Chapter 1. TRICK!
Kuroshiro Ichiji narrates as he walks outside to school, "It was a hot day—normal, but scorching. I was just on my way to school, anticipating another bland day of primary school. That's when I stopped, fixated on a colossal beam of light that pierced the sky and cascaded like wildfire, enveloping the entire world in its brilliance. As I was blinded by the catastrophe unfolding before me, I understood with chilling clarity that my life, along with the very fabric of the world, had been forever altered."
"The First Coming, a global phenomenon spanning over 2 billion years ago, heralded the dawn of humanity's ability to harness the boundless power of Source energy. (This pivotal event, meticulously detailed in the earlier chapters, laid the foundation for our understanding of this unbridled, unsourced energy that brewed ominously for days before unleashing its devastating power upon the world.)
Kuroshiro: Wow, Dad, it's surreal packing up everything, isn't it?
Mr. Ichiji: Certainly, son. Your mom's already in the car, waiting for us to wrap things up so let's make this quick
Kuroshiro:I can do that but hey,
remember when your business skyrocketed this year? Talk about a wild ride!
Mr. Ichiji: "Well, it certainly was an unexpected turn of events. chuckles
Kuroshiro: See, Dad, even they thought it was funny." winks at the audience
Mr. Ichiji: Who's "they?"
Kuroshiro: No one, never mind. Now that I'm finished, we can finally go in the car.
Mr. ichiji and Kuroshiro get into the car as the panel flashes to the sky
Mrs ichiji: Wow that took longer than needed, okay let's get this show on the road
Calming music plays as the family of 3 drive into the sunset heading to japan
The lax music slowly settles down as Kuroshiro asks his mother why they moved to Japan.
Kuroshiro: So why did we have to move here again? I mean it can't really be because we need to look for "New opportunities and chase the horizons" Right?
Mrs. Ichiji: "If you had paid attention to your father months before we moved, you would know that we are moving to Japan because we had been living in the ghetto for too long due to the aftermath of the second coming. Your father and I were tired of providing you with a mediocre life. Coincidentally, your father found a job opportunity that pays close to what he earned before it was destroyed."
Kuroshiro: "that was some explosive news when we heard about it, that's for sure". kuroshiro chuckles
The rest of the drive to the transport pods was filled with small talk about what they're gonna do when they get there
They arrive at the transport pods they step in with their luggage and get into their designated pods a shoot to japan 2 hours pass by and they arrive.
Kuroshiro: finally light groan were here stretches
The page opens with a breathtaking view of Japan's beautiful scenery, featuring lush green mountains, a serene river, and cherry blossoms in full bloom. Kuroshiro stands on a hill, gazing at the landscape with a sense of wonder.
The scene shifts to a family of three entering their new home. They bustle around, unpacking boxes and organizing their belongings.
Kuroshiro: "Hey, Dad!"
Mr. Ichiji: "Yes, Kuroshiro?"
Kuroshiro: "Can I go check out the town?"
Mr. Ichiji: "Sure, just make sure you're back before supper."
Kuroshiro eagerly heads out into the town. The panel shows him wandering through bustling streets, passing by various shops and stalls. The vibrant atmosphere is filled with the sounds of merchants calling out their wares and people chatting animatedly.
As he rounds a corner, he notices a short girl arguing heatedly with a burly man. The girl's intensity catches his attention, and he can't help but feel intrigued by the scene. Curious, he approaches them.
Kuroshiro: "Hey, where's your mom?" he asks, bending down with curiosity.
Girl: "Do you wanna get hit too?"
Kuroshiro: "No, I just wanted to see why you were arguing."
Girl: "Get your nose out of other people's business!"
Kuroshiro: "You're really funny, you know that?"
He bursts into laughter, catching the girl off guard. The burly man scowls and walks away, muttering under his breath.
Girl: "What's with you? Do you think I'm dumb or something?"
Kuroshiro: "I'm sorry." He wipes a tear from his eye. "I have a question."
Girl: "What?!"
Kuroshiro: "Where's the Hunter Academy?"
Girl: "I can show you, but on one condition."
Kuroshiro: "What is it?"
The panel shifts, showing the girl now eating ice cream as they walk together.
Kuroshiro: "By the way, what's your name and when are you gonna be finished with that?"
Girl: "It's Akane," she mumbles with her mouth full of ice cream.
Without warning, Kuroshiro grabs the ice cream from Akane's hand and takes a big bite.
Akane: "What! What's wrong with you?"
Kuroshiro: "It's nothing, I just want to see the school already."
Akane jumps off the bench, her eyes sparkling with determination.
Akane: "Okay, but just so you know, this whole thing…"
Kuroshiro: "Hm?"
Akane: "Means we're friends… okay?!"
Kuroshiro looks surprised.
Kuroshiro: "Wait, why me? Don't you think I'm weird?"
Akane: "The only reason I want to become friends with you is because I have no friends."
Kuroshiro stifles a laugh but then sees the serious look on Akane's face.
Kuroshiro: "Wait, you're serious? I'm sorry."
He takes a deep breath, looking solemn.
Kuroshiro: "From this day on, I swear to be your personal jester and make you laugh when you're down."
Akane softens and smiles.
Akane: "You better keep this promise or I'll get you back for it."
Akane and kuroshiro laugh and stare into each others eyes
Akane: coughs anways what's your phone number?
Akane: so I can call you to walk to school with me tomorrow
Kuroshiro: sucks teeth
Kuroshiro: I might not have one laughs
Akane: is it fine if I buy you one?
Akane; just repaying you for being my friend that's all
Kuroshiro: you sure?
Kuroshiro: there pretty expensive
Akane:it's fine I come from a rich family and buying you a phone won't break my bank or nothing
Kuroshiro: great! I've always wanted a phone
Akane: by the way what's the deal with you moving here anyways
They start walking to the phone store
Kuroshiro: when I was little the second coming destroyed my fathers business and we lived in the slums ever since, thankfully my dad found a job paying close to what he got before his buisness got destroyed
Akane: must've been hard living like that
Kuroshiro: yea and my brother died in the accident so I had no one but my parents and I couldn't make friends since I didn't want to lose another person in my life
Akane: but now you have me she chuckles
Kuroshiro: your right, I guess I do
Kuroshiro looks in the sky
They arrive at the store and she gets him the newest phone and they exchange numbers
Akane: this is where we split
Kuroshiro: ok he smiles
Akane: I want to tell you
Akane hugs him tightly while looking down
Akane: i had fun talking to you
Kuroshiro: I did too
Kiroshiro hugs back
Akane: we're hanging out after school too she pouts
Kuroshiro: ok he smiles softly
Kuroshiro senses killing intent
Rocks come flying at high speeds at him
He dodges while he throws Akane while teleporting a mattress under her
He gets into his fighting stance while waiting for more attacks
A man in a suit walks out of the ally adjusting his tie
Kuroshiro: akanes do you know this man?
Akane: not at first glance, no
Kuroshiros mind: damn it who is he, protecting Akane will be hard at this angle
Kuroshiros mind: but is he even after her
Kuroshiro: I can tell your gonna be fun!
Mysterious man: your an interesting one kid
Akanes mind: I know nothing about him what could his source be is he even strong?
Kuroshiro spawns bells on tops of the man as a distraction
The man looks up as kuroshiro intends
Kuroshiro mind: bingo
Mysterious man: JUDAH!
The man used a metal rod to destroy the bells flips simultaneously hand plants twists his body and throws a rock at kuroshiro
Kuroshiro can't react and gets hit in the gut by the projectile, the rock shoots his body to the ground
The Man in the suit jumps and spins in mid-air throwing another rock
As it hits Kuroshiro, he get propelled to the man, them the man hold onto Kuroshiro forward flips then throws him to a nearby building
The smoke clears
Kuroshiro: laughs maniacally what the hell is that source while wiping blood from his mouth
The man chuckles while looking towards Akane
Kuroshiros mind: I can't protect her like this
Narrator: the only thought crossing Kuroshiros mind currently is what play would make him the king of
the battlefield, it strikes him
Kuroshiro dashes behind the man
The man swipes trying to counter
Narrator: but kuroshiro wasn't going for an attack he was going for-
Kuroshiro: smiles devilishly A TRICK!
Kuroshiro pulls his pants down
The man gets embarrassed, he tries to pull his pants back up
Kuroshiro kicks him with all the force he could
The man is sent flying into a nearby store
Kuroshiro cracks his back and fixes his posture
Kuroshiro: not bad for my first fight
Akane has a shocked look on her face
Kuroshiro: what?
Kuroshiro puts her on his back and jester steps on top of a building to reposition
Kuroshiro: I'm pretty sure there's more, I saw one behind you before I jumped
Kuroshiro spits a lot of blood out of his mouth
Akane: are you okay?!
she walks towards him but before she can touch him a man dashes towards him and knocks him through the building
The force from the punch propels everyone and everything including akane
Kuroshiro is knocked out on the ground as more of the suited men walk up to Kuroshiros body
Akane: I don't even have a source this isn't fair she slams her fist against the ground
Kurshiro stands up while beaten badly
Kuroshiro: I don't want to end this brawl but I guess I have to sorry he scratches the back of his head
He uses jester step to teleport him and Akane to his bedroom
Side note kuroshiro can teleport living things but they can't breathe so they need mouth to mouth to live, therefore he tries not to use it
Akane falls into Kuroshiros bed while gasping for air
Kuroshiros reacts quickly kissing her
She passes out because of both shock from him kissing her and being able to not breathe
Kuroshiro rolls out of bed then he throws a blanket on her and sleeps on the floor