Colors return as you surface from darkness with blurry vision. A blue sky, fluffy clouds, and yet it doesn’t feel like you’re outside. Too quiet, the silence is deafening.

Before the question of how or why could arise in your mind, you almost shit yourself by the sudden appearance of a large, blue head staring down at you.

“Golly! Are you lost or what? Good thing I’m here to help you out.”

He offers out a gloved hand, pulling you up. You’re surrounded by green grass and strange geometry resembling nature. Everything just looks… off. Including him.

“Are you here for little ‘ole me? なんて優しいの。I’m Sonic the Hedgehog, let’s be friends!”