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         Nao woke to the distant chirping of birds. A breeze entered the room through the open window, softly tousling his already messy hair. It was unusually warm for September, almost summery. Nao sighed contently, rolling off his bed, and moved toward the window. Another gust of wind gently tumbled across his cheeks, and he closed his eyes in bliss. Dappled sunlight danced across his face, creating bright images in the darkness beneath his eyelids, and he started to drift off. Suddenly, Nao remembered that school was starting today, and was instantly roused from his daydreams. He sighed again, this time more dejectedly, and went to his closet. He removed the uniform that was hung there, neatly pressed, and quickly took off his nemaki. Changing, he moved through the empty apartment, stopping at the kitchen to grab a slice of toast. He never ate much in the mornings.
Grabbing his schoolbag, Nao headed for school. It was still early and there was no need to rush, so he took his time walking to school, despite living quite a distance away. As he walked, he enjoyed the scenery, and the peace that early mornings brought. He wasn't exactly looking forward to school. After all, he knew what awaited him there.