The piercing sound of the clock's alarm reverberated through the veil of silence, shattering the tranquility of the dimly lit room. Reluctantly, the young boy stirred from his slumber, his mind clinging to the remnants of sleep. With each passing second, the relentless ringtone bore deeper into his ears, leaving him no choice but to succumb to the inevitable truth: the time for rest has come to an end.A weary sigh escaped his lips as he reluctantly lifted his body from the embrace of the bed. His delicate fingers delicately traversed the length of his flowing black hair. The boy mused, his voice but a whisper, "How I long to surrender to the solace of eternal slumber, untouched by the disturbances that plague my tranquility."In the midst of a languid yawn, his satisfaction undeniable, the boy stretched his weary limbs, feeling the comforting pull of his muscles awakening from their nocturnal repose. Casting a glance towards the alarm clock that obstinately continued its monotonous d

"The name's Andrew Lapis," Andrew thought to himself, eyes closed in a lazy yawn as he stood in line to return his plate. Oblivious to the line's movement, he inadvertently blocked those behind him. Alex, positioned right behind Andrew, wasted no time and gave the sleepy boy a gentle push, nearly toppling him."Tsk..." Andrew let out a dissatisfied sound, his half-opened eyes narrowing as he turned to shoot an irritated stare at the three friends behind him. "And, as you can see, I'm a poor man who needs to cling to his anger to maintain as peaceful a life as possible," he mused. Continuing his train of thought, he returned his plate, then made his way out of the cafeteria. "Yes, my life is peaceful because yesterday was the same as the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that, and so will be the days to come... except for this one peculiar day...""Eye Bags!" Alex shouted as he exited the cafeteria along with the rest of the group, and Ray put his right arm around

"Finally," Andrew muttered wearily as he stepped into the coffee shop, his demeanor still carrying the weight of exhaustion and apathy. His words were laced with a hint of sarcasm, "The 12 minutes and 27 seconds of continuous walking are at last over!""Yes, just like I said, guys," Andrew mumbled to himself once more, acknowledging the warm greetings from everyone in the coffee shop with a casual wave of his hand. He continued his slow march toward his desired destination. "I am Andrew Lapis. Sadly, I'm a poor guy who needs to run quite a marathon just to satisfy his human desires.""What are those human desires, you ask?" Andrew continued, his voice taking on a tone of mock seriousness. "Well, it's that urge to play those tacitical games: card games, chess, and reversi… nothing grand, to be honest...""Oh, Eye Bags!" Alex exclaimed loudly as he noticed Andrew taking a seat at the table, his arrival completing the group of five. "You arrived earlier than usual this time. Why?""Ah...

"Andrew! Andrew! Wake up, Andrew!" Lisely's voice, filled with youthful exuberance, pierced the morning air as she swung open the door to her big brother's room. Despite her efforts, Andrew remained lost in the realm of dreams, detached from the waking world.Undeterred, Lisely was determined to accomplish her usual mission. With swift determination, she pulled the curtain aside, allowing the sun's refreshing rays of light to flood the room. The golden glow fell upon Andrew's face, yet even this natural spotlight failed to rouse him. Disappointment clouded Lisely's expression as she maneuvered her way to perch atop her still-sleeping brother."Andrew, wake up!" she urged, her voice gaining a note of urgency, before playfully springing onto the bed, her small hands shaking his body with each bounce. "Wake up! It's time for breakfast!" she exclaimed once more, her persistence finally stirring Andrew from his slumber. He blinked his eyes open, gradually realizing that the morning had ind

"I'm Andrew Lapis," Andrew whispered to himself, his trembling legs barely supporting him. He struggled to maintain composure as the three figures continued pointing their guns at him, while the Wanderer savored the taste of satisfaction. "I thought I'd be one of those typically typical dudes, but it appears that's about to change."In the recesses of his mind, he continued his silent contemplation, careful not to make any sudden moves. "I used to harbor a simple dream. Finish college with ordinary grades, leaving a negligible impact on others. Then, secure a typically ordinary job—neither excessively lucrative nor inadequately paying. Find a young woman, not strikingly beautiful nor unattractive, just an ordinary one. Have a son and a daughter, leading a life that is extraordinarily ordinary. That was my dream.""But now..." Andrew sighed, finally lowering his hands to his sides. The room seemed to darken and grow colder with each passing moment. "It seems that I'll need to exert a b