'I died.'
And then he was reincarnated. 'As Akuto Miyamura.'
It was a dark and gloomy day. Sometimes, when he closes his eyes, he sees the face of a relative yelling at each other because his parents left out properties and businesses that they wanted to devour as fast as possible.
'Ahh! My parents are dead, for fucking god sake.'
The only relative standing next to Akuto—more of a friend than a relative—was Chihiro nee, and Akuto could only feel her warmth in those quiet echoes.
Yes! In those periods. The only person to volunteer to take custody of Akuto without interfering with his father's business or anything else was Chihiro Nee, who was merely his mother's friend. Chihiro Nee expressed a gentle desire to provide Akuto with a family.
Though, only short after that. After Akuto fell, he did not remember anything until he was taken to the hospital and examined to determine whether he had an acute psychological issue that could be treated or not.
That was when Akuto really changed, and more significantly, he developed an entirely new personality—even though no one else saw it coming.
'Yes, it was the day; the reincarnation was completed. And with the memories of his previous life, Akuto developed into more mature version of himself.'
'Or, I should say, I took over Akuto for good.'
"Ahh!" Taking a bite of soar candy, Akuto kept himself from sleeping and looked at the blackboard, keeping a serious attitude toward the class.
Given back at home, he really did not have much time to learn and only had some time to revise when the test arrived on his door.
A fine dark circle has appeared under his eyes, clearly signifying lack of sleep, but taking into consideration his black company from the past, Akuto felt this is nothing more than a light breeze for him.
'I can take it easy tonight. Given I had already sent the SAO third volume, I will be able to take rest since fourth volume is already finished too.' Along with being a student.
Along with being a professional writer, Akuto also worked part-time jobs to keep himself physically fit.
He also cheated from his past life memories by aiming to make a sizable sum of money through gold investments before entering the stock marketing industry, which he had previously worked in a previous life and is doing the same in this one as well.
'In this life. I want to live the life of an entrepreneur filled with riches and comfort.' With that concept in mind, Akuto had been putting in a lot of effort every day. He also kept his health in mind, making regular workouts and yoga as well as gym diets part of his routine.
"Again, pulled out a nighter. Miyamura Akuto." When the class came to an end. Mafuyu sensei, who is also an Akutu English teacher and neighbour of the hardworking kid, ended up knowing about the Akuto situation and came talking to him. And it was thanks to Chihiro Nee that Mafuyu sensei started to take care of him after knowing his situation from her.
"Sensei! I did not. I did sleep last night." Akuto tried his best to cover. However, this teacher—also known as the Ice Queen—was able to discern Akuto's lies easily. After all, it was her job as a teacher.
Nice logic, right!
"It is alright to work hard! But don't damage your spirit with things like overworking. It is not a good sign, and today, you have to go and play with your friends." Being able to do so many thing in his age. Akuto also lost many things in the process too.
Like time, enjoying the company of his friends from time to time, or going and playing around to keep his spirit active.
"Sure! I was planning on doing so. After all, I just completed my fourth volume." He also replied with real intent.
And hearing that, Mafuyu smiled and gently patted his head before taking the English project from Akuto seat and then walking to get the project from other students.
Making many students jealous as they stared at Akuto with weird look. After all, it was the ice queen they are talking about, who never tends to smile like that in the class.
"Man, you sure are lucky with that." Mizuto, Akuto's first friend. A good-looking stud with an outgoing personality and nice character. Came talking to him.
"Mafuyu sensei is really ernest type. As long as you can study hard, she will smile in the same way for others too." Akuto chuckled, considering that he consistently received the highest grades in the class, only falling short due to a student named Shiina Mahiru and another brilliant student.
Given their mindset, his remarks only caused his two friends to sigh. It is truly difficult to receive grades comparable to Akuto's.
And that is why they call this sight of having Mafuyu sensei smile like that 'Akuto magic,' which is quite popular within the class.
"Sure! Sure!" Hirata joined from the side. "Say, Akuto! Do you still have part-time job today, if not. Mind joining us for a major event." Akuto perked up. He had planned to ask a similar question today, and he never would have imagined that his friend would ask it before him.
"Sure! Today I was also thinking of hanging out with you guys." He joined in with a smile. Mizuto and Hirata then became happier after their friend joined in.
"So, what's the plan!" Akuto asked.
"It is a group date. To be sure, more like having fun with girls from the other class. It was Hirata who pulled this off." Mizuto sneered while pointing at Hirata.
"That was something the other side brought up. So, all I did was ask if my friends can join too, along with her friends." Although Hirata looked outgoing. But from inside, he is a really shy type.
Having Mizuto teasing him, he turned into an embarrassed self and, after explaining, ran off to talk with another guy.
"You teased him, way too much." Akuto jabbed at Mizuto, who only grinned.
"He was the one who surprised me before. Although I was the one being asked, this guy barged in and forced the date to become a group outing."
"Though I was planning to decline her. So, this is also fine." Mizuto spoke in a low tone. Akuto nodded as he packed his stuff, and finally all four boys took off. And being able to join a group date was a nice experience that Akuto never had before.