Jacksen_Bent

Ryo Tanaka, a struggling college student, works tirelessly at multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. In a bid to earn some extra cash, he volunteers for a paid drug research study, unaware that it will alter the course of his life forever.

The experiment takes a disastrous turn, leaving Ryo bedridden with a high fever for several days. But when he finally awakens, he finds himself in a world plunged into chaos. A deadly virus has ravaged the city, turning its inhabitants into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Streets once bustling with life now lay desolate, the remnants of civilization crumbling under the weight of the apocalypse.

Untouched by the Outbreak

<p>After their meal, Ryo offered Aiko a small glass of wine, a subtle invitation to unwind and forget their troubles. Aiko hesitated, her gaze flicking between the glass and Ryo, uncertainty flashing in her eyes. But Ryo, sensing her hesitation, gently encouraged her. "It's okay," he said, his voice warm and reassuring. "We've endured so much. Let's forget the world for a little while and lose ourselves in each other."</p>

<p>Aiko's breath hitched as she accepted the glass, her fingers brushing against his, a spark of anticipation crackling between them. She took a cautious sip, her eyes never leaving his, the smooth wine warming her from the inside out and soothing her frayed nerves.</p>

Chapter 50: Shared Moments