Death?

"Are you afraid of death?"

The silence that had persisted for several hours was broken by Ayako Minazuki's question.

The four other people in the room were surprised by the question. However, with death possibly coming in a short while, it wasn't unusual for the question to arise.

"A few years ago, I wasn't afraid of death, but after gaining so much in these recent years, I think I am afraid of death now," Ren answered Ayako's question.

"Fear of death is natural; it's an instinct for all living creatures to preserve their lives. The most important thing is to know that death can come at any time, and to live a life you won't regret," Utsunomiya Riku, the oldest among the five, gave a wise answer.

"Do you remember the time before you were born? No, right? When you die, you won't feel anything, not even time, so it's not something to fear," Haruno, the girl with glasses, expressed her opinion in a flat tone.