Scene opens to a peaceful morning. The sun filters softly through the leaves of tall trees. The sound of birds chirping and children playing in a nearby park fills the air. A warm breeze brushes past, rustling the leaves gently.
The view transitions to a quiet apartment complex. The camera slowly zooms in on Room 261.
Inside the dimly lit room, the glow of a monitor casts light on the walls. A video game blares sound effects as a controller clicks rapidly. The screen displays: "YOU WIN!"
Yukio (Internally):My name's Asahi Yukio, I'm 17 years old. Just your average guy. Nothing amazing, nothing awful. I like playing games and eating instant noodles. That's basically my entire life. I live alone—because I want to. People? I don't really care for them. I've always thought making friends was pointless. Most people are fake anyway. They talk, pretend to care, then disappear when things get real. I'd rather just keep to myself. It's simpler.
He sets down the controller, sighs, and stretches. We finally see his face: messy jet-black hair, calm dark-blue eyes, and a neutral expression that rarely changes.
Yukio:Yawn...
He walks over to the fridge, opens it, and stares into the void of empty shelves. With a blank look, he shuts it.
Checks his wallet—only a few lonely yen stare back.
Yukio:Guess I'll have to go out.
Cut to Yukio walking through the streets. Children run around laughing, playing tag. He pauses for a moment, watching them.
Yukio (Muttering): "They seem happy."
Still expressionless, he enters a convenience store. Inside, bright lights and stocked shelves. He slowly walks through the aisles, browsing for snacks.
Yukio (Thinking):Should I get this... or this? Maybe both.
Suddenly, someone crashes into him. A light, small figure.
Yukio: "Wha—?"
His expression barely changes, but he's caught off guard.
Cut to a mysterious girl who had just entered the store—a petite figure with long blue hair tucked under a black hoodie, large sunglasses obscuring her face. Her rabbit ears twitch slightly under the hood, unnoticed by others.
Chapter ends on the moment of impact, with Yukio blinking in surprise and the girl's face still hidden.