Shock, awe, disappointment, rage and a myriad of other emotions flooded into my mind. Staring down at my hand I shook slightly. A bow and arrow seemed to be lightly imprinted where once pure skin lay.
I sat there and chewed through the words Cupid had said to me. About how I died and the so-called gift he had given me. Honestly, it was rather hard to digest. An entire planet just for me? Then why the hell did he pick a Harem game as the premise?
[ I guess there is only one thing I can do. " Menu" ]
I heard what seemed to be a Windows startup in my ears, a non-gendered voice could be heard after just a few moments.
" Yuki Aikyo, Welcome to the Lubu Lubu System," The voice said.
[ Woah he really wasn't kidding... Lubu Lubu? Shouldn't it be love? Never mind too many surprises this morning.]
" Would you like a male, female or a gender undetermined helper?" the disembodied voice stated nonchalantly as if reading off a menu.
[ Male, female or other huh? I could imagine my helper would probably be Cupid if I picked Male, and I already have too many females in my life… I will go with other.]
" One Moment " The voice replied.
A few seconds passed and something like a holographic menu appeared out of the top of my hand. It was large enough to be legible but small enough to be compact. It had a bright pink frame and the words "Lubu Lubu" with a giant heart as a logo of sorts. A small loading bar is filled up with a cat tumbling underneath it.
[ Urgh so cheesy who designed this?]
" Welcome, Meowster Yuki!" A cat that popped up on the screen said. It was a small smokey coloured Scottish Fold. It looks exactly like the cat I had in my old world, so it brought a little warmth into my heart. I couldn't help wanting to reach out and touch it. I attempted to and found that I could?! It left me startled for a moment. The cat purred affectionately.
[ Woah it's warm! Maybe the design isn't so bad after all ]
" If you're done with touching me Meowster, Let me introduce myself. My name is Kibbles and I will be helping you navigate your new Lubu Lubu system. This technology can contain everyone on the planet. You can use this to see your own stats, the stats of others and even there likes and dislikes! If you really want to, you can even see how much they like you. Doki Doki!" The cat said as it rolled on its stomach lovingly.
" Everyone? Wait it can hold the information of 6 billion people?" I said incredulously.
" Yep! It sure can, however, to make sure your Lubu Lubu System isn't too hard for you to navigate there are some restrictions" Kibbles said as it batted at thin air.
" First, only the people you know and have directly touched will be added. Two, to unlock information will cost you "Doki Dollars" or DD and finally three the more important the information to you, the more it will cost! Because you have just started, let us unlock a profile for you and this purring fluff ball will give you 20 DD! Aren't I kind?" The cat says as it stands.
It waved its paw and the screen changed. It looked sort of like a dating app. There are five profiles on it. One for Ki, one for Riku, One for my mother and father and one for the Princess.
All the profiles bar Ki's are locked with iron chains and a love heart shaped lock. Riku's saying 50 DD and the princess's 30DD. Mother and fathers profiles cost 1DD each.
"It's kinda gross that my parents are on this application," I stated bluntly
" Meowster, There are many different types of love in the world, get your head out of the gutter. I Kibbles am offended " Kibble's stated and turned its back on me.
" I am sorry Kibbles, I won't jump to conclusions again. " I stated with my most sincere sounding voice.
[ I can't believe I just apologised to a cat, at least it's cute when it's grumpy. ]
" Okay, I forgive you this time. Now think you can either click on the open profile with your finger or just think about Ki's name." Kibbles rolled into a ball.
Since no one was around I opted for the physical method and clicked on it. There was a back button a forward button and Ki's picture and the following information just underneath:
Name: Ki
Hobbies: Blank ( Unlock: 50 DD)
Heart Meters: 7/10 Green | 2/10 Red | 2/10 Black ( Unlock: 100 DD)
Thoughts: Blank ( Unlock: 30 DD)
Likes: Blank (Unlock: 20 DD)
Dislikes: Blank ( Unlock: 20 DD)
Kibbles Comments: Very loyal friend, hurray!
Kibbles nodded as it watched me read before stating " So their hobbies will help you get to know them better, The Green Heart Meter is good feelings towards you, think of it like friendship and loyalty points.
The Red Hearts indicate their romantic or familial feelings towards you. Black Hearts are their negative feelings towards you. Things like worry, jealousy or hatred. It is okay to have a few black hearts but too many and its game over!"
Kibbles then paused before continuing with "Everything can be unlocked just by thinking about it!"
" What happens if I fill up on red hearts and black hearts?" I mumbled in thought.
Kibbles responded " Ever seen those movies where the person is so obsessed that they kill you? That happens! Same with full green and full black. Frienemies to death or something. That doesn't mean that they won't try to kill you before that, however. More hearts unlock different events!"
[ That's not scary at all ]
" Don't worry Meowster, Hearts take a long time to unlock unless an event happens, things can get pretty interesting then!" Kibbles tried to reassure me unsuccessfully before sitting on my shoulder and rubbing up against my chin.
" Oh Meowster, Click back and go to "My Status" or just think of yourself!" Kibbles said excitedly.
I guess Kibbles tried to change the subject to put my mind away from all the negativity.
I thought about myself and the menu changes.
Name: Yuki (Yuta)
Doki Dollars: 20
Strength: 5/100 ( Unlock: 1DD)
Stamina: 3/100 ( Unlock: 1 DD)
Magic: 0/100 ( Unlock: Currently Unavailable)
Intelligence: 10/100 ( Unlock: 10 DD )
Missions:
5 DD: Complete sword and breathing techniques each day for one week. (Recurring Mission)
10 DD: Find out something new about Ki.
15 DD: Find out your Riku's favourite food. ( 1 week to complete )
20 DD: Make up with Princess Rosli.
" Are you following everything so far Meowster? You can not only use Doki Dollars to learn more about your friends but you can also upgrade yourself! Each time you unlock about yourself, it will cost more as you advance, just like everything else! Of course, with training like reading books, for example, your own points will naturally go up!" Kibbles wraps its tail around my neck and speaks.
[ So much to take in! Phew, I think I should raise my intelligence just to keep up! ]
" I am guessing I have to complete missions to get the currency you mentioned," I said.
" Correct! The harder the mission the system deems the more points you get. Recurring missions will happen every week unless otherwise specified, timed missions will have the amount of time you have to complete them and event missions will happen abruptly! "
Kibbles retorts before continuing. " Don't worry if you don't get it now, just try using it. You have 20 Doki Dollars try spending some!"
"Hmm, my stamina and strength only cost 1 DD each and so do unlocking my parent's profiles. Unlock Mother and Fathers Profiles and put one point in Strength and Stamina, Oh add a point in intelligence too!" I thoughtfully say.
{14 DD deducted 6 Remaining. +1 Strength + 1 Stamina +1 Intelligence. Profiles for Tenma and Airi Aikyo unlocked}
" Do you wish to view the new profiles now?" Kibbles responds.
[ Too much information, head spinning, no thank you. ]
" No thank you Kibbles" I respond with a tired voice.
Just as the upgrades finished my body feels wrapped in warmth. I felt a calm sensation wash over me, it was rather blissful.
Although I was weary from talking soo much the tension seemed to fade away a little. It was like a person removing wearing weights on their body. Not to mention my mind felt a little clearer.
[ Wow this is awesome, and it was just one point! ]
" Meowster, now you understand how good the system is you should be sure to say thank you, Meowster Cupid worked for a whole three seconds to set this up for you, Creating me included!." Kibble injects.
My face soured a little. Just thinking about the damn guy makes me angry. At least he tried to make it up to me I guess. My body jolts slightly as I break down what Kibbles has just told me.
[ Wait 3 seconds to create this application, isn't that a little ridiculous?! What a monster. ]
" Mmm Meowster Cupid is very smart, smarter than you at least" Kibbles purred.
" That was a little uncalled for you know," I respond my cheeks puff up like a small furry animal. Not threatening in the least but it is enough to get my point across.
Kibbles ignored me and changed the subject " If you want to close the Lubu Lubu system just say or think standby mode. You don't have to open the application it will just run in the background. Don't worry no one will see the mark on your hand or the app, so you can open it anytime! Alright Meowster, I am getting sleepy please close the app!"
" Goodnight Kibbles," I said before thinking the words " Standby Mode ".
I spend the rest of the morning trying to take in all the information given to me before Ki appeared at my door to wake me up. Suprise is written all over her face seeing my eyes already open. She covered it quickly with a smile.
" Good Morning young master! I am glad to see you awake! " Ki jovially states before coming to the side of my bed with medical porridge.
[ Urgh not this crap again ]
I attempted my best smile before responding. " Hey, Ki I was wondering, what's your favourite colour?"
" Oh, young master why do you ask? It's yellow! Aren't yellow flowers the best!" Ki responds smiling.
[With her brilliant golden hair I should have guessed it was her favourite. ]
" No reason " I responded smiling. Ki returns the smile to me and places the porridge to my lips. Suddenly I hear Kibble's voice in my ears.
{ Mission Complete " Find out something new about Ki" 10 DD rewarded }
As I chewed, my smile widened.