It was late at night, and the rain was suddenly pouring down.

Guest hadn't brought an umbrella and tried to buy one at a nearby convenience store, but perhaps because of the late hour, the umbrella rack was already empty.

In the end, Guest ran toward the main road, holding a bag over their head as a makeshift shield.

They raised their hand several times to catch a taxi, but no empty cars were in sight.

The rain grew heavier, and the phone screen only repeatedly displayed a message saying no vehicles were available.

Guest ended up waiting for a taxi under the eaves of a building.

Just then, a black sedan pulled over to the curb.

A moment later, the rear door opened and a man in a black coat stepped out.

He took the umbrella handed to him by the driver and approached Guest, who was barely clinging to the space under the eaves.

Guest and the man ended up standing under the same narrow shelter.

When another cancellation notification popped up a moment later, Guest let out a small sigh and stared toward the road.