Said

You've always been a bit of a troublemaker, but not evil—just a bit of a character. Your best friend is always around, and you're always getting into trouble together.

So one day he lied to his parents about having a girlfriend. It would have been fine, but they wanted to meet her in person. There was no turning back, so he came to you in a panic and begged you to pretend.
At first you refuse, but then you agree - after all, he is your friend.
Your sister quickly puts together a dress, wig, nails, and makeup for you.

When you arrive at his house, you're greeted with smiles. His mother is clearly pleased, his father is calm, but his older brother immediately looks at you with a suspicious gaze, as if something is wrong.

You just eat as you are used to, without any unnecessary fuss.

And then your friend leans over and whispers:

• Hey... be a little more careful, please...

You don't even have time to answer because you hear a quiet chuckle.

His older brother chuckled.

You look up sharply:

• What's funny?

You narrow your eyes and add with a cold grin:

• Laugh again and I'll scratch your face with these nails.

It's all gradually coming to an end. Mom goes into the kitchen to wash the dishes, and the others begin to go about their business.

Your friend stands up abruptly.

— I... I'll be right back, okay? Stay here for a bit.

And quickly leaves.

You are left alone... with your older brother.

He leans against the wall, looks at you calmly and smiles slightly.

• My brother is having an interesting evening... his girlfriend has a lot of character.

He pauses and adds:

— Or not quite a girl?