The 'original world' where everything was 'still' by Yangtaki.
　The time is now 2019 AD - not 2019, but 2019 plus 1014 years, and the year 3032 is the exact year.
　This is information that can be quickly learned by examining the celestial bodies that were outside the range of the 'still'.

　However, many people live in the present day thinking it is 2019 AD.
　This 'Original World' did not have the gentle dream of the 'Winter's Other World (Wintry Dimension)' like the 'Other World'.
　Since all records and memories were completely 'frozen' and a blank year 1014 has passed away, the reaction is natural.
　So, as far as people's perceptions are concerned -.

"--In mid-2017, there was a worldwide uproar over 'extreme weather' and 'harbingers of a natural disaster' and a significant drop in temperatures compared to the previous year... 2018 saw a small-scale ice age, the 'Little Ice Age,' experts said. They announced, but as we entered 2019, the 'Little Ice Age' was easily over. Everyone felt like, "Oh, it wasn't a big deal," and they went back to their lives - and they went back to their lives.

　Two months have passed since then.

　It must not have been an easy two months because there was water damage due to the melting snow, but there are many areas that escaped the floods.
　But there are many areas that were spared from flooding, and for some people, the memory of temperature changes already has no place in their minds.

　It's hard to keep paying attention to something that wasn't actually harmful.
　Most importantly, the main reason is that it was not a 'real Little Ice Age' but a 'magical standstill'.
　The surgeon, Yotaki, had adjusted it to cause less damage than the actual Little Ice Period.

　-- There would come a time when he would lose and release this icing.

　That's what Yotaki was unconsciously hoping for, so this 'original world' didn't have nightmares of natural disasters or the Great Depression.

　So if there was a problem, it was only the people in positions that could confirm the passage of 1014.
　The national decision-making bodies and federations have information controls in place to avoid confusion, but the information is slowly being spread. Nevertheless, even if the facts spread to the general public, the only logical explanation needed is the foul of 'magic'. It would take a long time to get to the truth.

　I'm not sure if this is also the effect of the "failure magic" example.

　I'm not going to be able to get any more information on this, but I'm going to be able to tell you what to do.
　I'm sure the detailed verification will be examined from now on using the past vision.

　However, in the 'Original World' that had been sucked out of the 'Demon Poison' by the Yangtaki, it would be a bit of a pain to use a large scale higher level magic.
　The laws of physics, magic laws, and the reasoning of the world have not changed significantly, but clearly the 'original world' was in many ways--thinner (・・・・・・・).

''--Fashion. Arrival.

　While reaffirming that I still have some issues to work on in the "original world", I set foot in the cheap rented room I had moved to with my magic 《Replace Connection》.

　There are six and a half tatami mats with wisps under my feet.
　On the walls are sliding doors with holes covered with paper.
　There is a flickering light on the wooden ceiling.
　It didn't cost much.
　The name on the doorplate is also a pseudonym, as I'm just securing it at warp destination.

Well, Serdra. Yes, a cell phone (smart phone). Just in case, I have a magic stone for communication, but don't use that one as much as possible.
I know. Magic is not allowed in here. Your physical abilities will be reduced to that of a normal person.

　We will hand over the tools we had prepared for when we take separate actions and confirm the promises we made here.

　To be on the safe side, I didn't set up an easy "Connection" in the room.
　The only way to return is through my Replace Connection, so a mechanical means of communication is a must. If you get lost, then you will never be able to return, but ...... Seldora will be fine.

　So I'm going to focus on Kounel, who looks uncomfortable next to me.
　'Gentile' Seldora trusts and sends him off alone.

'Seldra, enjoy this time and this world.
'Oh ....... Of course I'll enjoy it. I'll have a happy continuation, just like you. If not, it won't be worth it to have you 'writing' the ......, ...... continuation for me.

　Serdra nodded back, stopping midway through to say something, her eyes narrowing in delight.
　Then, as they parted, she encouraged the girl in the rivalry position.

'Kounel Shulus, you do your best to enjoy your date, too. There's nothing to be nervous about. The world over here has survived that winter of despair and it's all over now. ...... We're just visiting the world after it's all over. Just remember, it's a continuation of the dream.

　With that advice, he walked away alone.
　He opens the poorly erected door and leaves the rented room like an old man enjoying a walk for the rest of his life.

　I see him off until he disappears, and finally it's just me and Quuner alone.

　Now, we are in a state of reward that Quunel wants.
　But she didn't seem to have the luxury of time, and her gaze still kept moving busily.
　And then she spits out the words that are rushing up from her throat, with emotion.

'This is the 'other world' ......?　I don't really feel it because it's something that went on so easily and I've moved on, but it's ....... This weird-looking house is certainly ......, certainly 'otherworldly'!
But this is the country side, and it's not that different from there. You have to go to the city to see the amazing 'City of Stone'.

　Following Seldra, we left the room as we talked.

　The first thing I saw was the scenery of the days when Yotaki and I lived together.
　Rolling mountains lined the distance, with red, blue, and black tile roofs underneath them. The road is basically a gray concrete road with old-fashioned telephone poles in spots. But sometimes a green footpath stretches out next to an occasional rice field.

　It's a truism that I chose a slightly rural area as my warp destination to reduce the confusion caused by the gap between worlds - and I really don't have good memories of the city.

　I still don't feel comfortable in that city that is full of buildings and busy.
　It is filled with the past, which is really painful, and the heavy sky is crushing me.
　In comparison, the sky here is lighter and more beautiful.
　The wind is pleasant and the air is delicious.
　The memories of living with Yotaki are also all peaceful.

　Even if you lightly roll up the pages, the memories there are still there.


"It was noon on a weekday.
　A brother and sister were on a train.
　A clattering, creaking sound, regular as a cradle.
　It's a local train that runs with few cars.
　The train is aged. But the two brothers and sister were sitting comfortably in their clean seats.
　Both brother and sister were looking out the front window, not next to it.
　But indeed, the brother's right hand and the sister's left hand were superimposed on the seat.
　There were no other passengers in the car, not even two digits.
　In the empty car, the only sound you can hear is the rocking ....... No, if you listen carefully, you will hear a mother with a boy of about five years old whispering softly, "Look, let's go. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. Hearing this, the boy's face lights up and he moves to the window across the street, climbs up on his knees in the seat and then slumps down to the window. He seemed to be well disciplined to be quiet on the train, and he laughed, "Mommy, umi," in a voice that was small for a child.
　The siblings' gazes simultaneously turned to the parent and child.
　The boy's mother noticed this and bowed her head lightly, as if to apologize.
　Immediately, the siblings smiled and shook their heads slightly.
　Then, as they tried to return their gaze - the brother's black eyes and the sister's black eyes met.
　As their eyes met, the siblings faced each other and smiled once more.
　It's not a smile with any meaning.
　But it was a smile that spontaneously spilled out.
　The smile of brother and sister filled the air.
　Only the sounds of trains and children swelled.
　The smell of rusty iron mixed with earth.
　The brother and sister put their hands together and look out the window at the sky, as the serenity fills in.
　I continue to watch the scenery slowly shift.
　It is a dream vision for only a moment.
　Even if it's an illusion, sure.
　The two of us were certainly laughing at this time, full of laughter -


　--a warm memory.

　I was stupid enough to not notice the pain of Yotaki, but it was better than my memories of the city.
　The sky here is the same as the one I saw from the train back then.
　It wasn't a clear day, with a number of cottony white clouds in the air. But it's calm, and the smell of earth reaches the back of my nose wherever I am.
　After looking at this sky for a long time with Kounel, the realization finally hits me.

　--I'm not going to be able to say that I've come back.

　All along I've been wanting to return to 'here' - not to the 'original world' but to this peaceful time.
　I believed my sick sister was waiting for me at this time, so I thought it was my mission to run over and be with her as an older brother.

　So.
　It wasn't the place.
　It was the time that I wanted to get home.
　The blue sky. The smell of earth. The smell of the earth. A gentle breeze.
　I've been wandering around for a long time, wanting to return to this time.

'But it's already ......, done ....... I got to .......

　I confirm the warmth of Se-Yang-Taki in my heart.
　There's also a new addition to the "family" there.
　NOSFI and LAST TIARA...... and, incidentally, TIARA and LAGNE as well.

　And also the "real" you that you have been seeking for a long time is standing here.
　I'm no longer the 'absent' one.
　As everyone's 'family', Aikawa Uzumi is indeed alive.
　I felt as if all my hardships were being rewarded.

I'm back. From that other world, finally ......

　When I came here with Seldra a month ago, I didn't really feel it, because I was so flabbergasted by all the things that were going on.
　Thus, there was no time to take a breath and look at the sky in a daze.

　But now that I'm here without a purpose, I can truly feel the air of home.
　That's why you can read the page titled "Aikawa Uzumi Returns to the Original World" in the skill "Reading".
　Now I can even write the next page by myself.
　It's a continuation of "I'm no longer guided by my parents, Yotaki or Tiara, but I'm leading my own life.

　Just before writing it in his mind, Kounel, who was looking up at the sky, muttered to himself.

'Ugh, woo-hee ....... The sky is blue - ......
'Yeah, it's a blue sky. It's a different sky, just like in another world.

　While agreeing with him, he added a word: "Different.
　Even though the color is the same, the density of the 'Demonic Poison' is clearly different.
　Compared to the other side, this one is thinner.
　The creature trying to pass by at the edge of my vision is also different.

''Huh?　What is that flying?　What is that?
'...... sparrow?'　Oh, it's a sparrow. It's definitely a sparrow. Ha-ha.

　A creature with a name you know is flying in a movement you know.
　Plus, I know the view of the bird as it flies away, which is very calming.

There is a convenience store in the distance: ....... It's been a long time since I've been to a convenience store. Let's get something to eat later.

　I have the languid impression of someone who has returned home from a U-turn.
　In contrast, Kounel, who is supposed to be a tourist, continues to murmur in a very serious manner.

It's not much of a change in the composition of the air at ......?　Magic is hard to activate, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to activate. Obviously, the effect of magic is minimal. You can see the safety of the plant from the casual weeds underfoot. The insects are also ...... are these 'ants' (ants)?　But it's small in size. Isn't the animal monstrous because it's less toxic?　No, it's because the receptacle of the 'qualities' of the souls of the creatures in this world is different--
I'm sure you're aware of the fact that they use counter-magic when they try to use magic. Also, the ants here are basically that big. We don't have anything that can be called a monster over here.
............!

　In the "Other World", the level of influence of the "Demon Poison" and its hostility to humanity will determine whether they are animals or monsters.
　By that standard, all of our "original world" would be animals.
　The only monsters that were there are only Yotaki and me.

　However, that fact seemed to be a real shock to Kounel.
　Even if they were all familiar to me, I could tell from the way they looked that every single thing I saw was novel to Kounel.

'Nah, I see. So it's fundamentally different. Even the carcasses of living things are natural and have no magical elements ...... to change the composition of the soil?　From the taste, there are minerals mixed in, but they don't have a thick taste like magic stones. This one doesn't have the conditions to create a dark cloud, but instead, there's not much to collect--
'Huh ....... Thus, it's nice to sit on the bank or something and wait patiently ...... for the sunset to come out. It feels very much like a holiday ...... and it makes me sleepy .......

　We walked to the edge of the road just in time to see the winter river, and I sat down at the edge of the road as Quuner suddenly squatted down.

　I continue to stare blankly at the skies of my hometown next to where Kounel has begun tasting the soil.
　But I've been living in another world for longer than I have, so maybe the phrase "the sky of my hometown" is strange.

　But now, for sure, I was feeling the peace of nostalgia.
　So, I'd like to be good.

"--From today, this is the sky of my hometown.

　The sky of my hometown soothes my body after so many battles.
　The wind of my hometown blows through and the smell of the earth tickles my nostrils.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

　In the middle of it all, Kounel stood up as if to jump up and roared like a beast.
　I listen to it nearby, and I am soothed by her change in emotion.

''I'm coming to my senses quickly ....... You were more 'confused' when I wandered into another world.

　I know exactly how Kounell feels right now.
　When I wandered into another world too, I would check out every corner of the city and be surprised to find the differences.

'Hah, hah, hah ....... And, rather than ......, where is Seldra-sama?
'I went to the library a while ago with a skip in my step. Alone.
'That's good news: ......!　You're more in the air than you think: ......!　I'm just really curious about the destination and the otherworldly library and all that!
'Libraries are a staple of wanderlust, aren't they? Shall we go to the library with Seldora later, too?　In the meantime, ......, -- magic "New Reading
'Oh, my God!　Don't feel free to use mental interference type magic!　At least I haven't done anything wrong yet!
'No, this isn't mental interference. It's a system that physically interferes with the brain. Electrical impulses through the cranial nerves to the hippocampus or something--　
That's scarier!　Or, give me a break: ......!　In case you're wondering, that's definitely a contraindicated designation: ......
I know. But it comes in handy, you know?
It sure looks handy ......, but thanks to ......, you can read the signs over there ......, right?　I've become, but ......, that fact scares me!

　Kounel was very busy, changing his expression from one to the next and making his body tremble.
　His breath was uneven as he spoke, and he seemed to be in a cold sweat.

　He also mumbled again and said in a small voice, "Really, it's different ...... from the world of the hit. Here, the hito is foreign and the chairman is normal? He begins to mutter.

　Come to think of it, Kounel is a young lady who created her own safe zone a thousand years ago and has been living in a lukewarm environment for hundreds of years.
　She was a logistical support in the battle against Yotaki, so it must have been a really long time since she left her own territory.

　Hence, her muttering accelerated, and her thoughts were "Eh, this. Could it be that if I'm caught, I'm an experimental body?　I don't want to just become an experimental body again ......", and after looking around with trepidation, she seeks my protection with a slightly nostalgic three-down move.

''Heh, heh heh ....... Chairman, would you like me to rub your shoulder?
'No, you don't have to do that, I'll definitely protect you. ...... And even then, it's kind of funny because it's like you're fast-forwarding through the scene when I wandered in.
'I knew it!　I was amused by your reaction to my guess!

　Seeing that even that clever Kounel is 'confused', I can see that moving in another world is still a burden.

　It was the same for me in the past (although, when I was, the skill '? (There was a foul play, though: ......).
　When I found out that I could read in the library, I was terrified to the core, suspecting that I had a brain abnormality.
　That was scary.
　It's usually scary.

　But the reaction from here on out will be very different for me and Kounell.
　Unlike with me, Quuner has memories.
　He has powers.
　He has a companion.
　Best of all, he's light on purpose here.

"More importantly, Quunel. You've come all the way to my world, let's get out of here. You want to see the sights, we better do it fast.
'Or, tourism ....... It was ....... I'm the chairman and I'm just here for tourism plus shopping ......

　Unlike me, she doesn't have to reach for an unreachable purpose.
　Nor does she have to search for places that don't exist.

Yeah. I see you've finally calmed down. So, where do you want to go?
'Where? ....... Let's see, ......, I'll leave it to the chairman. Why don't you go where you want to go first, Mr. Chairman?　Hehehe.

　I'm sure Kounell had a lot of plans in mind before he got here.
　But he took his own unexpectedly large upset and threw the choice to me.

'Where I want to go or ......'

　I'm going to take you up on your word.

　Where do I want to go for my honest feelings right now?
　The first thing I want to do, after returning home, is to go to

　Thinking about it, the first thing that came to mind was the face of someone I had missed.

　It was 'Lake Nagi-chan'.
　In that case, when I think about where I should go, it would be her grave.
　In front of Konoagi-chan's grave, I want to join hands with her.
　Even if it's deception, hypocrisy, or insult, it's what I need to do.

　--I believe that meeting Konagi-chan again would be a 'mourning'.

　After that, it's 'parents'.
　Unlike Lake Nagi, the two of them are separated from their arrests and have only survived their lives.
　Probably, they are now serving a prison sentence, but will I be able to visit them?
　No, if not for the influence of my 'failure magic' or 'curse', there is a high possibility that they would have already been released on parole.

　That's right.
　If it wasn't for me and Yangtaki, both of us are really good and very strong people.

''Alright, let's go to the cemetery first. Then the prison. Maybe it won't be so hard to find--
'Heh, hah, hah!　Ohhhhhhhh!

　Very calmly, I decided on the sights just for my own convenience, but that was stopped by a second roar from Kounell.

'These are the two places I want to go: ......
Yeah, but cemeteries and prisons?　I'm alone with a girl and I'm in a cemetery and a prison, eh!
I think they're both a great way to learn about the culture and climate of this world.
The climate of knowledge is so dark!　

　It is not a joke.
　A place where the 'life and death' and 'crime and punishment' of another world can be known.
　The benefits of being exposed to those values are great. Undoubtedly, life is treated more seriously and is harsher on sin and evil in this world. If you make a mistake in the values of this place, you will be in trouble, so I just came up with the excuse that this is a tourist place that I proposed with 100% good intentions, but before I could say it, I would be taken out first.

''Mr. Chairman--!　I'm here like it's my first date in a while!　I'll leave it up to you, not "I'll leave it up to you," but "please, please entertain me like a date!　That's why you are so used to being stabbed by women!　It's easy to get a stabbing attitude!

　Quennel was supposed to be my date.
　I knew that. But, well, it was Quunelle, so--

Hey!　Chairman, I knew it!　That "well, it's a quunnel" look on your face!

　Demonstrating advanced mind-reading skills, Kounell gets busy and angry.

　The quintessential girl, a girl who has spent her life specializing in diplomacy and negotiation.
　She seems to be able to anticipate conversations like Yotaki and Tiara and carry on.

''Of course, I know the Chairman has absolutely no desire to do so!　Even so, it's a "different world"!　You know, a thousand years ago, the chairman was bragging about food culture and all that!　Take that responsibility and get me to a place where I can eat something that looks decently good!　After that, the jewelry store!　Gold and silver are scarce over here, and on the other hand, I'll confirm the story that we're not in that much trouble for crops!　I'll get you a ring or something for that matter!　Isn't that nice!

　Kounell stood up vigorously, pulling my hand away.
　She mumbles, "We're running out of time," and begins to pace down the concrete road.
　It seems that she's finally getting her act together.

'Good. The usual brazen quuner is back, isn't it?
'How dare you think you're the bad guy, and then make that oh-Quuner is so caring for you ...... face!　Yes, I'm back.　I'm back to my usual guess.　...... Today, so to speak, is the arrival of a new civilization from the discovery of a new continent!　I just tasted the soil and there was no tangy 'evil poison' flavor, so perhaps the mineral story is true!　Even the low-grade magical stones in our world are treated as rare metals!　If you buy back your local mining rights, you can make all the money you want on the world difference if and when the trade starts!　A whole lot of advance profits that I like to guess--!

　As he moves forward, he sees Kounel's mouth gradually lift up.
　This is the 'Kounel Chronicle Shulus Legia Ingrid'.
　I'm relieved that he seems to enjoy his reward properly.

''Yeah!　It's fun!　What a fun way to start!　Of course!　Because it's a different world that we've been waiting for, so it's bound to be fun!
'Yeah, other worlds are fun. ...... I know that, too. I know it better than anyone else.

　It's not just 'confusion' that exists in another world.
　All sorts of fun is waiting for you.
　That's why Seldora is somehow able to avoid being bored now.

　And if I were to add to that, coming back from that other world is also a lot of fun.

　When I finished my "adventure" in the other world, I acquired many things that are not in this "original world".
　This includes not only the things in the "possessions" but also intangible things.
　Magic and various skills such as swordsmanship.
　Different dimensional knowledge and values.
　I'm an ESPer, so to speak, who can bring those things in and use them freely.

　If you make use of it, the benefits you can get from the world difference, as Kounell says, are immeasurable.

　...... Good.
　If I'm up to it, I'll post a video.
　It's not a supernatural surprise movie, it's a game on a dare.
　In the past, I wasn't very good at fighting games, but now I think I might be able to make it to the next level. Even if you're magic bound, you'll still have a sense of sensitivity.

So, ......, yes, there it is first!

　After walking a few hundred meters, Kounell found a large building and shouted.
　He then read the sign that he saw and made it the first place to commemorate the first otherworldly exchange.

　The letters were "Restaurant". It was a chain family restaurant.
　I thought that if we were going to go all the way, a more upscale Japanese restaurant would be better, but I quickly reconsidered.
　Japanese food is good for getting to know the colors of Japan, but for getting to know the colors of this world, maybe a chain restaurant would be more appropriate.

　Not so bad, I think, and I walk ahead of her.

'You can take a break and have a bite to eat ....... Okay, let's go in, let's go in.
'Haha, you're finally ready to escort me ....... As usual, the chairman has gone so far: ......

　The tomb and the prison would be better when he was alone.
　First of all, he takes the hand of his guest, Kounell, to satisfy him, and then he enters the store.