Finally, my parents are back. I want to avoid them as much as possible, but they'll never believe that I made the meal, so I have to explain that Saya did it.
In truth, Saya made all the side dishes, so it's not entirely a lie.
However, from here on, it gets troublesome. Since I returned home late, I have to do the household chores that I usually finish before my parents come back.
At the very least, I need to clean the toilet, do the laundry, fold the clothes, and clean the second floor. There's still a lot left to do.
This means the noise will start again, which terrifies me.
Wouldn't you feel the same? After that intense training session with my childhood friend?
Of course, I'd be scared too...
[Skill 'Fear Resistance Level 1' acquired.]
...That's the source of my fear. As I mentioned before, it's like the sound of the TV at volume 24.
It's so loud that it feels like it could kill me.
Why do I sound so low-energy, you ask?
When people get tired, their energy drops, right? That's what it is.
Wait, who am I explaining this to...?
I guess I must be really tired. But I still have to do what needs to be done, so I got up and started working.
First, I need to explain things to my parents...
It won't be easy.
[Skill 'Fear Resistance Level 1' acquired.]
Sigh. I can't believe how many times they asked the same question.
I guess I'll have to use my last resort.
Thankfully, I haven't received any strange notifications yet, so I can still handle it.
I should take action while I can.
"Hey, can you come over? Please explain to my parents for me. I'll treat you to a parfait next time."
"Okay! Leave it to me!"
I really appreciate this.
My parents are incredibly suspicious.
[Skill 'Phone Call Level 1' and 'Communication Level 1' acquired.]
Here we go again...
"So, did you finish your chores?"
With eyes that seemed devoid of emotion, my mother glared at me.
It's honestly terrifying.
"I got home late because I was helping with the cooking, so I haven't finished yet. Sorry."
"Okay, make sure you finish before bed."
"Yes."
When she's really angry, she doesn't listen. She probably didn't even hear my explanation, just that I hadn't finished.
I need to get started right away, or she'll get even angrier.
I'll force myself to get motivated and start the chores.
I don't even want to think about making my scary mother angry...
[Skill 'Fear Resistance Level 1' acquired.]
[Skill 'Fear Resistance Level 3' integrated.]
I'll start with cleaning the toilet...
[Skill 'Purification Level MAX' activated.]
The dirt is gone...
Now to clean the surrounding area...
[Skills 'Cleaning Level 1' and 'Washing Level 1' acquired.]
[Multiple 'Cleaning Level 1' skills acquired and integrated into 'Cleaning Level 4'.]
So noisy...
I'm used to it, but it's still noisy.
Thanks to the skills, the task time has shortened, but it's the skills that are causing all this trouble, so it's not appreciated.
I'd rather not have them.
But I can't fix this, can I?
Life's tough.
Next is the laundry... I don't want to do it because it stinks, but I have to.
Ugh. Dad's socks smell awful.
[Skill 'Stench Resistance Level 1' acquired.]
And the notifications are noisy too.
sigh. I don't even want to touch it.
[Skill 'Remote Control Level 1' acquired.]
[Skill 'Remote Control Level 1' activated.]
Wow, so efficient~~~
Amazing, right?
...I really hope my parents don't see this.
It would be disastrous if they did.
Alright, everything's in. I have to split it into two loads...
Well, it's fine.
[Skills 'Laundry Level 1' and 'Deodorization Level 1' acquired.]
[Multiple 'Laundry Level 1' and 'Deodorization Level 1' skills acquired and integrated into 'Laundry Level MAX' and 'Deodorization Level MAX'.]
Can't there be a volume control or noise resistance skill? It shouldn't be impossible.
[Answer: Due to the skill 'tu'?k々+7ぬt', it cannot be acquired.]
There it is again. The thing that scrambles my mind.
It's because of you that it's so noisy.
Do you have a will of your own or something?
[Answering...]
...Wisdom, you're noisy, so don't answer.
In fact, don't answer at all.
[Answering stopped.]
That report wasn't necessary either.
...Next is folding the laundry.
How many more times do I have to endure this noise...
sigh.
[Skills 'Folding Level 1', 'Storage Level 1', and 'Repetitive Task Level 1' acquired.]
[Multiple 'Folding Level 1', 'Storage Level 1', and 'Repetitive Task Level 1' skills acquired and integrated into 'Folding Level MAX', 'Storage Level MAX', and 'Repetitive Task Level MAX'.]
[Unique Skill 'Subspace Storage' acquired.]
I don't need it.
Notifications are noisy.
...I think one of those skills just leveled up without proper wording, didn't it?
What's going to trouble me next...
Even thinking about it gives me a headache.
I just finished the chores, and this is too much.
Today has been full of various events.
It's been more than I can handle.
Especially the noise.
Also, that weird ability.
What is it even?
I still half-believe this is some lucid dream.
But I don't wish for this to happen in reality.
Hoping this is all a dream, I fell asleep.
The Next Morning
[Skill 'Waking Up Level 1' acquired.]
[Skill 'Waking Up Level 2' integrated.]
It seems it wasn't a dream.
My life is truly over...
Current Status of the Protagonist:
Species: Human
Name: Suzumura Shuu
Occupation: None
Level: 1
HP: 140/140 (35 × 2 × 2)
MP: 52/52 (13 × 2 × 2)
ST: 800/800 (200 × 2.5 × 2)
Strength: 84 (21 × 2.5 × 2)
Magic: 76 (19 × 2 × 2)
Defense: 104 (26 × 2 × 2)
Magic Defense: 92 (23 × 2 × 2)
Agility: 108 (24 × 2.25 × 2)
Luck: 244 (61 × 2 × 2)
Skills
Active Skills:
Elemental Magic Lv. 1, Spirit Magic Lv. 1, Summoning Magic Lv. 1, Contract Magic Lv. 1, Life Magic Lv. 1, Healing Magic Lv. 1, Holy Magic Lv. 1, Dark Magic Lv. 1, Lightning Magic Lv. 1, Explosion Magic Lv. 1, Creation Magic Lv. 1 (partially locked), Necromancy Lv. 1, Nature Magic Lv. 1, Support Magic Lv. 1, Space Magic Lv. 1 (partially locked), Time Magic Lv. 1 (partially locked), Notification Lv. MAX, Breathing Lv. MAX, Sleep Lv. MAX, Turning Over Lv. MAX, Waking Up Lv. 2, Sitting Lv. MAX, Standing Lv. MAX, Drinking Water Lv. 3, Chewing Lv. MAX, Swallowing Lv. MAX, Hair Styling Lv. MAX, Body Washing Lv. MAX, Dressing Lv. MAX, Walking Lv. MAX, Disguise Lv. 2, Retort Lv. MAX, Sympathy Lv. MAX, Ignoring Lv. 1, Compromise Lv. 1, Appraisal Lv. 1, Relief Lv. 1, Voice Lv. MAX, Reading Lv. MAX, Listening Lv. MAX, Silence Lv. MAX, Viewing Lv. MAX, Verification Lv. 1, Experiment Lv. 2, Flexibility Exercise Lv. MAX, Repetition Exercise Lv. MAX, Jumping Lv. 7, Prayer Lv. 1, Chain Lv. 1, Respect Lv. 1, Exploration Lv. 2, Evasion Lv. 1, Preparation Stance Lv. 2, Change Lv. 1, Sprint Lv. 1, Approach Lv. 2, Throwing Lv. 2, Lateral Movement Lv. MAX, High-Speed Movement Lv. MAX, Storage Lv. MAX, Standby Lv. 1, Magic Barrier Lv. 1, Simultaneous Deployment Lv. 1, Information Sharing Lv. 1, Levitation Lv. MAX, Continuation Lv. MAX, Direction Change Lv. MAX, Adaptation Lv. MAX, Cooking Lv. MAX, Overall Heating Lv. MAX, Firepower Adjustment Lv. MAX, Preparation Lv. MAX, Temperature Control Lv. MAX, Purification Lv. MAX, Special Processing Lv. MAX, Simple Task Lv. MAX, Engraving Lv. 1,
Lv. 1, Communication Lv. 1, Washing Lv. 1, Cleaning Lv. 4, Laundry Lv. MAX, Deodorization Lv. MAX, Repetitive Task Lv. MAX, Folding Lv. MAX, Storage Lv. MAX, Remote Control Lv. 1
Passive Skills:
Arbitrary Adjustment Lv. 2, Increase Ability Lv. 3, Reduce Consumption Lv. 2, Fear Resistance Lv. 3
Unique Skills:
Subspace Storage
Skills Awaiting Notification:
Fishing Lv. 1, Reading Aloud Lv. 1, Gathering Lv. 1, Harvesting Lv. 1, Preservation Lv. 1, Aroma Control Lv. 1, Spices Lv. 1, Plating Lv. 1, Taste Adjustment Lv. 1, Tasting Lv. 1, Etiquette Lv. 1, Voice Change Lv. 1, Interpretation Lv. 1, Speaking Lv. 1, Translation Lv. 1, Courtesy Lv. 1, Attitude Lv. 1, Consideration Lv. 1, Persuasion Lv. 1, Stretching Lv. 1, First Aid Lv. 1, Immediate Deployment Lv. 1, Enhancement Lv. 1, Detection Lv. 1, Expansion Lv. 1, Supply Lv. 1, Time Difference Lv. 1, Encirclement Lv. 1, Binding Lv. 1, Body Strengthening Lv. 1, Language Learning Lv. 1, Multi-Tasking Lv. 1, Strengthening Lv. 1, Storage Expansion Lv. 1, Organization Lv. 1
...I knew it.
It wasn't a dream.
The notifications are quite comprehensive, as expected.
I'm still in my own world, not isekai.
But when I say notifications, they are truly ridiculous, such as Breathing and Sleep. However, some are highly useful.
Although most are too cumbersome, the skills themselves are extraordinary. Maybe that's the only silver lining.
Oh, it's noisy again.
[Skill 'Displeasure Lv. 1' acquired.]
...I shouldn't mind it now.
Today is a new day.
After breakfast, I received instructions to go shopping.
I decided to bring Saya along.
It's a Sunday. If I were a high school student, I'd probably be out having fun with my friends.
But I'm not a high school student.
Right now, I'm doing household chores like an adult.
But Saya is coming along. That alone lightens my mood a bit.
After breakfast, I went to get ready.
[Skill 'Dressing Lv. MAX' activated.]
...Despite the noise, it's convenient.
"Hey Saya, let's go."
"Sure!"
So we left for the nearby supermarket.
After Arriving at the Supermarket
[Skill 'Shopping Lv. 1' acquired.]
I don't need it.
"Okay, let's get the groceries."
"Alright."
Saya seemed in high spirits.
I like shopping with Saya because it's fun.
[Skill 'Observation Lv. 1' acquired.]
Ugh, noisy.
I wish it would stop already.
I was looking at the grocery list when I noticed Saya glancing at a shelf.
"Do you want something from there?"
"Well, it's nothing..."
Saya seemed hesitant.
I was curious, so I peeked at the shelf.
It was filled with various snacks.
[Skill 'Investigation Lv. 1' acquired.]
...Noisy.
But Saya likes snacks. So, I decided to buy some for her.
"Hey, pick one. It's my treat."
"Really? Thanks!"
Saya was delighted.
We finished shopping and returned home.
As usual, there were notifications, but...
I was content with the day.