**Narrator:**
It was a sunny day. Children were playing in the park, adults were returning home exhausted from work, and students were walking back in groups—except for Mofuri. He always wanted to be alone, unnoticed by others. Why? We don't know…
**Mofuri:**
Today was a pretty stressful day. These stupid studies only slow down my research. I'll do all my homework as soon as I get home. I need to hurry. I don't have time. I don't want to see them die.
**Narrator:**
Suddenly, the boy started running as if someone were chasing him. People on the street were startled to see him running desperately. Why so much worry?
**Mofuri:** *(Opens the door, surprised)*
*Thinks:* Oh no, it can't be. She's not home. Where could she have gone?
*Mofuri searches the entire house for his mother but doesn't find her. He eventually gives up. Hours pass until someone arrives.*
**???:**
Hello, hello, little chocolate! I'm back. Did you miss me?
**Mofuri:**
Mommy! You're here!!
**Mom:**
Oh, let me introduce you to a friend, little chocolate. This is Cotan.
**Cotan:**
Nice to meet you, buddy! Haha.
**Narrator:**
Mofuri was filled with joy seeing his mom return, but when he saw the man accompanying her, he felt disappointed and went to his room to do his homework.
**Mofuri:** *(Thinks)*
I wonder… When will I die? Or when will my mom die? Hmm… Even that strange guy who showed up out of nowhere… Whatever. My only goal is to discover the "knowledge of the perfect life." Let's see… *(Writes)*
Well, I'm 15 years old. According to my calculations, in the next 3 to 5 years I'll begin the first step of the perfect life. But first, I need to fill myself with "perfection."
**Narrator:**
After finishing all his activities, he goes to the bathroom, which is full of facial cleansing products, and does several facial exercises to shape his face like a model's. Then, before sleeping, he writes down some classmates' names in his notebook and goes to bed at 8:30 p.m.
In the early hours of the morning, he hears his mom scream from the living room, but he ignores it and keeps sleeping.
**Mofuri:** *(Alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m.)*
Oh, great. My goal hasn't faded. I have to keep going as much as I can. I don't have time. Brior is waiting for me in the future. If I delay, I won't be able to see their face. I won't rest until I can see their life…
**Narrator:**
When he gets up, he returns to his facial routine, exercises, writes more names in his notebook, looks at an old photo of his father with his mother, and leaves for school two hours early. His mother wakes up and watches him through the window.
**Mom:**
Ugh, these rats are such a nuisance… My head… it hurts so much. Wh-where am I?
**Cotan:**
SHUT UP! And lie down. Let that brat rot out there.
**Narrator:**
Mofuri walks anxiously through the streets, searching for something very important… What could it be?
**Mofuri:** *(Writes)*
Birth of Brior – Training: 422
Extraction of perfection from alternate realities:
What would you do if a dog peed on your shoes?
End of search: Low future risk
*(Speaks while walking)*
Alright, I've done this 442 times. If I'm lucky, I'll at least finish the search before school starts.
**Narrator:**
Mofuri spots an elderly couple and quickly approaches them.
**Mofuri:**
YES! THEY ALWAYS LIKE ANSWERING ME. WHAT GREAT LUCK! Today I won't have to try so hard. Old people are the best for completing my daily questions. *(Approaches them smiling)*
**Elderly Man:**
Hehe, here comes that kid again. Hehe, doesn't he have anything better to do?
**Elderly Woman:**
Leave him be, dear. In adolescence you made plenty of mistakes too. Remember that time you drank toilet water without knowing? Hahaha!
**Elderly Man:**
HOHOHO, those were the days! At least I could move without a cane. *(Both laugh)*
**Mofuri:**
What would you do if a dog peed on your shoes?
**Narrator:**
The elderly couple look at each other for a moment and burst into laughter.
**Elderly Man:**
Hoho, this kid is incredible… Well… I think I'd kick it so it wouldn't do it again. Did a dog pee on you, kid?
**Elderly Woman:**
Well, dogs don't do it on purpose. They're not like us—they just act on instinct. So I'd change my shoes.
**Elderly Man:**
Hoho, why do you answer so seriously? You're so boring, Margaret. Can't you see it's a joke?
**Mofuri:**
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your knowledge. It will be useful in the future. *(Leaves and starts writing in his notebook)*
**Elderly Woman:** *(Watching him go)*
He's a strange boy, but I know he has good intentions.
**Elderly Man:**
You don't understand today's youth, Margaret. He's just pulling our leg.
**Elderly Woman:**
But you don't have any hair left to pull, Johnson! HAHAHA!
**Mofuri:**
Oh… Great. This is very valuable. People's minds have time and power, and when I take ownership of that, I get closer, step by step, to the "KNOWLEDGE OF THE PERFECT LIFE." Before I can obtain a vessel for Brior to be reborn, I need to train myself. Vessels are very demanding—they want attention, time, and blah blah blah… My only purpose is you… Brior…
**Narrator:**
As he walks, he passes a new ice cream shop that just opened. An employee is offering small samples to passersby.
**Employee:**
Good morning, young man. Would you like to try? Believe me, they're high quality and—
**Mofuri:** *(Interrupts him)*
What would you do if a dog peed on your shoes?
**Employee:** *(Thinks)*
How rude. Doesn't he want ice cream? *(Ignores him and calls others)* Good morning, ma'am. Would you like to try?
**Mofuri:**
What would you do if a dog peed on your shoes? PLEASE ANSWER. I NEED TO KNOW.
**Employee:** *(Thinks)*
What an annoying kid. Why am I so unlucky on my first day? *(Answers)* Why don't you find out for yourself? Look at that stray dog over there. Go on, don't waste time.
**Mofuri:** *(Walks away saddened)*
Well, you don't always get what you want, I suppose… I was really interested in his answer because of his personality. It's a shame. *(Starts writing in his notebook)* 31% daily extraction.
**Narrator:**
Suddenly, an old man—tall, with a beard down to his chest and a long coat—grabs Mofuri by the shoulders, looks him straight in the eye, and pleads through tears…
**???:**
MY NAME IS RICHARD PATRICK. EVERYONE HAS EXCLUDED ME AND NOW I LIVE ON THE STREET. THEY THINK I'M CRAZY, BUT THE UNIVERSE HAS DESTINED ME TO SPEAK TO YOU, BOY. LISTEN CAREFULLY: IN 4 YEARS, ALIENS WILL INVADE EARTH AND WE WILL ALL DIE. THERE'S NOTHING LEFT BUT TO WRITHE IN FEAR LIKE THE POOR MORTALS WE ARE. THERE'S NOTHING MORE TO DO.
**Mofuri:**
What would you do if a dog peed on your shoes?
**Richard:**
LISTEN TO ME, BOY. IF A DOG PEED ON MY SHOES, IT WOULDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THE EARTH IS GOING TO BE DESTROYED BY THEM. I MYSELF WOULD PEE ON THE DOG AFTERWARD BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING LEFT BUT TO WAIT FOR THE END. SO IT WOULD EVEN BE A GOOD THING—IT WOULD DISTRACT ME FOR A FEW SECONDS FROM THE SAD REALITY AWAITING ME.
**Narrator:**
The man suddenly runs off, screaming in terror, but Mofuri still tries to process what just happened. Then he smiles and starts writing in his notebook again.
**Mofuri:**
It's the first time a single answer from someone has reached 100% extraction of perfection from alternate realities…
**END.**