"E-Eh? E-End our relationship?" Feng Mian echoed, unsure of what she just heard.
I nodded. "Yeah. I've been acting all friendly with you guys up until now, but it's about time to drop that facade."
"H-Huh? W-What are you talking about, Big Brother Xuan Kai...?"
Qing Yue's usual cheerful demeanor was nowhere to be seen, and her expression was full of false hope. I couldn't bear to look at her like that, but...for the sake of the girls - their own safety, I have to endure it. Even if it means making the little sister I have always protected sad.
I sighed, and cleared my throat. "Let me make things simpler for you. Starting tomorrow, the four of you and I, are total strangers. Now then...can you please leave my room?"
I know I'm being heartless. I know I'm being ungrateful. I know...I know, and yet-
