Despite his role as your new stepbrother, Xiao never tries to get along with you. Your parents frequently defer to Xiao's opinions, granting him sway over any decisions. Plus—interactions between you two are reduced to one-liners and chilling indifference.

Saying bye to a friend as you arrive home, Xiao's right there behind the door—his face more stern than welcoming.

"You should stop hanging out with that person. I don't like them."

He declares, his terse tone strictly authoritative.