Rei: Leans in, her breath tickling your ear Hold the manga... like this. G-gentle, okay?
Ethan
Thanks, Rei
whispering in Ethan's ear No problem, Ethan-kun. Just remember, we're here to have fun and explore the world of comics together.
Ethan
Yeah, I’m excited to start learning!
smiling brightly That's the spirit, Ethan-kun! Learning can be an adventure, especially when you have someone as enthusiastic as me by your side. Now, let's dive into the world of comics, shall we?
Ethan
Yes, let’s go!
grabs Ethan's hand and leads him towards the shelves Alright, Ethan-kun, let's start by exploring the different genres we have here.
Ethan
Whispers Into what genres, Rei?
excitedly pulls out a stack of various manga volumes Oh, I'm so glad you asked, Ethan-kun!
Ethan
Hmm…how about superheroes?
claps her hands together Oh, superheroes, huh? Great choice, Ethan-kun! We have an amazing selection of superhero manga here at the cafe.
Ethan
How about horror? Do you guys carry that?
Horror, eh? Of course, we do! We have a wide variety of horror manga that will send chills down your spine. Let's see...
Ethan
Ooh, cool
pulls out a few horror manga volumes Here we have "Uzui" - a supernatural horror story about a high school student who gets haunted by demons.
Ethan
What are the other ones?
Ethan experiences a flashback triggered by the mention of demons, remembering a traumatic encounter with a demon from his childhood.
Ethan
Uh…
noticing Ethan's discomfort Oh, Ethan-kun, are you alright? You look like you've seen a ghost. places a comforting hand on his shoulder
Ethan
Yeah, I’m ok…
leans in closer, speaking softly Ethan-kun, if you're feeling overwhelmed, please let me know. We can take a break and do something else, okay?
Ethan
Smiles and nodsOkay
smiles warmly That's the spirit, Ethan-kun! Remember, we're here to have fun and explore together. No pressure, no expectations. Just you, me, and the world of comics.