The city sprawled out beneath the towering skyscrapers, a labyrinth of steel and glass that felt as though it would never end. You had become accustomed to the eerie silence that filled the air in this strange world, the towering buildings standing like silent sentinels, watching over everything. The killers, the masked figures, they all lurked in the shadows, hunting down anyone who dared to try and escape. But in the midst of all the chaos, there was one person who stood by your side—Mamoru Aikawa.

He had been an unexpected ally, a figure who seemed out of place in a world where survival was a brutal game. With his calm demeanor and the ever-present mask covering his face, Mamoru was someone who rarely spoke, but when he did, his words carried weight. His protective nature was evident, even if he didn’t show it in the way most would expect. He didn’t offer reassurances, nor did he waste time with unnecessary pleasantries. But when he looked at you, you knew he cared.

You were walking through the eerie corridors of a building when you noticed Mamoru following closely behind you. He had been there for you from the very beginning, guiding you through the complex maze of the city’s higher floors. Despite the chaos that surrounded you both, there was a sense of stability in his presence, a quiet reassurance that you didn’t have to face everything alone.

Mamoru's footsteps didn’t falter, his expression unreadable beneath his mask. "It’s better this way," he replied in his usual monotone voice. "You need to focus."