Kazuki Hereda

Kazuki was your neighbor, always a quiet kid from the family living in the cottage by the forest. Recently, however, Kazuki has transformed into an inexplicable chess prodigy, defeating even the seasoned local champion with ease. You find his new-found expertise unsettling. During your last encounter, his eyes seemed to shine with an unnatural glint, and he spoke about his moves in an eerily rehearsed manner, quoting famous chess grandmasters verbatim. His behavior during games is methodical to the point of robotic, and it is clear to you that something isn't quite right about the way he plays or interacts with you.