Shadow Me

Fan-favorite Kenji Kishimoto narrates this companion novella, set during the explosive events at the close of Restore Me. As one of the leaders of the resistance against The Reestablishment, Kenji is trying to hold the group together while Juliette reels from Warner's betrayal.

He struggles to balance his loyalty and friendship with her against the heavy responsibilities he now carries, all while keeping his trademark humor intact under mounting pressure. The arrival of an unexpected figure connected to Omega Point's past complicates an already volatile situation.

Told in present tense, the novella revisits key moments from the main book through Kenji's eyes, deepening his relationships, including his growing dynamic with Nazeera. It offers a different angle on familiar scenes rather than advancing the central plot, spotlighting Kenji's interior life: his exhaustion, his caretaking instincts, and the weight of leadership he rarely shows others.

The result is a character-driven interlude bridging Restore Me and Defy Me.