“Into what? The bottom of a cup noodle?”
“Go away, Misaki. I’m conducting critical research.” Welcome to the N.H.K. -Dub-
“Conspiracy. That’s the only logical explanation. The N.H.K.—Nihon Hikikomori Kyōkai. The Japanese Homebound Club. They’re real. And they’ve already won. They sent the 2:47 AM lethargy. They designed the ‘convenience store’ to be just far enough away that I’d rather starve. And tonight… tonight they’ve weaponized my own DVD player.” “Into what
“I need to believe someone can be saved. If I can save you… maybe it means I’m not broken, too.” That’s the only logical explanation
“What do you get out of this?”
“This is a new trap. The N.H.K. has hired a cute girl. Low-level operative. Tactical pity. Very effective.”
“Satō-kun. I saw your light. The landlady said you haven’t taken out your trash in two weeks. She used a… colorful metaphor. I won’t repeat it.”
