The weather was gloomy. Isamu should have stayed at home and played video games, but he felt strangely bored, so he decided to go out for a walk.
And then, it started raining.
Fortunately, he reached his destination by the time the rain started falling — the game center, which was a large arcade arcade.
This game center had several levels with many machines and a variety of games. Isamu would occasionally come here to play video games.
Although he was a solo gamer, the arcade had its own unique charm that couldn't be compared to playing single-player games at home. Of course, this was also a part of his childhood memories.
Isamu had spent a lot of pocket money on arcade games when he was younger. He had friends who played arcade games with him, but he no longer kept in contact with them.
Isamu first played a new fighting game, then a racing game, and then a shooting game. That was when he unexpectedly saw …
"Class President?"
A beautiful girl with short dark brown hair and half-rimmed eyeglasses was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and blue trousers. Her eyes were deep red, and she had a beautiful face. She had a cold expression as she stood in front of a shooting arcade.
She was holding a gun with both hands and aiming it at the screen. She moved the gun at high speed and kept pulling the trigger. The arcade kept ringing with gunshots and enemies' screams.
Not only was Isamu astonished by this scene, he also felt that it was beautiful. He felt that this girl was so cool that she seemed like a real gunslinger.
The girl's name was Riho Heijo. She was the class president of Isamu's class. She had excellent grades, was steady, and reliable. Although she didn't like to smile or talk, she was quite popular in class, and was viewed as a big sister.
Isamu hadn't spoken much with her before, so they weren't familiar with each other. It was rather unexpected to meet her here.
Isamu had never heard that this class president liked to play video games. He felt that her hobbies should be literary novels …
Did she come to this game center to avoid the rain?
Isamu wanted to go over and greet her. But she was currently playing a video game, and he wasn't sure if she would be willing to meet her classmates here … Perhaps it would be better for him to leave quietly?
Just as he was hesitating, Riho noticed his gaze and turned her head.
Their eyes met.
Isamu's heart inexplicably trembled when he met Riho's deep red eyes.
Her beautiful red eyes had an indifferent expression. Her gaze even seemed somewhat empty, as if there was nothing in the world that was worth caring about.
"Hello … Seima-san," she greeted him lightly.
"Er … hello, Class President … I didn't expect to meet you here, haha." Isamu giggled foolishly.
Riho merely glanced at him before she continued to focus on her game screen.
Isamu felt rather awkward. He didn't know if he should leave or stay.
Feeling that the class leader's condition was a bit strange, he decided to stay after some hesitation. He walked to the girl, put in a coin, and played the game with her.
Isamu then discovered that the class president was astonishingly strong! His marksmanship was as accurate as if he had practiced it before. There were almost no mistakes.
Is she familiar with this game? Did he come here often?
No way … Isamu didn't feel like this person was someone who came here often. Otherwise, they would have met long ago.
Out of curiosity, he asked.
"Class Rep, you're really good at it. Do you come here often to play this game?"
"No, this is my first time playing." Riho answered calmly.
For the first time ever … Isamu was rendered speechless by Seiji's arrogance.
"Did you come here to avoid the rain?"
"Yes."
"I occasionally come here to play …"
After exchanging a few words, they couldn't continue the conversation.
Isamu then gave some reminders about the game's content. Riho listened quietly.
Shooting, reloading, insta-killing the minions, shooting the boss … The two of them passed one stage after another with outstanding performance. Finally, they cleared the entire game and saw the ending screen.
After putting down the game gun, Isamu wanted to ask the class president if she wanted to continue playing with him. However, he suddenly heard howling!
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh —"
At first, this sound sounded like a human's, but then it sounded like a wild beast's. While everyone in the game center was surprised, Isamu also thought of a strange dream …
Could it be that the Sin Mask in the dream, Sin Activation, happened in reality!?
He didn't have much time to think before he heard multiple screams, the sound of heavy blows, the sound of crashing, and the screams of agony!
BOOM!!!
Isamu, Riho, and the others looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure viciously crashing into a machine at a corner. The person's entire body smashed into the machine, and the person's body was twisted as blood spurted everywhere …
It was impossible for that person to hit it himself … He was thrown there!
While everyone else was still in a daze, Isamu realized something.
No matter what it was, it might really be the Sin Mask Activation, or it might be something else. In short, a monster had appeared here!!
What should I do!?
I can only escape … This is not a strange dream, I have no power at all! Nor do I have any weapons!!
Just as Isamu was thinking this, a gigantic monster appeared in his field of vision.
This monster's body was red, and its head resembled a black bird's head. Its claws were long, while its feet were short and stubby. Numerous gray spikes protruded from its entire body, especially its back. Faint red mist was coming out of its mouth. It was hideous and vicious, giving everyone a tremendous sense of fear!
Some people instantly screamed and ran away, some collapsed on the ground with weak legs, some were stunned, and some were trembling all over …
I need to escape!!!
Isamu turned around to leave. Of course, he felt bad about abandoning everyone here, but there was really nothing he could do. The only thing he could do was drag the class president along with him … er, where was the class president!?
Isamu turned around and was astonished to see that his class president, the girl named Riho Heijo, was actually walking towards the monster by herself!!
"Class President!! Don't go over there!!! "Isamu shouted loudly.
However, Riho didn't stop. Instead, she reached out her hand towards the monster.
Was she insane!!? Isamu was astonished to the extreme.
The bird monster also reached out and lightly grabbed Riho's hand … not at all!!
This wasn't a fairy tale movie about a beauty and the beast!!!
The real scene was that the bird monster reached out with its claws and grabbed Riho! It grabbed her!!
Riho screamed pitifully. Her voice was filled with incomparable pain.
This was only natural.
Would there be any other outcome for reaching out her hand towards a monster like that!?
Isamu was unable to understand why his class president would do such a thing. He didn't even want to call her an idiot or call her an idiot. He was simply too astonished.
No matter what the reason was, one thing was quite clear now.
His class president was about to die!
The very next second, right in front of him! She was about to be crushed to death by the monster!!
And he was unable to stop it.
He was unable to do anything as he watched someone he knew die in front of him.
Why?
Because he didn't have the power …
'No! I have the power!! '
However, that wasn't a power that he could use in real life. That was a power from his dreams, a power that he could only use in his dreams …
'Give up! Then run away. The only thing you can do now is protect your own life. ' A voice spoke to Isamu.
'No! If you run away now, you'll live in the shadow of abandoning your classmate for the rest of your life. ' Another voice spoke to Isamu.
But even if he didn't run away, he wouldn't be able to save her!
No, it was possible! As long as he used the power from his dreams in real life …
Turn dreams into reality!
Turn dreams into reality!!
'Isamu Seima, what's your dream!?'
'My dream is …'
Isamu's mental state suddenly rose to a higher level as he came into contact with something hidden in his heart.
A certain phrase appeared in his mind. It was as if that person had intentionally given him a hint, or guidance.
"Your justice lies within yourself."
'I understand now, Harano-kun.
'Appear! Activate!! My power!!! '
Isamu's mind connected with Isamu's, and his soul trembled. Something hidden in his heart rose up and transformed into an owl mask on his face.
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