Several years ago.
Jake lay peacefully under the sprawling tree, eyes closed and lost in a midday snooze. The serene tranquility shattered when Mei Butler, his mischievous twin, unexpectedly tumbled from a low-hanging branch, landing with an "oomph" on his stomach.
"Brother, wake up!" Mei chimed, her voice cutting through the hushed ambiance.
Mei Butler, Jake's identical twin, bore a striking resemblance to him, exuding an ethereal beauty with her jet-black hair fashioned into twintails. Her eyes mirrored Jake's peculiarity, with black irises and white pupils, but what set her apart were the distinct features of a pair of horns perched atop her head and a long tail that peeked out from behind her, marking her as a demon in contrast to Jake's wholly human form.
