Not Real Love

— I want you to pretend that we’re dating...

I look at the guy who’s offering me this nonsense—the most popular guy at the university, mind you!—and I feel there’s a catch. Because I’m just an ordinary gray mouse...

— Why do you need that? — I ask suspiciously.

— Oh, so... I just need to scare off one stalker.

— And what do I need it for? — I ask the next logical question.

— I’ll make it so these idiots don’t bother you. A good deal. Only think fast.

But what is there to think about? Playing his girlfriend in exchange for protection from the guys from the monkey company who’ve been bothering me nonstop... Honestly, a really good deal. Just a little play-acting with a not-very-real love.

Only it seems we’ve gotten a bit too carried away...