"Y/N, you really had such an eventful childhood, did you not?" Echidna said as she sat on the sofa she created using the knowledge from my world, and laid down beside me as I reminisced about the events.
"Well, if you compare it to the others, sure, I guess?"
"Anyways, please get on with the story. I'm very curious to know what happens next in that world of yours, you know?"
"Hai, hai..."
Year 9
Y/N POV
After the three long years of my studies, I said goodbye to Harold as I left the NASA research institute, now basically having a bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry.
Now that education is done for the most part, we can start with innovation.
Superconduct rails are something that Harold vowed to produce, so I guess I'll leave that to him. I will create something new, but not now.
I've also earned a nice amount of money in the US, so I guess I can slowly put it to use.
Dad helped me with investing and stuff while I tucked the other half of my fortune into a bank, and wondered what to do next.
Everybody probably forgot me at this point, except for Yogami, who I constantly phoned and texted since we were best pals. So maybe it would be nice to go to that elite school I've heard of.
Yes, within my prefecture, there exists a school that ones call elite.
They probably have better education system and other stuff than the rest, but I can still ace things if I go there. Best keep a low profile for now until a bit later, and let that 'Young Sage of the Corner' nonsense die out.
With that plan in mind, I headed towards the school.
Miraculously, I managed to mix into the crowd of the Elite Academy, not standing in any way as I portrayed myself to be of low standing. I wanted to see just how much effort I needed to put into classes by this point, and how much further I should advance to secure positions within the society without having the reveal my true abilities.
Yogami has transferred here as well due to the request of his parents and ours, since we were best friends, after all. We immediately embraced each other with a bro hug upon reunion, and entered it's grounds to start our era.
The introductions went by quite smoothly, since I enhanced my public speaking skills by sometimes presenting the projects that I've learned with Harold to some other teenage researchers there.
I met a cool guy called Mizuryu, who seemed well built as if he is a professional bodybuilder, which he probably isn't. This man has a strong sense of justice and can be immediately identified as an absolute chad, so I made sure to stick with him if any bad events transpire later on.
The first class went by without any problems, and the same happened for the next few days, so I assumed that I could potentially enjoy this stasis stage.
That assumption turned out to be a bit wrong. In a sense, yes.
And that particular scenario that I did not account for is lunch.
Oh, it was definitely hell.
Reason number one: We had to line up to buy lunch. Maybe China and India has worse lunch lines due to their population density, but this was already bad.
I did not account for this, and so I'm here at the back of the line with Yogami. The two of us sighed as we watched the lunch line slowly progress. Mizuryu was at the front, but sadly we could not go cut in there since the angry monitor person is watching. Dammit.
Reason number 2: I didn't remember to bring enough money. And now I only have one miso soup.
Congratulations, Y/N. The achievement 'starving' has been achieved.
Since neither Yogami nor Mizuryu brought enough money, I sat sulkingly in the corner until I recognized a familiar face walking here. "Ko-nee!"
"Y/N-kun! I hold you transfer this school as well! How're you doing?" Ko-nee said as she sat down at our table, and offered me a yakisoba bun as I smiled at her and accepted her generosity.
"I'm doing quite fine, so thanks for asking. Also, Ko-nee, how come you came here?"
"Well, my family said that it would be a good idea to attend this particular institute, and here I am! By the way, Y/N-kun, where did you disappear off to for the past three years?"
Grk.
I was not supposed to tell anyone about my trip and studies with Harold at NASA, since it was something both he and I agreed on. And so, I began to make up a tale as they followed. In short, I told them that I went to a place to do studies at, since they had a bunch of 'smart kids' attend the training camp of sorts.
They believed me, so at least that was good. Didn't want to deal with the situation if they did think I'm lying anyways...
The next few days went by in a flash, and I arrived at the place where I would make a mark in the history of this particular school.
I was just casually strolling through the hallways that day, and I noticed that inside a certain room to my right, there were a lot of shouting of sorts going on, and decided to take a peek inside the room out of sheer curiosity.
What I saw was fascinating, in a sense. At least to a 9 year old.
There were three people in the room, doing some sort of combat training. I'm sure this isn't the judo club since they have their own dojo, so who are these people?
A guy swung his plastic sword to another who made a perfect parry and block. The third person, who was standing outside of the fight, launched an arrow from his crossbow, which the first guy dodged by performing a backflip.
I don't know what it was that roped me into seeing the spectacular scene, but I was definitely drawn in due it being new and I've never experienced nor seen anything of the sort. I knew how to do self defence to a degree, but their movements is something I could never hope to achieve in the short amount of time I invested into self-defence.
I stepped into the room as the three stopped fighting, and two boys and one girl looked at me with a funny face as if I just intruded their territory. I raised my hands up in a surrender-like position, and they gave off a laugh as they waved their hands in peace as well.
"Hello there. What brings you here today, kid? I wasn't aware that anyone wanted to sign up." The guy sounded like a delinquent, although he was definitely well kept in terms of cleanliness.
"Uh... I saw you guys fighting just now, and it looked pretty cool, so I was wondering if you could teach me some moves..."
"I see. Then, I'll be quite happy to teach!" The second guy who made the parry and block happily extended the hand, but the girl stopped him.
'We only teach our techniques to those who devote themselves to the club. Do you want to join? If you do not wish to, please leave immediately and do not tell of the events transpired today."
"The events? Oh, do you mean the fighting? Well... I wouldn't, but-"
"There. Are. No. Buts."
"Eh..." I looked at the girl in half-fear, and the first boy came up to calm her down a little.
"We can't have you scaring away our new potential recruit, now, can we?"
"Um, so, what is this club?" I asked, still unaware of the context although it was displayed quite clearly around me.
"We're the Chunnibyou Club of this school, the Third Circle of our Prefecture's Chunnibyou League."
Year 10
I entered the large building that had lots of people, surrounding myself with their eccentric costumes and dress-ups. Mind you, this isn't Halloween. After I joined the Chunni club, I decided to take it as a serious profession as I came into the gathering of all Chunnis in the prefecture.
The Grand Gathering of the Chuunis, Hexenpulgis.
It was the place where all otakus, chunnibyos, and the ones alike joined together. The great feast that everyone provided was simply incredible. I got to meet some people from another circle in the prefecture, and they seemed to share similar interests.
In the past year, I immersed myself in light novels and manga, understanding the brand new world that was just under my nose the entire time. And you know me, when I see knowledge, no matter what kind, I'll strap myself to it and absorb all the info I need to know.
Today, I'm dressed up as a guy from an anime I watched recently, and had his sword strapped to my back. I walked around along with my senpais in glee at the situation until a sudden phone call turned the entire situation around drastically.
"Ko-nee?" I said into the phone as I looked at the number in confusion. "What did you need me for?"
"Y/N-kun... shhh... I'm trapped somewhere right now and there are people searching for me, so please..."
"Ko-nee? What's wrong?!"
"HELP..."
I immediately turned my phone off and rushed towards my senpais and explained the situation with them, and to my surprise, they agreed, and suddenly pushed a button.
"Big News?" I stared at the screen as the Chuunis suddenly got so excited an uproar was created. "What does that mean?"
"ATTENTION ALL CHUNNIS AND OTAKUS!" My senpai shouted into a mic as he announced the news. "Our time has come! The desired situation is upon us! It's time to show the world the real power of the Chuunis!"
"My kouhai here-" He pointed towards me. "Has a friend who has been captured by a group of dangerous people! So, it's time to-"
"-COMMENCE the Chunni Crusade!"
"Heh? Y/N, you're going to leave off the story there?"
"Well, Chid-chan, it is getting quite late, so-"
"PLease... Can I just hear a bit more?"
"If you don't sleep well we all know who's going to get sick."
"Okay then... at least share your bedsheets with me."
"Okay then- wait what?!"
"As compensation that you're not giving me the story, I guess. Also, I want to learn and experience the sensation of a boy and girl sleeping together... Carmilla did say that it should improve our relationship in the general sense..."
HOW THE HELL did the Witch of Lust get these kinds of ideas? Wasn't she so shy to the point that verbal insults seemed like stab wounds to her?
"-fine... don't you try anything funny though."
Omega nodded as she lied down next to me, and snuggled up to me while starting to slowly snore in an attempt to pretend that she was asleep. Sighing, I patted her head as I looked at the night sky, where the stars of another world stared down at me.
