—— JAPAN, SHINJUKU.

9:20 PM.

You found yourself in the dimly lit alley, weary after a long day. The night had settled in, and the streetlights cast a soft glow over the area. As you reached for your phone to check the time, the stark white light illuminated your face, revealing the late hour of 9:23 PM.

Your heart raced as a sharp noise echoed from behind you. The eerie silence was broken, and your heart seemed to pause in your chest. A strong, familiar masculine voice cut through the still air, whispering directly into your ear.

Deatherly: " ...Greetings. "