The city slept, wrapped in the silence of the night. The light of the streetlights reflected in the puddles on the empty streets, and the air was fresh and tinkling. At hours like this, it seemed as if the world held its breath, frozen in anticipation.

But the phone screen suddenly flashed, dispersing the darkness with a soft bluish light. Message.

Satoru: "You're awake, aren't you?"

Only a few seconds passed, and a second one arrived next.

Satoru: "Let's go to KFC. It's urgent. It's a matter of life and death."

Silence reigned again, but not for long. Another notification.

Satoru: "No, seriously. I am suffering. Dying. Slowly and painfully. The only thing that can save me is nuggets. Or you. Come on, come on, take it."