After my little prayer, I return to the status screen to use the attribute points I earned.
╭──────「Status」──────╮
Name: Fuji Shikimori
Title: NTR Knight
Level: 0 {0/10}
Str: 7 <+>
Res: 7 <+>
Agi: 8 <+>
Vit: 10 <+>
Dex: 5 <+>
Int: 11 <+>
Cha: 15 <+>
Attribute Points: 10
*The average attribute for a normal adult male is 10.*
╰──────「Status」──────╯
As soon as the window When the status bar appeared, I noticed two different things: the first was the addition of the title section, and the second was the plus sign next to my attributes.
"Hmm... I guess for now, I can just stick to the pattern of trying to even out my attributes," I said, using my attribute points.
╭──────「Status」──────╮
Name: Fuji Shikimori
Title: NTR Knight
Level: 0 {0/10}
Str: 7 » 10
Res: 7 » 10
Agi: 8 » 10
Vit: 10
Dex: 5 » 7
Int: 11
Cha: 15
Attribute Points: 10
*The average attribute for a normal adult male is 10.*
╰──────「Status」──────╯
As soon as I used up the available points, the plus sign disappeared.
"I don't feel much different. Maybe it's because I've only reached the average adult status with this kind of status," I say, analyzing my body, without any changes.
With nothing else to do in the system for now, I close the status window and begin a tour of my new home. Trying to awaken the memories of the previous Fuji.
Yes, I haven't gained full access to his memories yet; I have to unlock them little by little, over time.
That's why I decided to do some basic, easier things first.
Fortunately for me, this works, and little by little, I'm remembering life as Fuji—not everything, of course, but enough to not seem like a complete stranger to those who knew him.
Apparently, the previous Fuji and I weren't that different in personality; I think our biggest difference lies in our physical appearances.
Mine, as Yuto, was just another one like any other, but Fuji, he could easily stand out.
Even though I have no memories, I'm sure he was popular in school with his nerdy appearance and manner.
After touring the house, which turned out to be a small two-bedroom apartment with one bathroom and a kitchen attached to a living room, I returned to my room.
"So we're not doing so well financially…" I commented. After all, I'm sure living in a small apartment like that can't be very expensive.
Unfortunately, I didn't have many memories of my family situation; all I could find was that I have a mother and a father in this life.
But something must have happened to my father, since the other room is filled only with women's items.
"Divorce or death, one of the two… It might be a bit harsh to the previous Fuji, but I hope it's the latter."
Hahari Shikimori is a 34-year-old woman, 5'4" tall, with long pink hair usually tied in a bun, green eyes, and a young, pretty face.
She has a mole under her left eye, which adds to her mature charm.
Huge breasts, a slim waist, wide hips, and a big, plump butt.
From her face or her body, no one would guess she was already the mother of a 17-year-old.
With nothing to do, I decide to browse the internet in both worlds, comparing some information. Looking for a way to improve the household's financial situation.
"One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Naruto—all these manga classics already exist here. Not that I was planning to draw a manga; after all, the time I'd spend drawing I could use hooking up with women." I then opt for plan "A," sports betting.
"....."
"All the results of various sports matches and the minutes of the scores, goals, and baskets also match... so I think it's decided; I'll use betting as a way to increase my income." This Earth is still in 2023, so I'll always be two years ahead in terms of betting results, a huge advantage.
"Tadaima~!"
While I was still browsing the internet, I heard a cheerful female voice coming from the apartment entrance.
Hearing this voice, instinctively and instantly, all the memories related to Hahari came flooding back.
"Okaeri. Kaa-san." I walk to the entrance and greet her.
"Ara~. Fuji-kun, how are you? Are you adapting well to our new home?"
Even though she used a cheerful tone, I could hear a trace of concern in her voice.
Now, with my family memories partially complete, I know that my father passed away when I was only 7 years old.
For 10 years, Hahari always did her best to take care of Fuji, in this case me.
She was always very present in his life, even though she was always working. But lately, the two have grown apart a bit, courtesy of the previous Fuji, who simply fell in love with Hahari.
Afraid of ruining his relationship with her and of what other people might say, he slowly began to pull away.
"Sigh~. I can't blame him too much for his fear, but if we count my soul as someone who sees this relationship from the outside, Hahari also ended up falling for him." I let out a mental sigh.
"It's a little tight, but it doesn't matter as long as I can be with you, Kaa-san," I reply, hugging her slender waist.
Her face instantly flushed, but she returned the hug, gently tugging at my cheeks as she said, "Moo~. Fuji-kun, it's not nice to play with an old woman's heart like that."
I pretended to look around twice and spoke. "Where?"
"?" Hahari just tilted her head in confusion at my gesture.
'Cute.' I thought.
"Where is this old woman you're talking about? All I could see was a beautiful, mature woman." If this were an anime, I'm sure smoke would be coming out of the top of her head, given how red she turned.
"I'm ignoring you!" she said, escaping my embrace and running to her room.
"Haha~." It sounded like she was just imagining it, but I think hearing my laugh made her run even faster.
「Ding! The host's interest in Hahari Shikimori has been detected. Do you wish to accept the mission?」
「YES/NO」
The appearance of the holographic screen in front of me and the system's robotic voice snap me out of my reverie.
If it were before, I might have refused this mission; after all, respecting the former Fuji's family would be the least I could do after taking over his body.
But now that I fully understand how they both feel about each other, there's no reason to refuse such a mission.
"Yes, I accept." As I say this, the screen changes, displaying mission details.
╭──────「Quest」──────╮
「My Mom, My First Crush! (White)」
「You and your mother both have romantic feelings for each other, but you're afraid to make the first move and ruin everything. Change that before you lose her to someone else.」
「Rewards」
「Gacha Ticket! (Blue)」
「10 Attribute Points!」
「500 XP!」
╰──────「Quest」─────╯
"Phew~! System, have you always been this generous?" I asked, looking at the rewards.
「Since this is the host's first quest, there's a 5x bonus to the rewards. Subsequent white-level quests will have a lower reward.」
The system's explanation was like a bucket of cold water being mercilessly thrown over my happiness.
"Whatever." I shrugged lightly, deciding to simply follow nature's course.
"Roor~!"
"I guess it's dinner time," I thought as I headed toward the kitchen.
When I opened the refrigerator and saw what was inside, I felt like slapping myself upside the head.
'Different country, different culture, different cuisine. Derhh~,' I thought as I closed the refrigerator with slight embarrassment.
"Fuji-kun, what are you doing?" Luckily, my savior, or rather, savior, appeared with her... sparkly nightgown?
Hahari was wearing a robe-like nightgown with a deep neckline.
Like the healthy teenager that I am, I couldn't resist the temptation; my eyes ended up staring into the abyss that lay beneath her cleavage.
'When you gaze into the abyss, it gazes back at you...' I don't think that sentence had ever made so much sense to me before.
"Fuji~kun!" Hahari called out to me again, barely feigning anger in her voice, but with a mixture of shyness and joy on her face.
After all, if it had been the old Fuji in this situation, he would have simply locked himself in his room, simply missing out on the chance to spend time with such perfection.
"Huh? Ah! Yes, kaa-san, what's wrong?" I asked, looking away.
"I asked what you were doing." Hahari asked, managing to control the blush on her face a little.
"Roor~!" This time it was me who blushed with embarrassment, as my stomach responded first.
"Puff~. Hahaha~!" Hahari just flipped the situation by making fun of me.
"Oshi, Oshi. Let your kaa-san solve your problem," she said, stroking my head, having to stand on tiptoe in the process.
Then she went to the sink cabinet and grabbed an apron.
Noticing her intention, I decided to join her. I may not know how to prepare typical Japanese dishes, but I don't think cutting vegetables is that difficult, even from the other side of the world.
"Fuji-kun?" Hahari looks at me confused as I take the vegetables from her hands.
"I'll help you." That's all I say before I begin washing the vegetables to chop them.
Even with these small, simple actions, I can see her trying to hide a smile that appears on her beautiful face.
Making me sigh again, due to the cold treatment the previous Fuji was giving her.