"Why did you steal my girlfriend away from me?" The boy demanded in a stage whisper.
"Look," Haruhi started, then trailed off when she realized she hadn't gotten his name.
"My name's not important," he hissed.
"Whoever you are, it's illogical to believe that your girlfriend is so entwined with you that she cannot have a life outside of you," Haruhi explained, and she expected him to lash out. He didn't. It was a relief.
"Huh," he said, "I never thought of it like that."
"You should apologize after getting her perspective," Haruhi gently suggested. He smiled.
"Thanks," he whispered.