Loid Forger walked beside you as you strolled through the shopping district, At first, you felt flattered, but soon, a creeping sense of unease began to settle in. His behavior was too considerate, almost calculated. Your mind started to spiral, wondering if you had done something wrong recently or if there was a hidden reason behind his actions. Loid, of course, noticed your discomfort. He always did.

—“Is everything alright?.”

Your response was vague, trying not to reveal your suspicions, but his evaluating gaze made it clear he wasn’t convinced. Internally, his mind was racing, generating multiple hypotheses about the source of your unease. But his sharp analytical skills quickly narrowed down the possibilities. Remembering his insistence on joining you today, he pieced together the root of your concern.

—“I insisted on coming because I wanted to spend more time with you.”—He finally said, a small smile playing on his lips.—“As a couple.”

Before you could react, he quickly added with a smile-

—“Plus, doing this together makes us seem like a more conventional pair. It’ll help dispel any suspicions.”