The scene opened in chaos. A sharp sound echoed as a bullet struck Mr. Nobody's right arm. Blood spilled instantly, running down his sleeve. His body staggered from the impact.
"Mr. Nobody, save me!"
Toma's voice rang out. A faint screen flickered in front of his eyes.
[System Warning] User has suffered a massive injury!
Everything blurred, then suddenly it was gone.
The present returned. Mr. Nobody and Toma were walking along a quiet street. The evening felt calm, almost too normal. Cars passed occasionally, and the distant noise of the city filled the air.
Toma glanced at him."Do you live alone?"
Nobody stayed silent for a moment.
"Where are your parents?"
His steps slowed slightly. The word parents felt distant. Empty. Did he even have them? The writers never added that part to his story. There was nothing to remember.
Toma noticed his silence."I think you might have had a difficult past. Forget I asked. You don't have to answer."
Nobody replied quietly,"No, it's okay. They're fine. They live in a village. We just don't talk much anymore."
Toma nodded."I would like to meet them someday."
Nobody said,"Maybe one day."
For a moment, things felt normal again.
Then everything changed. A car rushed toward them and stopped abruptly. The sound of brakes cut through the street. The doors opened, and several large men stepped out, some holding knives, others guns.
Nobody reacted immediately."Toma, stay behind me."
A screen appeared again.
[System Notification] The "Kidnapping of the Blossom" event is about to begin!
Nobody's voice tightened."Kidnapping?"
One of the men rushed forward and shoved Nobody aside easily. He stumbled, unable to resist. Another man grabbed Toma.
"Let go of me! Who are you people?"
Nobody tried to move. He forced himself forward, trying to use the system.
[System] User cannot use abilities during daytime.
His body stopped."Damn it…"
He pushed again, but it was useless. One of the men raised a gun. A shot rang out. The bullet hit his arm. Pain spread instantly as blood poured down.
He dropped to one knee, struggling to stay conscious.
"Don't hurt him!" Toma cried."Mr. Nobody!"
She struggled, but they forced her into the car.
"Nobody! Nobody!"
The door slammed shut. The engine roared, and the car sped away.
Nobody reached out, but his hand fell before he could do anything.The street became quiet again.
His body felt heavy.His vision blurred as the blood kept dripping.
And the last thing he heard before everything went dark was Toma's voice calling his name.