The light of dawn streams through open curtains, casting a warm glow on a bedroom.

The room is very clean. A large closet is partially covered and ironed clothes are visible inside. In front of the bed, there is a microphone on a stand.

Clarissa lies on the soft bed, hugging a blanket, while a 14-year-old girl with dyed red hair—Tia—stands over her.

Tia (happy) GOOOOOOD MOOOOORNING!

Clarissa, startled, looks at Tia and then at the clock. It's 6:30 AM.

Clarissa Are you kidding me..?

Tia runs out of her sister's room, smiling.

Clarissa tries to run after her but falls as her leg gets caught up in her blanket.

Clarissa Ugh...

Clarissa gets ready. She puts on her school uniform and grabs her backpack.

Exiting her room, she makes her way downstairs and passes through the living room. The aroma of coffee fills the air.

Her mom is sitting at the table, engaged in conversation with Tia, while her husband drinks a coffee and reads a newspaper. She turns to Clarissa.

Mom Darling, I hope you're ready for your performance. Have you cooked your breakfast? Have you packed your briefcase? Did you double-check your homework?
Clarissa Mom, the performance isn't for months, and I've done everything you listed.

Tia looks at Clarissa.

Tia Mom, can I help Clar get ready for the concert?
Mom No, you're too young for that. You need to listen to me and your sister.

Clarissa frowns awkwardly.

Clarissa Okay, I gotta go! See ya!

As Clarissa heads for the door, her dad puts his coffee on the table—but a small portal opens under it and the coffee falls though.

He looks at back at the table with confusion: the coffee is gone.

Dad Have you seen my coffee cup?
Mom You probably lost it, as always.
Dad Could you at least help me find it?
Mom No.

Clarissa poises by the door.

Clarissa (exaggerated) Bye mom! Bye dad! Bye... sis!
Sorry for the cup

Go to school.