Yunari Mizukane woke up to the alarm clock. She turned it off and immediately went to the bathroom. While taking a bath, her thoughts were deep. She slapped herself and whispered, "I'm just crazy…" Afterward, she dressed in her school uniform.
As she went downstairs from her room, she saw breakfast on the table. She sat down and ate. A little later, her mother returned home after shopping. When Yunari looked at the clock, she realized she was late. So she hurried out of the house.
She crossed paths with her mother.
Yunari: "Mom! I'm going to school!" she shouted.
Her mother was shocked.
Mother: "Huh? It's Sunday, you don't have class!"
But Yunari had already run off before she could explain, so her mother just went back inside.
Meanwhile, Yunari was running to catch the time. Since the bus hadn't arrived, she was forced to walk quickly. Along the way, she was spotted by her bully classmates.
Ijiraku: "Oi, look, someone's going to school!"
Tobakuro: "HAHAHA! Idiot, it's Sunday already!"
Sakuroi: "…" (no reaction, the leader of the group).
Panting heavily, Yunari reached the school.
Yunari: "Sir! Why is it closed? I'm not that late for it to be locked!" she complained to the guard.
The guard smiled and laughed.
Guard: "Kid, it's Sunday. You sure are diligent!"
Yunari felt crushed.
Yunari (to herself): "What the heck, how foolish of me…" she muttered, slapping herself. She started walking home, but ran into the bullies again. This time, she ignored them.
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(Character Introduction)
Ijiraku Kuronami – known as the "Blocker Bully" for always blocking people's way.
Tobakuro Seiran – called the "Storm of the Bully" because of his merciless insults.
Sakuroi Kurayami – the leader of the group, indifferent but ruthless to anyone who crosses him.
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Ijiraku: "Hey, aren't you going to acknowledge us? I know you've got lunch money."
Tobakuro: (grabs Yunari's bag and scatters her things) "Where is it?! Why don't you have money? Too bad…" (kicks Yunari).
Ijiraku: (throws the bag back at Yunari) "HAHA, pathetic, no lunch!"
As Yunari gathered her things, Sakuroi suddenly spoke.
Sakuroi: "That's enough. We're just wasting our time here."
The group left. Yunari, dirty and shaken, picked up her belongings and went home.
While walking, she noticed a dark and noisy alley. She heard a strange sound—a woman's voice crying for help. Out of curiosity, she went inside and found a glitching portal.
She touched it, and was suddenly sucked inside.
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"WORLD TECH"
While Yunari was in awe of the world of World Tech, she heard loud shouting. She ran toward it and saw Ariyane Hinazora fighting a huge monster. Ariyane looked desperate, unable to defeat the monster alone.
She noticed Yunari.
Ariyane: "Help! I need help!"
Yunari was shocked.
Yunari: "Ehh… I don't have any weapon to fight!"
Ariyane pulled a dagger from her inventory and threw it at her.
Ariyane: "Here! Hurry up!"
Holding the dagger, Yunari hesitated. But suddenly, her spirit awakened—her body moved on its own. In an instant, she killed the monster.
Yunari: "Huh?! What happened to my hand…?"
Ariyane was astonished at how easily Yunari defeated the monster.
Ariyane: "Thank you! You saved me! I'm Ariyane Hinazora."
Yunari: "…I'm Yunari Mizukane."
They talked for a bit.
Ariyane: "Are you a beginner? You look clueless."
Yunari: "Yes! Where am I? Is this just a dream?!" (she slapped herself).
Ariyane held her hand.
Ariyane: "This isn't a dream. You are now a true Player of World Tech. I was the same as you at first."
She handed the dagger back to Yunari.
Ariyane: "It's yours now, so you'll have a weapon to fight with."
Then she left.
Yunari: (shouting) "Ariyane! What are these creatures? What are they for?"
Ariyane: (looking back) "You'll get drops, gear, and all sorts of things!" (she smiled and left for good).
Yunari remained holding the dagger. While exploring, she grew sleepy, and eventually fell asleep on the ground of World Tech.