Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

Living in Tokyo, I just want to be a couch potato; I don't like being lazy.

Do you like me?

"like......"

"When did it start?"

"Very early..."

Will you always love me?

"Fireworks... will always be by Kai-kun's side..."

Gazing at her upturned face, the girl's timid hand was gently lifted up.

The warmth in my palm is still so familiar.

"Want to go see the fireworks together?"

"Ah."

The summer fireworks that burst forth in the deep night sky are just like your charming, innocent smile twelve years ago.

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PS: A slice-of-life youth story with a childhood friend and a single female lead.

This book is also known as "I Want to Live a Lazy Life, So I Have to Work Hard Every Day with the System's Help".

Nothing special, just a very ordinary story.

###Chapter 1 Cherry Blossoms and Fireworks###

beep... beep...

Feeling her phone vibrate, Uesugi Kai put down the book she was holding and checked the text messages on her phone.

Do you have a secret to turning all your phones into iPhones?

Are iPhones too expensive to afford?

Just thinking of changing your phone model?

Don't want to spend that much money?

I think there are all sorts of reasons.

But now, all you need to do is download one app!

Then the latest iPhone will be semi-permanently recreated as your phone!

▽Click the link below to download▽』

"..."

Another scam text message. Uesugi Kai simply turned off his phone, not even bothering to delete it.

This is the fifth scam text message following "[Inherit 99 billion yen]", "[Mother passed away]", "[Quantum system damaged, transfer 3000 billion yen]", and "[I am your father, connect now]".

"There are quite a few varieties."

Kai Uesugi snapped out of her reverie, looked up at the smiling crowd ahead, and continued to enjoy her leisurely moment of relaxation.

In late March, a spring breeze carrying a hint of chill blew in from the north, and the cherry blossom trees lining both sides of the road swayed in the wind, stirring up a dazzling array of petals that slowly drifted down.

The noisy travelers occasionally exclaimed in admiration, pausing to admire this fleeting moment of beauty.

Sitting quietly on the bench, Uesugi Kai gently closed the book in his hands and joined them in gazing at the sea of ​​flowers. His peaceful heart couldn't help but drift back to the past:

"Speaking of rebirth... this is already the sixteenth year."

A sea of ​​flowers dotted the clear blue sky, adding a rare and precious tranquility to this bustling city.

This is Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, where the world-famous double cherry blossoms bloom.

Tourists from all over the world come to Tokyo at this time to admire the cherry blossoms, enjoying the pleasant time in groups of two or three.

As the saying goes, "Cherry blossoms fall and spring fills the garden; the first visitors arrive, and smiles greet them."

Kai Uesugi really liked this atmosphere, because the lively crowd always brought warm laughter and joy, filling his lonely heart with a touch of warmth.

Now, it has been sixteen years since he was reborn here.

Aside from retaining the memories of his previous life as an ordinary, unremarkable office worker, he is now just an average high school student in Tokyo.

He wanted to get into his dream university, Tokyo University, but all he wanted was to find a stable job, open a small coffee shop or cake shop, and spend the rest of his life there. That would be enough for him.

but now,

He stared blankly at the cherry blossoms falling from the sky.

[Beep...beep.....]

[Rebirth System Activated]

Please enter your name: _

Is this a scam text message?

"..."

After hesitating for a while, Uesugi Kai finally realized what was happening.

No, it should be that the cheat software has been credited to the account.

He didn't believe those scammers had the technology to send information directly to his eyes.

Kai Uesugi did not feel excessive joy at the suddenly appearing, semi-transparent, dark blue characters floating in the air; his expression remained calm.

As someone who has been reborn, I inevitably have some fantasies in my spare time.

It's just a fantasy coming true now, nothing to be surprised about. After all, we've been through rebirth, what else can't we accept?

Staring intently at the deep blue lettering before him, Uesugi Kai stroked his chin, deep in thought.

system.....

A thing made up of an unknown structure, unknown principles, and unknown motives.

Essentially, it's no different from the scam text message we just heard.

He began to carefully consider the consequences of entering his name.

For example, a typical high school student, like those in a regular anime, might have their life changed after losing a match, immediately being transported to another world and becoming a hero who slays a demon king and marries a princess.

For example, after this system was activated, monsters and vengeful spirits that had never appeared before all came out.

As someone who possesses a system, they will soon be invited to join a strange organization they've never heard of before because of their special qualifications. During this time, they will encounter all sorts of girls and embark on a so-called harem journey.

Just thinking about it—

A complete mess...

Kai Uesugi shook his head, clearing his mind of these random thoughts, and focused his attention back on the constantly flashing underline in front of him, feeling somewhat conflicted:

So, should I enter my own name?

Although he has a strong ability to adapt, he'd rather not travel to another world; that would completely ruin his ordinary life.

He fell into deep thought again...

Inside the Imperial Garden, Uesugi Kai, sitting upright on a bench, seemed out of place compared to the tourists who were enjoying themselves so much they forgot to leave.

......

After thinking for a while, he still entered his name.

[Input successful]

Name: Kai Uesugi

[Identity verification in progress, please wait...]

It wasn't that he hadn't worried about the things he had considered before, but rather that he felt some things were more important than those possible strange occurrences:

That is--

I can finally take it easy by relying on my cheat code.

Okay, he admits he's tired, he doesn't want to work hard anymore, he just wants to be a lazy bum.

To get into a prestigious private high school in Tokyo, he worked tirelessly day and night, and the tuition was quite expensive. His family was just an ordinary family in Tokyo.

As someone who has been given a second chance at life, when faced with a cheat code that suddenly appears in one's mind, one should give it a try, no matter how one thinks about it.

Opportunities always come with a certain degree of risk.

Amidst the noisy crowd, Uesugi Kai closed the book on her lap and waited quietly.

He watched the gradually disappearing dark blue characters, and he was ready.

Cherry blossoms, falling gently in the breeze, release their sweet fragrance, a refreshing and light scent that is not cloying at all, but rather soothing to the mind.

That's why he's sitting here reading.

“Uesugi-kun…”

Upon hearing that soft, sweet voice, Uesugi Kai, who had been silent for a long time, opened his eyes and saw the youthful and charming girl who suddenly appeared in his line of sight.

"Fireworks?"

"Ah."

Beneath the falling cherry blossoms, Hanabi Hanamoto nodded weakly, her delicate, blushing face seemingly flushed with a sweet, intoxicating allure.

The chill of March lingers in Tokyo, but the first signs of spring are emerging.

The girl's clothing was also relatively conservative, with a light gray Japanese-style trench coat paired with a beige knitted sweater and a thick light blue scarf around her neck.

Beneath her shoulder-length short hair were her flushed cheeks.

A creamy white Japanese-style pleated skirt and white knee-high socks.

The sheer lace trim at the hem of the skirt perfectly complements the colors of the cherry blossoms fluttering around it, adding a touch of charming cuteness.