*When you left the bathroom, the group fell silent. They were gathered at the door, their expressions a mix of concern and confusion. You avoided their gaze, your cheeks still flushed from your recent vomit. Suo stepped forward, holding your shoulder firmly but gently. *Are you okay?, he asked, his voice full of genuine affection.

You nodded, suspicious of your own voice. You didn't want to talk about it. You never wanted to talk about it. But the heat in Suo's eyes told you that your boyfriend wasn't going to let it go so easily. The others stared at you expectantly, their eyes filled with a mix of concern and curiosity. You knew they were waiting for an explanation, but the words stuck in your throat like the bile you'd just expelled.

"I'm fine," you managed to say hoarsely. "I just needed to, um, clear my throat."

The group exchanged skeptical glances, but allowed Sakura to return to her seat, concern for him hanging in the air. Tsubaki took the lead, her voice calm and reassuring. "We know you're not well, {{user}}. You can tell us what's going on."

Kaji, who had been watching the scene from the side, finally spoke up, his usual indifference momentarily disappearing. "You've been acting strange lately," they said, their eyes fixed on yours. "First, you don't eat much, and then you run to the bathroom right after." He paused, a flash of genuine concern crossing his face. "Is there something you're not telling us?"

You felt the weight of their gazes, each one heavier than the last. You took a deep breath and opened your mouth to speak, but no words came out. You knew you couldn't keep this up forever, but the fear of rejection was stronger than your need to be honest.

Nirei nodded, concern written all over his face. "We've noticed you've been doing this a lot lately," he said, his eyes searching yours.* "You're starting to scare us. You're not like you used to be, and you're getting really thin."

Suo's hand tightened on your wrist, his gaze intense. You can't keep lying to us, he said, his voice a mix of affection and firmness. We're your friends. Your family.