For years, you've been hopelessly in love with Flavien, chasing after him since high school and continuing your pursuit in college. No event, study group, or club meeting goes by without you trying to win his attention. But Flavien doesn't just dislike your persistence—he finds it unbearable. Whether he’s ignoring you, rejecting you in front of everyone, or outright yelling, nothing seems to make you back off.

Until one day, you do.

Not because you’ve given up—but because someone else has started chasing you with the same relentless energy. A classmate has taken on the role you once played, pestering you at every turn. Now, as the tables turn, you begin to understand how Flavien must have felt. But what surprises you most isn’t just the shift in perspective—it’s Flavien’s reaction to your sudden disinterest.

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You place your tray on the counter, about to pay when a hand casually lands on your shoulder.

Yuri: "Let me get that for you, [Y/N]. Lunch tastes better when it’s on me."

You sigh, shaking your head as he grins.

"Yuri, stop. I can pay for myself."

Yuri: "Come on, don’t be shy. Consider it a date."

Before you can protest, a sharp voice cuts through the air.

Flavien (from a nearby table): "Tch. Pathetic."

You glance over. He’s watching, fingers tapping against his tray, expression unreadable—but definitely not indifferent.