NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4
In this world, besides reincarnators like myself, there are also many people who have been transported directly into the world of Asfial.
Their number is much higher than I expected… Even in a small town like Elarcton, there are one or two of them.
A common trait among these reincarnators and transported individuals is that they possess higher physical abilities and more magical power compared to the inhabitants of Asfial.
Additionally, many of them have powerful blessings, and except for a few exceptions, reincarnators and transported individuals are generally stronger than the residents of this world.
Therefore, many of them utilize their abilities to become adventurers, with the next most common profession being magicians. Both of these fields are talent-driven, and as long as they don’t commit any crimes, reincarnators and transported individuals who come to this world usually end up successful.
Since I rarely leave Elarcton, I don’t often encounter other reincarnators or transported individuals, but I hear many rumors about them.
“What’s wrong, Greu?”
“It’s the Kurohime. She came to this town…”
Everyone, including Greu standing before me, fell silent as a particular person entered the tavern.
In the eerie silence, I followed Greu’s gaze to see a group standing at the entrance of the tavern.
(…That person must be a transported individual, and a Japanese one at that.)
A woman dressed in black, blending into the night, with lustrous black hair rare in this country, swaying behind her.
Around her, tall women in matching black outfits guarded her, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.
The moment I saw that group, I instantly recognized that the girl at the center was from my homeland.
“She’s incredibly beautiful. I’ve heard rumors from the capital.”
“Yeah, she is.”
Even in this world filled with extraordinarily attractive people, the breathtakingly beautiful girl drew the attention of everyone in the tavern meant for commoners.
Her fair skin contrasted sharply with her long, sleek black hair reaching her waist, and her sharp, determined eyes. Her gothic black outfit made everyone stop and stare at her for a moment.
Surrounding her were women in top-tier armor, the kind high-ranking adventurers wear, exuding an air of grandeur like a theatrical troupe.
“They say she’s a princess from some country. Seeing her in person, she truly lives up to the rumors.”
“The people around her seem like a royal guard protecting a princess. It’s intimidating.”
Her group occupied a corner of the tavern, creating an atmosphere of tension and vigilance, which was unusual for the typically noisy tavern.
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“…Is this the popular manga lately?”
“Yes! It’s the most popular manga in Weekly Champ. I read it too!”
Walking 10 kilometers from Moon Gate to Akane Village, you’d find a lonely convenience store with an oddly large parking lot in the middle of vast farmlands.
In this Showa-era frozen area, the only modern spot, this convenience store, stocks the latest fashion magazines and weekly publications every week.
At the only convenience store in Akane Village, young Kida-kun works the night shift, a rare sight in the village.
“Thank you for ordering this for me. I haven’t read manga in a while.”
“No problem! I love manga too, and I’m happy Allen-san is interested in it!”
What I’m holding is the first volume of the popular rom-com manga “Yumekoi,” chosen by Kida-kun.
The reason for buying such a thing is simple: it’s to make contact with the Kurohime, a transported individual.
In that situation, it would be difficult for an unknown man to approach her. Women who admired her were constantly watching, and offering something like cheap chocolate wouldn’t get her attention.
Moreover, considering the possibility of food being poisoned, it’s not wise to give food to someone you’re meeting for the first time in another world.
So, I decided to buy something that might interest her, considering her age, and bring it to the world of Asfial.
That’s why I chose “Yumekoi,” a popular manga recommended by manga-loving Kida-kun, along with a women’s fashion magazine.
Compared to Earth, Asfial severely lacks entertainment. For someone who lived in Japan, this would be tough.
Unlike me, who gradually adapted from birth as a reincarnator, transported individuals are suddenly thrown into another world and are likely starved for entertainment… at least that’s what I thought.
“Is this okay? This is a women’s fashion magazine.”
“Yes, it’s fine. A friend asked for it.”
Kida-kun seemed puzzled that I requested a women’s fashion magazine, but he accepted my explanation and handed me the package of books.
(I spent quite a bit of money. I hope this works…)
Not knowing her tastes, I also ordered some shonen manga and light novels besides “Yumekoi” and the fashion magazine.
However, with my only source of income being helping the elderly, even spending a few thousand yen was a significant blow.
Hoping these items would catch the Kurohime’s interest, I took the package and entered the Moon Gate.