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Chapter 2: My New Family

(Let's take a moment to sort things out.)

From the information gathered around me, it's clear that this is modern Japan. 

There's no element of fantasy here, and aside from being a six-year-old, there are no real issues.

I had assumed, based on the god’s final words, that I would be reincarnated into a challenging fantasy world. 

But that worry was unfounded. 

In modern Japan, the chances of encountering danger are slim, which is a relief.

(Well, I did long for another world, but I can't be too picky about it.)

In a world filled with the frequent dangers found in stories, survival rates would naturally be low. In retrospect, being able to restart my life in modern Japan is more than enough luck.

Moreover, I feel how agile my body is. I can even jump around without getting winded.

"Wow, my body really is sturdy!"

It was exciting to realize that the first reincarnation perk had manifested. 

With this body, I could aim to become an athlete. I might even try mountain climbing, which I had always wanted to do but couldn't in my previous life due to my frail constitution.

I loved mountains. Their majestic presence gave me courage. 

I had always dreamed of climbing Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic peak, but my weak body had made it an unattainable wish.

But now, with proper preparation, I might actually achieve that dream. 

I couldn't contain my excitement.

(Oh, I wonder what my name is in this life...)

Suddenly, I was curious about my name in this life. Fuzzy memories of the past five years surfaced in my mind.

"...It's the same name."

Apparently, my name in this life is also Okinaga Satsuki. 

It’s a familiar name, so I’m fine with it.

However, my parents are different from my previous life. 

Just as I was thinking this, the door opened with a drawn-out voice saying, "I'm coming in~."

The person who appeared was my current mother, Satsuki Aoi. 

She had a gentle, kind atmosphere and a stunning figure, so much so that I felt a flutter in my chest.

(Calm down, she's your mother!)

I told myself, watching as Aoi approached with a loving smile.

"Why are you staring at me so much? Oh, do you want a hug?"

Ignoring my consent, she easily lifted me up. 

Her warmth and the softness typical of a woman were comforting. 

The nostalgic feeling calmed my heart.

"Daddy will be home soon... Oh, speak of the devil."

From the direction of the front door, I heard a man’s voice say, "I'm home."

The man then walked over to us.

"Oh, you two are here. I'm home."

"Welcome back, dear."

I almost blurted out, "Who is this handsome guy?" But he was my dad. 

He was a handsome, athletic man with a robust build. 

According to my memories, he had made a name for himself in the World Swimming Championships. 

Now, he had retired and was running a swimming school.

My father, Yuji, and my mother, Aoi, approached each other and shared a light kiss. 

They seemed very much in love, which was reassuring.

After that, Yuji picked me up and we headed to the living room.

(This solid build feels incredibly reassuring.)

As I thought about how nice it would be to have such a sturdy physique, I was placed on the sofa in front of the TV. 

I sat next to Yuji, watching TV together. 

That's when I noticed a difference from my previous life.

(Ah, as expected, I don't recognize any of these celebrities.)

Yuji switched channels, and I saw various people on the screen, none of whom I recognized. 

It became clear that while this was modern Japan, it was a parallel world different from my previous life.

(So, no big wins from betting on horses I know. Bummer.)

I wasn't an expert, but I remembered the famous racehorses and which races they won. 

However, with a different world, that knowledge would be useless.

(I wonder if there are no familiar anime or manga here. That would be a downer.)

Japan is synonymous with anime and manga, celebrated worldwide. 

I had kept up with the major works. Some were so moving I could watch them repeatedly, and there were timeless classics I hoped would be passed down forever. 

Losing those would be a real shock.

(But I should look forward to discovering new things in this world.)

Soon after, Yuji took me to the bath. 

Seeing my father's "badge of manhood" left me speechless for a moment.

"Whoa, that's huge!" I couldn't help but exclaim. 

Meanwhile, my own was, naturally, still a cute little thing.

In the bathroom mirror, I saw myself for the first time and realized that my appearance was entirely different from my previous life. 

I used to have an ordinary face, neither handsome nor ugly. 

Now, thanks to the genes of my beautiful mother and handsome father, my features were fairly well-formed.

I took more after my mother, with large, kind eyes and a gentle appearance. 

I had hoped to look more like my father, with his sharp, masculine features.

After the bath, we had dinner prepared by Aoi. 

She was a great cook, and even the rice was meticulously prepared in an earthenware pot. 

The food was so delicious that I devoured it with gusto.

After dinner, Yuji and I watched TV and chatted. 

By 9 PM, drowsiness hit me, typical for a six-year-old, and I headed to my room.

Lying on the bed, I reflected for a moment.

(...This is a good family.)

My previous family wasn't bad. 

It was an ordinary household. 

But when I hit my thirties, my parents died in an accident. 

I remembered the hole it left in my heart, just when I was about to start repaying them.

Maybe that's why I wanted to be able to repay my parents if I ever got another chance at life. 

I didn't expect that chance to come so soon.

(I hope they live long and healthy lives this time.)

I wished for that sincerely. 

I wanted to repay my current family on behalf of my previous family. 

Fortunately, I had wished for a healthy, sturdy body, so I wouldn't die before my parents and cause them grief.

(Oh, I haven't checked that yet... but... never mind for now...)

With a stronger wave of sleepiness overcoming me, my eyelids drooped, and my consciousness slipped into darkness.