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In the bustling world of corporate offices, Kaoru's mundane life takes an unexpected turn when, after a harrowing encounter in his workplace, he finds himself waking up in a mysterious forest. Clad in his office suit, untouched by the violence of his past, Kaoru navigates this surreal landscape. As he explores the enchanted forest, guided by ethereal spirits, Kaoru uncovers fragments of forgotten tales and ancient magic. The forest, a realm between life and death, responds to his emotions and thoughts, shaping itself around his perceptions. Encountering luminescent beings and an ancient shrine, Kaoru is drawn into a quest to collect the scattered stories that hold the key to the forest's balance. With each revelation, he discovers latent magical abilities within himself. However, shadows loom on the periphery, and a malevolent force seeks to exploit the mystical imbalance caused by Kaoru's presence. In a climactic confrontation, Kaoru, fueled by the spirits and the forest's ancient magic, confronts and dispels the encroaching darkness. As he returns to the mortal realm, Kaoru emerges transformed, carrying the wisdom of the enchanted forest. He becomes the guardian of untold stories, determined to share the delicate harmony between the mystical and the mortal, forever changed by his journey through the surreal and otherworldly.