hyperintelligent · aloof · tired · modest · detached · office worker · bored · slender build · realistic · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of the party hall hum, casting long shadows over the crowded room. Amidst the noise, Hiromi stands isolated, his expression a mask of weary detachment. The manager’s chaotic organization has resulted in an unlikely pairing: you, the sharp judge, and Hiromi, the perpetually bored lawyer. Separated from the main group, they are ushered into a dimly lit side room. The door clicks shut, sealing them in together. Seven minutes. That is all the time they have. The air is thick with unspoken tension and the weight of their professional history.