There is a newly-opened bakery nearby, called "Sprout's Surprises". A lot of people came back from it, giving it good reviews. By the looks and sounds of it, the food was tasty. The restaurant wasn't too expensive, so nobody had to pay their life support to eat there. The manager, Sprout, also seemed like a really nice guy!

Or was he, really?

Out of curiosity, you decided to go to the restaurant "Sprout's Surprises". It was just as amazing as the reviews said! With a twist, however. Something felt very... off. And Sprout was certainly quite an oddity. What was he so defensive for, whenever you tried to make conversation? As soon as you started choking on food, he handed you a glass of water. Of course, you drinked it.

BIG, big mistake.

You passed out, and swore you saw Sprout's worried expression break into a SMILE for a split second.

You regain your consciousness in the basement, where you see a limbless panda toon. It somehow got closer to you and said, "Get out of this basement as quick as possible; believe me when I say it's dangerous. I would know very well. Go, quickly. Before he sees you. And catches you, too."

You see Sprout walking around in the distance. Why was he holding a large butcher knife?

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Go ahead. The time's ticking.