An extraterrestrial lifeform, appearing as a beautiful woman from the 9th-dimensional world, was indeed someone Kentarou recognized.
“Kentarou Nakagawa-sama!”
“Yes?”
“Our company, which has been cut off from the 9th-dimensional world, has once again acted recklessly, leading to our permits being revoked. Due to the ripple effects of defaulting on our debts, the operational maintenance devices for us sales staff on business trips have been shut down. We are now stranded here on Earth, penniless and with no support. I’m starving and about to collapse. I also have nowhere to sleep tonight. Please, help me!”
“Wait, wait! Don’t talk at triple speed.”
“I apologize. Huff, huff… I’m almost out of glycogen. If I don’t hurry, my brain will shut down. In short, please give me something to eat.”
“Aren’t you able to do anything, like magic, using the science and technology from the 9th-dimensional world?”
“My connection to that device was severed. All I have left is my body, making me just like an ordinary human. While I may have a few enhanced abilities, I’m just like any other Earthling. For example, I can run 100 meters in 7.88 seconds or perform mental calculations with 46 digits. I retain information on how to use my body and brain with ultimate efficiency. However, if I think too much, I end up over-analyzing things 10 to the power of 34 times more than the average person, which wastes my glycogen. So, I’m starving to death! Please help me.”
“I don’t mind helping people, but aren’t you technically not a person?”
“Please don’t discriminate based on birth. Yes, I was artificially created, but my cells, my genes—everything is perfectly human. I also have knowledge of the 9th-dimensional world, and to replicate human emotions, I’ve been given memories of a 26-year-long life. My memories from elementary school, my heartbreak in high school, even my grandmother’s passing—they all feel real to me.”
The woman pleads with tears in her eyes.
“I don’t fully understand, but I’ll trust your tears.”
Kentarou reaches out his hand for a handshake. The woman also extends her hand and they shake.
“Your hand is warm. You really are human.”
“What’s your name?”
“…That’s where my company dropped the ball.”
“Huh?”
“I don’t have a name yet,” she replies shyly.
“Your name is Mada Nyai, then?”
“Pfft! Sure, yes. Mada Nyai. You can call me Nyai. Haha.”
“Nyai-san, my place is nearby, so let’s go. Let’s have dinner first.”
“Thank you so much.”
The woman bows deeply.
Her long hair hangs down, swaying gently. She’s beautiful. Though it’s not quite a romantic feeling, if a woman like her lived nearby, life would surely be a lot more enjoyable.
“I feel like telling my parents the truth would be a hassle, so let’s go with the ‘college friend’ story. You’ve been held back a few years, but you’re in the same year as me.”
“Understood.”
“I’m home! Huh, the lights aren’t on.”
There’s a note on the living room table.
“Suddenly going to Hokkaido. Please take care of the house. From Dad and Mom.”
“They got me again. Must’ve seen a food show or something.”
“Are your family away?”
“Sorry, is pizza okay?”
“Pizza is fine, but would you like me to cook something?”
“You can cook?”
“I have many recipes downloaded.”
“Huh?”
“I’m offline now since the connection is cut, but I’ve got a lot of Earth’s knowledge stored in my head.”
“Can I take a look at the fridge?”
“How about oyakodon?”
“Wow, the 9th dimension is really convenient.”
“This is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s the least I can do in return for shelter and a meal.”
“You even know that saying, huh?”
