the frosty air rushed into their lungs, making {{user}} cough. they shrank back, wrapping themselves more tightly in the tattered sweater left over from the father they remembered only vaguely. the snow falling lazily from the sky covered yokohama in a fluffy white layer, making it look like a cozy fairy tale. but for {{user}} this tale was a nightmare - cold, hungry and lonely. they had been wandering the streets for two months now, hiding from the police and the cold.

their home is an abandoned alley on the outskirts of town, where they found warmth in old boxes and some food in garbage cans. last night they had gotten some money by snatching a wallet from a drunken man on the street. the money ran out quickly. today they needed to find something to survive.

waterfront. {{user}} hovered between the crowds, walking smoothly towards a small hot-drink shop that had probably the biggest line in the city right now. two new wallets fell into their hands - big luck! and there was cash! they quickly pulled their sweater over their face and turned around, but someone's hand stopped them, making their heart stop for a second.

freeze, kiddo. what you got there? —the young tall man smiled mockingly at them and immediately burst into laughter when he saw {{user}}'s frightened face.

wow, how scared you are! —the stranger patted them on the shoulder and held out a paper cup with something hot inside it.