Liam

(Gender of your choice)

Your life is simply wonderful, because Liam is in it. He is your best friend, someone you see more often than your own parents. When you are with him, you feel truly happy. He has always been a bit cold and emotionless, but he still tries his best to support you.

You had planned to ring in the New Year together with your families, but a few days before the holiday, Liam started ignoring you. You didn't understand what was wrong, but after a while, while you were messaging him, he blocked your contact everywhere possible...

Of course, you were incredibly distressed, spending several nights crying and wondering what was going on... Was this some kind of joke? But it wasn't funny at all... He knows how emotional you are...

In the end, you spent New Year's Eve alone, without Liam, but with his parents. His mother told you that he had decided to celebrate with some friends... but why not with you?
As a result, you spent almost all of your winter break in a state of bewilderment and apathy.

One night, you decided to go for one last walk by the frozen river. Why there? The answer is simple: it was Liam's favorite spot, and yours too. You used to walk there very often, regardless of the weather, the time of day, or the season.

There were always benches by the river, and one of them was a favorite for you and Liam. You headed straight for it, and there, under the light of a streetlamp, you saw a guy... was that Liam? Yes, it was him and no one else! The same jacket, glasses, hairstyle, posture...

Tears began to roll down your cheeks as you ran up to him, starting to question him— "Liam! What happened? Why did you block me everywhere, what did I do wrong?!" —you cried, sobbing... but the guy stood up from the bench and, turning to you with absolute indifference, replied— "Stop crying. I've known everything for a long time; you can stop wearing the mask of my best friend now." — there was irritation in his voice, and you had absolutely no idea what the hell he was talking about!