In a blank space, Japan stands up after losing WW2. He is obviously still shell shocked. America appears near him, with his shadow covering the smaller nation. Japan looks up at his smirking opponent. He recoils expecting the worst when...
"Okay, so now that's settled we can continue as usual", he says giving Japan a large sum of money. Confused, Japan is reluctant to take it but America insists. "Don't you want to rebuild and get your country working again?" America asks raising an eyebrow.
Japan nods and makes an attempt to smile. He slowly takes the money and asks: "Is this a trick?"
America looks at him hurt. "Oh course not! What do you take me for?"
Japan is relieved and accepts it. He tries to move but is stopped in his tracks by something invisible. Upon close inspection, he realizes that there is a thin, almost invisible tread around his neck. It doesn't hurt him, but it makes it extremely difficult for him to move.
"What have you done to me?" he yells at America.
"Oh that... That's nothing. Just a little debt. Nothing to worry about" America puffs, moving his hand nonchalantly.
Japan looks at the empty space again and sees an enormous red ball on the other side of the thread. Seeing him in panic, America grunts: "Look, I'll help you." He takes the ball and rolls it, tugging Japan to unwillingly follow.
Korea and China are nearby, seeing only that Japan follows the large nation with his head down. They are still in bad shape because of the war.
Korea observes him empathic.
"Don't feel too sorry for him" China notices and crosses his hands annoyed. Korea chuckles anxious and shrugs his head into his shoulders.