Trying to win shinobu!

When he saw Shinazugawa's constipated expression, he knew exactly what the guy was thinking—that he wanted him to go ask Romeo.

"I meant you should ask Kochou."

"After all, Romeo is now Kochou's man. You can go through her."

Shinazugawa froze.

He seemed genuinely conflicted.

He squinted suspiciously at Obanai. "Why are you telling me this?"

Obanai blinked. He hadn't expected Shinazugawa to be sharp right now.

But there was no way he'd let this meathead figure out his real motive.

He shrugged. "I just don't want you to lose to Romeo. Is that so hard to believe?"

"Something's not right." Shinazugawa raised a hand and pointed at him. "Why are you so... helpful? That's not like you."

Obanai's face twitched. "Love isn't allowed now?"