Memory Dive 1: Artwalk Time Period Unknown Zhuyu, Kisai, and Ichaival stood near a statue with green seaweed draped over it. Upon closer inspection, the seaweed wasn’t real, but rather part of the display. Ichaival held an expensive camera, pointing the lens at the sculpture. Zhuyu wore a zipped up gray hoodie and surprisingly, not dress pants. Instead, it was …
Volume 4, Chapter 2-1: The Grimoire’s Special Power
“Don’t worry about it. We actually went somewhere else even if it doesn’t seem like it,” Kisai said, noticing the confused look on my face. “I can see that. You want to explain why?” I asked, peering around the room. “It’s just how it works. Tess can elaborate,” Zhuyu replied. “You’re never any help. I hope you realize that,” I …
Volume 4, Chapter 1: Starting Point
Winter Break 2016 Week 2 Sunday “Good morning, Tess. Let me guess, we’re training today?” I predicted. “Yes, we’ll finally embark into a different dimension. You’re ready now. I also want you to witness a tag team battle today. It should be enlightening,” Tess answered. “Alright. I’ll be waiting for you then,” I said. I headed upstairs to change clothes. …
Volume 3, Chapter 5-2: Unexpected Similarities
Felicity wore a festive outfit today. I wondered how she decided what clothes to wear. She must have a large collection considering the numerous variation of outfits I observed so far. “Yu~ki! How are you doing today?” she greeted with bubbling cheerfulness. “Pretty good since Tess let me off early so I’m done with her lectures,” I replied. “Great, this …
Volume 3, Chapter 5-1: Catching up With Chihiro
Winter Break 2016 Week 2 Friday Waking up, I did not feel the magic of Christmas. I spent yesterday fighting in a virtual arena. What had my life become? Still, the contrast from this year’s winter holiday compared to last year’s was huge. “Good, she’s not here,” I muttered, heading downstairs. Mom sat at the dinner table, staring at her …
Volume 3, Chapter 4-2: Zhuyu’s Whereabouts
The hero then created a small drizzle, drops of water landing around me. I made a portal, but Shui reacted right away, jamming it with ice. Crap, not good. A large ice cube formed, trapping me inside. When I attempted a portal, nothing appeared. Tess’ words flashed back to me. Whenever I copied powers, I inherited their limitations. Fine, time to …
Volume 3, Chapter 4-1: An Icy Battle
Winter Break 2016 Week 2 Wednesday “We can then calculate the potential energy,” Tess lectured, pointing at the drawing on her whiteboard. I nodded, yawning. At least Tess arrived at a respectable time today. Writing down a few more notes, I glanced at my alarm clock. Move faster, time. It was brutal to be lectured during break. When the clock …
Volume 3, Chapter 3-2: A Flaming Shock
While not on par with Zhuyu or Shan, En gave me problems. I raised my sword once more and then something pulled it away. Zhuyu’s friend held wire in his right hand, no longer using a sword. I dropped my weapon after an electric shock came through the wire. En whipped his wire up and my blade nearly pierced my …
Volume 3, Chapter 3-1: Blade of Lightning
Winter Break 2016 Week 2 Tuesday Tess drove me to the training facility, preparing me for my first entry into a different dimension. I stared at my key card picture. When did Tess obtain it? It was perfectly positioned too. “Tess, what are the different dimensions like?” I questioned. “Some resemble ours while others contrast greatly. You need to hone …
Volume 3, Chapter 2: Conversing with Friends
I walked up to my house, pulling out my keys. Manami opened the door, surprising me. “Did you come by to visit?” I asked. “Yeah, I’ve been bored. Auntie left an hour ago to buy groceries. Yuka said she’ll come by later,” Manami answered. Manami turned on the television in the living room, watching a comedy. It had been awhile …