The Book of Friends and Chuunibyou

[A peek at the upcoming novel "Upholding Justice in Yokohama." The blurb is at the end.]

Bi Jia Youxi's chuunibyou history goes back to fourth grade.

That's also the year she met Natsume.

When she was still wearing an eyepatch and bandages, she discovered that Natsume could already perform tricks without props, and that people had even cornered him and called him a fraud because of his phenomenal acting. Bi Jia Youxi was astounded.

Bi Jia Youxi: No, listen, you guys just don't, you absolutely don't get it. (gestures.jpg)

He's no fraud. He's the chosen one, the Wicked Eye, the child of destiny... Anyway, he isn't a liar!

Bi Jia Youxi couldn't take it anymore. She decided to give things a little push.

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After his parents died, Natsume was passed around between the homes of different relatives.

He had immense spiritual power from a young age and could see yokai, but everyone thought he was a habitual liar, and he suffered exclusion and bullying.

He transferred schools once again and faced the same treatment. But this time, a girl pushed through the people mocking him and reached out to take his hand.

She said, "Natsume, listen. You're the chosen one... Ah, they just don't, they absolutely don't understand you, you know?"

Then she added, "Just wait. I'll give things a little push."

She said that in the morning, and by the afternoon, she was the most popular girl on campus.

Natsume watched as a long line formed in front of his desk. The classmates who had mocked and avoided him now looked eager, asking him with utmost reverence, "Natsume, could you take a look at my guardian spirit too?"

Before Natsume could answer, the girl behind him said, "Call him Master."

His classmate immediately corrected himself. "Master Natsume, could you take a look at my guardian spirit too?"

Natsume: "..."

No, is this right?

Bi Jia Youxi nodded like a pecking chicken. Yep, yep.

Natsume: "..."

*CP: Natsume. The female lead is somewhat of a boy-crazy fangirl, and her personality will change as she grows.

*OOC, not researched for accuracy, with personal interpretations of the characters and plenty of invented backstory.

*This is purely fictional and has no connection to any real organization, group, or person. It does not endorse any particular ideology.

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"Upholding Justice in Yokohama"

Hello, my name is Fupo Eluli, and I live in Yokohama.

Yes, that Yokohama, where an average of two hundred crates of bullets are used up every day across the city.

My adoptive father calls himself the Demon King, and refers to his subordinates as January, February, and March. Everyone has to eat a person raw every day.

Growing up in an environment like this, I knew from a young age that a good person like me had to uphold justice if I wanted to get anywhere.

So when I saw a white cat ask a little girl if she wanted to become a magical girl on my way home from school, I shot over in a flash.

I was quick.

I said, "I'll sign, I'll sign! I don't even need to make a wish. Please let me sign!"

After I said that, the little girl and the white cat both looked at me with complicated expressions.

The little girl's face said five words: "Are you trying to outdo your dad?"

I felt embarrassed and immediately apologized, saying she should make her wish first and I'd wait in line.

By now, I'm sure you can tell how desperately I want to become a champion of justice.

In the end, I became an honored magical girl.

When I got home, I told my adoptive father I had become a magical girl and was going to uphold justice.

He scoffed and turned away.

My slightly unhinged big brother February patted me on the head and gently asked why I was already talking nonsense in the middle of the night.

I could tell they all looked down on me.

It made me so mad.

So I packed up my bedding in the middle of the night and went to report to the enemy, the Port Mafia.

The enemy of my enemy is my ally. I'd already planned it all out: first, I'd keep my identity hidden and work my way up to executive. Then I'd take down my adoptive father's company and make him go bust. After that, while the Mafia was exhausted, I'd suggest they head to Tokyo to fight Sukuna, then ditch them at the last minute. The Mafia would go bust too.

I, Fupo Eluli, would eliminate two evils in one stroke and give Yokohama a clear, peaceful world.

So, friends, how about sending me 50... I mean, bookmarking my story and listening to my plan for justice?

Your friend, Fupo Eluli

24.10.23

Theme: Those who share hardships find kindred spirits.