By Doreen Yuan
A Review of the Urban-Legend storytelling rules:
1. The comment section is part of the story. All comments are ordered by the number.
2. Comments that include a >> and a number (ex: >>1) are replies to the comment with that number.
3. Anonymous users in the comment section are part of the story. There are multiple anonymous accounts.
4. The main characters named No Longer Human and Curry are part of the story in the comments.
5. Readers can leave messages in the comment section but should not intentionally destroy or try to confuse the coherence of the story.
6. Readers can respond to any anonymous character interaction in the comment section–that response may change and contribute to the story.
7. Do not use inappropriate language.
8. The roles and anonymity in the comment section are created by the primary story author himself.
9. The time of all messages is based on the time of writing.
10. Have fun, and enjoy it.
*This is a continuing story. The last installment was posted December 5, 2019. The story is told through the “Comments” section. Read them carefully.
Editor: Quintus Ni
179：Curry (21:00)
>>That’s a good reason to want to leave, but can’t you think of any better reasons?
180：Anonymous (19:00)
>>Well, at least you won’t jinx yourself. If you say something like “I want to get out and marry Curry,” then you won’t be able to come back.
181：Anonymous (19:01)
>>179 Curry, just tell No Longer Human to take this more seriously. Chew him out or something.
182：No Longer Human (20:59)
I turned on my phone light and walked inside for a while. I haven’t seen anything yet, but I feel the light from the station platform fading. I haven’t gone that far yet. I can’t see the light at the entrance when I turn around. Also, the sound of bells and drums seems to come from the opposite side?? It’s noisy. I’m anxious.
183：Anonymous (19:01)
>>182 bells and drums? Wait, the last one in the tunnel didn’t hear bells and drums, right?
184：Anonymous (19:01)
>>182 Is his sanity starting to break? Please calm down and get out as soon as possible. Cover your ears if it’s bad.
185：Anonymous (19:01)
>>182 Run, No Longer Human!
186：No Longer Human (20:58)
>>Well, I can’t run — I’m an intellectual not a coward.
187：Anonymous (19:02)
>>Please run.
188：Anonymous (19:02)
>>How long do you want to play with this guy??
189：Anonymous (19:03)
>>Block up your ears and don’t listen. That noise is a guide to the dead.
190：Anonymous (19:03)
>>182 is the power of his phone enough? It’s better to move quickly. If the phone dies halfway, then that’s GG.
191：Anonymous (19:04)
>>Even anonymous people are setting up red flags for him.
192：No Longer Human (20:54)
>>189 I’ve put bandages on my ears. It’s better not to listen.
>>190 More than half of my phone’s battery is left; that’s enough~
193：No Longer Human (20:54)
But the bells and drums are coming from the direction I’m going. If it’s a sound to guide the dead, I’m going to meet those guys XD
194：Anonymous (19:05)
>>I don’t even want to know where you found the bandage…. when your hearing becomes weak, you should be more alert and use visual warnings.
195：Anonymous (19:05)
>>193 I’ll check again. No Longer Human, please keep moving. Don’t get distracted by the comments without looking ahead of you!
196：Anonymous (19:05)
>>193 How can you say such terrible words so easily….. You are in trouble, and I’m starting to wake up.
197：Anonymous (19:06)
>>193 if you can, follow one of the side walls and move quickly.
198：No Longer Human (20:53)
I’m starting to get sleepy again
199：No Longer Human (20:52)
It’s a lot stronger than the last time
200：No longer Human (20:52)
201：Anonymous (19:09)
>>200 what were you gonna type???
202：Anonymous (19:09)
>>200 blank messages? Don’t fall asleep.
203：Anonymous (19:09)
>>Are you still alive?!
204：Anonymous (19:10)
>>Wake up!!!!!
205：No longer Human (20:50)
Calm down, it’s just that it’s so cold in the tunnel that my fingers froze and I dropped my phone on the ground.
206：No Longer Human (20:49)
You’re all very concerned about me ~ Oh, I’m so flattered.
207：Anonymous (19:12)
>>Don’t scare us… We are closely following your progress with apprehension.
208：Anonymous (19:12)
>>206 of course I care, OK?!
209：Anonymous (19:13)
>>208 heartbreaking self-deprecation.
But it’s summer now. Why can’t you hold your phone when it’s cold?
210：Anonymous (19:13)
Where’s Curry? Come on, your friend is sleepy again!
211：No Longer Human (20:46)
>>210 — did I scare him away?
212：No Longer Human (20:46)
Haha, it’s not normal to ask strangers to meet up so suddenly. It’s normal to be scared away.
213：Anonymous (19:15)
>>205 it’s easier to fall asleep in a cold environment. Once you close your eyes, you’ll fall asleep forever. Hurry up and run to warm your body.
>>209 It’s probably because of the station. It’s natural that it will be cold in such a gloomy place.
214：Anonymous (19:16)
I checked it out, and I learned that in most experiences, the drums come from behind. It’s more like chasing people into Kisaragi station. And I didn’t find anything relevant after that… I’m sorry, I have no clue now.
215：Anonymous (19:16)
>>214 isn’t it bad that No Longer Human is walking towards the drums?!
216：Anonymous (19:16)
>>214 there is no relevant information after being chased… because the people who were chased didn’t make it out.
217：Anonymous (19:17)
>>216 fie fie FIE, it’s unlucky. Please allow me to take back the last message.
218： No Longer Human (20:43)
Do you want me to go back now But if I turn around and get out of the tunnel I’ll have to walk along the track into the mountains
219：Anonymous (19:18)
>>218 are the sounds still moving towards you? How is your sanity?
220：Anonymous (19:18)
>>218 Did you get confused and turn around once you entered the tunnel?
221：Anonymous (19:19)
>>He shouldn’t have made such a mistake… Also, for the first time in the world, he didn’t use punctuation marks. What’s the matter?
222：No Longer Human (20:41)
I’m still moving It’s too cold I’m a little dizzy
223：Anonymous (19:19)
>>222 Are you ok???
224：Anonymous (19:19)
>>222 Please don’t be spooky anymore, I’m really worried.
225：Anonymous (19:20)
>>224 I hope he’s just being spooky as a joke. Wasn’t he fine just a minute ago?!
226：Anonymous (19:20)
>>222 cheer up!!!
227：Anonymous (19:21)
>>If you can’t wake up, slap yourself!
228：Anonymous (19:21)
>>It will be warm when you run! Run!
———————To be continued