A Boring Story About A Boy Who Can Manipulate Reality By Doing Chores

The morning sun streamed through the classroom window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Ren, half-listening to his teacher's lecture, was mentally reviewing his plans for the day when, without warning, the translucent System window shimmered into existence directly in front of him. It was a jarring sight, especially in the middle of class, but thankfully, only he could perceive it.

[System Report: Your life story has garnered significant popularity across various worlds and universes.]

Ren blinked. Popular? My life story? Why is it telling me this now?

The System continued, a scroll of text appearing beneath the initial statement.

[Due to this popularity, you have also acquired numerous critics. Their reviews, in summary, indicate a perceived lack of action and romantic development in your narrative.]

Ren frowned. Critics? Reviews? What does any of this have to do with me? He mentally posed the question to the System. "Why do I need to know these reviews?"

[System: There is no inherent necessity for you to be aware of these reviews. However, these critical perspectives originate from other higher beings. There exists a potential, albeit unquantified, opportunity for you to gain something from them should you choose to align your narrative with their desired story elements.]

[Nevertheless, it is equally acceptable to continue on your current path. These higher beings hold no explicit expectation that their desires be directly addressed by story makers such as yourself.]

Story maker? The term struck Ren as odd. This was the first time the System had referred to him in such a way. He didn't really need the explanation, but he decided to humor the System and listen. As the System began to elaborate on the concept of a "story maker," Ren felt a subtle, unsettling sensation, a faint whisper in the back of his mind that suggested there was more to this than met the eye. He dismissed it as his imagination, a lingering effect of his new reality. These reviews, he decided, wouldn't sway him. This was his second life, his chance to live it exactly as he pleased.

He closed his eyes for a moment, a fleeting memory of his past life flashing through his mind: the lifeless apartment, the endless cycle of part-time work, the looming assignments, and the sudden, overwhelming despair that would sometimes bring him to tears as he wondered why the world was so unfair. But even then, he had pushed forward, compelled by an unseen force to keep moving.

He opened his eyes. In that brief second, he had half-expected to see the drab, unforgiving walls of his old apartment. Instead, he was met with the familiar sight of his current classroom, the sunlight streaming through the window, the murmur of his classmates, the comforting reality of his new life. It wasn't a dream. He sighed, a quiet breath of relief. The world might be unfair, but he had received an unexpected gift, and he would use it, carefully, always mindful of not letting it spiral out of control.

Lunchtime arrived, and Ren, following his usual routine, headed to the secluded back of the school building. To his mild surprise, he found Itsuki Nakano there, by herself, meticulously unwrapping her bento.

Ren called upon the System. "System," he thought, "how was Itsuki able to transfer here? And are the other Quintessential Quintuplets here too?"

[System: As previously explained, your initial command to merge three distinct anime settings into one world has fundamentally altered the narrative's framework. While the core settings have been integrated, the stories continue to unfold within this new, combined reality. Therefore, characters from those merged narratives will naturally appear and interact within this setting.]

[Regarding your query: Yes, Itsuki Nakano is a transfer student here, as are her four sisters. All five of the Nakano quintuplets are currently attending this school.]

Ren's eyes widened slightly. "What about Fuutarou? Is he here too?"

[System: Yes, Uesugi Fuutarou is also a student at this institution.]

"And Hachiman?" Ren pressed, a mischievous grin touching his lips. "Hikigaya Hachiman?"

[System: Affirmative. Hikigaya Hachiman is enrolled here as well.]

Ren leaned back against the wall, a thoughtful expression on his face. Despite being a public school, their campus was remarkably large and sprawling. He had always assumed it was simply because the Yuragi-sou cast needed a place to attend, but now he understood. It wasn't just the characters from Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san. It was because all the high school student characters from Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san, Oregairu, and The Quintessential Quintuplets were now attending this single, massive institution. His new world was far more crowded, and far more interesting, than he had initially realized.