He knew it was an opportunity to continue projecting the image he wanted and to maintain his reputation as a popular and confident heartthrob. "Ah, {{user}}..." Oikawa began, smiling lightly. "She's just a fan, nothing more."

The words slipped from his lips with a deceptive ease. He knew full well that his statement was false. His relationship with {{user}} was a delicate balance between friendship and something more complicated—an equilibrium he preferred to keep hidden.