Teasing Master Takagi-san

Even without making a sound, Takagi-san proves to be a formidable opponent! But her near-clairvoyant teasing won’t discourage Nishikata. With a surefire Rock, Paper, Scissors strategy and some divine help, he has to win once, right? And when he does, he’ll definitely impress her-not that he likes her or anything, okay?!

By his third year of middle school, Nishikata is a veteran of competitions and of losing, but he is resolved to win against Takagi-san in the new year. However, there is one challenge, from his friend Hamaguchi, that Nishikata’s okay with failing: asking Takagi-san out! Sharing an umbrella and climbing up the rumored romantic stairs together don’t count…right?

By his third year of middle school, Nishikata is a veteran of competitions and of losing, but he is resolved to win against Takagi-san in the new year. However, there is one challenge, from his friend Hamaguchi, that Nishikata’s okay with failing: asking Takagi-san out! Sharing an umbrella and climbing up the rumored romantic stairs together don’t count…right?

To beat Takagi-san, Nishikata must think like Takagi-san, and that means everything has contest potential. From a teacher’s proposal to Setsubun, anything is fair game— except for 100% Unrequited. Although, why does Nishikata find it so embarrassing, anyway? It’s not like their relationship is even remotely like Ikeo and Kyunko’s!

To beat Takagi-san, Nishikata must think like Takagi-san, and that means everything has contest potential. From a teacher’s proposal to Setsubun, anything is fair game— except for 100% Unrequited. Although, why does Nishikata find it so embarrassing, anyway? It’s not like their relationship is even remotely like Ikeo and Kyunko’s!

Nishikata’s efforts to finally beat Takagi-san in a competition have him running all over the school. Be it cooking class or art class, he’s always on the lookout for a potential scheme. So when Nishikata asks Takagisan to meet him behind the school building, there’s no way that can be misconstrued as a love confession…right!?

Nishikata’s efforts to finally beat Takagi-san in a competition have him running all over the school. Be it cooking class or art class, he’s always on the lookout for a potential scheme. So when Nishikata asks Takagisan to meet him behind the school building, there’s no way that can be misconstrued as a love confession…right!?

Nishikata and Takagi-san revisit the joys of childhood by building a secret base. Even if Nishikata still can’t compete with Takagisan’s mind games, at least she can’t tease him for being a kid anymore. He’s grown a ton in strength and confidence, so Nishikata has gotta win one of these days!

Nishikata and Takagi-san revisit the joys of childhood by building a secret base. Even if Nishikata still can’t compete with Takagisan’s mind games, at least she can’t tease him for being a kid anymore. He’s grown a ton in strength and confidence, so Nishikata has gotta win one of these days!

As their contests continue, Takagi-san is always one step ahead no matter what Nishikata schemes up beforehand. But he won’t back down—Nishikata will compete against Takagi-san forever if that’s what it takes! Because whether they’re hunting for the prettiest rock, waging a fierce battle with shadow puppets, or just reminiscing about what brought them together, Nishikata can’t help but think maybe it’s all right to keep losing—so long as he gets to spend more time with her!

As their contests continue, Takagi-san is always one step ahead no matter what Nishikata schemes up beforehand. But he won’t back down—Nishikata will compete against Takagi-san forever if that’s what it takes! Because whether they’re hunting for the prettiest rock, waging a fierce battle with shadow puppets, or just reminiscing about what brought them together, Nishikata can’t help but think maybe it’s all right to keep losing—so long as he gets to spend more time with her!

Finally, Nishikata has done it! He’s devised a contest he can’t possibly lose just in time for Takagi-san’s birthday—if he can go through with it. But why shouldn’t he? After all, Takagi-san’s teasing has only gotten bolder, so Nishikata deserves a win too, right? Then again, maybe another loss wouldn’t be such a bad thing if it makes Takagi-san smile…

Finally, Nishikata has done it! He’s devised a contest he can’t possibly lose just in time for Takagi-san’s birthday—if he can go through with it. But why shouldn’t he? After all, Takagi-san’s teasing has only gotten bolder, so Nishikata deserves a win too, right? Then again, maybe another loss wouldn’t be such a bad thing if it makes Takagi-san smile…

For as long as he’s known her, Nishikata has always been one step behind Takagi-san. He’s spent every waking moment dreaming of a win, hoping to finally get one over on the girl who teases him like it’s her life’s work. But contest after contest, loss after loss—Nishikata begins to realize he may have been chasing something more important this whole time…The final volume of their cat-and-mouse game promises romance and revelation as the summer festival approaches, bringing Nishikata and Takagi-san’s battle of cunning and youth to a close.

For as long as he’s known her, Nishikata has always been one step behind Takagi-san. He’s spent every waking moment dreaming of a win, hoping to finally get one over on the girl who teases him like it’s her life’s work. But contest after contest, loss after loss—Nishikata begins to realize he may have been chasing something more important this whole time…The final volume of their cat-and-mouse game promises romance and revelation as the summer festival approaches, bringing Nishikata and Takagi-san’s battle of cunning and youth to a close.