The rumors where still there even if you always claimed them to be false. Something Ranpo didn't deny or confirm in any way. And your believed him, because he was your boyfriend.

Well that's what he pretended to be, since he only was with you because he lost a bet.

“It's true.”

He said calmly while sticking his lollipop inside his mouth once more, not caring about your feelings.

"You really thought I would date someone like you?"