I woke up, I felt like I had a very long dream, but i don’t remember it at all. I get off my bed then left my room. I go to the kitchen and checked the fridge. I picked up some ingredients and made an omelet.

  I prepare the table and ate slowly, I don’t know why, but there’s a gut wrenching feeling if I think about the Terrians coming here. Maybe i’m just nervous? Anyways, Uncle probably left already by now, it’s 10 AM.

  I check the receptionist table to check if he left any message for me, Unsurprisingly, I find a note.

  I check the note’s content.

  “Hey, I’m gonna go to work. There’s enough ingredients in the fridge to make yourself a breakfast so don’t come around crying when I get home because you were “Hungry” okay?” I sigh,

  -- Like I’m gonna cry just because of that, hehe.

  I put down the note and looked at the TV, I switch to the channel where SpaceNews is live.

  “A space market near you! Today we are going to ask some questions about-“ I repeatedly switch to other channels, but there’s nothing interesting right now.

  I turn off the TV and sat on the receptionist seat.

  -- Aww boring!

  I rest my head on the table

  -- I gotta stay here to take care of the inn too… Ahhhh I’m bored!

  I try to think of something else.

  -- Oh yeah, how would I get permission from uncle?

  Maybe I could just ask him straight out, but it’s unlikely for him to say yes. Maybe I can ask while he’s busy? He might just agree without realizing what I asked.

  Or… I can just leave without telling him, but I kinda feel guilty about it.

  -- Ahhh I don’t know what to do.

  I felt exhausted thinking about all that, so I decided to just watch some random channels that’s live on TV.

  [ 11:15 AM]

  -- Still no customers…

  I go outside to look for customers, I approach an old lady.

  “Ma’am do you need rest?” I ask the old lady.

  “Ah, you…” The old lady paused for a second, “Horo, isn’t it?” She asked me back.

  -- Uhh, do I know this old lady?

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  I was surprised she knew me, I don’t think i even know many people here.

  “Yes, ma’am. Do you want to rest at our inn?” I try to persuade her.

  “Ah, apologies… I’m going to my son’s house.” She responds, “You know J’erta?” She handed me a photo of her son.

  I feel like I’ve heard about him before, I think he’s an engineer?

  “No ma’am, but I’ve heard about him.” I try to think of a way to get out of this conversation before it gets too long.

  “Well, I’ll be on my way to home ma’am. Have a safe trip to your son’s house.” I walk away in a hurry.

  [12:00 PM]

  I got to the inn safely, no disturbances and the inn’s safe. I think.

  I switch on the TV and looked for something interesting, but there’s nothing that caught my attention.

  “Is there really nothing in this house I can do?!” I shout out in anger.

  I rummage the receptionist desk, I search the left side and I see the box I delivered yesterday still untouched.

  -- Is uncle REALLY that busy?

  I ignore the box and searched the other side, I see a weirdly looking device.

  -- I feel like I’ve seen this thing before…

  I want to check it out, but I feel kinda guilty. I thought about it for a little and decided to just check it out.

  I look at the lable on the side of the device, “Holo…Call.” My brain stopped thinking for a second.

  -- Wait WHAT?!

  I was caught by a surprise, I didn’t know how to react and my body just froze.

  -- Is uncle rich?!

  I slowly start to calm down, this is too sudden for me. How does uncle have this? I press the power button, and it actually works! Just how is a HoloCall in our inn?

  I was still in disbelief, I just couldn’t believe it.

  -- Maybe our inn’s income wasn’t that bad..?

  I start to question how he bought this, or maybe he didn’t buy it..?

  -- It’s probably not my problem, I shouldn’t be sticking out to uncle’s business.

  I put the HoloCall back in the drawer.

  -- But I should ask him about it when he gets back… I’ll just hope it’s nothing fishy.

  I continue watching boring shows in the TV. I got bored after a while, so i just played in my room

  [15:00 PM]

  “He should be getting home now.” I lay down on my bed, just daydreaming.

  “I really want to prepare for the test… But how?” I feel like i can’t pass the exam, I just feel helpless.

  I don’t really have an amazing physique or intelligence, and i’ve never had to work really hard for something. What if i fail at the test? Do i just get sent back home? But what do i do then?

  I fill myself with thoughts that i don’t like, spiraling into a deeper hole everytime i think of it.

  “I’m home.” A familiar voice calls out.

  I snap out of those thoughts and left my room, “Hey uncle-“ I hesitated to think about how i should ask about the HoloCall, but should I really ask? It’s not really my problem.

  “What?” My uncle asked me.

  “Ah, welcome back.” I responded without thinking.

  He walked into his room, probably going to work again.

  I sit down near the TV, should I ask about the test right now? What If he gets upset..?

  -- Why do i have to think so hard these days!

  I scratch my head repeatedly, I’m not sure why, it’s probably just a habit when I get stressed.

  “Horo! Come here!” My uncle shouts from his room.

  -- Did he find out i used his HoloCall..? What do i do, what do i do, WHAT DO I DO?!

  I walked to his room, and opened the door.

  “Uhh, what?” I asked him.

  “Did you know that the Terrians are recruiting kids your age to be their disciple?” He rotates his chair to me.

  “Yeah… I know.” I’m kinda relieved, I thought he was gonna be mad. But why ask me about this?

  “You should try participating, who knows? Maybe you’ll pass.” It feels like a bullet just got shot through my head.

  -- Wait what?

  “Haha… Okay.” I left his room and walked to my room, i look at the clock. [17:25 PM]

  -- I can participate…

  I have goosebumps on my hands.

  -- Wait, wasn’t i supposed to meet the others today?

  -- Eh, they didn’t come to get me. So they probably forgot too.

  I play with my toys, imagining it was actually me fighting. The battle of a Terrian and a… Villain. I guess.

  [21:35 PM]

  -- I should clean these up before going to sleep.

  I picked up the toys and put it on my shelf, I looked for any toys that’s still on the floor.

  “Wew nice, all done.” I stretch my body for a bit before going to sleep.

  I lay down on my bed, and let my mind clear itself. My body start to relax, my mind starts to doze off.

  [End of Day 2]