Darkness enveloped me, a void so deep it swallowed sound and time itself. I felt weightless, suspended in an abyss where nothing existed...until I heard it.
A whisper.
It came through the silence like a thread of smoke, curling around my thoughts: "Come."
The voice was neither male nor female, neither kind nor cruel. Just a command, soft yet unyielding.
I woke up... It was 4 o'clock in the morning.
For as long as I could remember, I had always heard it-a whisper in the back of my mind. Faint. Distant.
At first, I dismissed it as an overactive imagination, just another side effect of my obsession with stories. I had this weird mental illness where I couldn't stop imagining characters and worlds I'd just experienced. This time, I was obsessed with the anime Checkmate in Silence: The Magic in Mind, which had consumed my every waking thought. Its final season ended two weeks ago, and I'd finished the novel just yesterday. It was a male-oriented psychological and mystery-driven story, but what had really captured me was romance for my favorite female character, Reina Elistiyana, which not there.ahhh...
Even thinking about it makas me mad..
I was frustrated. The chemistry between the characters such as Ren and Aeron with Reina was undeniable, their personalities like puzzle pieces that should have fit together. But the show? No. The world of psychological warfare saw love as nothing more than a strategic weakness.Ren was the sweets and Aeron was the opposite coldest towards reina but their chemistry make it more interesting.
And there I was, trapped in my mind, imagining their story as if it were mine to tell.
Still, the whisper persisted. Sometimes, I even enjoyed it. I got so engrossed in my fantasy that shadowy figures appeared in the corners of my vision-figures from a world I shouldn't know, yet somehow did. A pull toward something unseen, but deeply familiar.
I told myself it wasn't real. Just my mind playing tricks on me.
Then, the day came. My dream country. I was traveling abroad, ready to start my undergraduate studies. A fresh start, a new life. I should have been excited, even nervous, but as I sat by the airplane window, staring at the endless sky, something was off. I was a hardworking student, always getting good grades, and my family was proud. But for me? I just wanted to bury myself in a hole somewhere,away from everything. Away from expectations. Away from reality. And the one thing that gave me that escape was my imagination, fueled by the stories I watched and read.
That's why I felt such a connection to Reina. She was calm, intelligent, but emotionally distant..something I could relate to.
And then, I felt it again. That whisper.
This time, it was different. Louder. Clearer.
A shiver ran down my spine. Was I losing my mind? My breath hitched as my reflection in the window shifted. The plane cabin flickered. Reality twisted at the edges, like a dream unraveling. Suddenly, a large portal opened, and then... Just darkness.
A void big and dark swallowed me whole...weightless, vast. My body tensed... My mind screamed for logic, but there was none. Just the sensation of something,or someone..pulling me forward.
The whisper became a presence. Unseen hands grasped me, dragging me through the abyss. My heartbeat thundered in my ears as panic surged. This wasn't a dream. It wasn't my usual imagination.Thus was something else,
I was...
I jolted awake, gasping for air.
The steady hum of an engine filled my ears, and the rhythmic rocking of a vehicle grounded me back in reality. Sweat dripped down my face, and my hands trembled as I wiped my damp forehead. I swallowed hard, my eyes darting around.
I wasn't in an airplane. I wasn't in my world.
Ohh....
I was... I was screaming inside with excitement and a little fear. Did I just get transmigrated like in those stories? Was I going on an adventure, or was I just in one of my overactive daydreams again?
Rows of students in crisp, identical uniforms filled the sleek interior of what looked like a luxury airship. Plush seats. Tinted windows overlooking an endless sea of clouds. The faint mechanical hum hinted at a high-tech reality I had just been thrown into.
My heart pounded as I gripped the armrests of my seat. This wasn't possible. But the sharp weight of reality pressed against me, unwavering.But where I am , usually in the novels or anime the character is transmigrated into the world of romance and strat her own i am excited. I was having a idiot like smile plastered in my face thinking about I will do what type romance and story I am going to change.heee...hee..just then ,Then I overheard a conversation.
"This year's high school will be interesting. I heard Ren Seijian and Reina Elistiyana are among the first years."
My stomach twisted.Reina Elistiyana huh...and,
Ren Seijian. My second favorite character after Reina. He was calm, observant, and sharp—intellectually and emotionally. He was a genius with a heart of gold.
I turned toward the window, the reflection of my wide-eyed face staring back at me. My hair was dark black, and my eyes, deep blue. For the first time, I noticed what I was wearing—a pristine black blazer embroidered with the silver crest of Eminence Arcane Academy. a Highschool with both reputation and strict education structure.
And then I saw it: a name tag on my blazer. Aezel Koyama. A name I didn't recognize from the anime. My breath caught in my throat.
I wasn't just in another world.
I was in the world of Checkmate in Silence: The Magic in Mind.The place where only psychological games are played among people and even main character is male not even a female-oriented story.haaa...i was laughing i know I like Reina but it doesn't mean
My once in life time happiness transmigration, is happening in this world of Checkmate in silence and my miseries doesn't end in that,
I wasn just a nobody, no identity just the name that i know,Aezel Koyama, a student at Eminence Arcane Academy. No story arc. No grand role. Just a regular student, I suppose.
But I tried to find a little happiness in it also.As,
I had to admit, that was a relief. At least I wasn't going to be tangled in Aeron's mess. The thought of that manipulative... jerk... made my stomach churn. Sorry, I wasn't usually this judgmental, but seriously, he was such a character.
I curled my fingers into a fist, nails biting into my skin, just to confirm I wasn't dreaming. The dull sting only solidified the reality I found myself in. I was thrilled. Thrilled!
I wanted to see Reina.
I scanned the airship for any sign of her, but no luck.
The announcement system crackled to life.
"Attention, students. We will be arriving at Eminence Arcane Academy shortly. Please prepare for landing."
The airship began its descent. I took a deep breath and steeled myself.
If this world was a game of chess, then I would be the one playing it—shifting the genre into romance from psychology.
I would be the unseen player, turning the story into a romance for Reina. I would make her feel the joy, the excitement, and the thrills of emotions,things she deserved.
As we landed, I glanced around once more, taking in the faces of my fellow students. Some were deep in thought, others already analyzing potential rivals. And somewhere in this crowd, I saw him.
Aeron Akihesta, Dark brown hair and golden yellow eyes.
At first glance, he appeared emotionless, indifferent...like he couldn't care less about anything. Average in every way. Grades, athletics, social interactions. But beneath that facade lay a calculating genius with a dark past.
Extraordinary analytical skills, combat ability, emotional control. He was ruthless, brilliant, always ten steps ahead...operating from the shadows.
And yet, here he was, in plain sight, doing his best to stay unnoticed.
Then, his gaze met mine.
I hurriedly turned my head away. Had he noticed me? Did he see me staring? I couldn't afford to be on his radar. No, I had to stay invisible. He couldn't use me as a pawn in his game..no way.
With a deep breath, I adjusted my blazer, my heart racing. Determination solidified in my chest. I had no idea where this path would lead-maybe an exciting adventure... maybe straight to hell. But it was mine to walk.
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