In Japan, it is said that there are gods in many places and things.

　 Mountains, oceans, land, water, fire, and many other things.

　 Recently, it is said that there are even gods in toilets.

　 God exists even in such everyday things.

　 I wonder if there are no more places where they don't exist.

　 There may be more gods than humans in the earth's power structure.

　 That's how much everyone knows about the existence of gods, but no one has ever seen or met one.

　 The same is true for me. Of course, I've never met one.

　 It's something that no one has ever seen, something that would exist, but is just worshipped.

　 Is that why he's a god?

　 But I was twenty-seven years old and we were to meet.



　 In an empty, white space.


　
_ God.








　Hmmm...





　 My name is Yuji Inaka. I'm 27 years old, single, and a businessman working in the food industry.

　 I'm not married. I don't even have a girlfriend. I live alone in an apartment.

　 I don't regret it, you know? I'm not regretting seeing a couple of high school kids on the street, okay? Is it true?

　 If I wanted to ....


　 I didn't have any aspirations for higher education, I went to a very good high school and a very good university.

　 I was able to enjoy my school life without much trouble.

　 I have no regrets about that in and of itself.

　 And I was able to get a job at a decent-sized food company.

　 I've always liked cooking, and perhaps because I live alone, I can cook elaborate meals.
　I had a certain level of interest in food, and I was able to continue working at the company.

　 Five years have passed since I started working.
　
Looking back, I think that I might have worked too hard all of a sudden.

　 I like to be lazy, but the company happened to be busy this time of year.

　 I was busy from morning to night, flying around from place to place, sparing neither food nor sleep.

　 I was very busy from morning to night, traveling from place to place, sparing neither food nor sleep.

　 In the end, I managed to get through the week of hell while I was exhausted.

　 The company seems to be growing at this time.

　 This busyness is likely to continue for the time being.

　 I know this is the right time, but I'm too busy nonetheless.

　 Some of my colleagues have fallen ill, and if I hadn't made a mistake in adjusting my schedule, I'm sure I would have fallen ill too.

　 Fortunately, our company is not black, and my colleague was able to take a day off.


　 I don't want to work this much anymore. I'd rather go back to the country.


　 What a time when I was walking down the street on the way home with my heart blackened by too much busyness.


　 Boo-oh-oh!

　 I hear a loud engine.

　 "What is that, a truck?

　 I walk away disinterestedly.

　 'Hey! It's dangerous!

　 Someone is shouting something.

　 It's so annoying. I'm tired. I just want to go home and go to bed.

　 "Look out! Acknowledge.

　 I'm still screaming something. What the hell is going on?

　 I slowly turned around and saw a large truck fill my vision.

　 'Huh?'

　 It's as if the world has stopped and a truck is slowly approaching.

　 I often see scenes on TV where people get run over by cars, and I can at least avoid that. I thought and licked it. But at this size and distance, it's impossible. And in my current physical condition, very much so.

　 There's a middle-aged man in the driver's seat who's dozing off.

　 Is that one overworked, too?

　 I'd like to think so. If it's a drunk driver or some other self-inflicted convenience, I hate it.

　 While I was thinking that, a truck with overwhelming power came right in front of me.

　 There must have been a guardrail.... but it didn't help at all!

　 Yeah, I'm working too hard. If I was in perfect physical condition, I could have recognized the first warning and avoided it.

　 If I hadn't worked too much, I wouldn't be home this late.

　 Huh, I'm tired.
　 When I'm reborn, I'm going to live in the country, happily and comfortably.



　And then I received a huge shock.......and died.







　Whaaaaat?


　 Oh, it's warm.

　 When I woke up. It was a pure white space. Wide, wide, infinitely white. There was no wall in sight. Even if there were, you wouldn't be able to tell because it was all white.

　 I am certain that I have the consciousness of Inaka Yuji.

　 Heaven? Hell? Or is it already the next life?
　
　 'Oh? It's rare.

　 Amidst the many questions that arise. Out of nowhere, I hear the voice of an old man who is interrupted.

　 ''...Who is it? Where are you?

　 Yeah, don't be alarmed.

　 I heard a voice from behind me and turned around to see an old man with a white beard.

　 He was wearing what looked like a brown robe and was holding a staff in his hand.

　 ........Just an old man?

　 Where do you come from?

　 ...from where on Earth is Japan?

　 Earth! You will have to wait for a moment.

　 I replied suspiciously, and the old man began to put his hand to his forehead.

　 I wonder if he is old or something? Are you all right, old man?

　 That's rude, but he's alive and well! .........hmm. Inaka Yuji?

　 Huh? Did you read your mind? You're like a god or something. How do you know my name?

　 Yes, that's right. I'm God, as they say in Japan on Earth! So it's only natural that I should know your name!
　
　 ....

　 Really?

　 "Hmm? Don't you believe me?

No, no, no, I believe in you.

I said in my heart earlier, "Are you sure?

"This space and mind-reading are proof of that.

Well, believe it or not, I don't care what you believe, but I'm gonna tell you what's gonna happen, okay?

Yes, sir.

　 And when I respond, God? clears his throat.

'Well, first of all, you died on Earth. I'm sure of that. You remember that, don't you?

Yes, I'm sure I'm dead.

　 Yeah, I'm pretty sure he died. Because of the big truck.

Normally there are many things that follow the rules of the earth, but for some reason your soul just happened to come to a different world than the earth. In your world, it's called a different world.

...in another world?

Yes. Yes, I've never seen anything like this before. Once you have come here, there is no turning back. You will be reborn in this world.

　 ...Seriously? I'm not sure I can survive in a super harsh world full of monsters or something.

　 Is this an environment where humans can live in the first place?

Yes, that's all right. There are people here just like there are on Earth. There are humans just like on earth, there are a few demons, but it's okay.

No, no, no, no, no.

In a world where science is less advanced and magic is more prevalent.

　 Oh, you're through.

...magic.

　 I was hoping that next time I'd be able to relax and live my life. Again.

　I don't know if I can live with being thrown into that kind of environment.


That's all right. Your precious sump an experiment your first time in another world, we'll try to make you feel a little more comfortable.

Were you going to say samples and experiments?

　 What's she saying with a smile on her face?

It's all in your head. Anyway, you're going to be reborn now. It's inevitable.

　 I see..... You'll have a good time in there. You know, he's supposed to make it easier for us.

What does that mean, "What kind of an arrangement?

It's moving pretty fast.

Well, that's just the way it is.

　 You can't help what's set in stone. Then spend your time relaxing with it. If it's a dream, it's a dream, and it's only in the next life that I'll spend my time relaxing.

Hmm. If we talk about status, now you're the third prince or the eldest son of a duke.

　 I hear you're busy again. Hey. There's no such thing as royalty or nobility.

It's a good thing we've got the right to give you a magical aptitude, or at least an ancient piece of magic.

　 Oh, God be fat. But I have only one goal.

"I want to have a fun and relaxing time in the countryside with plenty of nature... is there a place like that?

Hm? Is that where you want to be?

Yes, that's a good point.

That's a vacancy for the second son of a wealthy village called Koliat.

I'll see you there.

Would you prefer that I should have the advantage of your abilities? What ability do you want?

Can I think about it for a minute?

I'll be fine.

　 What abilities. Magic ... big magic like a game? Recovery? A barrier? Like magic?

　 No, no, no, no, no. That's not a good idea. I'm going to live a carefree life.

　 We live in the country. And the second son of a lord.
　Imagine that.

　 The minimum amount of defense required. This is something we can manage if we work hard enough, thanks to our magical aptitude.
　 It's the country and you're a lord, so you should have time.

　 Then, it may be a luxury, but one that prevents what may be a disadvantage of living in the countryside.

　 The countryside ... the countryside.

　 Let's start with the pros that I can think of.

　 First of all, the land is large. Nature is lush and green and beautiful. Great for outdoor activities!

　 Other than that, the food is fresh, the air is good, and the nights are cool in the summer. Summer nights are cool and the stars are beautiful. Helping and interacting with other people.

　 Hmm....all of these things can't be found in the city. I admire it.

　 The rest is in Japan or something like that, so it's almost like this, right?


　 And cons.

　 Low wages. Maybe a lot of old people. Shortage of doctors. Damage caused by animals such as monkeys and wild boars. Or natural disasters. And then there's ... means of transportation.

　 Well, all of them are in Japan and may not apply to other worlds at all.
　 That's about it.

　 Yeah, I guess the biggest problem is transportation. I don't think there's probably a motorcycle or a car.

　 Magic to get around? Move ... move ... move ... warp?
　 Is there such a thing as magic?

I'm sorry, God.

　 When I looked over to call God, I saw him on a normal tatami mat, propping his elbows on a tabletop and biting into a rice cracker.

'Hmm? Have you decided?

　 I sip my tea with a zesty sip and get up.

　 Oh, the tabletop and other things are gone.

'Is there any magic that can make you travel long distances in an instant?

Hmm? Spatial magic? Then it can be transferred to most places in an instant. It's an ancient form of magic.

''Then could you please use spatial magic to help me transition?

Hmm, he's a strange one. I was expecting some kind of magic.

'With spatial magic transference, if it happens, I can escape and go to far away places quickly, like shopping and making money. We wouldn't want to have doctors only in the cities, or if we didn't have salt and sugar.

I see. It's a good way to live comfortably in the country. Well, I guess we'd better get a move on.

Yes, then, please.

With a little effort, you could use the transference.

　 God's smile was the last thing on my mind as my vision went blank, and then it went dark again.