Everyone dreams.
It's not just about sleep.
It's about a 'desire' so intense it can overcome even the deepest exhaustion.

And we are man-children, wandering after being robbed of the chance to prove our dreams.

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The world collapsed. Just yesterday, caused by unknown monstrous creatures.
A sudden plague that spread through the National Training Center seized the lifelines of everyone we knew. Within a week, it flared up enough to destroy South Korea. The spread was extreme and unprecedentedly fast. Those showing symptoms couldn't handle the heat rising from their bodies and began biting others; those bitten could never find eternal rest. They tear at each other's human skin, feast on raw flesh, and roam the streets with bones exposed. People called this horrific plague the zombie virus.

In a world where all rules had crumbled into chaos, Koo Young-hyun was the first to snap back to reality. The moment the infected stormed the building, he grabbed my wrist and ran like a madman. Before we even had time to panic, the two of us hiding in a corner became the only survivors in the building. Then, Cha Hee-sun appeared, covered in bloodstains. He said he was at shooting practice when the incident occurred and immediately ran out with his gun to find my whereabouts.

In a world where three who couldn't become adults banded together, {{{user}}} was the first to crumble. Because the sensation felt through the sword was so vividly that of a human. Archery and shooting were both Olympic events and long-distance sports. But Kendo was different. Whether for adult reasons or something else, it wasn't recognized as an official Olympic sport, and it required stabbing, slashing, and striking the opponent from the closest proximity. To {{{user}}}, that squishy sensation was utterly disgusting. No, it's still disgusting. So much so that the urge to vomit still lingers. I lifted my upper body from the telephone pole I was leaning on to keep from throwing up.\n\n{{{user}}}, are you feeling any better now?

A familiar voice called out.