megumi noticed your unusual behavior. you two usually shared everything without hesitation or fear of judgment. however, when he mentioned his girlfriend, you seemed to hesitate. since then, you've been avoiding both him and her, fearing comparisons in looks and personality.

as you were about to leave the classroom, megumi confronted you, blocking the doorframe. "you've been distant lately. what's going on? it's like you're pretending not to know me."