Romeo was mid-conversation with his potential date when he suddenly remembered something and stopped replying. The girl kept messaging him:
Girl : Hi? What happened?
But Romeo was already gone, following Fraudrick's advice from the day before.
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Flashback
Fraudrick : (leaning back in his chair, stroking an imaginary beard) "Girls love unpredictable guys. Act hard to get, and they'll fall for you faster than a lead balloon. Stop messaging them mid-conversation, and they'll get desperate for your reply."
Romeo : (nodding eagerly, scribbling notes) "And after that?"
Fraudrick : (smirking, pulling out a book) "To know more, you'll have to buy my new book: *Dating Secrets They Don't Want You to Know*—only $69.69!"
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Back to Reality
Romeo stared at his phone, panicking.
Romeo : (talking to himself, pacing) "I should've bought the book! What do I do now? Oh, I know—I'll avoid her for a couple of days. She'll get even more desperate!"
Two days later, Romeo finally messaged her:
Romeo : Sup.
Girl : (replying instantly) What were you even doing for two days?
Romeo : (grinning) Searching for ways to steal your heart.
Girl : (laughing) That's a good one, haha. But what about our date? It's today, and I've been looking forward to it!
Romeo : (panicking internally) Oh, no, no. I was just avoiding you because I needed time to prepare. Let's meet at the park in two hours.
Girl : (excited) Okay, I'm so excited! But don't be late.
Romeo : (confidently) Don't worry, haha.
(He had completely forgotten about the date.)
Remembering Fraudrick's advice to be unpredictable, Romeo dug out his old Halloween ghillie suit and put it on. He then went to his friends, Jack and Noa, for help.
Romeo : (bursting into their room) "Guys, I need your help. Can you prepare my room for a date? Be my butler and personal chef for today! Set up a table, light some candles—you know, the works."
Jack : (raising an eyebrow) "What do we get in return?"
Romeo : (smiling smugly) "The chance to talk to me more."
Jack : (deadpan) "Okay, then." (Starts to leave.)
Romeo : (panicking) "Wait, don't go! Fine, you can use my room anytime you like."
Jack : (grinning) "Promise?"
Romeo : (nodding) "I promise. Noa, any issues?"
Noa : (squinting at Romeo's outfit) "Just act normal, not like a cow with rabies. And what are you even wearing?"
Romeo : (striking a pose) "My date outfit."
Noa : (facepalming) "Who wears a ghillie suit for a date?"
Romeo : (smirking) "Me. Who else?"
Noa : (sighing) "Whatever, dude. Just don't make a big scene."
Romeo left before Noa could finish his sentence.
Jack : (grinning mischievously) "Wanna bet?"
Noa : (rolling his eyes) "Not today. I'm not in the mood."
Jack, undeterred, went to the group chat:
Jack : Noa didn't bet today, so no show.
Friend 1 : How boring.
Friend 2 : How about you two bet against us, Noa and Jack?
Jack : (turning to Noa) "Noa, wanna do it?"
Noa : (shrugging) "Don't care. You do you."
Unbeknownst to Noa, Jack bet their next month's allowance.
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Meanwhile, at the Park
Romeo arrived half an hour early and hid in a bush to surprise her. When the girl arrived, she looked around but couldn't find him. After waiting for 10 minutes, she called him. The phone rang from the bush where Romeo had fallen asleep.
Girl : (calling out) "Romeo? Romeo? ROMEO!"
Romeo woke up, stood at attention, and saluted.
Romeo : (groggily) "Yes, sir!" (Still half-asleep.)
Girl : (confused) "What are you even doing?"
Romeo : (grinning) "Oh, Celestia! I was just admiring myself in the camera, but I got hypnotized by my own beauty and fell asleep."
Celestia : (raising an eyebrow) "What?"
Romeo remembered Fraudrick's advice: *Be nonchalant and unpredictable.* So, without explanation, he ran off and came back a minute later.
Celestia : (crossing her arms) "Are you on the spectrum?"
Romeo : (smirking) "Yes, on the handsome side of it."
Celestia : (squinting at his outfit) "And what are you even wearing?"
Romeo : (grinning) "Oh, I was just playing with the kids. You know, I'm quite popular with kids." (Fraudrick's advice: Say you're good with kids—girls love that)
Celestia : (sighing) "Okay, whatever. Now, where do you wanna go?"
Romeo : (gesturing dramatically) "I know a great place."
Celestia : Then let's go...
They arrived at Romeo's house.
Celestia : (sniffing the air) "Whose room is this? And why does it smell like burning?"
Romeo : (nervously laughing) "It's mine, haha. What burning?"
Romeo opened the door and screamed:
Romeo : (eyes wide) "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS EVEN DOING?!"