Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Phi

vious night and woke up feel

in

em has recorded your progress," the syst

ore motivated to start his day. But he suddenly thought that it migh

er people are around? Maybe something I can pretend lik

e voice replied, "You c

o use instead of referring to the voice as "system." He got

was early, but he decided to get up and start moving. Today is t

mined to meet the minimum requirements set by the system and, if possible, exceed them. He fe

ell!" Daniel muttered to himself b

in

lenge negative thoughts, complete. Th

he fresh air. He was greeted by a variety of people doing different activities. some were doing exercises, some we

for his jog. He stretched for a few minutes and then began jogging inside the Quezon Memorial

d him. The park was like a giant playground, with people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to engage in vario

dy warm up and invigorated. He felt grateful for the opportunity

led down by walking for a few more laps

in

eved. The system has recorded you

e took out his phone to read on an app. As

k of time. It wasn't until he looked up from his pho

in

sure achieved. The system h

in

orded your progress," The system announced one, after the oth

hin QC Circle to grab breakfast. He ordered a steaming bowl of Lugaw, tw

em a message to reassure them that he was doing well and not to worry about him. It has been quite a while since he was able to send money to his parents as he wa

would already suffice since he didn't really need to move that much. He carefull

lectric bill and his w

this was the first time he had ever messaged her. He asked how she was doing and

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ack. He didn't have much to pack, which made the moving process easier. He w

and its accessories. He carefully wrapped each accessory to prevent them from getting d

he condo unit is furnished with furniture and basic appliances, so there was no need to bring anyth

of his neighbors were surprised but grateful for the free items. Daniel felt happy th

to his phone and checked his booking details for the moving car. He saw that the driver would arrive

rent, which he wasn't able to pay on time due to losing his job recently. Despite the landlord's cold demeanor towards him, he still added an extra Php

mount. He looked at Daniel in surprise, but then his face broke into a small smile

rd didn't seem upset with him anymore.

t lifted off his shoulders. He had fin

ted loading his belongings into the back of the car. The driver assisted him and asked if everything

ense of excitement and anticipation. He had been living in a run-down apartment compound for

g about their daily lives, vendors selling their wares on the street, and towering buildings reaching toward the sky. He felt grateful to live in suc