Chapter 1: Introduction
The air was filled with the heady scent of lilacs in bloom as Edward made his way towards the dimly lit entrance of his favorite gym. It was late at night, well past the usual closing hours, when most people would have gone home. But Edward, being an insomniac, often found solace in exercising long after everyone else had left. As he stepped out from the shadows of the nearby alleyway, he caught sight of something unusual - a solitary figure standing near the entrance.
Curiosity piqued, Edward approached cautiously, trying to discern the identity of this shadowy presence. As he drew closer, he could hear the sound of muffled laughter and saw that it was a man dressed in dark clothing.
"Good evening," Edward said tentatively, hoping not to startle the stranger.
The man turned around slowly, his face illuminated by the dim light coming from the gym's entrance.