The next morning, the narrator reflects on his decision to skip the first day of practice. He admits that he is afraid of being left behind by the other players, but that he has never been afraid of moving forward with obstacles. He feels that he would be swallowed by "a giant beast" if he were to stop practicing. He wonders if this fear is self-doubt, or if it is just the imagination of a giant beast. He decides to forget about Haiyan and focus on the upcoming day.