January 5th, 2044. Fire Flats High School. After the assembly, I proceeded with my day as normal. A short homeroom with Daina, a smooth operation. First period, an uneventful English with Daisy Hollis. Second, a not too boring Math with James Crook. Third, a sweaty Physical Ed on the field with Carolyn Thomas. Well, I did not sweat no matter how hard she worked me out. This shocked everyone. Ever since I had gotten the suit, I had even more control over my plasma energy. At break time, Daina, Lauren, Joe, Tanaka and I sat at our usual table. As expected, Samuel was conspicuously absent. "Bill-san, where is your other tomodachi?" asked Tanaka. "Boku wa to-mo-da-chi? My friend? Oh, you must mean Sammy." I looked around but saw not a sign of him. "I really have no clue. I have not seen him

