With a full-body jerk, Cero opened his eyes.

    He lay on the sofa for a moment, staring at the ceiling above.

    It was a bit too small, but that couldn’t be helped. Furniture wasn’t really made for those of his size.

    Cero let out a yawn, stretched, and pushed himself up.

    He walked towards the other side of the room and pushed the curtains open.

    The sun was already high up in the sky. He turned towards the clock, and clicked his tongue.

    ’Half an hour left... Already late.’

    Cero cracked his neck and walked towards the small table that lay in the center of the room.

    He had placed his folded clothes there the night before, already convinced that he would be late.

    The clothes were simple and not made of the most comfortable or elegant fabric. After all, they had been tailor-made just the day before.

    ’Time to go.’

    Cero walked towards the exit before turning his head towards the hallway on the other side.

    Both doors were still closed. He didn’t need to use Thermal Vision to know that they were asleep. In the first place, his Acute Hearing Skill made it obvious. There was some snoring going on.

    He unlocked the door, pushed it open, and walked out.

    ***

    ’Still can’t get used to this...’ Cero thought to himself as he walked.

    Wearing clothes didn’t prove enough for him to blend in.

    Every passerby, every gaze, every person.

    ’They’re all staring...’ He sighed.

    A body like that was very unusual. Especially the fact that it was a MALE’s body.

    He could hear whispers here and there, each one eliciting another sigh, one deeper than the next.

    "A tourist...?"

    "He’s probably here for some important meeting."

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    "Why is he so big?"

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    "Ugh... Can you imagine being so big as a male?"

    "Yeah... Must be tough to look this feminine. Although, I don’t judge."

    "Of course, of course. I don’t judge either..."

    "Wait, isn’t that...?"

    "No way, is it?!"

    Similar whispers were repeated again, and again, and again as Cero walked the streets.

    ’Should’ve let you all become slaves.’ Cero chuckled to himself. ’Hm. I’m being a bit too self-conscious. Still...’ He scratched his head. ’Only got here yesterday and I already can’t wait to leave.’ He sighed.

    "No." Cero answered with a chuckle. "I’m not."

    "Alright." The server scratched his head. "Can I take your order?"

    "Yeah, I’ll take uh... Whatever people usually get here. Your best-selling item or whatever."

    "Coming right up."

    "And a cake, of some kind."

    "You got it!" The server nodded as he clicked repeatedly on the tablet in his hand.

    Every now and then, she would turn towards the cafe? without ever walking inside.

    "Oh. That’s delicious." Cero said after taking a bite.

    "Isn’t it?" The server chuckled. "You should try taking a sip of the milkshake right after a bite. It’s absolutely heavenly."

    "I’ll give it a try." Cero nodded before turning his gaze back towards her.

    "Weird, isn’t it?" The server whispered. "She’s been standing there for more than an hour now... Plus, she looks a bit creepy."

    "I don’t think so." Cero shrugged. "Wait, an hour?!"

    "Yeah, someone must have stood her up. Happens, huh?" The server walked away.

    Cero clicked his tongue.

    ’Fuck... Now I feel bad.’

    He took a bite, followed by a sip.

    "Holy shit... That is heavenly-"

    Before he could think about that too much, she turned in the cafe?’s direction, and Cero waved.

    She lowered her sunglasses as she frowned.

    "No way."

    She hurriedly walked in, took a seat by his side, looked to her right then to her left, and moved closer to whisper.

    "Didn’t we agree on... You know... Hiding our identities?"

    "We did but..." Cero shrugged. "People don’t really care."

    "What do you mean they don’t care?" She took off her sunglasses. "We’re Heroes here, remember?"

    "I guess. Still, they don’t really care about me."

    She scratched her head and the server walked closer.

    "Whatever doesn’t have too much sugar." She said dismissively before turning back towards Cero. "What do you mean they don’t... First of all, did you wait long?"

    "Nope, I didn’t." Cero chuckled as he took a sip.

    "Are you sure?" She took off her sports cap and the face mask covering her mouth. "Should I have just come in and taken a seat? Was it weird waiting outside? I kind of have trouble going in alone..."

    Cero remained silent before moving closer.

    "You should have come in and taken a seat. It is a bit weird." He answered once his face was inches away from her. "It’s also super cute." Cero added after giving her a quick kiss on the lips.

    "..." She pressed her lips together, blushing slightly. "I missed you." She whispered.

    "I missed you too, Liz."