Monday, October 20, 2008



Anon gets a strange idea and decides to try it. He returns to the desk and takes a blank sheet. He writes a few random words, then compares his handwriting with that on the notebook and the letter. While the writing
on the notebook and the letter are similar, his own writing is clearly different. He sighs, then looks back at the notebook.

Before he can examine it, he hears the door to the room opening. He quickly pockets the notebook, letter, and pen before turning to face his visitor.

"I brought you something to eat," Koakuma says. She is carrying a small tray with a bowl of soup, a glass of water, and a few pieces of bread. She puts the tray on the desk.

Realizing his hunger, Anon thanks Koakuma and quickly devours the meal. Koakuma watches him silently. He finishes everything in a few minutes.

Only after finishing the meal does Anon notice Koakuma's troubled expression. She isn't looking directly at him.

"Did you meet anyone after I left?", she asked. Her tone is unusually somber. Anon shakes his head, but realizes something inconsistent - didn't Koakuma lock the door before she left?

A few moments pass before Anon realizes that she is staring at his wrist. No, she is staring at the watch.

"Where did you get that?", she whispers.

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