Sin & Punishment: Successor of the Earth light novel illustrations by Yasushi Suzuki. Novel written by Fumihiko Iino, published by Dengeki Bunko in 2001.
“Artificial life forms... a desperate measure for mankind in the midst of a food crisis. The beings that are supposed to provide food for mankind suddenly begin to attack mankind. What are the Ruffians that Saki and Airan are hunting? Dengeki Bunko presents a prequel that unravels the various mysteries hidden in the N64 game!”
Gollum sees it, a fish wriggling in the river. He wants it, yes. But what if the slimy thing is poisoned, precious? The tummy rumbles, too loud to ignore. He pounces, snatching the fish with his bare hands. The fish squirms, but Gollum holds tight. Too tight, perhaps? The fish slips and launches out of Gollum’s hands and splishes and splashes back into the river. Gollum hears his tummy like a thunder as he watches his catch dart away downstream.
[THE FISH WILL REMEMBER THIS]
Discussed: Sonic Mania, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tron Identity, Sin & Punishment, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age