So you're dead. I'm really sorry.
Yeah.

　The old man bowed deeply. Behind him was a shining sea of clouds. A carpet of clouds spreads everywhere, and there is no end in sight. But we were sitting on tatami mats. A simple four-and-a-half-mat room (a room without walls or ceiling) is floating on the clouds. A chabudai, a tea chest, a retro-style TV and a black telephone. Old-fashioned but tasteful furniture.
　And in front of me is God. At least that's what he says. According to God, he said that he let me die by mistake, but I don't really feel that I'm dead.
　As I recall, I was rushing home from school when the rain suddenly started to fall. The moment I was about to cross the nearby park to take a shortcut, I was struck by a dazzling light and a roaring sound.

'I didn't check to see if anyone was at the end of the lightning strike. I'm really sorry. Many people die from lightning strikes, but this was an unexpected event.
I was hit by lightning and I died, wasn't I? I see. So this is heaven?
'No, the world where the gods are located, even higher than heaven....well, I guess you could call it the god world. Humans can't really come here. You were specially summoned by me, Mr. Mochizuki...
'Touya. This is Fuyao Mochizuki.
"So, yeah, Fuyao Mochizuki.

　As he said this, God poured hot water from a nearby kettle into a teapot and poured tea into a teacup. Ah, the tea leaves.

But don't you think you're a little too calm?　I thought you'd be more upset about this if you were dead.
'Is it because you don't feel very real?　And it's somewhat like a dream. There's no point in saying what's happened.
That's a good question.

　As expected, I didn't expect to die at 15. Zuzu... and drink tea. It's good.

'So, what's going to happen to me now?　Heaven or hell?
No, no, you died through no fault of mine, so we can bring you back to life. It's just that...

　Staggering God. What's the problem?

I can't bring you back to your old world. I'm sorry, but that's the rule. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. So, then.
Yes, sir.
I want you to come back to life in another world. That's where we'll start our second life. I know you don't agree, but...
Okay.
Are you sure?

　When I answered immediately, interrupting his words, God looked at me with a pouting face.

I understand your situation, and I don't want to force you to do anything. I'm just grateful that he's coming back to life. That's fine with me.
You really have a personality. If you had lived in that world, you would have become an adult, and I'm really sorry.

　God who is depressed. Because I was a so-called grandfather's child, I feel indignant somehow. You don't have to worry so much about it.

I'll let you do something for me to at least atone for my sins. I can make some things come true for you, okay?
Ummm, when you put it that way...

　The best thing to do would be to resurrect them in their original world, but that's not possible. And if there is, it would be good to have something useful in the world we are going to...

''What kind of world am I going to be in from now on?''
It's still a young world compared to your old one. You see, in your world, that's what we call the Middle Ages, and about half of it is close to that. Well, not all of them are at that level.

　Hmmm, I hear the standard of living is going to be a lot lower. I'm not sure if I can make it in such a place. Will I be okay jumping into such a world with no knowledge? Oh.

I'd like to ask you to do me a favor.
Oh, what is it? I'll give you anything you want, okay?
Can't you get it to work in the other world?

　That's what I said and pulled out of the inside pocket of my uniform. An all-purpose cell phone that looks like a small metal plate. A so-called smart phone.

'This?'　Well, it's possible, but... You're going to be limited by a few things. If you're okay with that...
Such as?
It's almost impossible for you to interfere directly. Calling, texting, posting on the site, that sort of thing. You can read and see what you want. Well... I'll at least allow you to call me.
It's enough.

　If you can pull out information about the world you were from, that's quite a weapon. It must be useful no matter what you do.

'I'll make sure the batteries can be recharged with your magic. That way, you won't have to worry about running out of power.
'Magic?　Is there such power in the other world?　Then there's magic and stuff?
Yes. What? You'll get used to it.

　Will you be able to use magic? That would be interesting. I had the pleasure of going to another world.

Well, I guess it's time for you to come back.
Thanks for everything.
Well, we're the ones who are to blame. Oh, one last thing.

　God lightly holds out his hand and a warm light surrounds me.

It's no good if you die soon after coming back to life. I'm going to raise your basic ability, physical ability, and other things to the next level. It's a good idea to be able to use this to avoid dying unless there's something wrong. As long as the stupid gods don't drop a thunderbolt on us.

　Then God laughed at me in a self-deprecating way. I laugh along with him.

I can't interfere with them once I send them off. This is my last gift to you.
Thank you.
I can't help you, but I can at least consult with you. You can always call me on that if you need help.

　God pointed to the phone in my hand and said so. I know it's not easy to call God in a casual way, but if I'm really in trouble, I'll ask for help.

I'll see you later.

　The next moment when God smiled at me, my consciousness was suddenly cut off.