「Therefore, you have died. I’m very sorry.」

「I see」

The old man then bows deeply. The shining clouds in the background begin to spread. The clouds spread everywhere like a rug with no end. But, I appear to be sitting on top of a tatami mat. It’s a simple 4.5 tatami room (Although there is no wall or ceiling) that floats above the clouds. There is a low dining table along with a tea cabinet and an old fashion television and black rotary-dial telephone.

And before my eyes is God. Or at least he says he is. For a God to say that I was killed by mistake, I don’t feel like I died.

If I remember correctly, I was coming home from school. I was in on my way back home because it suddenly began to rain. The moment I tried to take a shortcut through a nearby park, I was attacked by a radiant light and thunderous roar.

「I neglected to check for people earlier before I dropped lightning. I’m really sorry. There are reasonable amount of humans that die from lightning strikes, but this time it was completely unexpected in this case.」

「Did I get hit directly by thunder and die…I see. So this IS A CRUSADE!」[TL note: Did you get the reference? what is actually says >>I see, Then this place is heaven? <<]

「No, this is even further above heaven; this is the world where Gods reside… That’s right; this should be called the Realm of Gods. Humans are truly unable to come here. You were specially summoned by me! ermm…Mo…Mochizuki.」

「Touya. I’m Mochizuki Touya.」

「Yes, yes, Mochizuki Touya-kun.」

God pours hot water into the teapot while saying that and pours tea into a teacup. Oh, a tea stalk is standing straight up.

「However, aren’t you a little too calm? You died, I thought you would be more confused and upset.」

「Because there is no sense of reality? It feels like I’m inside a dream. To say this and that had occurred, there is no helping it.」

「To view things philosophically, hmm.」

Still, I didn’t think I would die at the age of 15. Suu (sipping noise)…I drink the tea. Delicious.

「So after this, what will happen to me now? Heaven or Hell, which one?」

「No, no, you died because of my mistake, so I can revive you immediately」

God hesitantly says. What is it? I wonder if there is a problem.

「There is no way you can revive in your original world. Sorry, but there is such a rule. Truly I am sorry for this circumstance. So~」

「Hai…」

「You can be revived in another world. To start a so-called second life, that’s it. I understand that you can’t agree, but」

「That’s okay.」

「……That’s okay?」

I interrupt him speaking by replying immediately and God looks at me with an absent-minded face.

「I understand your position’s circumstances and do not intent to force things. I am grateful to be revived. That’s fine」

「…Really, for your personality to be like this. For that world to have such a great person…truly regrettable.」

God looks dispirited. I was once called an old child, so I feel a little embarrassed. Although, I don’t mind so much.

「At least let me atone for something. To a certain extent, I can grant you something.」

「Well, even if you say so…」

First is my revival in my original world, but that is impossible. Well, after I go to another world, it’ll be nice to have something useful…

「After this, the world I’m going to, what kind of place is it?」

「Compared to your original world, it is not as developed. It’s approximately about halfway through what your world calls the Medieval Ages. Well, not all are at the same level.」

Hmm, standard of living seems to have dropped considerably. I’m worried if I can manage in such a place. Will it be okay for me to jump into a world I have no knowledge in? Huh?

「Umm, that one wish.」

「Oh, what is it what is it. I’ll grant anything.」

「This, can you make it so that I can use it in the other world?」

I say as I pull it out from the pocket of my uniform. An all-purpose mobile phone that was like a small metal board. A so-called smart phone.

「This? Well, it is possible…. It will be limited. But it’ll still be beneficial….」

「For example?」

「You mostly can’t do direct interference. Telephone calls, emails, posting a message on a site, stuff like that. There is no problem if you just read. That is right, I’ll make preparations so you can at least be able to call me.」

「That’s enough.」

If I can take knowledge from my original world, this will become a powerful weapon. There’s no mistake. It’ll be useful no matter what it does.

「You can charge your battery with your magical power and such. You don’t have to worry about your battery dying.」

「Magic? There exists a power such as that in the other word? Then perhaps with magic?」

「There is. You know what, you can be able to use it immediately」

I can be able to use magic. That sounds interesting. I’m going to enjoy going to another world.

「Now then, it isn’t long before you are revived.」

「Thank you very much for everything.」

「No, originally I’m the one to be blamed. Oh, one last thing, I’m sorry.」

When God gently raises his hands, a warm light wraps around me.

「Since it’s pointless to revive and die again, I’ll give you a raise in basic and physical abilities and in addition, to various other things. Now with this, it’ll very hard for you to die so that it never happens again. That is as long as a stupid god doesn’t drop thunder on you. That is your limit.」

He says as he laughs at himself. I am tempted to laugh as well.

「Once I send you out, I won’t be able to intervene because it’s forbidden. One last present.」

「Thank you.」

「It is not possible to interfere, but I can give advice. Please contact me if you have any trouble.」

God points at my smart phone in my hand when he says that. I know I shouldn’t be able to call God easily, so let’s call only when I’m really troubled.

「Well, see you later .」

God smiles and then I lose consciousness.

When I wake up, I see the sky.

The clouds move slowly and you can hear birds chirping from somewhere.

I get up. There is no pain. I stand up and see mountains and grassland everywhere as I look around. It feels like being somewhere in the countryside.

So this is the other world.

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(Hayate, is that you? What are you doing here, did you get into an argument with Nagi again? )

I see a big tree in the distance. I think there is a road near it.

「For now, I wonder if I’ll meet people along the road?」

I decide as I start walking towards the big tree. Before long, I see the road. This is certainly a road.

「Well, which way to go, but….」

I’m worried whether to go to my right towards the base of the big tree or to the left. Hmm, if I go right, it’ll take me 1 hour and if I go left, it’ll take me 8 hours to reach a town. If that’s the case, I’m worried….while thinking, my smart phone inside my pocket suddenly made a noise. (TL: you know, ring tone)

When I take out my phone I see “God incoming”.

「Hello?」

『Oh, it connected, it connected. It seems you arrived safely.』

When I put the phone to my ear, I hear God’s voice. It was only some time ago that I parted ways, yet I feel some nostalgia.

『I forgot to say that your smart phone’s map and directions have changed to that world. Please use it.』

「Is that so? That saves me a lot of trouble. I was just lost.」

『As expected. I thought it was acceptable to send you into a town, but I think I would have caused a commotion and be troublesome. A place away from the public, in that case, I was a loss about where to send you.』

「Hmm, I guess so.」

I answer while smiling wryly. Certainly I do not know where to go. Because, I have neither an acquaintance or hometown

『You will have no trouble reaching town while you check the map. Well then, do your best.』(TL

「Yes。Well then.」

When I hang up, manipulate the screen on the smart phone, and launch the map application. A map is displayed with me at the center. The nearby road is extended. I think this is the road I’m on. When I scroll down the road, there is a town to the west. Let’s see…rifuretto? So, the town of Refuretto.

「Alright, let’s go that way.」

I check the direction with the compass app and begin walking west.

After walking for quite some time, I start to think that this is a pretty bad situation.

First of all, there is no food. There is no water either. Even if I arrive at the town, after that? I have no money. I have a wallet, but can this currency really be used? If you think logically, this probably can’t be used. What shall I do now…?

While walking absentmindedly, I hear a sound from behind. I look back and see something in the distance approaching. Is that…a carriage? This is the first time I saw a carriage. I hope somebody could let me get on……

To have first contact right after coming to another world, but the question is what to do. The carriage stopped? Please give me a ride. I might be turned away so I decide to quit. Why?

As the carriage approaches, I discover that the carriage is remarkably high class. Gorgeous craftsmanship and a solid build. I am certain only a noble or rich person can ride one.

How to stop such a person 「Insolent fellow! You will be punished！」However it sounds unbearable. I give way to the carriage approaching from behind and move to the side.

The carriage rattles and raises a dust cloud while it passes by me. Having passed by without trouble, I go back on the road. As I start walking, I notice the carriage stopping.

「You！ You over there！」

The carriage door slams open and a white haired gentleman with a splendid moustache appears. Wearing a stylish scarf and mantle, on his chest was a shining rose brooch.

「What is it…？」

While the gentleman with a excited look approaches me, in the corner of my mind, I say 「Oh、I understand the language」and I am relieved.

My shoulders are firmly grasped and my whole body is being stared at.

「Tell me where you got these clothes！？」

「Huh？」

For a moment, I am dumbfounded and didn’t understand what he said, but the moustache gentleman moves around me unconcerned, taking a good look at my school uniform that I’m wearing.

「I have not seen such a design。And this sewing…how on earth…Hmmm……」

I understand somehow. In short, this uniform is rare. Perhaps this world doesn’t have such clothes. Well, if that’s so.

「……If you like it, shall I give it to you？」

「Really！？」

To my proposal, the moustache gentleman vigorously takes the bait.

「These clothes were sold to me from a traveling merchant, but I’ll hand it over if you like it. However, it’ll be troublesome if I sold everything I’m wearing. So in the next town, I’ll be grateful if I receive different clothing…」

I can’t say that these clothes are from another world, so I made up a list of excuses. If these clothes were sold for some money, I’ll be saved. I did not want to attract attention, so perhaps this is killing two birds with one stone.

「Very well! Please get on the carriage. I will give you a ride to the next town. And there, I will prepare you some new clothes and you’ll sell those clothes to me.」

「Then, this deal is complete.」

The moustache gentleman and I firmly shake hands. I get a ride on the carriage and it was three hours of shaking till the next town, Rifuretto. Meanwhile, the gentleman with the moustache (who seems to be called Zanakku-san) accepts the jacket of the uniform that I take off and confirms the feel of the seam with great interest.

Zanakku-san is in the fashion business and was on his way back from a meeting today. I see that when my clothes are involved, that reaction is understandable.

Speaking of me, I am enjoying the scenery that was passing by the window of the carriage. To see a different world. From now on, this is my new world.

Three hours after I met Zanakku-san. I was jolted and rocked, and finally the carriage arrived at refuretto.

The town’s guard-like soldier salutes, asks a light question, and then promptly allows us to enter. From the soldier’s attitude Zanakku-san seems to be considerably famous.

The wagon rattles as we enter the town. Every time we advanced on the old-fashioned stone pavement, the box-shaped body shook repeatedly. Before long shops start to line up, the carriage stopped in front of a one shop when we entered the crowded main street.

「Well, please come down. Let’s arrange your clothes here.」

Zanakku-san said that, and I get off the carriage. There was a thread and needle logo signboard on the shop, under that i see letters and notice this is bad.

「I can’t read it……」

The letters on the signboard can’t be read. Isn’t this considerably unpalatable. I can talk but cannot read letters… Well, because its possible to have a conversation i can have somebody teach me… I have to study.

Zanakku-san lead me into the store’s interior and several store clerks greet us.

「Welcome home, owner」

For a moment I am surprised by the store clerks’ words.

「Owner?」

「This is my shop. Leaving that aside, before we change your clothes. Hey, somebody choose clothes that suit him!」

Zanakku-san urged me into the dressing room (Not a curtain to divide the room, but an actual room) and pushed me into it. And then several clothes were brought. To change clothes, i take off the jacket of the blazer, remove the necktie and take off my shirt. I wore a black t-shirt under that but then the look in Zanakku-san eyes changed again.

「!? You, are you going to sell those under clothes!」

A bandit.

In the end, Zanakku-san made me sell everything i have. Everything from socks to shoes. When told to even sell my trunks, i honestly felt tired.(Maybe dejected is better?) I don’t understand your feeling, but i wish you understood mine.

Clothes and shoes are prepared instead, it is easy to move in and altogether robust, I had no complains. Its not flashy and the thick feeling is wonderful. This won’t stand out.

「So, how much are you going to sell your clothes to me. Of course, you can’t attach money to the weight of thread, but is there an amount desired?」

「Even if you say so…. Because I don’t know the market price, i can’t say anything. It should be very expensive but…actually, I’m penniless.」

「Is that so…that is unfortunate. Okay, then about 10 pieces of gold coins.」

...I can only nod as I don’t know the value of 10 gold coins....

「So, with that」

「Is that so! Then here」

I’m handed 10 gold coins. Its about the size of a 500 yen coin, with something like a lion carved bas-relief. This is my entire fortune. Lets try to use it carefully.

「By the way, does this town not have something like an inn? I want to secure a place to sleep before the sun goes down.」

「There is an inn in front of the road on the right hand go down one house. 『The silver moon』 if you look upwards towards the signboard you’ll soon understand.」

Even if i locate the signboard I can’t read it… Well i can ask a person to see where to go. Because words can be comprehended.

「I understand. Then here」

「Oh. If you obtain unusual clothes again bring them to me」

I bid farewell to Zanakku-san as i go out. The sun is still high. I took out the smartphone from the inside pocket, I turn on the power and it is before 2pm.

「I thought about it in the carriage, but…does this match the time…?」

Well, from the position of the sun, i don’t think it is out of sync in a big way.

Suddenly realizing, I make up my mind and launch the map application. Then a map of the whole town is displayed, present locations and even the full name of the stops were displayed. With this I’ll never get lost. The inn 『The Silver Moon』is properly displayed. However….

「This billboard….『Fashion King Zanakku』…was what was written」

I began walking towards the inn while feeling that Zanakku-san’s naming sense is a bit disappointing.

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