Book 16: Chapter 4: Intro - Dark Clouds
Ringringringring.
At my ear, the alarm clock that I had kept for 10 years rang.
I wordlessly extended my hand, roughly and apathetically pushing the button and ending the ringing.
Because I used too much force it fell from my table. Ring! It rang for the last time. It has been trained by me on countless occasions, so it’s not weak enough to be destroyed by something of this degree.
“…Already 6 huh…”
In the end I welcomed morning without being able to sleep for more than two hours. I didn’t remember why I changed to the pajamas I was stripping out of. Then I headed towards the sink in my underwear. On the way I picked up my clock and realized that the cover that had been sealed with cellophane tape was opened and a battery had fallen out.
“Looks like I was a bit too rough. I’ll be careful tomorrow so forgive me.”
After that, I carried my feet to the mirror.
“I’m making a, heavy face…”