1. Future?

*Bip* *Bip* *Bip* *Bip* A sound of an alarm can be heard. It's already a minute since the alarm rang. Shin can be seen staring at his phone with an annoyed look. "What the hell is wrong with these messages!?" Shin could not close these messages and caused him cannot turn off his alarm.

[Do you want to join the Dimensional Chat Group? Y/N.]

Shin didn't care anymore and quickly pressed the Yes button and turned off his alarm. Shin threw his phone with a frown before doing his morning routine. After doing his routine, Shin takes a bath and changes his clothes. It's 6 a.m. Since Shin wants to help the café, Ryuu will let him work a morning shift. Shin had already changed with his barista outfit and quickly went downstairs.

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"The part-time worker will come this afternoon, and the café will be opened at 8 AM. But, first, I should check some stuff." So I go to the counter and check if the ingredient is enough. Fortunately, all ingredients were ready to use. "Now, I just need to do some cleaning," Shin said as he started to work.

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40 minutes had been passed since Shin started cleaning. The part-time worker will come this afternoon, and the worker will come at night. Which means Shin will be working alone. Shin flipped the sign to "OPEN." Usually, the customer will start to go at 9 AM. So, Shin does some preparation like melting some cinnamon rolls and preparing some cake and bread.

Shin focused on the preparation until he saw the crow showing themselves and flying around. "Wow, an event in the morning, huh?" Shin said as he stopped doing his preparation. It's not that rare for a human with high energy coming to this café but, it's not that bad to stay aware.

"Hana… stop dragging me around. Wait, isn't this is the café we came to yesterday?"

"We should refill our energy after doing some run!"

Hearing their girly voice, Shin didn't think they were dangerous, So he continued preparing.

*Tring* Two young girls entered the café, which is a rare sight since the design of this café couldn't attract young girls like them. "Hello, master, can we get something to fill our stomach?" The orange-haired girl said as she walked to the table near the counter.

Shin shifted his glance to them and averted it back. The orange-haired girl's aura was incredibly amazing for a girl at such young age.

"Welcome, we just opened so, we just have cake and some bread, is that okay?" Shin said. They nodded, and Shin took one of the menu books and gave it to them. "Here it is our menu." After that, Shin wanted to walk back to the counter, but someone stopped him.

"Wait, are you Seshirou Shin from 2-B?" The orange-haired girl holds Shin's apron and waits for Shin's answer. Shin stays silent for a second. Then, shin remembered Ryuu's description of the girls that sent him the counseling letter.

"Yeah, I am. Are you the one who send me the career counseling letter?" Shin asked since Ryuu's description was fit for them. The orange-haired girl smiled and nodded. "Yep! I am Yurikawa Hana and this is Yotsuya Miko." She said.

Shin just nodded. "I will give something for free as the return," Shin said as he walked back to the counter. Hearing that, Hana became very happy.

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While making a smoothie, Shin glanced at Miko, who kept glancing at him from time to time. But then, Shin remembered if Ryuu said one of them could see a ghost and curse. So, Shin decided to have a small chat after they finished eating.

Hana also has a short conversation with Shin. For example, "Are you living in this café?" Hana asked while eating the cake. "Yeah, why?" Shin asked back.

"It's must be fun because you can eat this delicious cake every day!" Hana said while chewing. Shin just smiled at them. Before that, Shin wants to see if Miko really can see a curse. Ryuu might already tell him, but Shin wants to confirm it with his own eyes.

Shin called one of the crows to land on Miko's shoulder to see her reaction. Seeing Miko's plain face, Shin smiled since this girl was very good at pretending. Then, Shin told the crow to keep standing on Miko's shoulder until they finished eating.

In short, they finished eating and wanted to leave but, Shin stopped them. "Wait, can I have a conversation with your friend?" Shin said. Somehow, Shin can see Miko wants to reject it. But, her friend, Hana, nodded and waited outside the café.

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"Have a seat," Shin said as he pointed to the seat on the counter which is in front of him. Miko stayed silent and sat down. "I will make this short. You can see the crow, right? So don't need to worry. They will not make you in danger or give you a curse or something like that." Shin said.

Still, on his plain expression, Miko felt relieved. "Yet, You still didn't answer my question. If you answer it, I could help you with that problem." Shin said as he closed the distance between their eyes.

Miko wanted to deny it but, she felt like she should tell everything to Shin. Silent for a few seconds, Miko finally let out her voice. "I-I can…" She said. Shin smiled. "This might sound suspicious. If you can't ignore them anymore. You can call me." Shin said as he gave her his phone number.

"Also, I didn't mind if a beauty like you called me," Shin said with a flirting tone. It might seem unconvincing but, Shin likes to flirt with some girl. In short, he is a womanizer. After realizing she was getting teased by Shin, Miko couldn't help, but her cheek turned red.

Even though Shin was a problematic student, Miko remembered that Shin was ranked the most attractive male when the school took a Hokkaido trip. Shin, seeing her reactions, couldn't help but chuckle. He finally can see expressions other than her plain expression. "Anyway, you are free to leave," Shin said, and then Miko quickly left with her reddish cheek.

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Early morning, Hana invited me to do some morning run. I am wondering why she suddenly wants to do it. I am afraid that if something happened to Hana. So, I accepted the invitation even though I didn't really like to do it.

We ended up stopping at the café we entered when we were about to send some letter to Shin, the problematic student. I wanted to stop Hana but, I was too late since she pushed me to go inside.

Like I thought, this café was haunted… Yesterday, I could see a crow flying around the café, and because of that, some work in the café stared at me. And today, the crow was also flying inside the café.

I also stared at Shin from time to time and wondered whether he could see them. But, he realized my stare and stared back at me. So, I quickly look away from him. But, not even a minute after it, one crow suddenly flew close and closer to me. I am afraid if I do something that I shouldn't do.

The crow was standing on my shoulder, and it was making me panic. I glance at Shin to see if he did this to me. Unfortunately, Shin anticipated it and smiled at me. 'Ah, I am finished.' I already surrendered.

When we finished eating, he wanted to have a talk with me. I tried to reject it, but Hana pushed me away with a happy smile and gave me a thumb. 'What does that mean!?' I was crying inside myself.

Unexpectedly, he didn't do anything other than ask if I could see them, and he also told me to call him if anything had happened. He also teased me, and it's making me flustered. I couldn't help it since he is also attractive.

In the end, he let me leave, and I quickly got out of this café.

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"Good job, Shin. You can have a rest now." A few minutes ago, Ryuu entered the café and saw Shin having trouble with the customer. "It's still morning. How can they come in a big wave…." Shin said as he sat at the counter.

"Hahaha. Haven't you eaten anything, right? Do you want something to eat?" Ryuu said. "Sure," Shin said. He hadn't eaten anything except the sandwich from last night. And it's just a piece of sandwich; it didn't make his hunger gone or something.

"All right. Also, did you have a place to live? You kicked from your family, right?" Ryuu said while taking something out from the fridge. "Even though I am kicked, that's not mean I am poor… I am also working as a tutor for those girls, remember?" Shin said.

"Ohh, the quintuplets, and those two genius girls, huh?" Ryuu said while trying to remember them. "Yep, I also need an apartment near their house, so it's easy for me to do my work," Shin said.

"You mean the apartment neat the Toyogasaki high?" Ryuu said as Shin nodded. "Are you sure? That apartment is located near the demon gates." Ryuu said with a severe tone. "I know. I also need something to do with them." Shin said. Ryuu became a little bit curious and worried. "You didn't plan to do something crazy, didn't you?" Ryuu's aura became slightly different.

Shin knows Ryuu just wants to make sure he is alright. But, it didn't stop his plan anyway. "No, I am not. Anyway, I will get my phone and leave. Did you need something?" Shin said without looking at Ryuu.

Knowing Shin trying to change the topic, Ryuu just can sigh helplessly and act as nothing had happened. If Shin wants to hide something from the other, he will avoid the conversation or get away from them naturally.

"Alright. Just… take care." Ryuu said helplessly. Shin was already like his own child. When he was about to start the café, Ryuu found him 8 years ago when Shin was just a 9 years old kid. Founded him sat in front of his café with a depressed look and some wound on his body.

Ryuu had an experience with the supernatural world. Of course, know who this kid is. The genius from the Zennin Family. Understanding the situation, Ryuu took him inside the café and cared for him.

And it's continued until this day. "Hahh, what a wonderful day back then…." Ryuu said. His voice mixed with sadness and depression. Ryuu made some coffee and sat down on one of the seats. "Only if someone brings peace to this world…." Ryuu sipped some coffee and continued to remember the old time.

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"Phone… where is my phone… Ah, there it is." So I picked my phone on the bed and checked if someone had messaged me. Well, that's impossible except for her. She constantly messaged me 24/7, and it's rare to see her didn't send me a message.

As I thought, this girl was sending me a bunch of messages… Wait, before that. What is this? "Dimensional Chat Group… Ah, that thing…." I frowned when I remembered what had happened in the morning.

Feeling curious, I want to see what this group is. Still, 99+ Messages, huh?

Kona: Well, it's not that bad knowing I am famous in your world.

Meliodas: True True!

Fubuki: Still, doesn't it feel weird? But, knowing if I can see my own future, I guess it's okay though…

Hina: It's more impressive, knowing me, an otaku can tell your future!

Hmm? Future? I can tell where this is going somehow…

The Delinquent: Can I know about this future thing?

Not even a minute after I sent the messages, they quickly replied.

Hina: Ooh, fifth member! You finally showed up! Welcome to the club!

Meliodas: Whoa, where have you been? You missed the best part!

Fubuki: Delinquent…

Right, delinquent… Who the hell changed my nickname!? However, I quickly changed my nickname.

Shin: ignore my nickname. Can I know about this future thing you were talking about?

Hina: Don't worry, I will tell you. Just tell me your full name! For more info, you can scroll up.

Reading her chat, I quickly scroll up and read a few chats. Hmm, they say something about anime manga. There's also a manga that I know in this world. Does that mean I have also appeared in some shows?

And this girl asks me my full name. I was a bit hesitant to give it but, here goes nothing.

Shin: Seishirou Shin, it's my full name.

Hina: Alright, wait a minute…

While waiting, the other also asked questions like if something supernatural, magic existed in my world or not, etc. And, of course, I answered it. But, I am also a bit curious since they said they are coming from another world.

Hina: I am back! And here's some information I found!

Meliodas: I am waiting for this.

Kona: Hoo, another good read.

Hina: Well, Shin's world is a dangerous one, though.

Hina sent a file named Zensho Akutai Riyou Mono (Undefeated Curse User). "Such a title…." I opened the file, and so did the other. Spending a few minutes of speed reading, I felt surprised by this.

It's a story about my life and my own future! I am trying to hold myself to not explode.

Hina: Waaah… Another character with a sad back story…

Meliodas: It's good I am not alone. @Shin, welcome to the club!

Fubuki: It's not something you should cheer on!

Shin: Excuse me. I need some time to proceed with what happened today.

I stopped reading when the scene showed me searching for my phone, which I do now. So I decided to continue later when I have arrived at the apartment. I also need to rest my mind after this unexpected event.

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In this beautiful world, Demon, Angel, Cursed monster, Mythical beast existed, and half of them lived together with us, Human. So demon, Angel, and Monster exist. So do magic and magic weapon. Magic is something we can do if we have energy. And, energy has many types.

Curse energy, Spiritual energy, Ki, Mana, etc., is divided into different types. If someone has cursed energy, they must learn under the Jujutsu Organisation. If someone has spiritual energy, they can do individual training or learn under someone that mastered the spiritual energy. And so the other.

But, some notable people can have many energy types since birth. But, they are usually treated as a hero in this world full of curses. And it's not rare to see some curse attacking a human such as… Shin looked at one of the popular high schools in Japan. The aura was simply terrifying.

Looks like this would be a long night. I walked away to my destination, the small apartment near the Shinjuku ward. It's a small apartment you can see in every place in Japan. *Click* *Clack* I opened the door and got inside.

It's normal. A kitchen and living room, one-bedroom and bathroom. "Fuh, life is tough, huh?" I didn't take anything from the house, not even my own clothes and other utilities. I decided to go out shopping since I don't want to work on these clothes.

Once again, I go out to the mall. Shinjuku is very awesome but also very dangerous. It has many shopping districts, malls, and restaurants. But, it's difficult for someone to walk alone on this street at night, especially girls.

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After buying some clothes, Shin goes to other stores to purchase utilities like toothbrushes, soap, oil, or something like that. It took about 2 hours until Shin got to his apartment. "Finally, I am home." Shin placed his things on the floor and threw himself on the sofa.

"Ahh, shopping is a tough job…." Shin rested his head and went to check his phone. Then, Shin remembered a manga that told him his own future. So he searched for the file and continued to read it.

And magically, it shows the activity he does today. So he scrolled to the next chapter, which is his future. It's just led him regular days on earth until chapter 20. From chapter 20, the storyline became a little heavy since the curse, and some organizations became an alliance to destroy humanity.

"Man, this is a pain in the ass…." Shin continues to read, but he doesn't know one danger he should know. He read the manga until chapter 81, which is the final chapter. After that, Shin frowned since the arc still didn't finish.

"It's still in the middle of a fighting scene. Does this manga is ongoing or something?" Shin texted Hina since he was curious about the next chapter.

Shin: Hina, do you have a continuation of the manga?

It took a minute to get a reply from Hina.

Hina: Umm, sorry to tell you, but the manga creator has died because of heartache.

Shin sighed in disappointment, but he couldn't do anything about it.

Shin: Alright, thank you for the information.

Shin placed his phone on the table and lay his body on the sofa. "Since I already know my future, I wonder if I can change it…." Shin closed his eyes slowly and slept on the sofa.