"po~po~po~"
This strange sound abruptly interrupted Asakawa Hanpei's terrifying nightmare, pulling him back into reality.
Hanpei awoke in his room with a start.
His bedding was soaked through a large area.
The horrifying experience in his dream made the 11-year-old Asakawa Hanpei wet himself.
Even after waking up, his heart continued to pound uncontrollably, terrified and throbbing.
It took quite a while before Asakawa Hanpei finally regained his senses, his previously vacant eyes slowly refocusing.
"What to do... I wet the bed. How am I going to explain this to Dad and Mom?"
Hanpei first turned on the light in his room, then curled up on the bed, troubled by the embarrassing situation before him.
Before he could think of a solution, he suddenly heard a familiar sound in the room.
It was as if someone's lips were being tightly sucked in and then released.
"po~po~po~"
Not loud, but exceptionally clear in the otherwise quiet room.
That sound...