The night outing that had drained every ounce of my energy had finally ended. It felt less like a short trip outside and more like wandering for several days before returning home.1

I slipped off my coat with a sigh as I stepped into my room. I was not especially sleepy, yet my mind felt exhausted. After tidying my things and washing up, I collapsed onto the bed. Sleeping was not my intention just yet. The sky was already paling, and dawn threatened to break at any moment. Once morning came, the physician would arrive, which meant I had to stay awake.0

I exhaled, letting my body sink into the sickbed. I never thought I would grow fond of this place that reeked of medicine, yet now I almost missed it. Even the medicinal meals would taste good right now.0

I had gone out simply to enjoy a proper meal, only to be caught up in absurd misfortune. What did that mean? If the food here had been delicious, none of that disaster would have happened.0

Suddenly, I feel angry...2

Suddenly, a surge of anger rose in my chest. I pushed myself upright on the bed and sat cross-legged by the...0