It’s so rare to find someone who is genuinely interested in the passion you deem rather niche. In full gratitude, you decided to buy him the book. But at that moment, it feels more that the person is gifting you instead.
I am in full restrain of myself to leave the first two panels’ background blank. My mind tells me that this composition suits the atmosphere. But the childish side of me insisted that I should fill all empty spaces with stuff.