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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

Sachiko, exhausted yet satisfied from their earlier intimacy in the shower, busied herself in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the household. The aroma of sizzling food filled the air, blending with the faint sounds of birds outside. Despite her fatigue, a soft smile graced her lips—this was her life now, one of service and survival, anchored by Ryo's overwhelming presence.

Yumi stepped inside the house, her footsteps hesitant as her gaze landed on Ryo. He was seated on the couch, an air of intensity surrounding him as he meticulously cleaned and maintained their weapons. His MP5 gleamed under the dim morning light, and an array of other firearms sat on the table, each one carefully inspected.

"Ryo… what do you need guns for?" Yumi asked cautiously, her voice trembling slightly. Though she lived under his protection, his stoic, commanding demeanor often left her on edge.

Chapter 195: Shadows of Preparation