I can't believe I died because I closed my eyes! Death hugged me right in front of Darren...
But more importantly...
"Did I actually admit I was gay when I died? Seriously?! Though no one actually heard.''
But Darren knows. He knew!
"Stop thinking for a moment. Please. James. " this... dark??? ... man squinted his eyes. He looked very tired. Beside him was a glowing bulb.
Wait. Is that a person--
Then a super deep, somber voice started speaking. Gosh, he made me shiver.
"James Kwon, as of Month xx Date xx Year xx, and finally on 10:38am, your soul has been retrieved from the mortal realm. As such, I apologize for the current situation and taking you here in the Judgement hall. It was by accident. If you were wondering, it's because I was supposed to mark Darren Weir and not yourself. I am Schweisse, Reaper #50643. And I want to inform you that you have 2 choices: either 'go back' and I shall exchange yours and Darren's Souls. Or, Your wish to be 'ISEKAI'D' will be granted and let him live."
He was talking about a lot of complicated stuff, but considering how smart I was, I could thankfully understand him and his Judged-Worldly method of language.
Just kidding. I didn't understand a single shit.
What the fuck is judged-worldly. (A/N: Sorry, i didn't look it up.)
"I have questions, so please answer. " Without hesitating, I just blurted out what I wanted to say.
''What in hell is 'Judged-worldly'.'' Answered the reaper-looking dude.
"Excuse me. I'm the one asking here." i fake-coughed to the dark guy.
He just frowned at me.
"...Ask away little soul." The other glowing bulb man spoke. His voice was so melancholic.
"First of all, if I get Isekai'd, then will I be able to remember my past life?" I wanted that question answered first to make sure. My eyes peeked at the shiny guy. Like, he's literally shiny. I can't see his core.
"Very well. If that is what this soul desires." He stated.
"Second, o-or thirds, or fourth--"
"Speak." Mr. Reaper-guy is probably pissed. Haha.
"This is embarrassing but I'll keep my skin thick for knowledge. Uhm, am I still gay after this? Did you decide everyone's sexuality? Will you turn me straight?"
I wanna dig a hole, but that'll lead to Hell considering this is the middle.
"Hoho, that depends on you little soul. But whatever you desire from this point on, I shall judge if you can have it." he bluntly spoke.
"Really? So does that mean i can do what i want in my next life?"
I asked as if he was my friend for advice.
"Naturally, Love takes no definite form. It is up to you to decide who you are gonna be, and who you want to be with. Just because the pairing of men and women seems right because they produce their own proof of love, doesn't mean there are no other choices. You can even be by yourself. Everything doesn't always have to be the same. There is no such thing as perfect. When I created the world, I created it differently so that new things might come up and make it better."
Wow. I feel like screeching.
"No, you may not." Mr. Tsundere Reaper-guy protested, shaking his head in disagreement.
"Whoah. What the f-" i immediately covered my mouth.
Dude. don't cuss. This is God you're talking to. Sheesh.
"...How can you read my mind?" I motioned to Mr. Reaper-guy, squinting my eyes and pouting playfully.
"You're lacking a physical body. Naturally, your thoughts flow out of your essence, so I can hear you."
"I-"
"Also, we're celestial bodies. There's almost nothing we can't do." The glowing person continued.
"Um, thank you..for answering my, question?" I hesitated.
"You have more, don't you?" the glowing bulb asked me.
"CanIjustcallyouKAMISAMAIwannathinkthisisoneofthosemangasIread.Ifyoudon'tmind,thatis." I was rambling.
Shit. I shouldn't have said that.
"Ahahaha. If that's what you want. "
He eaised his arm and swiped what seemed to be his face. I think he wiped a tear.
Wait, God can cry??
Mr. Reaper-guy just eyed him and he showed his appearance.
My guard was down.
Damn it! Why are these immortals so good looking?!
That man who Identifies as God is living up to his heavenly name. There I was, trying not to drool from his PERFECT BODY. His FACE. His WHOLE BEING.
Darren can never compare to this daddy.
This might be the effects of me dying by truck-kun head-first. Or it could be that I just admitted I was gay and all hell broke loose, punching my face coming from my closet.
"But I still... What do I do now?" I asked.
"Hmm. Well, let's see. You will go by these conditions; when you are born to a different world, you shall do everything you can to grow to be the strongest among that world. You do not need to serve as an influence, you just need to help and save it. It is nearing the brink of exile. Do not worry, for it will happen once you are ready. We will hold it back for as long as we can. As a reward, I pleaded with Fate to gift you new love. And you will finally move on from that unrequited love of yours from before. You may do as you wish there. I only ask of you to do what I told you. I shall send you my blessings, so stay safe."
"Are you worried for me? "
"Of course I am very worried, you are my child. It is against my will to send you on a dangerous mission, but I know that you are the only one that can do it. I will make sure to help guide your way before you get lost. "
He carefully informs with a soft voice.
"Wait, you said it was an accident."
"Well, i saw another pressing matter, so i decided to just go with the flow." He mused.
"...I like you a lot. Say, can I call you papa?"
I waited for his reply. It was weird that I asked if I could call him Kami-sama, this beautiful being. Now, I wanna call him papa.
"Very well,'my child'. Then, I shall call you soon and from time to time. In addition to that, I shall send with you an accompaniment that can also summon me so that I can be with you at times. When I am busy, she will be the one to comfort you instead."
Dude he thinks advanced. Sasuga Kami!
"Thanks papa! I love you already! By the way, when and where am I gonna go? " I hastily asked remembering his first other words.
"Schweisse will fill you in on that. Then, I shall see you after, my child. Good-bye for now. " he said with powerful Godly voice.
By the way, i never knew what that meant til i heard it.
"Bye-bye ~!" I happily said waving him good-bye.
"Right. Mr. James, Before I fill you in, I need you to fill me in." he caught my attention with a stern face on.
Fill him-
"Please, don't do this to me." he facepalmed.
At this moment, papa's words just started sinking in.
Wait...he has a name?
"Yes. Haven't you-" sigh "Never mind. You weren't listening earlier, weren't you?"
"Yay! Fill in questions!!!" I strategically changed the subject.
My gay side reacted. He was, good looking for a goddamn Reaper.
"Mind your words, please."
I stayed silent.
"Like i mentioned, my name is Schweisse. It is a pleasure to meet you."
No, bro. haha. He completely hates me. But like I said, I'm a great actor so he didn't suspect a single thing.
"Yes, continue to lie to yourself, Mr. Kwon. I will be here forging your contract."
Shit.
I used fingerguns! I wanted to act cool, but it turned out kinda awkward.
"..."
"Firstly, your appearance. What do you wanna look like when you go? I need you to be specific. " he paused before talking. He sounded adamant. But, fine. Whatever.
"I wanna look the same handsome me. I don't wanna change a--- It'd be cool if you guys gave me just a little magic. I already have the upper advantage with my skills though." I said to him.
"As you wish. You have already been blessed with powers earlier. "
My hands ran to my mouth after hearing those words.
God actually favored me enough? He really is an advanced papa!
As i was having the time of my life, i spotted Schweisse in my peripheral vision.
...I could've sworn he cringed.
"Awesome! I get to be myself and have magic. I am now officially-- unidentified. What am I now anyway..? "
I confusedly stated. I see his expression lighten up and sneaks a light chuckle behind my back. And as a treat to this cutie, I pretended not to notice.
Schweisse clears his throat. (A/N: Face it Kwon, He. Knows. Everything.)
"Secondly, You get to choose your name and race. " he hides an expression.
"Wow, this time I am naming myself! Let's see... Mizuki! And uhh race?? Hm. I dunno. Mixed. "
I just answered half-assedly.
But hey, it has a nice ring to it. I dunno if they accept that typa' name. It'd still be nice being different.
"..Possible. " he answers with a smirk.
"You know, I was wondering if you can smile at me more often? I mean, that was a smirk but look at how cute you are. And please do me extra-- some less cold treatment? I feel like it'll be better for you and the people you talk to. I really think we can get along quite well."
I think I flirted with him. It's not like it was my first time, but it still shames me. It was full of negative stuff though.
Forgot about Darren for a few seconds there.
...Okay. I completely forgot.
"I must apologize, Schweisse does not swing that way and I do not intend to get involved in relationships."
He roasted this confident person and it depressed me that i got immediately rejected even as a friend.
I think he misunderstood what I meant. Lol.
He blushed at my thoughts.
"I just said you are adorable. But is it really a bad thing here to compliment someone and want to be friends? " I said with a dejected expression. It's all true though.
He blushed beet red up to his ears, and realised he messed up.
Hella adorable!
Now I'm starting to miss Darren's surprise hugs and annoying presence.
To be honest, I don't know what to do anymore.