Ryo had lost track of how many days had passed since winter began. Time had blurred in the endless cold, but it didn't matter. He didn't need to worry about supplies. The house was stocked to the brim with food and necessities, enough to last well beyond the harsh winter. Every room had something stored—canned goods, dried food, rice, even flour and sugar. They were safe.
The cold outside was biting, but Ryo found some comfort in knowing they wouldn't run out of power anytime soon. The solar panels on the roof weren't performing at their best, thanks to the low sunlight and the freezing temperatures, but the two large battery banks he had installed before winter were more than enough to keep things running. No power shortages, no blackout moments.
