It took some time, but Hyuga Kiyoshinari finally figured out the functions of the System.
First, the most core function was that he could write scripts and then assign actors to participate.
When reality developed according to the script's plot, he would receive corresponding correction points. The more detailed the script, the more points he would gain upon successful execution. These correction points could be used to fix bugs that appeared in the script.
However, fewer bugs in the script was not necessarily better; on the contrary, they were quite crucial.
For example, if the script set Hyuga Kiyoshinari's true identity as Ōtsutsuki Kiyoshinari, but the Hyuga Kiyoshinari in reality was merely an ordinary member of the Hyuga Branch Family, then a bug would appear.
At this point, consuming points to fix the bug could modify the real-life Hyuga Kiyoshinari into Ōtsutsuki Kiyoshinari, allowing the script to be executed smoothly.
However, the magnitude of the correction was directly proportional to the points consumed.
That is, the more outrageous the script, the more points were needed for correction. If the points were supplied infinitely, Hyuga Kiyoshinari could even achieve whatever he wished.
So, the question was, how should he convince Hyuga Hinata, who was the Young Miss of the Main Family, to participate in the script?
Hyuga Kiyoshinari stroked his chin, pondering for a long time, then suddenly asked, "As the director, I have the responsibility and obligation to guide actors whose skills are lacking. So... can I send portions of the script or character profiles to the actors?"
[You may.]
"The development of reality is full of variables, and I need to adjust the guidance plan at any time based on the actor's performance. So... does the content already sent support real-time modification?"
[It does.]
"Then I know what to do." A sharp glint flashed in Hyuga Kiyoshinari's eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled up involuntarily.
The script, no, it should be called Hyuga Hinata's life simulator.
Activation!
On the other side, in the side hall of the Hyuga Clan Chief's residence.
Hyuga Hinata held an Anko cake in both hands, nibbling on it in small bites. The sweet, soft filling melted on her tongue, causing her to squint her eyes in satisfaction. Only after picking up the last crumb with her fingertip and putting it in her mouth did she pick up the black notebook and open it.
"Hyuga... Kiyoshinari..."
She softly read the hastily written signature on the title page. Suddenly, the ink gradually faded as if blurred by water, and two lines of text appeared out of thin air on the blank title page.
[life simulator]
[Start Simulation]
"Huh? What is this?"
She timidly stretched out her index finger. Just as she touched the text, the entire notebook suddenly flipped itself to the first page without any wind.
Immediately afterward, a line of small text appeared out of nowhere, just like before.
[I am Hyuga Hinata, and the current time is Konoha Year 54.]
?
A big question mark appeared above Hyuga Hinata's small head: "Konoha Year 54? Isn't that next year?"
Moreover, today was December 27th. To be more precise, Konoha Year 54 would begin in four days.
[I heard Father say that the Hidden Cloud Village and the Konoha Village have reached a ceasefire, and their delegation will arrive in Konoha soon. The war is ending, and Father is very happy.]
[I am also very happy, because it snowed heavily today. I want to go outside to see, but the homework Father assigned is not yet finished.]
[I have two options next.]
[1. I choose to sneak out and play.]
[2. I choose to stay and finish my homework.]
The text stopped here.
Hyuga Hinata realized that this seemed to be a game.
Like the Ninja games the children in the Village played: if I were a certain Ninja, what mission I received, and what I should do next... In short, that was probably the meaning.
So, am I supposed to make a choice now?
"Snow..." Hinata murmured, then replied, "I choose the first one."
But even though she had made her choice, the notebook still did not react.
Hyuga Hinata suddenly remembered a small detail, and immediately extended her index finger to gently tap the first option.
The text in the notebook immediately started moving again.
[Because Father's homework pressure was truly too great, I decided to sneak out and play.]
[While the maid was not paying attention, I secretly climbed the tree by the courtyard and climbed over the wall. Outside, thick snow had piled up, and everyone was building snowmen and having a snowball fight.]
[I wanted to play with them too, so I gathered my courage, walked over, and asked if I could join them.]
[But as soon as they saw my eyes, they yelled that I was a Byakugan monster and threw snowballs at me.]
[I have two options next.]
[1. I choose to resist fiercely and knock them to the ground.]
[2. I choose to swallow my anger and run backward to avoid them.]
"Ah!" Hinata gasped softly, her expression turning panicked. "How could this happen?"
Without hesitation, Hinata immediately chose the second option.
[Because Father said I must not strike companions in the Village, I chose to run away.]
[But they had no intention of letting me go. Instead, they picked up snowballs from the ground and chased after me. It seemed I had joined the snowball fight, but... the situation felt wrong.]
[In my panic, I ran into a dead end. With nowhere to escape, I could only close my eyes. Suddenly, a rock flew over and hit one of the boys on the head.]
["Hey, what are you doing!"]
["Ah, another Byakugan monster! How dare you throw a rock at me!"]
[I heard the commotion gradually fade. I gathered my courage and opened my eyes. A boy about my age was standing in front of me.]
[He chased those people away, helped me build a snowman, took me out for ramen, and walked me home.]
[At the very end, I asked his name, and he replied, "Hyuga Kiyoshinari."]
Hyuga Hinata suddenly closed the notebook and hugged it tightly to her chest, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible: "It's him again... Honestly, I don't even know you yet."
She quietly opened the notebook just a crack to peek at the last line of text. She saw another line of small text appear after the name.
"Simulation terminated. Entering cooldown. The time for the next simulation is... tomorrow afternoon?"
"Hinata Young Miss! Hinata Young Miss! Where are you?" A maid's call suddenly came from the hallway.
Startled, Hyuga Hinata immediately hid the notebook inside her kimono, then tightened her sash to secure it, before hastily calling out.
"I'm here!"
The sound of the maids' footsteps came from outside the paper door. As the sound drew nearer, the notebook hidden beneath her clothing grew hotter and hotter, like carrying a piece of burning charcoal.
"Swish!"
The paper door was pulled open. The maid sighed slightly in relief when she saw that Hinata was safe and sound. Her gaze then swept across the room, noticing several opened gift boxes.
"Hinata Young Miss, what are you doing here?"
"Uh... nothing."
The maid showed a gentle smile: "Young Miss, the Clan Chief is looking for you. Please hurry over."
"I'm going right now!"
Hinata nodded her small head vigorously, then started to jog toward the main hall.
Watching the Young Miss's retreating figure, the maid felt, perhaps mistakenly, that she seemed somewhat nervous.
Just then, the maid saw a piece of oiled paper hastily hidden on the tatami mat. After picking it up, she smelled the sweet scent of Anko.
"So she was secretly eating snacks."