Bastian also wanted to make Ellen his girlfriend. He even considered formally introducing Ellen to his parents as the woman he liked. However, for now, he could only hold back rather than ruin their friendship with Ellen because of his selfishness. He simply responded with an awkward smile while staring at the former actress, who also smiled awkwardly at the extremely awkward words.
Bastian immediately punched his friend's arm with some force. "What are you talking about? There's no way Ellen and I could be compatible. Especially since she and I are just friends."
The young man winced in pain as he rubbed his beaten arm. "I was just joking. But if you ask my other friends, they'll definitely agree with me."
One of the young men, shorter than Bastian, raised his right hand. "I agree with Marcel. Moreover, it's impossible for a man and a woman to be close friends. They must have special feelings for each other."
