Sakura Haruno Gagged

Kenji: The Inside Man is a satire-light novel following Kenji Takahashi, a veteran undercover operative who’s seen it all—except high school. Assigned to infiltrate Sakura High School as a student (yes, as a student), his mission is to uncover the truth behind a suspicious pudding distribution network linked to global experiments on youth behavior. But between rehearsing Shakespeare, spiking volleyballs, and avoiding the romantic attention of teenagers and faculty, Kenji starts to question which is more dangerous: the mission... or the minors. The school seems oblivious. The vending machines are full of suspicious desserts. And the nurse might be part of something bigger than anyone suspects. Comedy, absurdity, and deadpan spy tactics collide in this parody of espionage thrillers and high school anime.

A love story about the girl who protected him... and the man who never forgot. When Aika Tanaka—legal investigator, martial artist, and unwavering protector—steps into a corporate case riddled with corruption, she never expects the quiet IT analyst to become her greatest ally. But Ren isn’t just brilliant. He’s familiar. The way he looks at her, the way he trusts her… it tugs at memories she buried long ago. Ren remembers everything. From the rooftop where she saved him as a boy… To the lunches they shared beneath a blooming Sakura tree… To the day she vanished without goodbye. Now a wheelchair-bound man hiding behind screens and code, Ren has lived in the quiet ache of her absence for years. When danger closes in again, it’s Aika who rescues him—this time from a locked server room and a company hiding too many secrets. What begins as partnership turns into something deeper. But with the past unravelling and emotions rising, Ren must find the courage to tell her who he is—and that she’s been his reason to keep going. She held his storm. Now, can he be her calm? A deeply moving, slow-burn romance of strength, vulnerability, and the kind of love that never lets go.

Monsters appear frequently, instances are everywhere! When various classes shine brightly, Li Haotian awakens to what everyone considers the most useless Illusion God class—the Mechanic! But what others don't know is that Li Haotian's Mechanic can unlock a special talent every ten levels! [Unlimited Ammo] When others are cautiously navigating instances, Li Haotian is already surrounded by countless Superpower Mechanical creations—Gatling guns, Rocket Cannons, bombers, Wolverines, Terminators, intercontinental missiles, Aircraft Carriers...and, unlimited ammo! [God's Eye View] While others are carefully exploring the enemy's situation, Li Haotian is eating hotpot and watching the enemy gradually fall into the encirclement of the superpower army, grinning. [Air Drop Support] When the enemy is playing outdated tactics like blitzkrieg and encircling points to reinforce, Li Haotian remains calm, pointing to the sky—the superpower army instantly descends thousands of miles away, covering the skies of Sakura Country! Abyss Dungeon, Slaughter Dungeon, large group instances, international war instances... Li Haotian sneers and goes alone. Because, I alone, can rival a million troops!

Em um verão abafado, Kaito divide o apartamento com sua prima Hina, cuja beleza e constantes provocações o deixam à beira da paciência. Enquanto ele luta para ignorar a tensão crescente, a tímida Sakura, amiga de Hina e secretamente apaixonada por Kaito, entra em cena. A dinâmica entre os três se estabelece nesse caloroso cenário, marcada pelas provocações de Hina, a irritação (e talvez atração) de Kaito, e os sentimentos não revelados de Sakura.

“No… I won't.” “Oh, petal, I wasn't asking. You WILL marry me.” **** Dr. Kiyomi, a neurosurgeon rogue lycan, lives in & never leaves the human hospital— the safest place for her. That’s until a high-profile mafia surgery goes wrong and she’s blamed for it despite being on leave. Suddenly the limelight is on her, forcing her rare last name back into the memories of people who have long wanted her dead — the Bogdan Lycans. As if that isn't enough, the Ivanov Russian mob is after her with vengeance in their hearts. Scared, Kiyomi leaves the hospital pretending to be a night-shift male nurse — which works, only for her to be kidnapped at the hospital’s entrance, by the cruel lycan queen’s guards who drag her to the queen Sakura’s human home. — — — Sakura Watanabe; the soulless crazy queen known to screw up everyone for fun. She ruins everything she touches and sucks the life out of everyone around her. She is bad, cruel, and a menace who does whatever she wants, however, and whenever she wants it. When she hears of Dr. Kiyomi’s misfortunes, she is curious to see what will make that lycan break, and orders that Kiyomi be brought to her, so she can sign the infamous Sakura contract that always leaves the signee dead, dead and dead. What Sakura doesn't factor in is the fact that the woman who walks through her door is her soulmate. And even worse is the desire she gets to protect Kiyomi. Not one to relent in the hands of fate, Sakura forces Kiyomi to sign the oppressive contract. What happens when Sakura's heart starts beating for Kiyomi, and she goes after everyone who hurt her soulmate? Will she cancel the contract and embrace love, or will she stay the stoic soulless queen with nothing to live for? And even better, how long can Sakura fight fate?

Di tengah rinainya hujan musim semi, dua sosok remaja berdiri di bawah langit kelabu yang mengambang tenang di atas kota Tokyo. Seorang gadis SMA dengan rambut hitam panjang yang diikat di sisi kiri tubuhnya, mengenakan seragam sekolah lengkap dengan cardigan abu muda, berdiri sambil memegang payung lipat yang belum terbuka. Tatapannya mengarah ke kejauhan—tenang, tapi sarat dengan luka dan rindu yang tak pernah selesai. Di sisi seberangnya, seorang pemuda mengenakan hoodie putih dan celana jeans gelap berdiri mematung sambil memegang payung transparan. Rambutnya yang sedikit panjang menutupi sebagian wajah, namun sorot matanya mencerminkan perasaan yang selama ini terkubur: rasa bersalah, rindu, dan keberanian untuk kembali. Di antara mereka ada jarak. Tapi bukan jarak fisik—melainkan waktu, kenangan, dan kata-kata yang tak pernah sempat diucap. Hujan tipis menari di udara, membasahi trotoar yang memantulkan cahaya lampu kota dan bunga sakura yang gugur lebih awal. Suasana dalam ilustrasi ini terasa hening, namun penuh dengan emosi yang menggantung. Melankolis, tetapi hangat. Sepi, tetapi penuh harapan.

-NOTE- This novel is unedited; expect typographical, grammatical, format, and plot errors. -SYPNOSIS- Jousuke Daikuhara is a kind-hearted high schooler known for his quiet strength, musical talent, and calming presence. A top student and skilled musician, he prefers peaceful days and finds joy in the little things. Though he doesn’t see himself as special, his genuine care and subtle attentiveness draw others in, slowly turning his once-simple life into a web of emotions and silent confessions. Leah Boutsuki is shy, soft-spoken, and quietly artistic. She and Jousuke first met after accidentally bumping into each other outside their classroom. Despite her reserved nature, her gentle warmth leaves a quiet mark on Jousuke—though expressing her feelings remains her greatest challenge. Kaede Miyazaki, the tsundere student council vice president, is sharp-tongued and fiercely driven. Known as the most beautiful girl at Bungaku High, she frequently clashes with Jousuke through council duties, calling him an idiot to mask her flustered reactions to his smile. Underneath her tough front, she’s drawn to his sincerity—much to her own frustration. Rika Sakurai, soft-spoken and quietly strong, has harbored feelings for Jousuke since middle school. A small moment of kindness from him long ago stayed with her, even as she tried moving on with others. Her loyalty and quiet longing add to the emotional storm slowly surrounding Jousuke. As days pass, fleeting moments blur the line between friendship and love. In this gentle harem, the question of who will win Jousuke’s heart remains unanswered—because love, in its quietest form, is never so easily defined.

On Tokyo, Japan there’s a cold and serious professional assassin named Kage Ryunosuke. Everyday, he filled his life full of killings and bow towards the “Kage No Shakai” organization, which is an organization filled with many deadly assassins who works in the shadows of the society of Japan. Ryunosuke always been taught that to be an assassin, you have to kill your feelings. He feels that his life has no joy. Then one day, he watches a very famous idol of Japan called Sakura Aihara on TV. As he watches her performance on TV, he falls in love with her and that love becomes an obsession for him and slowly changes his life. He becomes her #1 fan. Since then, he feels that he become much more alive for the first time in his life. But suddenly, the head of the organization called him and assigned him to assassinate Sakura Aihara. He surprised and has no choice, but to accept the assignment. He starts to hesitate. Should he kill his beloved idol that changes his life or otherwise????? And why Sakura Aihara becomes the organization’s target??????????

Between unspoken feelings, complicated friendships, and a tension that builds with every stolen glance, Sakura must learn that some matches aren't played on courts — they're fought in the heart. Struggling between her past and present, getting to do things she never expected she'd do.

Kisah ini berlatar di Sekolah Menengah Atas Sakura, sebuah sekolah yang terkenal dengan keindahan alamnya dan siswa-siswinya yang cantik. Protagonis kita, Takeru Minamoto, adalah seorang siswa yang baru saja pindah ke sekolah tersebut. Takeru memiliki kepribadian yang sangat sabar dan pintar, ia juga terkadang terlihat ceria. Suatu hari, Takeru bertemu dengan lima gadis cantik yang menjadi pusat perhatian di sekolah tersebut. Mereka adalah lima saudara kembar tapi tak sedarah : 1. Shinomiya Akira, seorang gadis yang memiliki sifat ramah, ia menjadi anggota club memasak. 2. Shinomiya Lila, seorang gadis cantik dan berbakat yang memiliki sifat ceria, ia menjadi anggota klub musik. 3. Shinomiya Sophia, seorang gadis cerdas dan bijak yang memiliki sifat penyayang dan baik hati, ia menjadi ketua klub osis. 4. Shinomiya Yui, seorang gadis manis dan lembut yang memiliki sifat tsundere, ia menjadi anggota klub memanah. 5. Shinomiy Akane, seorang gadis cantik yang bersifat pemalu dan ia juga anggota club memasak. Takeru secara tidak sengaja menjadi pusat perhatian kelima gadis tersebut, dan mereka mulai mengembangkan perasaan cinta terhadapnya. Namun, Takeru juga memiliki perasaan cinta terhadap mereka, dan ia tidak tahu bagaimana cara menghadapi situasi tersebut.

Kei Iwai is a freshman high schooler. He lives only with his mother living what he calls an extremely normal life, perfect for an ordinary guy like him, although he has a secret about his family, and who knows, maybe his family is keeping secrets from him too...

I’ve always been the background character. The kind of guy who doesn’t stand out—quiet, average, forgettable. I didn’t mind. In fact, I preferred it that way. Life was simpler when you kept your head down and didn’t get involved. Go to school, go home, blend in. That was until Koharu Minami barged into my life—loud, messy, annoyingly persistent... and definitely not cute. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself. She’s a first-year transfer student with way too much energy and zero sense of personal space. For some reason, she’s taken an interest in me, the “NPC senpai” as she jokingly calls me. Whether it’s dragging me into weird club activities, forcing me to eat lunch with her under the sakura tree, or making me help her chase some bizarre dream she won’t tell anyone about—Koharu is chaos incarnate. But somewhere between her absurd antics, awkward confessions, and unexpected vulnerability, I realized something terrifying: I think I’ve fallen for her. And maybe... just maybe... I don’t want to be a background character anymore. ---

High-schooler Yuuto Sakurai is not your typical teen. He prides himself on his peculiar mission - to protect the love lives of those threatened by encroaching third parties. When charisma and physical prowess attempt to steal away your beloved, Sakurai leaps into action. For just 10,000 yen, he'll ensure your love story remains untainted. Armed with conviction and a no-discrimination policy, he is the Anti-NTR Man - a one-man crusade against romantic usurpation.

I died run over by a truck. Yeah, I know... "How original!" you’re probably thinking. But hey, it’s not my fault the isekai industry has a partnership with transportation companies. The truly weird part came after: I didn’t reincarnate as a prince, a dragon, or even a humble slime with plot armor. Nope. I became a tree. Literally. With roots, branches, and a trunk that not even Instagram filters can fix. And to top it all off (or rather, cherry blossom it), I’ve got a system that calls me “Host” and says I need to found the Sakura Clan, a legendary organization where all members are ridiculously beautiful and smell like flowers. My job? Bond humans to the clan using a technique that turns ordinary people into floral demigods. Basically, I’m a divine tree with the soul of an HR manager. All this in a world of mages, knights, martial artists, kingdoms inspired by ancient civilizations and... way too many creative ways to die. I just wanted to read novels and drink coffee, not lead a cult that smells like spring. But hey… If I’m going to be a tree, I might as well bloom with style. Sigh. I just wanted to sleep under the shade… not be the shade. P.S. My native language is not English. If you find any errors, please point them out so I can correct them. Thank you very much for your time. (This is my first book.)

Hagakure Sorahiko is a male omega in a world that caters to Alphas. He is tricked by Miyamura Aronohai, a dominant alpha and co-owner of multi-billion yen corporation, Rohai Corp, into becoming his secretary. And thus, the greatest game of cat and mouse begins.  Follow him as he tries to avoid his terrifying new boss. Stay with him as he circles the high-class alphas and omegas surrounding Miyamura.  How can he handle standing out when his entire life has been spent blending in the background? Why does Sakura, his only friend, have absolutely no advice for him?  As sparks fly between them, Sorahiko begins to question himself and everything around him. What does Miyamura’s sudden kindness mean for him? Why is the alpha being gentle with him? What’s with the gifts and the intense stares? Is he losing his mind or is Miyamura Aronohai actually courting him?!

I'm Mark, an 18 year old virgin and a tutor. My days as a new high school student are pretty routine. Eat, study, exercise, sleep repeat. I thought it'd remain like that for the next few years. Spoiler Alert: I was wrong... *** "Mmfp! Mmhp!!" A man tied up and gagged let out muffled sounds. Before him stood a girl wearing nothing but her underwear. She looked at him with a crazed and OBSESSED expression. "Hehe~ Don't worry. I'll make both of us feel really good~" *** Genre: Slice Of Life, School Life, Romance, Yandere, Urban, Alternate World. A/N: No NTR (why do ppl like that even exist?) Story takes place in a world similar to earth, so expect some changes. This really is a 'Slice of Life' story, so don't expect aliens or superpowers. If you've any ideas to give, I'm all ears. Enjoy~ *** Disclaimer: I do not own the cover.

The story sheds light on two separate lives. Jonah and Sakura from two different countries. Jonah, an emotional distant young man in the UK and Sakura, a highly spirited girl chasing her basketball dreams. What happens when their worlds unexpectedly collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about life, emotions, and eachother.

Synopsis: "A Thousand Pixes Apart" "A Thousand Pixes Apart" is a poignant journey through the digital connections that shape our real lives, and the bittersweet echoes of past relationships. We meet Jiya, a spirited 19-year-old whose virtual world is as vibrant as her real one is shadowed. In the quiet solitude of a hospital waiting room, a personal tragedy unfolds, leaving her reeling. Her escape comes in the form of a popular MMORPG, where she finds solace and laughter in the unlikely companionship of Vivan, a witty and loyal archer. Their in-game adventures are filled with humorous mishaps—Jiya's accidental healing of a "stressed" NPC yak becoming a running gag—and deep, unspoken affection, hinting at a connection that transcends pixels. Years pass, and life takes Jiya on a new trajectory. Now 25 and a burgeoning model, she's more confident and grounded, her gaming days seemingly behind her. A road trip to Manali with her friends Rajiv, Hemali, and Prasad is meant to be a fresh start, a journey toward new experiences. However, a sudden car breakdown on a remote mountain road brings an unexpected encounter. Rescued by two businessmen, Abhijeet and his silent partner, Vivan, Jiya finds herself in the same car with the man who once shared her pixelated dreams. As they travel, casual conversation slowly peels back layers of the past. Vivan, now a successful garage owner, shares his journey of overcoming adversity, unknowingly echoing sentiments and aspirations he once shared with Jiya in their online world. Subtle hints—Manali being a shared dream, Vivan's past as a gamer, and the unspoken recognition in his gaze—build a quiet tension. Jiya, initially oblivious, slowly begins to piece together the fragments of memory. The climax arrives when Vivan, prompted by Hemali, reveals his name, his eyes locking onto Jiya's. The realization hits her with a profound, aching force: the silent, composed man beside them is the Vivan of her past, the loyal gamer she unknowingly let slip away. Tears well up as she grapples with the weight of missed connection and forgotten intimacy. As Vivan's SUV drives away into the night, Jiya is left with the painful truth of what was lost, and the regret of not recognizing him sooner. The story concludes with Vivan's quiet confession to Abhijeet—that he saw Jiya's happiness, and that alone was "enough"—leaving a bittersweet impression of love, loss, and the silent strength of letting go.

Not much phased Bai Mei Xing. After graduating with a Master's degree in Forensic Anthropology at the age of 16, she became the youngest professor of Anthropology in the history of A University and moonlighted as a consultant for the local and national police forces. All in all, she was a highly intelligent girl with her entire future in front of her. That was until she was abducted by aliens one night while she was sipping hot chocolate by her favorite lake. Years of torture later and she was able to team up with another prisoner and take over the spaceship and enact a little revenge on the crew that held her captive. Facing a completely limitless future, Bai Mei Xing decided to forge a new path for herself. But she would live her life on her terms, even if she was facing a 7-foot warrior species that specialized in killing. Nothing would stand in her way. After all, Star's ships were meant to fly. Other Novels: Dancing With Monsters--- Ongoing Rebirth in the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm--- Finished Rebirth In the Apocalypse: Fight, Flight, or Freeze- Ongoing Discord: Sakura#6289 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CapanRmy Instagram: @devil_besideyou666

When The All-Girls School, Tokushu Academy, finally opens as a mixed, Nagi Hotaru decided to enroll. The only problem is: He was the only boy to enroll!

— Diga-me, Louis. Quem é o seu mestre? Elliot Seymour Gladstone, o Conde da família Gladstone. Um nobre prestigioso com quem não se brincava, e um homem conhecido por seu forte desdém tanto por homens quanto por ômegas. Louis, que ganhava a vida como engraxate de rua, quase foi molestado pelo dono de uma alfaiataria um dia. No entanto, foi salvo por Elliot, que apareceu por acaso através das cortinas. O medo cresceu dentro dele enquanto ele olhava para Elliot, mas, ao mesmo tempo, o coração de Louis disparou. Em uma reviravolta do destino, Louis foi forçado a uma situação em que teve que se disfarçar de empregada doméstica na casa do Conde para encontrar pistas sobre um tesouro escondido na propriedade do Conde... "Sua rotina parece ficar mais intensa a cada ciclo. Conde, sua rotina não está muito longe, não é?" “O Conde… em breve no cio? A notícia da saída de Elliot veio como um raio do nada. Louis esconde desesperadamente o fato de que ele é um Ômega, algo que o Conde desprezava. Mas seu comportamento cauteloso é em vão quando Elliot se torna um Alfa que entrou em sua rotina. Louis se viu incapaz de escapar dele.

tras haber sellado a Kaguya "La diosa conejo" en Naruto con ayuda de Sasuke, sakura y kakashi y haber liberado a todos del "tsukuyomi infinito". Naruto y Sasuke fueron a "Valle del fin" para resolver para saber cual es la verdadera forma de salvar el mundo. Tras haber chocado sus últimos ataques, donde los dos murieron en el proceso. en un lugar oscuro donde no había fin se encontraba Naruto donde se encontraría con un viejo conocido, que le contaría que le iba a pasar algo muy grande con el y su nueva vida con regalos y ayuda de familia, viejos amigos, nuevos conocidos y antiguos ¿enemigos? como el nuevo Dios Shinobi. Aclaraciones: Los personajes de naruto, naruto shippuden, highschooldxd, de otros animes y películas no me pertenecen si no a su respectivos creadores

Yuuto Sakurai, a 19-year-old high school failure, spends his days devouring wish-fulfillment stories. One night, he stumbles across yet another "LHS" novel-where the protagonist is insanely overpowered but insists on acting like a weakling. His needless self-sabotage ruins his image, social life, hurts those around him, all because it's the so-called "right thing to do." Frustrated, Yuuto burns the book, cursing its stupidity, and goes to bed. Then he wakes up... as the main character?!

Death by Truck-kun? Too mainstream. I died choking on my own laughter during a late-night comedy rerun. Pathetic? Yes. Fitting for someone who gave up on life halfway through university and became a full-time couch potato? Also yes. When I opened my eyes again, I wasn’t in the afterlife—or if I was, it had a suspicious amount of baby talk and clean diapers. I was reincarnated... as an infant. No powers. No memories of my new name. Just chubby cheeks and existential dread. But the real horror? I slowly realized I was now living inside one of those cliché romance novels I absolutely despised. You know the type: cold-hearted king meets brave commoner girl, falls in love, political chaos ensues, blah blah gag me with a spoon. I read it. I hated it. And now? I think I’m in it. And not as the heroine. Or the villain. Or even the funny sidekick. No—I'm just some background baby who probably gets held once, then vanishes from the plot forever. With no grand destiny, no cheat skills, and no idea what chapter we’re on, I’ve decided to do the only thing I was ever good at—absolutely nothing. But fate has a funny way of dragging the lazy into the spotlight… They think I’m innocent. I think this whole thing is a joke. Let's see who breaks first.

Sakura Sato is always the outsider of her school, everyone seen her as a weirdo, but one day the popular girl, Nezuko Tanaka SWITCH BODY?!

What happens when the school's most radiant idol, Sakura Yamato, asks average Hiroshi Tanaka to be her fake boyfriend? It's not for love, but to save their obscure club! Thrown into a world of awkward dates, public scrutiny, and hilarious misunderstandings, their pretend relationship is the talk of the school. But as the lines blur, this unlikely duo might just discover that sometimes, the most unexpected love stories are the ones that start with a lie."

Christian Tsunade a high schooler in the respected Sakura academy, but Christian is a boy that get pissed easily, and because of this he can be violent, being someone who beats up people he is hated by almost everyone in the academy, but one day changed that, three people helped Christian to accept people and value their company, but the more Christian knew about these people the more he saw their own hell, and now Christian tries to help his friends that helped him.

Haruto Akechi was a jobless, broken 26-year-old with nothing left — not even hope. After a bitter fight with his parents, he ran into the night… and straight into the headlights of a speeding truck. But death was only the beginning. He awakens in a world of steam engines, noble bloodlines, and arcane secrets — bound and gagged in the cargo hold of a moving train. Mistaken for the missing heir of a powerful noble house, Haruto is thrown into the life of Leonhart Elgrave, a boy who should be fourteen… and very much alive. There’s only one problem: the real Leonhart was a cruel, entitled monster. As Haruto navigates the expectations of nobility, the schemes of rival houses, and the whispers of a hidden faction called the Hollow Crown, he must conceal the truth of who he really is — or risk being erased from this world a second time. But fate doesn’t give second chances freely. And the body he now inhabits may have enemies — and sins — that Haruto will be forced to answer for.

A boy who lost his family and moved to Japan with his uncle and aunt has just been accepted into Cambridge University in the UK. He was accepted into their prestigious aviation program and dreams of becoming a pilot for Aeroflot. Along his way to the university, he meets a British girl he instantly falls in love with. He gets super anxious just even being in her presence. But every time he tries to strike a conversation with her, she pushes him away. He never even talked to the girl before. What the hell did he do? He tries to talk to friends of his crush to find out more of what she likes and what she doesn’t like. Thinking about her just makes him even more excited. But every time he gives something to her, she rejects it. The boy sees her with other guys and she doesn’t seem like a jerk. She even talked to guys who are orphans and Asian. What the hell is wrong with him that made her avoid him even more?

Ethan's head throbbed violently as he opened his eyes, his vision hazy and unfocused. A dull ringing filled his ears, drowning out his thoughts. "What’s happening…?" he thought, his mind sluggish, struggling to catch up with reality. One moment, he was asleep—or at least, he thought he was—and the next, searing pain forced him awake. His vision swam, shapes blurring together in a disorienting mess. But then, muffled noises filtered through the haze—frantic, panicked sounds. Someone was trying to scream, their voice smothered, choked by something. A cold shiver ran down his spine. As his sight gradually sharpened, Ethan's breath hitched. He was on all fours, looming over someone. A girl. Her body twisted and writhed beneath him, ropes biting into her wrists and ankles. Her mouth was gagged, muffling her cries. Her wide brown eyes, brimming with fear and fury, glared up at him. Ethan's body locked in place, his blood running cold. "What the…?" His mind reeled, thoughts slamming into each other in chaotic disarray. "What kind of bizarre dream is this?" Panic clawed at his chest. His breath came in ragged, uneven gasps as he scrambled backward, only to realize his limbs felt sluggish, uncooperative, like they didn’t belong to him. "Is this… is this some kind of twisted fantasy I never knew I had?" A sickening thought slithered through his mind, making his stomach churn. The girl's frantic squirming slowed for a moment, her gaze flickering with confusion as she took in his expression—his trembling hands, his wide, horrified eyes. But the fear returned just as quickly. She struggled harder, her body arching, her muffled screams rising in pitch. Ethan wanted to speak, to say something, anything, but before he could force out a word, a glowing blue window materialized before his eyes. His breath caught. A translucent, hovering screen? "What…?" Lines of glowing text scrolled across its surface. --- [System Activated…] [Host Confirmed.] [Simulating Previous Data…] Ethan awakens in a mysterious world, shackled by a curse that clouds his judgment and drives him toward choices he never wished to make. Burdened by guilt and responsibility, he must navigate the fallout of his actions while unraveling the truth behind the curse—and his place in this enigmatic new reality.