My name is Amane Akira. I'm a simple guy who loved computing, and that's what I had dedicated my whole life to. I tried my whole life to make my dreams come true; I studied a career and managed to graduate. I got a job in a prestigious company and the truth is that I was aiming high in the position I was in.

My life was successful. Because, I not only have the job of my dreams and I was doing very well, but I have the woman I most adore in this life. My girlfriend.

His name was Yumezawa Kanako. We met in high school, nearly ten years ago. Honestly, I had no idea of ​​her existence at that time, until one day I received a letter without a sender in my locker. The letter said that wanted to see me in the backyard of the school.

When I went to that part, I noticed that a very pretty girl was waiting for me. I didn't know who she was, but she was beautiful. The funny thing is, she asked me to be boyfriend. Me, necause of nerves, answered yes rightaway.

At first it was a misunderstanding, but little by little I began to generate feelings towards her. Each time we became more mutual, to the point where we planing our future together.

Now, at present time, I plan to propose her marriage. I want to marry her, because I love her too much that I have decided that she will be the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. I want to buy a house and have children. Go on honeymoon and travel to many parts of the world.

I took my cell phone and began to talk to her. I'm not used to use the cell phone when I'm working but I don't care, because it's now or never.

“Darling, what's wrong?” She asked, which is normal, since I had never called her at this time.

"Sweetie, I know it's not normal for me to call you during my work hours, but I did not want to miss the idea of ​​inviting you to dinner tonight.”

“Seems right. Where do you have thought?”

“It's a restaurant that just opened a week ago. It would be great to go see it and taste their food.”

“Well, that's great!” She said, with great enthusiasm. “I'll be ready by the time. I’ll wait you tonight.”

“Very well, I pass by you.”

“By the way ... I love you too”

“I love you more.”

We both hang up. My heart was accelerating at a thousand per hour. I feel exactly like when she asked me to be her boyfriend during high school. The difference is that now I will be the one who proposes to make the next step.

I really want the time to come. I'm super excited. I had already buy the ring since a few days ago, and I have died of desire to finally give it to her since then.

Later that night

The time has come. I was adjusting the tie with which I was going to go to the date, because as I had seen on their website, it was a place of luxury.

Before leaving my small bachelor house, I saved the ring but not without first checking it and letting out a sigh.

“Well, here I go. You can do it Akira, you can do it.”

I left my home and got in the car. I started it and left to the home of my beloved, who still lived with her parents.

"Ding dong" was heard, after I rang the bell of her house. The door opened, and I saw her, my beautiful Kanako. She wore a very beautiful blue dress, with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. She was undoubtedly pretty in that dim nightlight that covered her like a cloak.

I saw her mother and she greeted me, to which I also shook my hand.

“Have a good time!”, She said.

“Thank you!”, I replied.

We both got into the car, but not before giving Kanako a compliment. Sure, with nerves included.

“Wow ... Y-y-you look ... beauti ... f-f-ful...

"Heh, heh, heh..." She covered her mouth while letting out that giggle. “You remind me of the high school you, when you said yes.”

“Well, that was the first time someone asked me if I wanted to be her boyfriend”, I said while scratching my neck.

“You know, you're still just as cute. I still see that boy I loved from the first moment I saw you.”

“Ha, ha... You always have me off guard. Why don't we get in to the car? It will be better to leave at once, do not you think?”

“Yep, I'm getting hungry.”

And we both went to the restaurant together. Along the way, we both talked about our concerns during the day. We were having a great time and we still ever hadn't reached to our destination. The night was quite young so we still have plenty of time for us.

My heart is still very fast because I know that I'm getting closer to the hour of truth, the time when she can say me the desired yes, or even, she can say me a resounding no. It doesn't matter, I know that she will continue to love me no matter what, so that in the end makes me happy.

“And tell me, how was your day, darling?”, She asked, after she told me her day at work. The truth is that I didn't get to hear much.

“Huh? W-well it went well ... Y-yes, it was ... well ...

“What happens? I notice you strange.”

“I'm strange? No, I'm fine...”

Damn it, nerves are doing me wrong. My hands are shaky and sweat a lot. My heart does not stop beating and my breathing becomes very agitated, as if I had run a marathon. I have to calm down.

“Are you sure? If you want we can stop.”

“I-It's not a good idea... We better go to the restaurant... Are you hungry, right?

“Yes, but your health is more important to me.”

“I told you... no... no... no...”

“Akira?”

What the hell... I can't move. I feel as if... as if I had suffered a heart attack.

“Akira, are you okay ?! Akira!”

This is bad. I can't move or react and the car is getting out of control. I don't stop listening to Kanako's screams. This is too bad, we're both going to die. We are both going to die and it will be my fault.

“Akira, please, react! Akira! Honey, please! Akiraaaa-“

Finally, everything became completely fuzzy, and then it became black. I had fainted when the car started spinning uncontrollably. I got to hear the cries of my beloved and the car crashing. So this is death, huh?

"Hey, lost soul, how much do you love your girlfriend?"

I could not believe it... Did I hear someone? It is not possible. It is impossible that I have listened to someone’s else voice. I mean, I'm... dead.

"Indeed, you are dead, you and your girlfriend Kanako are dead."

Huh ?! Who you are?! How do you know her name?

"I'm sorry, but here who asks the questions is I. If you don't want to answer them then say goodbye to your pathetic existence."

No! Wait! I will answer your questions.

"Well, in that case I'll ask you again, how much do you love your girlfriend?”

How do I love her so much? I love her too much, she is everything to me. Kanako is my complete existence, without her I would not be anyone in this life. I put her life above mine. I was hoping to ask to marry me, but, because of me, now... we're both...

"Do you want to live again and be by your girlfriend’s side?"

Huh?! Is that possible?!

"Answer me."

Yes! I want to be by her side! And she by mine! I want to see her again! I would give anything to see her again! I can't lose her, she is everything to me!

"Well, I think you've responded well, it shows that you love her a lot, so I'll give both of you the chance to reincarnate in my world. Feel grateful to me.”

I am! I really am! Thank you very much, whoever you are!

"You will know me very soon..."

***

I opened my eyes. I was no longer in my world, but now I was in a much, much worse...