Atobe Wants to Confess to Me

I was startled when that gorgeous upperclassman confessed to me for the first time. I already had someone I adored, so naturally, I turned him down.

At the time, I regretted it just a tiny bit, because he was really, really handsome.

I knew he was the proud sort, and could imagine we probably wouldn't have anything to do with each other from then on.

I didn't expect to receive a second confession not long afterward.

I was in the middle of getting better at my hobby, and thought men would only slow down my pen, so after agonizing over it, I turned him down again.

By the third rejection, I was calm about it. I told him I wouldn't date until after graduating high school.

But deep down, I knew I was actually enjoying his pursuit.

Because I was being swept away by his countless declarations of "I like you."

Reader's note:

1. The main story is told in third person.

2. The story takes place after the Prince of Tennis National Tournament, with the princes in high school.

3. Includes Kuroko's Basketball and Bakuman.

4. The male lead is the one in the title.

5. Characterization may be out of character.

6. He pursues her; sweet romance.

Theme: Always have a strong heart.