Chapter 4
Living with a predetermined end date can evoke feelings of melancholy. The sensation of taking each step towards an inevitable demise, with no means of declining or delaying it, is a sentiment that is difficult to grasp for those who have not undergone it.
This theme is ubiquitous in dramas, movies, and other forms of media.
Despite the various depictions of a life with a deadline, Raciel believed that individuals who have cared for a terminally ill loved one may have a better understanding of the experience.
In Korea, Raciel had personally witnessed this phenomenon when his father battled with an incurable illness, and the family had to come to terms with his passing.
“But this is…”
[Your expected lifespan has increased by (+)1 day.]
[Estimated lifespan: 92 days]
Gulp.
Raciel involuntarily swallowed the dryness in his mouth, as he couldn’t believe what he was witnessing before his very eyes. The realization that something he thought was completely impossible had materialized left him stunned.