Untouched by the Outbreak

Chapter 1: 1 - Fateful Decision

As the final bell of the semester rang, signaling the end of another grueling academic term, Ryo Tanaka breathed a sigh of relief. The past few months had been a blur of lectures, assignments, and late-night study sessions, leaving him drained both mentally and physically. But now, with the promise of a well-deserved break stretching out before him, Ryo felt a glimmer of hope amidst the exhaustion.

With the semester break looming, Ryo knew he needed to find a way to supplement his meager income. Tuition fees and living expenses had taken their toll on his finances, leaving him with little to spare for luxuries. As he pondered his options, a thought occurred to him - perhaps he could find temporary work to tide him over until classes resumed.

Pulling out his smartphone, Ryo began to scour the web for job opportunities, his fingers flying across the screen in