DaisukiDayoSenpai

Bronze WINNER of WPC#322: Male Lead: Zombie Invasion

Takemi Kazuichi might very well be the luckiest and unluckiest person in the world. He was an orphan, and he was severely bullied in school. Because of that, he became a hikikomori, a shut-in. When he turned sixteen, he was adopted by a rich couple who loved him as if he was their own son. Unfortunately, they died in a plane crash, and Kazuichi never overcame his bad habits of being a shut-in, largely because of his preying relatives.

Fast forward to four years later, Takemi Kazuichi still stayed in the house left by his late parents. He never bothered going to work or going out to socialize with people. For the lack of a better term, he was a rich hikikomori. He never even bothered to check the news or log in on any social media. All he did was live his life in solitude, devoid of any human interaction.

One day, as he came out of the shower, he heard a strange thumping sound by the doorway. "That's weird, I didn't order any delivery today." He told himself before absent-mindedly opening the door.

And what stared back didn't resemble a human at all. It was a zombie— or so that's what the first thing that came into Kazuichi's mind. Unbeknownst to him, the world had drastically changed, and he was the last one to know.

Shut-In Of The 'Dead'

The next three days at the Kazuichi Stronghold passed in a blur of activity and anticipation. After the intense matches, everyone focused on recovering and preparing for their next challenge: the journey to the Hybrid Mountain Stronghold.

On the first day, the group took it easy, letting their bodies heal from the rigorous sparring. They spent time together, sharing stories and laughter, and bonding over shared experiences. Kazuichi and Arisu reminisced about their past adventures, Lea gradually opened up about her own experiences, and Jurou, Ryota, and Ayaka joined in with their tales.

In the evenings, they would gather around a fire, the flickering flames casting warm shadows on their faces as they spoke of their hopes and fears. Tris and Amaya, though not part of the sparring, listened intently, offering their own insights and encouragement.

A Brief Respite From The Journey