"Hey, Mark, are you heading home?" I was in the dressing room, and Lucas suddenly appeared. We'd been friends for a few years. We both work as adult film actors.
I'm currently 28, but I started this job when I was 19. Lucas convinced me to get into it. They pay you very well if you look good.
It may not seem like it, but there's a large female audience that enjoys adult films, and some even fall for certain actors.
I've lost count of how many fan letters and gifts I've received.
"Yeah, I'm heading home now."
"How were the shoots today? I heard you filmed a scene with that girl. The Japanese one. I think her name is Haruka."
"Oh, right. She's pretty, but it was a bit unpleasant. We filmed an anal scene today, and she…well, had an accident."
"Whoa, that's disgusting." Lucas almost gagged. "You must feel horrible. Want to go grab something to eat?"
"You want to eat after hearing what I just told you?"
"I'm hungry~~"
"I'm good. I want to go home and rest."
"Stop lying. I bet you're going to meet up with some women. How do you never get tired? You film every day and still manage to go out with women at night. I wish I had your stamina."
"I just really enjoy sex."
"Hmm... Do you still like that kind of stuff?"
"Hm?"
"I'm talking about anime. Weren't you into those Japanese cartoons? I think you called it hentai."
"Hentai is an adult animation. It's like an adult movie but animated."
"Are you serious? That's so weird. Are you into that?"
"No, of course not."
Of course, I lied. Since high school, I've consumed a lot of Japanese content: anime, films, music, manga, novels, and even theater plays.
But I wouldn't say I like talking about it with my friends.
Most of them are in the adult entertainment industry and find that kind of thing strange, so I avoid mentioning it. Lucas is one of those people who thinks any anime-related content is weird.
To him, it's for virgins.
I admit that I used to think that way myself... but there's no way I can give up on these amazing things. There's so much variety. I can't stop reading, especially manga and novels.
"Well, I'm heading out. Get home safe."
Then, Lucas said goodbye.
Once he left the dressing room, I took volume 10 of the Tensei Shitara Slime manga out of my bag. It's the series I've been reading recently.
I read nine volumes in just a week.
I was initially interested in the " RPG System" concept, but I started to get hooked on the "Kingdom Building" theme. I thought they'd focus more on that, but that wasn't the case.
The author focused a lot on action and characters. A bit disappointing, but still pretty addictive!
I'm enjoying it.
After putting volume 10 back in my bag, I left the studio and got into my car. It wasn't a luxury car, but it wasn't cheap either. An Audi A3.
I admit I could've chosen something better, but this was a unique opportunity.
A friend was selling it for a good price.
I pressed the accelerator and sped down the streets, not caring about the risks. I've lost count of how many tickets I've gotten, but I love the thrill.
And then, something strange happened.
My bag on the passenger seat started moving.
The zipper began opening slowly.
Startled, I slammed on the brakes just before reaching an intersection.
Suddenly.
Flash!
A bright light burst from inside the bag. It was dark outside, but my car was lit up completely. I was blinded. I pressed the brakes harder, but the car didn't stop.
I felt a powerful impact on the side of the car.
The car probably ended up in the middle of the intersection because of my recklessness. But what the hell was that? What the fuck was that light?
After feeling a strong pain all over my body, as if all my organs had burst and my bones had shattered, my vision went completely dark.
At that moment, I felt a strange sensation.
"So this is what it feels like to die? It's cold and not very pleasant. I feel like my body is floating in a lake. I can't move."
I could feel every part of my body being touched by some cold liquid.
Then, warmth enveloped my body, and the darkness around me disappeared. Tiny lights, like fireflies, replaced the darkness. The number of "fireflies" increased over time.
They surrounded my whole body.
It's warm.
"Are these fireflies? They look like particles of light."
[ Welcome to the Hentai System ]
"Hm?"
Then, I heard a voice.
[ You have been given a second chance to live. Please accept this gift. ]
[ Do you accept? Y/N ]
"Should I accept? If it's a second chance, I should. Yes, I accept!"
[ You have received the Hentai System! ]
[ Your new class is "Porn Actor" ]
[ You have received the "Skill Shop" ]
[ You have received the "Global Shop" ]
[ You have received "Status" ]
[ You have received the skill "Recording" ]
[ You have received the skill "Universal Streaming" ]
[ You have received the skill "Interdimensional Contact" ]
The voice went on about various things, but I couldn't understand any of it. All I could think about was Tensura. It's like when the protagonist died, and the system started giving him abilities.
[ The universe of "Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken" has been selected. ]
"Hm?"
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I'm sorry if there are many grammatical errors in the chapters. English is not my first language. I would appreciate it if you could help me correct them.
It is the first time I'm writing a Kingdom Building novel, so bear with me.
The first few chapters will be slow, but I'll pick up the pace from chapter 8 onwards.
Thank you for reading.