Ep1 Rebirth

The night air was thick with the scent of rain. Kaito’s tired footsteps echoed through the deserted street, each step a reminder of the long hours spent at his part-time job. He wasn’t looking forward to going home, not when it felt like there was nothing waiting for him there but silence and empty rooms. The world had never felt so cold, so distant.

Another day ended…

He sighed, adjusting the strap of his bag as he glanced up, his gaze landing on a figure ahead. A girl. She stood at the crosswalk, her face hidden beneath the hood of her jacket, her body stiff in the pouring rain.

Kaito slowed his pace, narrowing his eyes. Was she… okay?

"Hey!" He called out, his voice barely rising over the sound of the storm. "You alright?"

She didn’t respond, standing frozen in place, staring straight ahead.

The blinding headlights of an approaching truck caught Kaito’s attention. His heart skipped a beat. The girl was too close. She didn’t even seem to notice the vehicle speeding toward her, its horn blaring.

No, not like this.

In that instant, his body moved on its own. Adrenaline surged through him, pushing him forward. The truck’s tires screeched against the wet asphalt as the driver panicked, but it was too late. Kaito reached the girl just as the truck barreled toward them.

He shoved her out of the way, the momentum throwing him off balance. His body collided with the truck’s bumper, pain erupting through his chest as he was flung backward. The sound of the truck’s horn, the screech of the tires, and the rush of wind filled his ears as he felt himself tumbling through the air.

Time seemed to stretch, the world around him fading into a blur of lights and rain. His body hit the ground with a sickening thud, and the world went dark.

Pain. The sharp sting of broken bones. Blood. He could feel the coldness seeping into his skin, his vision blurring.

What happened?..oh right i got hit ahahaa... I guess this is the end..

His thoughts were sluggish, each one growing fainter as the world around him dimmed. But then, something caught his attention—a light. A streak of brilliant, falling light that cut across the dark sky like a dying star.

It’s just like those novels… Kaito thought weakly. A falling star. I wish... I wish...

The thought trailed off as the cold settled deeper in his bones.

I wish I could have a second life. A new chance... somewhere, anywhere....well in my dreams! like that could ever happen but..... You know, what if I actually have a second chance.....

His final breath caught in his throat, and with it, the world faded completely. His body lay motionless in the rain-soaked street, but his mind was no longer there.

Unknown voice: you're wish is my command!..

Darkness.

There was no sound, no pain, no light. Only silence... until something shifted.

A faint warmth surrounded him. Muffled sounds echoed through the void. A heartbeat? Voices? Crying?

Suddenly, Kaito felt pressure all around his tiny body. His lungs burned. Air rushed in for the first time—and he screamed.

What...? He thought, confused. Why can’t I speak…? Why do I feel so small...?

His vision was blurry, but bright. A soft, warm light poured over him. He was being held—wrapped in cloth. Everything was so big, towering over him.

Then he heard it.

“A beautiful boy... Takatsune Ren. My little one.”

A woman’s voice. Gentle. Loving. Tears welled up in her eyes as she cradled him against her chest.

Takatsune...? Ren...?

That wasn’t his name. Not the one he remembered, anyway. But those memories—his past life—they were still there. Distant, like a dream, but clear enough.

I... I died, didn’t I?

He tried to speak, but only a soft baby noise came out. Panic and shock rippled through his mind. He wasn’t dreaming. He’d been reborn. Not just transported—but reincarnated.

The woman—his new mother—held him close. She had long golden brown hair and soft fox ears with 7 fox tails. As she rocked him, his small body relaxed, even as his mind raced.

Fox ears...? he thought, blinking slowly. Did I just get reborn into a fantasy world… as a baby?!

But there was no time to panic. The warmth of her embrace calmed him, and his eyelids grew heavy.

As he drifted to sleep, the last thought in his mind was:Maybe this really is my second chance...

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