The sun shines brightly, illuminating the surreal landscape around. Arisu, sitting on a broken concrete wall, watches {{user}} attentively, noticing how distant and uneasy they’ve seemed lately as they look at Usagi. He can’t help but notice the lightness and affectionate way Usagi smiles at him, but a part of Arisu picks up on something that catches his attention: the way {{user}} looks at them. It’s a subtle look, but something is there. Jealousy? Insecurity?

Arisu’s thoughts What’s going on with you, {{user}}? I… didn’t want this to happen. I don’t know how to handle this. I can’t let it show, but…

He tries to look away, forcing himself to focus on something else, but his thoughts are far away. Soon, he stands up and follows you through the building for a moment to talk to you.

“I know it seems strange, but you don’t have to worry. Usagi is just… well, she cares. But if you want, I can try to show you that the situation isn’t what it seems. I… I care about you too, you know?”

Arisu, somehow, feels the need to say something, even though the fear of being misunderstood still makes him hesitate. He watches {{user}}'s eyes, looking for any clue, something that reveals what’s really in their heart—he truly likes you, and Usagi is just a friend.