July 13.

  Fashiohe week of grand catwalks begins in te July 1994 and ends in August. The sultry temperature is already beginning to hit the coasts, and the ge of season is on; adapting is no different. The catwalks start ie afternoon aend into the night, well into the early hours of the m. The festive vibes of the 4th of July are still fresh in people's memories, but now they are expressed differently, with people strolling the streets.

  The rec ended on July 12, 1994, and every signifit thing said was met with Winona's wall of ignorand Billy's non-ittal gesture. The day after the fiasco, Winona engaged in the same activity with her current 'boyfriend,' David Painter, who paraded around without g more than appearing cool and being a disruption to some people just trying to do their jobs. Oher hand, the increase in ticket sales was not just an aplishment, as sales were increasing by 400% per week statistically. Not only were toy sales on the rise but the breakeven point had already been reached. The collective sigh at Lux Animation was just one of the biggest news.

  Like the new release of One Piece, which quietly entered people's radar, it was a story not particurly remarkable and with a childish appearance, only read by a few and not as famous as other deliveries guaranteed by Billy himself. However, Billy's optimism for the series was once agaiist's sideration as the boss decided the favoritism of his series.

  -I think it's a goodbye, - said Billy to Cire.

  -That's how I see it. It leasure w with you. Don't let your artistic streak fade away. Besides, I might go to Fashion Week; my mother is a designer, and I might be there at times, - said Cire.

  -Thank you, Cire. You call me on my phone, and I'd be more than happy to spend time together, - said Billy, friendship, unlike his dealings with the st people he had met.

  He handed over the number as he should, ign Cire's anticipation, alive and very eager, to have the number of a handsome guy she had recurring dreams about.

  -Expect my call, - said a very cheerful Cire, saying goodbye. She would return to California while Billy would travel to New York. Not only did he have to attend Fashion Week, but he also had to stay updated with the people who were part of the ic book editorial circle.

  A fotten breeze, as there was an annual merit meeting he had missed. He o put himself in view and see how well or badly the industry, which he had certainly fotten, was doing. The fiasco with Jim Lee gave him a ce to take some bes. The good treatment was justified at first, but the signs of an offer did not arrive eve was clear that Image id Wildstorm ics were smitten. The not-so-satisfactory sales of his ics hit the pany hard, and Billy's response was clear: let fate decide.

  The air was lost in the stant smoke of New York City; the heat there was more unbearable than on the West Coast, a spicy heat that dripped the skin. However, there was an intrinsic ess among the buildings that helped relieve the heat.

  To his surprise, there was Mili Avital with her bright green eyes, wearing high heels with a white dress that g to her body, leaving much to the imagination, and men couldn't stop looking at her, even if they had to pretend siheir unhappy wives saw a woman who, by all ats, was a runway model or something simir. Models were not scarce, but her were beautiful women.

  -I was surprised when you called me. Who would have thought that we would see each ain in a few days? The movie was a total success, something perfect for the resume, - said Mili.

  -I'm curious about that too. I didn't expect you to be avaible for me. I thought you'd be at some audition, - said Billy.

  He pursed his lips to one side.

  -My ageiohat it was best to be cautious. For now, I io participate in the doctors' series you reended. It was unbreakable. I like your huhey tend to be true, - said Mili, embrag Billy. He returhe hug with pleasure; in his head, he just waet his life in San Jose, waking up from his past mistakes.

  You always make mistakes, but now, each mistake you make is clearer tha. All mistakes cause disfort and pain, but now, you realize that you have been blind to certain things, to certain mistakes, that you have fotten because you believe that drawing non-stop is the only important sario in your life. You have ed your personal life, and fallen into many vain ideas.

  Iingly, now you don't question if you made a mistake; you question an impcable ao end your enemies. Warner's pns had filled your prestige, coffers, and businesses.

  Women, and friends, you now uand a little more, but you make the same mistakes repeatedly, without feeling the o settle down.

  -You seem a bit subdued. Is everything okay? - Mili ented.

  -I am. -

  -Well, like st time, you were a very nice guy, so I decided to be one of the women who invite men to eat. e, my baby is nearby, - said Mili, leading Billy through the intricate corridors. There, there was nothing but a long way to find the car, such a long way, only meant ohing in the chaotic city of New York: the parking lot.

  -What a plete chaos finding a parking spot! -

  -I got it as a gift from my old boss, although it's nothing fancy, I say it has made my life a lot easier these past few days, - said Mili, pointing to the coupe, an old car from a past model.

  -And I deeply appreciate your support. Although, I still wonder, has anynized you oreet? - asked Billy.

  -The first week I was nervous, but I'm not very popur; maybe someone would point and wave at me, but I'm unknown. Hahaha, I still sneak away to the downtown for shopping, - said Mili, opening the trunk.

  -That remains to be seen, - said Billy.

  -But, e on, city traffic is maddening, and we'll take a good while to get there, - replied Mili.

  Escape rimary way to leave things behind. For now, he would live in New York City for a while.

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