Tokyo Metropolis, Beika City, Beika Town
Teitan Elementary School, Grade 1, Class B
The sun shone warmly through the classroom windows, and a soft breeze stirred the tree branches outside, breathing life into the peaceful morning.
A little boy wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, his short black hair neatly combed, rested his chin in his hands as he gazed out the window. His eyes followed a bird preening its feathers on a branch, utterly bored.
The beautiful teacher at the front of the class, noticing the boy's absent-minded gaze for the umpteenth time, sighed inwardly. A flicker of helplessness passed through her kind eyes as she called out, "Suzuki-san, what's seven times nine plus six?"
"Sixty-nine," the boy answered coolly, not even bothering to look back.
Wow…
Gasps of admiration spread like a wave through the classroom. The children stared at him with sparkling eyes, as if witnessing a living study god.
Though this little drama played out daily, it never failed to thrill the students. Despite regularly zoning out and sometimes napping in class, the boy always aced his assignments. It was impossible not to admire and envy him.
"Bingo."
Hearing the correct answer, Kobayashi Sumiko forced a smile, her shoulders sagging in exasperation.
Seriously~ Can't Suzuki-kun get it wrong just once? It's so unfulfilling as a teacher, ┭┮﹏┭┮…
Seeing that Seimei Suzuki was still lost in thought even after nailing the question, Sumiko gave a silent sigh and turned back to the board.
Honestly, she liked Seimei. He was bright and well-behaved. If the whole class were like him, teaching would be a breeze.
And yet, his brilliance sometimes left her feeling like an extra in her own classroom. It was unnerving.
"Though elementary school life is kind of dull, it's undeniably easy. No bills, no pressure. Just nap when you want and soak up the sun…" Seimei basked in the warmth and gradually slipped into a trance, his thoughts drifting to his past life.
That's right—Suzuki Seimei wasn't just a child. He was a reincarnator who retained the memories of a previous life.
In that life, Seimei had been born in an ancient Eastern country. Orphaned young, he grew up to be a struggling artist whose modest works rarely attracted attention. Though he scraped by, he never achieved any real success or fame.
After two decades of mediocrity, he fell from a cliff while painting outdoors and met a quiet, uneventful end.
When he next opened his eyes, he was a newborn baby.
Perhaps it was karmic reward—maybe good deeds from his past life paid off—but in this new world, he hit the jackpot.
Not only did he have both parents, but he also had two older sisters: the elegant Suzuki Ayako, and the lively Suzuki Sonoko.
Very early on, Seimei overheard clues from adult conversations that this wasn't his old world.
His second sister, Sonoko, often mentioned her best friends: a girl named Mouri Ran and a boy named Kudou Shinichi.
Seimei, being an anime fan in his past life, instantly recognized those names. Ran and Shinichi were the iconic leads of the legendary series Detective Conan.
Which meant... this world was either the Detective Conan universe or a close parallel.
At first, Seimei doubted it. But as more familiar names and details cropped up, he had to accept the truth.
And frankly, compared to the lonely grind of his former life, this rebirth was divine.
The Suzuki family stood among Japan's wealthiest conglomerates. As the only male heir of his generation, Seimei would one day inherit the entire empire.
In other words, he wasn't just winning at the starting line—he'd already passed the finish line most people only dream of.
The only downside was that he hadn't awakened any so-called "golden finger" or special cheat ability often granted to reincarnators.
But then again—he had wealth, status, and family. Who needs a cheat code when you're born with the ultimate privileges?
Ringgggg~
Time flew by. As the cheerful school bell rang out, the kids grabbed their bags and swarmed outside like a pack of happy animals.
Tap tap tap…
As Seimei approached the gate, three familiar figures blocked his path. Yoshida Ayumi, Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko, and Kojima Genta—all classmates from Class 1-B.
Ayumi, dressed in a bright orange skirt and her short hair bouncing, looked at him with hopeful eyes. "Seimei-kun, tomorrow's the weekend! We're going to Dorobika Land! Wanna come too?"
"Yeah! Ayumi already invited you," Genta added, pounding a fist into his palm. "You'd better not say no~"
Considering Genta's hefty build, it could've been threatening… if Seimei weren't a reincarnated adult in a kid's body.
Still, faced with Ayumi's beaming, expectant face, it was impossible to turn her down.
It's not like I want to go to an amusement park or anything. Nope. Not at all…
Shrugging with exaggerated helplessness, Seimei said, "Fine, fine. Let's meet at Dorobika Land's entrance at eight sharp."
"Yay, Seimei-kun! See you tomorrow!"
Satisfied, the trio ran off with cheerful steps.
Amusement park, huh?
Thinking about roller coasters and haunted houses, Seimei found himself smiling as he turned into the alley near school.
There, parked discreetly, was a sleek, black custom van.
Inside the driver's seat sat a square-jawed man in a black suit with a stoic expression—Inoue Ryuichi, Seimei's personal chauffeur.
Though the Suzuki family raised their kids with a low-key lifestyle, they still took security seriously.
Inoue wasn't just a great driver—he was also a former special forces operative, assigned to protect Seimei at all times.