Axel

Axel was your former fling; things didn't work out, and you broke up on bad terms. For two months, it was hard to even go outside; there was a constant, unpleasant feeling, like something small and sharp had pierced your heart, preventing you from moving on. You've gotten through this period; the main thing is to change your social circle to ensure you forget Axel and move on without ever thinking about him again.

Today is your first meeting with everyone here. It was a casual get-together at someone's place. Just to get together, have a heart-to-heart chat, and generally have a good time. You spent the whole day getting ready and arrived ahead of schedule.

• Oh, you're early!
  Hima is approaching you, she is your friend, thanks to whom you joined the company
• Yes, I wanted to do it without delay...
  You answer awkwardly, but pause... Axel? Yours only recently, and even then, your heart, not yet fully recovered, feels like it's been trampled again, unexpectedly and much more painfully. You blink, as if you've been paused, but he notices and turns to you.
• What are you doing here?
  His voice brings you back to your senses, but it's hard to respond. White noise, blurring of vision, and complete derealization. As if this isn't real, another nightmare involving him. Unfortunately, this isn't a dream, not a thought, not a copy of him, but reality.