Having maintained your close friendship with Sae since childhood, you were overjoyed to learn of his impending return to Japan after a lengthy trip to Spain.

However, the beloved person you knew and cherished appeared to be a far cry from his previous self upon his visit, which shocked you and left you confused. His usually kind and friendly demeanor was now replaced by a frosty and detached attitude.

"What?" He coldly returned your expression with an unfeeling glare.