After the movie ended, Adam lit the lamps and turned to see four very different expressions on their faces—
Eugene and Klon wore identical looks of having been thoroughly tormented. Eugene could barely maintain an upright posture, but Klon had already curled up entirely in the little sofa.
Bernard looked both frightened and thrilled. Perhaps Adam had awakened his nature as a horror-movie enthusiast.
Uther was the one who surprised Adam the most. His face was full of lingering satisfaction.
"This kind of curse is pretty original. A videotape that says, 'You'll definitely die seven days after watching it'... I bet lots of people would be unable to resist watching out of curiosity."
Uther commented as he ate popcorn, washing it down with a sip of cola at the end.
He had finished his own while watching the movie. What he was eating now was Klon's... This little glutton had barely touched the cola or popcorn this time. What a rare sight.
That night...
Two figures slowly climbed out of bed one after the other and exchanged a look beneath the moonlight.
"...Going to the bathroom?"
"...Together?"
When they reached the door, Klon paused with his hand on the doorknob.
Even if he went with Eugene, they were both terrified. It still did not feel very safe...
He looked back at the three people in bed. Bernard seemed pretty scared too, and Adam... Adam seemed like the sort who might scare them while they were using the bathroom. So Uther was definitely the best choice.
Poke—
Poke, poke—
"Hmm?"
Uther opened his bleary eyes and jumped when he saw the two of them standing by his bed. He propped himself up.
"What are you...?"
"Uther, do you want to go to the bathroom?"
"Huh? No, I don't."
Uther raked a