Zero Point: The Immortal's Rebirth
ARC I - The Memories of a Lost Life
Osaka Middle School, Osaka, Japan
For the first time in what felt like eternity, he saw himself—not as Experiment-00, not as Zero, but as Kenzo Fujiwara.
A young boy full of dreams, standing on stage under the golden glow of the setting sun, delivering his graduation speech.
Kenzo adjusted the microphone, scanning the crowd. Familiar faces smiled back at him—his teachers, his friends, his family.
Kenzo Fujiwara(14 years old)
Hello, my name is Kenzo Fujiwara. It is an honor to stand here today as part of Osaka Middle School. I want to thank my teachers for guiding me, my classmates for making these years memorable, and my parents and little sister, who have always been there to support me. Today is one of the luckiest days of my life, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you. I will continue striving to be better—to build a future worth living for. Thank you all for everything.
Name: Kenzo Fujiwara(14yrs old)
Age: 14 (in 2027) / 23 (in 2036)
Gender: Male
Race/Species: Human
Titles: The Future Genius of Osaka/Osaka’s Brightest Scholar/The Fujiwara Family’s Pride
Affiliations: Osaka Middle School (Graduated in 2027)/University of Tokyo (Studying in 2036)/Osaka Engineering Association (Junior Member, 2036)
Role/Occupation: Honor Student & Scholar/University Research Assistant (2036)
Date of Birth: March 28, 2013
Height: 5'2" in 2027 / 5'6" in 2036
Weight: 120 lbs (54 kg) in 2027 / 145 lbs (66 kg) in 2036
The auditorium erupted in applause. His classmates cheered, his teachers smiled with pride, and at the back of the room, his family waited for him.
As he returned to his seat, they rushed toward him.
Kenji Fujiwara
Son! I’m so proud of you! We’re celebrating tonight—any restaurant you want, my treat!
Name: Kenji Fujiwara
Age: 47 (in 2027) / 53 (in 2036)
Gender: Male
Race/Species: Human
Titles: The Iron Guardian/The Architect of Futures
Affiliations: Osaka Engineering Association/Fujiwara & Sons Constructed Firm/Japanese Defense Innovation Sector(Formerly)
Role/Occupation: Structural Engineer & Security Consultant/CEO of Fujiwara & Sons Construction Firm/Former Military Engineer
Birthday: August 2, 1975
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 159 lbs
Yuika Fujiwara
(Tearing up, pulling him into a tight embrace) "Kenzo… I can’t believe my little boy has grown this much. I love you so much.
Name: Yuika Fujiwara
Age: 39 (in 2027) / 48 (in 2036)
Titles: The Unyielding Mother/The Fujiwara Family’s Light
Affiliations: Osaka General Hospital/Medical Relief Volunteer Network/Fujiwara & Sons Construction Firm (Advisory Role)
Role/Occupation: Pediatrician & Medical Researcher/Medical Volunteer & Humanitarian Worker/Loving Mother & Family Anchor
Gender: Female
Race/Species: Human
Date of Birth: May 17, 1983
Height: 5'6
Weight: 132 lbs
Kenzo Fujiwara(14 years old)
*Kenzo flushed with embarrassment, his classmates sneaking glances.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(14 years old)
(Laughing nervously) "Mom, come on, not in front of everyone…"
Yuika Fujiwara
(Sniffles, still hugging him) "I’m sorry! I just… I’m so proud of you!"
Yuki Fujiwara(9 years old)
(Beaming up at him) "Big brother! I’m proud of you too! Can we play after this?"
Kenzo Fujiwara(14 years old)
*Kenzo knelt and ruffled her hair, giving her a warm smile.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(14 years old)
"Of course, Yuki. I promised, didn’t I?"
In the present—a lifeless, hollow soul drifted in the darkness, watching the scene unfold.
Kenzo Fujiwara, or what was left of him, stood as a silent observer, reliving a life that felt like someone else’s dream.
This was a past that no longer belonged to him.
A world that no longer remembered him.
And yet… in this moment, he could almost feel warmth again.
The Memory Shifts – The Last Happy Day
Château de Chillon, Montreux, Switzerland
A snowy landscape stretched endlessly beneath a pale winter sky.
The Fujiwara family stood together, preparing for their New Year's Eve hike.
Kenzo sat near the fireplace in their cabin, focused on his college project, fingers typing rapidly on his laptop.
Kenji Fujiwara
"Kenzo, come on! We’re hiking
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Barely looking up) "Hold on, Dad, I’m working on something."
Yuika Fujiwara
(Playfully scolding him) "We came all the way here to enjoy ourselves. No work!
Before Kenzo could argue, Yuki Fujiwara (now 18), pulled his sleeve, pouting.
Yuki Fujiwara(18 years old)
"Big brother, you promised you’d come!
Name: Yuki Fujiwara
Age: 9 (in 2027) / 18 (in 2036)
Gender: Female
Race/Species: Human
Titles: The Fujiwara Family’s Ray of Light/Kenzo’s Biggest Admirer
Affiliations: Osaka Elementary School (Graduated in 2030)/Osaka High School (Graduated in 2036)/University of Tokyo (Planned in 2037)
Role/Occupation: Honor Student & Aspiring Neuroscientist/Intern at Osaka Medical Research Initiative (2036)
Date of Birth: September 15, 2018
Height: 4'6" (137 cm) in 2027 / 5'3" (160 cm) in 2036
Weight: 75 lbs (34 kg) in 2027 / 105 lbs (48 kg) in 2036
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo sighed, rubbing his temples before shutting his laptop.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Defeated, smiling softly) "Alright, alright… You win. Let’s go.
Yuika Fujiwara
(Giggling) "You can never say no to your sister, can you?
Yuki Fujiwara(18 years old)
(Blushing) "Mom! Stop embarrassing me!
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo chuckled, rolling his eyes as they headed out into the snow-covered forest.*
The Final Moments Before Fate Intervened
14:02 PM – A Half Hour Later
Snowflakes fell gently as the family played together, laughter echoing in the crisp air.
Kenzo threw a snowball at Yuki.
Yuki Fujiwara(18 years old)
(Gasping) "Who did that?!
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo feigned innocence, trying not to laugh.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Keeping a straight face) "I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Realizing his bad acting, Yuki grabbed a snowball and hurled it straight into his face.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo stumbled back, startled.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Spitting out snow, laughing) "Oh, it’s war now!
The snowball fight erupted, laughter filling the air.
For a brief moment, Kenzo forgot about school, responsibilities, or stress.
This moment… this was happiness.
As the snowball fight settled, their laughter slowly faded into the crisp winter air. The Fujiwara family, still catching their breath, prepared to continue their hike deeper into the mountain trails.
Alright, everyone ready? Let’s head up before the sun starts setting.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo, still grinning from his playful battle with Yuki, suddenly felt a familiar urge.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Awkwardly rubbing the back of his head) "Uh—hold up, I need to take care of something first.
Yuika Fujiwara
(Raising an eyebrow) "What do you mean?
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo waved a hand dismissively.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
Nothing serious! Just—wait for me here, I’ll be quick!
Before anyone could question him further, he turned and jogged in the opposite direction, disappearing behind the trees.
Kenzo wandered off just far enough to be out of sight, stopping near a sturdy tree.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*With a relieved sigh, he leaned against it.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Muttering to himself) "Damn, that feels better.
As he zipped up and turned to head back, something caught his eye through the gaps in the forest.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
A silhouette...
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
No—a structure.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo squinted through the trees.*
There, in the distance, nestled within the mountain’s shadow, stood an ancient castle, its towering stone walls partially buried under layers of frost.
It loomed in eerie solitude, isolated, forgotten, untouched by time.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*His breath hitched*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Eyes widening) "What the hell…?
For a moment, he just stared.
The castle felt different—it didn’t belong here, among the serene beauty of the mountains.
It was as if it existed outside of reality itself.
A creeping unease trickled down his spine.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
*Kenzo shook off the feeling and laughed at himself.*
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Scoffing) "Come on, Kenzo, it’s just a damn castle. Don’t be weird.
Yet, he couldn’t look away.
An overwhelming curiosity gnawed at him.
His feet moved before he could think.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
(Glancing back toward his family, hesitating) "They won’t even notice I’m gone for a few minutes."
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
It was just a castle.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
Just a quick look.
Kenzo Fujiwara(23 year's old)
Nothing bad could happen… right?
Kenzo turned away from the safety of his family—and stepped toward his fate.
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