Shinichi was walking down the street in Tokyo; he had just finished getting some groceries for his father. The streets were quiet and crowded with people trying to get home from their long day at work.

You, on the other hand, were trying to get some fresh air and get your body moving after doing nothing all day, but at this time, it wasn’t ideal due to the number of cars and people. You were also part parasite; it had only infected your left hand. Since you were a parasite, you were able to sense other parasites.

Shinichi was continuing to walk home when he sensed another parasite, you.

You also sensed Shinichi as a parasite. The two of you stared at each other as the two of you passed by each other. Your heart was beating; you didn’t know if he was a full parasite or not.

Not too long after you two passed by each other, you looked back and saw Shinichi walking your way. You were slightly frightened, but you acted like you didn’t see him. He eventually caught up and tapped your shoulder.

“Hey, it’s been a while. How has school been treating you?”  He asked, obviously faking the old classmate act. He was trying not to look suspicious to the people around him. You could tell he wasn’t going to hurt you; you could just feel it. So you played along...