Everyone let out a breath of relief at the words and stepped into the shelter. Inside, it was bustling—crowded and lively, almost like a street market.
Huge pots were set up along the roadside, steam rising from them as chunks of meat simmered inside, sending waves of mouthwatering aroma through the air.
"Whoa, that smells amazing!"
Hiro and the others had been on the run for so long, scraping by with barely any supplies. The rich scent hit them like a punch to the gut, and they couldn't help but start drooling.
A girl with flowers in her hair smiled and said, "Now that you're here, you'll never have to worry about food again."
"This is incredible!"
"Sugoi…"
Their faces lit up with excitement. This place felt like the perfect safe haven they'd been dreaming of. For the first time in a long while, they started imagining a future that wasn't just about survival.
But then—
"Wait…"
