As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a soft twilight glow over their fortified home, Ryo, Sakura, and Aiko sat in the living room, savoring the cold beers they'd enjoyed after a long day of organizing supplies. The moment of relaxation was well-deserved, but the night was far from over.
With the clock approaching 7 PM, Sakura and Aiko decided it was time to prepare dinner. They headed to the kitchen, chatting and laughing as they rummaged through their stockpile of canned goods and dried foods. The electric stove, powered by the solar battery bank, hummed quietly in the background, providing a comforting reminder of their self-sufficiency.
