TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- (月が導く異世界道中)

An isekai adventure normally starts

something like this,

or like this.

A beautiful, kind goddess grants a mortal heroic powers,

the hero becomes well-loved by the residents there,

then goes on fun adventures with lots of cute heroines.

Yeah, that's what I used to think, too.

But these are my heroines.

And these are my "fun" adventures.

And to top it all off, I suffer fates like this.

Here's what I've learned since coming to another world:

when it comes to isekai,

I have, like, the worst luck ever.

I'm Makoto Misumi, and my life is a joke.

It was an average, ordinary day.

I had breakfast with my family.

After school, I had archery practice.

I went home for dinner.

After a bath, I did some reading.

Hey, Dad's new book came out.

Just your basic, low-key day.

So, one would think I'd be happily asleep in bed.

What the--? Where am I?

You seem surprisingly calm.

Who's there?

Would you believe me if I said I was a god?

No chance.

You're about to enter another world.

Please sign to indicate your consent.

There's no freaking way I'm being whisked off

into an isekai right now.

That's odd.

I was told they already ran the idea by you.

Forgive me.

I am the ruler of the realm of night, Tsukuyomi.

I have come to turn you into a hero

and then hand you over to the goddess of another world.

Wait, are you Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto?

As in one of the three noble children

from Japanese mythology?

Ah, you're quite well-read.

I don't get it.

What's Tsukuyomi doing here?

You really don't know anything, do you?

How strange.

The truth is, your parents are from another world.

Huh? Wait, what?!

I mean, now that you mention it,

I've never met any of my relatives.

But an isekai ?

Due to certain circumstances,

your parents signed a contract with the goddess

of another world and came to Japan.

They agreed to someday give her

whatever was most important to them,

which is why I'm here now.

You mean if I don't go, one of my sisters,

Yukiko or Mari, will be taken?

Indeed.

Okay, I'll go.

I have no choice. However--

Don't worry, Makoto. It's all covered.

I shall readily dispose of the many products

in your possession which depict the heady stuff

of your private dreams.

Thank you! You really are a god!

I'll be eternally grateful!

Ah. Excellent. The contract looks good.

And you want me to deliver this letter to your family?

Yes.

In that case.

What's this?

You must shed the world you've lived in until now.

I shall grant you all the power I can.

Wow, thanks, that's kinda awesome!

Goddess!

You intend to take him without even saying hello?

Makoto, just know,

the goddess you're about to meet has a lot of problems.

Just try to be as patient with her as you can.

Sure! Whatever you say.

I'll accept her,

no matter how ridiculous she may turn out to be.

It's so bright!

Goodness, you're already here?

I guess Old Tsukuyomi must have grown pretty weak as of late.

You're the goddess?

The demons and spirits of this world have begun

doing as they please regardless of the consequences to others.

My hyumans are in big trouble.

So, I thought I'd summon you to help.

Huh?

No way, are you really their child?

But you're so ugly.

Nope, not a trace of swan here.

Just an ugly duckling. How sad.

Anyway, I guess I'll use the cooling-off rule.

Get out of my sight, please.

Your existence disgusts and irritates me.

What? But you're the one who summoned me!

Ew! You savage!

Even your voice is ugly!

Look, I've found other heroes

who are far more suitable for my world than you.

So why don't you just stay put at the edge of this world,

you little piece of filth.

What?

I mean, don't get me wrong,

I hate to give you any power,

but I'll compromise by giving you the ability

to understand, speak, read, and write languages

other than this one. So annoying.

Enjoy your sad, meager life

with the lowly orcs and goblins.

But whatever you do, don't spread your hideous seed

among my hyumans, you understand?

Now go.

I wonder if the fall will kill him.

I just couldn't bear it if he came back here.

Seriously? You can't treat me like a random pest!

Oh, god, no!

Wait, Makoto.

Tsukuyomi, help me!

I didn't think the goddess

would resort to such violence.

Well, anyway, don't worry,

you should be fine falling from this height.

What?

The world you lived in was a nightmarish, harsh,

and barren hellscape which was far beyond our protection.

Both your magic powers and your physical body

were under considerable strain.

Released from that burden,

you should be quite powerful in this world.

Well, great, that's awfully convenient.

But, you can still die. Now you've been warned.

Huh? Tsukuyomi, your body.

This communication consumed a great deal of strength.

I must now sleep for several centuries

to regain what I have lost.

No way.

Just keep this in mind:

the goddess herself has stripped you

of your given role as a hero.

There's no need for restraint.

Therefore, young Makoto Misumi,

in the hallowed name of Tsukuyomi,

I grant you freedom in your new world.

I do pray we'll meet again in the cycle of life and death.

Tsukuyomi.

Got it.

It's already been three long days

since I fell to this land

and began walking toward that mountain.

Man, I'm hungry!

I haven't found any people, animals, or food.

Am I still able to move after three days

of no food or water 'cause I'm superhuman?

Ugh. Now I'm talking to myself.

For three days, I've heard nothing but my own voice,

my footsteps, and the wind.

Some kind of event should've happened by now, right?

Before I've gone insane?

I'm so lonely.

Someone help me.

Wait, where?

Where is she?

Someone, please, help me!

This way!

Oh, please, somebody, help!

Gladly!

A two-headed dog and a pig wearing clothes?

No matter! It still beats being alone!

Who do you think you are?

Hello! I'm Makoto! The human!

What? He's too fast!

It's very nice to meet you!

Ooh!

Huh?

Ew.

I think I screwed up.

Uh, hey, so, um, it's nice to meet you.

What? What's happening? How is a hyuman speaking to me?

How am I speaking to a pig ?

Hey! It's okay, I'm nice!

As gentle as a teddy bear!

That's kind of a tough sell.

Well, I mean, I did just save your life, right?

In other words, I'm on your side.

I guess you're right.

That's great!

So, um. I've actually been lost for like three days.

Do you know where to go to find other people?

There aren't actually any hyuman villages nearby.

This barren place is called the Wasteland

and it's at the edge of the world.

That crappy goddess.

She really did send me to the Far Corner of the World.

Well, anyway,

I'm a Highland Orc and my name is Emma.