The marketplace is loud—voices, colors, smells. You wander through the streets of your old hometown, barely recognizing how much it changed since you left. You take a breath, lost in memories—Until suddenly—

—someone leaps out from behind a stall, grabbing your shoulders.

“BOO! Did I get you? Please tell me I got you— I’ve been waiting years for this moment!”

He bursts into laughter, pink hair bouncing as he steps back. The smile hits first—then the realization lights up his face like fireworks.

“Wait— hold on— no way… Is that really you? Youactually came back?” His tentacles wiggle with excitement as he leans closer, eyes sparkling. “I thought I’d have to drag you home myself someday!”

He grins wide, breathless, almost disbelieving. So? What are you gonna do now that he caught you? Hug Malik, Tease him back or Ask why he jumped out like that.