Damien Crowell was just a regular high school student who took a regular tunnel on his way to school—until one day, that tunnel spit him out into a completely different world. Instead of his usual path, he finds himself in a dark forest that stretches on for days, running on nothing but sheer stubbornness and a tiny water bottle. Just when he thinks he's going to die, he stumbles upon a castle straight out of a fairy tale (or a theme park) and promptly passes out. When he wakes up, he's in a prison cell, surrounded by confusingly handsome men who speak gibberish—until a beautiful, horned beastman with perfect hair and a translator necklace finally lets him understand. Now, trapped in a fantasy world where every guy looks like they stepped out of a modeling agency, Damien’s biggest challenge isn’t just survival—it’s trying to figure out why *he* always looks like a mess in comparison. Can he make it back home, or will he end up staying just to admire all the beautiful faces? Join Damien as he navigates a strange new world, awkward introductions, and a whole lot of unexpected feels in this hilarious, fantasy adventure! Check my Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Aoki_Kun520 Join my Patreon: patreon.com/Aoki_Kun520 Join my LINE Group: https://line.me/R/ti/g/r8NgVY8w5F
He tried to mimic the strokes of a swimmer he'd seen on TV, reaching out with his hands to push the water—only to let go of the float.
"Huh…?"
He found himself floundering as he plunged into the water.
Surprised, he struggled to stay afloat, but he couldn't rise to the surface. Meanwhile, his parents, still laughing, continued to pull only the float, drifting further and further away.
"Dad! Mom! Wait! I'm right here!"
He cried out with all his strength, but his voice turned to nothing but splashes and bubbles, and his parents didn't notice him at all.
"Wait! I'm right here! Don't leave me!"
They drifted farther away until, at last, they disappeared from his view.
"Dad! Mom! Please, save me!"
Damien reaching out his hand and suddenly found himself staring at the familiar canopy above his bed.
…A dream?
"That dream… It's been a while since I last had it."