Chapter 5

"Ugh, looks like today's the day I kick the bucket. When am I even supposed to find the time to pay back these goons?"
He remained silent, feeling defeated. He then checked his wallet and discovered a 500 yen coin and some loose change that he had been hoarding for a while.
He hurriedly made his way to the nearest convenience store, determined to grab some instant noodles, ice cream, and a pack of cigarettes. 
He felt like he wouldn't be able to make it through the day if he didn't smoke.
However, ice cream was not his true objective today. There existed other reasons behind his desire for chilly refreshments. It was in fact quite simply because he liked cold things more.
Even his instant noodle meals were enjoyed cold, doused in ice water instead of boiling hot liquid. 
He rushed back quickly, avoiding the sun which he disliked.
Hungry and in a hurry, he mixed ice cream and cold water with the instant noodles, creating the weirdest combination he had ever tasted.
"Perfect. Just perfect."
He finished eating in ten minutes and started smoking, pondering over where he went wrong in life.
"Ha, looks like my demise hasn't made headlines yet?"
"..."
"Why should I be held responsible for paying the loan? The company went bankrupt and it was my uncle who took out the loan in the first place."
"Just because I was supposed to be the company's successor?" 
"..."
"I should have taken my education seriously and listened to my parents. Maybe I wouldn't be in this situation now."
He let out a bitter laugh. "Ha... but I did listen to them," he muttered to himself.