Ch. 1Black Technology: Translation Konjac / Shuichi Kanda on the Road
Summary
Plot Points and Events
- Shuichi Kanda, a 15-year-old boy, wakes up in a hospital with no memory of his past life and struggles with a language barrier.
- He inherits a Black Technology System that provides him with a Translation Konjac, allowing him to understand and communicate in Japanese.
- Shuichi learns he was in a coma for half a year after a tsunami that killed his adoptive parents. His biological family refuses to take him in due to superstitions.
- Kanda Kyoji, his uncle, arranges for Shuichi to attend a prestigious boarding high school, Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School.
Character Developments
- Shuichi Kanda: Initially confused and panicked, Shuichi adapts to his new situation and demonstrates quick thinking and calm demeanor.
- Kanda Kyoji: Shows responsibility and influence as the head of the Kanda family, arranging Shuichi's education despite the family's reluctance.
Significant Themes
- The struggle of a transmigrator adapting to a new world and language.
- The impact of superstitions and prejudices on societal treatment of individuals.
Character Interactions
- Shuichi interacts with his uncle, Kanda Kyoji, who arranges for his education despite the family's reluctance.
- Shuichi stands up for himself against a nosy passenger on the bus, demonstrating his wit and calmness under pressure.