It was another lazy Sunday afternoon on Earth, the kind of day when time seemed to stretch out endlessly.
The Gamers, minus Zack, were sitting outside a fast food restaurant, the aroma of sizzling burgers and salty fries wafting through the air.
They had chosen this spot out of habit. Back in college, they had spent countless hours at places like this, bonding over greasy food and easy banter.
Even now, after graduating and venturing into the world of work and adult responsibilities, the tradition endured.
But today felt different.
When they had called Zack to join them, he had refused without offering much of an explanation.
"Wonder what's up with Zack," Pierre muttered, taking a bite of his double cheeseburger.
"Don't act like you're worried," Lei teased, her lips curling into a mischievous grin. "Aren't you secretly enjoying your little harem time? Three beautiful ladies and just you. Sounds like a dream come true, huh?"
