CH 1

1 - Prologue: Declaration of not wanting to work for life

I don't want to work.

I think everyone has felt that way at least once.

I, Kuzuhara Kazuma, started thinking about it when I was in elementary school.

As far as I can remember, the trigger was something really trivial.

At that time, there was an event where we went a little far away from school for a field trip.

During the bus ride, the kids around me were constantly excited, not listening to the teacher's instructions, and it didn't change even when we arrived at the destination.

It must have been quite a challenge to maintain order with children who acted however they wanted.

I myself didn't feel like joining in the excitement, so I just watched and waited for the others to calm down while standing in line. But then, I looked at the teacher who was tiredly dealing with the children and suddenly thought.

―――Ah, I don't want to become like that.

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Come to think of it, I think I was quite a calm kid back then.

At the age of 7 or so, there are hardly any children who think about the future.

I, too, usually preferred playing and never really questioned why adults had to work when I saw them.

It was just a sense of "that's how it is." Most kids are probably like that.

But at that time, I couldn't help but think.

What's the point of working and looking so tired?

Once I started thinking about it, I couldn't stop.

Looking back, my parents always came home late.

And when they came back, I remember them looking extremely tired, just like that teacher.

They put on a smile in front of me, but I vividly remember the moments when they sighed or looked annoyed while answering a phone call. It left a strong impression on young me.

Will I also end up with a face like that in the future? I wondered.

Thinking that, I started to dislike it.

Why do I have to look so tired and struggle to work?

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I absolutely don't want to work. The strong desire to not work started to dominate my whole being.

So, how can I avoid working?

Should I rely on my parents to work for me? No, that's not enough.

Of course, I don't want to work, but I also wanted to live a carefree life, playing all the time.

I dreamed of a childish and delightful future where I could play and play and lead a life of super-winners.

For that, I needed money.

Should I leave everything to luck in order to make a fortune?

Should I take a chance in gambling, like the lottery or horse racing? Is that the only way?

No, gambling lacks certainty.

If I lose, I'll have no choice but to work. I don't want that. I absolutely don't want that! But then, how......

When my thoughts reached that point, I was approached by a girl.

"Kazu-kun, what are you doing?"

Peering into my face, it was my childhood friend, Takanashi Setsuna, who had asked. (PTW/N: Kanji: 鳥遊雪菜, with furigana: たかなし(Takanashi) せつな(Setsuna).)

True to her name, she had snow-white skin and translucent black hair, making her stand out in terms of appearance among kids our age. For some reason, she always paid a lot of attention to me.

She was kind of like a busybody. She would follow me around, interrupt me when I was alone like this, and worry about me excessively. From my perspective, she was a bit of a bother.

Sometimes, I wished she would just leave me alone. Although it was helpful to have her around, as she would always take care of me, at times like now, when I was lost in thought, her unnecessary meddling felt annoying.

"No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about something. It might take a little longer, so sorry, but could you leave me alone for a bit?"

Perhaps that's why. I unintentionally spoke in a curt manner.

By the time I realized it was a mistake, Setsuna's expression had darkened slightly.

"Ah, sorry Kazu-kun......"

"No, it's not that I'm saying you're being a bother, okay......"

"You were probably thinking about something insignificant anyway. You're always like that."

Just as I was about to apologize, another voice cut in.

"Arisa..."

"Don't say things that would make Setsuna sad. She's really a good girl, unlike you, Kazuma."

The one saying this with flabbergasted eyes was Tsukishiro Arisa, another childhood friend of mine.

She had silver hair tied into twin tails with a blue ribbon, and she was just as cute as Setsuna.

However, her personality was strict, and she would occasionally throw harsh words at me, making her someone I wasn't fond of, unlike Setsuna.

"Besides, if you sit on the ground, your clothes will get dirty. Here, I'll lend you my handkerchief. Use it as a mat."

"Ah, okay."

Yet at the same time, she had a caring side like this, so she wasn't someone I could hate.

Taking the handkerchief as she instructed, I felt a sense of relief and ended up voicing the things I had been troubled about until just now.

"I didn't mean it that way. I just have something I'm troubled about. It's something really important, so I want to think about it carefully......"

"You're troubled about?"

"If you're troubled, do you want me to listen and give advice? I'll do anything for you, Kazu-kun."

"Well, um......"

...Hmm. Now that they've nibbled it. They'll keep asking until I tell them everything.

But even if I told my childhood friends that I absolutely don't want to work in the future, or something like that, it wouldn't change anything...... Huh? Wait a minute?

"Hey, Setsuna, Arisa."

"What?"

"What is it!? Is there something you want me to do for you!?"

Arisa gave me a look of annoyance, while Setsuna looked at me with sparkling eyes.

Although their attitudes were contrasting, I could tell that the latter is full of expectation.

(Is this... possibly going to work?)

Looking at Setsuna, who was staring straight into my eyes, I had a certain conviction.

Regardless of Arisa, she definitely won't refuse my proposal.

With half-confidence of victory, I slowly open my mouth.

"You know, I don't want to work."

"Not want to work...?"

"Yup, I absolutely don't want to work. I refuse to work. So, I want both of you to work in place of me."

Upon hearing my proposal, both of them widen their eyes.

"Huuh!?"

"Me? In place of Kazu-kun?"

"Yup. And I want you to support me for the rest of my life."

Is it hopeless? My actions and words were undoubtedly those of scum, even as a child.

Normally, no one would agree to a lifelong parasitic declaration like this. As expected, Arisa raised her eyes and started getting angry.

"Kazuma! What are you saying!? There's no way I would agree to that!"

I knew it. If someone said something like this to me, I would get angry too and definitely not agree.

Arisa's reaction was only natural, and I thought it was correct.

"Setsuna, say something too! This boy is turning into a hopeless person..."

"...Yes, I understand."

But Setsuna was different.

After a moment of confusion, she immediately nodded vigorously.

Seeing that, I couldn't help but smile.

"S-Setsuna...?"

"Is it true? You're not lying when you say that, are you?"

"Yes, of course!"

Ignoring the bewildered Arisa, I asked Setsuna again if she really would support me, and she responded with a beaming smile.

"I will support you for the rest of your life, Kazu-kun!"

She said that with a big smile on her face.