Romeo #25 February 1967

Debbie’s off to visit her Aussie aunt and uncle, hoping a change of scenery will help her forget her boyfriend’s betrayal—especially with a shipboard trip ahead, where she’s vowed to steer clear of any romantic distractions.

In a quiet moment of loneliness, Jo—lost in London and heartbroken—turns to the moon for luck, then finds herself unexpectedly bidding on a statue during a rainy afternoon. When a chance encounter at the auction house leads to an unexpected offer and a tentative invitation, a new connection begins to form.

In "O'Leary's," a haunting romance from Romeo #25, Jo recalls the tragic tale of a Puerto Rican couple in New York who visit a curious restaurant where the ceiling is covered in dollar bills. When Manuel, moved by the sight of so much money, sneaks in at night to steal the bills—unaware they’re fake—he meets a fate far worse than he imagined.

In "Save Me -- From My Parents," Wendy finds herself caught between her desire for love and the relentless pressure of her parents' interrogation of every boy she dates—each visit ending with the boy fleeing, convinced he's not good enough. With another potential romance on the line, Wendy must figure out how to keep her love interest from running off before he even gets a chance to say hello.

In "null," Sandie’s excitement for a fancy dance with Kookie is threatened when a sudden flu outbreak hits their circle—leaving her wondering if she’ll be the next to fall ill. A quiet moment of anxious anticipation, this three-page story captures the small, everyday worries that ripple through a romance.