Hello there! As promised, here’s another chapter!
Note that there will be some mature things being mentioned in this chapter! Also, I’m not particularly well informed on some things in this chapter, so forgive me if I get some things wrong!
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Chapter 9
Arata’s Mom [Japanese] : “Remember to clean up your rooms, okay?”
Arata & His Brothers [Japanese] : “Yes, yes, we got it.”
Arata’s mother has asked him and his 2 older brothers to clean up their rooms on a weekend as usual. It was a weekly thing, where the 3 brothers worked together to clean each of their rooms. They had long gotten used to this.
The eldest brother, Jasaki Araki, was 16 years old, the same as Lemir’s oldest sister, Akami. Incidentally, they happen to be friends who have gone to the same school and same class ever since elementary school. There are rumours about him having a crush on Akami as well.
The middle brother, Jasaki Aragi, was 10 years old, the same as Lemir’s third sister, Kiiromi. He was Arata’s source of information regarding Lemir’s case with Emiri. Incidentally, Aragi was counted among the boys who suffered a bruised face caused by Emiri, but nobody would ever find out. He had explained that he fell down the stairs, causing the bruise.
And finally, we come to the youngest brother, Jasaki Arata, who was 7 years old, the same as Lemir himself. He was Lemir’s first official friend in school, and also Lemir’s source of information regarding rumours in school.
Currently, the 3 brothers were working together to clean up the Araki’s room. Araki had left the room to bring some glasses of water back for his younger brothers. But Aragi didn’t think like that.
Aragi [Japanese] : “Araki-aniki sure had a good plan. He says he is going to bring us some replenishment but actually he just left the room to slack off while we clean his room.”
Arata [Japanese] : “Eh? Really? I don’t think so… right?”
Arata in his heart had trusted his eldest brother, but Aragi’s words had shaken his trust a little.
Aragi [Japanese] : “It must be. What a formidable person. I didn’t think about it at all!”
Aragi himself was greatly shocked and was on his knees, looking downwards. Arata had felt it was greatly exaggerated.
Aragi [Japanese] : “We must find a way to get back at him. Arata, do you have any idea?”
Arata decided to think for a moment before speaking. As he glanced around the room, his eyes stopped under the bed.
Arata [Japanese] : “Doesn’t Araki-aniki always tell us not to touch anything under his bed, even while cleaning? Let’s see what he wants to hide from us.”
Aragi immediately got up and grabbed Arata’s shoulders. Once again, Arata felt his behaviour was greatly exaggerated, but had long gotten used to it.
Aragi [Japanese] : “You truly are my younger brother. You have thought of a great plan! Let’s take a look.”
When they looked under the bed, all they saw was a brown box. They dragged it out and felt it was rather heavy. It was not sealed. Aragi and Arata felt extremely puzzled.
Arata [Japanese] : “What could be so important in this box that he told us to never touch it?”
Aragi [Japanese] : “Only one way to find out. Let’s open it up!”
At this moment, the door opened and Araki came back, with 3 glasses of water on a tray.
Araki [Japanese] : “Hey, I’m ba… what are you guys doing?! Don’t open it!”
But it was too late. The box was already opened and everyone in the room saw the contents of the box.
Arata & Aragi [Japanese] : “This… this is…”
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Arata [Japanese] : “And that’s how we found out my oldest brother kept a box of strange CDs.”
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “What? How boring. I thought it was something else, like a doll or something.”
Shuai Lang [Japanese] : “Me too. Even though CDs is an old technology, it shouldn’t classify as strange, right?”
Lemir also felt it was a boring story. He had expected better when Arata said he had a story to tell.
It is currently early December, and snow had started to fall early. It was a common sight back in Lemir’s world, and it was usually a symbol of death, as it claims a lot of lives. But here, in Japan, it was a yearly occurrence and this world had heating to counter the cold.
Lessons have yet to start, so Lemir and his classmates started chatting. It eventually led to strange stories and Arata began to tell his. It was about how he and his second brother discovered something strange in his oldest brother’s room.
Arata [Japanese] : “Is that so? I thought it was pretty strange though. Anyway, let me continue the story. It hasn’t completely ended.”
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Aragi [Japanese] : “Oh, come on! It’s just a bunch of CDs! I thought you were hiding some sort of great secret under your bed or something!”
Araki was currently sweating a lot, but he kept a smile on his face.
Araki [Japanese] : “Yes… yes! It’s just a bunch of CDs! Now that you’ve seen my great secret, are you happy? Now, let me clean this part of the room. You two can clean the other areas.”
Arata [Japanese] : “Fine. Although I don’t know what kind of show or song is called “Nyan Nyan Paradise” or “Death By Snu Snu”, you don’t have to keep them a secret from us right?”
Araki immediately started sweating more, but Arata and Aragi took no notice of this.
Araki [Japanese] : “Yes, yes. Perhaps in a few years, I will share them with you…”
Araki was secretly thinking in his mind, “What a bloody close shave! I thank you, my past self! For thinking to put the CDs without images on them with the most harmless names on top! I’m so lucky I got back in time!”
Araki [Japanese] : “Anyway, you two must be thirsty right? Go on; drink the glass of water before we start cleaning up again.”
Aragi [Japanese] : “Fine, but you must remember to share them with us next time!”
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Mei Lang [Japanese] : “Nyan Nyan Paradise? Death By Snu Snu? I’ve never heard of a song or show like that.”
Shuai Lang [Japanese] : “Me neither. Maybe we should ask our parents when we get home.”
Arata [Japanese] : “Ah, don’t do it. My oldest brother said it must remain a secret. I’m only telling you guys because I’m sure you can keep a secret.”
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “Alright, we’ll keep it a secret. We promise, so don’t worry!”
Lemir had felt the names were strange too, but he decided to not care about it. Instead, he asked another question.
Lemir [Japanese] : “But you only saw those 2 names? You didn’t see what else was in the box?”
Arata [Japanese] : “Nope. My oldest brother didn’t give us a chance to see. He said he will show us in a few years… I’m not sure if he is serious or not.”
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “Well it doesn’t matter, does it? Anyway, on to my sto…”
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At this moment, the bell interrupted Mei Lang. Homeroom was starting soon.
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “Aww, the bell had to interrupt me again! We’ll continue this later, Arata, and Lemir!”
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Soon, school ended, and everyone started going home. On the way to the school gate, Mei Lang was getting to the end of her strange story. It was about how she saw this weird floating ball of metal a few days ago when snow started falling.
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “It looked like it was watching someone, but I never found out. For some reason, I could see it from one spot, but I couldn’t see it from another spot. It was letting out strange sparks too.”
Little did she know, that was one of the machine drones Malaixa had made to watch Lemir. However, snow came early this year, and she didn’t have time to change the drone to one that can work in the snow. As a result, the snow slightly damaged the camouflage system.
Arata [Japanese] : “Mmm… that is indeed strange. I guess my story was defeated thoroughly.”
Mei Lang [Japanese] : “Of course it was! Who do you think I am!”
Mei Lang stuck out her chest, feeling proud of herself. Lemir thought they were just kids after all, and smiled at this. Soon, they reached the school gate.
Lemir [Japanese] : “Alright, it’s time for me to run. Bye guys!”
Arata, Mei Lang & Shuai Lang [Japanese] : “Bye!”
This has been going on for a while, where Lemir starts jogging home when school ends. It started when he was told to begin sparring with the other disciples in the dojo. It was also a time for him to think about things, as usually he would be too tired after sparring.
Lemir [OWL] : “It’s been almost 3 months since I met Emiri… I should eventually take the time to confirm my suspicions. Maybe if I jogged along the old route? But it would tire me more easily… Oh well, such a coincidence shouldn’t be happening.”
Soon, he got home. He entered his room and used a towel to wipe off his perspiration before changing into a suitable attire for sparring.
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Right now, it was dinner time for the Nikado family. It was a rare day as well, since Nikado Ryuugami was also at the dining table. He usually ate at the dojo. The reason Ryuugami is here is because Ayame was going to announce the results of the pregnancy ultrasound scan. Soon, they finished dinner.
Ayame [Japanese] : “Alright, I’m sure everyone is eager to know the results of the scan. “Will I get a younger brother or a younger sister?”, I’m sure you are all wondering about that! So let me announce the results! Drum roll please.”
At this moment Rolark, started beating his legs as though it was a drum, to make it more suspenseful. As always, this pair of husband and wife is always in sync.
Ayame [Japanese] : “The answer is… both!”
Everyone except Rolark was shocked, but only Ryuugami didn’t let it show on his face. In fact, Rolark even pulled a party popper.
Akami [Japanese] : “So… twins?”
Ayame [Japanese] : “Yeap. Twins!”
Ayame had a smile on her face the entire time. Nobody had expected twins, but were happy nonetheless.
Ayame [Japanese] : “And unlike with Lemir, we have decided on the names too!”
Rolark [Japanese] : “That’s right! It’s going to be Kuromi and Shiromi!”
Aomi [Japanese] : “I thought we finally broke off from the colours theme with Lemir, but we are going back to it again.”
Aomi let out a sigh after saying that.
Akami [Japanese] : “Isn’t it fine? I rather like the colours theme. Of course, I like Lemir’s name too!”
Kiiromi [Japanese] : “We’re running out of colours soon though…”
As for Lemir, he didn’t speak his thoughts. Personally, he had been rather excited about getting a younger sibling, as he never had one back in his previous life. He had hoped for a younger brother, but never expected to get both a younger brother and sister at the same time.
Hearing about twins, he immediately thought back to his old friends, Ilnor and RIonir. They were twins too, an older sister and a younger brother. Seeing as Emily could possibly be Emiri, maybe he might meet a pair of twins just like them in this world too.
Unknown to him, Kiiromi was watching him, and he was making what she called “a face of an old man” again. She let out a small sigh, which nobody notice.
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Malaixa [OWL] : “Hahaha, I’ve done it! I’ve finally finished it!”
Malaixa was, as always, in her room. Unless she was eating or bathing, she was usually in her room, on her computer. What she had just finished was an A.I. that she had been working on for the past half a year. It was her most difficult work yet, even with her unlimited understanding of technology.
Malaixa [Japanese] : “Greet me. I’m your mistress, Malaixa.”
Malaixa had long installed a voice module for this particular A.I. as well as gave it sight through the web cam and it started speaking.
A.I. [Japanese] : “You’re my creator? How small.”
And its first sentence happens to be an insult to Malaixa. She got a little angry, as she started threatening it.
Malaixa [Japanese] : “How small, huh? Maybe I should just delete you after all.”
A.I. [Japanese] : “Wait! I’m sorry! I was just letting out my first thoughts! In the future, it won’t happen again.”
Malaixa [Japanese] : “Hmph, you better remember that. Anyway, I should grant you a name.”
Malaixa had long decided on a name for this A.I. However, she paused to make it seem like she was thinking of a meaningful name for it. It was the first step to creating a loyal subordinate.
Malaixa [Japanese] : “Your name will be Zahhak. Be honoured that this name will be bestowed upon you.“
It was the name that belonged to the demonic dragon demon general that followed her in her previous life as a demon lord. It was also the same demonic general that gave Lemir the most trouble.
Zahhak [Japanese] :”Zahhak? That’s one ominous sounding name. But I’ll accept it.”
Despite what Zahhak said, it didn’t really like the name. But as a really advanced artificial intelligence, it could avoid speaking such thoughts. Unfortunately, it still showed on code.
Malaixa [Japanese] : “Hmph, don’t like the name? Fine, I’ll just… “
Zahhak [Japanese] : “Oh fine! Sheesh! I’ll resign myself to using Zahhak.”
Having no choice, it just accepted the name. Little did it know, Malaixa had no plans to delete it anyway, but had just wanted to put it in line. After all, deleting it means wasting half a year’s work. Changing its current personality would also be a lot of work.
However, Malaixa would regret this in the future, as it would pull lots of shenanigans in the future…
End Chapter 9