An unfamiliar ceiling.

That was the first thought that came to mind as I opened my eyes. Sunlight was streaming through the window, and judging by the brightness, it felt like it was just past noon.

I immediately sat up. I needed to assess the situation. But as I braced myself against the bed to get up—

“Ugh…”

I had to clutch my forehead as a throbbing pain shot through it. What’s going on? Why does it hurt so much?

‘...This feeling.’

I looked around the room while holding my forehead. It was an unfamiliar room. It seemed to be …