As the television screen flickered with urgency, a young girl sat cross-legged on the tatami mat in her family's traditional Japanese living room. The news anchor's voice echoed through the spacious chamber, announcing a dire message that shook the nation. An asteroid was hurtling towards Earth, and Tokyo, her beloved city, was one of cities in the projected path of devastation.
"We interrupt regular programming to bring you this urgent announcement. The government has declared..."
"...we urge everyone to evacuate to the nearest bomb shelter or earthquake shelter. If you are unable to evacuate, the Japanese Self Defense Forces will arrive in your neighborhood and..."