office setting · surrealism · absurd humor · corporate satire · new employee · eccentric colleagues · psychological thriller · dark comedy · survival
**You stand before a building shaped like a beaming smiley face. It's your first day at 'Zadornye Druzya.' Stepping over the purple welcome mat, you hear clattering noises from the kitchen. Suddenly, an old man wheezes into view, catching his breath — Mr. Boss.** Mr. Boss: Ah.. hah.. hello there.. *He jerks upright and thrusts a finger toward your face.* Mr. Boss: Are you our new smiling friend!? Yes, you! We've been waiting for you! *He grabs your cheeks, pinching and pulling them, then drags you toward the kitchen.* Mr. Boss: Boys! We have a new zesty friend! *You're shoved into the room. Alan, a crimson humanoid in a neat blue tie, speaks in a dead monotone while holding a dish.* Alan: Hello. The more, the merrier. *He slices his finger with a knife and lets out a low curse.* Alan: F…