Draft — recovered AI-generated storyboard. Frames 041–050 visualize the alternative accommodation/promotion branch, rather than events after the escape branch. The self-erasing map in frame 055 remains a visual interpretation.
Original images and recovered English captions are retained. Their role is visual development; they do not settle the unresolved choices in the story manuscript.
041 — Steady Promotion
On the other route, he maintains excellent evaluations and earns higher status.
042 — The Better Room
Promotion brings a larger room and a better view, but comfort feels like another cage.
043 — Targeted Advertising
Advertisements now cater to his status while other residents look on with envy.
044 — Management Duties
The terminal assigns him civic order duties. Greater access brings new decisions.
045 — Reporting a Deviant
From an office, he monitors an unusual resident and must decide whether to report them.
046 — Residents Lower Their Eyes