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A Ride at Sunrise

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Passage 1 I consider myself to be <<cycle "$gender" autoselect>> <<option "nonbinary">> <<option "female">> <<option "male">> <</cycle>> and <<cycle "$trans" autoselect>> <<option "I am trans" "true">> <<option "I am not trans" "false">> <</cycle>>. In regards to my genitalia, <<cycle "$sex" autoselect>> <<option "I have a vagina" "vagina">> <<option "I have a penis" "penis">> <<option "I do not wish to disclose this information" "unknown">> <</cycle>>. Please refer to me as "<<cycle "$they" autoselect>> <<option "she">> <<option "he">> <<option "they">> <<option "xe">> <</cycle>>". [[Continue]] Passage 2 <<if $they is "she">> <<set $them to "her", $their to "her">> <<elseif $they is "he">> <<set $them to "him", $their to "his">> <<elseif $they is "they">> <<set $them to "them", $their to "their">> <<else>> <<set $them to "xem", $their to "xyr">> <</if>>\

Passage 2 <<if $they is "she">> <<set $them to "her", $their to "her">> <<elseif $they is "he">> <<set $them to "him", $their to "his">> <<elseif $they is "they">> <<set $them to "them", $their to "their">> <<else>> <<set $them to "xem", $their to "xyr">> <</if>>\

<<fadein 2s>>!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:46am'' You look in the mirror and see a <<cycle "$gender" autoselect>> <<option "boy">> <<option "girl">> <<option "person">> <</cycle>> whose eyes move to the school logo stitched on the uniform’s breast pocket. You think about adding a bit more //style// to your uniform, <<cycle "$accs" autoselect>> <<option "so you wear a jacket of your preferred style.">> <<option "so you wear the jacket made by the school.">> <<option "so you wear a headband.">> <<option "so you wear some clips.">> <<option "but you decided not to.">> <</cycle>> You look in the mirror one last time with a satisfied look and [[head out to the kitchen.|kitchen]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:47am'' <img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/997760343507992608/1086977031348166696/ezgif.com-gif-maker1.gif" width="400px" height="300px"> It’s time to choose your quick-on the go-technical-breakfast-of the day! [[An Egg Sandwich.|go][$food = 1]] [[A Blueberry Muffin (from yesterday).|go][$food = 2]] [[Nothing.|go][$food = 3]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:48am'' <<if $food is 1>> You whip up an Egg Sandwich as fast as possible. Do you add mayo? [[Yes|gogo]] [[No|gogo]] <<elseif $food is 2>> You bought this muffin— actually, two from ‘Coffee Bean’ the other day, a small cafe at the mall. You ate the other on the way home but kept the remaining in the fridge. Are you heating it up? [[Yes|gogo]] [[No|gogo]] <<else>> Are you sure you don't want to bring anything? [[Yes|gogo]] [[No|gogo]] <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:48am'' <<if $food is 1>> You wrap your egg sandwich in tinfoil. <<elseif $food is 2>> You let the muffin rest on the table as you gather your other items. <</if>> <<if $food is 1>> You think of pairing your food with a drink, <<elseif $food is 2>> You think of pairing your food with a drink, <<else>> You think of bringing a drink, <</if>> [[So you choose milk.|drink][$drink = 1]] [[So you choose water.|drink][$drink = 2]] [[So you choose juice.|drink][$drink = 3]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:49am'' <<if $drink is 1>> It’s serene to start the day with your <<cycle "$flav" autoselect>> <<option "sweet">> <<option "chocolate">> <</cycle>> milk. <<cycle "$brand" autoselect>> <<option "BearBrand">> <<option "Milo">> <</cycle>> could NEVER beat this brand you always [[buy!|room]] <<elseif $drink is 2>> A healthy, free choice. [[Continue|room]] <<elseif $drink is 3>> You decide to mix a packet of DelMonde Juice to put in your container. You decide to put the excess juice in a pitcher for you to drink after school. The flavor is.. <<textbox "$juice" "" [[Continue|room]]>> //(Tap Enter to proceed!)// <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:49am'' Then, You gather your bag and the items you need: [[My ID!|hh]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:49am'' They wouldn’t let you in without [[this!|ww]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:49am'' * ''My ID!'' [[My Folder!|pp]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:49am'' Your precious folder that keeps all your activity papers, bond-papers and [[coloring materials!|OH]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:50am'' * ''My ID!'' * ''My Folder!'' [[Your Money!|WOO]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:50am'' Your money, your sweet 200 pesos to buy lunch or other trivial [[items!|YAY]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:50am'' * ''My ID!'' * ''My Folder!'' * ''Your Money!'' [[You’re ready.|ready]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:51am'' You put your black loafers on and head [[out.|READYY]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:58am'' <<fadein 2s>>You arrive at your destination. It’s your local.. Jeep? Bus? ride to school. You still hold confusion about this specific vehicle. <</fadein>> <<fadein 3s>>It was recently implemented as a more modernized jeep. A mechanically operated, full on aircon vehicle. It’s like if a bus and a jeep had a baby!<</fadein>> <<fadein 4s>> [[You think it’s a bus.|nextt][$bus = 1]] [[You think it’s a jeep.|nextt][$jeep = 1]] <</fadein>>

A Ride at Sunrise

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 6:59am'' <<if $bus is 1>> After all, A jeep is a jeep when it’s open to appreciate the authenticity of mother nature’s fresh air. A bus does not have that. <<elseif $jeep is 1>> It shows how the city is finally taking steps to be a more advanced and modernized community! Modern Jeeps for all! <</if>> Regardless, It is your ride to [[school.|letsgo]]

<<fadein 3s 400ms>> <center> Ring </center> <</fadein>> <<fadein 4s 800ms>> <center> Ring </center> <</fadein>> <<fadein 5s 1400ms>> <center> Ring. </center> <</fadein>> <<fadein 7s 2200ms>> <center> [[It is now..|RIDE]] </center> <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:00am'' You see the vehicle approach your stop, always on time. <<link 'Perfect as always.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> <<fadein 3s>> The doors open and you see the familiar men you see every week. The driver and the one who handles the payments and change! You’ve been riding this thing so frequently that they already know where you’re heading. <</fadein>> <<fadein 6s>> You enter and take a [[seat.|YEAHH]] <</fadein>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

<<audio "bus" loop play>> <<fadein 3s 200ms>> <<if $bus is 1>> The bus starts moving. <<elseif $jeep is 1>> The jeep starts moving. <</if>> <</fadein>> <<fadein 7s 600ms>> [[You are now on your way.|WOw]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:05am'' <<if $bus is 1>> The bus wasn’t packed. Majority of the ride was just you alone as a passenger, despite the numerous drops and entries of various people. <<elseif $jeep is 1>> The jeep wasn’t packed. Majority of the ride was just you alone as a passenger, despite the numerous drops and entries of various people. <</if>> [[You’ve been listening to music the whole ride.|mhm][$phone = 1]] [[You’ve been studying for an upcoming test.|mhm][$notes = 1]] [[You catched up on your lack of sleep by napping.|mhm][$nap = 1]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:05am'' However, in between all of that, You feel the vehicle stop and <<link 'you hear the doors open.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> <<fadein 3s>> Someone is entering. <</fadein>> <<fadein 8s>> You wouldn’t mind, usually. However, you do now once you feel someone sit next to you. <</fadein>> <<fadein 12s>> [[Look up.|wow]] [[Don’t Look up.|huhh]] <</fadein>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:05am'' <<if $phone is 1>> You look up from your phone-- <<elseif $notes is 1>> You look up from your notes-- <<elseif $nap is 1>> you yawn, blinking your eyes slowly as you recover from your slumber— <</if>> <<fadein 5s 600ms>> [[However,]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:05am'' <<if $phone is 1>> You focus your attention on your phone. <<elseif $notes is 1>> You focus your attention on your notes. <<elseif $nap is 1>> Regardless, you try to return back to your sweet, deep slumber— <</if>> <<fadein 5s 600ms>> [[However,]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:08am'' The vehicle suddenly ''stops''. It's a stop that almost launches you to the //other side!// <<fadein 4s 200ms>> Thankfully, the peculiar stranger catches you before your face could meet disaster on the [[floor.]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:08am'' The driver yells an apology with the money man asking if both of you are fine. You and the stranger nod; the man nods in response, going back to doing his job. [[Thank the stranger]] [[Stay Silent.]]

<center> !!!“You’re welcome! Are you okay, [[though?”]] </center>

<center> !!!“Are you [[okay?”|though?”]] </center>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:08am'' <<fadein 2s>> You finally lock eyes with the stranger.<</fadein>> <<fadein 4s>> [[She’s wearing a uniform with a blazer. Her hair is tied and she has a headband on.|yeah][$f = 1]] [[He’s wearing a uniform with a blazer. His hair is quite short but he has a headband on.|yeah][$m = 1]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:09am'' <<if $f is 1>> You forget for a split moment that she asked you a question. You’re reminded when she tilts her head with a worried look. <<elseif $m is 1>> You forget for a split moment that he asked you a question. You’re reminded when he tilts his head with a worried look. <</if>> <<fadein 2s>>[[I’m alright.|wo][$confidence = 1]] [[I-Im alright.|wo][$shy = 1]] [[You nod.|wo][$nv = 1]]<</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:09am'' <<if $confidence is 1>> “That’s good!” <<elseif $shy is 1>> “That’s a relief.” <<elseif $nv is 1>> “Good to know!” <</if>> [[Continue|huhm]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:09am'' “Nice to meet you, $name!” The greetings were short,<<fadein 2s>> simple<</fadein>> <<fadein 6s>> and left at that. <</fadein>> <<fadein 8s>> You returned your attention to whatever you were doing in the first place with a bored <<if $f is 1>> Venice <<elseif $m is 1>> Vincent <</if>> beside you. <</fadein>> <<fadein 10s>> [[!!!]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:09am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Silly first meeting aside, I’m Venice. What about you?” She asks, sitting a bit straighter now. You realize that she has been wearing her bag in reverse the whole time. It’s been sitting on her lap like a baby in baby carriers. <<elseif $m is 1>> “Silly first meeting aside, I’m Vincent— You can call me Vince. How about you?” He asks, sitting a bit straighter now. You realize that he has been wearing his bag in reverse the whole time. It’s been sitting on his lap like a baby in baby carriers. <</if>> Your name is.. <<textbox "$name" "" [[Continue|BUSJEEP]]>> //(Tap Enter to proceed! Please Capitalize the first letter.)//

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:09am'' Suddenly, you hear your stomach <<link 'rumbling.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> Actually, it wasn’t just you who [[heard]] it. <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:10am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Oh?” You don’t miss the amusement in her tone, it’s not like the slight, upward twist on her/his lips was hiding it anyways. <<elseif $m is 1>> “Oh?” You don’t miss the amusement in her tone, it’s not like the slight, upward twist on her/his lips was hiding it anyways. <</if>> [[“Don’t.”|playful]] [[You feel your face flush, the heat warming your cheeks by the minute.|romance]] [[You almost chuckled, letting a small smile erupt from your face.|friendly]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:10am'' <<if $f is 1>> She could only bite her lip, trying to hide her smile in the process. However, this only results in a few failed attempts at stifling a laugh. <<elseif $m is 1>> He could only bite his lip, trying to hide his smile in the process. However, this only results in a few failed attempts at stifling a laugh. <</if>> [[Continue|aww]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:10am'' <<if $f is 1>> This makes her giggle, she stares at your face a bit longer. In a blink of an eye, you swear her smile became a bit wider until she looked away. <<elseif $m is 1>> This makes him giggle, he stares at your face a bit longer. In a blink of an eye, you swear his smile became a bit wider until he looked away. <</if>> [[Continue|aww]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:10am'' <<if $f is 1>> She doesn’t contain her soft giggles, nodding at you in support and encouragement. <<elseif $m is 1>> He doesn’t contain his soft giggles, nodding at you in support and encouragement. <</if>> [[Continue|aww]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:10am'' <img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/997760343507992608/1086988117535363103/ezgif.com-gif-maker2.gif" width="400px" height="300px"> <<if $f is 1>> “Do you have something to eat?” She asks, her hand perched on a zipped up slot on their bag (assumingly filled with snacks.) <<elseif $m is 1>> “Do you have something to eat?” He asks, his hand perched on a zipped up slot on their bag (assumingly filled with snacks.) <</if>> <<if $food is 1>> And in fact, you [[do.|sandwich]] <<elseif $food is 2>> And in fact, you [[do.|muffin]] <<else>> And in fact, you [[do not.|none]] <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:11am'' <<if $f is 1>> You obtain the Sandwich from your lunch bag, displaying the delicious masterpiece for all the world— or just Venice to see. She stares in amazement, you can practically see the stars in her eyes— and maybe some drooling. <<elseif $m is 1>> You obtain the Sandwich from your lunch bag, displaying the delicious masterpiece for all the world— or just Vince to see. He stares in amazement, you can practically see the stars in his eyes— and maybe some drooling. <</if>> [[Continue|FOODING]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:11am'' <<if $f is 1>> You obtain the Blueberry Muffin from your lunch bag, displaying the delicious masterpiece for all the world— or just Venice to see. She stares in amazement, you can practically see the stars in her eyes— and maybe some drooling. <<elseif $m is 1>> You obtain the Blueberry Muffin from your lunch bag, displaying the delicious masterpiece for all the world— or just Vince to see. He stares in amazement, you can practically see the stars in his eyes— and maybe some drooling. <</if>> [[Continue|FOODING]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:11am'' <<if $f is 1>> And in fact, you do not. You look at her with pleading eyes. She chuckles and start digging into and feeling the contents of her <<link 'snack slot.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> You hear a plasticy sound now, and you eye her as she rummages inside of it. You also notice a keychain of some character dangling on the zipper. Either way, it results in a still hot spanish bread in <<link 'her hands.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> No matter if you don’t want to take it, you do. Because you’re hungry. And starvation isn’t the key to [[surviving.|FOODING]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <<elseif $m is 1>> And in fact, you do not. You look at him with pleading eyes. He chuckles and start digging into and feeling the contents of his <<link 'snack slot.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> You hear a plasticy sound now, and you eye him as he rummages inside of it. You also notice a keychain of some character dangling on the zipper. Either way, it results in a still hot spanish bread in <<link 'his hands.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> No matter if you don’t want to take it, you do. Because you’re hungry. And starvation isn’t the key to [[surviving.|FOODING]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <</if>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:12am'' <<if $f is 1>> That still doesn’t answer anything. She sees the confusion still lingering and continue, “Well, I heard it’s kinda strict there. I have <<link 'titos'>><<run UI.alert('Tito (Tea-two) means Uncle')>><</link>> and <<link 'titas'>><<run UI.alert('Tita (Tea-ta) means Aunt')>><</link>> who I overhear or <<link 'tsismis'>><<run UI.alert('Tsismis (Chis-mis) means Gossip')>><</link>> to me sometimes upset about the crazy deadlines, rules and whatnot.” She pauses, pursing his lips as he tries to remember more. Though, she looks back at you sometimes, as if allowing you to input your own thoughts to their ramble. <<elseif $m is 1>> That still doesn’t answer anything. He sees the confusion still lingering and continue, “Well, I heard it’s kinda strict there. I have <<link 'titos'>><<run UI.alert('Tito (Tea-two) means Uncle')>><</link>> and <<link 'titas'>><<run UI.alert('Tita (Tea-ta) means Aunt')>><</link>> who I overhear or <<link 'tsismis'>><<run UI.alert('Tsismis (Chis-mis) means Gossip')>><</link>> to me sometimes upset about the crazy deadlines, rules and whatnot.” He pauses, pursing his lips as he tries to remember more. <</if>> [[Agree]] [[Disagree]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:12am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Woah..” Venice could only stare with her mouth agape. “Private schools are a whole other level!” She only nods a few at that point, turning away to drift into deep, deep thoughts. <<elseif $m is 1>> “Woah..” Vince could only stare with his mouth agape. “Private schools are a whole other level!” He only nods a few at that point, turning away to drift into deep, deep thoughts. <</if>> [[Ask a question.]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:12am'' <<if $f is 1>> Venice pouts, furrowing her eyebrows. “I can’t tell if you're lying, joking or if you’re just inhumane.” She only nods a few at that point, turning away to drift into deep, deep thoughts. <<elseif $m is 1>> Vince pouts, furrowing his eyebrows. “I can’t tell if you're lying, joking or if you’re just inhumane.” He only nods a few at that point, turning away to drift into deep, deep thoughts. <</if>> [[Ask a question.]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:12am'' <<if $f is 1>> You begin to eat your food and Venice can only stare, still amused at your <<link 'antics.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> You raise an eyebrow. She shrugs but regardless, opens her mouth to answer, “Well, You’re from Trinity, right?" She pauses and points at your school logo. You nod. "I’ve heard stories and I thought it was an exaggeration till..[[now.”|DAWNN]] <</replace>> <</link>> <<elseif $m is 1>> You begin to eat your food and Vince can only stare, still amused at your <<link 'antics.'>> <<replace "#cancontinue">> You raise an eyebrow. He shrugs but regardless, opens his mouth to answer, “Well, You’re from Trinity, right?" He pauses and points at your school logo. You nod. "I’ve heard stories and I thought it was an exaggeration till..[[now.”|DAWNN]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</if>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:12am'' “What school do //I// go to?” <<if $f is 1>> She proudly shows her ID. There proudly stands her name, grade (same as you), learner’s ID number and her silly photo. <<elseif $m is 1>> He proudly shows his ID. There proudly stands his name, grade (same as you), learner’s ID number and his silly photo. <</if>> “Saint Mary! It’s kind of a long drive, but we usually start at 8. So, I don’t have to worry much.” <<link '“Are you in any clubs?”'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Yup!! I'm on our swimming team. I could show you some pictures but I left them at home. Though, I assure you, I’m..” <<if $f is 1>> She hesitate slightly, “..kind of the best..” <<elseif $m is 1>> He hesitates slightly, "..kind of the best.." <</if>> [[Why the Hesitation?]] [[Don’t comment on the Hesitation.|swims]] <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:13am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Oh!” She gasps, as if it was not the most obvious thing in the world. She hums, almost bee-like, “I don’t know. I thought I’d be rubbing it in–” Then, she pauses and tilt her head. “But I am the best. They said so.” <<elseif $m is 1>> “Oh!” He gasps, as if it was not the most obvious thing in the world. He hums, almost bee-like, “I don’t know. I thought I’d be rubbing it in–” Then, he pauses and tilts his head. “But I am the best. They said so.” <</if>> [[Continue|swims]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:13am'' <<if $f is 1>> She finally hums with a smile so wide that you swear, that is their winning smile in every swim meet. <<elseif $m is 1>> He finally hums with a smile so wide that you swear, that is their winning smile in every swim meet. <</if>> [[Ask about competitions]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:14am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Have I won any competitions?” She repeats, staring at you blankly for a quick second. However, she breaks out of it and responds: [[“Nope.”]] <<elseif $m is 1>> “Have I won any competitions?” He repeats, staring at you blankly for a quick second. However, he breaks out of it and responds: [[“Nope.”]] <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:14am'' <<if $f is 1>> It seems you aren’t hiding it well (or even trying) as she noticed the confusion plastered on your face. “Well, I joined recently. However, I am not new to swimming.” <<elseif $m is 1>> It seems you aren't hiding it well (or even trying) as he noticed the confusion plastered on your face. "Well, I joined recently. However, I am not new to swimming." <</if>> [[Ask more about Swimming]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:14am'' <<if $f is 1>> “Why do I like swimming?” She echoes. “We live by the sea, don’t we?” She replies, leaning back further to her seat. She closes her eyes first. Then, she puts her hand up, wiggling them lightly as she notes out her [[reasons,]] <<elseif $m is 1>> “Why do I like swimming?” He echoes. “We live by the sea, don’t we?” he replies, leaning back further to his seat. He closes his eyes first. Then, he puts his hand up, wiggling them lightly as he notes out his [[reasons,]] <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' <<if $f is 1>> “One, It’s fun!” She lowers a finger <<link 'down.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Two, I’ve been swimming since I was young. Although, I never had professional practice till I joined my elementary’s swim club.” Another finger <<link 'down.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Three, Four, Five– It’s been a great 6 years since I joined that club. I have lots of friends who love swimming just as I do now– and more to <<link 'come!”'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> In a swift movement, she curls her hand into a fist. She lets it fall onto the seat cushions and shuffle to face you. Her dark brown eyes shine under the early sun rays. The eyes that are now focused on you. [[It seems that she wants to ask you something..|question]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <<elseif $m is 1>> “One, It’s fun!” He lowers a finger <<link 'down.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Two, I’ve been swimming since I was young. Although, I never had professional practice till I joined my elementary’s swim club.” Another finger <<link 'down.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Three, Four, Five– It’s been a great 6 years since I joined that club. I have lots of friends who love swimming just as I do now– and more to <<link 'come!”'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> In a swift movement, he curls his hand into a fist. He lets it fall onto the seat cushions and shuffle to face you. His dark brown eyes shine under the early sun rays. The eyes that are now focused on you. [[It seems that he wants to ask you something..|question]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <</if>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' <<if $f is 1>> You tilt your head, approving of her desire to pop a question. The corners of her lips curve upward, “Is this how it is for you, everyday?” She gestures to your half eaten <<if $food is 1>>egg sandwich.<<elseif $food is 2>> blueberry muffin.<<else>> <<print $sb>> <</if>> <<elseif $m is 1>> You tilt your head, approving of his desire to pop a question. The corners of his lips curve upward, “Is this how it is for you, everyday?” He gestures to your half eaten <<if $food is 1>>egg sandwich.<<elseif $food is 2>> blueberry muffin.<<else>> <<print $sb>> <</if>> <</if>> <<set $sw = "sandwich">> <<set $bm = "blueberry muffin">> <<set $sb = "spanish bread.">> <<fadein 5s>> !//[[yes]]// <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' <<if $f is 1>> She lets out a sigh with a look of bewilderment to accompany it. “Is that so?” <<elseif $m is 1>> He lets out a sigh with a look of bewilderment to accompany it. “Is that so?” <</if>> //Is there a problem?// “Do you even eat anything? At least, buy something before class?” [[You never had the time to…]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' It’s not exactly the school’s fault. You wake up a bit later than you should be– so you’re late. [[You don’t mind, though.|wake][$easy = 1]] [[You hate it so much.|wake][$hard = 1]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' <<if $easy is 1>> It seems to be the way things are going for you right now. <<elseif $hard is 1>> Getting up is hard, even //more// on a monday. <</if>> Midway through your answer, <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince<</if>> averts eye contact. <<if $f is 1>>Her<<elseif $m is 1>>His<</if>> smile fell, and <<if $f is 1>>she<<elseif $m is 1>>he<</if>> looks rather deep in thought now. <<if $f is 1>>She<<elseif $m is 1>>He<</if>> taps his feet as <<if $f is 1>>she<<elseif $m is 1>>he<</if>> moves <<if $f is 1>>her<<elseif $m is 1>>his<</if>> attention to the ceiling. <<if $f is 1>> [[Break her out of her thoughts|REALITYSLAP]] <<elseif $m is 1>> [[Break him out of his thoughts|REALITYSLAP]] <</if>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:15am'' <<if $f is 1>> You wave a hand in front of her face. She immediately jerks up, hitting her face on your palm in the process. “<<link 'Putangina!'>><<run UI.alert('Putangina (Poo-ta-ing-na) Where ing is like sing with a silent s and na is pronounced like "nah". This means something similar to shit or oh shoot!')>><</link>>” She yells out as she rubs her face. The sound of the ‘smack!’ was quite loud, you’re surprised the other two on the vehicle aren't commenting on it. <<elseif $m is 1>> You wave a hand in front of his face. He immediately jerks up, hitting his face on your palm in the process. “<<link 'Putangina!'>><<run UI.alert('Putangina (Poo-ta-ing-na) Where ing is like sing with a silent s and na is pronounced like "nah". This means something similar to shit or oh shoot!')>><</link>>” He yells out as he rubs his face. The sound of the ‘smack!’ was quite loud, you’re surprised the other two on the vehicle aren't commenting on it. <</if>> [[Apologize!!!!!!!]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' <<if $f is 1>> She holds her hand out, stopping you from saying anything. “Your apology is accepted, don’t worry.” After recovering, she looks at you with a smile. “I must’ve spaced out for a bit. Sorry about that.” She pauses to adjust her bag. <<elseif $m is 1>> He holds his hand out, stopping you from saying anything. “Your apology is accepted, don’t worry.” After recovering, he looks at you with a smile. “I must’ve spaced out for a bit. Sorry about that.” He pauses to adjust his bag. <</if>> “You must’ve been wondering what I was thinking about?” [[You nod]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' “Well, I was thinking that If I went to the same school as you, I’d bring you a proper breakfast everyday.” [[Breakfast? For you? How sweet!|sweett]] [[You feel the butterflies in your stomach.|sweett]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' “Wouldn’t it be convenient? At that point, our only concern would be the bus suddenly stopping and throwing you to the other side again!” <<if $f is 1>> The conversation drops after that as she starts rummaging through her bag. <<elseif $m is 1>> The conversation drops after that as he starts rummaging through his bag. <</if>> While watching, you start thinking about what you think of <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince...<</if>> [[Best-friend material!]] [[Your heart has been thumping so hard.]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' <<if $f is 1>> She's been so nice to you since the start! She's a joy to be around. You want to get to know her better and develop a bond that lives even after the end. <<elseif $m is 1>> He's been so nice to you since the start! He's a joy to be around. You want to get to know him better and develop a bond that lives even after the end. <</if>> However, throughout all of this.. There is still a thought in your mind; it is a question that is still unanswered. [[Ask]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' <<if $f is 1>> She's been so nice to you, It makes you feel like the butterflies in your stomach are dancing around to the beats of her heart. She's such a joy to be around and you want to know her better-- and be even more than strangers, //more// than friends. <<elseif $m is 1>> He's been so nice to you, It makes you feel like the butterflies in your stomach are dancing around to the beats of his heart. He's such a joy to be around and you want to know him better-- and be even more than strangers, //more// than friends. <</if>> However, throughout all of this.. There is still a thought in your mind; it is a question that is still unanswered. [[Ask]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:16am'' “Hm?” <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince<</if>> hums. <<link '...'>><<replace '#cancontinue'>> //[[Why did you sit next to me?]]// <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:17am'' There is <<link 'silence.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> Yet you hear the air conditioning, the jumble of the coins from the money man’s wallet and you hear the muffled noises of the stores, streets and homes you pass by. You see <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince<</if>> turn to look at the window behind you both. They gesture you to follow suit, So you [[do.]] <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:17am'' <<fadein 2s>> Here comes a coincidence when the streetlight turns red. You and this peculiar stranger simply gaze out to the waves— the ocean. The water as far as the eye can see. <</fadein>> <<fadein 3s>> It was not that grand of an adventure when you are a student in a town by the shores, nor was it an adventure to walk alone on the sand of those so-called [[shores.]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:17am'' “You looked nice.” <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince<</if>> finally [[answered|back]]

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:18am'' “It’s not everyday I go to swim in the sea,” <<if $f is 1>>She<<elseif $m is 1>>He<</if>> starts, “and meet someone I find interesting.” <<if $f is 1>>She<<elseif $m is 1>>He<</if>> smiles and glances back to the water glittering under the rising sun. “I don’t know why." There's a <<link 'pause.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> <<fadein 2s>> "You looked lonely, and I understand that sometimes. Riding a bus alone can be a struggle, and even a chore without something to look forward [[to.”]] <</fadein>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:18am'' The <<if $bus is 1>>bus<<elseif $jeep is 1>>jeep<</if>> starts moving again. You hear the driver call out the next stop, but you know this route by heart, and it’s not yours. Hopefully not <<if $f is 1>>hers<<elseif $m is 1>>his<</if>> <<link 'either.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “You looked pretty but alone. I don’t know why I talked to you, but I’m glad I did. I’m so glad to have met a stranger like [[you.”]] <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:18am'' <<fadein 2s>> The <<if $bus is 1>>bus<<elseif $jeep is 1>>jeep<</if>> goes on, like how life does. The people in here are the people we pass, and have bumped shoulders with once. There is no experience as touching, as a stranger who talks for the sake of [[becoming more.]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:19am'' All in all, what else can you expect from life by sea? Waves of water, and <<link 'waves of humanity.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> <<fadein 2s>> When you and <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vince<</if>> look out, a thought rises: What kind of stories could the sea tell? The sea who has been here longer than humanity, the sea who hears the echoes that travel by [[wind.]] <</fadein>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:19am'' <<fadein 3s>> There’s also the sea who delivers all the bottles with messages whose receiver is anyone but anyone you know. <</fadein>> <<fadein 7s>> The sea hears and sees the stories we make, but the sea cannot tell the stories it takes. We can only imagine what kinds of people, history and experiences have been within the gaze of a lonely [[place.]] <</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:20am'' It seems that this is your <<link 'stop.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> “Ah, you’re leaving na?” <<if $f is 1>>Venice<<elseif $m is 1>>Vincent<</if>> gasps. [[Continue|END2]] <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:20am'' <<fadein 2s>> You gather your things and stand up.<</fadein>> <<fadein 5s 5ms>> <<if $food is 1>> The tinfoil from your Egg sandwich is crushed and tucked neatly into your pocket. <<elseif $food is 2>> The muffin's muffin liner is crushed and tucked neatly into your pocket. <<else>> You still feel the crumbs from the spanish bread they gave you. <</if>> <</fadein>> <<fadein 7s 7ms>>[[Continue|END3]]<</fadein>>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:20am'' You both stare at each <<link 'other.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> You swear it’s for just a few <<link 'seconds—'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> But this time it feels more like a minute. Maybe an hour or [[two.|END4]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:20am'' It isn’t everyday you get on that vehicle and meet a stranger that saves your <<link 'face.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> <<fadein 2s>> A stranger that sat with you out of pure curiosity. An interaction that proves how humane we can all be, even when we are just faces that pass, usually to be [[forgotten.]] <</fadein>> <</replace>> <</link>> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

<<audio ":playing" fadeout>> <center> !<<link 'You leave the bus.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> This time, looking back to wave goodbye and give <<if $f is 1>>her<<elseif $m is 1>>him<</if>> a <<link 'smile.'>><<replace "#cancontinue">> Then, you walked to the entrance with a stomach, not even close to [[full.]] <</replace>> <</link>> <</replace>> <</link>> </center> <span id="cancontinue"></span>

<center> No words were spoken, but both of you knew that tomorrow: <<fadein 2s>> It will be 7am and you’re riding the bus to [[school.|to.]]<</fadein>> </center>

<<audio "mainsong" play>> <<fadein 5s>> !CREDITS !!!PROGRAMMING: ME! !!!VISUALS: ME AGAIN! HI! !!!WRITING: ALSO ME ONCE MORE!! HELLO!!! !!!MUSIC: neguse by good luck heiwa and !!!Bus ride sound effect by BackGround Sound Effects on youtube <</fadein>> <center> <<fadein 10s>>THANKS FOR PLAYING!! ENJOY THE SONG! :)<</fadein>> </center>

//AUDIOS AND SONGS AND SHIT!! <<cacheaudio "mainsong" "music/neguse.mp3">> <<cacheaudio "bus" "music/bus ride.mp3">> <<cacheaudio "zip" "music/bag zip.mp3">> <<cacheaudio "shuffle" "music/shuffling.mp3">>

!!!''Day: Monday'' !!!''Time: 7:17am'' You turn to look at <<if $f is 1>>her<<elseif $m is 1>>him<</if>> and you’re thrown off guard to see that <<if $f is 1>>she's<<elseif $m is 1>>he's<</if>> already looking [[back.]]