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sorry for the reader out there, i usually run D&D games and in between my downtime. if the group's not playing then I have time for this fanfic.... you know what i'm just gonna say it that i'm a moody person, sometimes life gets the better off me you know. That's why I'm like this. INCONSISTENT... especially in updating... I can't promise y'all I'll change but here's for you folks that need motivation: just do it. this may be my personal rant but hey don't be like me, be grateful for what you've been given, but never forget your responsibilities yeah. anyway...

On a personal note, critical role is good but have you seen some one-piece DND? that shit's gold.

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It's been some time after my run in with a [Menacing vending machine]. and it's early december and it's Friday evening. final exams are around the corner and everyone is preparing for it. Our small mansion is suddenly filled with the sound of pages turning and pencil scratches here and there. as everyone suddenly came here, when I said everyone I meant Yu and his friends. The first floor becomes a 3 day impromptu class of subjects taught by teacher Yu.

"You're not going to study? Even Nanako and Haruka are doing their best."

Izanami asks, as she rests her head on my shoulder.

"No. I need to only pass this exam, I don't need to ace it. I can bribe my way into a good university later."

"True. With your financial power you can even purchase a university for yourself."

"That's actually a good idea."

I begin to seriously ponder, should I outright buy a university?

"I'm back, Joshua's here too! we bought dinner for everyone!"

Uncle Dojima seems to have come back, with a lot of food.

"I can see everyone's working hard. well kids, you better take this seriously as it can and will affect your future."

"Yeah Chief Dojima's right you know, don't be like us dropping out and become public slaves."

*bonk

A fist hits Joshua on his head

"Yeah you're the slave and i'm your master now distribute the food and drinks."

We had dinner on the first floor. It was sushi. I bet this costs quite a bit, but with Joshua's resourcefulness I can bet that they don't have to spend a cent.

"So how's the study guys?"

"It's easy! you guys just need a bit more effort." Said a certain inn-manager.

"There's no way I can pass this, Can we just watch a movie on that big screen behind us." said a man whose eyes have lost their light.

"Yeah, you said it Yosuke, I mean I'll be thanking Kami-sama If I manage to get the minimum score! On the side note, do you guys have that action movie of the year the ones where american superheroes gather?" said a depressed looking Chie

Wait Hold-up there's the avengers here?

"Ah I loved how Scarlett Johanson played Natasha, and even her acting was really good." me too Rise me too.

"Teddie is beary confused looking at these words, this bear never knew sentences can be made like this." a blonde kid tries his best reading through a children's book , I think that's cinderella.

"Allow me to assist you, strange creature" I have no idea why this android is living with us but she is. and somehow she seems more human now. thanks to a certain angel.

"Ah to hell with this! I can't even concentrate with you all here! you know what That movie suddenly sounds like a good idea." said a delinquent.

"But you still need to reach the minimum score Kanji, do you want to disappoint your mother?" Right at the mark as always ace detective.

Seemingly coming to a conclusion that we're watching, Yosuke proudly brings out a dvd version of the avengers. you planned this didn't you? But I guess rewatching it is not bad.

"You too Yosuke, I wouldn't want you to repeat the grade"

"Y-y-yes Saki senpai"

"But I suppose a break is in order."

Even the 3rd years are tempted by the movie, I guess 3 hours of break won't hurt.

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We enjoyed our dinner together with a nice movie, there seems to be some minor differences in the movie but overall they still stay the same. The only difference here is how it was shot, maybe because of my increased perception. The actors in this movie seem to do all the stunts themselves, and the special effects are also much better than what I remembered.

"Woah That's a good movie!" "I know right." "I can't wait for the sequels"

The days like this went on without a hitch. nah I'm just kidding, as we're tidying up, suddenly someone has another 'good' idea.

"Hey it's late now, can we just stay here? I mean I'm not gonna lie but playing games on this tv will be awesome."

"Hey hey hey, I heard that you have a Jacuzzi on the top floor is it true?"

"I heard you have a training room downstairs, it's been a while since I've done some weight lifting."

"Yeah""we should have a sleepover" "Yes""Let's"

and so they suddenly decided to all have a sleepover, Uncle Dojima just laughs and asks Joshua to confirm that they're all here to 'study' and will be back on Sunday evening at the latest. Even Nanako and Haruka are excited to see everyone on the same roof.

"Anata, since the majority of person here is girls, we're also going to use your room, so you boys are going to have to sleep on the couch"

"But Izanami, can I sle---"

"Hush! no ecchi"

I looked pleadingly at Joshua hoping he can do some magic trick again

"Ah sorry it won't work if the house's full. I guess you'll have to settle with the couch today."

there goes my hope and dreams

"Oh and Joshua can you make sure they behave? I can pay you overtime for this."

"As you wish chief."

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I slept on the couch... no I tried to sleep on the couch, it seems that Kanji has a breathing problem, as he snores like an old engine.

and I don't get how Yu slept through that. Yosuke has his headphone, and Teddie is exempted by the rule and is sleeping upstairs. and Joshua, well he's just there in the corner of the room, looking at us, amused. feeling helpless I just got up from the couch to the fridge to get myself some drink.

"Would you not prefer wine maou-sama?"

"If you're offering then sure."

A glass appeared between us, filled with wine, it floats perfectly into my arm, and with a *clang*Joshua had made a toast and drank all his contents in one gulp.

"Joshua, I've been wondering. Does GOD ---"

"Ah you mean our creator... well... there is someone sitting on the throne."

Hmmm someone, or something?

"Oh you'll be surprised Maou-sama. He's closer to what you are than to what we are."

well that would be interesting now wouldn't it.

"Perhaps is Godhood something achievable?"

"Godhood? Maybe, but the creator himself is quite.... no, he was human."

"?"

"Well you see, it's no secret that the world has been remade countless times. and through countless battles we angels have always been an extension of the creator for as long as darkness exists."

Huh.... so....

"Well I can tell you yourself are aware of multiverses, and even planes of existence. as I'm sure you've ever met one yourself."

Well meeting a female version of yourself is not an experience you can forget easily.

"Well I can assure you then Maou-sama that the creator is very interested in you. hence here I am."

"!"

As he said, as my eyes closed for a moment, the next thing I knew I'm standing in a white-ish room. there are ... shapes floating around, squares ever expanding and at the same time shrinking... It's like what I've seen before about the visualization of the 4th dimension on some internet forums.

"Ah! you're an interesting human!" said a flying creature. She's as tall as a toddler, but her body is small, like an action figure came to life, she had a kimono, blue hair and tiny black wings.

"Ah you must be a shocked human! for now before you is the creator!" as she motions to a young man behind her.

I stared at her, but I finally noticed the figure behind her, he looks ... human. but beside him is someone with a fierce face and a white sci-fi looking exo-suit.

The young man who was sitting beside me took a cup and took a sip.

"Ah yes, he's interested in how you got here. are you perhaps from the previous cycle as well?" said the little girl.

"previous cycle?"

"Ah, nothing, nevermind, forget what I said--- Wait... you want him to know? ummm ok you're the boss, but if you end up frying his brain that's on you."

the young man only nodded, and he held out his hand as if asking for a handshake... I simply obliged and took his hand....

and then informations came through my brain, about how worlds have been created and destroyed, and this cycle is his turn to 'create' a better world, he fought with his 'comrades' that latter turns out to only want the throne for themselves, and decided it's for the best to just take matters into his own hands.

and thus this 'world' is born. through his calculation, he initially wanted a world where only humans live, but in the final moment, a dear friend changed his mind, he manage to best the devil that started it all, and through it, found another way, he 'fixed' everything by rewinding the timeline, slicing up realities, and finally making realms for category of living being so that none may interfere with one another, but this move has lead to some troublesome outcomes to say the least, hence he made the angels to keep order in check. as he while strong himself is not omni-present nor omni-potent. and unless something drastic happens he will not be using his throne anymore.

All that information is stuck inside my head like a text. but I understood what he's trying to tell me.

My eyes linger on the 'throne' he has behind him. but I quickly deny the idea of having a go at it. and I doubt a man who has defeated all other god candidates is an easy challenge.

"Wow, I've never seen anyone being able to cope with that much information. You're good... for a human." said the small girl.

"I've heard your story. but I'm curious, what do you want me up here for?"

he simply points toward the table, it's a book, to be precise that's SAO.

"You want a book?"

nods nods

"You do know that I've not yet started the second volume?"

nods nods

"By any chance can you read my mind?"

shake shake

"*sigh* But how come you can send info--- you know what.. nevermind, I wish you can read my mind and know how bad it actually is..."

heartbroken face, shaking frame

"HEY HEY HEY! HOLD UP! THAT'S SPOILER! Can't you just you know make it better?" the floating girl shouts in exclamation marks

Expectation puppy eyes.

"I have everything up here, but I don't have the time to."

the young man strikes a thinking pose. as he suddenly ushers Joshua over.

"Yes Milord?"

the young man ushers him over and whispers something into his ears.

"That is very plausible. then it shall be done."

I'm curious about what they're exchanging but some part of me just wants this to be over with, I can somehow tell that this young man is going to bring me trouble.

As I was absent minded, Joshua brought his hand over my head, and I felt something from my mind flowing out of me.

"It's done Milord."

I looked at Joshua wondering what he did.

"Ah it's nothing, I just projected your 'thoughts' about the novel, manga, and even interesting media to people in japan so they can recreate it. and it seems that Milord really wants to see those works through these people, and if you don't mind allow me to 'scout' them out for your entertainment company."

"By all means go for it Joshua, and ..."

"Amanozako, call me Amanozako." the excited little girl finally introduces herself.

"How about I hire you as the Creative Lead Solution Supervisor for the company? "

"WOAH! What's that!"

"Basically a fake job, but I assure you that you have the most power in the company. and you can even see the works before they are published, furthermore, you can rest assured as you can just come in and read all day long and no one will dis---"

"WHERE CAN I SIGN!?!?" Amano is excited

"Joshua will prepare all of that right?"

"Of course Maou-sama, Milord by your leave."

the young man simply nods.

"Noblesse Oblige"

Just like last time, the moment I blink my eyes, I came back to the room, but right now it's 4:25. so much for sleep.

"Thank you Maou-sama."

"What for?"

"Our sole purpose is to help humans, but for the longest time, we finally manage to help the lord."

"He seems like a cool guy."

"But it's the same as you when you're interacting with local junkies, that's how the lord sees us, we're on a completely different level."

"Don't sell yourself short Joshua. I know he's glad to have a reliable man like you around."

"Praise will not get you into my pants Maou-sama."

Deadpan.

"I'm Joking..."

"...."

"...."

I think I need a stronger drink.