In this chapter, the narrator explains that the test he took to determine his identity revealed that he was an omega, a type of fish that protects the body from the harmful effects of the sun's rays. He explains that omegas are rare, and that they must be registered in the country's health records for protection. The narrator tells us that he found out about his identity when he was in high school. He says that he began to live a life of the omega, but that it was "scared" and "frightening." The narrator says that his classmates and teachers are avoiding him because of his new identity, and he can't participate in the school's track and field competition.