Ding ding—the sound of the bell marked the end of class. Students began packing their books, slipping them into their bags. One student, however, sat gazing out the window, lost in thought. His classmate nudged him gently and called his name, "Arthur... Arthur?"
Startled, Arthur snapped out of his reverie. As he turned, he noticed many classmates smiling at him, some girls with a hint of affection, and a few boys with envy.
Arthur's striking appearance was unmistakable: silver hair, silver eyelashes, and captivating blue eyes. His handsome face was complemented by red lips, and like his peers, he wore the standard school uniform—entirely black.
Ignoring the attention, Arthur focused on his friend Levi, who had black hair and wore glasses. "What happened, Levi?" Arthur inquired.
Levi chuckled, "School's over. Aren't you heading home?" He was accustomed to Arthur's occasional daydreaming. Teachers rarely bothered Arthur, given his excellence in academics and his affluent background.
Realizing the class was indeed over, Arthur calmly packed his books into his bag. Together, he and Levi left the classroom, their peers instinctively parting to make way for Arthur. They descended the stairs and exited the school building.
As they walked, Levi asked, "Got any plans for the weekend?"
Arthur shook his head, "I plan to rest. I've been gaming all night."
Levi laughed, "How do you manage such good grades with all this laziness?"
Arthur shrugged as they approached the school's exit. A luxurious car awaited Arthur at the curb. "Need a ride?" he offered.
Levi declined, "Nah, I need to stop by the bookstore." Arthur nodded, suddenly remembering, "Pick up the new manga volume for me, would you?"
Levi grinned, "Sure, why not?" They said their goodbyes, and Arthur started his car. Vroom—it roared to life as he drove towards home, music playing softly in the background.
As he drove, Arthur pondered, Why did I end up in a world without anything extraordinary?
Indeed, Arthur was not from this universe. He hailed from a similar world called Earth. His previous life was decent, with a stable job and a girlfriend.
His transition to this world began unexpectedly while reading a frustrating hentai novel. In a moment of anger over the plot, he accidentally spilled water on an electric socket. Unaware of the danger, he stepped into the water, and the next thing he knew, he awoke in this world as a child.
Here, life was not bad. He was born into a loving family, devoid of drama. They were among the wealthiest in the country, and with no extended family disputes, life was peaceful. His family consisted of a beautiful mother, two older sisters, and a younger sister.
His father passed away in a plane crash five years ago, a loss that shook the entire family. Greedy shareholders circled their business, but his aunt—his father's sole sibling—stepped in. With the help of Arthur's eldest sister, the business not only survived but thrived under their leadership.
Yet, Arthur found this world disappointingly similar to his old one, apart from the varied hair colors people were born with. As he drove home, he lamented the lack of any special abilities or systems that often accompany reincarnation stories.
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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧