A page materialized before them, bearing ominous words: "This is a game called 'Death Game with Your Darling.' You can quit the game anytime, but it comes with a price. When you quit, your partner will die. Both players must go together, except when the system allows. If you die in the game, you die in the real world too. There will be a reward after winning the game: you have to be a hunter and retrieve the treasure of the legend..."
Then, a blinding light enveloped them, and they found themselves in a city that seemed lifted from an anime—a fantastical world that defied reality. Streets lined with people dressed in ancient attire, like characters from the pages of an epic tale. Kiyoshi and Sakura stood out, clad in unfamiliar outfits, Kiyoshi's hip adorned with a sword.
Kiyoshi couldn't help but marvel, thinking, "It's like we've stepped into an adventure novel. Will there be magic, monsters, dragons, and elves too?"
His eyes widened as he discovered gold coins in his pouch. Three of them, glittering in the unfamiliar currency. In this realm, people carried swords, bows, and arrows, and it all felt surreal.
Yet, amidst the enchanting scenery, Sakura appeared different, her features accentuated in the new attire. Kiyoshi thought, "She looks even more beautiful in this dress." But beneath her composed exterior, there was a trace of worry and a hint of anger.
Kiyoshi realized, "Now she's not my rented girlfriend. Our time together has ended. But we must stick together until this game concludes. I don't know what awaits us, but we need to keep our composure."
Approaching Sakura, he gently said, "I know we need to return from here as soon as possible, but we have to figure it out together"
he was trying to comfort her he had no clue what to do, he was acting fully on the references from the games he played and animes he watched.
Sakura nodded, concern still etched on her face. The night was descending, and they needed shelter.
"It's getting dark; we should find a place to stay tonight. Do you have any money?" Kiyoshi asked, his voice tinged with urgency.
Sakura replied, "I have two gold coins. One gold equals fifty silver coins."
Kiyoshi contemplated, "Our language is the same, so we should be able to find a low-level room with food for 25 silver coins. Let's look for an inn."
Leading her through the unfamiliar streets, they learned about this peculiar realm. She asked, "Is this a bar?"
Kiyoshi explained, "Just like in anime and novels, bars are often the best places to gather information, find affordable lodging, and enjoy the best drinks."
They approached a bar, and as Kiyoshi struggled with the heavy door, a hefty man behind him effortlessly swung it open. Perplexed, Kiyoshi and Sakura sneaked inside, greeted by a bustling scene.
"What the hell? Is this real?" Kiyoshi marvelled as he observed elves, dwarves, and witches among the patrons. Most of them were animated and boisterous.
At the bar, Kiyoshi inquired about available rooms. The barman informed them, "There's only one room left."
Kiyoshi reluctantly agreed, "Alright, we'll take it," and they ascended to their dusty, dimly lit room. Lighting a candle, Kiyoshi began to tidy up while Sakura observed from the window.
She opened it, inviting moonlight to flood the room. In its glow, he noticed unshed tears glistening in her eyes. The weight of her sorrow remained unspoken.
He didn't dare ask why she cried, and she silently prepared the bed. He gingerly broached the topic of sharing the bed, only to be met with resistance.
"Sakura, I know this is a dire situation, but getting angry won't help. We need to stay calm and find a solution. Can I sleep on the bed with you? The floor is teeming with rats, and it's freezing," he implored.
Her reluctance waned, and she reluctantly agreed. Still, she warned, "Don't touch me or come near me."
He doesn't dare to ask why she cries. She turned to bed to sleep. She prepares the bed lays down on the bed and sleeps. he walked to the window and turned back to her. She was asleep. Her face was dealing with the moonlight. her hair is smooth like silk and shines in the moonlight. he sat on the chair and counted the coins. they have a total of 5 small gold coins with which they can stay here for 10 days. 1 small coin is equal to 11.97 dollars or 1870.20 Yen. he sitting on the chair and trying to sleep. At midnight it rains cats and dogs outside and also thunder. He fell on the floor with thunder and she got up by that sound. She looks funny. Her hair is all over her face and is messy. She said in a low voice 'Sleep with me on the bed.'
he asks her, 'Is that really, ok?'
She said 'It was ok.'
he walks to the bed and sits on it. he asks her, 'Is that really, ok?'
She said 'it was ok '
he walks to the bed and sits on it.
She said 'Don't touch me nor come near me.'
he said 'Why should I do that? I am not a person like that.'
After some time, he was in deep sleep. A cold hand grabbed him, he jumped with shock it was her.
The thunder was still there. she was scared of thunder and shocked at every thunder sound. She had astraphobia and grabbed him. he let her grab him.
he remembers when he was small, he used to be afraid of thunder and lightning.
And he hugged his mother tightly. he misses her. She must be looking for him.
Morning
Somebody kicked him from the bed. He fell from the bed to the floor.
he shouted; 'why did you kick me, are you mad.'
Sakura; 'you deserve to be killed. How dare you sleep in my bed and touch me."
He shouted again: 'You told me to sleep here and you touched me.'
She said very angrily' I don't need an explanation.'
you were scared of Tunder and you grabbed me by the thunders
She said angrily:' Leave it, we must get out of this world. now go and buy some food for me'
He said 'OK' in anger
He bought food and came back to the room.
She asked me: 'Where is my food '.
he said (smiling inside): 'Oh I forgot, I'm very sorry about it. I only bought this. If you need to eat something, go and buy it for yourself. Before you leave, some bad people are looking for somebody to tease'.
Now you can go. 'She wants to go but after hearing this she sat there
he was having his food in front of her and he could hear her stomach screaming for food.
he said:' here, I was teasing you I bought you food'
she (every anger);' you little shit'
She took it and said: 'I don't like this go and buy something else
Kiyoshi said;' There is only this, now eat this and shut up or starve'
Kiyoshi asked the barman: 'hey, I have some questions?'
Kiyoshi said I am not from this country and I was born in a poor village. I need to know about this place's clans, rules, rulers, hunters, and the legend's treasure"
He: that's weird is your memory gone or something? don't care as long as I get 2 gold coins.
Kiyoshi:' That's a bit too costly.' so, he stepped out of the room
'Hey, if you need to get it you need the power, skills, and rank'
Kiyoshi:' What are you talking about.' (he opens a door)
'Come in, I will explain it to you.'