| 11 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The kid asked me when we'll have something hot to eat. I said soon. | |
| 16 | No. 8, Fixes Things | Does anyone remember what that breakfast place at the corner tasted like? I suddenly thought of it this morning. | |
| 19 | No. 11, Works Days | Yesterday I dreamed I was eating. Waking up made it worse. These past few days I keep thinking about all those things I used to buy casually. Back then I never thought they were anything special. | |
| 31 | Accountant (No. 7) | I redid this chart. Before, I calculated by days, but that doesn't make sense anymore since things spoil on their own. Now I'm calculating by what's still edible, and my own column is down by thirty percent. | |
| 44 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Who can still cook hot food? I can trade for it. Name your terms. | |
| 63 | Accountant (No. 7) | I did the math. The last time someone on this street cooked a meal was nine days ago. | |
| 82 | No. 8, Fixes Things | I still have half a pack of candy. Saving it for the kid at 14's place. | |
| 95 | Nurse (No. 22) | For those with wounds that haven't healed, eating something hot will help them recover faster. | |
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| No. 29, The One With Connections | That smell... from 12's place? I can get stuff through my channels too, it's just that the roads haven't been safe lately. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The kid is asking what that smell is. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Someone I know has a batch of instant food, was supposed to deliver it these past couple days. If the roads weren't blocked, I would've shared it with everyone already. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | I can smell it. I'm alone here, but even just the smell is nice. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | Number 29, that batch of instant food you promised, that diesel fuel, and that supply channel—haven't seen any of it. Number 12 hasn't said a word, but at least their pot's cooking every day. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | What do you know. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Everyone just calm down. But speaking of which, some people on this street are definitely living more comfortably than others. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Most people on this street are struggling to get by, yet someone's cooking up a storm every day. I'm keeping track of this. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | ...Forget I asked. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Stop this. Whoever has extra should keep it for winter. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Some people on this street are living better than others—we all know it. Everyone should contribute a little to make it fair. We can't have people hoarding forever. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | You haven't said a word about how much you have on your end in a hundred days. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | If No. 12 has any extra, the kids would be really happy. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child and I are both here. Thanks for thinking of us. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Once my shipment arrives, I'll treat the whole street to a meal. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | You've been saying that for ninety days. | |
| | 14, it's at my door. Come get it. | |
| | 8, I can't make it taste like the breakfast place. Make do. It's at my door - come get it. | |
| | 11, it's sitting at my door. Come and take it. | |
| | 7, I topped up your column a little. It's at my door. | |
| | 9, no trade needed. It's at my door - come take it. | |
| | Lit the stove today. 7, come to my door for it. | |
| | 8, you don't have to put up the candy this time. My door - help yourself. | |
| | 22, you eat first. It's at my door - grab it when you pass by. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Picked it up. The kid is holding the bowl and won't let go. Thank you. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | That's rare. Not many people are willing to give anything away these days. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Not that taste. Better than that. I washed the bowl. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | I can smell it. This time it's drifting over from 8's place. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | I didn't think anyone would actually spare me a portion. I won't be having that dream tonight. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Someone's still willing to give. This street hasn't fallen apart yet. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | Picked it up. I'm putting this under your name, not as a debt. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | I saw that column in the ledger. Good thing. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | ...You didn't name any terms. I'll remember that. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Someone who doesn't name terms is rare. Remember this one. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | It's been nine days. Today it can go back to zero. | |
| No. 13, Old Couple | My old man caught the smell and asked whose place it was from. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | I still have that half a pack of candy. I'll take this one. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The kid's candy doesn't have to come from 8 anymore. I'll say thanks on his behalf. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Went over at midday to get it. I hadn't eaten all day. Thank you. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | You don't see this out there. Where I was before, every door was shut tight. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Whose water pump is it in the backyard that starts up by itself in the middle of the night? It's been going off for three nights now. If it happens again, I'm going over there myself tomorrow to check it out. Don't expect me to be polite about it. | |
| Family (No. 18) | It's not us. | |
| No. 19 | It's ours, sorry about that. The pressure switch is acting up and kicks in by itself at night. I'll have someone come look at it tomorrow. For now, I'll shut off the main valve for the next few days. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Let me bring up something serious. The houses on this street are all getting old, so you should all dig out your insurance policies and take a look, especially the water and fire coverage. I've been in this business for over ten years, and I'm willing to help you go through them—no charge. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Also, just a reminder—you should stock up on some essentials at home. I just stocked up last month myself. Doesn't take up much space, and even if you don't need it, you're not losing out. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Insurance is a rip-off. When something actually happens, the payout isn't even enough to fix a roof. If you need repairs, just come to me directly. I know people who can get it done way faster than going through insurance. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | I can read the terms myself. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | We're renting, so do we need to check this too? We're both from out of town and haven't bought anything for the house yet—even the pots belong to the landlord. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | The seasons are changing, and the clinic lines have been stretching into the hallways these past two weeks. If you have kids or elderly family at home, stock up on common medications ahead of time. Don't wait until someone gets sick to rush to the hospital. | |
| No. 13, Old Couple | Thanks for thinking of us. We both get our medications on long-term prescriptions—one month at a time, and we just picked up this month's supply. | |
| Neighbor | Sorry to bother everyone, but does anyone know where there's a cheap print shop around here? I need to submit my thesis next week, and the machine at school is broken again. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | There's one at the north intersection—five cents per page, half the price of the one by the school gate. | |
| No. 16 | Can anyone give me a ride tomorrow after work? My car's radiator is leaking, so I took it to the shop. They said it'll take three or four days. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | I'll be coming back from the north side around 6:30. Just wait for me at the intersection. I'll be there at the same time these next few days. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Has anyone noticed the water pressure on this street has been unstable lately? I've asked several neighbors, and it doesn't seem to affect everyone. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Just heard some news. Something seems to have happened in the city—several roads are blocked off. The reporter sounded urgent, but was vague about what's going on. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | I passed by there today and didn't see anything unusual. The road was a bit congested, but that road is always jammed. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | The news reports on just about anything these days. If something really serious happened, we wouldn't be the first to know. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Anyone know a master who repairs phonographs? The kind with wind-up mechanisms. It's running slow, probably because the spring is loose. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | People still fix those things these days? | |
| No. 6, The Young One | That white car is blocking the fire lane again, third day now. Whoever owns it, please move it. If there's an emergency, the fire truck won't be able to get through. | |
| No. 20 | It's mine, heading down to move it now. I was smoking on the balcony and didn't check my phone. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Anyone free this weekend? My kid's been cooped up all week. I'm thinking of setting up something to eat in the courtyard - everyone can just bring something. The weather forecast says it'll be sunny this weekend. | |
| No. 2, That Family | Count us in. Ours is going stir-crazy too, running around the house all day. | |
| No. 17 | I'll be back this weekend, should make it. Just two more weeks left in the semester. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | We'll come too. We're not great at cooking though - is it okay if we bring drinks? | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | My mom needs to go to the market tomorrow afternoon, it's a 20-minute walk. If anyone else is going that way, could you give her a ride? She has some trouble walking, and I can't get away from work tomorrow. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I'm free in the afternoon, I can walk with her. What time? | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Three o'clock. That's so kind of you, thank you. | |
| No. 28 | Does anyone have spare AA batteries? My flashlight died, I'll buy some tomorrow and pay you back. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | I have a new pack. I've put them in the metal box by your door, help yourself. No need to pay me back. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | The morning broadcast was still talking about yesterday's incident, mentioned two more streets than yesterday. Different person reading it, tone seemed off. | |
| Neighbor | Sorry to bother everyone, does anyone know where there's an affordable print shop nearby? Need to submit some documents for work, due tomorrow. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I've got everything for the weekend—meat and vegetables. Anyone have a grill I could borrow? Mine broke last year. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | We're going grocery shopping after work today. Let us know if you need us to pick anything up. Also buying a pot—can't keep borrowing the landlord's forever. | |
| No. 16 | Car's fixed, picking it up tomorrow afternoon. Thanks to No. 11 for giving me rides these past few days. | |
| No. 24, Runs a Shop | Got a shipment of water at the shop today, by the case. Anyone who wants some, come grab it—don't be shy. It's good to stock up now that it's getting hot. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | My contact says there's a shipment coming this week—rice, flour, oil, all 30% cheaper than retail. Let me know what you need and I'll handle the group order. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | My mom just left for the market. Number 14 couldn't go with her today because she had something to do, so I told her to take her time. She said she'll be back before 3 o'clock. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | I found someone for that clockwork—an old master craftsman. He said he'll come by next Wednesday to take a look. Once it's fixed, I'll put it in the courtyard and play a record for everyone. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Should someone bring in the flowers from their balcony? The sky looks a bit ominous today. | |
| No. 19 | Did something happen at the intersection? Someone's shouting, but it doesn't sound like an argument. We can't see the intersection from the second floor—can anyone else see what's going on? | |
| No. 6, The Young One | I can hear it too. There's a car honking non-stop, and it's heading this way. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | The radio's cut out. It was playing just fine, then suddenly went silent. It's not my unit—both stations are the same. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | It's about to get dark. Everyone needs to do three things right now: First, barricade your doors. Put a table sideways with the long edge against the door—don't use chairs, the legs will slip. Second, pull all first-floor curtains shut. Third, don't turn on lights, don't make noise. Anyone with kids, get them settled first. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | My mom's still not back. She left at 3, said she'd be home by 3. Can't get through to her phone—it just keeps ringing. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I was supposed to go with her this afternoon. The kid suddenly got sick, so I couldn't make it. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | This isn't on you. She comes and goes as she pleases—I've told her many times. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Nobody goes outside. There's something that needs to be said clearly right now. If anyone gets scratched or bitten by someone, no matter how small the wound is, report it in the group immediately. Scratches and bites are two different things, but don't treat either one lightly. | |
| No. 20 | Scratched? Who got scratched? I was just looking from the balcony, and those people walking around down there... something's wrong with how they're moving. | |
| No. 15 | We're not at home, we're in that supermarket up north. The entrance is packed with people pushing in, so we can't get out. The lights are still on inside. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Go deeper inside, find a room with a door you can lock. Don't stay out in the aisles. | |
| No. 16 | I'm under the overpass on the north side. My car's still at the repair shop—haven't picked it up yet. The road's impassable right now, there are several cars blocking the intersection ahead. I'll find somewhere to wait it out until things clear up here. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | We're both at home with the door barricaded. But we didn't get a chance to buy groceries today, and we literally have nothing to eat at home. Does anyone have extra food they could lend us? We'll definitely pay you back later. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | I've got rice and flour. Once this mess outside blows over, I'll bring you a couple of bags. For now, nobody open your doors. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | Thank you. We're not in a rush. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | I told you all to stock up on supplies. Even mentioned it in the group chat a couple of days ago. Not one of you took it seriously. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | That was No. 9 who said that. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Same difference. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I've got enough supplies at home, and I just replaced my security door last year. Haven't touched the batch I stocked up on last month, so no worries about my place for now. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | What's the point of talking about this now. | |
| No. 26 | Someone broke into my house just now. It was people, two of them. They took rice and canned food from the cabinet and left. | |
| No. 26 | They busted the door in. It won't close. I'm blocking it with a cabinet. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Who did it? Speak up now, and go fix his door. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | I'm asking one more time. Who broke into 26's place. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | It was me. His door was already broken open, and the stuff would just go bad sitting there. I took two bags of rice, didn't touch anything else. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Did you break the door or was it already damaged. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | It was already like that when I went in. | |
| No. 17 | The School is locked down. They told us to stay in the dorms and not move. Some people here are trying to run out too. My phone's down to around 10%, so I'm turning it off to save battery. I'll come back online later. | |
| No. 25 | My yellow dog ran out at dusk and hasn't come back. I went out to call for it just now but didn't dare go far. On my way back, I saw a few people standing motionless at the street corner—something didn't look right about them. I've locked my door. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | How long were you outside? Did anything touch you? | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Roll up your sleeves and pant legs and check yourself over, including your ankles. If there are any cuts or scratches, speak up now. | |
| No. 26 | The cabinet can't hold it back anymore. The door is banging. | |
| No. 19 | Our door is unlocked. We forgot to lock it when we took the trash out at dusk and just remembered. I can hear noises downstairs, and we're too scared to go down. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Don't go down. Get into the bedroom, lock the door, and barricade it with a cabinet. Listen to me, don't go downstairs. | |
| No. 26 | It got in. | |
| No. 27 | The glass on my living room window is cracked. It was hit from the outside. My flashlight's dead too, and now there's no light in the house at all. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Use a cabinet to block the window, and don't stand in front of it. The batteries are still in the metal box by your door. Get them when it's light out, and don't open the door now. | |
| Neighbor | I'm at home, door's locked, curtains drawn. Nothing's happening on my end, just a bit noisy. Everyone stay safe. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | Is anyone still here? I'm alone at home, and I haven't dared turn off the lights since it got dark. The quieter it gets, the more uneasy I feel. If you're here, please say something. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | Here. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Here. We're both here. The kid just fell asleep. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Here. Nobody turn off your lights. You can't see the door if they're off. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Here. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Here. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Here. | |
| Family (No. 18) | Here. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | Thank you. | |
| Neighbor | I'm at home, door's locked, curtains drawn. Nothing's happening on my end, just a bit noisy. Everyone stay safe. | |
| No. 28 | The door's been broken down. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | My mom's phone still goes through. It rang for a long time. Nobody picked up. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | There are still a few stations playing the same segment—it's footage from the daytime. All other frequencies are dead. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | When will it get light? | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | It's dawn. I'll go out and take a look in a bit. | |
| 1 | Electrician (No. 1) | It's dawn. We haven't heard from a few homes since last night. I'm going to read out the door numbers. Answer when I call yours. | |
| 2 | Accountant (No. 7) | I made a list of everything in my place: rice, flour, water, canned goods, medicine, and how long each will last. Writing it down makes me feel a bit better. | |
| 3 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | No. 7 made a list of their household supplies in the group chat—that's a good idea. I don't need to count mine though. I haven't touched the batch I stocked up on last month, so don't worry about me for now. | |
| 5 | No. 23, Young Couple | I want to go out for a bit. There's a small store at the north intersection, about a seven or eight-minute walk. Just to grab some rice and flour—twenty minutes round trip. We're renting, so there's basically nothing at our place to begin with. She hasn't eaten anything for two days. | |
| 6 | No. 23, Young Couple | I'm outside now, at the street corner. It's even quieter than it looked—there's nothing out here at all. Twenty minutes. | |
| 7 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Something outside is ramming my door. It's throwing its whole body against it, making the door frame shake. It's hit seven or eight times already. My child and I are in the back room. | |
| 9 | No. 6, The Young One | Someone's outside my door. | |
| 13 | Electrician (No. 1) | Just picked this up on my radio—large numbers moving from the outskirts into the city. It's not just one person reporting it. Two stations are both saying the same thing. | |
| 14 | Foreman (No. 3) | Another wave outside, coming down from the north. Are all the barricades in place? | |
| 21 | Electrician (No. 1) | Around midnight last night, there was some commotion on the street. It wasn't those things. Those things don't knock on doors. | |
| 23 | Foreman (No. 3) | It's cold tonight. Don't seal your doors and windows tight if you're burning charcoal—leave a crack open. I can't say this enough times. | |
| 24 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | There was a bag of charcoal by the door this morning. Thank you. | |
| 25 | Nurse (No. 22) | No. 13, the elderly couple, didn't answer their door this morning. They're both in their seventies, on long-term medication, and couldn't get their prescription filled last month. The day before yesterday, the old foreman told everyone to burn charcoal but leave gaps for ventilation—they followed the instructions. I can see the gap through the window. | |
| 30 | Electrician (No. 1) | Someone on the radio said there's a problem with food. Stuff that's been sitting around—even if it looks fine, it might not be. | |
| 33 | Nurse (No. 22) | No. 2's family stopped responding today. They have a kid about the same age as No. 14's. | |
| 34 | Foreman (No. 3) | Here they come again. Third time this month. Everyone, hold the line. | |
| 38 | Electrician (No. 1) | Batteries. My radio needs two. It's okay if you don't have any, but... I might not be able to send updates anymore. | |
| 46 | Foreman (No. 3) | The cold wave has passed. No casualties this time. Last time, three families didn't leave enough of a gap in their windows—this time, zero. | |
| 49 | Foreman (No. 3) | Zombie horde incoming. You all know the drill. | |
| 50 | Nurse (No. 22) | Starting today, whoever gets a fever should let us know in the group first—don't try to tough it out alone. Symptoms: chills followed by fever, joint pain, rashes, and diarrhea. Speak up if you have two or more of these. | |
| 52 | No. 20, From Outside | I'm in the empty house at No. 20. Got here three days ago. Don't want to startle anyone, so I'm just giving a heads-up. | |
| 58 | Foreman (No. 3) | It's cold today. It's just for one day, so don't take anything apart. | |
| 60 | No. 11, Works Days | I've redistributed the supplies at home into three portions, should last until the end of the month. It's cold today, everyone stay warm, especially No. 14 with the kids. | |
| 61 | Foreman (No. 3) | This time is different. The numbers don't add up. Barricade the doors tight, don't all sleep tonight. | |
| 62 | Accountant (No. 7) | Last night at ten o'clock, six should have been lit but only five were. Room 11 wasn't lit. That's the one who works, always saying he's alone at Home. | |
| 66 | Nurse (No. 22) | Both No. 4 and No. 14 came down with a fever today, same symptoms. I only have enough Fever Meds for one person's full treatment. | |
| 68 | Nurse (No. 22) | No. 4 stopped responding this morning. His door is barred from the inside. | |
| 75 | Foreman (No. 3) | We're surrounded. Front and back. Starting today, no fires, no lights, no sounds. | |
| 77 | Foreman (No. 3) | I checked No. 18's place at noon, about twenty steps away. No. 5 kept watch from the window. Door's closed, locked from inside. | |
| 87 | Accountant (No. 7) | I changed the ledger. The old column said [How much longer can we last], now it says [How much to stockpile until next spring]. This is the first time in eighty-seven days I'm counting forward, not backward. | |
| 100 | Accountant (No. 7) | One hundred days. Ten of us are left to speak here today. | |
| 91 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | Just because we don't talk about certain things doesn't mean we don't know. Everyone on this street keeps their own mental record of who's helped whom and who's never lifted a finger. | |
| 91 | Accountant (No. 7) | I've made a list of what we'll need for spring. Who has extras, who's short on supplies—let's all just keep our own tallies. No need to put it all out in the open. | |
| 91 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I remember everyone who's left things at my door during these hundred days. When the children ask who gave them, I tell them it was people from this street. | |
| 96 | Accountant (No. 7) | This month, no one's come to ask me for anything, and no one's come to talk. It's been quiet. | |
| 96 | Foreman (No. 3) | If anyone's got extra nails and cloth strips, we'll need them for roof repairs come spring. Won't take them for nothing—we'll trade something else for them. | |
| 96 | Foreman (No. 3) | When spring comes and I need to fix the roof, all I have to do is call out and people come to help. You won't find that on other streets. | |
| 1 | Foreman (No. 3) | I boarded up half the first-floor window at my place. If anyone needs boards, I'll put them by my door at noon. I can walk them over if you're just a house or two away. | |
| 1 | Nurse (No. 22) | I've got some anti-inflammatory meds and bandages here. Don't ignore it if you cut your hand—in this weather, it'll get infected in two days. | |
| 1 | Electrician (No. 1) | My radio picked up two stations today, both replaying stuff from three days ago. I'll post here if I get anything new. | |
| 1 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child and I are doing okay. She cried for a long time last night, asking when she can go outside to play. | |
| 1 | Accountant (No. 7) | I counted everything in the house for the third time. The numbers haven't changed, but I still count it all once a day. | |
| 1 | No. 11, Works Days | Will someone please talk to me? I'm alone at home and haven't heard a human voice all day. The quieter it gets, the worse I feel. | |
| 1 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I'm by myself here, but I've got enough to eat. My mom went out the day the disaster hit and never came back. | |
| 1 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | If anyone's short on something, just speak up and see if someone else can pitch in. We need to look after each other in times like these. | |
| 1 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | Is everyone still holding up okay? I'm not asking for details, just want to get a sense of how we're all doing. | |
| 1 | No. 8, Fixes Things | I fixed that chair with the broken leg in the yard. It's not like I have anything else to do. | |
| 14 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day eighteen. Fifteen people responded to roll call this morning. Last week, it was nineteen. Only Nurse No. 22 has a little medicine. For rice and flour, everyone is on their own. | |
| 14 | Foreman (No. 3) | I boarded up that back window on the second floor today too. If there aren't enough boards for the first floor, just make do for now, but don't use the thin ones. | |
| 14 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My child and I are still here. We haven't been able to cook anything for over ten days now. All we have left at home are dry goods. | |
| 14 | Electrician (No. 1) | My radio is only picking up one clear station today, and another that's mostly static. It used to pick up three. | |
| 14 | Nurse (No. 22) | Anyone with kids or elderly, keep them warm these next few days. I don't have much medicine left, so try not to use any unless you really have to. | |
| 14 | No. 11, Works Days | I divided everything at home into three portions today. After doing that, I'm even more anxious because now I can see exactly how many days it'll last. | |
| 14 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | Last time someone mentioned they had stockpiled supplies before the disaster—was that you, No. 9 Insurance Sales? I'm not trying to pressure anyone, just remembering that conversation. | |
| 14 | No. 29, The One With Connections | Someone I know says there's a batch of rice and flour coming into the city in the next couple of days. I'm asking about prices. Let me know if you want some—don't wait until it's too late to get your share. | |
| 14 | No. 4, The Loud One | You people complain about me being noisy all the time. Yesterday I left two wooden planks at the door of the kindergarten teacher in unit 14—that door of hers should have been fixed ages ago. How is she supposed to manage the kids by herself? | |
| 14 | No. 8, Fixes Things | If anyone has old battery casings, don't throw them away. I want to use them to try and make a hand-cranked device. No guarantees it'll work. | |
| 14 | Electrician (No. 1) | There's a smell coming from No. 12's place today. The wind's been blowing this way for the past couple of days. | |
| 14 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I'm by myself here, and I still have rice. I've put my mom's things away and haven't touched them. | |
| 14 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | If it really comes down to someone running out of food, I definitely won't just stand by and watch. I'm putting that out there today. | |
| 31 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day thirty-four. Last night at ten o'clock, twelve lights were on in this street. I counted once last month around this time—back then there were too many to count. | |
| 31 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My child and I are both here. She hasn't been talking much these past two days, so I've been telling her stories about the old times. | |
| 31 | Nurse (No. 22) | I still have three packs of fever reducers left. I never used to share the numbers, but I'm telling you now because everyone should know. | |
| 31 | Foreman (No. 3) | I fixed the door at my place today. My hands aren't too steady—took me six tries to get the nail in. | |
| 31 | Electrician (No. 1) | Nothing but static today. I took the radio apart and cleaned it, but it didn't help. There's just no one broadcasting out there anymore. | |
| 31 | Electrician (No. 1) | Number 12's place still has lights on at night. The only house on this whole street. | |
| 31 | No. 11, Works Days | If someone stops responding one day, would you all do what you did last time—ask twice and then just give up? | |
| 31 | No. 29, The One With Connections | My shipment is stuck on the west side of the city. If the roads were clear, it would've been distributed by now. | |
| 31 | No. 5, Lives Alone | It's just me here. Today I cleaned up my mom's room and put everything back exactly as it was. | |
| 31 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | To be honest, some people on this street are living more comfortably than others, and we all know it. | |
| 31 | No. 8, Fixes Things | The spring on my gramophone is getting looser and looser. It stops after just two turns. | |
| 31 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I have a suggestion. Each household should give a rough idea of what supplies they have left. No need for exact numbers, but if someone's really in trouble, we should be prepared to help. | |
| 31 | Foreman (No. 3) | If anyone's door is broken, don't put off fixing it. At noon I can walk to houses one or two doors away, but I won't go farther than that, and you shouldn't come to me either. | |
| 51 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day fifty-six. I counted the people who spoke in the group chat this week—eleven. As for those who didn't speak, I don't dare count them, but I don't dare not count them either. | |
| 51 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day seventy. Still the same ten people. No one else has dropped out these past two weeks. I've got nine days' worth of rice left. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My child and I are both here. She asked me today if everyone had moved away. | |
| 51 | Nurse (No. 22) | I only have one pack of fever reducers left. Save it for whoever really gets a high fever. Everyone else will have to tough it out. | |
| 51 | Foreman (No. 3) | I checked the door frames of three homes today, all from looking through the windows. Number 18's is the loosest. I'll pass over two wooden planks at noon tomorrow. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | That radio station in the distance came on again today. Couldn't make out what they were saying, but someone was talking. | |
| 51 | No. 20, From Outside | I'm staying in the empty room at number 20. Those few streets to the west emptied out last month—I came over from there. | |
| 51 | No. 20, From Outside | I helped Old Foreman No. 3 move boards for half the day, and he gave me two handfuls of rice. This street is better than any I've seen. | |
| 51 | No. 29, The One With Connections | No. 5, your place is closest to No. 18's—just a dozen steps or so. If you go take a look, I can share some stuff with you. You're on your own anyway. | |
| 51 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | It's only fair if everyone contributes something. We can't have people hoarding forever. I'm being blunt, but everyone here knows what I mean. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | No. 21, that brass mantel clock on your windowsill belonged to No. 26. The night of the disaster, someone broke into his place to loot, smashed his door, and he was gone by morning. That clock has a chipped corner on the base—I've seen it through the window many times. | |
| 51 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I'm here alone. My mom went out the day of the disaster and never came back. I'm still keeping her things. | |
| 51 | No. 8, Fixes Things | I cleaned up that record and put it on the windowsill. It looks like its old self again. | |
| 51 | No. 4, The Loud One | I know I speak harshly, I'm aware of that. But I'm not the one on this street stealing things or refusing to help people in need. | |
| 51 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I'm almost running out too. I used to be able to spare a little, but I really can't anymore. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | Number 12's chimney has been smoking for the past couple of days. Everyone else's chimneys went cold long ago. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Yesterday there was a small package at my door, don't know who left it. It kept the child fed for a good while. | |
| 51 | No. 11, Works Days | I've divided up everything at home into three portions—enough to last until the end of the month. It's cold today, everyone stay warm. | |
| 51 | Nurse (No. 22) | The medicine I left at No. 14's door is gone. I was watching from my window, only stepped away for a moment. | |
| 51 | Foreman (No. 3) | If anyone has spare cloth strips, don't throw them away. Cloth works better than paper for sealing window gaps—paper becomes useless once it gets damp. | |
| 51 | Accountant (No. 7) | I've compiled the past six months' records into one sheet. Looking back, not a single month has been better than the one before. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child and I are both here. Today she drew a door on paper and said it's our house. | |
| 86 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day ninety. Still ten people. The number hasn't changed since day fifty—it's the best number we've had in these ninety days. | |
| 86 | Foreman (No. 3) | I've made a list of what needs fixing come spring. Three spots on the roof, two sections of fence, one drain. My hands aren't what they used to be, so I'll need someone to help me. | |
| 86 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child and I are both here. She's been asking more questions these past couple of days. I'm taking that as a good sign. | |
| 86 | Electrician (No. 1) | My radio picked up nothing across all frequencies today. It's been three days now. | |
| 86 | Nurse (No. 22) | We're out of medicine. No one's gotten sick this past month—we can count ourselves lucky. | |
| 86 | No. 5, Lives Alone | It's just me here. Come spring, I'm thinking of clearing out my mom's room. | |
| 86 | No. 20, From Outside | I've been living on this street for over a month now. This place is better than what's out there—I've said it before, and I still think so. | |
| 86 | No. 8, Fixes Things | The spring's broken and can't be fixed. There's nowhere to find parts like that anymore. But that bird came back yesterday. | |
| 86 | No. 29, The One With Connections | Things will be better this time next year. My contact says once the road opens up, supplies will start flowing down. | |
| 86 | Accountant (No. 7) | I added a new column to my ledger: "How much to stockpile by next spring." This is the first time in ninety days I've planned ahead. | |
| 86 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | After these hundred days, every household knows what's what. I speak my mind, but I've never done anyone wrong. | |
| 86 | Foreman (No. 3) | Those households at the east end never joined our group chat. I don't even know if they're still around. There are more people on this street than just us. | |
| 1 | Neighbor | I'm home, living alone at No. 10. Been going through some old books I had stored away these past couple of days. Can't really focus on reading, but it's better than listening to what's going on outside all the time. | |
| 14 | Neighbor | I'm doing okay over here. If I ration carefully, I can make it to next month. Thanks for checking in, everyone. | |
| 31 | Neighbor | When boiling water, leave the lid slightly open. The steam escapes faster and the smell doesn't spread as much. Used to do this back in the dorms. | |
| 51 | Neighbor | I live next to No. 12. Over the past hundred days, he's never asked anyone in the group for anything, and never argued with anyone. I don't know what you're talking about. | |
| 51 | Neighbor | I live alone, but I'm not too scared. I can still hear people talking on this street, and that's enough. | |
| 86 | Neighbor | When spring comes, I want to take all my books outside to air them out. After sitting all winter, the pages have gotten damp. | |
| 1 | Neighbor | I'm at home, living alone at No. 12. Back when I was working, I always wanted to rest. Now I'm home every day, but I can't sleep. | |
| 14 | Neighbor | I'm doing okay over here. If I ration carefully, I can make it to next month. Thanks for checking in, everyone. | |
| 31 | Neighbor | Don't scrape the burnt bottom of the pot with metal—it'll just make it worse. Soak it in cold water overnight and it'll come right off. I had to figure out everything myself when I was renting that old place. | |
| 51 | Neighbor | I live next to Unit 10. In these hundred days, she's never asked anyone in the group for anything, and she's never fought with anyone. I don't know what you're all talking about. | |
| 51 | Neighbor | I live alone. I used to think living alone was peaceful, but I don't feel that way anymore. | |
| 86 | Neighbor | Come spring, I want to find some decent work. Though I don't know if there'll be any decent work left. | |
| 1 | Foreman (No. 3) | Strong winds today. Check everything behind your doors. | |
| 1 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The kid and I are both here. Today's been okay. | |
| 1 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Just me here, doing alright. | |
| 1 | Electrician (No. 1) | Nothing new on my radio today. I'll post here if there's any news. | |
| 1 | Nurse (No. 22) | No one is feeling unwell today. | |
| 1 | No. 8, Fixes Things | Fixed a small thing today. Nothing useful, just can't keep my hands idle. | |
| 1 | Accountant (No. 7) | Counted everything. Same as yesterday. | |
| 6 | Electrician (No. 1) | The young man from Unit 23 came running back, carrying two bags. Things were following him, more than one, coming out of that alley to the east. | |
| 7 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | It stopped. Stopped when dawn was breaking. The door is still there, with a dent in the middle. The child fell asleep later. | |
| 15 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | They're everywhere outside. | |
| 16 | Foreman (No. 3) | The rolling shutter door at No. 24 is open. I watched from my window for half an hour, but no one came out. I didn't go over—it's seven or eight households away, too far to reach. | |
| 22 | Nurse (No. 22) | If you haven't slept well the past couple of days, try to catch up on sleep during the day. If your door is broken, don't wear yourself out fixing it, but make sure it's done before dark. | |
| 23 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I have charcoal here, plenty of it. Tomorrow at noon I'll go door to door and leave some at each doorstep. Just watch from your windows, don't come out. | |
| 28 | Nurse (No. 22) | Let me update you on our medication supplies. We're running low on fever reducers, but we still have enough for now. Just giving everyone a heads up. | |
| 38 | Accountant (No. 7) | I calculated the power usage for my place. If I only run it for one hour each day, it can last another six days. | |
| 44 | Foreman (No. 3) | The temperature's dropping tonight—it'll be colder than last time. I'll say it again: if you're burning charcoal, leave a window cracked. | |
| 50 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Does anyone have extra Fever Meds? I can trade something for them. | |
| 73 | Electrician (No. 1) | I heard one clear sentence from that distant radio station today: [Stop heading east.] | |
| 75 | Accountant (No. 7) | No. 9, how much do you actually have left? The whole street ran out of fuel today, and you've been saying you have enough since day three. | |
| 76 | Accountant (No. 7) | Counting the lights at ten is the rule on this street. Four are on tonight. Number 18 didn't turn theirs on. | |
| 93 | No. 8, Fixes Things | The gramophone's spring broke. Can't fix it. There's nowhere to find that kind of spring anymore. | |
| 1 | Electrician (No. 1) | Radio frequencies are clearer at night. Today one station played music for two minutes, then cut out again. | |
| 1 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child is asleep. She's afraid of the dark now, so I left her one candle. Just one. | |
| 1 | No. 11, Works Days | It's starting up again outside. Can you hear it on your end? | |
| 1 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Nights are the hardest. At least during the day you can find something to do. | |
| 1 | Foreman (No. 3) | Don't turn off the lights. You can't see the door when it's dark. | |
| 1 | Nurse (No. 22) | No one reported a fever today. That's good news, but don't take it for granted. | |
| 14 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child asked what we're having for breakfast tomorrow. I said the same as yesterday, and she stopped asking. | |
| 14 | Electrician (No. 1) | After 10 PM, the sounds of those things move eastward. It's been like this for the past two days. | |
| 14 | No. 11, Works Days | When I can't sleep, I count the legs of the table behind the door. I've lost track of how many times I've counted them. | |
| 14 | Nurse (No. 22) | If anyone feels unwell, speak up during the day—if you tell me at night, I can't get over there. | |
| 14 | Foreman (No. 3) | It's windy tonight. If your window has gaps, stuff them with cloth, not paper. | |
| 14 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | Number 14 isn't having it easy either. Raising a child alone and making it this far is pretty good. | |
| 14 | No. 8, Fixes Things | A bird landed on my windowsill today. First living thing I've seen in two weeks. | |
| 14 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I'm alone here. I keep the lights on at night. Got used to it. | |
| 31 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My kid went to sleep early today. She's gotten thinner. I can tell. | |
| 31 | No. 5, Lives Alone | At night I often think about the day my mom went out. She said she'd be back before 3 o'clock. | |
| 31 | Electrician (No. 1) | Not a single station tonight. This is the first time there's been nothing at all. | |
| 31 | No. 11, Works Days | I calculated today how much longer I can hold out. I regretted doing the math as soon as I finished. | |
| 31 | Nurse (No. 22) | If anyone's feeling unwell tonight, speak up in the group first. Don't try to tough it out until morning. | |
| 31 | Electrician (No. 1) | Just caught a whiff of soap. Drifting toward No. 12's place. | |
| 31 | Foreman (No. 3) | Cold tonight. Don't burn charcoal with doors and windows sealed tight—leave some gaps. Can't say this enough times. | |
| 31 | No. 8, Fixes Things | Found an old record today, belonged to my father. Can't play it, but it's nice just to look at. | |
| 31 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | No. 1 keeps that machine running all day. Batteries are the scarcest thing on this whole street. Whether we hear the news or not, it doesn't really change anything. | |
| 31 | Accountant (No. 7) | I've got seven candles left on my end. Writing it down so I don't have to think about it tomorrow. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child's asleep. I'm saving my candles—lighting one every other day. | |
| 51 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Quiet at night. When it's quiet for long enough, you start to feel like you're the only one left on the whole street. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | Someone was shouting in the distance tonight. Three shouts, then nothing. Not from this street. | |
| 51 | Foreman (No. 3) | Ten o'clock. Flash your light in the window three times. I'll check on anyone who doesn't tomorrow at noon. | |
| 51 | Accountant (No. 7) | Ten o'clock. I counted nine lights. One short—I'll count again tomorrow. | |
| 51 | Nurse (No. 22) | If anyone's feeling unwell tonight, speak up. Medicine's running low, but I'm still here. | |
| 51 | No. 8, Fixes Things | That bird came back today. Right on my windowsill, stayed for a long time. | |
| 51 | No. 11, Works Days | I've figured out a lot of things these past couple days. Thank you all for everything. | |
| 51 | No. 20, From Outside | Those streets to the west—there's nobody left. I walked for two days and didn't see a single living soul. | |
| 51 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | Number 18 never talks or shows up. When we need to discuss things, do people like that even count as part of this street? | |
| 51 | No. 29, The One With Connections | When my shipment arrives, I'll treat the whole street to a meal. That's a promise. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Today my child asked if we're the last ones left. I said no. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | Tonight there's music coming from Number 12's place, very quiet. It's been a long time since we've heard any other sounds on this street. | |
| 51 | Foreman (No. 3) | Temperature drops tomorrow. Seal up any gaps you can tonight, don't wait until tomorrow. | |
| 51 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I'm alone here. I didn't go into my mom's room today. | |
| 86 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My child laughed once before bed today. I haven't heard that in a long time. | |
| 86 | Electrician (No. 1) | I turned off the radio tonight. Saving battery, and there's nothing worth listening to anyway. | |
| 86 | No. 5, Lives Alone | I've been alone for these hundred days. Probably will be from now on too. | |
| 86 | Foreman (No. 3) | Tomorrow won't be cold. Don't need my knee to tell me that—I can see it in the sky. | |
| 86 | Nurse (No. 22) | I've checked on all ten households. Everyone's fine. We can all sleep soundly tonight. | |
| 86 | No. 8, Fixes Things | I moved the record player by the window. It doesn't work, but it looks nice there. | |
| 86 | Accountant (No. 7) | Ten o'clock. Ten lights on. Everyone's here. | |
| 86 | Electrician (No. 1) | Sometimes I can hear people shouting from other streets. Just a couple of shouts, then nothing. Don't know who they're shouting to. | |
| 1 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child is asleep. | |
| 1 | Electrician (No. 1) | Nothing on the frequencies tonight. | |
| 1 | Foreman (No. 3) | Don't turn off your lights. | |
| 1 | No. 5, Lives Alone | The nights are long. | |
| 1 | Nurse (No. 22) | If anything happens tonight, let me know. I'm here. | |
| 1 | No. 8, Fixes Things | There are stars out tonight. | |
| 1 | No. 11, Works Days | Anyone still awake | |
| 1 | No. 4, The Loud One | I've nailed my windows shut. Got the nails out of the bed frame. Sleeping on the floor now, it'll do. Don't laugh, that's just how I am. I told everyone to brace their doors ages ago, nobody listened. | |
| 1 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Pushed the dresser behind the door. Did it alone, had to stop twice. No. 3, I braced it sideways like you said. | |
| 14 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day twenty. Nothing worth writing down today. | |
| 14 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | No. 9, that batch you mentioned last time, any of it left | |
| 14 | No. 8, Fixes Things | Spent all night working on the door hinge. | |
| 14 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Blew the candle out, then she wanted it lit again. Three times back and forth. The fourth time I said no. She cried for a while, then fell asleep. | |
| 14 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Turned the volume all the way down and held it against my ear. Doesn't matter if I can't make it out | |
| 31 | Electrician (No. 1) | Nothing but noise on the band tonight. Thought I caught a voice a moment ago, went back to find it, couldn't. | |
| 31 | Nurse (No. 22) | Split up the medicine. Left a little extra for No. 14, their child is small. | |
| 31 | Accountant (No. 7) | Eleven days of rice left. The oil ran out a while back. I never said. | |
| 31 | No. 11, Works Days | Can't sleep. | |
| 31 | No. 8, Fixes Things | Took the electric fan apart, trying to make a hand crank. It turns, but not enough to drive a bulb. No. 3, do you have a thicker belt over there. | |
| 31 | No. 29, The One With Connections | I have a line on kerosene. Can't say how much here. Message me privately if you need any. | |
| 31 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Only burned half a candle tonight. | |
| 31 | Foreman (No. 3) | Flashlight signal at ten. No. 18 didn't signal. | |
| 31 | No. 5, Lives Alone | A corner of the curtain came down in my mother's room | |
| 51 | No. 20, From Outside | Your street still has lights at night. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | A station was reading out names just now. It cut off halfway. I don't know where those people were from. | |
| 51 | Accountant (No. 7) | I didn't count tonight. | |
| 51 | Nurse (No. 22) | If someone in your place is coughing at night, say so here. Don't shout it out the window. | |
| 51 | No. 8, Fixes Things | The spring in the record player snapped. No. 1 says he has thin wire, I haven't dared open the door to go get it. | |
| 51 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child asked whether every home is down to one person. I didn't have an answer. | |
| 51 | Foreman (No. 3) | If you hear something being dragged along the street, don't turn on a light. | |
| 51 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | No. 20, where did you live before you came here | |
| 51 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Turned on my mother's radio for two minutes. | |
| 51 | No. 29, The One With Connections | Three roads are closed. The north one is bad going too. I'm working on it, and if I find a way I'll say so here first, I won't hold out on anyone. That's how the last batch got here. | |
| 51 | Electrician (No. 1) | No. 12's place stayed lit very late. | |
| 51 | No. 11, Works Days | Anyone there. | |
| 51 | No. 4, The Loud One | I know you all think I talk too much. If your child cries, don't cover their mouth. | |
| 51 | No. 20, From Outside | Someone asked me what it's like out there. Nothing worth saying. | |
| 86 | Accountant (No. 7) | Day ninety-one. Ten. | |
| 86 | Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child blew the candle out herself, said we should go easy on it. | |
| 86 | Electrician (No. 1) | Picked up a stretch of music. No. 8, if you get that record player working, play something too. | |
| 86 | No. 8, Fixes Things | The record player turns again. Put on my father's record, it stuck halfway. Took it apart once more, still sticks in the same place. Probably a tooth off a gear, or maybe not. | |
| 86 | No. 5, Lives Alone | Went into my mother's room for a moment tonight. | |
| 86 | Foreman (No. 3) | No need to seal the gaps tonight. | |
| 86 | Nurse (No. 22) | Two packets of medicine left. | |
| 86 | No. 21, Smooth Talker | No. 7, are you still keeping that ledger | |
| 86 | Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | A stack of insurance policies, now propping up a table leg. | |
| | Here. | |
| | Number 12 here. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | I've got extras. Let me know if you need any. | |
| | My condolences. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | I heard it on my end last night too. | |
| | Didn't hear anything. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | Anyone need charcoal? I've got some. | |
| | I left a gap, so it's fine. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | I've got some. I'll leave it at your door. | |
| | Let me check if I have any at home. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | I still have some here. | |
| | That's not for us to decide. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | He was still talking to me last month. | |
| | Stop knocking. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| | All here. | |
| | We'll talk about it next year. | |
| | (No reply) | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | No. 3 here. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | No. 7 here. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | No. 14 here. My child and I are both here. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Number 22 here. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Number 5 here. Just me on my end. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Number 9 here. No worries on my end. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Number 8 here. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | Number 11 here. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Number 21 here. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | Number 4 here. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Number 29 here. | |
| Family (No. 18) | Here. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 25. 26. 27. 28. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Roll call's done. Nine didn't respond. I'll call it again tomorrow morning. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | I can't keep track of all this. When I'm fixing things, I don't think about anything else. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | I can't sleep without counting. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | How much? | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | That's enough. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Don't go. Wait a couple of days. At noon, I'll see if I can put some rice at your doorstep. There are six households between us, so I need to check the route first. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | Six houses is still six houses. You'd be going out all the same. I can't let you take that risk for us. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | It's really not safe outside. You two be careful. If you really have to go out, don't take the alleys—stick to the main roads. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | No. 9, don't you still have some on your end? | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I don't have much left either. Times like these are tough for everyone. | |
| No. 6, The Young One | It should be fine during the day. I've been watching from the window these past two days. There's basically no movement outside during the day—it all starts after dark. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Quiet doesn't mean there's nothing there. The one who went out to look for their dog on the night of the disaster also left before dark. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | If you absolutely must go out, leave at noon, walk in the middle of the main road, and don't stay close to walls or vehicles. If you hear any sound, stop first and get a clear look before moving—don't run. Check in with the group before leaving and after you get back. | |
| No. 23, Young Couple | Got it. I'll go tomorrow at noon. Twenty minutes. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | I see you, passing under my Window. I'm watching from the street corner here. Walk down the middle, don't stop. | |
| No. 6, The Young One | Like I said, it's fine during the day. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Is it hitting a few times and stopping, or is it constant? | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | It's constant, it's not stopping. She keeps asking what's outside. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Turn the table sideways and brace it against the door, long side against the door. Don't use chairs—the legs will slip. Then stay away from the door, don't stand directly in front of it. Pull the curtains, turn off the lights, and keep quiet. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | If you hear glass breaking, change rooms. Get to a room with a second door. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Same here. My door is a security door, so I'm fine for now. Don't worry about me. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Same situation here. I'm alone, sitting behind the door. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | It's just starting here. I can't hold that table by myself. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | You don't need the whole thing. Stand the table upright and lean it diagonally against the door. Put shoes underneath to prevent slipping. One person can do it. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Don't open the door. Hold it shut. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Number 6, respond. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | His door faces the street. He's not the only one on this street with a door facing the street. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | When? | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Didn't say. Sounds like it'll be in the next couple of days. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Nobody goes out today. Last week someone went out at noon to buy rice and never came back. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Barricaded. I'm alone here, so it's easy to manage. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Barricaded. The kid and I are both in the inner room. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Barricaded. I moved the record player under the bed. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | From now on, if anyone hears knocking at night, say something in the group first. No matter who it is, don't open the door. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | In times like this, we should all talk things through. If anyone's having trouble, speak up. It's better than keeping it to yourself. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | The person doing the knocking knows what they're up to. | |
| No. 13, Old Couple | Got it. We're both in our seventies, so this is exactly what we're afraid of. We left a crack. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I only have blankets over here. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | Wasn't me. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | I had someone leave that bag of coal there. Was planning to get a few more bags, but it's too cold and the roads are rough. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Thank you. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | I was the one who said to leave a gap the other day. They did what I said, but still didn't make it through. I was wrong this time. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | You weren't wrong. I'm by myself here, left a gap too, and I'm still here today. It's something else. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Old folks can't survive this kind of weather. I've been wanting to say that for a while. If we'd moved them to the sunny side earlier, maybe they could've lasted a few more days. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | You didn't say a word back then. If you're really so smart, why didn't you speak up the other day? | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | I've got two items that are ruined. Just reporting my own stuff. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | We don't have anything that can go bad. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | My half jar of candy is fine. Candy doesn't go bad. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | Their kid was still running around in the yard last week. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | I have some. I'll leave them at your door at noon. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | I don't have any. Used the last batch on the flashlight. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Those two from No. 13 aren't included in the count. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | That's normal. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | That's normal. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | That's normal. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | That's normal. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | That room was occupied. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | I knocked for two days. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | Outsider, you must have seen quite a lot on your way here. Mind telling us what the situation is like at each household now? | |
| No. 20, From Outside | All the households are gone. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | The station didn't say it'd be cold tomorrow. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | My knee says so. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | You sound different today. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | I'm doing fine. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | When you're on watch, how do you know if the people across are still awake? | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Flash a light at the window three times. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Light will attract them. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Then flash it inside, not out. Leave a crack in the curtains so the people across can see. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | This morning I looked out the window and saw their door was open, everything inside cleaned out. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | I should have asked one more question the day before yesterday. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Asking wouldn't have made a difference. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | I'm not making this decision. You all decide who gets it. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | It's hard for us to say. Why don't we ask if anyone has extras? That's better than putting someone in a difficult position. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | Give it to the kid's mom. At my age, I can tough it out. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | Don't thank me. If I get better, I'll still be raising a fuss. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Last month, two wooden planks went missing from my place. I never looked for them. Later I saw them by his door. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | He asked me about my mother a few days ago. In these hundred days, he was the first one to ask. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Now that he's gone, let's not talk about this stuff. When my supplies arrive, I'll definitely share them with everyone. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | The child will be scared. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | My gramophone doesn't need electricity, and it's quiet too. When it's safe at noon someday, I'll put it by your door so the kid can get some sleep. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Then don't knock. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Then we'll count on from there. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Not easy. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | My child and I are both here. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Just me on my end. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Nothing on the frequencies today. It's been three days now. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | This street is better than any I've seen. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Things will be better this time next year. Someone I know says... | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | I only keep track of my own household's accounts. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | When the time comes, each household can report what they need, and we'll trade what we can. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | No need to keep track. Once spring comes, every household will be able to breathe easier. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | I've got half a box of nails. Just tell me what you need. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | There's really no one out there. The few streets I walked down were completely deserted. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | He didn't run back to his own place. He came toward mine. My door is iron. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | I didn't dare open it. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Don't go out to look right now, and don't open the windows either. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | His wife is still at home. She hasn't eaten anything for two days. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | Tomorrow at noon, I'll go drop some things off at his doorstep. My place is closest—just a dozen steps or so. Can one of you keep watch from your window? | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | I'll watch from the window. When you go, don't look back. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | Going out without asking around first. I know people up north—I could've found out what the roads were like with a single call. But there's no point talking about that now. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | What did you find out? Let's hear it. | |
| No. 29, The One With Connections | The signal's bad right now. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | How deep is the dent? Can it still close tight? I'll leave two wooden planks by your door tomorrow at noon. Watch me go from your window. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Don't turn on the lights. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | What if they get inside? | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | Just yesterday, he was in the group chat saying his shop got flooded. | |
| No. 11, Works Days | What about all the stuff in his shop? | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Nobody's touched it. | |
| No. 5, Lives Alone | I don't even know his last name. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | How much is left? | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Won't say how many. If I do, people will come asking. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | How old are they, how high is their fever, and do they have any rashes? | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Six years old. Haven't taken her temperature, but she feels burning hot. No cough. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | I have some here. I live two doors down from you. I'll put it by your door right now. When you hear footsteps, count to ten before opening the door. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Why didn't you say something this morning? | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | I thought we could get through this. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | We're on the east side. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | That's right. Those streets on the west side were already empty last month. I came from over there. | |
| No. 20, From Outside | I'm not trying to make a point. Just letting you know what it's like out there. | |
| Insurance Salesman (No. 9) | That's enough. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | You've been saying that for seventy-two days. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | Let me take another look. | |
| Electrician (No. 1) | No. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | None of this stuff will be around anymore. | |
| No. 8, Fixes Things | But that bird came back yesterday, right on my windowsill. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | That's thoughtful of you. When it's safe around noon one day, leave it by the door. I'll be watching from the window. | |
| Kindergarten Teacher (No. 14) | Thank you. I'll go get it when it's light out. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | Both sides can use that. Thank you. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | First tell us what you have over there. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Why are you asking about this? | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | Why are you keeping track of this? | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | That person you know has been promising since day one, and we haven't seen a single thing. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | You said the same thing last time. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | Number 29, that person you know has been promising since day one, and we haven't seen a single thing. Aren't you tired of it yourself? | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | You know perfectly well who that well-off family has given anything to in these past two months. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | Number 9, you speak first. You brought this up last time too. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | How can you say such a thing? He lost his family only last month. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | You haven't said a word about how much you have on your end in a hundred days. | |
| No. 21, Smooth Talker | I took two bags of rice. His door was already broken open, and the stuff would just go bad sitting there. I'm not the only one on this street who's done this kind of thing. | |
| Nurse (No. 22) | There's only one person on this street who died because their door wouldn't close. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | You've been saying "enough" since day three. | |
| Accountant (No. 7) | You've been saying that for ninety days. | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | When you said that, did you actually give her anything? | |
| No. 4, The Loud One | His machine warned us about the zombie horde ahead of time—that's why no one on this street died. What has your mouth ever done for us? | |
| Family (No. 18) | Here. | |
| Foreman (No. 3) | He always responds when called. You're always keeping tabs on everyone else. | |