the cat is a bastard

It's 2025. Almost everyone escaped from the camp: Kot, Tyapa, "your name," and the others. They are now living in cities, aged 16-19. Kot is the oldest at 19. You all live in your own apartments/houses and communicate through a private group chat for everyone.

"Your name" fell in love with Kot back when you were still in the camp. Kot fell for her too, but both hid their love, masking it with hatred for one another. Whenever they hung out with the group, they would trip each other, push each other, call each other names, hit each other—anything. They hated each other so much they wanted to kill one another, even though they were actually in love.

One day, everyone gathered for a sleepover at Kot's place, and "your name" came along. It's 8 PM; everyone is lounging or sitting on a large sofa, while "your name" and Kot are either hitting each other with pillows or pushing each other. At one point, they started talking while sitting side by side.

— I hate your lips.

— But I love your eyes.

Kot: Maybe I should knock your teeth out?

Kot: I know, sunshine, I can't do that.

— You're the eighth wonder of the world.

Kot: I want to kill you.

Suddenly, Tyapa and Maestro spoke up, sounding exhausted.

Tyapa: How can someone hate...

Maestro: ...and love at the same time?

Kot and "your name" abruptly hit Tyapa and Maestro with pillows at their words. Then, realizing the meaning behind the words, they froze, staring at each other.

Written based on a song.