Another day—wait, no, it's still the same day, just a little later than when I last said goodbye. Or maybe it *is* another day? Honestly, I'm not sure. But hey, I'm just a baby, so I can babble all the nonsense I want until I'm, like, 10 or something. Anyway, let's call it a new day.
Moving forward a bit, I had this amazing dream where I could finally walk! Yes! But then I woke up, and nope—still crawling. Curses! Oh well, that's okay. Like I said before (or was it yesterday? Time is weird), I've been trying to figure out if people can tame monsters. I've been putting in a lot of effort, but so far, no progress. It's a bit disappointing, but I'll keep at it.
Now, let's talk about time. Is it tomorrow? Today? The present? Who knows? I'll just say "tomorrow" because tomorrow never comes, and today never leaves. Am I going crazy? Probably. And to be honest, I lied earlier. There are no other species or neighbors around because I haven't left my family's compound yet. Sorry about that. But hey, a kid can dream, right? Even if the only other beings here are the cook/chef and the caretaker/nurse/maid. They exist, but they're not exactly the fantastical creatures I was hoping for.
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On a side note, I've read a lot of fanfics about that demon fox anime, and they all seem to have this common yet flawed point. The main character (MC) is often portrayed as hating his birthplace because of how he was treated. It's sad to see people with no real-life experience saying things like, "If I were in his place, I'd run away or kill them!" Yeah, sure, carry on with your misguided opinions based on *your* life, not the MC's. The whole "I would've done it differently" mindset comes from the fact that you've lived a completely different life. And let's be real—you're probably basing your opinion on the assumption that you'd have the MC's memories if you were in his shoes.
Don't get me wrong—you're entitled to your opinion. Freedom of speech and all that. But let's be clear: speech is different from writing. (Okay, my lawyer reference isn't polished, but I just thought of it, so cut me some slack.) Anyway, the point is, I had a similar life growing up, and I can relate to the MC's way of thinking. Like him, I wanted to be the most loved or respected person—maybe a prime minister or a famous athlete. So, it really bothers me when people criticize the MC for being naive or stupid. Sure, he makes mistakes, but attention-seeking is common for people like us.
Take, for example, the fact that he didn't realize the Fourth Hokage was his dad. Think about it: would *you* want to believe that the dad you never had was killed because of you? Of course, he wouldn't make that connection—he doesn't *want* to believe it. And why doesn't he know basic things? Hello, he can't even read or write! How would he know the prices of things or whether they're expired? If the only person who supports you is the mayor, and everyone else hates you or wishes you were dead, wouldn't you want to be like the mayor? Respected, loved, and admired? If I were in his shoes, I'd probably think the same way. I'd aim to be the Hokage, no doubt about it.
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*Ahem* Anyway, I've gone off on a tangent. Too many ramen references, and most of it might sound like nonsense. Whatever. Where was I? Oh, right—my mana has been steadily increasing, which is great. The bad news? No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to cast any magic. Maybe it's the weather. Yeah, let's blame the weather. I'm not one to make excuses, but there are some things you just can't do, okay? And there are things you can say and things you can't. But the truth? You should always speak the truth. Though, if I did, you probably couldn't handle it. (Yes, that's a reference, and yes, it's a bit far-fetched, but it chose me, not the other way around.)
Speaking of references, here's another one: "Fetch, I choose you! Use Leer, then Gust, followed by Sand Attack. Dodge, then quickly attack!" Okay, that was obvious and poorly executed, but who cares? *Sigh* I'm too old for this. I can't believe I've made so many messed-up references since yesterday. Maybe I'm not in the right mindset lately. It feels like life is playing a joke on me. You know, one of *those* days. (And no, I'm not talking about *that* kind of day. Get your head out of the gutter—I'm a guy, for goodness' sake.)
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Now that all that's out of the way, let's talk about something more important. Like the fact that I'm not even sure if the guy I saw at my birth is my dad. I haven't seen him since. Also, just to clarify, my feelings toward my mother are purely curiosity—this young mind of mine is just exploring the world. So, to anyone thinking weird thoughts: she's my *mother*. Let's keep it wholesome, okay?
Another thing: I feel like I shouldn't introduce anything new until I start doing exciting things. But then again, giving an outlook on my life is necessary, don't you think? Wait, you don't want that? Too bad—that's what you're getting. Life is all about dealing with what you're given, whether it's about money or something else. You just have to deal with it.
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Yeah, my mind is all over the place. I thought I was stable, but now I'm not so sure. Did my instability lower my intelligence, or did my drop in intelligence cause the instability? I'm no doctor, but I'm leaning toward the former.
Anyway, I've only seen about four or five people so far, and by God's name—wait, no, it's bad to swear in God's name. Very bad. So, I won't do that.
That's all all the time I've got today. See you later. Chris has been drugged. Chris is dizzy. Chris fell asleep. Zzz.