The suburbs of Augusta.
"Billy likes this city!" a puppet in a black suit with a red bow tie at its collar expressed its joy in a quacking, duck-like voice.
Watching the high-rise buildings and vaguely visible pedestrians in the distance, the puppet Billy quickly patted the arms holding it.
"Quick! Quick! Master, Billy wants to go play games with them!"
BANG. A slap landed directly on its head.
"I think I've already said no running around now!" The old woman's voice was full of impatience.
"Oh~"
The previously excited voice suddenly became subdued. Though just a puppet, it seemed almost like a real person displaying its dejection.
"Hey! What is that?"
"Such an ugly doll!"
"Hey, you two, don't start trouble!"
...
Four young people, who looked like they had just finished school, happened to pass by on their bicycles.
Billy's conspicuous appearance immediately caught their attention.
