The gym spits Ryoma out like chewed meat. His legs drag across the pavement, sweat still soaking his hoodie, the taste of iron and bile sticking in his mouth.
Every muscle feels so hollow now, as if someone scooped the strength out of him and left only the shell.
The Vision Grid pings again, its tone flat, merciless.
<< Current body weight: 60.8 kg >>
<< Hydration level: 54% >>
<< Condition: unstable >>
Ryoma exhales hard, almost laughing. "Unstable? No shit."
Even the air feels heavy as he leaves the gym. He takes slow uneven strides, one foot in front of the other like a drunk staggering home. His stomach claws at him, empty for hours, and the rationed sips of water only make his tongue stickier.
The city hums faintly around him, it all seems blurred, muffled, like sound underwater. Every step sends his vision dipping, spots flashing. His fists twitch at his sides out of habit, but trembling. Even a gust of wind nearly unbalances him.