Mariko awoke with a gasp,
but this time in a place unlike anything she had ever known. The surroundings were bright and surreal—a blend of soft pastel colors and shimmering luminescence that gave the air a dreamlike quality.
She sat up slowly on a plush, cloud-like surface, feeling an inexplicable energy pulsing through her veins.
A translucent screen materialized before her eyes, like a futuristic interface from one of her beloved video games.
[System Activated]
*Welcome, User: Mariko S.
You have been granted a Second Chance.
Reincarnation Parameters:
• Appearance: [Level 1]
• Charm: [Level 1]
• Dancing: [Level 1]
• Singing: [Level 1]
• Intelligence: [Level 1]
• Additional Skills: [Empathy, Resilience]*
Mariko blinked in disbelief. The system was real—a game-like interface that allowed her to upgrade her very being. With this new chance, she could mold her destiny, not only to overcome the scars of her past but to ascend to heights she had once only dreamed of.