Chapter 15
As I reached the downtown area, I noticed the unusually large number of people on the streets.
Not only that, but some were wearing strange costumes, and for a second, I wondered if there was some kind of event happening nearby.
“Halloween?”
The question answered itself the moment I saw a flyer stuck to the glass door of an accessory shop.
It was an ad for Halloween masks, and only then did I realize—today was October 31st.
Now that I was aware of it, the bat-shaped decorations, pumpkin lanterns, and the Halloween costumes people were wearing all made sense. A good idea popped into my head.
‘Might as well use this to my advantage.’
Even with my cap pulled down low, I wasn’t comfortable showing my bare face. I’d planned to wear a mask, but on Halloween, something more fitting was available.
I went straight into a nearby toy shop and picked out a mask that wasn’t too flashy but still effective. It was completely white, with holes only around the eyes—perfect for concealing my face.
I put it on as soon as I bought it. On any other day, it might have drawn unwanted attention, but not today. The streets were packed ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ with people in far more eye-catching outfits.
Now I didn’t have to worry about being recognized. Feeling more at ease, I made my way toward the open lot.
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