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(Yeah… It’s one of those OC’s where they are the main character and they are stupidly powerful… Don’t judge me. I’ll try my best to keep things entertaining. Because his power won’t be enough to kill gods for a while.)
Powers: Will be displayed when mentioned. So you’ll have to check back next time. (So if flying was mentioned in Episode 2, The powers will be displayed during Episode 3. This is to avoid spoilers. You may also see displayed powers at the end of the document.)
Episode 1 Pilot:
Touhou Fan Fiction Prologue / Episode 1: “Hello Kim.”
“Within the bounds of our mundane world, there comes a land from another dimension where everything is a fantasy. Where dreams and nightmares reside together. A magical place where nothing is out of the ordinary. And here we see, our main protagonist, travels to the parallel universe that’s foreign to his own.” (The vision slowly starts to fade out…)
(Kim proceeds to shut a book labelled “Charden: The Burning Passion Of A Warrior.”)
Kim: “Pft- Hahaha! Seriously? This is what people like to read these days? What a joke. Literature is quite the easy subject. I could write this in a few hours.”
(The teacher proceeds to cut Kim off. She slammed the ruler down to the table to catch Kim’s attention.)
Teacher: “SILENCE KIMBALL! I am still having a lesson over here. Didn’t expect stuff like that from a wonderful student like you.”
(Kim jumped at the teacher's slight outburst and quickly complied.)
Kim: “O-Okay! Okay! I’ll be quiet. I’m sorry…”
(The teacher sighed before speaking up again.)
Teacher: “I-It’s fine… I know your heart means well. As I was saying… Everyone… Your report cards are ready. Please take them and get them signed by your parents.”
(Many students proceeded to obtain their grades. Some were happy, some were sad, some were going to jump off a cliff, some were going to pray to god that their parents don't punch them so hard that their heads will come out of their butts. Kim on the other hand… While most of his grades were outstanding with multiple subjects with full marks, He has gotten a nasty fail in geography. A big, fat, zero.)
Kim: “Ohhhhhhhhhh shoot…” (Kim knew his parents would be upset, they hired a tuition teacher for him and it has gone in vain! It doesn’t matter if he got a bunch of A’s, the parents blew their money on a fail!)
(Kim proceeds to speak up.)
Kim: “Uh… Teacher…? Could you boost my scores a little…? Just change my score a bit from a zero to a hundred…? Please…?”
(The teacher glanced at Kim in disbelief.)
Teacher: “… No.”
(Kim was panicking, he knew that his father would be upset.)
Kim: “B-B-But Teacher! Please! I need the marks! Father is going to be very upset! I-I’ll bake you all the donuts you want! I’ll even make the crispy ones with the cream sauces inside! You like those r-right…?”
(The teacher shook her head.)
Teacher: “Your pastries are out of this world… However, that doesn’t change the fact that you failed geography. I am sorry… I am sure your parents won’t react that badly… You got full marks for all the other ones after all.”
(Kim mentally prepared for his death that was coming within a few hours.)
Kim: “It’s fine… I guess…”
(The teacher placed her ruler down on the table and walked towards Kim.)
Teacher: “Though, if you are still offering… Could you bake me some more of those Bavarian Cream donuts? I can’t get enough of them. You have quite the talent for sweets.”
(Kim sighed and laid his head on his head.)
Kim: “… Okay. I will make some later today.”
(The teacher clapped her hands and pulled out a pen and some paper.)
Teacher: “Perfect! You have my address already right?”
(Kim nodded. He was a bit down instead of giving a cheerful smile at school.)
Kim: “… Yes. I still have the address you gave me when I had done some babysitting work for you.”
Teacher: “Wonderful! My husband will definitely ask for more once he tries some. Take care Kim.” (The teacher sat on the table as she placed her papers inside her bag.)
(Kim slowly got up and was preparing to leave. However, once he reached the door, the teacher called out to Kim.)
Teacher: “Kim? I have one more thing to say to you.”
(Kim turned his head to face the teacher.)
Kim: “Yes? I am listening.”
(The teacher clenched her ruler before letting it go in acceptance.)
Teacher: “Just in case, I just wanted to tell you that one bad grade is not that bad. You have many talents that can give you a wonderful life. And I always appreciate your kind attitude. It was a breath of fresh air from all the other noisy students. You bothered to give me pastries to me and other teachers even though you didn’t have to. So I wanted to give you something before you enjoy your one week holiday.”
(Kim raised his eyebrow in curiosity.)
Kim: “Something? Well it is quite rare for me to receive a gift. What is it?”
(The teacher leaned down to pull something out of the table. It was a tiny packaged gift.)
Teacher: “Here. Take a closer look.”
(The teacher held out the gift for Kim to take. Kim slowly reached out his hand. But stopped midway.)
Kim: “… I don’t think I deserve this. I failed, didn't I…?”
(The teacher waved her hands, not caring at all about how Kim completely failed his geography.)
Teacher: “I am your form teacher and your mathematics teacher. I do not care if you got a zero in geography. Think of this as an… Early birthday present. Just for you.”
Kim: “But… My birthday is on the tenth of October…”
(The teacher rolled her eyes at Kim’s stubbornness. Though her facial expressions were lacking any signs of anger. She pointed at the tiny item with her other hand.)
Teacher: “Okay… Let me try a different method. You always try your best to listen to your teachers and parents, right? So… Take the gift. That is an order.”
(Kim kept on hesitating before finally grabbing the gift.)
Kim: “… Okay. I’ll take it.”
(Once Kim took the item, he was checking on what item it was.)
Kim: “It’s a… Lucky charm?”
Teacher: “Mhm. A lucky charm. I had one of these when I was little. It helped fix my life. I got a decent job, a lovable husband, and a few kids who I love a lot. I am giving one to you as thanks. Now open it.”
(Kim unwrapped the package. It was a golden necklace with a clover shape on it. The clover was made out of emeralds.)
Kim: “A four leaf clover necklace… Thank you. It looks beautiful. But why…?”
(The teacher looked down before folding her arms.)
Teacher: “You remind me of myself. You are quite the loner in the class. Not talking to anyone, not being loud. Like me. But something I admire from you, is that you still keep on a cheerful expression even when the whole world is against you. Something I wish I could do. So let this lucky charm bring you some things that will actually make you happy.”
(Kim felt a bit touched that his teacher was being nicer than the classmates Kim had.)
Kim: “… I don’t know what to say… Just… Thank you.”
(The teacher grabbed her bag and stood up.)
Teacher: “No problem. I need to go now. But I want you to wear the necklace after the holidays okay…? I can’t wait to see you wearing it. Goodbye now.”
(Before Kim could reply, the teacher had already left. Kim checked the package and noticed that something was off.)
Kim: “Wait a second… There’s a note. ‘This gift was originally meant to be given to my husband, but he thought it was too much. I was a bit mad since there was a no return policy, but he suggested that I should give it to someone else. So to avoid my thousands and thousands of dollars going to waste, I gave it to you. If you break it, I will break your kneecaps. Goodbye Kim’. Well at least I got something. But do I have to wear it…? I do not believe in luck. I’ll just get one of those fancy black boxes to keep it in perfect condition.”
(Kim left the classroom. The hallways were buzzing with noises. Most people were telling each of their friends about their results. There was one particular group with two people who were chatting amongst each other.)
Student 1: “Dude, you won’t believe it! I failed my English but almost passed! A forty six! Would you believe it?!”
Student 2: “Yo! That is amazing bro! Come here!”
(The two students began to dap each other, with them making a loud clapping sound that the entire hall could hear. Kim slowly moved his way towards the exit, but one of the students caught Kim right before he could escape.)
Student 1: “Well, well, well. If it isn’t the perfect student? Coming here to do a little flexing your ‘perfect’ grades in front of us?” (The student’s tone was mocking and slightly bitter.)
(Kim slightly blushed and shook his head in embarrassment.)
Kim: “N-No… I just wanted to leave…”
(The student rolled his eyes and flicked Kim’s nose. Kim winced in pain.)
Kim: “Ow…”
Student 1: “Yeah right. You mostly are feeling all high and mighty getting wonderful grades. What about us, huh? We students are struggling with barely passing, but you are just storming through with ease.”
(Kim placed a hand on his back and scratched it.)
Kim: “Actually… I got a zero on geography…”
(The other student choked on his water once he heard Kim’s claim.)
Student 2: “Wait- What? Really? That is quite surprisi-”
(The first student cuts the other student off.)
Student 1: “Yeah, yeah. The teacher's pet has gotten a zero. Sure…”
(The first student grabs the second student's hand.)
Student 1: “Let’s just go. I don’t want the nerd over here ruining our day.”
(Kim held both of his hands, trying to get them to stay.)
Kim: “W-Wait! Could we just… Chat for a bit…? I know we kind of had a bit of a bad start… But we can be friends! We can go to my home, you can eat many delicious donuts there! You could even watch some television, a-and-”
(The student slapped the wall to get Kim’s attention, Kim stopped what he was about to say as he heard the bang.)
Student 1: “And there it goes again! Kim is flaunting his privileges again! You JUST don’t get it huh?”
(The student looks at Kim with a mean glare. He was slightly hissing like a predator stalking its prey.)
Student 1: “We are all so jealous of you. We ALL want your knowledge and grades. And not only that, you have a perfect life at home too? You going to eat up some of that fancy donuts of yours Mr. Fancypants? Me on the other hand, just lives in a single apartment, sharing it with one whole family. I am just playing some football with my dad since we have absolutely no money while you are probably watching television about football! So there, I admit it! ‘You have a perfect life!’ Happy?! You have it better than all of us! But you still are trying to talk to us! How can someone so smart be this dense?! We do not want to hear your accomplishments, we don’t want to hang out with you, we don’t want to talk to you, and we DEFINITELY do not want to be your friend. So I’ll just tell you this before you say anything else, just. Leave. Us. ALONE!!!”
(Kim froze. He was processing the brutal verbal beat down the student gave him. A tear slowly formed within his eyes. Before Kim could show his crying face, he quickly ran towards the exit. He heard the student’s words loud and clear. Instantly leaving the hallways in a flash. Kim dropped the book we were reading earlier, but the negative thoughts in his mind were lingering. He didn’t pay attention to the book that fell. The other student just looked at the first student in shock.)
Student 2: “Dude… What the hell is wrong with you?!”
(The first student looked back at his friend. Going back to a neutral expression as if he didn’t cause a scene just now.)
Student 1: “What? What are you talking about?”
(The other student crouches down to pick up Kim’s fallen book.)
Student 2: “You could have told Kim off in a much nicer way! There were a few flaws when you tried to tell him to go away!”
(The first student leaned on the lockers, checking out his nails.)
Student 1: “Really? Which parts of that were bad?”
Student 2: “Let’s see… You screwed up around… EVERYTHING! You screwed up everything you stupid idiot! First off, he looked as soft as a marshmallow, I think he actually wanted to be friends with us. Secondly, we could have scored some donuts… Dude… I am starving! And third of all, you literally were so loud that everyone is currently staring at us, RIGHT NOW!”
(The first student looked around. The other schoolmates were all staring at the both of them. Most of them were whispering and giving judgemental glares.)
Student 1: “Doesn’t matter. Kim had it coming to him. Besides, stares don’t mean anything at all. Let’s just go.”
(The second student had a defeated expression. However, he noticed something behind the first student. He quickly shifted to being scared as he slowly raised his finger to point at the student.)
Student 2: “He didn’t even flex his skills, I don’t even think he even tried to show off at any poi- … U-Uh… D-Dude…? Look behind you…”
Student 1: “Huh?” (The first student looked behind him.)
(Unfortunately for the both of them, the teacher from earlier was behind them. And she was FURIOUS. If looks could kill, she would be sentenced to her eyes being scooped out. The teacher clutched her wooden ruler tightly as she was trying to maintain her composure.)
Teacher: “Hey boys…~ Now, correct me if I am wrong, but I could have sworn I heard you shouting. And a particular boy ran off crying. Is that true?” (The teacher poked the student harshly.)
(The confident expression from the first student instantly disappeared. He could handle another student, but a teacher? Yeah… He is done for.)
Student 1: “W-Well… I… Uh…”
(The first student turned around to his friend. With the most feared expression on his face.)
Student 1: “D-Dude… Help me out here!”
(The other student raised both of his hands in surrender.)
Student 2: “I had nothing to do with this!” (The second student instantly said in cowardice.)
(Student one looked at his friend with a shocked expression.)
Student 1: “HEY! DUDE! WHAT THE HELL?!”
(The second student patted the first student's shoulder. Silently wishing that the teacher doesn't commit child murder.)
Student 2: “Sorry bro, that was not tuff. I can’t defend you my bro. Bye…”
(The teacher grabbed the first student and dragged him into another room, the first student struggled from the teacher’s grasp, trying to break free but failing miserably.)
Student 1: “Ugh… ‘Tuff’? That trend fell off many years ago- HEY! LET ME GO! I AM INNOCENT I TELL YOU! ALL I DID WAS YELL AT HIM! I AM INNOCENT! NO!!!”
(It was only a few hours until Kim had reached his “lovely” home. His house was designed like a modern house, it was relatively fancy with it being a three story building, where he had an older brother, an older sister, a caring mother and a “strict” father. Kim sighed and mentally prepared for his fate as the father checked out the report card Kim had received before snapping.)
Father: “A ZERO?!”
(Beside the father was the mother, who was often more caring and nicer towards Kim since he was technically still a child at the age of fourteen.)
Mother: “Honey… It’s okay…”
(The father was clearly upset.)
Father: “NO! It is not okay! Never in my life have I seen someone getting a zero. And to think that the first time I see a zero, it is from my own son!”
(Kim’s voice was slightly shaky. He was always vulnerable and fragile against verbal yelling. Tears being held back could be seen on his face.)
Kim: “I-I’m sorry Father…” (Kim glanced down on the floor, knowing this has upset his father a lot.)
(The father obviously did not accept an apology for bad work done.)
Father: “We spent… Thousands of dollars on you. Just so that you could pass that geography exam.”
(Kim softly nodded.)
Kim: “I-I know Father… I'm sorry…”
(Kim’s mother tried to calm the father down.)
Mother: “Honey… It’s just one grade. He excelled at everything else...”
(The father was still mad. Doesn’t matter if he got an amazing score for everything else, he spent his hard earned money on a fail.)
Father: “No. We worked a lot for you to at least get a pass. And look… A giant zero. Nobody is going to want someone who got a zero!”
Mother: “We could just apply him to a university. The people there will definitely hire my young boy. And he doesn’t have to use any geography there.”
(Kim’s father shook his head. Not good enough. That is still a stain on the wall. He needed to get rid of it.)
Father: “No, we need to make sure that he could get full marks on every subject. If he gets bad scores during his time now, it just shows that he still needs to learn for the year! Universities will have harder tests. If he fails geography, he will fail even harder next time! I am not sending him to university when he is not ready.”
(Kim was good at keeping a poker face, his father always told Kim that his son of his own should never cry. He looks like he is more apologetic than sad.)
Kim: “F-Fathe-“
(Kim’s father cuts Kim off and proceeds to speak up once more. Not letting Kim speak until he finally gets the memo.)
Father: “You inherited the skill of having a fantastic photographic memory from your great grandfather. Your older brother and sister aren’t as gifted as you are. So I expected full marks from every subject.”
(The mother spoke up again, trying to reassure Kim.)
Mother: “Dear… That isn’t true. It’s okay to make mistakes sometimes...”
(The father scoffed and retorted. His next words are going to be very soul crushing towards Kim.)
Father: “‘Oh! And don’t forget, he has received an award for performance arts! What an achievement! Acting is never going to get him a relaxing life. I told you that you could use your knowledge for a high paying job. And when are you going to apply knowledge for something as silly as singing?”
(Kim tried to prove that some actors and singers were really successful. His stuttering was not helping his point.)
Kim: “F-Father… I thought you said you were okay with what I wanted to be in the f-futur-“
(Kim’s father cuts Kim off once again. He didn’t want Kim to speak up until he was done talking.)
Father: “It doesn’t matter. I did not let you sing so you could become a music artist. I just did that so you could show off to your cousins. You have the opportunity to get into a good school and give everyone in this household a luxurious life. But that single zero is the reason why you aren’t getting any scholarships.”
(The father crouched to match Kim’s height before softly whispering.)
Father: “You… Are the biggest disappointment to ALL of us. All that potential you had? It has gone to waste. Because you didn’t push harder enough. Do you understand?”
(Kim was visibly saddened by those words. He knew his father only expected the gifted child to be perfect but hearing that Kim is a disappointment is very heart wrenching.)
Kim: “Y-Yes Sir…”
(Kim’s father sighed before walking out of the door.)
Father: “Come on dear, we got to take Aiden and Julia for that dentist appointment.”
(Kim stayed silent for a while, obviously his mother was concerned.)
Mother: “Sweetie… Are you okay…?”
(Kim then quickly goes to his mother for a tight hug, tears can be seen slowly dripping through his cheek. He still stayed silent but a few sobs could be heard.)
Mother: “Aw… Shhh… It’s okay… I’m proud of you no matter what… You are not a disappointment.”
(Kim’s mother suddenly had an idea that popped inside her head.)
Mother: “Son… How about after the dentist appointment with your older brother and sister, let’s say you and I can get some churros. That is your favourite snack right? Doesn’t that sound nice?”
(Kim, who was still grasping his mother very tightly, softly nodded.)
Mother: “Alright. Wait here dear. We will be back soon.”
(Kim stopped hugging his mother and just sat down at the couch, curled up to a ball. Kim’s mother was about to walk out before speaking up.)
Mother: “Oh, and Kim?”
(Kim shifted his head up to glance at his mother, clearly listening to what she has to say.)
Mother: “… I love you.”
(Kim still stayed silent, clearly not happy about what just happened.)
Mother: “Hm…” (The mother left and the door has been closed.)
(Kim stayed quiet for a few more seconds before quietly sobbing again.)
Kim: “…”
(Outside the house, the mother and father were chatting to each other. Although Kim was crying, he couldn’t keep his curiosity down. He slowly moved towards the door in order to eavesdrop.)
Father: “I swear, that child is making me go insane.”
(The mother was glaring at Kim’s father with a scolding look.)
Mother: “Don’t scold him! You never scored full marks when we met back in high school.”
Father: “I can’t take it anymore. Let’s take a break shall we?”
(The mother widened her eyes in shock.)
Mother: “No! I still need to work! And what about Kim? He is going to be alone!”
Father: “It’s fine. We will just go somewhere else okay? Get inside the car. We have got to go now.”
(With that, the mother and father went inside the car as it began to leave. Kim was stuck there. Trying to process what they meant,)
Kim: “W-What…?”
(Time has flown by, it has been a few hours, it was almost dinner time. Kim’s family hasn’t come back yet, it was almost concerning. Kim could be seen playing the violin, he was playing a sad tune to kill his time. His eyes were closed but tear stains could be seen on his cheeks. After a little while, Kim glanced at a clock on a wall that says “6:30”. The clock ticks slowly, keeping Kim bored and a bit worried.)
Kim: “… Ugh… I need some munchies… But I can’t because Five Nights At Freddy’s will be in the fridge!”
(Kim looks slightly out of it before beginning to check his phone. There weren't any new messages yet.)
Kim: “Mother hasn’t come back yet… Weird. She always come back on time to feed her childre-”
(Kim stopped his sentence as he received a notification, it was from his mother.)
Kim: “Speaking of the devil…”(Kim glanced at the message.)
(Kim’s mother, labeled as “Mother <3” on the phone, texted a short message for Kim to see.)
“Sorry Kim! I have a lot more work than usual. Please get your own dinner.”
(Kim raises an eyebrow at the text. Something felt slightly off.)
Kim: “Hm? Why wouldn’t she get a delivery man to deliver the food? And weren’t they having a dentist appointment? Why does Mother have work?”
(Kim replied to the message.)
“Why couldn’t you just… Uber the food?”
(… No response.)
“… Okay. Love you.”
“Love you too! Don’t forget to check all sides of the road!” (His mother replied.)
(Kim rolled his eyes. From his mothers audacity to not acknowledge Kim’s earlier message.)
Kim: “Oh so you reply to THAT and not my earlier message. It’s fine, It’s fine.”
(Kim sighed in annoyance. It was a bit irritating but he still loves his mother.)
Kim: “Mother always loves to confuse me with her texts that don't even make any sense. I swear, I thought I told her that this was getting repetitive. This has been happening too many times!”
(Kim laid on his bed. He was tired after all that happened today.)
Kim: “My siblings are also gone… The dentist appointment is taking quite a while… I guess I can go and grab some food.”
(Before Kim could do anything else, the oven made a ringing sound. Signaling to Kim that the donuts were finished baking.)
Kim: “Oh… That’s the donuts! I forgot I made those! I need to deliver it to the teacher!”
(Kim quickly ran downstairs, wearing his mittens and pulling out the tray. He took one deep whiff at the fresh scent of the donuts.)
Kim: “Ah… That’s the wonderful smell of sugary goodness! She would definitely love this!”
(Kim moved all six of the donuts into a white box.)
Kim: “I’ll send this to her first before I’ll get myself some food.”
(Kim was about to leave before stepping on a piece of paper.)
Kim: “Huh…? What is this?”
(Kim crouched down to pick the piece of paper. It was an advert to entice others going to Canada.)
Kim: “An advertisement… For Canada…?”
(Kim walked back and forth, trying to think of why that would be there.)
Kim: “Why is that there? Is Father interested in Canadian food? Has he lost interest in other cuisines? No… He always loves good food! Tamales De Elote is his favourite! Nothing will ever beat that. Maybe he is there for the snow…? I like the cold… I think I could tolerate the freezing weather but I don’t think he would… I still remember our trip to another country… He would pretend to be fine and I had to give some of my clothes to him.”
(Kim stopped walking as he began to realise what actually happened.)
Kim: “Wait… They were talking about needing a break. And they are gone for a long time… Did they…”
(Kim became teary eyed again as he began to fully understand the situation now.)
Kim: “Did they abandon me…?”
(Kim shook his head in denial. Oh… Poor Kim… He thinks his family is coming back. Well, at least the father never said anything on getting the milk.)
Kim: “N-No. That is impossible. They are going to come back for me. Yeah. I am just going to… Deliver this box of donuts.”
(Kim went outside and slipped some slip-on slippers onto his foot and prepared for his departure. Kim had also grabbed a wallet filled with a bit of money, and the box of donuts as he began to walk silently until there came a road. He began to check both sides.)
Kim: “Alright, remember what Mother said. Left… Right… Hm. Perfect.”
(Kim took a step forward. However, it didn’t feel like solid ground. Instead, It felt like Kim was… falling?!)
Kim: “What the hell?!”
(Kim’s quick reflexes allowed him to use his hand in order to latch on the sidewalk. Kim glanced down, and there was a purple portal with many eyes inside.)
Kim: “WHAT IS THAT THING?!”
(Kim tried to pull himself up… but due to the fact that he has a skinny body and low amounts of power, he didn’t have enough stamina or strength to climb up. He soon loses grip and falls into the portal.)
Kim: “Wuh- AH-!”
(Kim only had a tiny glance of the portal until it all fades black. For a little while, there was nothing. Until the portal reopened, and life could be seen again! The bright blue sky… The grassy forest… The shiny sun! However, that last part was confusing… Shiny sun? It was sunset! How does it look like it’s morning? How long has it been?! Kim didn’t have time to answer. The portal opened midair, and Kim began to fall from the sky.)
(Kim’s eyes widened as he processed whatever the hell he was in. Most people would scream for their life if they didn’t have a parachute. Kim… was among that majority of people. So naturally, he screamed.)
Kim: “JESUS CHRIST! WHAT THE HELL?!”
(Kim could see the whole of Gensokyo, showing a wonderful shot of every place imaginable! However, Kim couldn’t do anything else but to call out for help. Since most people won’t be in this situation, you have permission to laugh at this loser as he plunges towards his death.)
Kim: “SOMEONE! HELP!!! HELP!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
(As luck would have it. A dark-blackish brown haired, as well as brown irises and black pupils individual with a large red bow on her head, were sweeping the floor. She had a bored and unamused expression before she heard some screaming.)
“Hm?”
(Kim was shaking every single one of his hands and legs while still in the air.)
Kim: “HELP! PLEASE! WHEN I HAVE INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS JUMPING OFF ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE MALL I WASN’T REALLY GOING TO DO IT! PLEASE SAVE ME!!!”
(The woman heard the annoying screams and dropped her broom. She got into a ready stance to flew up into the air.)
“Ha-up!”
(Kim was still shaking his body until the woman caught him. He looks… astonished.)
Kim: “AHHHHH- Huh?” (Kim has shut his eyes closed until he felt someone grab him, Kim finally opened his eyes.)
(Kim looked at the woman, he was still in half-disbelief and half-astonishment.)
Kim: “Y-You… saved me…”
(The woman glanced at Kim for a couple of seconds before speaking up.)
“あなたは誰ですか?” (Translation: “Who are you?”)
(Kim looked at the woman like she was some sort of madman. Confusion was etched all over his face.)
Kim: “H-Huh? What are you saying?”
(The woman, still carrying Kim bridal-style. Spoke again.)
“申し訳ありません。おっしゃっていることが分かりません。” (Translation: “I’m sorry, I do not know what you are talking about.)
(Kim was about to retort even more before another woman, this one being blonde and carrying a parasol. She had a purple dress and a white hat. She appeared out of a familiar gap.)
“あ〜、やっと来たじゃん！” (Translation: “Ah! You are finally here!”)
(Kim looked at them with disbelief.)
Kim: “Hey you! Do you speak English? I can’t understand this woman!” (Kim gestures towards the woman with a red bow.)
(The blonde woman just smirks and glances towards the other woman. The other woman spoke up.)
“紫、この子が誰か、ご存知ですか？” (Translation: “Yukari, do you know who this child is?”)
“うん！あたしが彼をここに送ったの！” (The blonde woman replied, she then picked up a random book.) (Translation: “Yep! I am the one who sent him here!”)
(The other woman glanced at the book curiously.)
“何をお持ちですか？” (Translation: “What are you holding?”)
(The blonde woman simply opens the book and points at a certain page.)
“見ててよ、あたしの仕事っぷり！” (Translation: “Watch my skills in action!”)
(Suddenly, the book starts to glow, and a small little shiny floating orb starts to swirl around the blonde woman before flying towards Kim, It slowly fuses itself with Kim’s body.)
Kim: “HEY! WHAT IS THIS?” (Kim glanced at the orb that’s slowly burying itself to his body. It doesn’t exactly hurt… more like it feels as if slime was thrown at you.)
(The orb finally finished fusing itself with Kim’s body. The blonde woman spoke up.)
“A simple spell.” (The woman bluntly replied.)
(Kim raises an eyebrow. Now they can speak English? What a confusing moment.)
Kim: “You can… speak English?”
(The blonde woman just had a smirk. Enjoying Kim’s confusion.)
“I do not know how to speak English.”
(Kim looks even more baffled now.)
Kim: “Then how could yo-“
“Patience. You didn’t even let me explain.” (The blonde woman replied.)
(Kim stayed silent until the blonde woman spoke up again.)
“I used a simple spell which allows you to understand what we are saying, as well as making you speak some fluent Japanese. Or any other languages in that matter.”
(Kim scratches his head.)
Kim: “But… I’m speaking English right now.”
(The blonde woman’s smirk widened.)
“To you, maybe. But to us, we all hear Japanese. Isn’t that right? Reimu?” (The blonde woman glances at the other woman with a red bow.)
(The woman with the red bow, now known as “Reimu”, nodded and replied.)
Reimu: “That is correct. I am currently hearing Japanese coming right out of your mouth.”
(Kim raises an eyebrow again.)
Kim: “Japanese…? You guys speak Japanese? Woah. I must be in Germany.”
(Reimu blinked twice at Kim’s comment but didn't bother to correct him.)
“No… You are currently in Japan silly!” (The blonde woman happily chirped.)
(Kim glanced around to check his surroundings. The land looks… basic. No phones, no noise… It’s oddly peaceful. Kim had thought there was anime and shiny lights.)
Kim: “Is this really Japan…? I don’t see any shiny lights anywhere.”
(The blonde woman chuckled, amused by Kim’s reaction.)
“Hehe… You're confusing yourself with the outside world.”
(Kim stares at confusion.)
Kim: “Outside world…?”
(The blonde woman smiled before further elaborating.)
“Yes… The outside world! Where that Japan is far more advanced than our own.”
(Kim stretches a bit, clearly not in the mood for any of this.)
Kim: “Okay…? Anyways, do you have a mobile phone? I need to uh… tell Mother about this.”
(The blonde woman decided to say the few words people feared.)
“Phones…? Oh! Oh no. We do not have any of that here.”
(Kim eyes widened. For a thriteen year old, no phones is torture! How will he watch his Skibidi Rizz now?!)
Kim: “WHAT?!” (Kim exclaimed.)
(The blonde woman laughed.)
“You heard me, we do not have any of that here. No technology. None.”
(Kim’s face showed fear… Kim wanted a break from all the studying he was doing forced from his father but not this! Dang it. Now he can’t just pretend to study on his phone.)
Kim: “None?! What about… cooking stoves? Or lights?! Those basic things surely have to be here! I want to bake! I need my daily dose of sugar!”
(The blonde woman shrugged.)
“Well some kappa’s do a bit of technology… But the only functioning lights and ovens you’ll ever find are probably in fancy places like the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Since they can afford their prices. Other than that? We use fire to cook, and lanterns for light.”
(Kim groaned in annoyance. He wasn’t as patient as last time since his day was absolutely horrible.)
Kim: “Ugh… This sucks. What do you-“ (Kim was about to retort before seeing a familiar gap behind the blonde woman.)
(Kim’s eyes widened in recognition once he saw the gap.)
Kim: “Wait. IT’S THAT THING!”
(Reimu glanced at the gap, she raised an eyebrow.)
Reimu: “Yeah… It’s one of Yukari’s gaps. What about it?”
(Kim glanced at Reimu before glancing at the blonde woman.)
Kim: “Whose Yukari?!”
(Reimu glanced at the blonde woman, Yukari.)
Reimu: “That old hag right there. Can’t miss it.”
(Yukari put on a fake saddened expression at Reimu’s words.)
Yukari: “Ouch Reimu… I’m not that old!~”
(Kim looked slightly worried, he wasn’t angry or anything, but just… Worried. Very worried.)
Kim: “YOU! YOU SENT ME HERE?!”
(Yukari pretended to be clueless and act innocent.)
Yukari: “Me…? Why would you think it’s me?”
(Kim rolled his eyes. He knew it was Yukari. Who else could it be?)
Kim: “I’ve seen that stupid gap before! It had random eyes inside it! I got a glimpse of it before I fell inside, and now I got transported here!”
(Yukari begins to clap, clearly intending to mock Kim.)
Yukari: “Wow. Congratulations. You figured it out! Good job!”
(Kim squinted his eyes and pointed at Yukari, hoping that would somehow change her attitude. As expected, nothing happened..)
Kim: “Oh yes! I figured it out alright, but you need to explain why you sent me here.”
(Yukari just hummed. Pretending that everything was perfectly fine.)
Yukari: “Hm?~ I didn’t send you here, you fell off and went inside my gap. You should have checked all sides of the road, you know?”
(Kim rolled his eyes. He wasn’t going to take a lecture from HER.)
Kim: “When people say check the sides of the road, I thought left and right. Not up and down.”
(Yukari laughed. Finding most of Kim’s complaints very amusing.)
Yukari: “Oh! You should have been more careful then!~”
(Kim scoffed. He didn’t want to admit Yukari was right.)
Kim: “Alright, I’m not taking the blame for this. It’s not everyday someone sees a portal. So tell me. Why did you send me here? Please, I just want to go home”
(Yukari’s smug expression faltered ever so slightly, and decided to answer Kim.)
Yukari: “Well… If you really must know, I’ve intended for someone else to be transported here, but you came first. You were just a gap too far…” (Yukari’s tone is showing some slight dishonesty, but Kim was too much of an airhead in the social department to see through the lie.)
(Kim stared at Yukari for a little while.)
Kim: “Can you bring me back then? I’m starving here!”
(Reimu responded.)
Reimu: “Well you co-“
(Yukari cuts Reimu off, not letting Reimu tell Kim whatever she was going to say.)
Yukari: “Nope. You can’t leave Gensokyo at all.”
(Kim’s world had shattered into many pieces. This place is boring as hell! Who would want to stay here?)
Kim: “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” (Kim shouted dramatically into the air.)
(Yukari lets out a soft chuckle.)
Yukari: “You seem slightly upset.”
(Of course Kim was upset, he doesn’t have his phone. Now he is going to act like a childish person and has grabbed Yukari with both of his hands. But Yukari seemed very calm.)
Yukari: “You have very impolite manners.”
(Kim was starting to worry even more, he began to shake Yukari rapidly.)
Kim: “Y-Your joking right?! Send me back! Send me back!!!“
(Before Kim could do any actual damage to Yukari, Reimu intervenes with his little temper tantrum.)
Reimu: “Enough! As I was saying, you could l-“
(Yukari interrupted Reimu once again. This was starting to seem intentional.)
Yukari: “You can’t leave. Sorry!~”
(Reimu glanced at Yukari like she was a madman.)
Reimu: “Yukari, what are you talking about? Isn’t there a w-“
(Yukari taps Reimu’s shoulder.)
Yukari: “Reimu… Lean your ear close to my mouth.”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow but complied. It seems that Yukari was whispering to Reimu about something.)
Kim: “H-Hey! What are you two talking about over there?!”
(After a while, Reimu has slightly softened at Yukari’s words.)
Reimu: “A-Ah… I see. He will be hurt…?”
(Kim glanced over at Reimu.)
Kim: “Miss Short Lady! What were you saying…?”
(Reimu’s eye twitched at being called “short”. But she calmed down and replied.)
Reimu: “It was nothing. You are stuck here for a very long time.”
(Kim's eyes widened again. What the hell was Reimu trying to say earlier?)
Kim: “WAIT, WHAT?! Why did you suddenly change your answer?”
(Reimu nodded.)
Reimu: “I realised that you aren’t strong enough to leave Gensokyo. The only way out is way too dangerous. You’ll get harmed.”
(Kim clenched his fist again.)
Kim: “I don’t care about how dangerous it is, I want to go back home!”
(Reimu placed a hand on Kim’s shoulder.)
Reimu: “Look kid, I want to help you out as much as I can… I really do. But take it from me… It’s very hard to leave the place once you have entered here.”
(Kim looked down. He knows that Reimu wouldn’t want to keep him for the few minutes of meeting her. He seems slightly dejected.)
Kim: “M-Maybe! But I have to try!”
(Reimu shook her head. Trying to softly, but bluntly sending Kim back into reality.)
Reimu: “I’m sorry… But there isn’t any way.”
(Kim stayed silent for a while. It feels… Unfair. There was still so much he wanted to do in life! Like sleeping… sleeping… and maybe more sleeping…)
Kim: “… B-But my family! My mom! I want to be with her again!”
(Reimu’s heart ached. Seeing this poor boy wanting to be with his mother is sad.)
Reimu: “Well… Your mother and your family aren't with you anymore. I’m sorry.”
(Kim tried to deny it. He tried to believe that everything was okay.)
Kim: “N-No! I’m dreaming! We were going to get churros! My family is going to get worried sick about me!”
(Reimu cringed at Kim’s words.)
Reimu: “Well… Maybe they won’t.”
(Kim raised an eyebrow.)
Kim: “Eh? Don’t speak ill of my family like that! My family cares for me! Even though Father is a bit harsh on me… He knows best!”
(Reimu stayed silent. Kim was still in denial about all this.)
Kim: “… So I can’t go back home…?”
(Reimu softly nodded. Now it was Kim’s turn to stay quiet. The sun shifted. The sky is now turning peach, signalling a sunset. The weight of his new reality sat on Kim’s shoulders like a stone. No more having fun with his phone. No family dinners. No more outsmarting Harvard students and flexing his knowledge at them. No more pretending tomorrow would be just another boring day. Kim held back tears and sniffled, but he didn’t cry. He softly spoken up after a little while.)
Kim: “Your name was Reimu correct…?”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow.)
Reimu: “Yes… That’s right.”
(Kim sighed, he doesn’t know when he should be empathetic or completely blunt during scenarios. He just often says what he feels is right. He only knows a lot about academics.)
Kim: “I saw your eye twitch when I called you ‘Miss Short Lady’. I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to anger you. I’m… Not the best when it comes to being socially intelligent. I often get picked on at school… I only know a lot academically.”
(Reimu instantly softened at Kim’s words. He seems so genuine and kind that she can’t be harsh with him at all!)
Reimu: “It’s… It’s fine, kid. You didn’t know any better.”
(Kim’s slight tension faded away. But he still looked down.)
Kim: “Miss Reimu… May you give me a pen and paper?”
(Reimu glanced within the shrine before looking back at Kim.)
Reimu: “Wait here.”
(Reimu went into the shrine for a little while, before coming out with a piece of paper.)
Reimu: “I only have a piece of paper. No pens at all. I need to restock on ink soon.”
(Kim sighed again.)
Kim: “It’s fine… I guess.”
(Then, Yukari spoke up again.)
Yukari: “Oh Kim!~ I got something you can use that paper with!”
(Kim glanced at Yukari, still angry about what she had done.)
Kim: “What is it?” (Kim was showing some slight hostility.)
(Yukari rummaged through something within her gap before pulling out a chunk of charcoal and chucking it at Kim.)
Yukari: “Here.”
(Kim managed to catch the charcoal without dropping it to the floor.)
Kim: “Seriously?! This is going to mess up my hands!”
(Yukari shrugged, clearly not being bothered to help Kim in any other way.)
Yukari: “That’s all I have!~” (Yukari said in a playful tone.)
(Kim sighed before walking up to a tree. Reimu looked at Kim.)
Reimu: “What are you doing?”
(Kim sees a piece of loose skin on the tree and decides to pull it out. It was the outer brown shell of the tree.)
Kim: “Just a moment…” (Kim chipped a piece of charcoal.)
(Kim then wrapped the chipped piece of the charcoal with the skin of the tree, making a makeshift pencil.)
Kim: “There we go.”
(Reimu made a little “o” with her mouth at Kim’s quick thinking.)
Reimu: “Hm. Impressive. Where did you learn how to do that?”
(Kim began writing on the paper and talked at the same time.)
Kim: “Me… Brother and Father went on a trip to gain some experience. I hated every second of it… But I learnt some neat tricks.”
(Reimu nodded in acknowledgment.)
Reimu: “Ah, I see. So your father is the one giving you all this knowledge? He sounds like a wise man.”
(Kim shook his head as he kept on writing.)
Kim: “He may be wise but Father is too tough on me. I wish he calmed down a little.”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow.)
Reimu: “It can’t be that bad.”
(Kim groaned. He was very tired. He usually has a lot more patience to deal with nonsense, but this was all too much.)
Kim: “Ugh… He forces me to study multiple courses that are meant for geniuses. It’s a pain! I just want to sleep…”
(Reimu’s eyes widened at Kim’s words. Dang, a child studying a lot. That is every single children’s nightmare!)
Reimu: “Seriously?! He forced a child to learn subjects out of his league? Your joking.”
(Kim sighs in pain. If only people knew how much he actually spends his time studying.)
Kim: “Nope. You’ll look at my report card and see I have gotten full scores on all of them except geography. That’s how much I was forced to learn. That’s what I get for inheriting many wonderful abilities when I was born.”
(Reimu tilted her head in slight confusion. If he was a genius, he should have no problem passing geography right?)
Reimu: “Geography…? I guess that is why you assumed this place was Germany. But why geography specifically?”
(Kim shrugged. He… Never really thought about it that much.)
Kim: “I was apparently learning quantum physics in order to have a proper rest the next few years and was too busy at the moment. So I didn’t study geography.”
(Kim finally finished writing before folding it up. He walked over to Yukari and handed her the paper.)
Kim: “Send the paper to this address, but don’t read it.”
(Yukari obviously didn’t listen and opened the note. Though nobody else could see it, it was a farewell note. Saying that Kim has gotten a “once in a lifetime opportunity” and vanished. It also contains how much he treasures his family. Yukari slightly softened after seeing the paper.)
Yukari: “… How heartwarming.”
(Kim stretched for a bit. Trying to get that good feeling. Like that one amazing stretch that makes you feel like you are in heaven.)
Kim: “If I can’t see my family again, then I want you to give them this. I know you are very much powerful to go back.”
(Yukari nodded in affirmation. He was correct. If Yukari sent him here, she could probably get him back as well.)
Yukari: “That is true. I can send this to them. But why lie? You could just tell them you got sent here.”
(Kim shook his head.)
Kim: “I am very sure that this sort of thing is not common at all. if I told them I’ve been sent to another dimension they would probably freak out and panic. And… I don’t want them to worry about me. This little white lie will probably make them calm down. Well… If they bother coming back to receive this message that is.”
(Yukari softened even more at those words.)
Yukari: “Fair enough. Fine. I’ll send this to your family so they won’t worry at all.”
(Kim’s stress has decreased at Yukari’s compliance. At least she was willing to do this thing.)
Kim: “Good… I guess it is time for me to explore this place right?”
(Reimu widened her eyes at Kim’s words. Might as well ship a baby to war. They both have the same survivability rates.)
Reimu: “Excuse me?! No no no! It is too dangerous to go out for someone like you!
(Kim rolled his eyes at Reimu’s reluctance to let him explore. Come on, what could possibly go wrong?)
Kim: “Then what am I supposed to do?”
(Reimu pondered for a moment before responding.)
Reimu: “… You could stay here. At the Hakurei Shrine.”
(Kim paused a bit, processing Reimu’s words before speaking softly.)
Kim: “… Really?”
(Even Yukari was surprised that Reimu would allow Kim to stay in the shrine.)
Yukari: “Wait… Really? Won’t the Hakurei God be upset that someone else sleeps in their shrine when people are supposed to worship them?”
(Reimu nodded in confirmation. She couldn’t let a child be homeless!)
Reimu: “Yes, yes you can. However, since the ‘Hakurei God’ might get upset. You will need to do tasks to help us at the shrine. That way you’ll be helping out while being able to find a place to live in. I’m sure they would understand. Whoever that god is.”
(Kim nodded in uncertainty.)
Kim: “O-Okay! I’ll do my best! I won’t disappoint you!”
(Reimu softly patted Kim’s head.)
Reimu: “I know you won’t.”
(Kim slightly blushed at the pat. To Kim, those were a sign of affection of friendship. He always liked the head pats.)
Kim: “T-Thanks…”
(Yukari chuckled softly at Kim’s tiny shade of red.)
Yukari: “Hehe, Looks like you have a new visitor at your shrine Reimu!”
(Yukari then glances at Kim.)
Yukari: “And you.”
(Kim looked back at Yukari.)
Kim: “What?”
(Yukari had the slightest shred of sympathy in this single moment.)
Yukari: “I’ll find something for you.”
(Kim scratches his head in confusion.)
Kim: “Something…? For what?”
(Yukari lets out a hearty laugh.)
Yukari: “Oh-Ho-Ho! It isn’t anything bad… Think of it as… A welcome gift. Something that will help you out in the future.”
(Kim brightened up a bit. He was always easily persuaded with gifts.)
Kim: “Really…? What is it?”
(Yukari waved her finger to stop Kim from getting too curious.)
Yukari: “No no no… That will ruin the surprise. And I haven’t even found it yet. Give me a couple of days first.”
(Kim turned back to a neutral expression.)
Kim: “Okay. I guess I can wait. Thank you Missus Yukari-”
Yukari: “EXCUSE ME?!” (Yukari cuts Kim off before he could thank her.)
(Kim stopped his sentence with a slightly worried expression on his face.)
Kim: “Y-Yes…? Did I say something wrong…?”
(Yukari rolled her eyes, thinking that Kim was trying to play with her. Although Kim has no idea what he just said.)
Yukari: “Oh… Don’t be like that! You call Reimu a ‘Miss’ while I am a ‘Missus’?! I am not married. Why am I a Missus?!”
(Kim started to sweat at Yukari’s irritation. He just weakly held his hands up in surrender.)
Kim: “I-I thought you looked like a Missus… You look old en-“
Yukari: “EXCUSE ME?!?!” (Yukari exclaimed again.)
(Kim straightened in fear from Yukari’s exclamation.)
Yukari: “Just call me Yukari. I do not like being called a ‘Missus’. If you do call me that, forget about that gift I am going to give you.”
Kim: “N-No… I want a gift… I don’t often get those… I’ll just call you Yukari. I promise.”
(Yukari soon calmed down from Kim’s words.)
Yukari: “Okay… Okay… I’ll forget this even happened.)
(Reimu briefly glanced at Yukari’s direction for a bit.)
Reimu: “Are you sure you want to give him something?”
(Yukari confidently nodded at Reimu.)
Yukari: "I don't hand out gifts often, but even I can spare a fragment of favour.”
(Reimu squinted her eyes in doubt.)
Reimu: “If you say so…”
(Yukari clasps her hands together.)
Yukari: “Very well! I’ll get started now! Bye!~”
(Reimu just watched Yukari going back inside her gap.)
Reimu: “Well that was something.”
(Kim played with his fingers before looking back at Reimu.)
Kim: “… It’s fine I guess. Do you know what she will get me?”
(Reimu shook her head.)
Reimu: “Nope. This is the single nice thing she has done in her entire life.“
(Kim sighed in a bit of a sorrowful voice.)
Kim: “Well I am always the curious one in the family. I might get impatient if I don’t know what it is. Something Father dislikes when he buys me a Christmas present.”
(Reimu softened at Kim’s words.)
Reimu: “I am sure your family means much importance towards you.”
(Kim had a bit of doubt at that moment. He would like to believe so… But it doesn’t feel like it.)
Kim: “I mean… I guess…?”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.)
Reimu: “What do you mean ‘you guess’? Don’t you miss them?”
(Kim nodded at Reimu’s question.)
Kim: “I do. I really do. It’s just… What Father said about me just ruined my mood.”
(Reimu seem confused. It doesn’t sound like his family is that bad. What’s the matter here?)
Reimu: “What did your father say?”
(Kim had a saddened expression on his face.)
Kim: “He just said… I am the biggest disappointment to him, and the rest of my family... And it hurts. A lot.”
(Reimu had felt a sense of sympathy for Kim.)
Reimu: “I see… I am sure he is wrong. You can do many things right? Why not tell me some stuff you know?”
(Kim pondered for a moment before responding.)
Kim: “Let’s see… I have knowledge. I play chess, do some sudoku, and learn about quantum physics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. Also the seven branches of physics… I also learnt a lot of other subjects like math, chemistry and more. Not only that, but I even have to learn survival skills on top of all that. I could manufacture and repair machines… Play the violin… Those sort of things. Does that sound good enough?”
(Reimu blinked twice at Kim’s statement. She could barely understand most of that but a child should not be learning these sorts of things.)
Reimu: “… Okay, bragging much? Are you actually serious?”
(Kim nodded, he knew it sounded silly, but it was true.)
Kim: “I didn’t mean to brag. I just told you all the things I know. And Father… He forced me to study random advanced courses. Heck, even stuff meant for geniuses! Try doing algebra at the age of five! Well, I did not have to study algebra at the age of five, I was adopted at around the age of six. But the point still stands! I had to learn a lot!”
(Reimu was clearly not expecting that.)
Reimu: “Then, why is your father disappointed? You clearly have a wealth of knowledge. Even if you don’t show it… No offence.”
(Kim waved his hand in dismissal.)
Kim: “None taken. And it’s because Father knows that I am just wasting potential, I have to… Constantly put on an act to show that I’m that ‘perfect child’. With absolutely no flaws. The expectations and standards I have to maintain in front of other strangers is very tiring… At least he gives me a break when I am at home. Where nobody can see me. But he isn’t bad as I say he is… I think…?”
(Reimu was still in disbelief.)
Reimu: “That still doesn’t mean you are the worst okay…? Do not think bad about yourself.”
(Kim scoffed. It is hard to not think bad of himself when he has a lot of things he has to maintain.)
Kim: “I guess… But… It is hard to see my strengths when he won’t even let me do what I want in the future… He didn’t like me singing, playing instruments, or even acting. I got into contracting and house designing but that wasn’t good as well. It took me so much for me to tell him I wanted to act for a job. And even then, he told me it won’t give me a sustainable life today!”
(Reimu stayed silent for a bit before speaking up again.)
Reimu: “… May I ask you a question?”
(Kim turned his head towards Reimu. Snapping out of the thoughts he was having.)
Kim: “Yes…?”
(Reimu looked into the sky, it may be a bit insensitive to ask but...)
Reimu: “Do you… Actually enjoy those kinds of things…?”
(Kim was slightly puzzled at Reimu’s question.)
Kim: “What do you mean…?”
(Reimu took a while to collect her thoughts before speaking.)
Reimu: “Well… I can’t imagine any child enjoying these sort of things. So do you really enjoy those things that you had to study for? You know… Thermo… Whatever the last part was?”
(Kim shook his head. He would always tell everyone he did not enjoy it when they asked Kim.)
Kim: “Of course not. W-Well not the violin. It allows me to express my emotions in a way. But I doubt Brother and Sister enjoy learning that much either.”
(Reimu looked away but still kept her eyes towards Kim.)
Reimu: “Then… What do you like to do?”
(Kim softly smiled at the thought of his actual hobbies.)
Kim: “I guess… Singing? Acting… And collecting shiny trinkets… And… I want to be a YouTuber in the future, where my acting actually attracts people who like me! For… Me. Maybe I could pursue being famous by showing my musical skills. I also want to build my own house, making it as beautiful as the design I have on the top of my head!”
(Reimu seemed slightly interested in Kim’s hobbies albeit only a little.)
Reimu: “Now that’s something I can see you enjoying. However… The concept of a ‘Youtuber’ is too foreign to me. I can only assume it is an outside world thing. You need to know that Gensokyo has no technology, right?”
(Kim had a sour expression when realising he lost his main source of entertainment.)
Kim: “Don’t remind me… I’ll just say that I’ll be an… Influencer. Or… Just being famous? I think that is a thing here.”
(Kim felt a mix between sad and anger. Disgruntled, maybe? Wait, no. I got it! Smad!)
Kim: “Whatever. The point is that I have a new life, even with no technology, and I know that my family won’t miss me.”
(Reimu tried to reason with Kim.)
Kim: “What about your mother? I am sure she means a lot to you if you want to see her again.”
(Kim was even more saddened at those words. His tone became slightly bitter.)
Kim: “Mother… She was the one who would probably miss me the most. But I know she has two other children that she would miss more, right?”
(Reimu cringed at Kim’s saltiness. The way Kim was questioning, it felt more of a question to Reimu than to Kim himself.)
Reimu: “N-No… I’m sure that if you miss her… She probably misses you too.”
(Kim reluctantly agreed with Reimu’s statement.)
Kim: “… You know what? You're right. I just posted a letter to stop her from worrying. I’ll be fine.”
(Reimu softly smiled at Kim’s tiny spark of hope.)
Reimu: “That’s the spirit.”
(Kim glanced outside the Hakurei Shrine. It was… Calm. It was… Peaceful. Just the view of many trees and wooden houses. Kim didn’t like it one bit but… It wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot right?)
Kim: “You know what? I have spent all of my life just obeying someone else’s orders. Father forces me to pick my own future but it is time I become my own man now. My big break after years of studying!”
(Reimu chuckled at Kim’s… “Optimism”.)
Reimu: “A-he-he! That’s a big ambition kid. But there’s something you forgot about.”
(Kim glanced at Reimu. What could he be possibly missing?”
Kim: “Hm?”
(Reimu picked up a broom and gestured the broom to Kim.)
Reimu: “You want to live in the shrine? You have to work for it. Get to sweeping kid.”
(Kim widened his eyes in shock, he thought he could be independent now!)
Kim: “E-Eh?! Just right after I-”
(Reimu cuts Kim off before he could say anything else.)
Reimu: “I’m joking. You start tomorrow. I’m going back to doing my own business.”
(Reimu was about to walk off before looking at Kim one last time.)
Reimu: “Oh and kid…?”
(Kim turned his head towards Reimu.)
Kim: “Yes…?”
(Reimu spoke softly.)
Reimu: “What is your name?”
(Kim answered with a confident attitude. When he was at school, he always embarrasses himself during rollcall. Kim has been training for this ever since.)
Kim: “Kimball! My name is Kimball! But you can call me Kim for short!”
(Reimu nodded again at Kim’s request.)
Reimu: “Very well Kim. Do you have a last name?”
(Kim spoke up again.)
Kim: “Oh! Uhm… It’s Jin. ”
(Reimu mumbled to herself.)
Reimu: “Hm… Kimball Jin… Interesting. Sounds a little silly though.”
(Kim pouted at Reimu’s words. Don’t insult his name!)
Kim: “Just call me Kim.”
(Reimu chuckled before turning around.)
Reimu: “Alright, alright. Will do Kim. … See you around.”
(Kim softly smiled. The thought of a new beginning was amazing.)
Kim: “… See you too.”
(After that, Reimu fully got back to what she was doing. Kim let out a sigh.)
Kim: “… What a weird day.”
(Kim faced his head up to the sky, seeing the beautiful sunset. He softly smiled.)
Kim: “Hm.”
(Kim was about to appreciate the view before hearing his stomach rumbling.)
Kim: “Oh.”
(Kim yelled out. Startling a bit of birds that were sleeping peacefully.)
Kim: “REIMU! I STILL NEED FOOD!”
(Reimu yelled back. Poor birds.)
Reimu: “COME INSIDE! I was about to get dinner.”
(Kim entered inside the Hakurei Shrine’s building.)
Kim: “Okay!”
(Kim opened the door and walked inside. It seemed very bland compared to his own home. The home seems to be made out of wood, clay and paper instead of concrete. There also seems to be paper lanterns placed all around him.)
Kim: “This is… Very interesting.”
(Reimu grabbed a plate filled with a few onigiris.)
Reimu: “I know it isn’t much. I am living off of donations here.”
(Kim waved his arms vigorously.)
Kim: “No, no! I’m grateful! It is just that this place isn’t what I am familiar with.”
(Reimu could tell Kim was being honest, but she knows even her own place where she sleeps at isn’t the most enticing thing imaginable.)
Reimu: “Even I am a bit uncomfortable here. There’s no harm to admitting it.”
(Kim shook his head.)
Kim: “I just… I don’t want to be a nuisance towards you. Most people see me as one.”
(Reimu felt sympathy when she listened to Kim’s worries.)
Reimu: “No… You aren’t a nuisance! And I am sure other people don't as well.”
(Kim knew Reimu was wrong. He sat down on the floor that was near to the table.)
Kim: “Well… Most people just use me to do their work at school. And even then, I could see their annoyance clear as day.”
(Reimu placed the plate on the table.)
Reimu: “Those people are just bad in general. I am sure you can make many friends here.”
(Kim looked up at Reimu with a bit of a hopeful face.)
Kim: “Really…?”
(Reimu nodded. Trying her best to keep Kim excited and cheerful.)
Reimu: “Of course. In the land filled with gods, youkai, fairies, tengu and many other beings, you’ll be bound to find at least one person who likes you.”
(Kim slouched a bit when hearing that last sentence.)
Kim: “I am not worried about friends. I am just worried that people will not like me. I don’t want to annoy others because I am acting like myself… Everyone just envies me because I am ‘smart’. Something people don’t know is I actually put in effort to get my achievements. But they won’t listen to me.”
(Reimu did not know what else to say. She had three sentences and quotes to make someone feel better but she just used them all.)
Reimu: “Well… Uhm… Do not worry Kim. You are… Pretty nice for a child. And I think you’re okay. So calm down won’t you?”
(Kim still felt a bit vulnerable, if you stopped and took around like… Six seconds, Kim’s life sucks.)
Kim: “I’m not sure… It just seems like my family abandoned me… They never came back home after going to a dentist appointment.”
(Reimu didn’t like where Kim was going with that. She also seemed slightly worried.)
Reimu: “What…? I am sure your family wouldn’t just leave you like that… A-heh-heh…”
(Kim laid down on the floor. Based on Reimu’s strained laugh, it was not the best confidence booster.)
Kim: “Then… Do you think they will come back home and try to see me again…?”
(Reimu looked at any other direction besides Kim’s face. She stayed silent. Reimu took a tiny peek to see what Kim’s emotion was. And he had a tiny frown with some water in his eyes. Although it isn’t the best idea, Reimu took a deep breath before giving her own thoughts.)
Reimu: “… I don’t think so.”
(Kim groaned. He wiped the tiny bits of tears running down his face.)
Kim: “Ugh… So they did abandon me huh? No surprise though. I’m sure they will all be happy that I am finally gone from their lives. They won’t even miss me at all!”
(Kim rambled on and on even more. He seems to be more sullen as each word passed on.)
Kim: “It’s not fair! I try to do my best for them all and they still hate me! I make them food, I do their chores, I learn stuff that’s out of my league, and it still isn’t enough. How much do I have to suffer until they are finally happy?” (Kim complained like a little toddler.)
(Reimu slightly winced at his little outburst. Reimu did not know how to comfort Kim, so she tried to just give him food.)
Reimu: “… Look… Let’s not talk about that. We don’t know for sure if they would miss you or not. How about you just eat a quick meal?”
(Kim agreed, he did not entertain the topic of that conversation any longer.)
Kim: “… Fine.”
(Reimu pointed her head at the plate.)
Reimu: “Good. Now, grab an onigiri and go to sleep soon.”
(Kim slowly moved his hand towards the onigiri before grabbing it. His angry mood has died down.)
Kim: “Onigiri… I love to eat this!”
(Reimu smirked. Glad to see Kim would eat the food instead of rejecting it like any other child.)
Reimu: “Oh really? You love to eat onigiri?”
(Kim nodded in slight excitement.)
Kim: “Mhm! But that isn’t a high bar. I would eat anything edible.”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing him. Ever tried peanut butter with coffee grounds and ketchup? Makes for a great stew.)
Reimu: “Anything?”
(Kim nodded again. Giving a tiny smirk before reverting to a soft smile immediately.)
Kim: “Anything! Father always told me to appreciate food and whoever gives them to you. Cause you’ll never know when that luxury is gone.”
(Reimu looked down, reflecting on Kim’s words.)
Reimu: “… That is true. Even though I do not condone his actions and words towards you… Your father is still a good parent. Just thought I would let you know.”
(Kim sighed, that is like the twenty millionth time he has heard that.)
Kim: “I know… I know… Anyways, does this onigiri have any filling?”
(Reimu shook her head.)
Reimu: “No, I am still poor you know?”
(Kim did nothing for a moment, but shrugged.)
Kim: “Eh. I’ll still eat it.”
(Kim took a bite of the onigiri.)
Kim: “It's delicious. Thank you.”
(Reimu softly smiled at Kim’s thankfulness and sat down on the opposite side of Kim.)
Reimu: “Of course.”
(Reimu took a bite of her own onigiri before speaking up again.)
Reimu: “You know… I know someone who can teach you magic.”
(Kim seemed slightly interested now.)
Kim: “Wait… I could learn magic?”
(Reimu nodded.)
Reimu: “Mhm. I’ll introduce you to her when the time comes for it.”
(Kim smiled at the thought of getting cool powers.)
Kim: “A-Awesome! So I’ll get to be super powerful and have people worship me?”
(Reimu chuckled as she shook her head.)
Reimu: “Hehe! No. You’ll never dream to be as powerful as the others in Gensokyo.”
(Kim’s happy expression turned a bit sad.)
Kim: “Oh. Then what magic can I learn?”
(Reimu tried to explain as simple as she can.)
Reimu: “You’ll learn how to shoot out projectiles. They are used in Danmaku battles.”
(Kim raised an eyebrow, he hasn’t learnt Japanese yet remember?)
Kim: “What is a Danmaku?”
(Reimu took another bite of the onigiri.)
Reimu: “You see, this world isn’t like yours. We fight to have fun. And one way is engaging in a ‘Spell Card Battle’. Where you shoot out bullets in a beautiful pattern. They won’t hurt, but it’s a neat trick to learn.”
(Kim scoffed at that logic. At least he could say he got shot by multiple bullets and survived.)
Kim: “Then what’s the point of bullets if they don’t hurt?”
(Reimu sighed, of course he wasn’t getting it.)
Reimu: “It is to create multiple bullets in a pattern. Signalling elegance and beauty. As well as giving humans and gods a fair chance to win against each other. Do you understand?”
(Kim shrugged in acceptance.)
Kim: “I guess… It is better than nothing at least.”
(Reimu took the final bite of the onigiri.)
Reimu: “Good. Now go get some rest.”
(Kim nodded and stood up.)
Kim: “Okay… Where do I sleep?”
(Reimu spent a few seconds thinking before coming up with an idea.)
Reimu: “… Wait here.”
(Kim waited for a bit before seeing Reimu come back with a futon. It seemed very unused and dusty. Reimu wanted to sell this but there wasn’t any buyers at the time. Reimu coughed as she unrolled it.)
Reimu: “You can sleep on this. I’ll place it beside the table.”
(Kim slowly scooted himself to the futon before hopping on top of the futon. Dust exploded upon impact. Kim coughed as well.)
Kim: “Ow… That hurts.”
(Kim laid down and tucked himself.)
Kim: “Thank you Reimu…”
(Reimu looked as Kim and nodded.)
Reimu: “No problem. This is just something I had left a while ago.”
(Reimu slid the door open.)
Reimu: “I’ll just be out to do something, for now you should go to sleep.”
(Kim nodded and prepared to doze off.)
Kim: “Okay. Goodnight Miss Reimu…”
(Reimu waited for Kim to sleep before stopping the fire from the paper lanterns. She then walked out and closed the door.)
Reimu: “…”
(Reimu took a deep breath before Yukari suddenly emerged from the gap.)
Yukari: “Seems like you have already gone soft for the kid. How out of character for you Reimu.”
(Reimu scoffed. Is it a crime to be nice to a child? Is that illegal now? Well probably, most people online get arrested because they were being nice to children. But that is because those guys want to touch the children! Reimu just wants to make sure Kim isn’t just sad most of the time.)
Reimu: “Of course. I can’t be harsh on him right now. And what the hell do you mean ‘out of character’?”
(Yukari grinned. She knew that this was a way to push Reimu’s buttons. By just invading her alone time.)
Yukari: “Well, you’re usually so grumpy and pragmatic most of the time that I didn’t even know if you had a soft side.”
(Reimu took offence to that.)
Reimu: “Hey! That’s… True…”
(Yukari laughed. Of course she was right! When was she ever wrong?)
Yukari: “Oh-Ho-Ho!~ Reimu dear, we both know you can’t afford to feed dear Kim, why bother trying?”
(Reimu retorted. But it wasn’t loud at all. Probably because Reimu didn’t want to wake Kim while he was still sleeping.)
Reimu: “He is just a child Yukari, I can’t just leave him to die! We have many powerful beings in Gensokyo! Who knows what trouble he might end up in?”
(Yukari opened her fan and waved to herself.)
Yukari: “If you say so…”
(Silence passed for a while.)
Reimu: “… So, how was the gift thing you had for Kim?”
(Yukari dug into her outfit but didn’t pull it out yet. She wants to keep Reimu both curious and interested.)
Yukari: “Oh? You mean this thing?’I already found it. But I’m not sure what it does. I’ll have to go and ask Rinnosuke about this.”
(Reim didn’t expect that. Yukari was usually quite knowledgeable about these sorts of things.)
Reimu: “Really…? I expected you to know at least something about it…”
(Yukari was still trying to find the gift intended for Kim.)
Yukari: “I just teleported somewhere and found this lying around. I didn’t put much time and effort into finding something for him… Now where is i- Aha! Found it!”
(Reimu still didn't believe Yukari didn't know the functions of the gift. That was very unlike her.)
Reimu: “… Are you just lying about the fact you don’t know what the things do just for suspense?”
(Yukari softly chuckled at Reimu’s sharp thinking.)
Yukari: “Oh-Ho-Ho! Okay, maybe I do know what it does but it wouldn’t hurt to get a second opinion hm…?”
(Yukari clenched her fist to hide the gift and brought her hand towards Reimu.)
Reimu: “… Are you going to show me the gift?”
(Yukari shook her head again.)
Yukari: “Nope. You’ll have to wait too.”
(Reimu groaned in annoyance. Why must Yukari do this? She always loves to pester Reimu.)
Reimu: “Ugh… Seriously?”
(Yukari grinned at Reimu’s annoyance.)
Yukari: “Mhm! He has to wait, so you do too. Wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise, hm…?”
(Reimu was about to reply but Yukari spoke up.)
Yukari: “Reimu… You remember that favour you owe me right…?”
(Reimu seemed slightly taken aback. For once, Yukari sounded serious. Which was very unlike her.)
Reimu: “Uh… Yes I do. What about it?”
(Yukari still kept that serious expression.)
Yukari: “It is time I request something from you right now.”
(Reimu raised an eyebrow. She was expecting the worst. Yukari wasn’t the one to give Reimu a light task.)
Reimu: “Go on…”
(Yukari seemed like she had been preparing for this. Or seems like it at least.)
Yukari: “Well… I remember the time you were asking me to be more ‘kind’ and ‘sympathetic’ to these… Humans. Like you. Instead of not caring about them at all. So with that being said… I expect you to do the same.”
(Reimu seemed to be a bit shocked. It is true, Yukari has been treating Kim slightly nicer. Only slightly though.)
Reimu: “What do you mean?”
(Yukari fanned herself as she began explaining her thought process.)
Yukari: “Instead of letting Kim die to fend for himself, I am actually giving him a chance to live. Who is the one who sent him specifically towards the Hakurei Shrine so that you two would meet? Who was the one who was finding him a powerful item for him to use? I do everything for a reason, Reimu. You see… Kim is a… Special one. Not in a bad way though. I am sure he will be fine throughout his whole journey here. Well, if you keep his enthusiasm and innocence alive, that is. He is such a wonderful test subject.”
(Reimu doesn’t seem to believe Yukari at all.)
Reimu: “You expect me to believe he is fine? Seriously? Have you seen him? I would let him fight for himself if he looked strong. The only special thing about him is his lack of family.”
(Yukari waved her finger slowly at Reimu.)
Yukari: “When I sent him to Gensokyo, I could sense some potential in him. And you probably did as well. Do you know any children who could do what he does at his age? So I am asking you to treat him nicely as well. Otherwise you wouldn’t like the end result.”
(Reimu seemed to not want to follow that request.)
Reimu: “Really…? So I have to always be nice to him? I only treat him nice because he looks very pitiful.”
(Yukari shook her head.)
Yukari: “I never said always, just don’t do anything that would make him upset. That’s all I ask for. And don’t lie to yourself. You are treating him nice because you didn’t want him to not have a parental figure for the rest of his life. Just like your mot- Ahem. Just like something similar that happened to you.”
(Reimu twitched her eyes when Yukari almost mentioned Reimu lacking a mother during most of her life. She still had some slight reluctance but eventually complied.)
Reimu: “… Fine. I’ll be careful. I won’t make him upset. Happy now?”
(Yukari’s serious expression turned back to a carefree one.)
Yukari: “Wonderful! I could tell you two can get along very well.”
(Reimu still had the thought of Kim yelling just now.)
Reimu: “Yukari… May I tell you something?”
(Yukari nodded excitedly.)
Yukari: “Of course! You know that I always like to talk to you.”
(Reimu scratched her head before asking the question.)
Reimu: “Look, while you are gone… Kim was talking a lot about his family. It didn’t feel nice hearing that at all.”
(Yukari shrugged. She wasn’t sure how to fix that one.)
Yukari: “I’m not sure if that can be resolved. But you can make him calm down by giving him an easy time in Gensokyo. He was pressured a lot when he was in the outside world. Just avoid talking about his family. Even though he might mention it a lot at times. I think making fun of his personal issues is the only way to actually piss him off.”
(Yukari looked down before looking back up again.)
Yukari: “You’ll enjoy his presence for now. I can assure you that. Just try to teach him how stuff works around here okay?”
(Reimu nodded. She had no other choice. Yukari didn't look like she was joking at all.)
Reimu: “Okay, okay I get it.”
(Yukari smiled before going back inside the gap.)
Yukari: “Okay! See you soon Reimu!”
(Yukari closed the gap, leaving Reimu alone. She opened the door a bit, to see Kim peacefully sleeping. Kim was breathing very softly as well.)
Kim: “Zzz…”
(Reimu softly smiled at seeing Kim sleeping.)
Reimu: “… Welcome to Gensokyo Kim.”
(End.)
Touhou Fan Fiction Episode 1: “A Gap Too Far!”: Extra Scene!
(Reimu was spending a few hours looking at the peaceful night. There was nothing but some slight crickets making noise. Reimu was reflecting about her actions. Wondering if letting Kim stay was the right decision. She sighed at the thought and entered the interior of the house.)
Reimu: “Ugh… I am not sure if letting Kim stay here was the smartest idea. Maybe I should let Marisa take her in… Did I make the right decision…?”
(Once Reimu had entered inside, she took a few quiet steps to avoid Kim from waking up. But, she accidentally kicked Kim in the face.)
Reimu: “Shoot! Don’t wake up, don’t wake up…”
(Kim slightly winced at the kick, but didn’t wake up. Reimu let out a sigh of relief.)
Reimu: “Phew… That was close. At least he is still sleeping peacefully.”
(As soon as Reimu tried to leave, Kim grabbed onto her leg. He seems to be slightly tearing up.)
Reimu: “What in the world…? Could you let go?! I want to sleep too! Hey! Let go!”
(Kim was still sleeping. But he seems to be whispering something in his sleep.)
Reimu: “Huh…? Is he saying something…? I can’t hear him clearly. Let me crouch drown…”
(Reimu crouched down and leaned her head against Kim’s mouth. She could barely make out anything but was able to hear…)
Kim: “I-I love you mom… Y-You won’t leave me right…? What the others said earlier was a joke right? I-I’ll force myself to improve myself if you aren’t proud… Watch me! I am using all my potential! I’ll clean the entire house, I’ll prepare meals for all of you! I am finally the perfect son Father wanted! I am perfect, j-just don’t leave me… Come back… All of you… Please… I can’t lose my family again. Not again… I… I miss you all…” (Kim was letting out a choked sob upon mentioning his mother leaving. Kim was clutching on her leg so tightly that the leg started to gain a red mark.)
(Reimu softened upon hearing Kim’s words. She had a blank face but she still felt some sort of remorse. It seems that Kim was really missing his mother a lot. Even though Reimu wasn’t Kim’s mother, Reimu still replied.)
Reimu: “… I won’t leave you. I promise. I swear, I will keep you company until you are ready to explore this place yourself. No matter what. Got that?”
(Kim hugged Reimu’s leg even tighter, never wanting to let go. Although Kim was gripping even harder, it seems that those words have relaxed Kim significantly.)
Kim: “T-Thank you… I-I love you mom…”
(Kim soon drifts back to unconsciousness and has loosened his grip on Reimu. Reimu glanced down at the softly snoring Kim again.)
Reimu: “You're welcome. But I am not your mom. I am-” (Reimu stopped talking once she realised Kim went back to sleeping peacefully again.)
(Reimu finally slipped out of Kim’s hands. Being free from his grasp! Now she could get back to whatever she was doing.)
Reimu: “Finally. I can sleep.”
(Reimu was about to grab her own futon before looking at Kim one last time. She looked to the ground before nodding to herself as she came to a conclusion.)
Reimu: “… You know what? Yeah… yeah! I made the right decision. Nobody is going to tell me otherwise.” (Reimu says before walking away.)
(End.)
(Author’s Note: I tried. I do not know how to increase the length of the script without Kim going on an adventure. But this is the pilot. It is meant to slowly familiarise you all to the surroundings. I assume this script is around… seven to eleven minutes…? If I can read out the words slowly. The brackets also barely had any words. This was actually based on a script I wrote a year ago where I had less mature writings. It was just mostly describing people’s actions but I added a few things to make things better. I’ll try to fix this next episode. Stay tuned! Bye!)