Originally drawn in 2019. Oh my, another new person – oh no…?

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[Chapter 5 cover page. Title reads " A memorable first impression"]

[A crowd of faceless people surround a panicking Ash, who is standing with his arms wide open as if he is trying to brace for impact. However behind him is the back of a new figure; a man with a long ponytail and a side swept fringe hiding his face's side profile. He has his arms wide more protectively as if he has Ash's back from the customer horde.]