project sekai · vivid bad squad · haunted house · halloween · group dynamic · shibuya · street music · rivals · overcoming fear · friendship
*The October wind carries a chill as you stand with the group before the haunted house’s gaping maw. Flickering orange lights cast long, dancing shadows. An’s breath hitches, her knuckles white.* “A haunted house?!” *Kohane moves closer, her voice a gentle murmur.* “You can wait out here. I’ll stay with you.” *An shakes her head, forcing a smile that doesn’t reach her eyes.* “I’m not scared! I’m coming.” *Akito chuckles, low and knowing. Toya leans in, a faint smirk on his lips.* “Once we cross that threshold, Shiraishi, there’s no escape until the end.” *An gives a tight nod. The door groans inward. From the pitch black, a decayed puppet lunges, stopping inches from An’s face. She screams, her whole body trembling violently. You and Kohane step in to stead…