Midokoto stepped into the apartment; eyes dull as he shut the door behind him and took off his shoes, as well as placing down bags on the small table next to the door. He walked past the kitchen—avoiding snacks. He wasn’t hungry at this moment in time, despite not having eaten anything since 7 in the morning, and now it was well into the evening.

He grabbed the small pack of cigarettes off the counter and moved to the balcony of the apartment; sliding the glass door to go outside and smoke.