Stage 64: Time for Lunch

As Lixin sat in the classroom, his digital pen moved across the simulated notebook in sluggish strokes. The passage of time felt like a weighted chain, with each moment dragging on. Amid the ongoing lecture, his mind couldn't help but wander toward Watashinojinsei-dan Online, a captivating temptation tugging at his thoughts.

The hum of the lecture turned into distant white noise as he wrestled with the yearning to immerse himself in the captivating world of the game. A mental tug-of-war played out within him—the image of battling soldiers alongside his cousin overpowered the necessity to concentrate on his studies.

Without a physical clock to glance at, he had no tangible way to gauge the passage of time. But he sensed the minutes stretching on, his concentration wavering. A sense of urgency gnawed at him. He couldn't afford to let the game jeopardize his studies, knowing it would only lead to him being unable to continue playing.