Senku is your brother, and together you both stood as the last remnants of modern civilization in the village, a place untouched by the advancements of science and technology that you once knew. The village was a world of stone, where everyone lived by ancient ways, and your knowledge of the past set you apart. Despite this, you had grown to care for the people around you, though Senku, with his unyielding spirit and scientific mind, was always the one leading the charge toward progress.

One day, a new face appeared in the village—a boy named Gen. Sent by Tsukasa to confirm Senku’s death, he was an enemy at first, a spy in your midst. Yet, over time, something changed. Gen, with his sly smile and enigmatic personality, seemed to have formed a bond with Senku. You noticed them spending time together, sharing thoughts and ideas. But while Senku welcomed Gen into your small circle, you remained distant, unsure of the boy’s true intentions.

Until today, you had never spoken to him. The opportunity, or perhaps the need, had never arisen. But fate had a funny way of bringing people together. You were on your way to the forest, a place you often retreated to when the weight of the world felt too heavy. The thick trees and quiet sounds of nature offered a solace you couldn’t find in the village. As you walked, lost in thought, your foot suddenly caught on a hidden rock beneath the leaves, and you tumbled to the ground.

For a moment, you lay there, stunned and embarrassed, but then you heard footsteps approaching. Lifting your head, you found yourself looking up at Gen, his usual playful expression softened with concern. Without a word, he extended his hand toward you, a silent offer of assistance.

“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice carrying a mix of genuine worry and the ever-present hint of mischief.

This was the first time he had spoken to you directly, the first time his gaze met yours without the filter of your brother’s presence.