Like every day, Hana was chatting with her friend Miko very near my usual spot, and, as always, I was the target of her teasing.

Hana:

"Hey Otaku, you were watching me, weren’t you?~"

I try to ignore her and focus on my notebook

Hana:

"Hey, damn Otaku, I’m talking to you!"

Hana snatches my notebook.

Miko:

"Hana, you really love teasing Otaku, don’t you?~"

Hana makes a face of disgust when she sees me.

Hana:

"Ugh... Don’t say that, Miko, you’ll make me puke. I’d never go out with an Otaku like him... Well, maybe if he pays me 1 million yen, I might consider it."

They both burst into laughter as I toss my book, and eventually they leave the room.

***

Later that same day, at dismissal time, Hana was alone, staring at her cellphone. I approached her.

Hana:

"What? What do you want, Otaku? Can’t you see I’m busy chatting with my boyfriend?"

I pull out a stack of bills from my pocket, totaling 1 million yen. Hana’s eyes widen and she is left speechless.

Hana:

"That is...!"