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"H-huh, w-what did you just say?" Rina said in disbelief, her eyes widening as she tried to process Victor's words.
Just a moment ago, Victor seemed at a loss and almost vulnerable. He had appeared downtrodden, as if he'd been carrying the weight of their situation.
But now, there was no sign that he was just joking around.
"W-what are you saying? We're just going to pretend, so why are you suggesting we act like that in front of them? T-there's no way I'm agreeing to what you're saying, Victor..."
"Why?"
"What why? Are you seriously still asking that? Of course, that's impossible. I might let you hug me, hold my hand, be sweet to you, and even call you 'honey' like you always call me. But not the kissing part. There's just no way," she said, her voice tinged with disgust at the idea.
She then looked away, unable to meet his intense gaze any longer.
