Chapter 46: It Begins

Chapter 46: It Begins

January 25th, 2089

Fujioka Shichiros POV

My name is Alren Oyop, although I am known as Fujioka Shichiro in this world. I am a wizard and bunny-kin, both of which dont exist here. Ive been using magic to blend in unnoticed, although I sometimes head to cosplay conventions in order to be able to release my disguise for a while. I work as the executive producer for Japans Rising Idol and I am quite happy with life here.

This world has its problems, but it is truly far better than life in my world. I still struggle a little bit with some regrets over what my friends and I are planning to do. I agree with them that our world is lost and should be remade, but I felt that this world still has hope. The humans seem to have done a much better job than us and do not seem to be doomed to self-destruction.

My friends eventually managed to persuade me otherwise, this world is necessary to help supplement the energy cost of creating a new world. Jupon said something about Ensuring that the chains are not broken during the re-creation process. I didnt fully understand, but Jupon refused to elaborate. He merely warned that the consequences would be dire.

As I watched her, the similarity between her and Toyela was even more pronounced. The taciturn demeanor and even the cute flustered reactions were the same. Her singing was incredible as well. I wanted to meet her again and did so when the contestants came in for their orientation. Fufufu, I almost forgot that she wasnt Toyela when I teased her. Her subtle facial expressions were just too similar. She even made that watery stare that Toyela did whenever I scored a critical hit and made her flustered.

I started to enjoy actively teasing Rin-chan whenever I saw her. Rin-chan was exceedingly talented and her taciturn personality was a huge hit with the audiences. As the season progressed, I started to lose the ability to differentiate between Rin-chan and Toyela. The one episode where they had to wear kemonomimi while performing, I intentionally picked out the bunny ears and gave it to Rin-chan. And when I saw her, I became convinced that Toyela reincarnated as Rin.

I could feel tears come to my eyes, at the hope that Toyela was currently living a better life as Rin this time around. I continued to watch as she dominated the show. Currently, it is the finale of the season and Rin will win it. The audience chosen theme this time around was beach wear, and I had an exceedingly fun time teasing her as usual. She was completely distraught over having to wear a swimsuit.

After this show, shell move on to the Top Talent Agency and start her idol career. But it wont last for long, since the Redemption plan will finish everything in just a few months those feelings of regret Ive had have come back stronger than ever. I wont turn back now, but it doesnt stop my heart from aching as I watched Rin win Japans Rising Idol by a record margin.

There was a large celebration, but eventually the audience hall was empty. Rin was still there though and apparently had been waiting for me. I could have sworn that she had already gone. Everyone else had long gone and we were the only two people left. Yo, Rin-chan. You havent left yet? No. Why not? I was waiting for you. Oho? I guess I havent given you your congratulatory pat yet. I walked over to Rin and started to pat her on the head just like I had always done to Toyela.

Ive decided to look into saving Rins memories when she reincarnates into the new world. Khoreena has already done the research on the topic, I can just ask he *schink* *drip* *drip* *drip*. A coldness has started to spread through my chest. I look down and see a stiletto lodged in my heart. Although I have emergency life magic applied, it will only give me a few minutes at most. Theres no chance of healing, I can feel hex magic spreading from the wound as the blade faded away from existence. My blood is dripping onto the floor of the stage.

I look up to see Rin staring at me with her usual expressionless face. Why? I asked. Because you want to destroy the world. She replied. I couldnt help but chuckle at that I suppose thats a pretty good reason. But I dont want to destroy it, I want to save it. The way this world is headed, its only a matter of time before it consumes itself. Even so, its not your decision to make. This world made its choices, for better or for worse. Its fate should be decided by its own people.

I fell to my knees as I could feel death approaching. I should be feeling rage or sorrow or surprise due to this betrayal, but instead I feel calm. I no longer have to regret anything and maybe Toyela can continue her dream of being a famous singer. Ha, I guess youre right Toyela. My eyes have started to close and my magic has faded. I guess this is the end.