Ryuki sat on the floor of his modest home, engrossed in a video game. He had been eagerly anticipating this afternoon of uninterrupted gaming time, but his peaceful moment was abruptly interrupted by his mother's voice. "Ryu, Michiko is calling you."
Startled, Ryuki paused the game and looked up at his mother with confusion etched on his face. Aunt Michiko? He knew that Aunt Michiko would never call him.
With a shrug, he took the phone from his mother and answered cautiously. "Hello Aunt Michiko, do you need something?"
The urgency in Michiko's voice caught him off guard. "Hey, sorry to bother you but if you aren't busy then can you come over here? I have an issue with my pool and I can't fix it alone."
Ryuki furrowed his brow in thought. He knew that Yuta, his best friend, was out of town for a football game. He would usually be the one to help with any household repairs or tasks. With a sigh, Ryuki agreed to head over to his aunt's house.