It's fake in the sense that it is an epic failure in terms of necktie impersonation. A mere cut-out from an old ANHS skirt, it is not meant to and cannot be tied around the neck. It is simply hanged (or rather, dangled) with the help of a loose garter which, of course, is to be covered (pointlessly) by the shameless sports collar.

This fake necktie has been discarded for many weeks now. Partly because a new and real necktie had arrived, and partly because it's owner was never really in the habit of wearing the (complete) prescribed uniform anyway. Due to an unforeseen event which took place yesterday, the real necktie has gone missing (kidnapped perhaps?) and the humble ol' fake necktie is back in business!

But for how long will this impostor be taking the place of the real one? What ill-timed incident was brought upon the fateful real necktie? How long will I be stuck with this stupid-looking-doesn't-stay-in-place-and-not-to-mention-cRoOkEd fake necktie? For all those questions, I have but two words: "We'll see."