From MC's Perspective:
The following day, I woke up much later than I intended around 10 a.m. The warmth of the sun had already started to filter through the curtains, casting long, golden streaks across the floor.
My body felt heavy with the weight of sleep, and a surge of guilt washed over me. I had missed the morning cultivation session. How could I have been so careless?
With a sigh, I pushed myself out of bed and trudged toward the bathroom. The warm water was soothing as it cascaded down my skin, loosening the stiffness in my muscles.
The steam curled around me, and for 25 minutes, I allowed myself to get lost in the serenity of it.
After drying off and dressing in fresh, simple shirt and pant, I found my thoughts drifting. The uniform... I guess today's the day they'll give me one. The idea filled me with a strange mix of excitement and nerves. I wondered how it would feel to wear the symbol of my new identity.