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.

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[End of Day 2]