Something's Up with Background Character DChapter 4

Zhang Ming was just about done for today. He didn’t think that even after dying, he’d still have to suffer through school, teachers, and learning.

The day seemed to drag on for so long until finally the bell rang signifying the end of their final class for today. jacS2E

Finally, freedom— (T^T)

He grabbed his things and hurriedly made his way back to his locker through the bustle of the crowds of the full hallways. Once he arrived, he shoved his book bag and immediately grabbed his bike helmet from the bottom of his locker.

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He almost skipped as he made his way out of the school building and to the bike stands outside.

He put on his helmet and snapped its locks in place and grabbed his bike. XoQ0nZ

…does he still remember how to use a bike? (°ー°〃)

Okay, don’t judge him— He does know how to ride a bike! Just that… It’s been a while since he had one. The last time he rode a bike was when he was still a tween, a kid basically. Throughout his teenage years, he would just walk to school (which is basically how he got hit by a truck in the first place).

Being reborn in a new life really isn’t as easy as it sounds when you don’t have golden thighs to cling unto. (￣Д￣) ~３

He swung his leg over and sat on the bike. For a second, he stared at it and tried to think about what he’s supposed to do.

Balance. Yes, balance is key.

He made sure his backpack was secure before he reached both hands to the handles. He looked back to the bike’s little stand and flicked it back up using a foot before looking back to the front.

He let out a small breath before he set a foot on the pedal.

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She sighed in relief and sank into the car seat once she settled in. It’s been such a long day and it’s still the first day.

She almost startled when a robotic voice rang through her head.

“Great work today, Actor. No more Encounters will be occurring today.” pWu93M

“So I’m off the hook until tomorrow?”

“Essentially.”

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She internally sighed, “Thank god.”

As she leaned her head on the car window, she saw one of her schoolmates (she can tell from the uniform) on a bicycle by the next road’s intersection. SulPaZ

His seemingly neutral face was betrayed by the small look of confusion and vague panic in the teen’s eyes.

Before she could stop herself, she blurted out “Stop the car.”

The driver immediately stopped as she ordered. She quickly opened the car door and approached the teen.

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“Hey!”

The shout made Zhang Ming turn around as he startled. Huh, it’s the Female Lead.

She steadily walked towards him, recognition flashed in her eyes as she caught sight of his face.

“I saw you on my way home. Are you lost?” she said. qEsFch

Zhang Ming looked around once more, but one more lookover did not magically make him remember the way home.

He sighed and nodded, gripping the handles of his bicycle a little tighter.

“So uhmm…” she paused, as if to think. Speaking with the World System maybe? “To the left is District 4 and to the right would be District 5.”

Zhang Ming’s eyes immediately lit up. District 5! Yes, that’s where their house is! ( ･ㅂ･)و kJOVUM

He immediately gave the Female Lead a small bow of thanks.

She seemed to understand his gesture just fine and waved her hand in dismissal, “It’s nothing. Just wanted to help if you ever needed it.”

Ahh, of course the Female Lead’s infamous kindness and helpfulness.

The car behind her beeped, making the two look over. Ot85ox

“Ahh, I’ll be going now.” she said, “We seem to be from the same school, yes? If you ever need me just look around for me okay?”. After that she made her way back to the car and got in.

Zhang Ming turned back to the road, finally knowing which way he should go.

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Elizabeth settled down on the car seat once more and asked the driver to continue back home. APTNm2

She knew he was the student she met eyes with on her way to the cafeteria, but she couldn’t remember if they had any classes together or other occurrences.

“Hey, World System? You know every character in this universe, right?” She asked.

“That is correct.”

“Can you tell me who that guy was?” Could she be important to the story? Perhaps not, the World System did say there were no other Encounters. And if he was one of the main characters, the System would’ve alerted her at least. oXmOn7

“No one important I assure you. He is known as ‘Background Character D’ in the World Database.”

A background character? Why does he seem to not blend into the background like the other students do? His expressions may seem covered up but his eyes are very expressive. It’s very different in contrast with the plastic act of most background characters she’s seen through the school day.

“Hmm, does he have a name…?”

“Zhang Ming.” PqAl L

…something’s up with this boy. Elizabeth just knows it.