The Control Curse

Japan, 2023 March 19th. 

It was a happy day for everyone. Well, except me of course. Watching from the sidelines as I usually do in events like this. Being orphaned from a young age does that to you I guess. Anyway, today was the day everyone finally walked across the stage, welcoming the future to come. 

In basic words, today was the day I graduated from highschool. But none of that matters, I still have work to do. Taking one last glance at the happy families, I unconsciously release a longing smile before leaving the graduation hall. Walking through the crowded streets of Tokyo I can't help but relish in my small victory.

I'll finally be able to take control of my life the way things are going. 'And I won't be alone in this adventure…' I think to myself as I look down at my phone to reveal a Dm I got from my best friend, Chifune. 

She's a sweet girl, caring for any and everyone she sees. She's half the reason I had the determination to continue school after my parents died. Reading the Dm, a small smile forms on my face. 

"Hey Fumi! Wanna go out to some karaoke?" Chuckling a bit, I respond to the message before putting my phone away.

"Come one Chifune, you and I both know you absolutely suck at singing." 

Walking into a convenience store, I grab a few things before paying at the counter and leaving, sipping on my tea as I walk out. Taking out my phone, I text Chifune back while walking across the street. 

"Hey!"

"My singing isn't that bad, meanie!"

"Whatever you wanna tell yourself, Chifune."

"But besides karaoke… What other plans do you have in mind?"

"Hmmm how about we go to a concert!"

"Who do you have in mind?" 

Chuckling a bit at her antics at the idea of going out right after graduation, I silently put my phone down. "Gun to the back of your head. Name 1 DJ Akademiks song." I hear behind me before a cold object presses onto my neck. "What the hell? Is that you Nao?" I say flinching. 

"Haha! Yeah what's up!" He says putting his arm around my neck in a type of hug. "I think you're chronically online. And what's up with these jokes anyway? They don't make sense to me." I say in an annoyed tone causing him to laugh once again.

"Jeez relax, you're too uptight. Say, why don't you follow me, you don't have any plans tonight right?" He says with a grin. "Sorry no, I have plans with Chifune already. Maybe next time!" I say escaping his grasp as I put on a smile to ease the tension. 

"Aw too bad." He says with a smile before pushing me, causing me to lose my balance. "Huh?"

Darkness.

That's all I saw after. 

Everywhere I saw was an all approaching darkness that could turn the most sane person to madness. What happened? Did I die? Why did Nao push me? What's going to happen about Chifune? What about my revenge? All the years wasted? Just to die a meaningless death?

I wont accept this.

"Woah calm down there." I hear as my vision returns. Looking around in an attempt to find out where I am, the voice speaks out again. "Relax, you're not in hell nor heaven. You're kinda like in the space between. Anyway, let's get into business. I'll give ya another shot kid." The man, or rather made of light of different shades that resemble features. He was wearing a black and white striped suit sitting at an office desk.

"Wait wait wait wait wait. I'm dead?" I question first, still confused about what just happened. Hell one second I was talking with Nao then another all I saw was darkness. This could be some type of prank for all I know.

"Again relax, sigh. I guess I'll explain what type of situation you are in. You died in a rather…brutal way. Unfortunately so you weren't supposed to die just yet. You were set to be one of the best surgeons in Japan before your accident. And as payment, I will give you a chance to revive. Just not in the same world you were born in." He said, causing my eyes to widen.

I was supposed to live? Then why did I die? There are other worlds? Universes!? What the hell did I just get myself into…

"Are you done with the inner monologue?" He said in a rather bored expression as the figure leaned forward in his seat. He can hear my thoughts!?

"Of course I can, I'm this dimension god of sorts. Of course Heaven has its own and there is the Devil. But that doesn't matter much, do you want this chance or not?" He said in a matter of factly tone. 

"...Sure why not. I'm already dead so I guess I have nothing to lose. So what is this deal?"

"Like I said, I'll give you a chance to live in another universe. But it will be at random, and I cannot guarantee you will remain human or not. I can, however, give you a tad bit of help to adapt to that world via luck." He said with a large grin forming as he continued.

"All you have to do is say a wish and shake my hand." He said as his grin grew larger as he extended his hand. "...Okay fishy but why not. I wish I can take control of not just my life but others." I said as I shook the man's hand. A flash of light occurred for a moment before it died down before I released his hand. 

"... Now what?" I questioned confused. "Ah, it should happen any second now…" He said looking at his watch. "Huh-?" I said or tried to say before everything returned to darkness once more. However, unlike before, it was different. Looking for any source of light while hearing the sounds of chains, I found a window and looked out to see the moon illuminating everything beneath it.

Is that… a school yard?

End of chapter

I don't usually write reincarnation fanfics but I got bored (this only happens at night when I can't sleep btw) 

Anyway I wont do a lot of explaining here, some if not most of your questions can be answered in the next chapter. Stay safe as always!