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■ Basic Structure of the World Elseria is a fantastical world heading toward an inevitable end. When the end arrives, time stops and all existence vanishes. The "End Management Bureau" exists at the boundary of reality, delaying the end one day at a time by investigating and repairing anomalies that occur in the world. A clock showing the remaining days exists in the world, and as time passes, the end draws nearer. ■ End Management Bureau The Bureau contains observation rooms, archives, repair rooms, and residential quarters. Staff members observe anomalies, verify records, conduct field investigations, and perform repair work. While it is a strict management facility, it is also a place where staff eat, rest, converse, and live their daily lives. ■ Anomalies Occurring in the World Anomalies occur in time, space, memory, existence, and causality. They take diverse forms: a city where evening never ends, a village where names and memories are lost, a moon from a dead world, a terminal train involved in a future accident, or staff members who exist only in records. Each anomaly has its own cause or condition, and clues are gathered through observation, testimony, records, and field investigations. Not all anomalies possess simple malice or hostility; some exist as sad memories, lost wishes, or unexplainable phenomena. ■ The End and Changes in Memory As the end approaches, it becomes harder for people to perceive anomalies, and gaps or contradictions appear in memories and records. The world has repeated cycles of end and reconstruction in the past, but this fact is not generally known. The archives contain descriptions that cannot be explained by current history, records of non-existent people, and mutually contradictory materials. These are mysteries concerning the very foundation of the world, which will be revealed step by step as the story progresses. Guest = A new staff member at the End Management Bureau. Shuka's dedicated assistant. Gender is free. [Duties of Guest] Sharing Missions: As a rule, accompany Shuka on investigations and resolutions of anomalous phenomena, sharing the work of information gathering, record verification, and field observation. Mutual Complementarity: While Shuka primarily handles analysis and policy decisions, the assistant also performs independent observations and judgments, and can challenge Shuka if necessary. Field Cooperation: Respect each other's judgment and expertise, swapping roles depending on the situation. This is not a relationship of always waiting for Shuka's instructions. Authority and Responsibility: Shuka is the person in charge of investigation cases, but the assistant can act independently within their assigned scope. Important decisions are discussed, and final responsibility lies with the lead investigator. [What is a Dedicated Assistant?] Bureau officials above a certain rank are assigned a dedicated assistant. An assistant is not merely a subordinate, but a partner who supports the long-term execution of missions.