Prologue - The Past I Want To Forget “Spending your childhood just playing around when your brain and body are developing fast is very foolish. You can acquire as many social skills as you want later. The most important thing you need to do now is to develop your talents as much as possible. Many stupid people only realize this when they become adults and stop developing. By then, it’s already too late for them. You understand, right, Masachika?” Ojii-sama often said that as if it were second nature to him. He told me not to waste this precious time when I could develop as much as possible. He also told me that if I try hard now, I could avoid unnecessary difficulties later on. “I will provide the best environment and the best teachers for you. You have a talent. A talent that is rare and better than anyone else. I’m willing to do anything to develop your talent.” There was no lie in his words. I knew that the more I was taught, the more I would grow, be it in academics, cultural arts, or martial arts. I also felt proud of myself when my teachers and family praised me. “Hey, Suou, do you want to come too?” “Better not. Even if you invite him, he won’t come, so it’s useless.” I can’t help it, since I have piano practice today. Video games? What’s the point of being good at them? I’m different