Chapter 644: Chapter 644: Shinji's Daily Records (Part 1)
Shinji originally didn't have the habit of keeping a diary, but after entering the fictional world within Mooncell, he realized he should record some things. So, he began creating information constructs within the fictional world to serve as his diary.
Initially, he only recorded information about the fictional world. Later, he started jotting down whatever came to mind, making it easier to review and reminisce in the future.
The information constructs are currently numbered in two ways, using Earth and Mooncell as identifiers. The former represents the Earth, and the latter represents the fictional world, making it simple and easy to remember.
Information Construct Number Earth02, December 1, 1999
I'm home, finally home. Home is indeed the most comfortable place.
Father and Uncle opened a bottle of red wine, and Mother and Sakura made an abundance of dishes to celebrate my return. I told them not to go through so much trouble, as I hadn't been away for long, but they wouldn't listen.
Everyone drank quite a bit, and that large table of food ended up being Arcueid's feast. Although she doesn't need to eat, it doesn't mean she can't consume human food. On the contrary, as her interactions with humans deepened, she started behaving more like a human and grew fond of eating, especially delicious things. With her natural embodiment's physiology, she can digest and decompose as much food as she eats. Before long, our home might have another big eater.
Father, Mother, and Uncle didn't say anything about Arcueid's presence; they welcomed her as usual. This wasn't the first time such a thing happened, so they were already used to it.
Sakura, however, was somewhat unhappy. After dinner, she clung to me wherever I went. If it weren't for needing to prepare a room for Arcueid, she could have followed me until I went to bed.
Having a sister who loves to cling to her brother, I'm certainly happy, but I also wish for some personal space, at least to respond to Justeaze's confession.
Justeaze seemed to know what was going to happen and locked herself in her room early. I knocked on her door many times before she let me in. Her face was flushed, lacking the aloof goddess demeanor she had when we first met, looking so tempting that I wanted to take a bite.
I didn't say anything, just quietly looked at her, moving closer bit by bit.
She trembled like a frightened deer, retreating continuously until she was cornered.
Anyone who didn't understand might think there was some coercion involved, but she was just nervous, and I didn't know how to start the conversation.
Despite having prepared many things to say, when the moment came, I couldn't speak.
In the end, all that was left was the phrase, "I like you."
"Mm." She nodded.
"I like you."
"Mm."
"I like you."
"Mm."
This repeated over and over, countless times.
Until both of us couldn't help but laugh.
Looking back now, we were just two fools.
Two fools together make a good match.
Information Construct Number Earth03, December 2, 1999
A night passed, and nothing happened.
Of course, nothing happened; I'm only 12 years old, just starting puberty, and Justeaze has a slow-to-warm-up personality. Our relationship is destined to progress gradually, slowly but surely. It might take a long time.
Moreover, our souls are already connected, so there's no need to rush physical contact. We'll start with holding hands and hugging. We also don't want our family to find out too quickly—though, considering Father's extensive romantic history and Mother's meticulous nature, they might have already noticed something. Should I say, as expected of the family?
Sakura still clings to me, but it seems she's more intent on competing with Arcueid. My dear sister, don't you know that the more you act this way, the more excited Arcueid gets? Ignoring her is the best way to combat her; otherwise, you'll get drawn into her pace, and she'll eventually exhaust you with her limitless energy.
No, it's hard to say. Maybe the first to be exhausted will be me, caught between the two of you.
It's truly unfortunate. Have I inadvertently attracted too many girls?
No, that's not it. I'm saving people, I'm doing good deeds. Gaia and Alaya will surely support me.
I'm saving people, I'm doing good deeds.
I'm saving people, I'm doing good deeds.
I'm saving people, I'm doing good deeds.
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Information Construct Number Earth05, December 5, 1999
Fujino has returned. She proudly told me how many commissions she has completed and that she recently fought against the legendary demon—a real demon formed from natural distortions, grotesque and violent.
However, this demon formed from natural distortions was ultimately no match for her Mystic Eyes of Distortion, which can twist anything. She completely twisted it into fragments, leaving no trace.
With this battle, Fujino has firmly established her reputation in the Mifune area. Those well-informed know that Aozaki Touko has taken on a great disciple, and the office's business is booming.
Honestly, on this matter, my viewpoint aligns with Touko's—work should serve life. If work affects life, isn't that putting the cart before the horse? Not to mention, our family deposits a considerable amount of pocket money into Fujino's account every month, and the commission fee from this task alone is enough to buy a fully furnished villa in an upscale Tokyo residential area. Why work so hard?
Is it perhaps because of the influence of the Asakami family's bankruptcy, her mother's remarriage, and her betrayal by her family?
I should find an opportunity to talk with Fujino. There's no need for this— with me around, the Matou family will never fall into such a state.
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Information Construct Number Earth09, December 13, 1999
Kirie has finished her trip to Taiwan and returned home.
Perhaps due to her wanderings, she has changed significantly compared to when we first met. Her body is no longer frail and thin, and her once pale skin, unexposed to sunlight, now has a healthy glow from the sun. She has successfully shed the label of being weak and sickly, replaced by the vigor and competence of a backpacker.
Being alone, especially in Taiwan where the Matou family could not watch over her, she inevitably encountered various troubles, but she overcame them all. After all, if a terminal illness couldn't defeat her, what could minor troubles be?
Personally, I really like this transformation. Though there is beauty in being frail, it's ultimately unsustainable. Health and happiness are the best. My only dissatisfaction might be that, having been wild for so long, her personality has become bolder—she even learned to sneak directly into my bed, which Sakura and Fujino happened to see. Their expressions at that moment—
Kirie is wonderful, but the misunderstandings arising from her actions are not so pleasant.
In any case, since she returned, the house has become more lively. Sakura and Arcueid's tug-of-war has evolved to all-out-war. It seems Sakura even intends to pull Fujino into the fray... Sigh, how unfortunate.
Luckily, Justeaze turns a blind eye to the girls' silent battles, otherwise, it would be Multiversal war!