3 Dreams and Memories (1/2)

The living room held sparse furniture, a couch and a small TV. A desk full of books and a lamp sat in the corner. Hana could see a small kitchen. A narrow hallway branched from the side, leading to a bathroom and two rooms.

A simple apartment.

Hana turned to Rina. ”Our parents aren't home?”

Rina turned her head. ”Threw away,” she mumbled, ”you said we are orphans.”

Hana blinked. It sounded like they were abandoned by their parents. She scratched her head awkwardly. ”Ah, you probably have homework right? It's getting pretty late. I'll make us something quick while you get started?”

Rina looked at her cautiously. ”Cook?” Hana nodded. Rina blinked. ”You can't cook.”

”Eh?”

”You almost burned down the kitchen before.”

Hana coughed. ”So you usually cook?”

Rina shook her head. ”Takeout.”

Hana walked to the kitchen. ”Isn't takeout expensive? We're tight on money right? I'll just make something. I've been practicing.” She gave her a confident smile.

Rina nodded slowly and turned to the desk.

Hana looked around the kitchen. Mostly cup noodles and instant food. She sighed. There wasn't even a stove. She dug around, before finding an induction plate. In the fridge, she found a few eggs, tomatoes, and carrots. She went through the shelves, pulling out rice, curry and seasonings.

Hana sighed. She didn't understand how people can live off instant food. Life without home-cooked meals is no better than life as a salted fish.

She chopped up the vegetables and whisked the eggs. She steamed the rice with the curry. Sizzle! She swirled the eggs in the pan, before gently tapping it.

Minutes later, two steaming plates of curry omurice sat on the counter. Hana slid over a plate to Rina, who was staring doubtfully at the plate. Rina looked at the kitchen, then back at the plate. And repeated.

”You made this?” Rina swallowed. The egg wrapped around the rice like a blanket, tiny curds still sliding down. Green onions were garnished on top. It smelled amazing . . . but from past experience . . .

Hana smiled and held out a spoon. ”Try it!” Rina cut into the omelet, before shoveling it into her mouth. ”Yummy,” she mumbled, eyes shining.

Hana laughed. This sister of hers was so adorable! The food disappeared at a fast rate. Hana yawned. ”We'll talk in the morning ok?” She needed to find out more about this world, but she had a strong urge to sleep.

Hana went to the room that was hers and fell onto the bed. The last few hours were taxing. She died, came back to life in a new world with powers. Hana quickly drifted off.