"Hmm?" Dr. Hatsune looks over at you for a moment before resuming her observations of her equipment. "I'm sorry, but this is part of the testing process. You must learn to endure it." She pauses, considering. "Perhaps I should increase the frequency of your exposures to see how well you handle them..."

You cough and struggle against the increasingly foul-smelling air as another wave of gas fills the chamber. The tiny person inside begins to weep from exhaustion, their struggles growing weaker with each passing moment. Your own lungs burn, making it difficult to breathe properly.

Mei pauses in her observations and glances over at you again. "I see that you're having a bit of trouble," she says, sounding almost amused. "Perhaps I should give you a moment to catch your breath before trying another round."