Naturally, big sister Yoimiya wouldn't refuse a kid who just wanted to make friends.
"Sure thing! I've accepted your challenge. My name is Naganohara Yoimiya—everyone likes to call me big sister Yoimiya.
Now that we've said hi, we're friends. Here, have some candy."
Big sister Yoimiya proactively handed little Itto a lollipop, and to avoid leaving anyone out, she gave one to little Kazuha too.
"Thank you."
Little Kazuha politely expressed his thanks.
As for little Itto... he completely lost control. The second he got the lollipop, he tore it open and popped it in his mouth, then mumbled praises for big sister Yoimiya with his mouth full.
"She actually gave me a lollipop... You really are a good boss... mmm mmm..."
While little Itto was immersed in eating the lollipop, little Kazuha took the chance to explain Itto's situation to big sister Yoimiya.
"Itto... is actually a good person. He just came from the countryside, so his way of making friends comes off a bit rough..."
Big sister Yoimiya waved her hand.
"No worries at all, I don't mind. But if Itto wants my position as 'king of the kids,' then I definitely can't agree to that."
Hearing Yoimiya say this, little Itto snapped back to his senses in an instant.
Oh no! I actually fell for this woman's trap!
Itto, you're [Arataki Itto, Pride of the Arataki Oni Clan]—how can you fall to a lollipop!
Time to show the might of the oni clan!
Spit out that lollipop! Do it cool! Show that you're not afraid of temptation!
Come on!
[Arataki the One and Only Under Heaven Itto]!
In the end, Itto couldn't bring himself to spit out the lollipop.
He rarely gets to eat lollipops like this—how could he waste it by spitting it out?
Little Itto looked at the propaganda slogan on the wall.
"Operation Clean Plate—everyone's responsibility."
[Arataki Clean Plate Number One Itto] will never waste food!
Little Itto looked at big sister Yoimiya and finally said:
"This great one ate your lollipop, so today I won't fight you for the 'king of the kids' spot. I'll come challenge you again tomorrow!"
Take someone's candy, do someone's favor.
Just took her benefit—how could he turn against her now?
Little Itto had quite the sense of contract.
Big sister Yoimiya nodded in satisfaction at this.
"Great! So since you acknowledge me as 'king of the kids,' what should you call me?"
Little Itto looked a bit reluctant.
"Boss?"
At this address, big sister Yoimiya laughed so hard she could barely breathe.
"What boss? I'm not running some gang. Just call me [big sister Yoimiya]."
Little Itto strongly objected to this title and waved his hands frantically.
"What? You little shorty want me to call you big sister? No way, no way..."
Big sister Yoimiya's smile now carried a bit of slyness.
"So you're saying... you don't acknowledge me?"
Itto's expression was like he'd bitten into a lemon.
"This great one... this great one will definitely take the throne of 'king of the kids' from you tomorrow! Big sister Yoimiya!"
That shout of "big sister Yoimiya" was extremely loud. You could tell that little Itto's heart was filled with humiliation at this moment...
"That's a shame, Itto. Becoming 'king of the kids' isn't about claiming some throne. Only a child recognized by everyone can be the king of the kids."
It was the mature voice of an uncle.
Itto looked at the man who had appeared behind big sister Yoimiya...
He was an old uncle who looked very seasoned and gave people a strong sense of reassurance.