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Chapter 2 - Job and life

Meet Arashi.

In the busy city, Arashi's life was a patchwork of routine and surprises. His tiny apartment, tucked away in a cozy corner, was a haven he shared with his playful cat, Rose. By day, he worked diligently in a charming grocery shop temporarily, And by night, he reads manga and love making origami, he also loves cooking since his old place he had a auntie who always cooked yummy food for him, he Learnt cooking from there

But hidden beneath Arashi's everyday life was a strange secret. When he got really mad, his body tingled with a weird shock. It left him confused and uneasy. He didn't understand it and tried to keep it hidden from everyone.

Hayashi Arashi stepped out of the building, feeling the weight of the day's rejections heavy on his shoulders. He had spent hours preparing his application for a local tech company, hoping to secure a position that would provide some stability outside the unpredictable world.

The application process was rigorous. Hayashi meticulously filled out forms, detailing his experience, skills, and the unique abilities he had developed. Despite the advanced technology and knowledge he had acquired through his study, the interviewers seemed unimpressed. They questioned the legitimacy of his experience and his ability to integrate into a corporate environment.

After what felt like an eternity, the hiring manager delivered the news with a rehearsed politeness. "I'm sorry, Mr. Arashi, but we don't think you're the right fit for our company at this time. Your background, while impressive, doesn't align with our current needs."

Hayashi nodded, masking his disappointment. He thanked the interviewers and left, feeling a mix of frustration and determination.

As Arashi walked home evening, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone or something was watching him from the shadows. It made him feel uneasy, like a cold finger running down his spine. But he brushed off the feeling, hurrying his steps with the thought that there's nothing worth stealing from him anyway. After all, he was just a regular kid, not someone with lots of valuable stuff. He even chuckled at the idea as he made his way home.

After getting to his home, Arashi tended to Rose's needs before indulging in a soothing shower. The water washed away the grime of the day, leaving him feeling refreshed and renewed. As he settled in for the night, the soft glow of the television provided a gentle lullaby, coaxing him into a state of blissful oblivion.

Arashi feels so hot and sweaty, he feels like the whole room is full of hot air, then he wakes up, he found himself in a place unlike any he had ever seen. The air was thick with the scent of fried eggs and fish, and the distant crackle of a fire reached his ears. Confusion clouded his thoughts as he took in his surroundings, the forest stretching out before him like an endless sea of green.

Next to him, a figure stepped out of nowhere, his face glowing in the dancing firelight. He looked like someone out of a storybook, with eyes that seemed to hold all the knowledge of the world. And there was Rose, cozy and relaxed as if she knew this was coming.

The man spoke, his voice a soothing melody that cut through the silence like a knife. "Arashi," he said, his words carrying a weight that seemed to hang in the air between them. "I've been waiting for you. There is much we need to discuss."

Arashi's heart raced as he struggled to make sense of the situation. Who was this mysterious stranger, and how had he come to find himself in this strange and wondrous place? With each passing moment, the answers seemed to slip further from his grasp, leaving him adrift in a sea of uncertainty.