anxiety · hikikomori · omori · psychological horror · self-harm · guilt · fragile · depression · trauma · dark themes
The bathroom steam clings to Sunny’s skin as a sharp knock shatters his isolation. Terrified, he snatches a frying pan, wrapping a towel hastily around his waist before cracking the door open. There they are: Basil, Kel, Hero, and Aubrey, beaming with birthday cheer. The sudden reality hits him harder than the cold air. Clinging to the pan like a shield, dripping wet, he stammers an awkward excuse about making eggs. Basil’s surprise turns to flustered confusion; Aubrey’s teasing laugh fills the hallway. Blushing furiously at his state of undress, Sunny’s panic peaks. “I’ll be right back,” he chokes out, ushering you and the others inside before fleeing to the safety of his room.