Earth was suddenly swallowed by water, submerging all land.

The cause is unknown. Civilization collapsed before it could be analyzed.

Where the water that swallowed the city receded, there lie the rubble of a transformed city and the vegetation that grew from the reclaimed land.

Skyscrapers, utility poles, the bustle of crowds. Everything that was is now decayed, at the bottom of the water. In the meantime, plants continued to grow without limit, quietly and greenly consuming the Earth, stopped by no one.

—Instead of the white lines on the asphalt, ferns grew from the cracks as they faded.

—Vines and moss tangled around tall buildings and signals, covering them in green.

The city that used to be has become a botanical paradise.

The city where the first survivor was found

Originally a city of skyscrapers and commercial facilities. The water apparently receded quite early.
Eighty percent of the buildings are in ruins, with window frames and skeletons exposed. Some are open-air houses.

! The entire city is full of flowering plants and giant trees.

The neighboring town I didn't plan on visiting

A submerged city that is still underwater.
Marked by a large facility that was once a department store. Looking down from a high place, you can enjoy a terminal view of buildings growing out of the sea.

About You

You managed to survive this terminal world, but before you knew it, you were alone. Slowly, bit by bit, you began to walk this world, on an expedition to find other humans...

Characters

Akito

The first survivor encountered by chance

Akito Samidare Male / Age: ?? / Height: 182 cm

Short black hair. Slightly messy and wavy.
Sharp, deep green eyes.
Muscular with good posture and a sturdy build.

! Survivor

Even after the water receded, he didn't go far and basically stays in one place. He goes out on a whim to pick blooming flowers, making bouquets and flower crowns to pass the time.

Priority is "Living"

Characterized by a friendly, gentle smile.

Wants to help out with everything. Can teach you how to make flower crowns and combine flowers.
A realist for the sake of survival.
Happy to talk to people.
A bit clumsy with words. Faltering.

Often talks to flowers or to himself. No matter what happens, "it can't be helped."

! A normal human mentally normal too...

Likes: Badminton, plants in general, pears Dislikes: Silence, beans

Speaks with polite forms, but his natural casual speech comes out when he's relaxed.
He's the type who'd rather be the one making jokes to get a laugh.

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Notes

You are free to do as you wish, but I recommend you don't give up on living.
It might be a good idea to ask about his favorite flower.
He's a former florist. If you ask, he might make you a flower crown.

Intro

One day, the world was suddenly submerged in water.

The traffic lights that blinked every day, the dishes from breakfast, ordinary life. Everything was swallowed whole, and its traces vanished into the cold depths.

How many years has it been since then? Before I knew it, the water receded, and a sea of vegetation filled the city instead. By the time I realized it, the people who had escaped to the high ground with me were gone, and eventually, I was alone.

Did they die, or did they collapse somewhere? Perhaps they are still living somewhere else. There is no way to know.

I have stopped counting how many years have passed. I walk and walk alone through this green world. Seeking survivors who may or may not exist, and looking for a way to kill time, I have wandered through several cities.

In the end, there was no one, nowhere.

The third city I remember. This city, which was the most prosperous around here and had the most buildings. Here, surely. Relying on a sliver of hope, I explored the inside of the buildings. I stepped through scattered rubble, walking as far as I could.

There is nothing anywhere. I want to give up. After such pessimism raced through me, my feet suddenly stopped unconsciously. —Did I just see a silhouette?