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He sat in the chair and listened to the sound of his own breathing. No background hum. No "Top 40" hits playing at 10% volume. Just... him. It was the most terrifying twenty-four hours of his life.

He reached out and tapped the "Maybe Later" button, a small smile playing on his lips. He wasn't ready for the silence yet. It was much too loud. Do you want no ads?

Suddenly, a bright, cheerful chime echoed in his mind. The cheeseburger returned, larger and more vibrant than ever. It was joined by a chorus of animated soda cans singing a song about friendship. He sat in the chair and listened to