1.) Sorry to keep you waiting! I would've updated last week, but I was totally out of juice, thanks to the lack of reviews. Anyway, I'm back, and that's what matters :)

2.) We WILL be returning to the old flow (Keima Capturing heroines in the world of Baka to Test) after this, but of course, there will be a few surprises along the way

Disclaimer in earlier chapters

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Chapter Eighteen: Shouko, Cliffies, and Plot Twists

"H-Have we kissed before?" The words made everyone but Shouko and Keima flinch. The black-haired Yandere leered into Keima's eyes, seeking the truth behind the cold brown orbs. "I just c-can't shake the feeling that we were closer than... just friends. And don't even think of lying, Akihisa, or else there will be dire consequences..."

I guess her Yandere mode activated, mentally sighed Keima. Sure, she was usually an open book to the gamer, but that one statement made him question himself. He couldn't tell if she was bluffing, or if he was in for a "shock". As the storm died down, Keima refilled his teacup with the translucent beverage, and said, "We have kissed."

The response really surprised Shouko. She had expected him to avoid the question, or to fib his way out of telling the truth. She didn't expect an answer that direct! Keima continued, "Before you ask, I could tell that if I lied, you'd be able to tell, and you are pretty handy with a taser. Why aren't we dating? You forgot the kiss. Why did you forget the kiss? I have no idea. Maybe you conked your head or something."

"O-Oh." Shouko Kirishima isn't really experienced when it comes to love. Her only source of reference was her little hunt for Yuuji in the name of unrequited love, which turned out to be love for the act in elementary school that saved her. That source isn't really reliable in more stable relationships, and it showed.

"The storm let up," segued Keima, pointing at the window. "I can walk you home, if you like-" He was stopped by a pair of lips on his. It was a chaste kiss, but it was enjoyable to both parties nonetheless. The four women hiding behind the couch questioned the lack of noise, but didn't try to look. Elsie was the one using the Celestial Robe's cloaking feature, and they didn't want risk blowing their cover thanks to Elsie's incompetence. After the kiss, Shouko rested her forehead on Keima's shoulder, savoring the intimate action.

"Love is the only subject I'm failing," said Shouko. "My... 'wild goose chase' in regards to Yuuji doesn't satisfy my hunger for affection. I need more, Akihisa, and I need it now. Please, let me stay over, just for tonight." The more active members of Keima's harem tightened their fists.

Haqua had it with the adulterous nerd and his love schemes. All she had to do was write down "Erase Keima Katsuragi" in the Memory Note function of her Robe, then he'll be out of her life. Then she remembered that that was the last thing she wanted to do. Deep inside, all she wanted was his attention. Little did she know that Kanon was thinking the same thing, only in the idol's own context. They were shook out of their reverie when they heard Keima's door shut.

"~Auah! My neck feels stiff from all the hiding!" complained Elsie, removing the Celestial Robe from the harem. Shiori nodded in agreement. They made their way to the extra room, when Elsie's phone rang. "Hey, Elsie here- what, three people are gonna have to sleep in your room!?"

"Yes," replied Keima. What was the reason behind Keima's logic? Keima would die if he let a fully activated Yandere sleep in the same room as him. Why three people instead of four? One person could pretend to be Akira Yoshii, and "Akira" could simply sleep in her room with Shouko. "And please choose the three girls, and quickly. I can't stall Shouko any longer."

Elsie stashed her phone, and turned around. "So who wants to sleep with Shouko?" The three of them all took a step back simultaneously. Elsie was going to have to take one for the team yet again. "Okay, I'll stay with Shouko, while you three get to stay with Kami Nii-sama!"

Then the door to Akihisa's room burst open, causing Haqua to shove everyone behind the couch, out of view. Once Elsie recovered, she veiled the group, letting them see the drama unfold. A blushing Shouko was holding up a bra about two times her size, while Keima was looking away, the faintest tint of red gracing his pale white cheeks. "A-Akihisa, is this Akira's?"

"Y-Yeah. You need something to wear, since your clothes are soaked, right? So I delved into my sis's closet and fished out some clothes for you. I already talked with Nee-san, and she said she's okay with it. You don't mind sleeping next to her, right?" said Keima, staying in character despite the tempting lure of the forsaken PFP in his pocket. "Maybe you should go home after all-"

"I-It's fine," interrupted the yandere, holding the clothes to her person, "a-anyway, good night... Akihisa."

"Y-Yes," said Akihisa, waving off the girl in front of him. She smiled, and walked towards the room only Akira owns. Once he heard the door shut, Keima sighed out of relief. All Keima had to do was have Haqua erase Shouko's memories.

Hopefully nothing would go wrong.

3.) Sorry for the brevity, but it had to be. It just felt right

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