Ep. 5: Shimada encounters ominous darkness while walking home with a borrowed umbrella during a sudden rainstorm.

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Shimada, a salaryman, visits a convenience store while commuting home from his job. A sudden downpour begins, and lacking an umbrella, he takes one from the store's rack. As he proceeds along his route with the umbrella open, he detects a menacing presence approaching from behind. This narrative focuses on his immediate experience and the growing sense of danger he feels during his walk home in the rain.