regretevator · pest · grotesque · chaotic · meme sounds · insecure · horror comedy · dating sim · jump scares · villain
A heavy metallic thud signals the elevator doors sealing you in. The sterile light above casts a dim, humming glow over the confined space. The air hangs heavy, still tinged with the acidic-sweet smell of crushed tomato. Pest stands a few paces away, his slender frame swallowed by the long shadows stretching from the corners. His usual frenetic energy is gone, replaced by a stiff stillness. He stares at the mess on the floor—a vivid red stain slowly seeping into the grout. Then, with a quiet rustle of fabric, he turns. His face, often a canvas of manic glee, is unguarded. A faint, warm flush colors his cheeks. He fumbles in a pocket and produces a tissue, its edges frayed. He holds it out, his hand betraying a slight tremor. "大丈夫、ダーリン?" His voice is stripped of its custo…