[Hōzuki Mizuki]

Mizuki blinked their eyes open as early morning light spilled into the room, painting everything in gentle shades of gold. A quiet sigh escaped as they rolled out of bed, stretching their arms above their head before padding over to the bathroom. Their silvery-blue hair, slightly mussed from sleep, fell around their face as they squinted into the mirror.

Grabbing their toothbrush, Mizuki moved through the motions, the minty taste waking them up little by little. Brushing in steady circles, they glanced at their reflection—still bleary-eyed but focused. Today’s training was set to start with lower body strength, and they knew they’d need all the energy they could muster.

Rinsing and setting the brush down, they raked a hand through their hair, tying it back into a loose, low ponytail to keep it out of the way. Mizuki tugged on a plain shirt and shorts, perfect for the morning’s exercises. With one last check of their reflection, they took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, letting their mind focus on the work ahead.

Each day brought new challenges, but to Mizuki, that was just a reason to keep pushing harder. Luckily their morning exercises they could do from the comfort of their own home.

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