The soft aroma of perfumed wood and silk sheets was the first thing that invaded Kenji's senses when he woke up. His body felt light, as if he had taken the best nap of his life. But something was... different.
His vision slowly cleared, and the first thing he noticed was the luxurious ceiling decorated with golden details. His eyes scanned the room, and what he saw left him speechless: elegant dark wood furniture, a massive oak wardrobe, velvet curtains, and a large window letting in the sunlight.
This was definitely not his room.
Kenji sat up abruptly, feeling a slight dizziness. He brought a hand to his face, but what he felt was not his rough, neglected skin from before. It was smooth, soft... different.
He got up awkwardly and approached the full-length mirror on the other side of the room. What he saw froze him.
The reflection staring back at him was not that of Kenji Suzuki, the average 19-year-old otaku who spent his days locked in his room.
It was that of a tall young man with silky black hair and sharp emerald eyes. His build was athletic but refined, and his face had a noble and sophisticated air.
"This can't be..." he murmured, touching his face in disbelief.
There was no doubt. This was not his body.
And then, the mechanical voice echoed in his head.
[Welcome, user. Activating the Max Level System with a Single Click.]
Kenji blinked in surprise.
"What the hell...?"
Before he could process what was happening, the door to the room opened, and a middle-aged woman with brown hair entered with a warm smile.
"Good morning, young master Kenji. Your father is waiting for you in the living room for breakfast."
Kenji looked at her with a mix of surprise and confusion. Young master Kenji? Father?
He had no choice but to nod, trying not to seem suspicious.
"Ah... yes, of course. I'll be down in a moment."
The woman gave a slight bow and left the room.
Kenji let out a sigh. Not only did he have a new body, but apparently, he was part of a rich family.
This is too much to take in all at once...
A Wealthy Family
When he went down to the dining room, he found a scene worthy of an aristocratic mansion. A huge fine wood table was set with exquisite dishes, and seated across from him were a stern-looking middle-aged man and an elegantly poised woman.
My... parents in this life, I suppose.
The man, who seemed to have an imposing presence, looked at him with a faint smile.
"Kenji, did you sleep well?"
Kenji swallowed hard. He had to act normal.
"Uh... yes, I slept very well."
The woman smiled sweetly.
"I'm glad to hear that. You've been very busy with your studies lately."
Kenji nodded slowly as he took a seat. From what he had gathered, his "self" in this life was a serious and diligent student.
Good thing, that means I don't have to act like a genius or anything.
Breakfast passed without incident. He just nodded when necessary and answered with short phrases. Meanwhile, his mind kept processing the situation.
Okay, to recap: I reincarnated into the body of a rich kid named Kenji Fujiwara, I have new parents, and apparently, I live a normal life in this world.
But before thinking about anything else, there was something more urgent to investigate.
His system.
Testing the System
After breakfast, Kenji returned to his room and sat on the bed.
"Okay... you said you were the Max Level System with a Single Click, right?" he asked aloud.
[Correct.]
"And how exactly do you work?"
[The user can reach the maximum level in any skill by trying it once.]
Kenji blinked.
"Wait... does that mean that if, for example, I try playing the piano, I become a master immediately?"
[Correct.]
"That sounds... too broken."
[The system has no restrictions. Any skill the user attempts to learn will immediately reach its maximum level.]
Kenji was silent for a moment.
This... this is crazy.
To test it, he took a pen and a sheet of paper from his desk.
"I've never drawn well in my life, so..."
He took the pen and began to make a simple stroke. The moment the ink touched the paper, a strange sensation ran through his body. Suddenly, his hand moved with astonishing precision.
In a matter of seconds, he had drawn an incredibly detailed illustration of a sword wrapped in flames.
Kenji stared at the image with his mouth open.
"This is insane..."
He was a master at drawing now. Without having practiced even once in his life.
This system is a damn cheat.
Kuoh Academy... Why does that sound so familiar?
After a few more tests with the system, Kenji decided to check his desk for more information about his life. Among the papers, he found a document with his school schedule.
"Kuoh Academy."
The name sounded strangely familiar.
"Kuoh... where have I heard that name before?"
No matter how hard he tried to remember, his mind was blank. It must be just a coincidence.
Since it was Sunday, he didn't have classes, so he decided to spend the rest of the day researching more about his new life and surroundings. Everything seemed normal. A quiet city, a wealthy family, and a prestigious school.
There were no signs of anything strange or supernatural.
But everything changed the next day.
The Discovery
On Monday morning, Kenji headed to Kuoh Academy with his perfectly pressed uniform. He felt a bit uncomfortable, as he wasn't used to such formal environments.
When he arrived at the school entrance, he looked around, impressed by the building's elegant architecture.
But then, his gaze fixed on two female figures conversing near the entrance.
One had short black hair, glasses, and an air of authority that radiated intelligence.
The other had a fiery red mane, an imposing beauty, and a presence that seemed to draw all eyes.
Kenji's heart skipped a beat.
Wait... that's...
His eyes widened in surprise.
"It can't be..."
The name "Kuoh" now made sense.
That "normal and ordinary" world he thought he had reincarnated into...
It was High School DxD.