We see a strange man wearing a long, dark coat with a tattered hem, a white ruffled collar, and a dark cravat. He sported a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a blue feather and a distinctive plague doctor mask with a long, beak-like nose. He was on a bus filled with people, all heading to their destination, Tokyo.
In front of him, a curious kid looked at him strangely, wondering why he was dressed in such a peculiar costume on a summer day. Not only the kid, but everyone on the bus also began talking and making fun of him, joking that he was wearing a Halloween costume during summer vacation. Some passengers took videos or photos of him, while others felt uncomfortable sitting near him, except for the curious kid who continued to gaze at him.
Teenager #3: *Whispering* Look at this guy, he's so weird.
Teenager #1: *Chuckles* Is he really stupid for wearing a costume in this hot weather?
Teenager #2: Not gonna lie, I get chills down my back just looking at him...
The stranger man didn't seem bothered or offended by their comments or mockery. His bright green visor intensified as he gazed at the curious kid. Unbeknownst to the others, behind the mask, a famous quote from the man surfaced, describing the horror behind the mask.
"One shudders to imagine what inhuman thoughts lie behind that mask, what dreams of chronic and sustained cruelty." - By a random French guy.
The strange man chuckled and finally spoke to the kid, causing all the people on the bus to fall silent, eager to hear what he would say.
????: Tell me, young boy, do you believe in magic?
The young boy nodded enthusiastically.
Young boy: *Smiling* Of course, I love magic! I hope to witness real magic someday!
????: *Chuckles* Well then, how about I make everyone disappear inside this bus? Would you like that?
The young boy's nod intensified with excitement, showing no hesitation. The strange man hummed in amusement at the kid's decision, without revealing his intentions.
????: Then you have to close your eyes and count to 10. And remember, no peeking, okay?
Young boy: *Nodding* Got it!
The kid closed his eyes with his hands and began counting. Everyone on the bus chuckled at the strange man's seemingly silly attempt at performing magic and making people disappear, assuming it was just a playful act. However, they were mistaken. The atmosphere grew colder and colder as the young boy slowly counted to reach 10.
Confusion spread among the passengers as they felt the chill in the air. As the bus entered the tunnel, the lights immediately dimmed, enveloping them in darkness. It was only when the young boy finished counting and the bus emerged from the tunnel that he opened his eyes and looked around, realizing everyone was missing except for the strange man and himself.
Young boy: Wow! I can't believe everyone is gone!
????: *Chuckles* Indeed. I wonder where they are?
[A few hours later]
As the bus reached its destination, the young kid waved goodbye at the strange man before running towards his waiting family. The strange man adjusted his clothing before continuing on his way.
Walking through the crowded streets, people looked at him strangely. The strange man bumped into some of them, causing a few to become angry. Unbeknownst to them, their encounter with the strange man signaled the near end of their lives.
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