Tsuna stared intently at the screen, his own reflection mirrored back into his eyes as black flickered to colour and life filled the television. He bit his lip in anticipation, as his new game loaded up. He had managed to save up his allowance, and combined with the change Tsuna got from delivering newspaper he was able to afford the new game. After the mind numbingly tourtours day at school, all Tsuna wanted to do was relax. He had gotten his lunch taken, pathetically.

Again.

The greatness of Nana's cooking was not lost to the bullies, and they had told him he 'didn't deserve it' anyway.

The fact that said bullies were shortly beaten thereafter by an angry Hibari for 'crowding' did not deter Tsuna's exhaustion, because once the black haired anarchist was done with them he turned on Tsuna for being late. To which Tsuna would admit he was, but only because the neighborhood terror -a chihuahua- had chased him in the opposite direction before Tsuna was able to maneuver around it and rush to school.

Once he had finally gotten there, he evaded the skylark who should be in middle school by now- what was he doing hanging around here still?! But was rebuked by his teachers for not completing his homework. Then lunch, and after that, the incident with the bullies. The only good thing about the day was after Tsuna had been thoroughly beaten Kyoko, in all smiles and glowy happiness offered him her hand and helped Tsuna up.

So after a day such as that, Tsuna wanted nothing more than to sit down and immerse himself into a virtual adventure. Tsuna previously had used books, but after reading all that his house had, he was bored of those. He had tried going to the library but some of the class jerks hung out around there- Tsuna wanted to avoid any needless confrontation. And so, like nearly any other day Tsuna skipped dinner and drifted away into a digital fantasy.

OOO

"Hiiiiiiii!"

The loud girlish shriek echoed through the otherwise silent Sawada household. Tsuna thundered down the stares, horror rampant in his expression. Nana blinked at the disheveled state of her son and tilted her head. Was Tsu-chan hungry? She was in the middle of making breakfast, she idly wondered if she should have started earlier, after all he hadn't eaten last night. And why was he staring at her like that? She worriedly patted Tsuna's head.

"Tsu-chan are you ok?"

"Yeah, i'm fine…" Tsuna sounded as if he didn't believe himself. Which he didn't, considering the glowing azure box that held the text Nana Sawada -Yamato Nadeshiko LV:5 floating over her head.

'From completing a certain action the skill 'Observe' has been created.'

Tsuna flinched, cowering beneath the glowing blocks. A vaguely feminine voice had said those lines seconds before, and given by Nana's expression he had been the only one to hear them. The words pulsed once, before fading into nonexistence. Calm washed over Tsuna, who had been about to scream in confusion. Testing a theory, he looked at Nana who was leaning over him with worry at her son's rapid expression changes. "Observe,"

He spoke quietly, half expecting nothing to happen but his doubts were immediately crushed as like before, the area above Nana's head lit up in blue as words were displayed.

Name: Nana Sawada

Title: Yamato Nadeshiko

Level: 5

Information: The wife of Iemitsu Sawada and mother of Tsunayoshi Sawada.

There wasn't much,Tsuna noted, but it was enough to confirm what he had speculated. When he woke up upon exiting his bed he had gotten the notification that his health was restored. That restoration didn't last long though, as it had startled Tsuna enough to fall, which brought the helpful text that 5HP had been lost.

Tsuna was, however, familiar with games. Now that he knew he was in one, or at least, dreaming he was, he should be able to figure out how to navigate it. Since Nana had a character sheet, did that mean he had one?

"I'm going to have a shower," Tsuna announced as he headed back up the stairs, leaving Nana confused. She narrowed her eyes in contemplation, before chalking the odd behaviour up to Tsuna's 'Dame' nature and continued cooking,

Tsuna, once in the bathroom locked the door. He took a few breaths before resigning himself to fate.

"Profile,"

Even though he had seen Nana's information moments before he was thoroughly unprepared for what appeared before him.

Name: Tsunayoshi Sawada

Title: Dame Tsuna

Level: 3

Stats-

STR: 5

DEX: 2(-3)

DEF: 6(+9)

INT: 4(-2)

WIS: 4(-2)

LUK:(?)

HP: 495

MP: N/A

Tsuna's eye twitched at the inane title. His stats seemed rather low, excluding defence, but what were those negatives for? As if reading his thoughts, -which on later contemplation Tsuna supposed it rather was- a new bubble appeared.

Title- Dame: Can you even walk straight? The fact that you haven't died falling down the stairs is in itself a miracle. If someone told you two plus two was five, you'd believe them. Effects: -3 DEX, -2 WIS, -2 INT -5 Charisma(Passive)

'Great- no, fantastic.' Tsuna had just started this 'game' and he was already saddled with handicaps. Had he unknowingly inserted himself into hard mode?

'Confirm Change To Hard Mode? Warning: Can Only Change Mode Once'

"No!" Tsuna couldn't help but shout, good god, if he could influence the 'game' this easily he should watch what he says.

...Or thinks.

Realization flashed in his eyes as Tsuna hoped for something he usually skipped- the tutorial. Only for nothing to happen.

"Tutorial?"

"Guide?"

Tsuna wanted to cry, there was nothing. He started listing game mechanics in hope to find one that resonated.

"Perks!" The familiar bubble sprung into existence, knocking Tsuna on the toilet in surprise.

'Perks are abilities you can purchase, you can get perk points by leveling up or completing special tasks. Would you like to visit the Perk store?'

Tsuna hurriedly pressed 'yes' and was assaulted with more text bubbles. He stared at the perk options. Some seemed rather nice, while others…

Misterious: Is that an orange? Is that a melon? No, it's a pineapple! Done the famous hairstyle used by the most powerful of mist users, you may look like a fruitcake, but you're illusions sure as hell don't! Effects:(Passive) 25+ Mist Flame affinity, 25+ KI, 25+ Suspiciousness

Tsuna didn't care about the seemingly high stats, he was not going to be an anthropomorphic fruit under any circumstances. Though there was one thing that made him curious, what were Mist Flames?

Quest Alert!

Description: Discover the Secret of 'Flames'!

Quest Type: Series

Rewards:1000XP

Bonus:?

Bonus:?

Failure: Death

Do You Accept? Y/N

Tsuna choked at the failure option and moved to press 'N', as he most certainly didn't want to die, regardless of how high the XP was. Only for the button not to click.

Tsuna spent a good five minutes pressing that button, unwilling to admit defeat. Before he slipped, accidentally pressing the 'Y' and falling to the ground in an ungraceful heap.

A single tear trailed down Tsuna's face.

He couldn't change it now, the quest was accepted. That didn't mean he had to proactively try to complete it though- there wasn't a time limit after all. Tsuna with a heavy heart, went back to browsing the Perk store.

PERKS

Points: 3

Blondes! Blondes! Blondes!: In battle and other intense emotional situations your hair will turn blonde! Aren't you happy? Let that italian blood running through shine as your hair takes the on the radiance of the sun matching Vongola Primo's golden locks! You're not a saiyan, but you sure as hell look cool! (passive) Effects: +5 all base stats, those related to Vongola will have an easier time recognizing you. Cost:1

That One Liner Guy: Catchphrases? Who needs one of those when you can just use other peoples? Taunting an enemy? Go ahead! That One Liner Guy causes you to say an epic line before battles! Sure, no person would regularly say such cliche things, but with this perk, you can do so without fear! Effects: (Passive) 20% Chance to activate at start of battle, 15+ all stats for 30 seconds. Cost: 1

Misterious: Is that an orange? Is that a melon? No, it's a pineapple! Done the famous hairstyle used by the most powerful of mist users, you may look like a fruitcake, but you're illusions sure as hell don't! Effects:(Passive) 25+ Mist Flame affinity, 25+ KI, 25+ Suspiciousness Cost: 2

But it's so cute!: Fluffy, small, wide eyed, what kind of a monster could hurt something that cute? Harness your inner rabbit and stare down your foes with those, big, round, eyes. Effects: once activated, chance of stalling enemy. Cost: 2

Monologue Ender: Sick of hearing 'the plan' explained to you in excruciating detail? Don't want to listen to that life story? Done of biding your time while your foe prattles on about something that happened 10 years ago? Then don't! You can put an end to those annoying speeches! With a punch to the face! It doesn't matter how strong, how experienced, as long as their blabbing, you're sure to hit your target! Effects: Deliver a blow to opponent's face, only available if opponent is monologuing. 100% chance of success, 25% chance of stunning opponent Cost: 2

Just a Spoonful Of Sugar: Nobody's quite taken the phrase 'kill them with kindness' as literally as you can. Compliment your enemy in anyway you see fit, and reap the benefits of your sweet talking. Effects: Depending on complement effects may change. +3 Charisma(Passive) Cost: 3

"Tsu-chan, you're running late! Mamma is worried!" Tsuna was about to choose one before his thoughts were interrupted. He looked at the perks in regret before rushing downstairs.

He didn't want to get bitten to death again.