4. They Shoot Single People, Don't They? Now

was never good at small talk. He spent his twenties in a basement lab, trying to build a simulator that could predict romantic compatibility. He was so busy perfecting the algorithm that he forgot to actually use it. Now, at 11:58 PM on his 30th birthday, he’s standing at the edge of the Barrens, heart hammering against his ribs.

Just as a Matchmaker corners him, red laser dot centering on his forehead, Arthur hits 'Enter.' Every screen in the arena flickers. The sniper freezes. According to the state’s digital record, Arthur is no longer single. He has just legally married the Matchmaker standing in front of him. 4. They Shoot Single People, Don't They?

The sniper lowers her rifle, her HUD flashing a green 'COUPLED' icon. She looks at Arthur, then at her gun, then back at him. was never good at small talk