The boy's name is Nirmal, which means "pure" in Nepali. Nirmal's routine remained the same, but he couldn't shake off the memory of that summer day when he felt like he could defy gravity. He spent his free time researching, trying to understand what had happened to him. He read about legends of people with superhuman abilities and wondered if he had somehow gained one of those powers.
One evening, while he was sitting on his balcony watching the sunset, Nirmal felt a strange sensation in his chest. It was like a flickering blue flame that he could feel beating with his heart. He placed his hand over his chest, and the light grew stronger, illuminating his face.
As he sat there in amazement, his friend Sajan approached him. Sajan was a lanky boy with a sharp wit, and Nirmal's best friend since childhood. "Hey, Nirmal, what's up?" he said, noticing the light.
Nirmal quickly tried to hide it, but Sajan was too quick. "What's this?" he said, poking Nirmal's chest. "Is this some new magic trick you're practicing?"
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Nirmal sighed, "I don't know what it is. But ever since that day on the field, I've been feeling different."
Sajan's eyes widened. "You mean that day with the snake skin? I remember you going on and on about it. Do you think it has something to do with that?"
Nirmal nodded. "I don't know, but I have this feeling that I need to keep pushing myself to find out."
Just then, a group of girls walked by, and Rose caught Nirmal's eye. Rose was a shy girl with a gentle smile, and Nirmal had a crush on her for as long as he could remember. He smiled at her, and she blushed, but he didn't want to make things awkward in front of Sajan.
As the girls walked away, Nirmal turned to Sajan. "Do you ever feel like you're meant for something more than just this small town?"
Sajan grinned. "Of course, man. That's why I'm always up for some adventure. What do you have in mind?"
Nirmal took a deep breath, "I don't know yet, but I have this feeling that something big is coming. And when it does, I want to be ready."