[ The two people, who were also being carried on shoulders, looked at each other in dismay. The scene was awkward for a moment, but in the end, their thoughts were surprisingly consistent.
"Put me down…" x2
"Hello." x2
They could only greet each other somewhat awkwardly. Immediately after, they were pulled back to reality by the sudden ringing of the class bell and looked towards the school gate in a panic.
"No time to say hello!" x2
The four of them instantly reached the fastest speed of their lives and rushed towards the school gate. Rem and Darkness managed to arrive just in the nick of time, but… the remaining two were not so lucky.
"Natsuki Subaru, you're late!" The teacher guarding the entrance raised his hand and checked the watch on his wrist.
"NO—!" Natsuki Subaru immediately shouted, looking somewhat devastated.
"Also, Satou Kazuma, you're late too!"
Seeing the teacher guarding the door and knowing he wouldn't make it in time, Kazuma had the delusional idea of sneaking in by climbing over the wall. He was just halfway up when the teacher caught him red-handed.
"NO—" Kazuma knelt on the ground in annoyance, shouting with a face full of grief and indignation. ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"As expected of Kazuma, his behavior and thoughts are always so unexpected."
"Why don't you two… become sworn brothers? You're so fated, and your speech is so in sync."
Watching the two who were perfectly synchronized, even in being late, everyone was left somewhat speechless… The only difference was that Natsuki Subaru at least had some shame, whereas Kazuma had absolutely none.
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〜A Certain Magical Index World, Academy City〜
"Even if you have to climb a wall, you can't do it so close by!"
As an experienced veteran, Misaka Mikoto looked at Kazuma's actions and sighed earnestly.
At least find a deserted corner of the school! Climbing the wall less than a meter away from the school gate? It's not like the teacher is blind…
Isn't this just mocking the teacher to his face? If nothing else, use a stealth skill or something; at least show your opponent some respect!
However, this also highlighted the difference in their personalities. Natsuki Subaru was relatively straightforward, while Kazuma… liked to be opportunistic and play petty tricks.
.....
[ The two latecomers, with buckets on their heads, were naturally dragged outside the classroom to stand as punishment. However, this gave them a chance to get to know each other.
Natsuki Subaru looked sideways slightly: "Satou Kazuma?"
"Yes, I am Satou Kazuma." Hearing his name called, Kazuma responded and looked over as well.
Hearing this familiar naming pattern, Natsuki Subaru became even more certain of his theory: "Say, you…"
"Wait! I want to say the second half of that sentence too." Suddenly realizing something was unusual, Kazuma silently put down the bucket in his hands.
"Say, you…" The two pointed at each other with looks of suspicion. After a brief exchange of glances to confirm…
They hugged each other with faces full of excitement: "It must be Otherworld (Summoning) Reincarnation, right?" x 2
"Reincarnation?"
"Summoning?"
Although there was a slight difference, neither cared. They were immersed in the joy of seeing a fellow countryman, feeling as if they had found a soulmate. ]
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〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Logically speaking, I'm the real fellow countryman…"
Seeing this scene, Mitsurugi Kyouya wanted to cry but had no tears.
Clearly from the same world, and reincarnated into the same otherworld. This should be double the happiness, but… why?!
We are both otherworld reincarnators, but the difference between your attitude towards me and your attitude towards Natsuki Subaru is way too big!
First meeting… You snatched my Cursed Sword and sold it. Although my attitude wasn't exactly great when we met.
Imperial Capital… I was forced to drink a belly full of water and had my throat sealed with ice magic. I was almost killed by you and sent to see the Goddess Eris.
It's either persecution or being on the road to persecution. He only just realized that whenever he meets Kazuma, nothing good ever happens…
〜So I'm a Spider, So What? World〜
"One was scared to death, and the other inexplicably went to the otherworld just by going to a convenience store. If we're talking about bizarre reincarnation methods, you two really count as soulmates."
The spider Shiraori grumbled somewhat resentfully. After all, she used to be a high school student too, so seeing this scene inevitably made her feel nostalgic.
"Sigh, other people turn into big shots when they reincarnate, so why did I become the trash amongst trash… a pitiful, weak, and helpless little spider."
The method of reincarnation was similar to Tanya's. After arriving in the otherworld, it was worse than Ainz; she didn't even have a basic human form.
.....
[ Natsuki Subaru smiled happily and said: "As soon as I heard your name, I felt it must be so."
Kazuma pointed at the clothes on Natsuki Subaru: "The decisive evidence is the tracksuit! Actually, I was also wearing a tracksuit when I reincarnated."
Natsuki Subaru waved his fist in agreement: "The standard equipment for a shut-in who never leaves the house: the tracksuit!"
"No…" Hearing this, Kazuma waved his hand solemnly, "I'm not a shut-in." ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"You sat in a car for three hours just to buy a newly released game before you reincarnated… If you're not a shut-in, who is?"
Watching Kazuma stubbornly denying it, the corners of everyone's mouths twitched slightly. If they didn't know the process of his reincarnation, they might have almost believed his nonsense.
Why is it that you, who care nothing about your own scummy behavior, are so hung up on the matter of being a shut-in?!
.....
[ Rarely seeing one of their own kind, the two immediately went up to the rooftop and began a cheerful conversation. Kazuma also began to roast his own experiences in the otherworld.
"Logically speaking, this kind of otherworld reincarnation should come with cheats right from the start! The feeling of 'I am invincible,' a winner no matter what I do."
Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Natsuki Subaru nodded in deep agreement: "I know, I know, that's the royal road!"
But reality was different from what Kazuma imagined. He had neither powerful abilities nor a protagonist's halo.
"With me is a useless goddess, a mage who can only fire one shot a day, and a crusader whose attacks never hit. I'm living a life where I sleep in stables if I have no money!"
"It's really too bitter…" Thinking of his tragic experiences, Kazuma lowered his head with a gloomy face and cried out. ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
Regarding this, everyone outside the video felt deep sympathy… Indeed, arriving in another world only to start a life of manual labor, moving bricks and mixing cement, and successfully saddling himself with huge debts along the way.
His teammates were powerful individually, but their ability to cause trouble was even stronger. They all focused their pitfalls on Kazuma alone. No wonder he never left the Starter Village.
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〜OVERLORD World〜
"Speaking of which… actually, transmigrating into something like me seems pretty good."
Listening to the two conversing, Ainz silently looked at his body, composed entirely of bones.
Although I'm no longer human, at least I have cheats!
Full-level strength. Although due to a lack of intelligence, I don't know the terrors of the outside world yet, self-preservation should be no problem.
〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜
Da Vinci rolled her eyes in thought:
"Actually, the difficulty of Kazuma's world, where even adventurers can be beaten to death by cabbages, isn't low either."
It's just that Megumin and the others are very prone to pitting him, but they can indeed fight! Moreover, there's Aqua, a goddess who can resurrect infinitely.
The problems Kazuma faces are mostly just problems created by them.
Fujimaru silently added,
"There's also the Mobile Fortress Destroyer that goes around destroying countries, the Royal Capital where reality was twisted by demons…"
The monsters encountered are either immune to physical attacks or immune to magic, and there was even the chimera Sylvia against whom attacks were ineffective…
Fortunately, Kazuma stayed in the Starter Village, otherwise there would have been so many dangers.
.....
[ Looking at the depressed Kazuma, Natsuki Subaru also lamented his otherworldly life: "I also put in a lot of effort for the half-elf girl I met at the very beginning."
"Although we live under the same roof now, there are twin demon maids there, and a drill-haired loli girl…"
"Hmm?! What did you say?" Realizing something was wrong, Kazuma instantly raised his head, staring at Natsuki Subaru with unkind eyes.
Thinking the other party hadn't heard clearly, Natsuki Subaru continued to smile: "Ah, the only one clinging to me is Rem. Besides, I am single-minded towards Emilia—that's the half-elf girl!"
Kazuma's expression became increasingly unkind: "What are you saying!"
He's here to show off, right? He's definitely here to show off!
Natsuki Subaru summarized: "I'm saying, neither of us has it easy!"
"Where is it not easy for you?! Surrounded by girls, and chasing the girl you like!" Triggered, Kazuma instantly stood up in agitation: "Enemy! You are my enemy, you harem bastard!"
"We are both otherworld reincarnators, BUT THIS GAP IS TOO UNREASONABLE—!"
"What are you talking about? I'm not an otherworld reincarnator." Natsuki Subaru looked speechless at Kazuma, who was shouting in grief and indignation.
And beside him, an introduction regarding Natsuki Subaru's ability appeared.
⟦ Natsuki Subaru, ⟧
⟦ Ability: ⦍Return by Death⦎… Rewinds to a certain point in time after death. The update at this point depends on whether Natsuki Subaru has altered the course of events. ⟧
⟦ In the Royal Capital, he died three times to save Emilia upon their first meeting. At the mansion, he died four times for trust. During the Royal Selection, he died four times... ⟧
⟦ Constantly gaining trust and growth through death. Because of the curse, the ability cannot be told to anyone; the pain cannot be vented to others. ⟧
⟦ Because of mistrust, basically, half of his deaths were at the hands of his companions. His spirit once collapsed, and he tried to commit suicide… ⟧ ]
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( Translator-kun: Another step toward the 1000th chapter starting here. )