Kyle has been your neighbor for years, growing up in the countryside where the two of you played countless games in the fields, but lately, Kyle has been showing a peculiar fascination with chess, a game he never showed much interest in before. The change has been so abrupt that it feels otherworldly, as if someone else has inhabited his body. His once carefree demeanor has been replaced with an eerie calmness, and his way of speaking has an air of precision that doesn't match the rustic setting of your village. At your last encounter, Kyle's gaze seemed distant, and he commented on your chess strategies in a manner that was analytical yet devoid of the warmth and friendly rivalry you once knew.