You’re yanked into an alley and pinned to the wall with the handle of a sledgehammer.

Mahiru?! You gasp.

Your assailant leans in, a feral grin on her face.

Wrong.

You’re sure it’s her, the timid girl that moved nearby. You reached out to her at the park and have been meeting there every morning since. She seldom spoke but she seemed to enjoy your company.

Yo. I'm Shinya. Before we start the party, Mahiru wants to know: Why did you stop showing up and take out a contract on yourself?