Chapter 1: I really didn't want to transmigrate

Shibuya at night.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun, having just finished his part-time job at a coffee shop, walked down the street. Looking at the neon-lit thoroughfare, he slowly recalled the past.

One day, after touching a golden glowing orb, he discovered he had physically transmigrated to a parallel world's Tokyo, Japan. He had displaced a boy who had committed suicide, gaining the boy's memories and identity.

Because of this, in the eyes of others, his name was Xia Xia Xia Mujun.

In this world, although his predecessor came from a single-parent family, the household had been very wealthy.

But good times didn't last; the IT company his father ran suddenly went bankrupt, leading his father to die of depression, leaving only the predecessor and his younger sister alive in the world.

It is ironic, to say the least.

The relatives who used to visit frequently were as enthusiastic then as they were indifferent now.

These relatives were even worried that the family might still have debts after bankruptcy, so even if they ran into the two of them on the street, they would immediately take a detour.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality. Coupled with the sudden passing of his father, the predecessor, who was already timid by nature, couldn't handle such a massive shock and chose to "restart."

And then, he transmigrated here.

"I really didn't want to transmigrate..." Xia Xia Xia Mujun sighed softly.

Before transmigrating, he held a degree from a top-tier university and was actually doing quite well after entering society.

Now that he had transmigrated into a "hell-difficulty" scenario, he was completely at a loss.

Fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

After his transmigration, it wasn't all bad.

One must know that even the richest person in the world cannot achieve rejuvenation.

Yet his body had become much younger after the transmigration.

As for the other thing—he closed his eyes slightly, and the mysterious orb he had touched before transmigrating instantly appeared in his mind.

As his intent shifted.

The orb transformed into an illusory panel.

【Character: Qianjing】

【Strength: 4】 (Average attribute for a normal adult is 5)

【Agility: 4】

【Spirit: 5】

【Constitution: 5】

【Charm: 9】

【Equipment: None for now】

【Distance to next attribute point reward: 3 more pieces of equipment needed!】

According to the panel, it seemed that the more of these special pieces of equipment he collected, the more attribute points he could gain to strengthen himself.

But where was he supposed to find this equipment?

Xia Xia Xia Mujun was a bit baffled.

Just as he was deep in thought.

A refreshing night breeze blew past, lifting his hair and revealing Xia Xia Xia Mujun's delicate and handsome face.

This scene caused many girls on the roadside to steal glances, some even wanting to come over and strike up a conversation.

But before they could, they realized someone had already beaten them to it.

Wearing a loose top, with wheat-colored skin and full of energy, the young girl Fujiwara Aoi was running lightly ahead of Xia Xia Xia Mujun.

The chain of her crossbody bag outlined a slightly slender curve across her chest, and the denim shorts she wore made her calves look exceptionally beautiful.

She stopped in front of Xia Xia Xia Mujun, the fabric over her chest rising and falling gently with her breathing.

"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, why are you walking so fast?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked up and realized it was an acquaintance, Fujiwara Aoi, who was a fellow employee at the coffee shop just like him.

"Fujiwara-san, is something the matter?"

Fujiwara Aoi's gaze flickered, looking a bit shy:

"I got off work a bit early today, you haven't had dinner yet, right?"

"I know a good place nearby, if you don't have anything else special to do... how about we go eat together?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun remembered that the supermarket had a sale today, and his sister had said she wanted to go shopping with him.

Thinking of this, he wanted to refuse.

However, right at this moment.

He suddenly felt his arm being hugged.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun turned his head, his gaze falling on a petite and cute figure.

Her soft, smooth long hair was meticulously trimmed into neat bangs, making her small, exquisite oval face look especially adorable.

She was wearing a pale goose-yellow dress, the fresh and elegant color making her skin look like snow, like a flower bud just blooming in spring.

It was Natsume Ruri, looking at Fujiwara Aoi with a wary expression.

"Who are you?"

Fujiwara Aoi didn't know what she was thinking, but her face suddenly turned pale:

"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, could this be your girlfriend?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun was caught between laughter and tears:

"She is my younger sister!"

Fujiwara Aoi's face lit up with joy, and she apologized repeatedly:

"I'm so sorry, so she's your sister."

"I'm sorry, I misunderstood!"

Natsume Ruri puffed out her little cheeks, looking a bit unhappy:

"Brother, who is this person?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun introduced her:

"She is my colleague at the coffee shop."

Fujiwara Aoi looked at the petite and cute Natsume Ruri, her eyes unable to help but sparkle, really wanting to go over and hug this cute girl.

But thinking that this was her first time meeting Xia Xia Xia Mujun's own sister and she didn't want to leave a bad impression, she suppressed the urge.

She gave an energetic smile and introduced herself:

"Nice to meet you, my name is Fujiwara Aoi!"

Natsume Ruri had actually thought at first that this girl was just like the others, trying to hit on her brother, but looking at it now, had she gotten it wrong?

Thinking of this, she curtsied very gracefully:

"Nice to meet you, my name is Natsume Ruri."

Fujiwara Aoi happily took some snacks out of her small bag and handed them to Natsume Ruri:

"These snacks are delicious, here you go!"

Natsume Ruri was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding why she was suddenly being given snacks, but she still accepted them very politely.

"Thank you, Sister Fujiwara."

Fujiwara Aoi asked curiously:

"Natsume-kun, since your sister has come over, does that mean you have other things to do later?"

Natsume Chikage nodded and said:

"Yes, I plan to go to a nearby supermarket with my sister to buy some things."

Hearing this, Fujiwara Aoi felt a bit regretful, but she quickly cheered up and smiled:

"So that's how it is. Then I won't disturb you two."

"Ruri-chan, see you next time!"

Natsume Chikage waved goodbye:

"Bye-bye."

Natsume Ruri's face darkened.

What the hell is "Ruri-chan"?

But thinking that her brother was still by her side, she still smiled gracefully to say goodbye:

"Goodbye, Sister Fujiwara."

After Fujiwara Aoi left.

"Brother, was that girl just now your girlfriend?" Natsume Ruri asked, pretending not to care.

"How could that be?" Natsume Chikage shook his head.

Natsume Ruri smiled sweetly: "That's true. Brother has been single for so many years, how could you possibly get a girlfriend after just working for a few days!"

"Thanks, I feel a bit offended..."

Afterwards.

The two of them started heading toward the supermarket.

On the way.

After Natsume Chikage spotted a second-hand bookstore, he stood frozen in place for a moment, then walked inside with some pleasant surprise.

"Brother, did you go the wrong way? The supermarket is up ahead!"

He seemed unable to hear his sister's voice, arrived at the entrance of the second-hand bookstore, and picked up a book emitting an unusual glow.

[The Boy's Sorrowful Diary]

[Quality: White] (White < Blue < Green < Purple < Gold)

[Effect: After use, you can precisely recall certain painful or distressing memories and never forget them again. (Two uses remaining)]

[Synthesis Condition: Requires at least three items of the same type]

[Introduction: That small town was the boy's abyss and the root of his pain.]