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Chapter 2 - the world destruction began when an otaku ran away from home...

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The Reign of Decade

By the year 2068, humanity across every universe was suffering under the ruthless iron fist of Decade.

One day, a massive battle waged by the resistance broke out, but their efforts were in vain. Decade effortlessly slaughtered them, his seemingly omnipotent powers rendering their struggle meaningless.

Fed up with this hopeless situation, a lone fighter, Tsukuyomi, made a desperate decision—she would go back to the past and kill the man behind Decade's identity before he could become the tyrant that ruled over all.

The Enigma Known as Decade

Decade, a name that echoed throughout the multiverse, was an enigma to the worlds he visited.

To some, he was a hero. To others, he was a villain. But in truth, he was neither.

He was a Kamen Rider who had witnessed countless realities, shaping and altering them with his mere presence. The worlds he passed through were nothing more than fleeting moments, mere whispers in the wind.

But how many more worlds would he change?

What more would he witness through those piercing eyes?

As long as he was present, the hands of fate and the sands of time would never remain still.

Tokiwa Sōgo – The Hopeless Recluse

Tokiwa Sōgo was not a good son.

After graduating, he refused to leave the house, showing no interest in finding a job or a girlfriend. His days were spent in isolation, much to the frustration of his parents. They tried everything—pleading, scolding, even threats—but nothing worked. The relationship between them deteriorated, yet Sōgo remained unmoved.

It wasn't that he didn't understand their concerns. He simply had no desire to work outside.

Whenever he needed money, he would write novels online. Though his earnings were meager, it didn't matter—he neither drank nor smoked, and since he rarely went outside, his expenses were minimal. The rest of his time was spent indulging in anime, manga, games, or photography.

To call him an otaku would be an understatement.

There was a famous anime character who once said:

"I never work hard and just let my instinct take over, so I'm useless to society. On top of that, I'm aware of what I am. Yet I can't stop because it feels too good. I'm the ultimate scum… But I always thought 'laziness' was such an ugly word… I prefer… selective participation."

This quote resonated deeply with Sōgo. If even such a legendary "senior" in the otaku world embraced this lifestyle, then as a "junior," he had to carry on the fine tradition.

However, living this way under his parents' roof only strained their relationship further.

To avoid further conflict, Sōgo decided to move back to his hometown.

It was a solution as simple-minded as an ostrich burying its head in the sand. But as long as he could escape their nagging while maintaining the status quo, he didn't care.

Far from the noise of the city, with no one to disturb him, life in the countryside was peaceful. Sleeping till noon, writing a few chapters, playing games, and going out to take photos—his days passed in blissful solitude.

The only problem?

During the summer, power outages were frequent.

For an internet addict like Tokiwa Sōgo, that was simply unacceptable.

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