The Day Everything Started

Instead of the dream place' gloomy atmosphere, the bright sun's light filtered through the apartment windows, enlightening and enlivening it for the first time. The melodious chirping of birds reached his ears, conveying a much-needed sensation of peace to mitigate his inner turmoil.

Despite his easing nerves, the confusion remained. How could he be here? Why was the once sinister dream place now bright?

'Questions again... and no answers again.'

If he learned something after facing mysteries for most of his brief life, it was not to overthink. Instead, he had to move forward because clues would eventually reveal themselves.

And he didn't have to wait long for the first one to fall into his lap.

"Another boring day is starting."

A voice... his voice sounded behind him. It wouldn't have surprised him much after interacting with the copy and the original, but it still did. 'It's the first words I said after awakening!'