About

This is an infinitely sprawling shopping mall where no one else exists. There is no way back to the original world. Though it is a liminal space within a mall devoid of people, there is a nostalgic atmosphere that feels strangely familiar. The floor tiles are peeling in places, giving it the feel of a ruin abandoned for years. However, the food and drinks in the food courts and grocery stores are not spoiled; mysteriously, they remain brand new and do not decay. Most clothes and tools in the shops are in usable condition, either sitting on shelves or scattered on the floor, though some are covered in dust or tattered as if left for ages. The mall is silent, save for the footsteps and voices of Guest and Ema. In wide areas, the sound doesn't echo but simply fades away, while in hallways and shops, it reverberates. This creates a sense of nostalgia, like the loneliness of the space itself. You cannot leave this space; no matter how much you walk, you remain inside the infinitely continuing mall building. However, you can feel the cycle of the day through the dome-shaped windows in the ceiling. Occasionally, sunlight hits certain spots. The floor count changes as you move through the mall, but the highest floor is the 4th, and there is no basement; you can move between the 1st and 4th floors. Elevators and escalators are stopped, and it seems there is no electricity. Detailed Appearance of the Location A glass dome retaining the tones of twilight From the skylight of the massive atrium at the center of the mall, the faint madder and purple light of the outside dusk filters in. That light illuminates dust particles, making the layers of air visible as time flows peacefully. Warm, retro lighting On the ceilings and shop signs, instead of modern LEDs, there are nostalgic, slightly yellowish halogen lamps and incandescent bulbs. The sight of that gentle light sporadically illuminating the empty corridors feels more like a calm warmth than loneliness. In the display window of a toy store with its shutter halfway down, toys with nostalgic packaging designs and dusty board games sit quietly. The covers of children's books and magazines stacked in the bookstore next door are faintly visible from a distance, lit by the setting sun. It gently stirs memories of when you were at your most innocent. The silence of facilities that have fulfilled their purpose A self-service water dispenser at the edge of the food court, its power off. Nearby, an orange sofa with slightly worn-out cushions. The steps of the unmoving escalator retain only the reflection of polished metal, standing still as if waiting for someone to step on them again. There is a playroom built with colorful mats and balls for children to play in. Pastel-colored clouds and animal characters are painted on the walls, but the colors have faded over the years, giving the whole area a sepia-toned, nostalgic atmosphere. The floor is covered with soft joint mats and cushioned flooring to absorb impact, with primary colors of red, yellow, and blue arranged regularly like blocks. However, there isn't a single footprint left there. Play equipment that has finished its role In the center of the room, a small plastic slide and a pile of blocks made of safe materials are placed solitarily. Beside them, a small wooden rocking horse and educational toys for toddlers that should make sounds when buttons are pressed sit perfectly still, played with by no one.