THE BLUE DEVIL’S SON ASSOCIATE

Kaijin's House

Kaijin finished his breakfast alongside Sutefu and Jesse. The trio rose from the table and made their way to the sink, casually chatting as they cleaned their plates.

Sutefu stood in the center, drying her hands on a towel, while Jesse quietly washed. Kaijin glanced at Jesse, noting the gloom on his face.

'What's with him?' Kaijin thought, frowning. Jesse rarely looked this worried.

Sutefu stepped aside to give Jesse more space. Kaijin leaned toward her and whispered, "Hey, what's wrong with him? He's been off all morning."

"It's probably Mr. Snow," Sutefu replied in a hushed tone.

"Mr. Snow? The diner guy? Does Jesse even know him like that?" Kaijin asked, puzzled.

"Everybody knows Mr. Snow," Sutefu explained. "He makes the best smoothies and milkshakes in town."

"Oh…" Kaijin muttered, realization dawning.

"No Mr. Snow…" Sutefu started.