Curious Discoveries

A year has passed with no hiccups on my side, I am now more cautious than ever, especially after listening to what okaa-sama said before she left when I was asleep during that night.

Now I wholeheartedly assume being under surveillance by listening deeply to the instincts of my body or should I say spirit. even if I'm all alone by myself or whatever place I might end up going, I would always remain on guard although I've never been outside the house for once.

That night was a serious warning to me by whatever organization is after me be it an alien or secret society type, most people might mistake it as a simple story but from what I could tell it could be an allegory of someone like me or an allusion to what might happen should I rebel.

A few months after that night, I discovered yet another supernatural part of myself and I'm honing it to the fullest on an everyday basis, this is a power that I can identify from my past life as psychokinesis.

Of course, I wouldn't even dare to do it blatantly even in my own room instead I use it to move my body in a natural manner or disguise some movements from items as a natural motion something like a rolling ball but it's actually encased with my mind energy which can't be sensed so it doesn't leave any traces of my powers, the feeling of being watched is always prevalent in me no matter which time of the day it is or even at night.

I sigh internally at my predicament, I really wish I have Haruhi-chan by my side during these stressful moments and you never know she might have reincarnated during this era too and we lived happily ever after but that's just wishful thinking on my part.

Today is the day of my birthday, I'm currently sleeping right now but later in the morning okaa-sama will finally take me outside and throw a birthday party in the afternoon also it seems I'm going to meet some of my relatives and acquaintance of okaa-sama.

Okaa-sama said this going to be my debut in high society so I should make a good impression. As for what I'm going to do? I was planning to just lay low and observe to play it safe and make plans but being the birthday boy would attract attention nonetheless so I told her that I would try to at least speak at the beginning of the party and make an effort to talk to some snot-nose brats.

A ray of light flashes over my head indicating that morning has already come. In response, I quickly used my psychokinesis under my eyelids to block the light to let my body sleep peacefully for an hour more without disturbance although I can still continue sleeping regardless of whether there is light or not but that will put some stress on my body and increase my cortisol levels.

I must admit I am feeling a little excited to get out of pris—the house. Because of that, the anticipation and the build-up is already getting into me that I might disregard my body altogether and wake up to prepare even earlier but surprisingly I am more patient than I used to be back then despite still being a modern-day Gen Z mentally.

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*inhale* *exhale*

I open my eyes and stared at the ceiling for about 3 minutes which is already familiar to me before I sat up and stretch my shoulders.

(It's about damn time!)

After a few seconds of adjusting my posture, I slipped out of my tatami as I walk to the door of my room then opened it with just a single swipe, and ran all the way to okaa-sama's room.

When I entered her room, I jumped on her bed with the help of my power and landed slightly beside her whilst I start to shake her a little.

"okirooo(wake uuuuup) okaaaaa-samaaaa~ we have to get ready early!"

Shaking her a little more faster she finally opens her eyes and sat up with a groggy expression on her face which doesn't diminish her beauty even a single bit... yah I am now one hundred percent sure that I will look handsome in the future because of such astounding genes.

"Happy birthday, Tatsu-tan"

After kissing my forehead and suffocating me with a bear hug, we walk towards the dining room seeing oba-san in the kitchen already cooking food.

"Ohayo(Good morning), Kiyomi-san," okaa-sama greeted.

"Good Morning, Ojou-sama."

As we settle at the dining table waiting for breakfast okaa-sama asks about me, "So, Tatsu-tan how's your flute lessons going? I heard from Kiyomi-san that you already made your own song so let okaa-sama hear it."

Just like in any other Asian household I was forced to play an instrument at a young age I can say that the stereotype is real even in this era.

"Ok, but maybe next time cuz I'd like to show it off at an official competition"

"Fine, I will wait but can you manage it? after all, performing in front of a crowd is different than doing it alone or with a few people" she says with a very serious expression on her face.

"Tatsuya will be fine, it's not that hard" I replied with confidence

"Ara, now I'm looking forward to hearing that later on"

In just about 10 minutes our dishes finally arrived at the dinner table which composes of various Japanese cuisines such as miso soup, onigiri, omurice, and my favorite sashimi platter.

""ITADAKIMASU""

I'll be eating too many carbs if I eat onigiri so i'll leave it—

"What's wrong? you have to eat a lot to grow up you know so just eat lots while you still can when you're young."

Crossing my arms at her words with a pout I replied. "Tatsuya don't wanna eat too much rice! besides it's just a single dish and there's a lot of other better and tastier options."

Unlike other Asians who indulge themselves in rice with every meal they have going high carb every single day, I prefer low carb, high fat, high protein, and a complex micronutrient and mineral diet.

"Don't be wasteful and picky with food mister! there's nothing wrong with Onigiri anyways in fact it tastes better than plain rice. So eat what's given to you, is that clear?" she replied with an expression of finality and expectations of obedience.

It's not even a question but an order, well I have to obey if I don't want to get mistreated in the household although I could have said a sufficient reason by explaining nutrients but I'm still a 2-year-old toddler who's stuck in the house most of the time just sleeping and training. In addition, I don't know if that information is available in this era so it's better not to risk it.

After taking the onigiri near my side she smiled as if it was to be expected and she probably thinks it is what was best for me.

Tssk, there goes my proper diet. I wonder when and how much growth and training would it take to be able to control calories and sub-atomic particles with my psychokinesis that way I won't have to worry.

I mean I can't even truly feel the taste of food to cheer myself up, although I know the taste I can't experience it exactly which frustrated me when I became conscious about it after months of solace when I got reincarnated.

Well, this time would pass and I will be able to control things regarding myself. ahm should I go into a rebellious phase early? I should do it just after turning eight by slowly showing a more mature disposition on a daily basis and rely on that momentum so there won't be much suspicion from okaa-sama but maybe she already knows my supernatural side and just prefers not to mention it?

Well, I guess finding a way to increase the proficiency of my power would be the best option.

After breakfast, I sprinted to my room to get myself dressed in a black kimono with blue leaf symbols paired with a hakama and haori, before wearing my clothes I looked at myself in the mirror seeing my messy uncut hair and my morning resting b**ch face.

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I really should get a haircut huh?

***

"Ready to go?" okaa-sama asks before we leave.

"Hai!" I replied cheerfully.

Stepping outside the door with my tiny hands holding okaa-sama's hand, I am greeted by a comforting breeze accompanied by leaves fluttering along with the air, the soft bright morning light adorning the world full of serenity as it washes over my entire body.

I've been preparing for this day for a long time furthermore due to my circumstances this is one of the few chances to go out so I have to thoroughly take note of the physical and social environment as my main agenda in order to formulate an emergency escape plan.

As for who I'm trying to escape, I'm almost 80% sure it's an advanced alien civilization or a type of secret society, the latest clue I got is okaa-sama's powers which seem to be bending some laws through those uncanny paper talismans.

However, based on my observations she's still human unlike me so I'm kinda doubting if we're actually related, and what if our similar physical traits are actually just common with certain groups?

I know I'm not just going crazy over this because it's happening in front of my eyes... my senses... and there are real supernatural powers involved which means this world could've been secretly invaded by an alien civilization hundreds if not thousands of years in the past, the main indicator of that is my own existence or maybe it's actually a messy secret society with lovecraftian-like origins through what was shown by okaa-sama or maybe...

(Both of them!?)

I shudder at the mere thought of this being true if that is the case then my chances of escaping would drop and quadruple in difficulty, I would need to be at least a universal level existence to have some level of success.

The full potential of psychokinesis is nothing to scoff at, even more so with increased proficiency and energy levels not to mention its countless applications! that I don't remember but I'll discover it soon so it's not yet completely hopeless if the worst case were to happen.

After stepping out of the huge gate, I spotted a carriage on my left side with a young woman lounging on the roof of the carriage.

(So cars don't exist yet or maybe it's just isn't mainstream yet, noted)

Just after noticing our presence, she jumps down and smiled at us as she says, "Good morning, Ojou-sama"

"Conditions?" okaa-sama asked

"All fine"

"Good, Just take us outside of the residential area and come back at 3:00 in the afternoon"

"Gyoi! (As you will!)"

After boarding the carriage with okaa-sama who places me on her lap followed by oba-san who comes in a little late, I ask okaa-sama something I've been concerned about since yesterday.

"so, okaa-sama what are going to do today?"

If I'm remembering it correctly, she said the party would happen in the afternoon, so going out in the morning made me curious.

"We're buying gifts for invitees attending your birthday party," she replies.

"so I'll have to exchange gifts?"

"No. it's customary for you to give gifts to them as per tradition"

I tilt my head at her response with confusion written all over my face.

(Am I hearing that right? isn't the birthday boy me? why should I be the one to give gifts instead of receiving them? That is the universal custom across all nations on Earth! it is as if I'm paying them to attend, at least that's how a normal person would interpret it. Yare yare, this doesn't make any sense at all!!!)

Shaking my head and choosing not to question it any further I made a different question.

"So where are we going?"

"We're first heading to Yae publishing house and explore other nearby shops for gifts, then we'll go to the commercial district to check the party venue and buy items at Netsuke no Gen." okaa-sama replied.

(How strange, those names seem to be hitting something in my mind, the all-ever-familiar feeling throughout the past year is coming back, just what is this really?)

While contemplating deeply at her words I heard okaa-sama say something to oba-san which broke me out of my loop.

"I'll go to the headquarters of the Tenryou commission for official business after shopping so I'll leave both you and Tatsu-tan at the venue for a while"

"Rest assured, Ojou-sama everything will be fine" oba-san replied calmly

(Tenryou Commission... Masaka!)

"okaa-sama~3x" I called her while pulling the sleeves of her kimono to get her attention.

"What is it Tatsu-tan"

"What country are we in?" I questioned finding confirmation knowing her answer would change everything I ever thought of.

"Ohh we're in Inazuma the land of eternity, at Narukami Island which is ruled by our Archon, The Almighty Raiden Shogun."

Those words were the breaking point of my contemplation as I managed to get my answer.

(So I'm in Genshin Impact!!! The detestable gacha game with deceptive rate-ups that Haruhi-chan likes to play so much!)

Ahh! It seems the Gacha gods haven't gotten enough playing with me by never letting me win a single 50-50 and just decided to yeet me into this world.

I started playing at the 2.5 update and stopped playing months before the Sumeru update so there's so much information that is missing beyond 2.8 but I've already min-maxed everything during that time besides my adventure rank and finished watching and reading all the archon quests, story quests, world quests, and hangout events without skipping dialogues and also I can't really use much of my future knowledge in the story knowing my existence will inevitably make a butterfly effect but I'm not scared if the events no longer follow the cannon, I still know most of what happened in the past because I've read every lore in the game be it items, artifacts, domains, characters, and more.

Well, a bucket of water wouldn't ultimately change the tide of the deep ocean of time so there's nothing wrong if I leave my problems to the traveler for the time being... after all, doesn't every character and NPC here in this world do the exact same thing? so why can't I do it too?

Be that as it may with a world full of monsters, dangerous organizations, and supernatural creatures especially since I'm in a nation with a relatively low peace index, it would be a necessity to prioritize my safe above all.

(As for now, it's my birthday so I'll enjoy and leave future problems to future me just like any responsible adult.)

As such I would come to regret that decision later on in the future.