Chapter 1: Mikael Ocean
With his mind clouded by confusion and fragmented memories, Mikael struggles to find answers in the maze of his consciousness. Words echo in his mind like distant echoes, each piece of the puzzle he is trying to piece together.
"Where am I, who am I, didn't I die?" he wonders, his words laden with disbelief and wonder. Reality seems to blur around him, as if he is trapped in a dream from which he cannot awaken.
But as he struggles to comprehend his situation, a spark of recognition begins to ignite deep within him. "Okay, let's recap," he mutters to himself, trying to sort through his chaotic thoughts. "I'm Mikael. I was killed by one of the best assassins in the world... and a friend." The words echo in his mind with startling clarity, as if they were an unquestionable truth that has been waiting to be remembered.
But then the inevitable question arises: why is he alive? And what do these new memories that flood him mean?
The sharp pain of past memories swirls deep within Mikael's being, threatening to tear his mind apart and plunge him once again into the darkness of oblivion. Every fragment of memory, every flash of experience weaves together in a tumultuous whirlwind, challenging his sanity and his endurance.
But amidst the storm of memories, a gradual understanding begins to emerge. The scattered fragments of the former body owner's life slowly come together, revealing a larger, more complex picture. Mikael delves into someone else's past, exploring memories and experiences that are not his own, but now dwell deep within him.
Mikael transmigrated, into the body of another person who is also called Mikael... Mikel Ocean.
Also the world where I transmigrate is different from the one on earth, first, the name of this world is Blue Star, and second, the songs and movies we know have disappeared without a trace, although the general development is the same.
With silent, barefoot steps, Mikael gets out of bed after sitting cross-legged for an indeterminate amount of time. The floor of the room is cool beneath his feet, and the air thick with the uncertainty of the new world around him.
The space is small and austere, with light-colored walls reflecting the dim light filtering in from a small window. Mikael pauses in front of the recessed mirror over the sink, his reflection returning his gaze with a mixture of familiarity and strangeness. The features of the face looking back at him are not his own; a very handsome face, coupled with light blue eyes, athletic body and a taller than average height, make for a very attractive person.
The life of the body's previous owner, Mikel Ocean, unfolds before Mikael as a canvas of experiences and decisions that have shaped his existence. The search for passion and purpose is a common thread that ties the two lives together, connecting Mikael to the man whose body he now inhabits.
As a former medical student who dropped out in his third year to pursue his true passion for music, Mikel shared a similar path to Mikael in his past life. Music, with its power to stir the soul and awaken deep emotions, was the beacon that guided both men through the twists and turns of their respective lives.
Mikael feels an instant connection to Mikael Ocean's burning desire to pursue his musical passion, recognizing in him the same longing that drove him in his previous life. While circumstances may have changed and the challenges may be different in this new world of Blue Star, the very essence of his being remains the same: the love of music and the desire to express himself through it.
With a smile on his lips, Mikael prepares to follow in Mikael's footsteps in his pursuit of music, ready to dive into the world of creativity and artistic expression that he is so passionate about.
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Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sound of pounding echoes like an ominous drum in the cramped walls of Mikael's ramshackle apartment. His mind churns with the intensity of the noise, his survival instinct triggering an automatic response within him. With a fist clenched around the handle of a knife, murderous energy throbs in the air as he braces himself for whatever is coming.
But then, a soft, cheerful voice penetrates the tension-laden atmosphere, breaking through the haze of anger and paranoia enveloping Mikael. The simple call of "Dad!" jolts him out of his alert state, and the presence of a little girl at the door of his apartment startles him deeply.
"Open the door quickly!" The girl's sweet voice awakens a flood of emotions in Mikael's heart. In an instant, the cold, calculating man transforms into a cuddly teddy bear.