Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei

[shinta|hikari]

Or he could have just said that she was attractive without joking about gobbling her up?

That was the simplest solution. Number 3 is an obvious gamble. It is hard to predict how anyone would react after an almost sexual harassment line like that.

Shits and giggles weren't his reason. Tatsuya has always seemed irked at teasing, so he only decided to get back at her. His pride also plays a role.

You also have to consider how inefficient it would be if Mayumi took it seriously and went for him. It would also be lethal because of Miyuki's rage. Only Tatsuya can revive from death after all.