The world spun in a dizzying blur as Itsuka Shido's eyes fluttered open. His head throbbed as if it had been hit by a thousand hammers. He tried to focus, feeling groggy and disoriented, but everything about this new world seemed… unfamiliar.
The space around him was a modest room nothing out of the ordinary. As he tried to sit up, he noticed a strange presence in the air, something alien.
Suddenly, Ding!
[Welcome, Host. The System integration is complete. Please confirm your new identity as Itsuka Shido.]
The voice was cold, mechanical, emanating directly into his mind, completely filling his thoughts. The message flashed in his brain for a split second before disappearing.
"System…?" Shido mumbled under his breath, confusion evident in his voice. "What's going on?"
[The integration of the System into your new body is now complete. Your previous memories have been analyzed.]
Shido could feel something strange coursing through him. It wasn't just his mind or his thoughts, it felt like the System was melding with his very being.
His muscles seemed to tense, his senses sharpening, a sensation of power welling up inside him. In the back of his mind, fragments of Itsuka Shido's memories resurfaced his school life, the friendly but troubled relationship with Kotori, but… everything was distorted by a strange undercurrent of knowledge, of awareness that shouldn't have been there.
[Host has been reincarnated to another world. Tasks will be issued for your growth.]
A brief, overwhelming sensation overtook him before the System spoke again, now with a softer, more encouraging tone.
[Start by reviewing your stats. Open your 'Status' panel.]
The voice seemed oddly... comforting now, as though offering him something to grasp in the whirlwind of confusion.
Shido shook his head, pushing through the dizziness. It didn't take long before he finally gained enough clarity to mentally call out. "Status."
Ding!
The screen appeared before his mind's eye, a holographic display of his Status.
Name: Itsuka Shido
Level: 1
Race: Human (Sealed)
Class: None
STR: 10
VIT: 8
DEX: 8
INT: 12
Charm: 15
Luck: 20
Skills:
Auto-Translation (All languages automatically understood)
Interdimensional Traveler (Grants ability to travel between worlds after completing certain conditions)
Inventory:
Starter Pack (Randomly draw reward)
System Points (SP): 0
World Points (WP): 0
Soul Fragment (SF): 0
His hands trembled slightly as he tried to process the System's message. He had no idea what any of this meant, his Class, the Abilities, or even the Starter Pack seemed to throw his mind into a whirlwind. Still, one thing was crystal clear to him: he was no longer Itsuka Shido the way he remembered.
He needed answers, and fast.
Before he could process what was happening, a figure suddenly flung herself onto him, pinning him back to the bed. Shido didn't have time to react as a soft weight landed on his stomach, forcing the air from his lungs in an urgent "Ooof!"
"Onii-chan! It's morning! Onii-chan, wake up!" Kotori Itsuka exclaimed cheerfully, her voice bright and playful as she straddled him with ease.
Shido blinked in surprise, trying to gather his thoughts, when his gaze unintentionally flickered to the hem of Kotori's skirt. For the briefest moment, the soft pink of her panties peeked into view. His lips parted slightly, caught between surprise and a mental note to handle the situation delicately.
"Well… good morning, Kotori," Shido said, his voice steady but tinged with a hint of awkwardness as he shifted his eyes upward to meet hers.
Kotori froze, her cheerful expression faltering. Following his gaze for a split second, her face turned a deep shade of red. "Kyaaa!" she shrieked, scrambling off him in a flurry.
Her flustered movements nearly sent her tumbling to the floor as she covered her skirt with both hands, glaring at him through watery eyes. "Onii-chan, you pervert!"
Shido raised his hands defensively, the corner of his lips quirking into a faint smirk despite the awkwardness of the moment. "Hey, that wasn't my fault! You're the one who tackled me!"
Kotori didn't wait to argue. Overcome with embarrassment, she turned on her heel and bolted out of the room, yelling, "Don't follow me!" as she disappeared toward the living room.
Shido let out a slow breath, his heart still racing. He shook his head with a wry smile. "Guess she hasn't changed much. This is going to take some getting used to."
He sat up, brushing his hair back and trying to regain his composure. The awkwardness lingered, but he couldn't dwell on it. A new life, a strange system, and a world filled with chaos lay ahead of him. This was just the start.
Ding!
[New Quest Issued: Have breakfast with Kotori and go to school]
The System's new message snapped him out of his musings. He stood and stretched before noticing a small, glowing light that hovered in the air in front of him.
Ding!
[Starter Pack materialized. Open to receive your rewards.]
"Well, here we go," Shido muttered. He reached out tentatively to the glowing orb. As soon as his fingers touched the light, it burst into particles that rearranged into a gleaming holographic wheel with different prizes. His heart raced as the wheel began to spin.
Tick. Tick. Tick.
The spinning slowed, finally stopping at the first reward.
[Congratulations! You received the Skill: Sharingan (Three Tomoe Level).]
A sudden sensation enveloped Shido's eyes. He felt a sharp, fiery pain before his vision grew unnaturally clear. Looking at the reflection in the window, his eyes now gleamed crimson with three tomoe spinning within his irises.
His thoughts raced as he analyzed the skill's potential, heightened perception, the ability to see movements in slow motion, copy techniques, and potentially even more abilities as he mastered the Sharingan.
"Insane…" Shido muttered. "This could be huge."
The wheel began to spin again. Tick. Tick. Tick.
[Congratulations! You received the Skill: Swordsmanship (Basic Level).]
Knowledge of techniques and footwork surged into his brain. Though rudimentary, the skill laid the foundation for him to use any blade effectively.
The wheel spun one last time. Tick. Tick. Tick.
[Congratulations! You received HP Potion (Restores 50 HP).]
A small glass bottle filled with a glowing red liquid materialized in the air and landed gently in his hands. Shido inspected it with intrigue, grateful for a reward that could come in handy when he was in trouble.
"Simple, but essential," Shido said, tucking the potion into his inventory for later use.
With these tools in hand, his excitement began to outweigh his lingering confusion. He knew there was a long road ahead of him, but if the System's generosity was any indication, he was ready for anything.
"First things first…" Shido turned toward the door. "Let's complete this beginner quest."
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Edited: I remove the HP and MP bar