Following dinner, Ryo, Sakura, and Aiko settled into the living room, each with a can of beer in hand. The warm ambiance of their fortified home stood in stark contrast to the desolation that lay beyond their walls. They sipped their drinks, relishing a moment of calm amidst the chaos that defined their existence.
Ryo's mind, however, refused to settle. As he took another sip of his beer, his thoughts drifted to their water supply. The nearby water tower, a reliable source thus far, wouldn't last forever. He knew that eventually, they would need alternative solutions. He contemplated the idea of acquiring a washing machine to save them time and effort. But more pressingly, he recognized the need for a gravity-fed water filter, additional solar water pumps, and binoculars to enhance their surveillance of their surroundings.
