stackyFACTSThe creepy feeling that someone is right behind you actually has a designated name.
The creepy feeling that someone is right behind you actually has a designated name. You hear the distinct clopping of wooden sandals echoing your own footsteps, but when you turn around, absolutely nothing is there. Betobeto-san is a completely invisible entity that just loves tailgating pedestrians. To get rid of him, you simply step aside and politely tell him to go ahead, proving that even invisible stalkers appreciate proper sidewalk etiquette.
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