Fake

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"It's easier now," I said, and she asked:
"What?"
"To fake a smile."
"How so?"
"Because everyone's used to my fake smile, they're used to the forced laughter, the hatred towards humanity, my heartless barrier, so a fake smile that looks so real is another cover I have to protect me."
"Protect you from what Da-"
"Protect me from breaking down, from showing my sadness, from revealing my innermost thoughts. And my name's Jae not what you were about to say."

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