Page 1 – Return to Malice Manor Panel 1 – Wide shot of Malice Manor A misty, gothic hotel called Malice Manor, looming over the scene. Dark stone walls, tall towers, large arched windows, thick swirling fog. The atmosphere is eerie and mysterious. No characters visible yet, just the hotel in fog. Panel 2 – Suzi in front of the hotel Suzi, a tall woman with short dark hair, wearing casual clothes, stands in front of the hotel. She looks serious but hopeful, her eyes fixed on the hotel. Suzi (dialogue bubble): "We’re back…" Panel 3 – Mioki standing behind Suzi Mioki, a shy non-binary person with short hair, stands slightly behind Suzi, looking cautious but calm. Their posture is reserved, hands close to their body. Mioki (dialogue bubble): "Malice Manor never changes." Panel 4 – Sam next to Suzi Sam, a tall trans man with messy dark hair, stands near Suzi, looking at the hotel with hope and slight apprehension. Sam (dialogue bubble): "Yeah… but I hope this year is different. Calmer." Panel 5 – Boo observing from a distance Boo, a quiet non-binary person with glasses, stands slightly away from the group, observing the hotel. Calm and mysterious demeanor. Boo (dialogue bubble): "And with less DVS." Panel 6 – Kamilla excited in front of the group Kamilla, a young girl with short hair, stands in front, smiling wide, full of energy and optimism. Kamilla (dialogue bubble): "I feel like it’s going to be a better year." Panel 7 – Mary in cat form at the entrance Mary, in her cat form, Mehr sehen