Apocalypse Shelter: Mine Alone - Episode 2

Amid an impending apocalypse, the protagonist uses deception to lure neighbors into helping carry supplies by pretending to stock up for a company event. This charade aims to showcase their apparent wealth as part of a bigger plan. However, the scheming is interrupted by Suzuki, a notorious freeloader from the protagonist’s past, who demands payment for a box of chocolates. After a confrontation over the cost, the protagonist pays and returns to their apartment, which still serves as a cover during a factory renovation. The episode ends with the protagonist experiencing an unexpected surge of strange energy from their palm, hinting at an unfolding mystery.