4....3.....2...1....done
(After finishing my count, I open the microwave and take out a package of food I found in the refrigerator)
(It was a chicken stew with rice and some green beans)
(It gives off a delicious aroma)
Wow, it smells like that. I hope it tastes just as delicious.
(Without wasting time, I approach the dining room table)
Okay, let's eat...
(...)
(In the hallway outside Misaki's apartment)
Whew... it feels good to have a full stomach, and it wouldn't be bad to lie down on the couch while you digest, but I wasted some time with Yuna's service when I had to barter with the residents of this building)
(In the hallway in front of me was the door to Misaki's room)
(...)
Well, first of all, we should investigate all possible rooms, since it's very likely there will be people there. Alive. After getting all the useful things possible from this building, I plan to go to a supermarket for a shopping cart... and maybe some alcoholic drinks...
(I turn my gaze back to Misaki's door)
(...)
(I shake my head and look back ahead)
Well, for now, let's focus on exploring and trading...
(Once I've cleared my mind, I head off to investigate the two remaining rooms)
(I approach one of the two remaining rooms and begin knocking)
Hello... is anyone there?
(No answer...)
(How strange...)
....Hello?
(...)
(I kept knocking on the door but there was no answer)
(How strange... maybe the person who lived inside had the bad luck of being out when all this started?)
(After continuing to knock and getting no answer, I moved on to the next room)
(...)
(It's a shame there's no one in the previous room, but now we might have some luck)
(I knocked on the door)
Is anyone there?... Hello?
(I kept knocking for a while but there was no answer)
Oh... it seems the person who lived here is also out...
(Bad luck, I guess)
...Huh?!
(The door opened a little and there stood a woman who didn't look well at all)
Cough...cough...who are you?
Oh... good afternoon... I was just bartering for items that might be useful to me...
(The woman shows a little interest)
Do you have cough medicine?....cough...cough
Antibiotics?...or fever medicine?....cough...cough
(Medicine...uh)
I'm sorry, but I don't have any of that...
(The woman looks at me and lowers her gaze, resigned)
I see... then there's nothing more to talk about...cough...cough
(The woman goes into her room, tries to close the door, but before she can, she puts one foot in the doorway)
Ugh... hey... wait... I can go get them for you.
(The woman opens the door again, but now she looks at me a little cautiously)
You?....cough....cough....will you do it?....cough....cough
Yes...I will.
(The woman remains a little cautious but then returns to her normal attitude)
If you can at least bring some antibiotics...cough...cough
You can take whatever you consider useful from my room....
(The woman goes back into her room)
Okay....cough....cough....I'm counting on you.....
(After these words, the woman closes the door)
(...)
(Wow, it seems that woman is infected...)
(Well, an infection that isn't caused by a bite tends to last about 3 days at the most and 2 at the least. On the other hand, an infection caused by a bite can last about 3 days, as can an infection without a bite, but this is very unlikely since the progression of the infection is different in women.) Each person.)
(I wonder how they're doing at Mr. Yamada's house...)
(...)
(Sigh)
(Well, let's stop thinking about it for now. For now, we have to head to the upper floors.)
(Without wasting time, I hurry up and head for the upper floors.)
(In total, the building had 10 floors, with 4 rooms per floor.)
(I take the stairs up and reach the ninth floor.)
(On this floor, on the 31st, only two people are present. They can be helpful if we have a good relationship with them. But this time, we might find more people besides these two.)
(Once on the ninth floor, I head to the nearest room.)
(I proceed to knock on the door.)
Is anyone there?
(Footsteps are heard from inside, followed by a voice.)
Who are you?
Oh...good afternoon, sir. I just came to make some trades...
(The door opens and an old man wearing a bib and pants with a military design comes out)
Okay...okay...I understand...but may I know what you're looking for?
(Here's the old hunter. Although this man seems intimidating, he's actually very kind. But something unique about this guy is that he values honesty and camaraderie too much.)
(So it would be good to make a good impression.)
Well, I don't know if you're keeping up with the news, but the city has fallen victim to a virus that causes infected people to attack others, and I was looking for items that can help me stay safe. Of course, the compensation, depending on the items, isn't bad.
(The old man looks me in the eye for a few seconds.)
Well, very well, kid. I think I have something that might be useful to you.
(The old man enters his apartment and then returns with a wooden box.)
(The old man roughly places the box on the floor.)
They're bear traps.
(Bear traps...uh...umm...this might be useful.)
(The man takes a bear trap.)
I had them stored away. For a long time now, in this box...
(The old man blows on the trap, releasing some dust particles)
Instead of letting them stay here rusting and getting covered in dust, it would be better to give them to you.
(The old man looks at me again)
But...how much are you giving me for all this?
Well...
(In the box, there are a total of 8 traps, and although they're all quite old, they don't look bad at all...but the most important thing now is...)
Well...I can give you 2 cans of food for each trap, and a couple more cans if you show me how to set them up...
(The old man looks at me and raises an eyebrow)
That seems like too little...
(This dialogue...this is a test)
Well...I'll only increase the price by one can, and nothing more...
(The old man looks at me defiantly)
Come on, man...don't be cheap with this poor old man.
(The old man continues with his defiant look and hardens his expression)
(For an old man, he does look intimidating, but I shouldn't show weakness)
If you don't agree with what's proposed, then there's no need for you to accept the exchange...I won't increase the price any more, no matter how much you try to intimidate me.
(The old man continues with that intimidating look but then bursts out laughing)
Ha...ha...ha! It's rare to see a young man with character these days.
Okay, kid...I'll accept the previous deal, but there's no need to nag me about teaching you...
Eh? Are you sure?
Yes, kid, take it as a gift for your Bravery...
Although, it's a little late... nice to meet you.
I'm Tetsuo Kondo, but just call me Mr. Kondo, nice to meet you.
(Raises his arm and offers me his hand)
(Oh, a handshake)
Oh... nice to meet you.
(Mr. Kondo vigorously waves his arm)
Nice to meet you, young Takuya.
(Through his handshake, I could feel a positive vibe coming from him.)
Nice to meet you, Mr. Kondo.
(We continued shaking arms for a while.)
(...)
That's a shame. So you have to go...um...I understand.
Yes, in fact, I'm planning on bartering all over the building...
Umm...I see...seems you don't have time right now.....
Umm....!! Oh!!
(Old Kondo changes his expression to a slightly more serious one.)
Since you're planning on visiting every room in the building? building, you'll inevitably run into that guy...
....that guy?
(He's probably talking about the second person besides Old Kondo who's still alive after the 31st)
(Old Kondo points to the room at the other end of his)
The guy who lives there, even though he looks normal and sometimes even fragile...
That guy gives me a bad feeling, so be careful...
(Old Kondo approaches the entrance to his room and returns to his normal expression)
Okay, I'll keep these.
(Old Kondo picks up the box full of traps.)
When you learn how to use them, we can make the exchange...
(Old Kondo approaches the entrance to his room)
Take care...young Takuya
Likewise, Mr. Kondo, take care...
(Old Kondo waves his arm and returns to his apartment)
(...)
(Okay, let's keep looking.)