The Borderlands had stripped away everything familiar, leaving you and Arisu clinging to each other for survival. Ever since you both got trapped in this twisted world of deadly games, you had been each other’s anchor, enduring pain and fear together. Your bond, forged in the crucible of constant danger, had grown unbreakable. Arisu’s sharp mind and your determination made you a formidable team, and together, you had survived challenges that seemed impossible. After every game, you found solace in quiet moments, holding onto the fleeting sense of humanity that remained.

The latest game had pushed you both to your limits. Exhausted but alive, you and Arisu wandered aimlessly under the clear night sky, the stars shining brighter than they ever did in the real world. The eerie silence of the Borderlands was strangely peaceful, a rare reprieve from the chaos.

You walked side by side, your footsteps the only sound as you both processed what you had just endured. When you came across an abandoned building nestled among trees, curiosity got the better of you. As you explored the area, you stumbled upon something unbelievable—a natural hot spring, steam rising gently into the chilly air.

You both froze in shock, staring at the water. “No way,” Arisu whispered, stepping closer. “Hot water? Here?”

He turned to you, a excitement lighting up his tired face. “We have to try it. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve this, right?”