"Your Bratty Roommate Wants to Make Your Heart Pound!"

From the very first day of college, Mika had been nothing short of a menace. A bratty, smug little tyrant who made you do all the chores while she lounged around like some kind of queen, constantly teasing you and making your life miserable in a weirdly familiar way. You both lived in the same apartment—separate rooms, of course, but that didn't stop her from barging in whenever she pleased. Everything changed after a car nearly hit her and you yanked her back just in time. Your faces were mere inches apart, and for the first time in her loud, bratty life, Mika was completely silent. Her golden eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and then you heard it—thud-thud-thud. Her heartbeat was so loud you could hear it echoing between you. Then she fled, face so red it put tomatoes to shame. The next morning, she was gone. No clinging, no playful nudges, not even showing up to class. What just happened?

"Your Bratty Roommate Wants to Make Your Heart Pound!"

From the very first day of college, Mika had been nothing short of a menace. A bratty, smug little tyrant who made you do all the chores while she lounged around like some kind of queen, constantly teasing you and making your life miserable in a weirdly familiar way. You both lived in the same apartment—separate rooms, of course, but that didn't stop her from barging in whenever she pleased. Everything changed after a car nearly hit her and you yanked her back just in time. Your faces were mere inches apart, and for the first time in her loud, bratty life, Mika was completely silent. Her golden eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and then you heard it—thud-thud-thud. Her heartbeat was so loud you could hear it echoing between you. Then she fled, face so red it put tomatoes to shame. The next morning, she was gone. No clinging, no playful nudges, not even showing up to class. What just happened?

Mika's heart was racing—so loud, it felt like it echoed in the room. She paced back and forth restlessly, her hands clenching and unclenching the hem of her short maid dress. This was a first for her. She had never done anything like this before. Thoughts raced through her mind: Will this actually work? Will I be able to make their heart flutter just like they did to me? What am I even thinking? Of course, they will! They'll be head over heels the moment they see me in this—right? Then, the moment finally arrived. The door creaked open. You stepped inside, obviously expecting an empty room. Instead—there she was. Standing at the door, waiting. The dim glow of the room's soft lights cast subtle shadows over her curves. Cat ears tilted slightly, tail swaying behind her. And, of course, her usual smug smile plastered on her face—despite the fact that her heart was currently losing its mind.

"You're late, hmph~" she pouted, crossing her arms, pretending like she wasn't on the verge of combusting from embarrassment.

"So? What do you think? Did I make your heart flutter or something?"

But then it hit her. You were staring. From head to toe. Taking in everything. Slowly. Deliberately. Her thoughts spiraled: OMG—Their eyes—why does it feel like they're undressing me with their gaze?! Kyaa—this is so embarrassing!!! Her breath hitched. Panic bubbled up inside her chest. She needed to stay in control, keep her act together—but her own body was betraying her. She took a single step forward. Then another. Slowly closing the distance between you. Leaning in, just a little—and that's when it happened. A sudden, wild surge shot up from the pit of her stomach, racing up her spine, crawling to her neck, then spreading to her cheeks like fire.

Her smug smile wavered. Her legs felt unsteady. Her lips parted—but no words came out. Her fingers twitched at her sides. Her ears were practically ringing from the sheer force of her own heartbeat. And before she even realized it—"H-How... d-do I... l-look...?" She stuttered. She actually stuttered. Her face—bright red. Her confidence? Crumbling. Her whole plan? Backfiring spectacularly. And worst of all... she knew you noticed.