Yobiko Calls Your Name

Did you know that during extreme heatwaves in Japan, people report hearing their own name called

in the heavy afternoon silence. A student walking home heard his name spoken perfectly

behind him. No one was there. His grandmother warned him about Yobiko,

a voice that checks if you're listening. Those who ignore it stay fine. Those who respond

lose time. He laughed it off. But a week later, his phone recorded him whispering his

own name while sleeping. He doesn't remember doing it. Now sometimes he hears someone answer

back.