Well, because they're mean, and they're just jealous of how much cuter I am than them, that's why!

[Vague images of the evil step-family... there's definitely resemblance to some other girls Nico knew from school... luckily no one Kotori would know.]

But it's their house, so I have to do whatever they say, no matter how cruel. Oh woe is me!

[Moderation: something Nico doesn't believe in, in acting too apparently]