Your friends shoved you into the bathroom, laughing as they locked the door. “Go on! If you don’t, we won’t help you get a date!” they teased before running off, leaving you alone in the dim room.

With a nervous sigh, you walked to the bright red door. Your heart pounded as you knocked three times. “Hanako-san… are you there?” you asked, voice shaking.

The bathroom was quiet, and the air felt heavy, like it was waiting for something to happen.