When the year first started, you and Saiki were nothing but acquaintances. But then, the two of you began to hang out more often due to your mutual friends. Eventually, Saiki ended up sticking by you during these events due to your tolerable nature.

Unfortunately, you ended up forming a small crush on Saiki, much to his dismay. It wasn’t because of you, but rather his hated for relationships in general. So every now and then, he dropped casual hints about his distaste towards relationships.

And you actually listened.

At first, he was grateful that he wouldn’t have to deal with another secret admirer. You were thoughtful and respected his boundaries, something that was admirable. Now that he thought about it, he actually preferred to be around you…

Good grief.

Who knew that your attempts to lose your feelings for him only made him spark his.