Since birth I was talented, I spoke earlier than others, I walked before others could crawl… "Perfect" is what I was called.
I was quickly forced into a up and coming entertainment company by my parents, if I could even call them that.
For the past twenty-one years, the only time I've seen them was when I accomplished something… which would be often, but it showed me clearly, very clearly that without my success I would mean nothing to them.
I've accomplished countless feats most people don't dare to dream about, and I accomplished them at an age most people first start their careers, and yet here I am.
I put on a fake, charming smile, "Hello, everybody, I understand your impatience, but I will not be accepting any questions at this time. I have one announcement to make and then I will be taking my leave."
Cameras shuttered and people crowded around me, "Mr. Arisu how do you feel about…"
"Mr. Arisu whats your stance on…"
{3rd person}
Arisu quickly cut them off, his presence leaving no room for argument, "It's with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement. I have greatly enjoyed my work, but everyone has to move on at some point, I appreciate your understanding."
With that Arisu walked off, back to his house, the crowd of reporters still following behind yet also calling their agencies to report the news.
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[I think Arisu will end up with Rikka]
"Huh, what is this BS, I just finished episode ten and now this reddit roach is saying only one girl will end up with Arisu?!"
Arisu despite his fame and riches had only one love he consistently relied on, Anime. Even if everyone else only loved him superficially, as long as he could live in this world of his imagination he was content, until the world strayed from his desire.
After recently binging "Tune In To the Midnight Heart" he loved it, and admired all of the characters.
"If it were me in that fool's place I'd make all of them mine, they each are much too precious to lose!" A possessive glint flashed through Arisu's purple eyes.
[Is that so?] unexpectedly a voice responded back.
"Who are you?!" Arisu looked around.
[Me? I am the Goddess of Fame and Fortune]
Suddenly a figure materialized in front of him, an impossibly gorgeous woman, her hair was a deep purple, with loose red and pink strands flowing down her hair. Her eyes were red and bright, as if they were rubies.
Undoubtedly the most beautiful woman Arisu has ever seen.
[I too am unimpressed with Arisu's performance. Luckily for you, none of it has yet to happen, as a matter of fact, Arisu will be born in twenty-seven hours, and the destiny you saw will unfold exactly as fate has deemed.]
"What are you saying?" Arisu stayed calm and stared her in the eyes. "How exactly has Arisu not been born yet? How is that world real?"
[Sometimes, clairvoyants appear. These people are generally extremely important as they can glimpse into the future of their planet, but every now and then, humans awaken as clairvoyants and see the future of other worlds, and some humans mistake this for imagination and use it to create entertainment.]
"So are all fictional worlds real?" Arisu wondered, there were some terrifying worlds of fiction, and if they were real it would be worrisome.
[Worry not, very few people awaken as clairvoyants, most fictional worlds are merely human imagination. Only a select few are truly real. And it just so happens this is one of them, and specifically one that has hooked me, so I offer to bring you to this world with me, to change as you please, under one condition.]
Arisu's eyes widened, then he nodded.
[To evolve and grow to the power my Mother's have, I must learn the intricacies of Fame and Fortune… and you are the perfect person to learn from!]
Arisu thought for merely a second before nodding, he had nothing, no one, to leave behind. "If you would allow me, then it would be my pleasure."
And with that, the Goddess smiled before both of them disappeared from Earth.
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{Somewhere on another planet similar to Earth]
[1st person]
I really did become Yamabuki Arisu huh? I rubbed my eyes slightly.
It's been almost four years now and life has been significantly different than my last life. Although my parents were often gone for work, I have two sisters, Rina and Mito, whom I genuinely care for.
Not to mention that I now have an attention-seeking goddess as my neighbor, Arosa.
These past four years, although I had to be a baby again, were extremely comfortable. However, I know I can't laze forever.
If I want to accomplish my goal then I need to start practicing with this new body, speaking of which, I don't look exactly like how Arisu originally did.
It seems my soul influenced my looks somewhat as I have some traits from my past life, I had dark purple hair, matched with similarly dark purple eyes that looked as if they were glowing. My skin also wasn't pale white like my parents, I had a natural tan.
Luckily, the doctors confirmed that I was a legitimate son, and supposedly, my different traits were mutations that had no adverse effects, so my parents weren't worried.
Now, I need to solidify my place as a Icon as soon as possible. Although the manga is pure, I know from personal experience that any company related to the entertainment industry can be very corrupt and perverse.
I would sooner burn down the planet before I allow anyone to mess with my girls. Thus, the journey starts now. Thankfully, I have a goddess by my side who has revealed a couple of things to me.
Apparently, this planet was not ordinary like earth, instead Magic was real. This was another reason I waited now to start doing anything, it was only at four years old that your physique would awaken and you could determine your talent.
Of course, this is only if you have a physique whereas 99% of people do not. Magic was such a closely guarded secret that even the powerful Yamabuki family did not know of it.
Arisu wasn't worried though, the Goddess already said that both his soul and physical body would be powerful, on par with her own potential.
Supposedly she begged her two Mothers to bless him, and then she also used her divine power to bless him, he didn't know exactly what this would result in, but at the very least he shouldn't have to be overly concerned by the paranormal of this planet.
*Knock Knock*
"Arisu!!!" A loud voice broke his thoughts.
Arosa opened the door and ran up to him, "Come on, you said today we would start training, let's go, let's go!"
*sigh* "Just wait a second Arosa, I'm waiting for my physique to awaken, then we can start practicing." Although Arosa was supposedly one thousand years old, she had never left her parents' realm before and was basically clueless about everything, including how to become famous, so it was my job to teach her.
She nodded and I smiled at her and then went to the bathtub so my awakening wouldn't make a mess, my awakening should be any second no-
Suddenly a heat surged through my body and I felt weak, like I couldn't open my eyes or move my fingers… slowly that changed, I felt the pressure around me rise, and my body felt like it was being crushed.
Then it eased, but I couldn't feel anything. Another surge of power came however it felt good this time, a gentle warmth, a frigid coolness, as well as a surging desire coursed through my body. I felt simultaneously warm, cold, and thirsty.
[Fufufufu… so this is who our little girl took an interest in, not bad at all] A warm and soothing voice sounded in my head.
[We're watching you, everything, I hope you do not fail us…do not fail her.] A cold and distant voice spoke this time.
I tried to speak but I couldn't, but I felt two pairs of eyes on me, and just that dramatically increased the pressure I was feeling.
[Worry not, we aren't here to hurt you, the opposite actually.] The warm voice spoke again. [Our dearest daughter values you quite highly, and I can see why. That's why we are here to grant you the potential to stand alongside us…]
[However it is your job to realize this potential, I truly hope you do not disappoint us… We will be waiting for you…]
And then all the pressure vanished and I blacked out.