Brand New Life Online: Rise Of The Goddess Of Harvest

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“I have to investigate and find a solution to this mess… Why is Migu-chan alive? What is this phenomenon, and why am I connected to her?” Haruto muttered, tapping at his laptop as he scoured the web and even the deep web. “Something seriously wrong is happening in Japan…”

Until he found it. Several news outlets and social media accounts displayed images and videos of bizarre “caricatures” moving around as if alive, scattered here and there across the streets.

Sometimes they appeared neutral, other times benign, and… other times, violently aggressive.

A giant robot strode through city blocks, a colossal lizard unleashed atomic breath against it, squads of heroes in vibrant colored outfits clashed with foes, an alien warrior shifted hair colors through transformations, ninjas and samurai appeared in flashes, and much more.

“So this is where you come from…”

“Oh, that’s freaky. There are so many weird things roaming the streets—what is all of this?” Migu asked, sounding completely clueless.

“So even you don’t know?” Haruto wondered, fingers still flying across the keys. “Haaa… Maybe you’re some kind of monster. I should report this to the authorities so they can take you away.”

“Eek! W-Why would you do something so awful?!” Migu cried. “And monster?! Me?! I am Migu-chan! I’ve been watching you this entire time, feeling everything you felt, crying when you cried. I know you’ve felt so lonely all this time. I just want to help you become the best version of yourself, Haruto!”

“…”

Haruto sighed, crossing his arms as he thought. “So let’s say you have no ill intentions. And so what? What are you going to do then? What do you suppose you can even do?”

“S-So cold… and you were my greatest fan, always smiling. Now you hate me?” Migu’s voice cracked; she looked genuinely heartbroken.

“T-That’s not…” He groaned and sighed again. “Sorry… I just haven’t really talked with another person in ages. It all feels overwhelming to me.”

“Hmm! Ah, I see, so that’s it,” Migu said, suddenly smiling with confidence. Her eyes blinked rapidly, showing off her big eyelashes. “Are you perhaps embarrassed, Haruto-sama~?”

“W-What?!”

“Heheh, you’re a virgin after all… not that there’s anything wrong with that! I don’t mock people for such things,” Migu nodded earnestly. “Maybe if you lose your virginity with me you can—”

“Enough! What is this?! A damn self-fulfillment power fantasy?! This is reality!” Haruto shouted. “You’re a strange entity that appeared out of nowhere! I don’t want you to touch me!”

“…!” Migu froze. A literal “