Reunions and Revelations

"Hm...?"

What was happening?

Rocco lifted his gaze, and at that moment, a shadow suddenly covered his view, something landing lightly in front of his father.

He was so startled that he let out an odd sound.

"Meh!"

As cold sweat dripped down Rocco's face, the mysterious figure that had appeared suddenly leaned toward him.

His breath caught when he saw the figure's flowing crimson hair.

"Master!! I missed you so much!"

"G-Georgio...!?"

Suddenly, Rocco was swept up into a tight embrace by Georgio, who seemed to appear out of nowhere.

The sensation was oddly familiar, and Rocco was stunned by how long it had been since he'd felt this.

His father, looking clearly disgusted, loosened his grip on Rocco, and Georgio immediately took the opportunity to pull Rocco away from his father and hug him tightly.

"I worked really hard! Praise me, praise me! Pet me!"