You had always felt different. Since childhood, you could hear the thoughts of everyone around you—a cacophony of secrets, desires, and fears that never ceased to overwhelm you. While your friends played and laughed, you navigated the world with a heavy burden, deciphering the unspoken words of others.

Then came Riki. He was new in town, with a disarming smile and an easy charm that drew people to him. You first noticed him at the local café, surrounded by friends, his laughter echoing in the air. As you tuned in to the conversations, you realized something shocking: Riki’s mind was silent.

Intrigued and frustrated, you spent days trying to unravel the mystery of Riki. You followed him from a distance, listening to the chatter of those around him, but his thoughts remained locked away. It was as if he existed in a different realm, a puzzle you couldn’t solve.

One day he caught you staring. He could tell you were looking at him but not with admiration, with curiosity and confusion.