Loving You is Pain

He was baffled by this and blinked a little, but ignored it and continued focusing on playing his role. 

"Cecilio Rossi.... It's been a long time since I last hear that name." He turned to give a faraway look, sighing.

He has to be careful to change some of the scripts while also not becoming OOC or else he would receive the electrifying punishment again. And his body had just become injured, almost dying if not for the Plot Armor.

"So you do know him." Stein said, the pain in his voice very noticeable. It's like he was trying hard not to cry again.

"Stein....." He turned to him with a light smile. "Won't you come by my side? I want to tell you everything with you close by."

"No..." Stein shook his head, clenching his fist. "I... I can't do that unless I hear an explanation. Why..... Why did you do it?"