Chapter 62: "Reality Fragments"

Jeanne: "Well, Hito-Chan, this here is Gan'an Shinomiya... your father," my mother said with the most serious expression I've seen her make until now.

*Boom*

This news was like an explosion in my head. Then, I felt like a blurry part of my memory became clear. Just then, the system's notification suddenly rang out.

*Ding*

[Conditions Met. Activation of the "Reality Fragments" Subsystem will proceed.]

*Ding*

[3 Fragments found in the host's possession, with 1 active and 2 inactive. Do you wish to merge them? Yes/No]

All this new information left me stunned for a moment, but before I could say anything, another system sound caught my attention.

*Ding*

"Lady Luck advises you to accept the condition. She indicates that this will be the first step in your ascent in this reality."

Tadano: "Given that her advice has never worked against me, why not accept it."

[Yes]

*Ding*

[Implementing]

*Ding*

[Process Completed]

[Reality Fragments]

[1 Personality Fragment: Shinomiya Hitohito]

[A Shinomiya possesses a trait worthy of mental excellence, and your abilities will evolve accordingly.]

[Administration - Intermediate] has evolved to [Administration – Professional]

[Information - Advanced] has evolved to [Information – Professional]

You have acquired the skill [Multi Tasking - Intermediate]

You have acquired the skill [Mathematical Mastery - Intermediate]

[2 Soul Fragment: Okazaki Tomoya]

You have acquired the skill [Athlete]

You have acquired the skill [Electrician - Intermediate]

You have acquired the skill [Desire for Reality]

[3 Soul Fragment: Furukawa Nagisa]

The skill [Singing - Professional] has evolved to [Singing - Master]

You have acquired the skill [Actor – Intermediate]

You have acquired the skill [Persistence]

Before I could get excited about the sudden harvest, I could feel two other people materializing in my mental landscape, distinct from my previous personality. Well, I guess I should call it Shinomiya now?

*Mental Landscape*

In this deep darkness stood three individuals on white platforms.

Shinomiya: "I see, so I was always the manifestation of the Shinomiya's madness, not as surprising as one would think," murmured a young man very similar to Tadano, yet his completely black eyes, oppressive aura, and slightly sharper features were worlds apart from the real Tadano.

Nagisa: "Huh?... Where am I?... What is this place?" asked a medium-sized young woman, slender in build with fair skin, a pair of lovely brown eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair, with a peculiar pair of "Ahoge" antennae atop her head.

Nagisa looked around for a moment, her eyes lighting up when she saw a familiar person.

Nagisa: "Tomoya-Kun..." the young woman said cheerfully, waving her arms to get the attention of a young man standing not far from her.

Tomoya: "Huh? What... What is this? Oh! Nagisa!" the young man was somewhat confused but quickly fixed his gaze on the small young woman with brown eyes.

He was a handsome young man with slightly long, dark blue hair, eyes of the same color as his hair, a somewhat tall stature of 1.73 cm, a slender but well-built body, and an aura of mystery surrounding him.

Tomoya stopped in his tracks, afraid that the platform he was on might be the only place to stand in this void of darkness. However, his companion wasn't as smart and ran carelessly towards him.

Tomoya: "Dammit..." the young man cursed and ran too, if Nagisa fell, he would try to catch her so they would fall together.

However, nothing of the sort happened, and the path of white slabs continued with each of their steps.

Soon the couple met.

Nagisa: "Tomoya-Kun... Tomoya-Kun! We're alive!" said the young woman excitedly.

Tomoya nodded.

Tomoya: "That's true, but where is this place? I'm sure it's not our town."

Nagisa put her little hand on her chin and began to think about where they were.

Tomoya also considered the possibilities, but both were interrupted when a disinterested voice spoke.

Shinomiya: "This is the mental landscape of a young man, to be more precise, you are now a part of it."

Nagisa: "Oh! I didn't notice you before, I'm sorry. Nice to meet you, my name is Okazaki Nagisa... Uh..." the girl introduced herself politely until she properly saw her appearance.

Then she exclaimed in surprise towards Tomoya.

Nagisa: "Tomoya-Kun! I'm young again! Look... look," said the girl as she turned around, stars shining in her eyes full of excitement.

Tomoya, seeing her appearance up close, felt somewhat nostalgic.

Then he looked at his own appearance and said.

Tomoya: "For some reason, we've gone back to when we first met. Heh, you're still my shy Nagisa, lover of Anpan and The Great Dango Family," said the young man with a somewhat nostalgic tone as he rubbed the girl's head.

Hearing his words, the girl blushed, but being in essence the wife of this man for years, she boldly replied.

Nagisa: "Y-You've also reverted to the delinquent and shadowy Tomoya-Kun," said the girl, trying to show a defiant front, failing spectacularly in the process.

Tomoya: "Oh? I see you still have some of my audacious self, huh? Haha, I feel somewhat proud to have turned that shy girl into this lovely woman," said he as he squeezed one of Nagisa's cheeks.

The girl groaned in annoyance and pushed Tomoya's hand away, but the smile on her face never faded.

Then a quick thought invaded her.

Her eyes filled with anxiety, and her face turned pale.

Very worried, she said.

Nagisa: "Tomoya-Kun... our daughter... Ushio... Ushio is..." said the girl, her eyes expressing panic as tears welled up.

Tomoya's mood immediately cooled upon hearing his daughter's name, feeling a knot in his heart and a bitter taste in his mouth that prevented him from speaking. Nevertheless, he still hugged the girl, trying to calm her distressed heart.

Shinomiya: "I don't think you should worry about that right now. I don't think we're in your reality to begin with."

Tomoya: "What do you mean?" Tomoya asked in a hostile tone.

Nagisa: "Tomoya-Kun!" said the girl as she took the young man's hand.

Shinomiya: "Find out for yourself. Clear your mind and merge your thoughts with what surrounds us. When you do, you'll get the answers you seek," Shinomiya said in a mysterious tone.

Nagisa obediently followed Shinomiya's instructions. You could accuse her of being stupid for blindly following the words of a stranger, but she was desperate; she wanted to know how her daughter was.

Tomoya sighed at Nagisa's behavior, then snapped his tongue and soon followed the girl's actions, doing the same.

Shinomiya, on the other hand, materialized a seat and waited, a faint smile appearing on his stoic face.

*Some Time Later*

The sound of the girl crying as she was embraced by the young man could be heard.

When silence returned, Tomoya said.

Tomoya: "Are we nothing more than entertainment?"

Shinomiya: "Yes and no... in your reality, you were as real as you hoped, but in our host's reality, you're just entertainment. Accept it," the boy said with a cold voice.

Nagisa: "At least... at least my little one could grow up happy in that reality, with us. I hope in our reality she did too. I pray to the gods that my parents could take care of her well, at least better than what we couldn't do," said the girl in a sad and desolate tone, tears running down her pretty face. The sight of the pitiful girl would break the heart of the most insensitive person.

Tomoya lovingly rubbed her back from behind.

Tomoya: "If we're going to serve someone, I want to meet them," said the young man seriously.

Shinomiya: "Don't rush it; he'll come on his own. Besides, you can always take a look at what he's doing," he said, pointing in front of them. Then, a huge screen materialized and showed Tadano's perspective.

Author's note: Well here is the chapter although a little late hehe I'm sorry for this, the truth is that this author was sick for almost a day and a half. If it weren't for the kind care of this author's parents she could have kicked the bucket hehe. I couldn't use my laptop while I was sick, so now that I'm feeling better I was able to translate the chapter I had pending. I'm sorry to everyone for the delay. Although I don't promise a chapter tomorrow, I promise to try to bring it. leaving the sad topics. What the past of these Tomaya and Nagisa will be, you will find out in the future, along with the possible future of his daughter. Remember to drink plenty of water and that I love you very much. Sincerely your depressive author.

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