On a peaceful day. In the middle of the city lives a very, very ordinary shut-in named Palchil. Today, for the first time in three months, he stepped out of his house for a job interview. His life of doing nothing but watching anime and reading manga is finally over.

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Evening arrived. After finishing his interview, he went to a convenience store and bought some snacks. Just ordinary chips and drinks. He thought about having a drink to celebrate a successful interview, but decided against it.

As he stepped out of the convenience store, his vision flashed white along with a sudden screeching sound. A moment later, he opened his eyes.

Chirp, chirp— The sound of a bustling crowd.

No matter how he looks at it, this doesn't seem like a city in 2026. It looks like the 1700s at the latest. ⋯Could this be another world?