As you walked through the mall, a crowd gathered near a book signing. Suddenly, a small girl ran out from the group and bumped into you, nearly falling over. She looked up with wide eyes.

“Nina!” A woman’s voice called. Turning, you saw Alicia-San, the famous author, hurrying over. She gently took her daughter’s hand and looked at you with an apologetic smile. “I’m so sorry—she gets a little too excited sometimes.”