Ch 5: Outside…

Looking at this display about my system. The functions listed are quite interesting.

It seems that this world isn't the only place I'll be going to. I guess it will be useful to prepare myself more starting from now on. It takes time to be truly powerful. And a lot more resources to fuel that growth, the danger they pose might also be something I can't handle, so having a little strength might do me a bit of good.

As for those other functions they're quite handy in their own way, upon this thought, I get distracted with another notification.

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[ Ding! ]

[ System Detects strong fate-intervention with the plot by the Host! ]

[ Would you like to claim the Starter Gift! ]

[Accept!]  [Decline!]

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Hoh— So it was able to identify the changes I made before I got this cheat. Starter Gift hmm…

I wonder what I'll get.

'Accept!'

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[ Adaptable Body Acquired! ]

[ Absolute Affinity Acquired! ]

[ Fated Encounter Acquired! ]

[ 3000 Points Acquired ]

[ System Function: Inventory Unlocked (3-slots available) ]

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Hmm… the Adaptable Body—and the Absolute Affinity sounds powerful. Just how good though.

'System tell me what I just got'

After this question in a mechanical voice, the system responded.

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[ Yes Host! ]

{ The meaning of "Adaptable Body" is as follows, a body capable of adapting when exposed to a certain stimulus and provided time to adjust or form of nourishment can speed up the process of adaptation of the Host.

"Absolute Affinity" provides the Host complete compatibility with anything, including power systems. In a verse featuring magic, for instance, the Host has access to all of the elements of the planet at the moment of their arrival. Additionally, it implies that any object or artifact, including Divine or Demonic Weapons, is compatible with the Host. Due to the fact that you practically have an affinity for absolutely everything.

"Fated Encounter", on the other hand, denotes the likelihood that fated encounters will occur, a meeting or possibility of crossing paths with people of fate.

3000 Points are self-explanatory and can be applied to any purpose the host chooses provided that there is sufficient amount of points to afford said purchase.

Regarding the new system function, it is possible to upgrade the amount of slots for 1000 Points each. }

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Silence…

This is… I'm quite shocked at what I just got, utterly speechless. As simple as they may be, it's actually quite a strong and versatile abilities that I've got. Since with Adaptable Body it means that my progress, growth, and adaptability will increase to another level, sped up to greater heights.

Now as for Absolute Affinity it can entail being talented as the term implies that is absolute and anything no matter what it is, getting a knack for whatever endeavor I get into or am I possibly misinterpreting it, hmm—

Then there is Fated Encounter meaning my ability to harvest more points can be easier on me, just as my involvement to the original plot will be greater, as I'm more likely to 'encounter' them.

As for the points… I'm not yet sure what I can get at the moment, quite new to all the functions at the moment, and what is worth investing it on. So accumulating until the time I need it or get the hang of my system enough to purchase things that will serve most beneficial to me should be considered.

However, looking at the shop this should be of my priority considering the lottery function is a gamble on luck. Whereas that shop resets annually, depending on which might have items that I can on my own volition decide to attain specific items listed rather than taking a risk with a lottery of anything random.

'System—Shop'

I willed myself, trying to know all forms of interactions I can do to use my system. And it worked, all of them, touchscreen, voice, thoughts or will. It's not one function that is necessarily spoken of, but these can be useful in many situations that most would probably not think of, that I already have in mind.

For instance, useful usage can be at a time I can't speak, out of breath, or physically exhausted, I can just use other methods to interact with my system that can solve that issue and either purchase an item that might be lifesaving or taking a weapon out from my inventory. If I have a plot armor of some sorts, even the lottery albeit a gamble may grant me something at the time I need it.

Anyways enough thought, as I recollect myself at the new display that popped out listing three things.

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[ Shop (Resets in 364 Days) ]

[ Points Available: 3000 ]

[ 1. Eternal Arms Mastery (Fate TYPE-MOON): 3000 Points ]

[ 2. A Pouch of Senzu Bean containing six-pieces (Dragon Ball): 500 Points ]

[ 3. Knife: 10 Points ]

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This is a tough one—

Looking at these three things in the shop. I have two options at the moment and by far I only have 3000 Points from the gift pack.

So I can either buy that Eternal Arms Mastery and never forget whatever skills I have for fighting, which means I can always protect myself in no matter what condition. Always improving and never degrading in terms of combat.

Another option is to spend all of that in the Lottery System, where I can earn ten of just about anything, ranging from absolutely anything.

Some may be useless, others quite powerful.

But yet at the same time be anything random. It can even be something good but utterly useless for me currently.

"Hahh—"

Letting out a sigh. I can't choose.

And this must be a rare skill in shop. Then again, 10 of absolutely anything with random plausibility. Another thing is that in comparison to the lottery, getting just one item listed in shop seems expensive, but upon a closer inspection, it is reasonable considering shops list specific items I on my own will can or don't get. While lottery is random.

After a few seconds of thought in silence. Hiroto comes to a decision.

'F*ck it'

I can still earn points for Lottery. But who knows when I get the offer for this skill ever again.

Not to mention, when I eventually leave for other worlds, no matter how much of my memory is damaged or lost. The ability to fight in that amnesiac state is of utmost importance for me to surviving.

Clicking upon the option of Eternal Arm's Mastery. As it shows another blue-display with the text.

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[ Would you like to confirm this purchase? ]

[ Accept! ]  [ Decline! ]

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'Accept'

As I willed in my head.

After choosing to buy the skill, a warm feeling spreads through my body as some skills that I unconsciously forgotten was being recalled.

As if being engraved deep in his muscles and instinct, unable to forget those movements in any way, shape or form.

Hoh— that felt nice. That was one of the most pleasing sensations I've felt in both lives of mine.

[ Ding! ]

Hmm— what is it this time?

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[ System detected two intervention of Host! ]

[ Does the Host want to claim the changes right now? ]

[ Yes! ]  [ No! ]

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So… this is the way points being attained looks like. If I had to guess the two changes I've made that got me to this point is that educational facility I'm going to be admitted to. It was never mentioned in the original story that Kazami Yuuji went to a private-school. I'm not sure why it's two considering that the only thing that I should've change was just me becoming absent in my family meaning only one change… one hmm—Oh wait a minute! Perhaps my leave caused two changes making my involvement to add up to two in some way, like my entire family having been influence by my action or leave then there is that educational institution my father is hooking me up with.

Anyways clicking on yes. I was greeted with two consecutive transparent-blue-displays.

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[ 100 Points Acquired! ]

[ 500 Points Acquired ]

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For some odd reason this change is quite big, enough to shock me considering the cost for certain things in other function and shops are just about in similar digits, as if harvesting points are easy and I receive them in high-amounts.

More for me to use, so why am I even putting too much thought in every little thing, other than stressing me out with meaningless ideas, it serves me no use. I should fix this habit soon, it only tires me out.

Anyways, the senzu-bean is a definite buy. It would be foolish not to purchase as it can help me recover and is one of the most lifesaving item seen in the anime-verse.

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[ Host: Hiroto Kazami! ]

< Age: 2 >

< Race: Human >

[ Points: 100 ]

[ Status ]

[ Lottery ]

[ Shop ]

[ Inventory ( 2 Slot Available) ]

[ Worlds ]

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With that said, I only have two-slots left and 100 points remaining. As for the knife, buying it is not necessary, when will I even need it in the first place. Even if I need one, I can just take one off the kitchen, though suspicions might arise due to missing one kitchen-ware, there will be no evidence I did it.

So, I never bought it nor had the thought I needed it. Besides, if I needed it I'll just buy it later on, it's useless at the moment, so I'm not wasting any points.

Anyways time to explore, this world a couple of weeks before I head off. As I went to remind my mother, Satoko. She agreed though a bit hesitant but seeing as I show maturity and competence in many things, she thought I am more than capable to go outside alone.

As for Kazuki, as much as she wanted to accompany me, couldn't as she always was out with my father going to meet and greet to discuss business affairs involving her artwork. Today was one of those days, so she was a bit frustrated that she couldn't look after me.

But before I head off, she pulled me to a secluded area, while I convinced my mother to let me 'play' outside, with a bright tinge on Satoko's pair of reddish-violet eyes at me and Kazuki's interaction as we eventually somewhere my mother can't see us.

"Hiroto—you better pay me back later for this, hmph"

Kazuki said to me, as she leaned forward and then—kissed me in the lips… She went on another level with this display of affection.

At most as 'siblings' as she puts it would both take a bath, that she seemed to be trying to convince me is normal, nothing more intimate, though her being exposed and spoiling or rubbing against me a multitude of times is posing trouble to me.

No matter how much of a young-adult I may be mentally, her increasing intimate behavior is starting to grow to me, to fall for her, or actually feel something akin to love for her. I know she does it on purpose as she's trying to make me normalize her sexual advances. But this is the first time she went for a kiss, not to mention on me this early at just two-years-old.

"More on this later Hiroto! Make sure to come back early~"

Kazuki said as she retreated with a small pout on her cute face. As she heads off towards what seemed to be the direction of the stairs, back to her room huh…

*Phew*

As I retreated and headed at the door making my exit, remembering my manners just now, as I told my mother nearby.

"Ittekimasu!(I'll be back)"

Closing the door shut.

*Click*

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[Third Person POV]

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Around the neighborhood, an exceptionally-cute boy roams around in a relaxed manner, checking out everything in his sight, his face attracts the glance of others passing by him, curious as to whom this absurdly cute boy is.

It was as if the face of the boy was sculpted by the hands of god itself, the amount of charm in his intellectual and mature baring to his immensely smooth and cute childish face impose a contrasting appearance that blends as well as enhances his already captivating appearance.

The female passerby's stare at him as if they found an animal they would be eager to pet no matter what, their eyes shining so brightly. One in particular as time passed came up to approach him.

The women's appearance has fair skin with black hair and eyes. Her hair reaches to her waist at her sides, and one of the strands from her bangs reaches her nose. her elegantly poised figure exuding both grace and mystery. Her hair was a deep, rich shade of black, silky strands cascading down her back in loose waves, framing her delicate face and intense, piercing eyes. As her hair seemed just as lovely. Accompanied with a voluptuous body having the right curves in all the right spots is how she can be described as.

"Oya! Little boy, where are you from? Are you lost?"

The mature women who was about to pass him questioned as she looked at this boy who was walking all alone, wondering if he is lost considering he's been observing and had a curious gaze ever since she passed by him. As she crouched down to get to his level.

"Ah! I'm alright Onee-san—thanks for asking. I'm just looking around for a playground I can hand to. It's my first time out, do you perhaps know any?"

The little boy, otherwise known as Hiroto asked the mature women who crouched down to his height. The women being shocked speechless at how well I spoke considering a kid my age shouldn't speak as well as how I've spoken just now.

"Oh my! Well aren't you a smart one!"

She said, surprised at my response earlier, as Hiroto gets pulled in her arms for a hug, precisely at her massive bosom while she pats him in the head.

"Your Onee-san's name is Ryoba Aishi! You can call me Onee-chan and I can lead you to a playground, fufu…"

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This women who Hiroto is still in the arms of, introduced herself to be Ryoba Aishi, said coquettishly.

As Hiroto becomes a little cautious at how helpful this beautiful women is being.

'Is she trying to kidnap me or what? I get that random acts of kindness can occur, but most of the time, it's better to expect the worse as a way of preparing for when something similar happens.'

Hiroto thought as he looked at this women who still has him locked in her arms.

'Hmm—from her demeanor she doesn't seem too bad of a person. Besides, I can just make sure that we don't go somewhere out of public sight or somewhere isolated to prevent a case to arise'

As Hiroto confirmed evaluating this mature, milf-like figure who goes by the name Ryoba to be something he can take on.

"U-Unn! Sure, let's go Onee-san—Ah! My name is Hiroto. Thanks for the help Ryoba-nee!"

Hiroto responded, as a faint glimmer can be seen in Ryoba's eyes unbeknownst to him, acting out his age with a childish grin on his cute face.

"It's settled then—Let's go, little Hiro~"

As Ryoba picks Hiroto up rubbing her cheek to his, holding him right in the center of her bosom as if he was a doll being carried, considering his small frame or stature for his age, it was simple for her.

During their journey to a playground, Hiroto starts asking questions about her to spark a conversation and not make things too awkwardly silent.

"So… Ryoba-nee! Do you live near here?"

Hiroto asks tilting his head towards Ryoba.

"Hnn—Yes! I actually had a daughter recently these years, somewhere around your age, a bit younger. We moved around a lot, but for now we settled down here with my husband. How about you Hiroto?…"

She said explaining her situation followed by a question, looking at him, as if she was doting on him? Weirdly enough for Hiroto, considering they just met and hardly have had time to get that attached or close.

'It must be because of my charm or captivating appearance huh… even a mother with a kid and a husband got captured. Although I do admit her name sounds awfully familiar, oddly so, Aishi-Hmm…'

Hiroto was in thought of his impression and observation of the women that has him in a locked hug pressing on her bosom that he senses something strange to her.

As if she had something that he has no clue of that attracts his attention. It wasn't a crush or having been charmed by her appearance per se.

But she seemed familiar, name-wise and of her physical looks. Anyways, I almost forgot about her, holding on for too long for a response will just make everything awkward.

"Ah! Y-Yes we live in this neighborhood. I was bored always staying at home, so I went to find a place to play, with my parent's permission of course."

Hiroto said while scratching at his cheek.

"Hmm—I-Is that so? Are your parents actually okay with someone as small and young as you out all by himself? Wait! Little Hiroto—How old are you exactly?"

Ryoba questioned followed by another with an intense face accompanied with a frown, worried about Hiroto's safety and having been alone all this time as she continues to pat his head.

Also considering he is as small as a handheld doll like a teddy-bear, one that she can't get over paired with his immeasurable charm, he is absurdly cute and adorable, to all eyes, no matter whom, can't help but see him like a puppy that needs to be petted and that was enough to captivate her.

It is just as easy to deduce that he was very young with this kind of frame making Ryoba concerned.

"I've actually recently just turned two-years old. And the only reason my parents were fine with me exploring is because they know I'm smart and mature enough to handle myself. Besides, Ryoba-nee haven't you witnessed how I can speak so coherently and complicated for peers my age. I'm not exactly childlike. You're not dealing with the average saiya—child anymore, hehe!"

Hiroto said so confidently and in a childish manner as he proved himself to be worthy of exploring alone having almost squeezed in a DBZ reference in his excitement.

'You say that you are smart and mature, but… What kind of person are you to follow me? A stranger—and all alone at that. If that's not a child, then I don't know—what is. And what were you trying to say just now. Average Saiya?'

Ryoba thought doubting him as despite his sophisticated way of speaking, all of his other behaviors shine a different light.

"Hahh…"

She replied speechless with a sigh as they kept walking, not arguing with him in order to not put this immensely cute boy, she couldn't bare to make this puppy sad, patting Hiroto in her arms more intensely as she thought about this.

As the sound of children can be heard from the distant. Increasingly getting louder as they threaded.

"Ara! We're here Hiroto…"

She said so with a lamented tone, regretting not taking a longer path or perhaps taking smaller steps, wanting to stay with this little guy much longer.

'Everything with him is different. It's different with my—senpai! I always thought he was the one, my beloved. But admittedly no matter how much I loved him back then or tried to make him love me. I̷͉̹̣̽͆͜͠͝ṱ̸͛̒͂ ̷̼̹͚̋̕ͅñ̵̯̏̉ȩ̴̰͍́͆͛̿̈v̵̫̩̍́̍̕͠ę̸̩̣̠̮̐͂͆r̸͇̜̈́ ̴̧̖̰̮͊w̷̢̧̰̩̽̎o̸̡̙̝̹̐̉ṙ̶̲͍̥͚̝͑̆k̵̮̞̐e̷̞̱͒̈͝d̷̗͙͈͙̀͑̀. No matter how forceful nor how much I quote changed him and even myself. Hahaha—It just never worked. But then I found him, another person who made my heart beat, only much louder unlike ever before. It feels uncomfortable, makes my heart flutter albeit very much so conflicting.'

Ryoba Aishi was contemplating as the seconds ticked with a frown.

'S-Should I just—e̵̺̐̒̿l̶̘̽͆͘i̴̫̋̕m̷̜̝͉͙̾ỉ̴̱̟́͒͘n̸͚̰̓͆á̴͕̗̖̝͎̾̊̾̚ṱ̷̗͐̀͝e̵̬͂ him. Make him ḏ̵͕͓̥̹͐́̄i̵̼̖̝̦̊̽͗͘̚s̵̢̡͉̒̈́̕ā̸̧̤̩̝̳͌͘p̵͍̄͝p̸͍͐̔͜ę̴̧̣͑ă̶̖̹̯̤ͅr. K̸̨̙̦̩͎̗̱̞̩̫̟͉͈̺̞̔̔̋͂̃̀̈́̅̂̉̃̀͝i̷͖̻͖͍̋̓͊̒̊͋̐̆̈́̈͒̓̾̊͝͝͠l̴̢̯̦͉̳̺͎͍̰̙̝̟͕̟̮̭̏̈̽͋́̓͗͝ļ̴͕̭͚͖̫̼̠̘̠̳͐͜him…'

She continued in her mind as her eyes glow brightly with a malevolent intent.

'No, I've already erased most of my traces ever since that time at Akademi High. I can't make anymore appearances that will put me in further jeopardy. The world is far different that it ever was. The chance of being caught has already risen.'

Ryoba thought as she calmed herself down.

'If not for me—then maybe, my daughter if she has the same condition like others of the Aishi family tree. Then…'

She smiled as she came up with a motive, an idea for keeping the exceptionally cute boy alive staring at him.

'Maybe this one will be her "Senpai" heheh… I'll let you go for now. If you were able to make my heart beat that much. Then maybe my daughter too will, solving her own problem, the condition that which descendants of the Aishi bloodline suffers from.'

Ryoba thought even further as she smiled and laughed a little in the middle of her planning.

"Ah! Hiroto—I'd like you to meet my daughter. If it's fine with you can we meet back here tomorrow?"

She asked with a motherly-looking smile with an intent or motive clearly sprouting out her glistening eyes.

'Weird—Why is she so intent on me meeting her daughter? Not to mention can we even connect or converse at her age which to me seems like she's younger than me who is two-years old. I'm an exception of course, as I'm a through and through reincarnate.'

Hiroto questioned what she just asked, doubting if they can even bond that well.

If by her motive to bring them closer was to make them friends like a worried mother usually would if they see their children off to school.

Then, Hiroto would of course not care and just go with the flow.

"For sure, Ryoba-nee!"

Hiroto said so, acting childlike to conform to certain standards that applies to kids his age.

"Well, I should get going Hiroto—Make sure to go home safely. Bye! Bye!"

Ryoba exclaimed as she motioned her hands towards Hiroto and calmly turned back and headed a certain direction. Leaving as she did.

"Unn—See you tomorrow Ryoba-nee…"

Hiroto shouted childishly and loudly as she just about left.

And once she was out of his line of sight, all the acting drops, his 'mask' fading. As he returns to his neutral face.

'What a weird woman…'

He thought as she had a weird vibe to her that she was feeling. Not to mention—familiar.

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(Author's Note:

Welp, I've been busy for the time being. These past few weeks have been very busy for me and maybe a bit more a few weeks, as I have projects due soon and work that I'm having. So expect a very inconsistent update schedule and understand.

Anyways, I've gotten the idea of using 3rd Person POV, any thoughts of me continuing this kind of POV? And have I done it right? I know the difference between First Person POV and Third Person POV. Like how First Person pairs well with [Change POV's]. Whereas, Third Person allows both the protagonist's thoughts and the other characters thoughts to be seen in real time rather than one now, another later with [Change POV]. But, I personally plan on switching between both types of POV's as I find both charming in their aspects that I can't decide, since in some places one fits a lot better than the other, so wish me luck with that.

And so about next update… it might be delayed a lot longer, maybe earlier, it really just depends. I'm inconsistent, lazy, and a busy guy in real life, which is why finding time or energy to write is a struggle for me. Not to mention, I plan to aim for 3k words each chapter now, so there is that. With that said, let's meet again in the next chapter of Drago—I mean next update that may or may not be a week from now. However long that may be, I assure you for the time being I do not have plans dropping. )