This area of Shinjuku was famous among shinigami for the high instance of unusual deaths. Tsuzuki had been sent there often - and the last few times, he'd become acquainted with an unusual boy who often gave him information. Somehow, the boy had divined what Tsuzuki was, but he wasn't afraid - only curious.

     This time, he wanted to know about the Castle of Candles.

     "A room full of candles, each representing a life?" he inquired. "...Only candles?"

     "What else would he have?"

     "I thought..." An ironic smile curved MakubeX's lips. "In the last few decades, he might have added a few light bulbs."