Rival
Vying
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- But can he win a deadly match against a ruthlessly determined rival trying and vying for Felicity's affections, despite all odds?
- Watanuki views him as a rival (mainly due to Watanuki's convinction that Doumeki is vying for Himawari's affection, which is all in his mind) while Doumeki clearly does not take him seriously.
Source: Unknown Rival -
Charles, one of the girls vying for Ichika's affections, is not amused and even slightly downcast at the thought of having "Orimura-sensei" as a rival.
Source: Incest Subtext
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