Chapter 439

Okura Yusei frowned in confusion, still not understanding her meaning. "Is that so? Was there anything else before? I don't remember..."

Suddenly, he abruptly opened his eyes, which were believed to be the ancestral "Rinnegan" pupils of the Okura Family, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

Recalling what she had said earlier, her eyes were immediately filled with horror and disbelief.

"You've figured it out?"

Seeing his reaction, Sakurakoji Luna knew that he understood what she meant.

She wasn't surprised by this. In any case, in the eyes of outsiders, her family's intelligence was not ordinary; it was just a matter of being geniuses or great geniuses.

With just a little prompting, the other person will quickly understand—this is truly a family perfectly suited for someone with Stupidity Aversion Syndrome!

"Um..."

Okura Yusei nodded dryly, understanding why his wife had looked so melancholy earlier.

Even he now feels as if a huge boulder is pressing on his heart, making it difficult for him to cope.

Before they realized it, none of them thought there would be any problems; at most, they were just worried about the Mirai.

The mere thought of it instantly engulfed them, along with the immense uncertainty and sense of loss...

All his previous emotions quickly faded, and now his eyes were filled with worry.

Then, he looked at the same answer that he and his wife were thinking of at that moment— Hands clasped together on their abdomens, a face as beautiful as jade, with flawless skin, full of peace: Sakurakoji Talent.

"If you and I can both think of it, how could he not?"

Sakurakoji Luna continued speaking to herself, her gentle little hands pinching and stretching his cheeks with slight force.

I don't know whether to be proud or to blame this willful and troublesome child.

Judging from Sakurakoji Talent's words just now, Sakurajima Mai is the first person he has ever encountered involved in a mysterious phenomenon.

But is that really the case? Actually, no.

There is another person shrouded in mystery, who appeared much, much earlier than Sakurajima Mai.

Even more so! He sees this person every day; that person is—himself.

Compared to Sakurajima Mai's Adolescence Syndrome, those "mild" symptoms that gradually made others forget her existence... someone who has been tormented by an unknown illness for more than ten years simply doesn't want to comment on it.

What Adolescence Syndrome? Isn't it just a game of pretend played by teenagers?

Then there's the talk of depression, heartbreak, emotional loss, the pressure of being the center of attention, regret for not doing certain things, jealousy of others' success, verbal bullying, and a desire to live a different life... If that sounds like self-pity and whining, he's really going to beat you up!

How about we try a different body and a different illness?

You don't need to hold on any longer. Just hold on for a week without committing suicide, and that's considered a win, okay?

Unseen by others, Sakurakoji Talent angrily brandished his signature Togenashi Togeari gesture at those people.

His body has no diseases—maybe albinism? But there are no symptoms, whatever... There are no viruses either, it's just that he experiences very intense pain.

Even during his symptom flare-ups, apart from high blood pressure, a rapid heartbeat, and severe sweating, no abnormalities could be detected.

It is indeed strange, but there is no other unusual evidence.

Aside from Sakurakoji Talent's one-sided testimony regarding the changes in pain intensity, no other corroborating evidence could be found.

Therefore, before Sakurajima Mai appeared, everyone, including Sakurakoji Luna, only thought that it was some kind of new disease that current technology could not detect, or that it originated from a genetic defect... or something like that.

No one considered it to be related to the mysterious realm, and even if they did, reason would dismiss it, since they had never actually witnessed such things.

At most, they'll just talk about it, but they won't actually go to a charlatan to cure their illness.

But things are different now. Whenever this real, supernatural phenomenon is mentioned, Sakurakoji Luna naturally thinks of her son's body.

If the world of mysticism truly exists, then could his situation also be...?

They felt both awe and unease, yet also anticipation. If they could take this opportunity to help their son return to normal, then even if such an anomaly occurred in the world, it wouldn't be so bad.

Opportunity and crisis always go hand in hand.

Even if Sakurakoji Talent doesn't translate into action, she still wants to test the waters.

If it's a competitive match, their chances of winning are very high—not just high, but exceptionally high.

Their mentality is that they're not afraid of what you do, but they're afraid that the game itself won't even exist, leaving them to helplessly watch it gradually wither away.

Her silence just now was simply because she was overwhelmed by the amount of information and felt helpless about his playful antics at this time.

So, here's the question.

If Sakurakoji Luna, as an observer, noticed this problem so quickly, how could Sakurakoji Talent, who surpasses her in every way, not have noticed it?

He had figured this out back when he was in the library.

He himself is a reincarnated being, born with the shackles he desperately wants to break free from, and after arriving in Tokyo, he discovers that affection can cure illnesses... Even if you tell him this isn't a supernatural phenomenon, he'll still believe it!

Does he look a lot like a drooling Down syndrome child?

Unlike Sakurakoji Luna and the others, even without Sakurajima Mai's appearance, he had always known and firmly believed this, only he didn't understand the underlying principle.

The reason why I couldn't figure it out even after spending so much time was simply because I still didn't understand some deeper issues.

Of course, there is another very important piece of evidence, which is --

He wasn't a student at Minehara High School, had never had any contact with Sakurajima Mai, and was a nobody from out of town... How could he see Sakurajima Mai when no one else could?

He certainly didn't think he had a protagonist's halo or was the most special person in the world.

His Chūnibyō were forced to end by life's hardships in his previous life.

From a rational perspective, if there's any reason, it must be that there's something inside her body that allows him to see her... Oh no, now she really isn't an ordinary person!

The reason he returned to the mansion was to find a quiet place to explore what was inside his body.

Things were fine before, because everything was going smoothly, and he wasn't in such a hurry; as long as he didn't die, that was enough. But things are different now.

If you continue to live slowly and carefree when strange phenomena begin to emerge, you will likely soon experience the harsh realities of life.

He only discovered this by chance because he knew the information in advance and went to stake out Sakurajima Mai.

What about before he was discovered, when he was traveling around sightseeing and dating everywhere?

How many other unseen and uncontrollable things are quietly happening in every corner of this world?

To still be so carefree now is truly courting death.

Chapter 406 I love you, Mom, see you tomorrow!

"After all, when things don't go smoothly, one should reflect on one's own actions. It seems that in the end, I can only rely on myself to solve this problem!"

He stood up, removed the thin knee pillow that wasn't very fleshy, clenched his fist, and said in a firm and powerful voice.

"Haha, this Chinese sentence doesn't seem to mean that..."

Okura Yusei chuckled dryly and made a sarcastic remark.

Ignoring his voice, he pondered what this mysterious object, whose fate was still uncertain, might be—whether it was a blessing or a curse, was.

If it were some kind of secret cultivation method for the human body, that would be great... Just kidding, it's obviously impossible.

Hopefully, it'll be a powerful and useful item; otherwise, what difference would it make if he encountered Moon Person, Esper, Future Person, Otherworlder, Saiyan... or anything like that?

Well, that's why he doesn't want to step into the mystical realm. The accumulation of power levels is just too troublesome, and following the law of the jungle, it's endless and incredibly boring.

It's better to live a good life with a bunch of relatives and friends; that's better than anything else.

Those fools who worship immortality, do they really think that an ordinary person's brain, the size of two fists, can withstand the erosion and baptism of countless years? Not everyone is themselves...

He knew the consequences of greed, so he always maintained a moderate and balanced lifestyle, carefully savoring every moment and striving not to waste a single minute.

He was confident that even if he only lived for a little over a decade, the accumulation of these countless small moments would be far more fulfilling and meaningful than the decades that most people live in a daze.

This includes not only the total amount of knowledge and skills, but also a comprehensive understanding and insight into the world and oneself.

Therefore, living out his life as he is now would be more than enough for him.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned... This young brat, already so old, had to face those monsters head-on, suffering serious injuries.

"So what?"

Sakurakoji Luna glanced at him, her gaze slightly narrowed, and asked with concern, "Since you already have your own plans, why are you so anxious and afraid, son?"

"..."

After a moment of silence with his back to the two of them, his beautifully curved lips moved slightly, his eyes half-closed, and he turned to look at her, feeling a warmth in his heart.

My mom is still my mom; her judgment is as sharp as ever.

Sakurakoji Luna looked at her son, who was almost entirely her own, with a worried expression. She felt a strange anxiety and a sense of estrangement, as if he might leave her at any moment.

This feeling is similar to the uncertainty and confusion about the Mirai that I felt when I couldn't cure him as a child.

It was as if he would disappear from their sight tomorrow.

Although they gradually got used to this situation over time, and their sense of unease lessened considerably, it seems to have been stirred up again now...

Sakurakoji Talent stared blankly at the ornate Rococo-style wall in front of the living room, a sense of calm mixed with a tingling sensation.

Although he had decided to confront this accompanying "curse," he was unsure whether he was truly prepared.

Just like he said before, he wasn't sure whether this was a blessing or a curse, or whether he could control it.

It might quickly provide what we need most right now, or it might lead to irreversible consequences...

But he still chose to give it a try, because in his estimation, the probability of it being a blessing was far greater than the probability of it being a curse.

But, what if, right?

If the success rate isn't 100%, what's the difference between that and suicide?

Especially for someone like him, a chosen one born with everything, even if he's going to gamble, shouldn't he enjoy everything to the fullest and have no regrets before taking the plunge?

Even if he were to be in a car accident, he was confident he could save his life, but that was really hard to say.

What truly frightens him is never the sudden appearance of novelties, but the fear that, like in his previous life, just when he finally saw a glimmer of hope that could solve his problems and allow him to live a normal, happy life, it would all be wiped out by an accident.

He's not a zero-based being; experiencing something like this once is enough.

He absolutely does not want to repeat the same mistakes!

This time, we can only win, we cannot lose!

After transforming all his emotions into fighting spirit, his jewel-like pupils gained an extra layer of hardness, just like a jewel.

He casually walked to the center of the living room, shrugged, and waved to the two of them, saying, "It's alright! According to my super brain calculations, the probability of success this time is 99.9%!"

"If this thing is really what I think it is, then I won't have to worry about most of my future problems!"

Hearing him say this, the Sakurakoji couple felt no relief or joy, only a pang of sadness and sorrow.

Whether it's genuinely light and airy, or just a way to avoid worrying them, they're not stupid...

Their understanding of their children, whom they've spent so many years with, far surpasses that of anyone else in the world, even including the relatively innocent and naive Sakurakoji Ashiri.

Sakurakoji Luna rolled her smooth, white throat, her red eyes darkening further, the veins on the back of her hands throbbing. Suppressing her emotions, she crossed her arms over her chest as usual, and said with a haughty calmness:

"Really? So you already know what that is. You're just like my son!"

"What is that, Father? I'm a little curious..."

Beside him, Okura Yusei, whose acting skills were not as good as his wife's but whose emotions were more abundant, lowered his eyes and asked in a low voice with a disappointed expression.

"Hmm~ You'll find out later, right?"

Seemingly oblivious to their change, Sakurakoji Talent snapped his fingers and grinned.

"In short, it should be something really fun and interesting, something that's perfect for me!"

He wasn't trying to comfort them; after all, ever since birth, he had been pondering the secrets of his own body.

Especially after realizing that his parents and uncles were of no use, he understood even more that he could only solve this problem himself.

So, after a long period of thought, he narrowed down the possibilities to a few dozen things, but because there was so little information, he couldn't be sure which one it was.

But after returning to Tokyo, based on the information he had gathered over the past few months, he reduced his suspects to one-tenth, leaving only a handful.

Among these, one particular guess is the most reasonable.

If it really is that incredibly lucrative opportunity, then he has to give it a try no matter what.

The only concern is that among the remaining guesses, there might be something rather dangerous...

If you're unlucky and become one of the unluckiest people in the world—then you might really have to say goodbye to this world...