The Dream Code: Yume no Kodo [Light Novel] Vol. 1 – Page 14

Page 14

Following Nuuko’s clear directive, Mitsu found himself at a bustling club event, the air thick with pulsing music and a vibrant crowd. It was here, amidst the organized chaos, that he met them: Yuki, Poi, Shika, and Jing. These were the four girls Nuuko had spoken of, the chosen ones, and already, as he approached, he could sense their admiration, their fervent connection to the digital persona he had become. They were, he learned, students at the same high school, bound together not just by friendship, but by a shared devotion to Nihonadin. Yuki Nawamara, in particular, was a driving force, the founder and most ardent supporter of their Nihonadin fan club, her enthusiasm infectious. The other girls, Poi, Shika, and Jing, were loyal members and close confidantes of Yuki.

^{Yuki (With Glass), Poi, Shika and Jing [The Dream Code]}

As they gathered, the thrum of the music fading into the background of their hushed conversation, Mitsu felt a sense of purpose solidify within him. He looked at each of them, seeing not just fans, but kindred spirits who had also navigated the shadowed currents of neglect. He explained his dream, his impossible journey, the burden and blessing of Kanzaki’s inherited life, and the truth of his existence as a traveler across time. “You have been chosen,” he conveyed with the earnest sincerity that had become his hallmark, “to be saved. If you wish, you can all live with me, and we will build a new life, a family, together.”

The girls listened, their eyes wide with a mixture of awe and disbelief, yet beneath it all, a deep-seated yearning. For them, Nihonadin wasn’t just an online idol; he was an inspiration, a beacon of hope. To have their dream boy – the very icon who had touched their lives with his art and words – offer them refuge, a home, a family, was an offer too profound to refuse. Without hesitation, they agreed. Their decision was fueled not only by their admiration but by the stark reality of their own lives – absent or distant parents, a pervasive sense of being overlooked. Mitsu’s offer was not just an escape; it was a promise of belonging.

Mitsu, already a global phenomenon, trusted the revelation Nuuko had imparted. He understood that these girls were not merely admirers; they were survivors, chosen to live in the new era, in the “city of the good,” alongside him and Ava. Their families, being in poverty, or burdened by their own personal struggles and perceiving the girls as a financial or emotional loss, reacted with a quiet, almost relieved acceptance. This, in turn, deepened the girls’ gratitude. They recognized the immense gift they were being given – a chance to live in his beautiful palace, to be part of a family that valued them, to create a future far removed from the shadows of their past. As they integrated into this unique household, their initial awe transformed into a profound sense of belonging, their loyalty to Mitsu solidifying with each passing day, cementing their place as cherished members of his extraordinary, burgeoning family.