Yeah, so... let me introduce myself.
The name's Kyouya Kanzaki. Twenty years old. My place is just a flat in Kabukicho, Shinjuku – you know, that neon-soaked part of Tokyo that never really sleeps.
It's funny, because I do think so.
I'm currently living alone, which is exactly how I prefer it.
Marriage? Pass.
Haven't quite seen the XP gain in that.
Honestly, the thought of sharing my perfectly optimized gaming space…
No, thanks. I'm perfectly fine being alone.
My job now is "private investigator." Which mostly means I get to pick my cases, unlike before. Before that, yeah, I was a police detective.
And honestly, that was a grind. The endless paperwork, the mind-numbing bureaucracy, the constant stream of minor infractions that wasted precious departmental resources… it was like being stuck in a tutorial level for years.
My current gig as a PI offers something infinitely more valuable: flexibility.
Now, I usually get home whenever the last raid boss finally drops, or the server maintenance kicks in. Definitely not a rigid 8 PM cutoff.
I don't smoke. And I don't drink either, unless it has enough caffeine to power a small village. My fuel comes from a can, not a bottle.
I typically crash around 3 AM, sometimes later if there's a big in-game event that absolutely cannot be missed. But I always make sure I clock at least eight hours of sleep.
No exceptions.
It's non-negotiable for optimal brain function, which, in turn, is non-negotiable for optimal gaming performance.
After setting my rig for auto-updates on my neural network and maybe a quick stretch to keep the carpal tunnel at bay – because repetitive strain injury is a real threat, people – I'm out cold. I wake up around noon, feeling… well, functional. Ready to hit the ground running, or rather, ready to hit the "play" button and delve back into another digital world.
My last medical check-up was clean. And yes, that indeed was shocking, even to me. My diet consists largely of instant ramen and whatever delivery food is fastest, but hey, my IRL stats are apparently fine.
Deep down, I simply wish for a quiet life.
Nothing grand. No aspirations for fame, fortune, or saving the world. Just enough peace to dive into any game I want, especially those VRMMORPGs.
They're vast, complex, and offer true escapism.
I go out of my way to avoid real-world problems – things like police bureaucracy, office politics, or the constant, unpredictable demands of being a detective that used to eat into my precious sleep, and more importantly, my gaming time.
That's my strategy for dealing with society: minimal engagement, maximum immersion.
And, you may call me crazy, but that's what makes me genuinely happy.
It's a simple philosophy, really.
Find what brings you peace, and defend it fiercely.
Sure, I'll drop by Kenta's place sometimes.
His family's decent. They actually get it, somehow. They don't bombard me with questions about my life choices or tell me to "get a real job."
They just let me chill, raid their fridge, maybe hop on their console for a bit when my own screen time feels too intense. It's… comfortable.
No pressure. Just good, low-key interactions.
A nice break from the pixelated chaos, or the real-world one.
Winning or losing in a game matters; it gets a reaction out of me. Its inherent competitiveness gets the blood pumping, makes me analyze, strategize, adapt.
But real-life "winning and losing"? That's a total waste of energy. It's messy, unpredictable, and the rewards are rarely worth the effort.
My only real goal is uninterrupted game time. That's my ideal existence. If something, or someone, dares to mess with that... well, things tend to get complicated. Very quickly. My tranquil digital bubble is my sanctuary, and I don't tolerate trespassers.
Because yes, I prefer a quiet life.
But if anyone ever tries to directly interfere with my gaming, or threatens the fragile peace of my little digital world, especially if it impacts the games themselves or the players within them... I won't lose.
Not to a single soul. They'll find out just how un-quiet I can be.
Alright, that's all.
Or not at all.
Apparently, I need to tell you who I am and why I am here.
So, without any further ado, let's begin this story of mine quickly.
Right here, right now.