2. Ambition

Yuki let out a sigh as carried the tray between tables. It had been a week since he had arrived in Orario. At first he had been extremely excited since Danmachi was his favorite anime world. But then he was quickly faced with a problem.

He didn't have anywhere to go.

Luckily for him, he managed to get himself a job at Cafe Wishe before he completely starved to death. He only received food and accommodation for working here, which was than enough for him at this stage.

Still, he found it awkward when he received glances from the female customers. He knew that his current looks were slightly above average, but it was hard getting used to boldness of some female customers that came here from time to time.

He put on a polite smile as he placed the plate on the table. "Here's your order, would you like anything else?" he asked the group of noble looking females.

"Can we get tea for the table please?" asked one of the lady there as she gave Yuki a passionate look.

"N-No problem." stuttered Yuki as scampered away, blushing from the lady's gaze.

"He's so cute!" "I know right, don't you wanna take him home tie him up?" "That's what I was thinking!" The ladies didn't even bother to talk softly and their conversation was overheard by Yuki.

'They wouldn't really kidnap me, would they? They do look like nobles, maybe it's really easy for them to do something like this!' Yuki started to panic as he thought about it. He didn't want to end up tied in some noble lady's basement. While he was lost in his thoughts, he didn't notice that someone was approaching.

"BOO!"

"AAH!" screamed Yuki as he looked in the direction of the one who scared him. "Dammit Sam!" he shouted as he calmed himself down.

Sam was his fellow employee at Cafe Wishe. He was a handsome young man with light brown hair and blue eyes. In fact, it wasn't only Sam that was good looking here, all of the employees were. 'Must be one of the reason why they have so many customers.' thought Yuki to himself.

"Still not used to it?" asked Sam as he patted Yuki's shoulder. "Huh? Oh, you mean the customers? Yeah." sighed Yuki. He wasn't used to females being this bold around him.

"I'm sure you'll get used to it soon enough." said Sam, before ruffling Yuki's hair and getting back to work.

"Will I though?" murmured Yuki to himself as he gave the tea order to the person behind the counter. It wasn't a matter of time. This place wasn't somewhere he wanted to be. He yearned to enter the dungeon. Entering this world gave Yuki something that had been missing from his previous self, ambition. Unrelenting ambition! He wanted everything a man his age would usually dream of. Money! Fame! Fortune! All of them would be in his gasp soon enough.

Today was his last day here. It had taken him a while to find out where the Takemikazuchi Familia home was. All he knew was that it was located in the North-East section of Orario. Luckily, he happened to catch them returning from the dungeon one day.

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Yuki was currently walking towards the Takemikazuchi Familia home, the day was almost over and most people were returning home, apart from those heading to the Entertainment District or those remaining in the dungeon, temporarily or permanently.

To be honest, Yuki was a little scared. He didn't want to end up as just a statistic.He didn't know may people he that would remember him. Hestia wasn't the only God living in such dire straits. Many more had bonded with their Familia members, only to lose them all in the dungeon. Yuki was a normal person from Earth, he couldn't get over the fear of death. The only thing keeping Yuki from retreating was his ambition.

As he approached the Takemikazuchi Familia home, Yuki felt slightly nervous. He couldn't help but have negative thoughts. 'What if they reject me? What if I don't have any unique skills?' Yuki suddenly stopped, took a deep breathe, and slapped his cheeks. "Yosh!" he pumped himself up as he knocked on the door.

The door creaked open and a suprised Takemizuchi opened the door. "Can I help you young man?" he asked with a smile.

Yuki forgot everything he had been planning to say and went into a deep bow. "Please let me join your Familia!"

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