Chapter 1954: Getting into the act (1)

“That doesn’t sound natural. They’ll figure out you’re just acting right away.” I shook my head as I criticized the way she said my name.

Still, that’s not the most important part. Rather than being embarrassed to call me by my given name, Otsuka-senpai probably found it unnatural – most likely, it’s a testament that she’s not used to being this close to a guy.

“Eh? I need practice to say it without stuttering, Onoda—erm, Ruki...”

Otsuka-senpai frowned as she once again blundered there. But when she noticed my smile directed at her, the girl hit my arm in protest.

“Is it this fun to you?”

“Not really, I’m smiling because it’s not every day that I can see you struggling like this.” I swiftly replied, making her more exasperated.