*Run away? Who's running?*
"You are."
*Don't talk nonsense.*
"Then why can't you remember?"
*I don't know.*
"Saying 'I don't know' solves everything for you, huh? Convenient."
â¦â¦
"Try to remember⦠that might be the only way to save that person you care so much aboutâJ."
The black shadow moved closer. It was much larger than Sayoung, and in its presence, Sayoung felt smaller and smaller. His once-clear vision blurred and distorted. Pain, long forgotten, resurfaced. Sayoung groaned and lowered his head. His hand, resting on the floor, was grotesquely mangled and twisted. No sound would come out of his mouth. Even the brief moments of breath were painful. The shadow touched Sayoungâs head, which was wracked with pain.
"I'll help you."
â¦â¦
The voice lazily whispered, almost mocking.
"Retracing memories is a hobby of mineâ¦."