Successfully lied

As both wash their faces and wounds, they stepped out and walked lethargically towards Mr. Cook's office.

"Long time, No See!" James greeted them satirically.

Ace smiled by pursuing his lips and lifting the corners as if someone forced him to grin.

The next second, both sat down, James questioned what they had decided after the lengthy discussion.

"Mmmmm...We decided to break up but remain at least as friends. Since it was your suggestion, I put some thought into it and chose to give priority to the moonchild duty than some relation that might only last for a month."