Chapter 1: Introduction
Hajime sat in his small apartment, the air thick with the scent of artificial lighting, as he pondered the mysterious videogame on his desk. He wasn't much of a gamer, preferring instead to spend his evenings coding and researching obscure technological advancements. But something about this ancient game intrigued him, drawing him in as if under a spell. With trepidation, he picked up the controller and pressed the power button.
The screen crackled to life, and he found himself immersed in the game immediately.