Waking up, the sun shines on Kenta’s face. He sits on the edge of the bed, stretches and stands up. Immediately he checks to see if his injuries have healed. Not only did they heal, but there is no scar tissue, he made a full recovery.

Leaving his room, Kenta descends downstairs.

“Good morning.” Hachi says as he eats left overs for breakfast.

“Good morning.” Kenta replies.

…

A few minutes later, Kenta finishes his morning routine.

“Just to let ya’ know, Akira’s coming over.” Hachi says, “We’re going fishing, and he’s bringing an extra rod just for ya’.”

“Oh, what time will he be here?” Kenta asks.

“He should be here in ‘bout an hour.” Hachi replies.

Good I have a bit of time.

“Hachi do you mind if I test something out?” Kenta asks.

“No not at all.” Hachi responds, “What do ya’ need to do?”

“Hang on just a second.” Kenta states.

Okay, let’s see if this works. Send Hachi a friend request.

*Ding*

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Friend request has been sent.

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“Whoa, what is this.” Hachi inquires as he looks around, “There’s like a message in the centre of my vision. Did you do this?”

“Yeah I did.” Kenta replies, “It’s one of my skills. Basically, it’s a friend request.”

“Hahaha. A friend request?” Hachi excitedly says, “Of course I’d accept ya’ friend request.”

*Ding*

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Friend request confirmed.

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“Now that we’re officially friends, we can communicate to each other over long distances.” Kenta explains, “Although I’m not exactly sure how it works.”

“Hmm.” Hachi says, “Let me try something.”

…

*Ding*

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Message received.

“If you get this message, then I’ve figure it out. All you have to do is think about what you want to say, and think about who you want to send it to.” Hachi’s message reads.

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“Hachi! It worked!” Kenta excitedly exclaims.

“Hahaha. That’s wondeful.” Hachi replies, “Oh, and ya’ don’t have to worry, I won’t tell anybody about this, rest assured.”

“Thanks.” Kenta politely responds.

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After an hour, Akira finally arrives holding two rods in his hands.

“Sorry, I’m late.” Akira says, “Had a bit of trouble finding the spare rod.”

“Well then, since we’re all here now, let’s head off.” Hachi states.

Hachi stands up and carries his rod out the door, Kenta follows him out. Hachi walks over to the barn and pulls out the cart. Before they even head off, Kenta takes over pulling the cart. The exit the farm, walk down the road past the village sign and follow along the dirt path.

…

After following the dirt path for 30 minutes, they finally reach the dirt trail going down through the bush.

Reaching the banks of the river, Akira quickly sits down by the water, opposite a large tree. Kenta assumes it’d be good there because of the shade. Hachi sits down not too far from Akira, still under the shade of the ancient tree. Kenta follows and sits further up the river, just at the edge of the shade from the great tree.

Akira already prepared for the fishing expedition, takes three small containers out. He gives one Kenta, the Hachi and keeps the last one for himself. Inside is full of fresh bloodworms, wriggling about.

Round two, stupid fish.

Hachi and Akira already casting their lines, Kenta picks one of the bloodworms up, he hooks it and casts it right on the edge of the shade.

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5 minutes later, Kenta’s got a bite. Reeling it in as fast as he can, he lifts it and drops it next to him. Just like last, Hachi with a small knife, spiked the fish in between the eyes, killing it.

“Golden perch, well done boy.” Hachi says while looking at the fish, “I’d say you caught an average sized one. Good job.”

Hachi pats Kenta on the back and goes back to his fishing spot.

Kenta focuses back on the river and casts his line.

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2 hours past, the sun is glaring down on the three men. More importantly, the sun ruined Kenta’s spot, the shade has now moved further down the stream. Hachi and Akira seeing the frustration only smile while still in the shade.

Before the shade moved, Kenta managed to catch six fish: 2 yellow perch, 3 golden perch and 1 black bream. All of them were average or above sized.

However, that was before the shade moved. Ever since, Kenta hasn’t caught a single fish. Being frustrated Kenta would cast and reel in every few minutes.

Kenta picking up another bloodworm, not paying attention due to his frustration, gets bitten.

Ow! Why you little…

An idea struck in Kenta’s head. Looking over at Hachi and Akira, he sees both are focused on their fishing. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kenta’s places the bloodworm in his mouth.

*Crunch*

He chews and swallows.

Payback you little shit.

*Ding*

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Skill gained.

Worm regeneration: A worm cut in half will regain its lost body. This skill allows you, just like a worm, to regenerate health at a greater rate. Lost limbs will grow back after a day’s rest (Warning: does not include the head or loss of more than 50% of the body). +5 CON +5 health/min.

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