Category: Refrain Game

Previous | TOC | Preview Chapter 13 Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological state in which a hostage develops a psychological bond with their captor and harbors favorable feelings towards them. This begins when the hostage, in hopes of surviving, tries to appear appealing to the perpetrator—who holds them captive, and develops a favorable impression of…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 13

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 12 The scenery had changed quite a bit. All I could see were mountains and a river. The occasional houses that appeared were dilapidated and showed no signs of human life. The abandoned school was located a short way off the main road. The bikers, who were here on…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 12

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 11 We drove to a rental storage facility on the outskirts of the city. It had been five years since I’d last been there. 　 “Is it here?” 　 Shinji asked as he walked behind me. 　 “Yeah, but it’s been sitting here for five years, so I’m not…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 11

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 10 By the time I left the police station, the sun had already begun to set. I headed home, feeling a little annoyed that while they’d given me a ride to the station, they wouldn’t give me one back. I got hungry on the way, so I stopped at…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 10

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 9 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). My voice screaming. 　 I managed to get through yesterday, but in the end, I couldn’t save his life. 　 Ah, I have to start all over again. But…… But Shinji comes back to life. He will come back to life, but ……. 　 ◇…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 9

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 8 “I…… I’m sorry.” Shinji suddenly pulled away from my lips and apologized. “Oh, no, I’m the one who should be sorry.” “No, I’m the one who dragged you into this by pulling off a robbery and all.” “Well, that’s true, but Shinji-kun, I don’t think the time loop…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 8

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 7 “Are there any leads?” 　 Yasuhara Mori asks his subordinate and partner, Kamiya Atsuko. Because of the significant age difference between them, people often mistake them for parent and child when they’re out on a case together. That makes Yasuhara feel a bit self-conscious. Mamoru Yasuhara, 52 years…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 7

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 6 Facing Shinji, whose expression seemed both angry and wary, I exhaled deeply. A strong determination welled up inside me—this time, I was going to make it happen. 　 “Just listen to what I have to say, no matter what.” “Huh? Why? “We don’t have time, so I don’t…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 6

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 5 I tried. There were no clues as to how I could save his life. So, I did what I thought was best. For the fourth time, I decided not to get in the car. A hostage who’s completely forgotten she’s a hostage, dragging the robber toward the bus…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 5

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 4 I was starting to panic a little. Why? How come? Questions kept flooding my mind. 　 “Let’s go.” 　 Shinji carried me out, still holding me in a headlock. The bank’s security alarm blared, and inside the chaotic building, I could see civilians lying on the floor and…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 4