SOCIALIZING IS EXHAUSTING — CHAPTER #1 — (Y/N) (L/N) WANTS TO CHANGE

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Little note:
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
If the text is "bold", then it's Japanese.
Normal text is english.
(R/N) = Real life name
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(Whenever i use this line, it can be because of various reasons:
1- It means a time skip.
2- To separate different events that are happening at the same time.
3- To put a little note.)
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Second-person narrative
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It's just another ordinary day of class, and you find yourself sitting in your desk, eagerly awaiting the weekend. As the day progresses, you realize with a burst of excitement that it's finally Friday. The bell rings, signaling the end of classes, and a sense of relief washes over you.

Today, there are no looming deadlines, no daunting projects, and no dreaded exams hanging over your head. The weight of academic responsibilities lifts off your shoulders, and you can't help but feel a surge of joy. A wave of anticipation sweeps through the classroom as everyone realizes the same thing; you have two whole days ahead of you to unwind and relax.

The classroom buzzes with chatter as students start discussing their plans for this precious little vacation. Some are excitedly talking about heading to the beach, while others are planning movie nights with friends or exploring the city's attractions.

"Hey (R/N)! We are going to the mall, wanna come with us?" Said one of your classmates called Marie. You were packing your things in your backpack but stopped to look at her.

"Uhm... Maybe? I-I mean yes! I would love to go!" You answered with a little bit of a forced smile. You mentally sighed since now you were not going to be able to do your previous plans; which were to laze around all day reading manga and watching anime.

You find yourself immersed in deep introspection, recognizing that you tend to identify as an introvert. It's not that you have an aversion to hanging out or spending time with others, but you've come to realize that socializing doesn't come as naturally to you as it does to some. Your energy levels seem to deplete faster than usual when you're in the company of others, and you can't help but wonder why they enjoy spending time with you.

In all honesty, you don't consider yourself particularly remarkable or special. On the contrary, you often feel awkward in social situations, and nervousness tends to consume you rather quickly. It's a challenge to maintain a composed demeanor, as your cheeks tend to turn an embarrassing shade of crimson when you're feeling self-conscious. Nevertheless, you persistently wear a smile on your face, even when anxiety threatens to overwhelm you. You make a conscious effort to stay engaged and not allow yourself to retreat from social interactions.

Deep down, you recognize the fleeting nature of life. You are acutely aware that these teenage years will soon come to an end, and the memories you create during this period will shape your perception of the past. It dawns on you that you may eventually regret not fully embracing the opportunities for growth and enjoyment that are available to you now.

With this realization weighing on your mind, you contemplate the significance of making the most of your teenage days. Despite the challenges and discomfort that may arise from socializing, you recognize that life is too short to let fear and insecurity hold you back. You resolve to step out of your comfort zone, even if it means experiencing occasional moments of anxiety.

When you you finished packing your things, you and your other classmates went together at the mall. You went shopping and bought all sort of cute and cool clothes, you guys went to the arcade and tried all the games together, went to the bathroom and took some photos for the memories. At last, you all stopped to eat. You talked a lot and it was... nice actually. Your nervousness was starting to wash away and you were more happy and comfortable. You're pretty sure they noticed that because they began to smile more. To your surprise, time went fast and it was time to go home.

"Thanks a lot for inviting me! I had a great time!" You said happily.

"Aw! You are so cute! We need to hang out more, (R/N)!" Answered Marie looking at you with joy.

"Totally! This was my first time hanging with you! You are so nice!" Exclaimed Alex while hugging you.

"And you and I need to get on a call to keep discussing about all the fucking characters that can beat Goku. PLEASE, I BEG YOU! HELP ME PROVE MY LITTLE BROTHERS THAT THEY ARE WRONG! Come on, he is not even that powerful, i swear to god! Saiki could destoy him in 5 seconds..." Rambled Emelie. At the same time, she was eating her cheesecake.

"Haha! Damn, you girls don't need to say that!" Your cheeks were flushed. "Well, NOW I seriously need to go. Bye-bye!" You waved at them and they waved back.

This was nice. You loved it. You loved the confidence to try new things. This day was surprisingly great but heck, you were super tired and couldn't wait to get back home. After arriving to your house, you quickly stopped to do something which was part of your routine whenever you arrived home.

"Hello, mom. I hope you didn't feel to lonely here. Maybe I should get a pet so they can keep you company."

You gently pressed your lips against the photo frame, giving it a tender kiss before setting it down. With that done, you made your way to the bathroom for a much-needed bath. The frame held a precious photograph of your mother, a beautiful image frozen in time. She wore a beach hat and a stunning white dress, her smile radiating warmth and joy.

Since you were a child, life had been challenging after your father's tragic accident. Though you wanted to mourn his loss, you had no memories of him to hold onto. It was just you and your mother, navigating life together. She worked tirelessly day and night to provide for your needs, and in return, you insisted on helping with household chores—cleaning, cooking, washing dishes—Your mother would often protest, telling you it wasn't necessary, but you remained determined to lighten her load and contribute as much as you could.

Your mother was the person you loved most in this world, and she loved you just as deeply. Remember the routine you used to have? Every time she left for work or returned home, you would pause whatever you were doing and plant a kiss on her cheek, a simple gesture to express your affection. She would embrace you tightly, returning the affection with her own kisses. It was a small but beautiful ritual you shared.

However, one fateful day, you overslept. There was no school or any other pressing obligation, so you remained blissfully unaware. Not wanting to disturb your slumber, your mother made the decision not to wake you or say her goodbyes. Tragically, just a few hours later, the phone call came—your mother had been involved in a car accident and didn't survive—It was a sudden and devastating loss, a cruel twist of fate.

You were consumed by grief, overwhelmed with sadness. With no remaining family to care for you, you found yourself living alone, fending for yourself as you approached adulthood. Years passed, and now here you stand, having just turned eighteen.

After your bath, you changed into your pajamas. You got in bed and begun to re-read the manga of Kimetsu no Yaiba. If someone asked you, what was your favorite anime and manga of all time, then you would 100% respond Kimetsu no Yaiba. You loved everything about it; to the story to all the characters. If you needed to choose a favorite character... then sorry, that's imposible. You loved the fact that they are all so unique in their own ways. You admire each one of them and shit, the ending had you spilling tears non-stop for 2 hours. Looking at the manga, you kind of begun reflexing about something... There are actually some characters you wanted to be like; speaking on terms of personality and attitude. You wanted to have the confidence and energy of Rengoku. Maybe also the kind personality of Tanjiro. Ah! The confidence of Inosuke too!

'...Actually... How would it be if I teleported to Kimetsu no Yaiba?'

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'I wouldn't even survive for 1 second. I think the demons would 100% kill me in an instant and make a BBQ with my meat... But thinking about seriously... I would totally like it.'

You smiled to yourself and hugged your knees. You would get to be with all of your favorite characters and since you know everything that happens on the plot, you could probably save all the characters that die and change some bad things...

You looked at your window for a second. The sky was full of stars and the moon was as shiny as the butt of a baby.

This is stupid, you thought.

This is dumb, you kept repeating in your head.

It's not gonna happen (R/N), you kept telling to yourself.

You wished for a stupid thing. You really, really would like to go to the Kimetsu no Yaiba universe and meet all the characters. It's not realistic but, it will make you very happy. You can't believe you're wishing for this as if it would happen. Laughing to yourself, you went to sleep and slept like a newborn baby kitten.
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Obviously, that was a very stupid wish and it was never going to happen. You thought as you woke up at 9 am. You mentally deadpanned and rolled your eyes at the false hope. You got up and brushed your teeth. Your stomach was rumbling and you went to the kitchen and as you opened the refrigerator, you noticed that it was empty, with only some couple of water bottles in it. You cursed yourself and to the world as you realized that you didn't had any food. This is what happens when you are too busy thinking about anime and manga, instead of shopping for food.

Even if you were tired, your hunger gave you motivation to go outside to do some shopping for at least the rest of the weekend. You put on some casual clothes, nothing too fancy but not too shady. When you were finally ready, you got out with only cash and nothing else since you were not planning to take a lot of time. Of course, before leaving, you went to the frame that had the photo of your mother. You gave it a kiss and smiled at it.

"I'll be back soon. Love you."

But as you turn the doorknob and swing the door open, a wave of shock washes over you. What you see defies all logic and expectation; a vast expanse of sky stretches out before you, as if the walls of your reality have dissolved into nothingness. In a typical situation, common sense would dictate that you promptly close the door and dismiss the strange sight as a mere illusion. But in your half-awake state, oblivious to the peculiarity of the moment, you simply continue forward, nonchalantly stepping through the doorway without a second thought. And that's when it happens, the ground beneath you vanishes, and you find yourself plummeting through the void.

Time seems to stretch as you fall, a mix of confusion and panic engulfing your mind. The impact of hitting the ground sends a jolt of pain through your body, but luckily, it's not severe. Gathering your senses, you take a moment to assess your surroundings, trying to comprehend the unimaginable situation you've stumbled into.

As you take in your new environment, a bewildering sight unfolds before your eyes. You find yourself on a desolate road, framed by majestic mountains that tower over the landscape. Everywhere you look, grassy fields stretch out as far as the eye can see. This stark contrast to the bustling cityscape you're accustomed to leaves you disoriented and questioning your sanity. In a mature and rational mindset, you might have immediately sprung into action, seeking logical explanations or devising a plan to find your way back home.

Oh lord but shit just turns weirder than before.

"Hey! Hey, Miss! Are you okay?" You hear a kind male voice near you. When you look up, you're startled to see a burgundy boy with red eyes, with a green-black patterned haori and a black uniform getting close to you, obviously close enough to respect your personal space.

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'Is that who i fucking think it is? na bro, i don't believe. There's no way that is Tanjiro. Am I finally lucid dreaming? Because if that's the case, then i don't want to wake up ever again.'

You stayed silent and only looked at him with no emotions. You were trying to act neutral because internally, you were having an explosion of feelings right now.

'He's speaking Japanese right? I DON'T KNOW JAPANESE. WHAT DO I DO?'

"Miss...?" Asked Tanjiro with a more worried tone, his eyes not leaving your figure at any moment. At this point, you knew you HAD to say something so, you just said the first Japanese word that came to your mind.

"Onigiri." You said with the most straightest face humanity has ever seen. It was so straight that even the gays would be scare of it.

Silence was the only sound after that exquisite statement.

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'Dear mom, I wanna die.'
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Thanks for ACTUALLY reading this.
Xoxo, azamishomie