《The God Like Existence》 Prologue Prologue The concept of "mystery" has always captivated humanity. It is the unseen thread binding the known to the unknown, a force compelling even the most rational minds to seek answers. A mystery might be as mundane as the reason behind a fleeting smile or as profound as the origin of existence itself. But what happens when a mystery chooses you? If you come across this story on Amazon, it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. Not the playful riddles of love or loss. Not the intricate puzzles of human interaction. I speak of a mystery so vast, so incomprehensible, that it consumes you entirely. What does it mean to exist within such an enigma? To have your very being entwined with something so perplexing and ominous defying all understanding? This is such a tale. A story that begins in the bustling streets of Shibuya, only to spiral far beyond the reaches of human comprehension. This is not a story of heroes or villains, of love or hate, though all these elements will play their part. It is the unraveling of a tapestry woven from threads of existence, the dance of forces beyond comprehension, and the confrontation of truths that should have best remained hidden. You may think you¡¯ve heard tales like this before. But be assured: nothing can prepare you for what lies ahead. This is the story of Rai Hazuchi. A tale that begins in darkness and spirals into the unknown¡ªa mystery so profound it challenges the very fabric of reality. So tell me¨DAre you ready to follow the threads? Or will you, too, be lost in the void? Chapter 1 : The Vanishing Sigh. Today was another boring lecture. The professor¡¯s droning voice still echoed faintly in Rai Hazuchi¡¯s ears as he trudged down the street, his school bag slung lazily over his shoulder. ¡°Every single day,¡± he muttered under his breath, the words dripping with frustration. ¡°Same thing, over and over. I wish they¡¯d just give us a break already.¡± He glanced up at the dusky sky, streaked with fading orange hues as the sun dipped behind the distant cityscape. The streets of Shibuya bustled with life, filled with the hum of car engines and the chatter of pedestrians. But Rai barely noticed any of it. ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s all over now,¡± he muttered, his tone lightening slightly. ¡°What should I grab for dinner? Hmm¡­¡± His thoughts vanished in an instant. "Shit! Damn it! I messed up!" Rai''s body froze mid-step, his heart pounding against his ribs. A cold shiver anchored him in place as realization struck. Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. He had wandered directly into the street. The Blinding headlights engulfed his vision, accompanied by the deafening screech of brakes. The sound clawed at his ears, each second stretching eternally. ¡°Hey, move, kid! Get out of the way!¡± The driver''s frantic shout barely registered as Rai''s mind spiraled. His legs felt leaden, his body refusing to respond. He could only stare as the light grew brighter, closer, overwhelming. ¡°This¡­ this is the end, isn¡¯t it?¡± He thought, his lips twitching into a faint, bitter smile. ¡°I guess it¡¯s not so bad. I didn¡¯t have much to lose anyway¡­.Hah, to think I¡¯d finally get to use that line.¡± He took a deep breath, his chest tightening with a peculiar resolve . ¡°Goodbye, world.¡± The truck hurtled toward him. Rai shut his eyes, bracing for impact. ¡°Hey, kid! Are you okay?!¡± The truck skidded to a halt, the driver leapt out, face ashen with panick. His voice trembled as he scanned the scene frantically, heart thundering against his ribs as he searched for any sign of the boy. Smoke curled from the tires like ghostly shrouds, swirling around the street. The acrid smell of burnt rubber stung his nostrils, but he barely noticed. His thoughts raced as panic clawed at his throat. ¡°Where is he?¡± The driver muttered, voice thick with confusion. ¡°I''m certain I hit him. So where is he?!¡± The empty street offered no answers. No body, no blood, no sign of impact¡ªnothing save the lingering echo of chaos. Minutes later, police and reporters swarmed the area. Red and blue lights flickered across the darkening street, bathing the scene in eerie alternating hues as onlookers whispered among themselves. "We''re live from Shibuya, where an unprecedented event has occurred!" The reporter announced, her voice steady despite an undercurrent of disbelief. "A high school student, Rai Hazuchi, was reportedly struck by a truck. However, despite intensive searching, no trace of the victim has been found. Neither his presence nor body have been located. Witnesses confirm the incident, and security footage corroborates their accounts¡ªcapturing the exact moment of impact. Yet, inexplicably, after the smoke cleared, there was nothing. This incident is beyond bizarre, leaving authorities bewildered.¡± She turned to face the camera directly, expression grave, grip tightening on her microphone. "We will continue cooperating with police to investigate this unprecedented event. Thank you for tuning in to tonight''s breaking news. I''m Sakuya, reporting live from the scene. Have a safe evening." Lowering her microphone, she exhaled quietly, shoulders sagging. The weight of the mystery hung heavy in the air. "Don''t be so hard on yourself," A nearby officer said, scratching his head awkwardly. "You''ve done your part as a reporter. Let us handle the rest." He gestured for another officer to escort her away, though his own unease was evident. Turning back to the scene, he gazed up at the darkening sky, his brow furrowed. "Even if we said we''d handle it," he muttered, voice low, "we don''t have a single clue how to approach this case." Chapter 1.5 : Fall apart Far from the chaos of the accident scene, a phone rang sharply, cutting through the stillness of an office. "Hello, sir?" "Yes, this is Tanaka speaking," He replied, voice steady and professional. "Thank goodness! Sir, this is the police. We''re calling to inform you of an unfortunate event." Tanaka frowned, his grip on the phone tightening. "Unfortunate? As far as I know, none of my relatives are involved in anything mischievous. What is this about?¡± The officer hesitated. "Sir, have you seen the news tonight?" "No, I haven''t. I''ve been busy with my research," Tanaka replied, tone slightly impatient. "What''s this about?" This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. "I''m sorry for disturbing you, sir, but this is... a complicated matter. Do you know Rai Hazuchi?¡± The name made Tanaka''s heart skip. "Yes, of course I do! He''s like a son to me... It can''t be¡ª!" He stopped himself, inhaling sharply he tried to steady his voice. No No. I need to calm down. Don''t make assumptions. Rai wouldn''t... he wouldn''t¡­ He exhaled slowly before continuing. "I apologize for losing my composure, but Rai is not the kind of child to get involved in trouble. Stop stalling and tell me what happened!" The officer finally spoke. "Sir, Rai was involved in an accident this evening. We''re currently at the scene." Tanaka¡¯s heart plummeted. ¡°An accident?! What kind of accident? What happened?¡± His voice rose, trembling with disbelief. The officer explained carefully, his words heavy. "According to the driver, Rai suddenly crossed the road while traffic was moving. He appeared absent-minded, lost in thought, and didn''t realize he was in the middle of the road. The driver couldn''t stop or swerve in time, and... he ran Rai over.¡± Tanaka staggered, gripping his desk for support. "What''s his condition? Is he alive? I''m coming over now!" He was already grabbing his coat, fumbling to put it on as he spoke. The officer''s tone grew heavier. "That''s the issue, sir. While it''s certain Rai was hit by the truck... we haven''t been able to find him." Tanaka froze mid-motion, the phone slipping from his fingers, clattering to the floor. "What?!" He exclaimed, his voice breaking. He picked the phone back up, his knuckles white as he gripped it tightly. ¡°You can¡¯t find him?! What does that mean? He was hit, wasn¡¯t he? Then where is he?!¡± The officer struggled for words. "We''ve conducted a thorough search. Witnesses saw the accident. The footage shows him being hit. But despite all that... there''s no trace of Rai''s body. It''s as if he vanished." Tanaka''s knees gave way, and he sank into his chair, trembling. "No... No, no, no... It can''t be. Not Rai. Not him too¡­¡± His mind reeled, his thoughts clouded by despair. Images of Rai¡¯s bright smile, his laughter, and the warmth he brought to those around him flashed through his mind. "Why... Even You Rai, the sole remaining member from the family...Why did this have to happen to the Hazuchi family? Why so much pain, so much loss... all for them?!" Tanaka''s voice cracked as he shouted. His sobs echoed through the room, raw and unrestrained. Tears streamed down his face as grief consumed him.