Aurora Perish gasped, jolting awake from yet another nightmare. Ever since she transmigrated into this world, they had been happening nonstop. She wasn't like this before.
It had been two weeks since she arrived here, and school would be starting soon.
Last week, she had made plans with the main character, Hyacinth Chua. Declining her invitations too often would seem suspicious, so Aurora reluctantly agreed.
Hyacinth had been in another country at the time but mentioned that she would be back before school started.
Hyacinth constantly updated Aurora about her whereabouts, going back and forth between different countries like it was nothing.
That's when it really hit Aurora-just how insanely rich this girl was. Four to six countries in a single month? Seriously.
Rich people..
It wasn't like she had never traveled before-it's just that, back then, it was always for business. Before she could enjoy a truly relaxed life, she had to work hard, traveling from place to place just to secure her future. She had dreamed of a lazy, leisurely life, but before she could even reach it... she died.
And now? She was back at square one.
Should I just cling to someone powerful at this point?
Hyacinth Chua, for example. Not in a shameless way, of course-she would be a genuine friend. Obviously.
She was busy daydreaming about her perfect, carefree life when the door suddenly opened.
Sky Perish, the original owner's alpha father, stepped inside. "Oh, you're awake. You didn't answer when I knocked, so I thought you were still asleep."
Normally, the original body's omega father, Jamie Osorio, would be the one waking her up. Then again, they were also part of the reason she struggled to fall asleep in the first place.
If she ever had enough money, she'd definitely invest in some thick soundproofing for this room.
Aurora Perish stared at Sky Perish expressionlessly-like he owed her billions.
"Even wild dogs know how to restrain themselves-so as humans, shouldn't we have the strength to practice self-control?"
Sky Perish froze for a moment.
Sky Perish was about to speak when Aurora Perish quickly cut him off.
"Good morning, Fa-Papa."
She still wasn't used to calling the original owner's two fathers "Dad." According to her memories, the original Aurora had always called her alpha father "Papa" and her omega father "Dad."
Sky Perish looked momentarily confused before snapping out of it and responding enthusiastically,"Good morning!!"
He was a bit dazed. His daughter seemed... different. Of course, teenagers went through changes as they grew, but this felt sudden. Still, he was relieved-whatever phase she had been going through seemed to have passed quickly. Now, his little girl had finally matured.
With a bright smile, Sky Perish patted her head. "Go wash up first, then come downstairs for breakfast."
Aurora's bathroom had finally been fixed, making it much more convenient to use.
While showering, a sudden realization hit her-this world was completely different from hers. She had almost forgotten that this was an Omegaverse, a world where people were divided into three secondary genders: Alpha, Omega, and Beta.
Alpha
Alphas were generally the strongest of the three, known for their leadership, dominance, and natural authority. They had heightened physical abilities and were often seen as protectors or leaders in society.
For example, Sky Perish, the original owner's alpha father, was a prime example of this. He had a strong presence, a natural confidence, and a protective nature-though, at home, he was more of a doting father than an intimidating figure.
Omega
Omegas were often seen as the most delicate and vulnerable gender, though that wasn't always the case. They had unique biological traits, including the ability to bear children, and were sometimes considered physically weaker than Alphas. However, many Omegas made up for it with intelligence, adaptability, and emotional strength.
A good example was Jamie Osorio, the original owner's omega father. While he had a naturally softer demeanor, he wasn't exactly fragile. Despite his stoic personality, he had a quiet strength-one that balanced out Sky Perish's more energetic nature.
Beta
Betas were the most neutral of the three. They didn't have the heightened strength of Alphas or the reproductive traits of Omegas, making them the closest to regular humans. They made up the majority of the population and often acted as the stabilizers in society, unaffected by pheromones and other biological urges that influenced Alphas and Omegas.
Thinking about it now, Aurora couldn't believe she had forgotten such an important detail. This wasn't just a simple transmigration-it was a whole different world with its own set of rules.
The original owner of this body was an Alpha female. Aurora wasn't sure if that would change-would she somehow revert to being a Beta, like in her past life? If she did, it wouldn't be the worst thing. In fact, she'd rather be a Beta than a wild, unpredictable Alpha.
Thinking about biology and chemistry, she scratches her fluffy hair. this world's scientific principles were likely different from the ones she was used to, which meant those subjects would be hell for her. Then again, it wasn't like she had ever been good at science anyway.
Well, whatever.
She had worked hard in her past life. In this one, she was going to get all the sleep she missed out on.
Aurora loved sleeping, and now was the perfect time to make up for it.
As she examined her new body, she noticed a major difference-the original owner was taller than she had been in high school. Maybe it was because this body had received proper nutrition, unlike her past self. At 175 cm (5'9") at just 15 years old, it was clear that being an Alpha had its advantages. Or maybe it was just genetics-after all, both of the original owner's parents were pretty tall, too.
After finishing her shower, she opened the cabinet to find something to wear-and immediately regretted it.
What... is this?
The original owner had zero sense of fashion. Almost every shirt inside was covered in anime prints, and not in a stylish way. At least it's better than those loud 2020s anime shirts, she thought, trying to comfort herself.
Sighing, she pulled out a plain blue sleeveless polo shirt and a pair of black pants.
Since she was going out today with the main character, Hyacinth Chua, she made a mental note-she absolutely needed to buy at least two new outfits.
Because no way was she walking around in public wearing these bizarre T-shirts. She would rather go out naked.
Aurora Perish walked downstairs and was immediately met with the sight of the original owner's parents being all lovey-dovey in the kitchen.
She quickly averted her gaze, pretending not to see anything, and instead focused on the jar of cookies sitting on the counter.
Without hesitation, she grabbed some cookies and poured herself a glass of milk, choosing to mind her own business as she happily ate-as if she weren't hearing those... questionable kissing sounds coming from the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Jamie Osorio and Sky Perish were too caught up in their moment to notice at first. But when they finally turned around, they froze-staring at their supposedly still-asleep daughter, casually lounging on the couch and eating like it was the most normal thing in the world.
Aurora, completely focused on watching TV, didn't even notice their reaction.
Jamie Osorio cleared his throat, feeling a bit awkward, while Sky Perish, acting as if nothing happened, smoothly reached into the cookie jar and grabbed one for himself.
Jamie sighed. These two are way too alike.
It wasn't until Aurora noticed Sky Perish standing beside her that she realized he had taken a cookie. For a second, she looked shocked, then quickly snapped out of it-right, she needed to borrow some money.
Without thinking, she slapped Sky Perish's hand just as he was about to take another cookie.
Sky Perish raised an eyebrow, amused. "What was that for?"
Aurora ignored the look he was giving her and got straight to the point.
"Papa, I need money."
The moment she said it, she paused. After receiving the original owner's memories, she realized something-the original Aurora Perish was never polite to her parents. At all.
So, instead of forcing herself to act differently, she decided to just roll with it and get used to her new reality.
Sky Perish, meanwhile, stared at his daughter, looking deep in thought. This wasn't the first time she had begged him for money-usually, it was for manga or anime merchandise, which he had sighed about countless times.
"What do you need money for?" he finally asked.
Aurora, without hesitation, replied, "To buy some outfits."
Sky Perish was stunned for a moment.
His daughter-the same daughter who wore nothing but flamboyant, over-the-top anime merchandise-was suddenly interested in normal clothes? That was almost harder to believe than the fact that she had woken up on time today.
For a second, he didn't even know what to say.
Before he could process it further, Aurora Perish spoke up.
"I got bored of my old outfits," she said casually. "I saw some cool, normal-looking clothes in a magazine recently, and I figured... maybe it's time for a change."
That wasn't entirely a lie. While she had been stuck at home for the past two weeks, she had flipped through a few magazines out of boredom-magazines that, thankfully, featured regular clothing.
Besides, between helping out in the bakery and having nothing else to do, she had also spent some time skimming through the news and books lying around the house.
Before she could finish explaining, Sky Perish finally snapped out of his shock.
"That's a great idea!" he blurted out, eyes practically shining with excitement.
"You're finally going to have a normal- I mean, stylish wardrobe! You really got your fashion sense from your papa!"
Sky Perish puffed out his chest, looking ridiculously proud of himself.
Suddenly, a large hand reached out and squeezed Aurora Perish's cheeks.
"Stop lying to our child. Your fashion sense when you were younger wasn't any better."
Aurora blinked. So, you're admitting that the original owner didn't have a sense of style either?
Sky Perish pouted dramatically. "I did! I was famous among omegas! There used to be lines of admirers waiting for me at the south gate and the west gate!"
Unfortunately for him, no one was listening.
Realizing he was being completely ignored, Sky Perish sulked.
Aurora Perish, after living here for two weeks, had come to understand something-the original owner's alpha father was ridiculously dramatic. At first glance, he looked reserved and gentlemanly, but once you became part of his family, you'd see an entirely different side of him.
Before she could dwell on it, Jamie Osorio pinched her cheeks again.
"How much do you need to buy clothes?" he asked.
Aurora, struggling to speak because of her squished cheeks, simply held up two fingers.
Jamie raised an eyebrow. "Only two sets of outfits?"
Aurora nodded.
Sky Perish, who had been completely left out of the conversation until now, finally spoke up. "Why only two? Buy more!"
He was clearly determined to fix his daughter's questionable sense of style.
Before they could argue about it, they suddenly remembered breakfast.
While eating, Sky Perish brought up Aurora's plans to go out with her friend, Hyacinth Chua. He made sure to remind her, "Come home early."
Aurora simply nodded absentmindedly while eating.
Just as they finished breakfast.
Their bakery was located right next to their house, making it easy to go in and out of the shop without inconvenience. This area was also fully secure, so there was no real need to worry about strangers.
Aurora Perish nibbled on a chocolate stick as she waited for the main character, Hyacinth Chua, to arrive.
Then there was a knock on the door.
She was trying to stay calm, but if she said she wasn't nervous, she'd be lying.
After all, this was different from just reading about Hyacinth in a novel. This time, the character actually existed.
Wouldn't it be amazing to meet a fictional character in real life?
The thought made her both anxious and excited.
She took a deep breath, trying to prepare herself. Since the original owner's parents were already busy opening the bakery shop, she was alone in the house.
Slowly, she made her way toward the door.
Just as she reached for the handle-
BANG!
The door suddenly burst open, slamming straight into her face.
Aurora stumbled backward, clutching her forehead in pain.
Sky Perish walked in, grinning as he chatted with Hyacinth Chua. However, he immediately froze at the loud noise.
Both he and Hyacinth turned to see Aurora glaring at him like he owed her billions.
Sky Perish, looking both guilty and concerned, quickly spoke up. "Sorry about that! Are you okay?"
Aurora, still rubbing her forehead, ignored him completely.
Instead, her gaze landed on Hyacinth Chua.
The main character.
Hyacinth Chua, standing just behind Sky Perish, wore a gentle smile.
"Are you alright?" she asked, her voice soft-almost soothing, like she was comforting a child.
Aurora Perish froze.
Hyacinth's long, straight black hair cascaded down her back. Her face, with its androgynous beauty, was even more striking in person.
Aurora's thoughts ground to a halt.
This is the main character, she thought.
For a moment, it was as if filters had been placed over everything. The light around Hyacinth Chua seemed brighter, almost blinding.
Aurora Perish squinted.
She should've brought sunglasses.
As Aurora Perish had promised herself, she actually put on sunglasses-inside the house.
Meanwhile, Sky Perish was busy preparing the tiramisu cake he had promised Hyacinth Chua.
So now, Aurora Perish and Hyacinth Chua were left waiting together.
Aurora took this chance to observe the girl beside her.
Hyacinth Chua stood tall at 173 cm, making her a few months older and slightly taller than the original owner of this body. It was surprising that the second male (female) lead of the novel was actually taller than the male (female) lead.
But that wasn't the only unexpected thing about her.
Everything about Hyacinth Chua seemed effortlessly perfect.
She wore a white long-sleeve button-up shirt, neatly tucked into black slacks, with a sleek watch on her left wrist. She gave off an aura of elegance and quiet confidence.
The longer Aurora Perish stared, the more she realized-
This was the presence of a first-choice main character.
Hyacinth Chua, of course, was not oblivious to the intense staring.
She had been friends with Aurora for over a year now, and she knew all too well that her friend's personality could shift at any moment.
Aurora Perish was the type of person who would completely change her personality just because she thought it was cool after watching or reading something.
For example, a year ago, she acted all aloof, calling herself a "lone wolf."
Then, not long after, she suddenly joined the basketball club, claiming she wanted to be as cool as the red-haired guy from that old anime-Slam Dunk.
And now... this.
What was it this time?
Which anime inspired her now?
Aurora Perish, realizing that she had been staring for too long, quickly looked away. But she couldn't help it.
This was her first time meeting a fictional character brought to life!