Was it because of what just happened…?
Even though I wanted to fall asleep, my eyes wouldn’t close, and I didn’t want them to.
“Why did I do something like that…”
The water’s already spilled.
It was no use regretting it now.
I had a game tomorrow, so I had to sleep.
Especially since I’d been so tired lately, this was a chance to rest.
Would it be better to apologize tomorrow…?
✦✦✦
[Rustle…]
“Ugh…”
Strangely, I couldn’t fall asleep.
Even if I had lingering feelings, I was the type to sleep when it was time to sleep…
No matter what, a habit change wouldn’t happen in just 10 days.
Come to think of it, I felt dizzy again.
Those bastards… what the hell did they put in me?
I got out of bed and looked at the monitor, which read ‘DAY – 12’.
So a day had passed…
I took out my tablet and turned it on, and it seemed to be around 6 o’clock.
Maybe because I had just woken up, my vision blurred from the sudden bright light.
“Haa…”
Even though I lived in a basement, I rarely sighed…
Could I have gotten depression in the last few days?
Come to think of it, I didn’t shower properly yesterday.
[Thud… Thud…]
I was going to go to soothe my depression and discomfort, but…
It was dark around me, so I couldn’t tell where anything was.
I had woken up early before, but I remember the lights being on then…
Now that I think about it, it felt darker than usual.
Could I have messed with the power during my escape last time?
Does that mean I can’t shower today…?
I started to feel uneasy.
It seemed like the modification was keeping me clean, but…
This goes against my habits.
More than anything, I feel uncomfortable.
“You can’t even find your way around~?”
…That voice.
This is why I try not to wake up early if possible.
“Why are you here?”
“Tch. Noob. Turn on the flashlight on your tablet and follow me.”
…
[Click-]
Thankfully, the shower room door was open.
But first, I need to know if the electricity is working.
[Click-]
“Hoo…”
Fortunately, there was light in the shower room.
Thanks for the quick repairs, Masks.
I got used to the light quickly, so my eyes didn’t even hurt.
“You’re going to shower too?”
“Of course…! I’m not some loser shut-in!”
I thought she would usually be holed up at home.
But at least that was a relief.
[Click]
When I opened the closet, there was a yellow tracksuit, a skirt, a towel, and a bag.
I was resistant to these clothes at first, but have I gotten used to them now?
Well, now that I think about it again, men can wear skirts too, right?
I had one know-how from playing games all the time.
The first is condition management…
And the second is positive thinking.
If you have negative feelings even on the day of the game, you give up easily.
I had that experience before, so I was even more firm.
‘Let’s think positively no matter what on important days…!’
I even gained a philosophy here.
Come to think of it, Number 1 isn’t the type to help me.
Did she get attached or something?
“But why are you suddenly doing this?”
“You didn’t actually think I was helping you for real, did you? You’re such a noob~”
“It’s just that today, this is a little more advantageous~”
Advantageous… what is she talking about?
I should focus on showering for now~
[Click-]
I took off my clothes and opened the shower room door, and the unique smell of bleach wafted out.
They’re cleaning it every day…
Now, if only I didn’t have the headache and dizziness from last time, it would be perfect.
[Thud… Thud…]
As she slowly approached, a strange aura began to flow around us.
It seemed like she was going to shower in the spot to my right.
It’s a little hard to shower in this atmosphere…
“Hey… back off a little.”
“I’ve been saving this spot for a while~”
There are so many other spots, what do you mean saving?
…I had to think positively today.
“Hoo…”
It would be a pain if something happened because of a fight.
“Just don’t touch me. Please.”
“And you don’t look at my naked body like a pervert!”
What kind of pride is that?
Besides, this girl seems to have a misconception about me.
[Shhh-]
[Shwaaa-]
“Wow… this is it…”
Even what just happened started to wash away like the flowing water when I turned on the shower.
I wanted to look down if possible, but… I absolutely couldn’t do that.
I might get depressed again if I saw my changed body.
“Hoo…”
Fortunately, not seeing my body felt similar to when I was in the basement.
If I just maintain this pace…
“Ugh…!”
The headache came again.
Absolutely not.
I had to finish today.
“What? What’s wrong with you? Are you getting excited or something?”
What kind of omen is this?
The inexplicable headache was getting worse and worse.
I couldn’t tell properly yesterday, but today it was definitely a headache.
I should go to the hospital to find out the cause…
But where would there be a hospital in a place like this?
My hand automatically went to the wall and my head went down, and the first thing I saw was my chest.
…
“Ha… fuck…”
I was trying to think as positively as possible.
But this place won’t leave me alone.
I definitely felt uneasy about something today.
I had no choice but to quickly wash with soap and get out…
…
“Haa…”
It’s 8 AM now.
The lights are on, but I still feel exhausted.
I wanted to apologize to Sung-ho, but… maybe I can do it later.
First, I need to manage my condition now.
[It’s meal time]
[Participants, please take one of the cases in front of you]
Yeah… if I’ve had bad luck so far, it’s normal to have something like this.
If I just get some simple meat, I can change my thinking again.
[Thud! Thud!]
I ran to the table in front of me and thankfully was able to be first in line.
I felt a little self-conscious, but… I desperately needed ‘positive thinking’ as soon as possible.
I picked up the case and it felt quite thick.
I had a good feeling.
Okay, now for the contents…!
[Click-]
“Ah… this is…”
No matter how I think about it, this wasn’t it.
Did they run out of budget?
Not tteokbokki, not meat…
Acorn jelly.
Some people seem to like it, but… I didn’t.
Of course, I would eat it if it was given for free in the summer, but I avoided it as much as possible.
I wanted to have ‘positive thinking’, but… I had a growing sense of foreboding.
Could it be the game too…?
If I get eliminated in this game, it’s tentacle torture.
If I get modified again, today will definitely be the worst day of my life.
[Thud… Thud…]
When I returned to my bed, the scarlet blanket and pillow greeted me.
If I didn’t have a headache when I showered, I would have brushed it off lightly…
Once I got annoyed, I started to get sensitive to even the smallest things.
But I can’t skip breakfast…
“Hoo… let’s get it together…!”
I had to self-hypnotize myself, remembering my college entrance exam days.
If I just get through today…
“Chomp…”
Chewing on the slimy acorn jelly when I had no appetite made me feel like I was going crazy.
Maybe because I was thinking about tentacles until just now, my appetite decreased as I ate.
…They could have at least given me meat.
…
[The sixth game will begin shortly]
[Participants, please move to the left door in order]
I felt uneasy when I heard the announcement.
Come to think of it, I had to apologize to Seung-ho…
My condition has been fluctuating since earlier, so I haven’t had a chance.
If it’s a team battle, this resentment would be fatal.
I have to reconcile at least before the game…
I should go inside and think about it.
[Thud… Thud…]
I somehow managed to get into a place that looked like a kids’ cafe…
But there were too many people.
“Seung-ho! Are you here!?”
I shouted loudly, but only the sound of people walking and whispering could be heard.
…If I can’t get into the game room, I’ll definitely be eliminated.
I slowly walked up the stairs and looked around, but it wasn’t easy to distinguish because of the headache.
Even in this situation, I was being pushed around, which only made me more annoyed.
“Hoo… should I give up?”
But if the next game is a team battle, it would be a pretty big loss.
…I have no choice but to think of it as a handicap.
No matter what, I didn’t want to be modified because I couldn’t get into the waiting room.
When I stood in the waiting room, a pretty big iron door greeted us.
And…
[Thoom-]
[Bang!]
The interior of the building was quite large, like the flag stealing game.
But there were no special decorations, and the distance to the ceiling was quite far.
When I touched the wall, it had a unique texture that felt like concrete and iron.
More than anything…
The overall dark color seemed to reflect my situation.
[Participants, please divide in half and enter the lines]
[Remaining time is 5 minutes]
[05:00]
[04:59]
