Bonus Story 1 - Familiar Presence

As she said that, Norio's eye widened.

"W-What do you mean...?" He whispered.

Vera looked at him nervously.

"W-well...there's a man here, and he's claiming to be L-"

Suddenly, Norio began laughing.

"Nori!" Vera cried.

"I'm not dealing with him or this situation right now," Norio said as he stood up. "

C'mon, let's go out and get some breakfast." He said, extending his hand out to Vera.

Vera stared for a moment, then grabbed it.

*

"One coffee, please," Norio said.

"How about you, sweetheart?" The waitress asked Emersyn.

"Blueberry pancakes!" Emersyn beamed.

"How cute!" The waitress smiled as she walked away.

"You really should eat something..." Norio frowned, looking up at Vera.

"Mm..." Vera mumbled as she gazed out the window.

*

As they were about to leave the café, a hand grabbed Norio by the shoulder.

Caught off guard, Norio spun around.

"Hey, what's your proble-" Norio then looked up, greeted by a familiar face.