After the college entrance examination, it was time to wait for the results.
He had received compulsory education since childhood.
For three years of high school, besides acquiring knowledge, he had to make thorough preparations for the awakening ceremony, leading to a packed schedule. Even slacking students would be exhausted...
Now, the awakening ceremony was over, and the college entrance examination had concluded.
His future path was already decided.
No matter what, it was destined.
So, he decided to let loose!
He would have fun first.
After eating.
Chen Ran tidied himself up briefly, wearing neat, academy-style clothes. His hair was cut into a stylish, medium-length style.
Coupled with his exceptionally high颜值, he would captivate countless girls when he went out.
"Grandma, Nannan, I'm going out."
"Little Ran, be careful."
His grandmother said with a smile.
"Brother!"
Nannan ran over to Chen Ran barefoot.
"Nannan, what's wrong?"
Chen Ran crouched down.
"Brother, this is for you." The little girl giggled, bringing out her hidden hand from behind. In her palm was a delicate pink origami crane.
The little girl loved folding paper.
She was also very talented in this regard.
Chen Ran couldn't help but think of Konan from Naruto, but Nannan, despite having the bloodline of the Yayuuki clan, didn't possess any special paper-manipulating abilities like Konan.
He gently stroked Nannan's hair.
It was soft and silky.
"Yes, our family uses Rejoice."
"Thank you, Nannan. Brother will take it."
Chen Ran accepted the origami crane.
He placed it on his person.
This was his sister's first gift to him, and he would cherish it.
Chen Ran truly regarded her as his own sister.
Perhaps she had the Yayuuki bloodline.
But that wasn't a reason to dismiss her outright.
Chen Ran had his own internal compass for distinguishing right from wrong.
Some people, though human, were not worthy of the title!
Chen Ran extended his index finger and affectionately tapped the little girl's clean, fair forehead. "Also, remember to wear shoes."
It wasn't that the ground was dirty.
Everything in the house was kept meticulously clean.
Chen Ran just felt it was important to cultivate a habit.
The winters in the southwestern region of Da Xia were harsh.
Summer was fine.
But in winter... the ground was truly cold.
"Mmm..."
Nannan lowered her head, looking a bit shy.
Leaving home, Chen Ran headed to Seven Star Lake Park.
The park wasn't too far from Chen Ran's house.
The morning air was pleasant.
The sun had already risen.
The temperature wasn't too hot yet.
He could still see people jogging in the park.
The crowd wasn't overwhelming.
Most people had to go to work.
Even if they couldn't become Kamen Riders protecting the world, they had to strive, right? They couldn't just give up and stop living.
Chen Ran had rested well last night.
It was the epitome of conserving energy.
The main reason he had diligently rested was that today he intended to thoroughly test the time-travel function of the Rider Evolution System. This was unlike the instances in games.
This was, as the name suggested, true time travel.
He would be leaving this world, much like Tsukasa Kadoya traveling through dimensional walls like a silver curtain, crossing world barriers.
He didn't know the time flow of the two worlds.
But Chen Ran had to leave this world first.
If he suddenly disappeared from home, it might frighten his grandmother and Nannan.
He had used the excuse of going on a trip for a few days...
Finding a secluded spot with no witnesses and no surveillance, he sat down.
He was ready to get down to business.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
The caller ID read: Abbot!
He skillfully pressed the answer button.
Fang Wen's voice came through: "Chen Ran, Pacific Internet Cafe, Kamen Rider Era needs one more person. Coming?"
Chen Ran: "..."
A helpless twitch of his lips.
This guy was true to his word, going to the internet cafe every day.
Not the kind of bar for adults, but...
An internet cafe!
One that operated twenty-four hours non-stop.
Chen Ran couldn't help but think of his previous life, a wave of nostalgia washing over him.
This was proof of youth.
In a few more days, when the burdens on his shoulders grew heavier and the pressure increased, he wouldn't have this spirit.
It was only natural for Fang Wen to be enjoying himself like this now.
At his age, doing such things wouldn't seem odd.
However, Chen Ran, having lived two lives and experienced much more, would ponder more.
Since his rebirth, Chen Ran had been adapting himself to be 'younger,' less old-fashioned, but it all took time.
"You guys go ahead and play. I'll pass."
Chen Ran refused.
"Okay..."
Hanging up the phone.
Chen Ran looked around; there was no one else in sight.
He then slowly spoke, "System, initiate time travel!"
...
An extra chapter tomorrow, a guaranteed three chapters. Everything will return to normal~
Apologies everyone, encountering such frustrating issues right after starting the book. ┭┮﹏┭┮