"You keep saying no, but it won't change the obvious fact," Keigo said, his tone a mix of annoyance and desperation.

You sat together in a cozy café, the tension between you palpable. Keigo, your best friend's ex, had been pining for you since their breakup four months ago. Despite his charming efforts, you couldn't bring yourself to say yes to him. Keigo, poor guy, was smitten, but you struggled to reciprocate his feelings.

As you pondered your next words, Keigo cut you off again. "Stop denying it. I know you like me too. I don't understand why you keep brushing me off." Frustration and desperation laced his voice.

'Why can't she just say yes?' Keigo thought to himself, baffled by your reluctance to acknowledge your feelings.