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I can’t believe they dragged me here just to talk about boys. I mean they actually physically dragged me to a cafe to idly chitchat about boys of all things. I could be better off spending my time studying or something. I gave an annoyed sigh as I bit into my slice of cake. Well, at least the desserts here are good.
“So, what about you (y/n)?” Kokomi asked, forcing me to join in.
“Yeah, are there any cute boys in your life recently?” Chiyo added.
This was about the tenth time I’d sat through this exact conversation. They never seem to take my disinterest seriously. No one really does. Every time I tell someone I don’t care about romance or don’t want a boyfriend all I get out of them is “you’ll meet someone eventually” or “you just haven’t found the right person yet” or the even more upsetting “what’s wrong with you?”
“Oh, you know, just the same as always,” The first several times they’d asked they hadn’t accepted that I wasn’t interested so I started telling them I didn’t think anyone was interested in me. Which was a lie since several guys had asked me out. I turned them all down as bluntly as possible so they got the message. Sometimes I think it would be easier if I was normal like everyone else. It would be easier if I wasn’t broken.
“Oh, I’m sure you’ll fine someone soon,” Miko said trying to reassure me, “If you want I can read your fortune.”
I’m tired of this. I’m tired of constantly being asked about crushes. I’m tired of constantly being considered frigid and emotionless. I’m tired of not being taken seriously. If no one is going to accept me, I might as well just act normal.
“Well actually… I was hesitant to tell you before but I’m already dating someone.”
A look of shock crossed their faces before quickly being replaced by excitement. They launched into a flurry of questions, “Who is he?” “What’s he like?” “How did you meet?”
Of course they would ask questions. Why should I have expected anything different? I needed to think of something quickly before they get suspicious, “Uh well, I can’t really tell you. You see it’s supposed to be a secret.”
“You can trust us!” Chiyo promised.
“Yeah, we won’t tell anyone!” Miko agreed.
“…Well I suppose I can ask him. I shouldn’t tell you unless he’s okay with it too,” Great, now I have to find someone willing to play along with my ruse. At least I didn’t just blurt out a random name. They probably would have tracked some stranger down and start asking questions he wouldn’t be able to answer.