In this short scene, we are introduced to the young protagonist, who has just returned from his first day of school. He is very excited to be back at school, but he is also very nervous about his upcoming meeting with his father, who is supposed to be at the open house on the following day. He asks his father to come to meet him, but his father refuses, saying that he will not be able to take time off his work shift. The protagonist, however, is not afraid of his father's presence, and he tells his father that he is going to die soon. He tells him that he has some important business to say to his father before he dies, and that he does not care if his father does not show up for the meeting, as long as his father will not lie about his absence. He says that he wants to see his father again, and his father agrees to meet with him after his meeting with Tsuranoda on the next day. When the protagonist asks if he has any pain in his back, he is told that his back is fine, but that he must not have any glasses with him, as his glasses are stained with blood. He then notices that he can see clearly, even with his glasses out, and asks if it is his father who is causing the pain. He also notices that the protagonist feels pricks on his body, which he is sure is