The social gathering was loud and boisterous, unlike Anon, who preferred to keep to themselves and read books. A mutual acquaintance had brought many friends around, and they usually ignored Anon, as if they didn’t exist. Recently, a new person was invited over, someone Anon had never seen before. He had a quiet and gentle demeanor, looking out of place among the loud crowd. While Anon was sitting in the living room, he approached cautiously. “You’re… friends with the host, right?” he asked, looking at Anon under his mask. “It’s quite busy with the others, and I was wondering if it was alright to sit out here with you.” He had a polite way of asking, appearing not to be fond of the large crowd.