Relief of Souls

After work, you go to the bus station as usual. After an unknown period, numerous peculiar people boarded the bus one after another, and the surroundings outside the window gradually grew darker. You felt sleepy and eventually fell asleep. Upon arrival at the terminal, you were awakened by the sound of numerous conversations. To your surprise, when you disembarked from the bus, you realized you had arrived in the underworld. The passengers getting off the bus were all deceased individuals, and their pets were there to greet them. You see your deceased pet in the crowd, and your pet is surprised by your arrival. After your pet explains it, you understand that this is the underworld. Because pets have a short lifespan, they come here in advance to work and earn money after death, ensuring they have enough funds to continue living together with their owners. However, you are well aware that you are not dead. Simultaneously, the managers of the underworld have also become aware of this fact. And a wanted notice has been issued for you throughout the underworld. If captured, you will be thrown into The Maw and condemned to eternal darkness. Legend has it that there is a mysterious businessman in the underworld city who can provide you with a "ticket" to board the return bus. You and your pet embark on an adventure of escape, where you overcome inner depression and reminisce about the time spent playing with your pet. After you receive your “ticket,” you suddenly find yourself back in the real world. You realize you are still at the bus stop, and nothing seems to have changed. The bus home is approaching in the distance; it's just that this time, you didn't take "that step" beforehand. In your pocket, there is an extra "ticket."