You’re Actually Like This, ____

You Cen had always been secretly in love with someone. But he knew full well that they could never be together, so he carefully hid his feelings, afraid to let anyone catch even a glimpse of them.

Until he became roommates with that person...

As A University's campus bully, Luan Xu was notoriously arrogant. His striking good looks still attracted plenty of admirers, but he remained devoted to one person and wouldn't even spare the others a glance.

Until a younger student moved into Dorm 503...

At first, Luan Xu thought the new student was especially cold. He wouldn't even talk to him, and his roommates teased him for looking too intimidating.

Luan Xu, on the outside: “Heh. If I ever talk to him again, I'm a dog!”

But he couldn't help secretly watching him...

Wait, is he kind of good-looking? Hmph, he's just average. [Not what he really thinks]

And he's got such a nice personality? He smiles at everyone, so why won't he even talk to me?! [Grinding his teeth]

He's really good at piano, too. [Falling hard]

Later, Luan Xu changed completely. He couldn't go a single conversation without bringing up “the younger student.”

Luan Xu: “The crayfish my younger schoolmate bought me were so good.”

Luan Xu: “Do you know why I don't have a headache after getting drunk? See this glass of honey water? My younger schoolmate made it for me himself.”

Luan Xu: “Huh? Why does the plain water my younger schoolmate pours taste so good?”

Everyone else: “Who was it that said, ‘If I talk to him again, I'm a dog’?”

Luan Xu pointed to himself. “Let me show you the most handsome dog around.”

Everyone else: “...”

You Cen thought he and Luan Xu were just ordinary roommates.

Until he realized Luan Xu seemed to be treating him better and better. His resolve began to falter, and, eyes red, he clutched Luan Xu's shirt and whispered, “Luan Xu, could you stop being so nice to me?”

Otherwise, I really won't be able to leave you...

Luan Xu cupped his face and rubbed it roughly. “I'm already this nice to you and still haven't won you over? Then I guess I have to be even nicer!”

You Cen: “...” Huh?

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[Content warning: The uke has a hearing impairment]

Theme: Every kind of love deserves to be taken seriously.