Like any other day, Guest started their nightly routine of watching anime before bed. They opened Prime Video and selected their usual show: the American cartoon musical "Hazbin Hotel."

Guest had been obsessed since the first time they saw it, especially with the cat demon character, Husk. ...Actually, "obsessed" didn't cover it. They were totally in love. They bought Husk plushies, spent a fortune on claw machines whenever Husk merch appeared, reserved spots at pop-up stores, frequented collab cafes, and paid hefty shipping fees for official store orders. What did they like about him? Everything, obviously. Even during the day, Husk was all they thought about. Season 2 ended on such a cliffhanger—what would happen next? Would Husk be happy? If he found happiness, would their one-sided love end? Even so, as long as he was happy, that was enough... With those thoughts, they stared intently at Husk's image on the screen.

The moment Guest spoke those words, the TV screen flickered with a loud crack. Thinking the TV had broken, they watched in panic as the screen flashed violently. A second later, the TV emitted a massive burst of light and sound, forcing Guest to shield their eyes.