《My goal in Life》 What is life? "Are you fucking retard?!" Adachi Itsuki lowered his head in shame while listening to his mother''s scolding through the phone call. "Do you fucking know how much money you wasted by dropping out of University?! Huh?!" Itsuki bit his lips having no explanation to give his mother. "Mom, I''m sorry..." All Itsuki can do now is to apologize because he knows that he was in the wrong in the first place. "Sorry?! Just sorry?! Sob... Do you know... How much blood and sweat I poured just so that I can pay for your Tri-Semester tuition?!..." Itsuki clenches his teeth hard not knowing what to say. "You... You''re lucky that your stepdad is kind enough to pay for your studies! But what have you done instead?... You''ve wasted his money!!!" "Do you know how disappointed we are?...sniffle... Of course, you don''t. You know nothing!" "Is this the life you want?... So be it! Don''t contact me anymore! I don''t have a son like you!" Tut tut Silence descended upon the tiny unit. Only the sound of the phone call hanging up can be heard. Itsuki clenched his phone hard as his eyes got misty trying to hold back his tears from gushing out. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath before letting out a long sigh. He lay in his bed while covering his head with a pillow. "Sigh... I''m so stupid." Adachi Itsuki, 18 years old. Due to various circumstances, his parents divorced and went their separate ways.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. He was left in his grandmother''s care when he was 6 years old and his mother decided to work overseas. Later on, Itsuki''s mom found another lover and started a family. However, he wasn''t brought overseas by his mom while only giving them monthly allowances and his school tuition fees. Adachi Itsuki is always a bright child since young, but his brilliance started to fade down after he went to middle school. Seeing others and his classmates'' parents, Itsuki was quite envious of them. He always went into a corner sulking and wondering when will his mom come back home. However, even after so many years of waiting, his mom didn''t come back even once. Aside from giving his monthly allowance, there is only an occasional chat time with her every month. Due to this reason, he lost his own goal in life. If their parents'' job is a doctor, the child tends to copy or get inspiration out of their parents to form their goal in life. On the other hand, Itsuki didn''t grow with his parents beside him. He didn''t even know what his mom and dad''s work is. They are just unknown much like a stranger to him. He was always asking himself, if... If only his parents are with him, would it change his whole life? The answer is... ... Adachi Itsuki, an average guy with an average look. For some reason, he dropped out of University. He has typical black hair and black eyes, a skinny 18-year-old guy. When he was 6 years old, his parents fought and eventually separated. He was left in his mother''s care after the court''s judgment. Later on, his mother decided to work overseas and again left him with his grandmother. The reason, well... She said she needs to earn money to support his education and daily needs. However, a few years overseas, Itsuki heard news saying that his mom decided to be together with a foreigner. Then they had a child... Still, Itsuki was supported by his mother financially. Since then, Itsuki''s mom hardly came back home. He can''t even distinguish her face anymore as time passes by. Since he was a kid, Itsuki always regarded his grandmother as his real mother and he cares greatly for her. After entering high school, Itsuki moved into an apartment his mother bought. He lived alone. His grandmother was with his uncle so he was greatly relieved when she has someone to accompany her. Itsuki was someone bright as a child, however, as time pass by, he slowly started to realize the "truth" so as he enter middle school and high school, he started to change, he get colder and colder and matured early. His grades started to drop crazily from a 90 to 75 but there was no one to scold him, to guide him on the right path... On his graduation day, he hoped that his mother will turn up and walk with him on the stage only to turn into disappointment. There was no one with him... He was alone on graduation day. His grandmother can''t go because of her arthritis and his uncle has to work. Itsuki gritted his teeth and endured his lonely suffering. He lost his goal and motivation... In the end, life is full of depression. What can I do? Waking up, Itsuki found himself in a cold and dark room then he remembered that he angered his mother. Facepalming, he started regretting what he did but there was no medicine for regret and you can''t turn back the time to fix your mistakes. Itsuki took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. He started collecting his thoughts and decided not to dwell in the past, dream of the future, but concentrate on the present. Itsuki sat up as he stretched his arms and yawn. Brushing his teeth then gurgles and spits it in the sink. He went to look for food and opened the refrigerator only to find nothing. Snort Then, he started rummaging his bag to look for his wallet. His brows knitted together as if he was in big trouble as he look at the remaining 3,000 yen in his wallet. "Welp, a regular cup of noodles costs 100 to 150 yen so I can still buy 20-30 pcs of that but..." Itsuki pinched the space between his eyebrows as he thinks of a possible solution for his current food crisis. And only one solution came to his mind. That is to find a job. "Fuck! I''mma find a job to support my fucking hobby! Hell yeah!!!"This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source. Itsuki screamed out at top of his lungs only to get scolded by his neighbors. First, he started packing his clothes in a suitcase to move away temporarily in his apartment. His destination... His grandmother''s place... To get free food. ''What can I do, I don''t have much money saved anyway... But first, lemme buy cup noodles for breakfast.'' "...I hope grandmum is fine (has food)..." ... "Soka station, Soka station..." After the announcement of the train station, the doors of the train opened up then the passengers started to leave orderly. The passengers going to board waited until all passengers who want to exit made their way out before pouring inside the train. This is one of the good perks of living in Japan. The people were educated since young to maintain orderliness and to follow rules and regulations. Rolling out his suitcase, Itsuki inhaled a mouthful of fresh air, nostalgia-filled his eyes. "It''s been a while since I came back home..." After a moment of reminiscing, he drags his suitcase and exited the building, and waited at the designated bus stop. The bus follows strictly on time as it was stated on a notice board at the bus stop. ''It''s 11:25 am and the bus will get there at 11:30 am so there''s still 5 minutes left before the next bus comes...hmm?'' While looking at his watch, Itsuki found someone he knew in the corner of his eyes. It was a girl with a well-endowed frame clinging in the arm of a guy he didn''t know. ''My ex-girlfriend...'' Sadness filled Itsuki''s eyes as he stared at the couple in the distance and remembered the scenes of the past. A well-endowed girl in a sailor uniform facing him with much determination in her eyes as she said... "I''m sorry Itsuki, but there is no future with you... I want to aim higher but you seem to have no goal as if...You are already satisfied with your current life. You...have nothing." The apparent shock in Itsuki''s face can be seen as he was dumbfounded by her break-up with his girlfriend. He opened and closed his mouth as if wanting to say something but no sound came out. Eventually, the girl left him standing there, shock out of his soul. Small goal "I''m sorry... I think we don''t suit each other but we can still be friends, alright?" As the people said, words hurt sharper than a knife. What will happen after you said these words? ''why would I want to become your friend after dumping me? You idiot? It will be awkward so It''s best to distance yourself.'' The consequences of your decision in the past might bring you pain in the future. That''s why you should think first before you act. As someone who was hurt by someone you thought will love you and accept you for whatever you are and will become in the future, your decision is yours. The consequences of your action today might bring you either good or bad. It''s all up to you to make. Adachi Itsuki snapped out of his trance-like state. He was reminded of the past as he watched the happy couple laughing softly and teasing each other. ''How nice it would be if it was me...No, I don''t deserve her. I don''t have anything to give her. Now that I''m a dropped out, my future just dashed out of my sight.'' ''There''s no point in mulling about it. Past is past. The present is what I should be looking forward to.'' No goal? No problem! I''ll set a small goal then! I want to have lots of money! Hmm, how about a billion first?Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. As Itsuki joked about setting a small goal, he didn''t know that in the future, he will become one of the top billionaires in the whole world. The only thing that is lacking now is to realize the future. ... Fortunately, he didn''t get seen by the couple as he lowered his head and covered his face. "To think I will have to cover my face to someone I know... it''s a disgrace!" He raised his hand only to see it as skinny as a bone and clenched it hard in frustration. ''I don''t even have a good body...'' Itsuki looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh. ''I kinda looked like a depraved guy... what a sad life.'' The bus arrived exactly at 11:30 am right on schedule and Itsuki boarded it to his grandmother''s place. After disembarking the bus, Itsuki walked for a while and stood in front of a somewhat old two-story house. Itsuki rang the bell and waited in anticipation with a mix of nervousness. ''Will I get scolded by grandmum?...'' His nervousness started to become fear as his nerves tensed and prepared himself for the worst situation. The sound of door unlocking can be heard while Itsuki flustered. He tidied his clothes real fast and faced the cold-looking-eyed grandma who appeared after opening the door. Slowly, the cold expression broke into a bright smile as she greeted her dearest grandson. "You''re here... Come in!" Itsuki''s eyes reddened at the sight of his grandmum''s bright expression. Without saying anything, without asking any questions, without berating him, She... just greeted him with a warm, longing expression as if they were separated for years and decades. "Have you eaten yet? Come and eat first then rest." With a warm smile, Itsuki''s grandma asked him with a caring tone. ''She still hasn''t changed. Only... she got more wrinkles in her eyes...'' Itsuki looked at his grandma with a pained expression as years slowly withered her down "...no, I came for free food." "..." A grandmothers love Scoop after scoop, Itsuki gorges his food like a starving wolf. Whenever he got choked on his food, he hurriedly reaches out for a glass of water and downed it in one go. "Puaahhh! I''m alive! I feel alive! wooohh!" Itsuki wiped the imaginary sweat on his forehead in relief. Thankfully he got to eat a full meal by going to his grandma''s place. While thinking so, his expression slowly became down and about as he put his chopsticks down. "Did mom not tell you anything?" Itsuki asked worriedly as he looked at his grandma with a nervous expression. Grandma looked at Itsuki and her smile slowly faded. Itsuki tensed when he no longer see the smile on grandma''s face. "...You, became more skinny..." Itsuki was stunned for a moment before snapping out of his daze. The rim of his eyes reddened and tears threatened to pour down but he held it in. "I... I''m just..." Grandma stood up and went towards Itsuki then she gently hugged him as if he was a lost lamb getting back home. "It''s fine...I don''t expect anything from you... as long as you are safe and sound, that''s already good news for me..." Itsuki''s tears gushed out from his eyes like a water dam and bawled out in his grandma''s arms.This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. "waaahhh!!!" Grandma gently pats Itsuki''s back and slowly comforted him. She was reminded of the past when Itsuki was still a child. He was such a crybaby. ''One time he went to compete with his peers in a competition but got only a bronze medal, he also bawled his eyes out and I also comforted his just like now...'' ''Ah. Look at how time flies so fast... He is now an adult... my dearest grandson...'' Grandma wiped her tears as she hugged Itsuki and smiled comfortingly. ... A moment later, Itsuki calmed down and grandma lets him rest in the room first then cleared the table and washed the dishes. At first, he wanted to do the dishes but grandma stopped him saying that he came from a far place and should get a rest. Grandma was stubborn as she didn''t budge to his badgering. ... Inside his room, Itsuki lay flat on the bed and stared at the ceiling in a daze. His mom disowned him but his grandma did not. His grandma was there since he was a kid but his mom did not. He disappointed his mom but seeing his grandma again, Itsuki felt like he can''t disappoint her anymore. Itsuki steeled his will and decided on his next move. "I don''t want to worry grandmum any longer, I also don''t want to burden her with my responsibilities so I have decided..." Itsuki raised his hand towards the ceiling then clenched his fist hard to express his determination. "First, I''m going to find a job!" Itsuki sprang up from his bed and went towards his personal computer to search for a job online. "Yooosshhiii, Let''s do this! Ei, ei, Ooohh!" Itsuki rallied his spirits as he cheered himself as a fire burned in his eyes. ... After searching for hours, Itsuki manages to find a suitable job for him and applied to it. However, only two jobs responded to his job application which is already better for someone without working experience. He was asked to go to the designated location for a job interview tomorrow. Itsuki raised his fist and exclaimed in excitement as he jumped around in happiness. "Yes! I got an interview tomorrow! The first step is now done! Now, I only need to pass the interview and the job is in the box!" Itsuki felt a mix of excitement and nervousness for tomorrow''s interview. He then excitedly tucked himself in the bed only to twist and turn when he can''t sleep because of nervousness. "..." "Darn! Can I even go without sleep for tomorrow?..." The Interview "Then, I''m going now. Grandmum." "Okay. Take care and do your best in the Interview, alright?" "I got it." Early in the morning, as Itsuki was well prepared, he only just have to wear the suit and bring his resume and he is good to go. He straightened his suit as he waved goodbye to his grandmother. In return, grandma adjusted the collar of his suit and saw him off. Itsuki boarded the bus. He always checked the time on his watch to not be late for his first interview. 30 minutes later, the bus arrived and Itsuki got off. He first has to walk for 5 minutes to search for the location of the building. Once he saw the stand-alone building, he was amazed and shocked by its beauty. The job interview for today is in a Coffee restaurant and his job application is for a waiter. "Wow! So this is where I''ll be working? It''s amazing!" Itsuki snapped out of his daze and hurriedly moved forward towards the building. He saw a female customer and a staff of the restaurant. Itsuki went to the staff and asked her. "G-good morning, I-i''m Adachi Itsuki. I was asked to come here for the interview. W-where should I go?" The staff mopping the floor stopped what she was doing and looked at Itsuki. "Oh, you''re also an interviewee? The interviewer is still not around so you can sit first at any table just like her."Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. The staff pointed towards the customer he thought she was and realized that she was also in for an interview. "Okay, I understand. Thank you!" Itsuji slightly bowed his head towards the staff as a sign of respect. He manages to find a sit in a corner and organized his documents. He looked towards his co-interviewee undecided on whether to greet her or not as Itsuki was a shy person. After a moment of struggling, he manages to blurt out a greeting towards the girl. "H-hello, nice to meet you!" "Hello." The girl nods her head in response. Although short and simple, It was alright for Itsuki who only just got into society. It was somewhat a cold response but to Itsuki who knows nothing, It was fine. He smiled brightly at the thought of greeting other people and getting a response. After smiling like a fool, He realized that the girl is much earlier than him and was encouraged to come earlier next time. At that moment, a guy carrying a helmet came in and asked the staff for help, then he also seated at an empty table near him and started surfing the internet on his phone. 10:00 a.m is the designated time for the interview and 5 minutes before 10 am, a girl came running and also asked the staff for direction then she sat at the table where the other female interviewee was and greeted her straightforwardly. "Hi! are you also an interviewee? Nice to meet you! I''m Tsubaki Setsuna! Where did you work before?" The other female smiled slightly and replied to her seemingly never-ending question. "I was in Aman Hotel ever since I was 18 years old and I worked there for 8 years." "Fuueeh?! 8 years work experience?! Then... then, why did you leave your job?!" Tsubaki Setsuna, Itsuki, and the staff were amazed by her working experience and they were in a daze. The staff also realized this and also asked the guy with a bike helmet. "I am a bachelor in business administration and I work as an agent before." The guy nods and replied with a stoic expression. "Wow! you guys are amazing! I only have 2 years of working experience!" Tsubaki Setsuna clapped her hands in amazement. Then the staff was also shocked. However, Itsuki started to get nervous and tenses. ''This is bad, all of them have at least a working experience and some them have a good CV. While on the other hand, I... I''m like a sh*t mixed with the flowers.'' Itsuki''s hands started to get cold and they sweated so much. He hurriedly wiped the sweat on his hands in his pants. At that moment, another staff opened the door and asked the first interviewee to come in. The Interview (2) "The next interviewee please." The door opened and the first interviewee which is a girl with 8 years of work experience exited. She stayed at the same seat she was before. Itsuki observed her every moves after the interview when the staff shouted yet again. "The next interviewee who came right after this girl here, please!" Itsuki snapped out of his daze and hurriedly stood up. He then lowered his head towards the staff and apologized. "I-i''m sorry!... Th-that''s me! U-uhh, W-where should I go?..." "You can just go in right next door on the left. Just push it." "Yes, yes... I understand..." The staff gave him a cold glare as she left with a snort. Itsuki faced the glass door as he sucked a deep breath and gulped a mouthful of saliva in nervousness. After a moment, he steeled his will and opened the door. Itsuki saw a middle-aged woman with a laptop on the desk and papers neatly arranged at the side. The woman saw him entering and started rummaging the papers on the side to look for something. Then, Itsuki saw that the papers are the resumes they passed before the interview. One of them was his as he saw his name on the paper. "H-hello! Good m-morning!" The woman glanced at him and curtly replied. "Hello. Sit."Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. The moment Itsuki seated himself, the woman has already fished out his resume and started knocking the papers on the table to straighten it. "Well, good morning. So you are Adachi Itsuki, right?" "Y-yes, yes..." Itsuki was too nervous to be started stuttering. He nods his head in response like a woodpecker. "Right. So... Tell me about yourself first." ''Huh? didn''t she read my resume? Uhm... I shouldn''t probably say it out loud...'' Although puzzled, Itsuki tried to remain calm and started to introduce himself. "N-nice to meet you! I''m A-Adachi Itsuki, 18 years old. I am hardworking and diligent. Although I don''t have any work experience, I am willing to be trained! My hobby is playing games, reading books, and listening to music!" The woman twirled the pen in her hands as she stared at him in contemplation. "Hmm... I see. What is your educational attainment? In your resume, you went to university. For how many years were you in university?" "Uhmm... Uhh, no. I dropped out of my university because I think it''s not suitable for me... I was only there in my first year, the first semester..." "Huh... what course did you take?" "I took Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology..." "So you think it''s not the suitable course for you?" "Y-yes... that''s right..." The middle-aged woman started barraging him with questions as she tried to pry for more information out of him. Itsuki honestly replied as he didn''t think it matters. He believes in one principle, Honesty is the best policy. That''s why he didn''t try to lie and just gave her the truth. "I see. Hmm, then what do you think you''ll going to become 5 years in the future?" "5 years in the future... Uhh, it''s quite a lot of time but I want to open my shop in the future." "Hoh... That''s great!" Itsuki saw a glint in the eyes of the middle-aged woman. He didn''t know if he was seeing things but now he saw the woman smiling brightly. The middle-aged woman tapped the table with her pen in a rhythmic manner suggesting that she was in deep contemplation. "Hmm... You''re very young, huh?" "Ah. Y-yes" Itsuki scratched his head in embarrassment as he lowered his head not daring to make eye contact with the middle-aged woman. "Very young, indeed..." "...yes." Slowly, the woman stopped her rhythmic tapping of the table with her pen as she joined her hands together and faced Itsuki. "Alright. We''re just gonna study again your resume and we''ll call you again for the 2nd Interview, okay?" "Ah. Yes! Thank you very much!" Itsuki hurriedly stood up and bowed towards the woman in gratitude. He then packed his things and made his way out. He was smiling brightly because he was told that they''ll call him again for the 2nd Interview. Happy as he was, He made his way towards the exit then opened the door.