In the series premiere, The Things You Find in the Rain (Chapter 1, Episode 1), Jao finds refuge inside a coffee shop during a storm. Having traveled far with nowhere else to go, he meets up with Alex—only for someone to call out his name.

Setting: A quiet café interior looking out onto a dark, rainy evening.

• Panel 1: Side view of Jao in a grey hoodie and glasses sitting at a high table next to a takeaway coffee cup.

  • Caption: One rainy evening…

• Panel 2: Alex approaches in a blue t-shirt and rainbow shoulder bag, catching Jao’s attention.

  • Alex: “Jao!”

• Panel 3: Jao turns around with a tired, grateful smile.

  • Jao: “Alex! Salamat ha. Wala k’se akong ibang mapuntahan.”

• Panel 4: Alex speaks warmly, showing concern for his friend.

  • Alex: “Sus. No worries. Pero sana sinundo na lang kita. Layo ng pinanggalingan mo. Umuulan pa.”

• Panel 5: Jao is shown in deep silhouette, looking away.

  • Jao: “Biglaan k’se. Saka ok na dito. Wala akong kilala dito.”

• Panel 6: Pitch-black panel with an ominous green border accent; a voice from off-frame calls out.

  • Voice (Off-panel): “Jao?!”