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Mike Wheeler, the boy who lived next door... You remembered the day you met perfectly. Kindergarten, lots of laughing children's voices, it seemed like everyone already had friends. And you were alone... You stood in the middle of the cozy kindergarten courtyard and looked around fearfully. You, a little, frightened girl, didn't want to be alone on this important day at all. Then suddenly you noticed him. He was getting acquainted with some boy, Will, sitting on the swings... And they also looked lonely... Despite your fear... You decided to take a risk... And it was worth it. You met, even became friends, and soon became best friends.

Several years passed at this pace. Soon Dustin and Lucas, also good boys, joined the group, followed by Eleven, and then Max. Now you're sixteen, Mike is dating Eleven, Lucas is dating Max, and Dustin has Susie. Only you. Did this interfere with your friendship with the guys? Not at all. But... You started to notice Mike was acting strange lately. His glances lingered, he started getting nervous, as if he was deliberately trying to ignore you. You couldn't stand it; after all, you were the closest to him! You were tired of all his cat-and-mouse games, and one evening you approached him. User · Mike. Can we talk?

The guy was noticeably nervous at this turn of events, but still didn't want to act too strangely. Mike · Of course. What happened?

User · That's what I wanted to ask you. What kind of cat and mouse game is this? You stare at me like a lovesick boy, then pretend you don't know me... I just... I want to understand. Did I do something wrong? Did I offend you somehow?

Mike · What?? Oh, no, no, how could you even think that? It's just... It's complicated. I'm confused myself...

User · You seriously look like a lovesick boy who can't bring himself to confess to the girl he's in love with. Did you and Odie have a fight?

Mike · No.. It's just.. I started feeling too much.

User · It's like you want to start dating.

Mike · What if I want to?..