"Yu, what do you want to do in the future?"
Mei said as she put the books on the bookshelf.
"Me? I don't think I have a choice. You know, I have responsibilities as the heir to the Akahasa family."
Right, I have no choice. After all, the Akahasa family wasn't a small family, one could say it was quite influential even to the world. Both in government, economy, and military influence is quite high. And after the appearance of a monster called Eternite, it made the Akahasa Family's status even higher.
And I, here, am the sole heir to this family. Well, I should have inherited the Akahasa family by now, since my parents disappeared 3 years ago. But I'm not old enough.
The point is, right now my grandfather is running the family, at least until I'm old enough.
"Don't you like it?"
"Hmm?"
I thought for a moment then said,
"Not really, I was expecting it. With the current state of the World, I have to prepare about the future. How about you?"
I turned to Mei who seemed focused on putting her book in the bookcase.
"I'm going to be a researcher."
Mei said confidently and seriously.
"Oh… that suits you. With the knowledge you have I'd really like to have you included in one of the Family Researches."
"I do admire your mother, but I don't want to take the back door."
"I know, but you can't refuse when you have those qualifications. After all, I want to be with you."
"I'll think about it."
Mei thought as she slightly pinched her chin. She was like a researcher who was thinking about her research.
""I see, ugh."
Just when I wanted to answer. I feel very dizzy and nauseous.
(What the hell is this pain! It's like something is trying to wake up inside me or take over my body. ugh shit.)
bruk bruk
I dropped a few books, leaned against the bookcase, then held my head tightly.
"Riyu?"
Mei turned around.
"Mei gah. ugh. Damn."
I continued to lie on the floor holding my head.
Mei ran towards me, dropping some of her books.
"Yu, what's wrong with you? Please don't joke."
Mei is worried about my condition. It can be seen from her tears. I don't want to worry her, but I'm not joking right now. I can't stand this headache. Even the years of training I put in couldn't bear this dizziness. Sooner or later I might pass out.
"Mei- call- ugh some- guards."
"Um, wait a minute I will call them, please stay put!"
Mei ran for help.
But I couldn't hold on anymore. I could only see her footsteps before I closed my eyes.
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[ Bedroom ]
I started to open my eyes and all I could see was the roof, lights and decorations.
'Who am I? and where else is this?'
.....
A few seconds later.
'Okay, I'm kidding'
This isn't a novel where I reincarnate and then take someone else's body.
In fact it's still me, Riyu. The same people in the library.
I die? Who said that? I will hit him. Authors? What is an Author? Is it edible?
Well, forget it, some might ask, who am I? I am Riyu who is in the Void and also Riyu who is in the library.
How is that possible?
Like this, before the events of 5 years ago, I was only body and soul focused on learning and becoming strong.
Until "that" incident happened, my unstable emotions stirred up half of my emotions and feelings that were in the Void.
Even so, whether the current me, the me five years ago, or the previous me is still the same me.
Ok let's be clear like this
1. The beginning of my birth, that's when my soul entered this body.
2. Five years ago, I aroused my feelings.
3. And now, I have a memory. Even though it was a traumatic memory of when I was in the void
Why should it be gradual like that? I also do not know. But think about it, can a baby's soul accept traumatic feelings and memories? Of course not right?
As for my feelings that returned, it was probably because "that" incident was the trigger. And now I might be considered ready so my memory in the Void returns.
Well, maybe not. Because remind me before I was in the Void still not come back or the memory might never come back due to the side effects of that place.
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Huh... [takes a deep breath]
And now, after my memory returns. I realized that I really love her.
I turned my head slightly, looking at the beautiful woman who was sleeping. Could my lonely memory there have woken me up?
'No, from the start I had a feeling that I did love her. The return of this memory only confirmed it'
Mei is currently sitting on a small chair, leaning half of her body on the bed and resting her head on her hands.
'I wish I could see this scene longer, but-'
I turned to the wall, looked at the clock in my room
I sighed once again. Then I moved my hand to stroke her hair.
"Um?"
Mei started to open her eyes. Maybe because I stroked her hair.
"Riyu?"
Mei blinked for a moment, then she immediately jumped up and hugged me tightly.
"Yu, you finally woke up. You worry about me."
She said, her hands shaking slightly and a slight tear formed in the corner of her eye.
"Sorry."
I hugged her back.
...
You know, all this time I realized that Mei was quite lonely, even though she herself didn't realize it.
Born with a genius, she does not understand the minds of children in general. That makes it hard to make friends. Her parents are busy at work so they are rarely home.
But with her mind, Mei is more mature and understands all that. She didn't complain, instead focusing her attention on the book. That's why she didn't realize her own loneliness.
If left like that, then she would become a very cold and scary girl.
Well, there's no need to worry because it will happen if she doesn't meet me. When I found out about her, I started to approach her. When I got my feelings, I started to have more intention to get rid of her loneliness.
Once Mei feels my warmth, she might be afraid of being lonely again? possible.
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...
A few minutes later
Mei had let go of her arms and sat back down in her chair.
"How long have I been asleep for?"
"5 hours."
Mei said, returning to the calm and cold Mei. (I'm not saying it's scary because her intuition returns.)
"Is that so….. I thought it was 5 years."
"You're a sleepyhead, so 5 hours equals 5 years for you."
"Is that so? Why do I feel a little wrong?"
"Don't think too much about it. You just woke up after all." She smiled a little, enjoying the moment.
"Is that so…?" Well, I'm not to blame. However, my memory of being in Void was quite traumatic.
So, back to the more important issue.
"Mei ..."
I stared at her intensely, as if not wanting to miss the slightest detail of her.
"Um? Is there something wrong with my face?"
Mei started to slightly touch her face.
"Mei, I've made up my mind."
I'm talking quite seriously.
"Decide? Decide what?"
Mei just tilted her head not understanding what I said. She's probably wondering did I go crazy after just now."
"Let's go on a date."
"Eh?"