[Kazuki wakes up in a massive, soft bed with more pillows than anyone could ever need. The room is absurdly fancy. He stares at the ceiling, processing his new reality.]
Kazuki (narrating):So... this is my life now.From picking trash under scaffolds to picking executive suits.I don't even know how I ended up here. But that black car... that briefcase... My parents…Ugh, I need a nap.Wait, no—I'm the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company....Okay, okay, let's take it one step at a time.
(Kazuki slowly sits up. His head feels like it's full of cotton wool, and his eyes are still trying to comprehend the absurdity of everything.)
[He stumbles out of bed, half-dressed in a silk robe—definitely not his style.]
Kazuki:I'm gonna need about 300 cups of coffee to make sense of this day.
(Suddenly, the door slams open. Takashi Gomi—his father—steps in with the presence of a man who owns everything, and does so with a suit that costs more than Kazuki's whole life savings.)
Takashi:Kazuki. Good morning. I trust you slept well. We have a lot to discuss.
Kazuki (groggily):Uh... yeah... slept like... a log? Wait, why are you—what—uh, who are you again?
Takashi (pauses, blinking):You've been living with me for... the last... 17 years. The Gomi name? We—
Kazuki:Wait, wait, wait. You're my dad? But... I thought I was dreaming.
Takashi (straightening up, professional):Clearly not. You're the CEO of Gomi Enterprises now. This is your new life, Kazuki.
Kazuki:CEO? I... I can barely keep track of my lunch order, and you're saying I'm in charge of a company? A BIG ONE?
Takashi:You'll get the hang of it. Just follow my instructions. You need power suits, a business strategy, and a sharp mind. You'll attend meetings, sign contracts, and, most importantly, steer this company into even greater success.
Kazuki (still processing):I barely know how to... hold a pen... without stabbing myself...
Takashi:Confidence, Kazuki. Confidence is half the battle. Don't worry about the rest. This is your future now.
(Before Kazuki can even respond, the door crashes open again. This time, it's his mother—Aya Gomi, dressed in a full hero battle suit, complete with a glowing sword and a cape that somehow looks both cool and terrifying.)
Aya:Kazuki! Time to get moving. We've got combat training to start!
Kazuki:Okay, now I'm definitely dreaming. Who in their right mind would wear that to a house?
Aya:This is the future of the Gomi bloodline we're talking about, kiddo! You can't expect to rule a multi-billion-dollar empire and save the world looking like a couch potato.
Kazuki:Wait, save the world? I—I'm sorry, I must've missed that in the "CEO 101" syllabus.
Takashi (glancing at Aya, exasperated):This is what happens when she gets her hands on him first. Kazuki, you need to focus on business. Not... whatever it is she's talking about.
Aya (interrupting):Focus on your superpowers, Kazuki! You need to be ready for anything. You're a Gomi, and Gomis are heroes.
Kazuki:I didn't sign up for any of this. I just want to eat a normal breakfast.
[The arguments escalate quickly, the room vibrating with the bickering of his two very powerful, very opinionated parents.]
Kazuki (overwhelmed):I—I'm not even sure I'm real anymore! Can we just take a breather here?
[A few hours later, Kazuki finds himself sitting at a conference table. He's wearing a suit that's clearly been tailored for someone else, but it's tight enough to remind him of his poor life choices.]
Kazuki:This... feels wrong. I'm... I'm supposed to do what now?
Board Member #1 (with way too much confidence):Young Master Gomi, shall we proceed with the merger proposal? We just need your signature on this.
Kazuki (scrambling through papers):Uhhhh, yeah. Sure. Whatever.(He signs it without looking. A loud cheer erupts from the boardroom.)
Kazuki (internally screaming):What did I just do?!
Board Member #2 (grinning):Young Master Gomi, your insights were... unprecedented. The market will go wild!
Kazuki (mumbling):Uh... I... guess I'm a genius now?
[Later that afternoon, Kazuki finds himself in a much worse situation.]
Aya (shouting):MOVE FASTER, Kazuki! Defend yourself!
Kazuki (dodging a mechanical monster's punch):What the heck is going on here?!
Aya:It's a robotic training monster! This is basic level. You're going to need to survive a lot worse if you're going to take down real threats. You did inherit the Gomi hero essence, didn't you?
Kazuki (barely dodging):WHAT DO YOU MEAN HERO ESSENCE?! I CAN'T EVEN BREATHE WITHOUT PASSING OUT!
Aya (nodding enthusiastically):Exactly! So, we'll work on your endurance! You're half a hero, Kazuki! You need to know how to fight.
[Later that night, Kazuki collapses into his absurdly plush bed.]
Kazuki (mumbling into the pillow):I need an Advil... or a time machine.Or both.
[In the background, Takashi and Aya are still bickering.]
Takashi (from the other room):I did all the work today! He went to a meeting!
Aya (yelling back):Oh, please! I gave him the skills to defend himself against monsters!
Kazuki (groaning):At this point, I'd prefer a monster to both of you.
(He looks at his hand and notices a tiny glowing mark on his palm. It flickers for a second, like some kind of power pulse.)
Kazuki (staring, whispering):This is real... isn't it?