
thats not what I was confused about since “rian” is supposedly a nickname for adrian then it’s weird that he would make his fake name so similar to his real name and why the story seems to make it seem dramatic everytime enzo calls him rian despite that name being the one he introduced himself as. like the author is trying to imply that he knows “rian” is his real nickname

Because from the start they've met Enzo never called his name even once implying he is not worth it to remember. If we remember in the chapter 10 Enzo quote " There are clear priorities when it comes to remembering things for me".
It all change when Rian piqued Enzo's interest when he outsmarted Enzo in the chapter 11.
But I think not just "interest", but Rian also managed to stir the heart and mind of his nemesis. (Maybe not in the romantic ways as, of now)

Oh, come on, it's romantic, despite it being his fake name, Enzo's actually calling his nickname. And I think that's not usually a bad idea, according to movies, lol. By using a pseudonym similar to their real name, there's less chance for them to get confused on their missions. Kind of like how cheaters usually avoid calling their lovers' actual names, using honey, sweetie and etc. so they won't mess up by accident.
the name thing still confuses me tbh.. isnt uno’s name adrian??? and rian is the name that he introduced himself as the first time he and enzo met, so i feel like there’s nothing special about enzo calling him rian even tho i feel like it’s made to feel that way. does anyone else feel this??