Sleeping Prince

Become stronger? Kouro does want to become stronger.

Ever since he was reincarnated and when he found out that this world was from his favorite game, 'Honkai Impact'. Kouro has made up his mind to change the fate of the world for the better.

Why doesn't he have the common goals that protagonists who suffer the same fate as him often make such as creating a harem, becoming the strongest or becoming a god and so on.

Why did he choose a goal like saving the world that the protagonist in the game already had from the start?

Even if he does nothing, the protagonists will still save the world, ending their story and the world with a 'Good Ending'.

If anyone were to ask him that, Kouro would simply shake his head as the answer would not be understood by them.

He can only confirm that he is determined to change people's destinies for the better than the original plot.

Therefore Kouro wanted a power, a power that could withstand the third eruption and even a power that could complete the third eruption.

Ever since he discovered that this was the world of Honkai's impact, Kouro had only focused on training and learning to become stronger.

What a strange choice.

Though it's clear that this world is vast and beautiful to explore, especially with the women who treat the men special.

You can practice polygamy and have many women by your side without breaking the laws.

Even if you can't afford to create a harem due to economic issues, the government will help you solve that.

Furthermore, Kouro is also known to have a huge amount of savings that allows him to splurge without worry for the rest of his life.

Kouro has everything to live comfortably, Treasure, Throne... And Women if he wants them.

But why would he leave it all behind and instead make a choice that would endanger his life?

His grandfather who trained him even asked the same question, but Kouro would not explain.

It was only Kouro's burning determined gaze that made his grandfather understand.

Sometimes, one's life choices are not based on logic.

Since then, his grandfather's lecherous nature disappeared and was replaced by the serious nature of a military instructor.

Kouro was taught to value time like gold, so he always focused on efficiency making him not explore the delicious food in the world and not even choose fast food blindly.

He follows the healthiest diet according to the needs of the human body derived from scientific theories.

The food has no flavor or even tastes bad at all.

The advantage is that the food can be stored for a long time, and at the same time has sufficient nutrients.

This makes Kouro's taste receptors duller than those of ordinary humans.

Although he had lived in the city for 15 years, he did not know the city very well as he only focused on places that were safe from the impact of the Third Eruption.

To be honest, his actions were extreme and even felt like self-harm.

Fortunately, his habits started to change for the better after activating the 'System'.

Kouro's hectic training and study schedule started to become more relaxed. He now often eats lunch at the cafeteria with his friends while at academy.

He also started to hang out with girls his age at academy like a normal school student, this slowly but surely started to ease his phobia symptoms.

This made Kouro realize that he was too focused on his goal that he forgot to rest and pause to enjoy the process.

Even so, his obsession became purer and his thoughts clearer to the point that it could be felt directly by Mei who was training with him.

...

Kouro paused for a moment and stared at the bamboo sword in his hand before tightening his grip.

"Become stronger... That's true. I want to become stronger. "

Kouro then raised his head and looked straight at Mei.

"I won't regret if I lose, I'll only regret that I wasn't strong enough, that's my motto. "

People say that the eyes are the window to the soul.

Mei who was looking straight into Kouro's eyes felt her consciousness being sucked into Kouro's clear eyes.

At that moment, Mei felt that she was immersed in an infinite shadow that made her feel fear.

But in that instant, Mei felt a burning fire that brought her back to consciousness.

'Was that an illusion? But... It felt very real....'

Mei blinked a few times while panting before realizing that she had been sweating profusely.

As she was lost in thought, Kouro's worried voice woke her up.

"Mei-senpai, it looks like you're already exhausted, how about we call it a day?"

"Uh? Oh? Okay. " Mei subconsciously nodded her head and lowered her bamboo sword.

Her mind was focused on Kouro now.

"Ah, Mei-senpai can I borrow this bamboo sword? I want to practice my sword techniques later. " Kouro asked while swinging it a few times.

"That's no problem, then... See you tomorrow. " Mei said and waved her hand to Kouro who walked away.

She looked at Kouro's back with a calm expression, but inside she secretly felt admiration for him.

As a fellow martial artist, she was amazed that Kouro had such an obsession.

Moreover, she still remembered that boundless darkness, no matter what it was, Kouro' determination was like the burning fire that woke her up.

Kouro's determination that was so indomitable. This was the first time she had come across someone who had such determination and persistence.

..

The next day, in the classroom.

There was a beautiful and young teacher teaching, and then charming schoolgirls who were full of energy.

Of course, there was the conspicuous presence of Kouro who sat in his seat and yawned widely.

"*Hoamm..."

"Hmm? Kouro-kun did you stay up late playing games yesterday?" Said the female student beside him in a worried tone.

"Huh... You could say that, I was so excited that I forgot to sleep... *Hoamm..." Kouro said slowly while yawning.

'Huh... Foolish me to be so excited about practicing Hokushin Itto-ryu swordsmanship that I forgot grandfather's advice. '

Study well, practice well, eat well and rest well, oh and don't forget to take a nap.

Basically similar to the principles of a certain martial arts school which is also the same obscene grandfather.

But because of [Status Recovery] which not only heals wounds but also removes physical and mental fatigue, he became dependent on it.

'I'll have a mental breakdown if I continue to not rest well like before... Especially if I continue to rely on [Status Recovery]... I'll never sleep!'

Thinking this, Kouro then turned to look at the girl beside him before saying, " Kyouko-chan... I'm going to sleep for a while, wake me up when class is over. "

Kyouko looked at Kouro who had a tired expression, this made her feel pity so she quickly accepted his request.

"Leave it to me, Kouro-kun! I promise to make you sleep comfortably!"

"I'm counting on you, Kyouko-chan. "

Kouro said as he raised his thumb and then settled into a comfortable sleeping position.

Coincidentally Kouro's sleeping position made his head face Kayoko's face.

Kyouko was initially a little flushed at the thought of Kouro doing that on purpose, but after seeing him quickly fall into a deep sleep, she knew that she was overthinking it.

Even so she didn't feel disappointed as she could stare at Kouro's sleeping face to her heart's content!

Kyouko rested her face with one hand looking at Kouro attentively, her gaze then went to Kouro's lips.

"... *Gulp... "

She gulped down her saliva before quickly shaking her head.

'You perverted Kyouko! How dare you have such impure thoughts! You'll only break Kouro-kun's trust! Not to mention this is still in class!'

Fortunately, Kyouko was aware and able to control her lust.

Even so she still secretly glanced at Kouro's defenseless lips.

Since that day, since Kouro was unable to sleep in the office during his internship, he finally got into the habit of sleeping during class.

There was one time Kouro was noticed by the teacher for sleeping in class and was told to come forward to do a high level problem in order to give him a 'punishment'.

But too bad for the teacher that Kouro is someone who has expert-level knowledge.

Kouro not only answered the question, but also explained it in such a simple and understandable way to the other students that the teacher was mentally struck.

Since that day, no teacher has tried to disturb Kouro in his nap.

This led the girls to give him the nickname 'Sleeping Prince' because he often slept in class and had a mind like a stone.

Kouro is a normal, healthy boy but has a 'dense' personality that makes him very slow to understand girls' feelings.

Because of this, the girls secretly made a contest of 'Who can kiss Kouro while he is sleeping'.

Kouro doesn't know that his first kiss is at stake, and he often treats the girls to food.

Truly, sometimes ignorance brings happiness.