VIVID LIVES
VEarth, a celestial body within the extraordinary realm known as the MultiVerse, stands apart as a world entirely fashioned by the boundless wellspring of human imagination. In the nascent stages of its existence, the ethereal energy of V-Element, materialized in the form of telekinetic prowess, traversed the cosmos, giving rise to myriad celestial objects, including the enigmatic VEarth. In the present epoch, telekinetic abilities have become commonplace on VEarth, although this ubiquity does not guarantee every individual's possession of such extraordinary powers. Some, like Eding Allen, an eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist, remain devoid of telekinetic aptitude, unaware of their latent potential.
Eding: I truly believe in the incredible possibilities that science holds. It has the power to make anything conceivable a reality. Even if something has a one in a billion chance of happening, it means there's still a chance it can be accomplished. That's where my strength lies!
Opening: 『Sky's The Limit』by V6
Episode 1 – Enter Eding Allen
On a Monday morning, precisely at 10 o'clock, the grand opening ceremony of the new school year unfolded at Silver Town General College. Eding and his close friend, Satori, joined hundreds of other students, eagerly anticipating the commencement of the event.
Satori: So, what brings you here, Mr. Newton?
Eding: Ugh, be quiet. Don't call me that in public.
Satori: Fine, fine, but you still haven't answered my question.
Eding: What do you mean, why am I here? I'm here to become a licensed scientist in the future.
Satori: Oh boy, here we go again with your whole "science is everything" mantra.
Eding: It's not just talk, you know. It's the truth. Don't get all arrogant just because you can use telekinesis.
Meanwhile, the sound of trumpets filled the air, signaling the start of the ceremony. All eyes turned toward the stage as Asuka Mio, the Council President of Silver Town College, stepped forward to address the crowd.
College Council President: Welcome, everyone! It's been quite a break since June. For our new students, I'm Asuka Mio, the Council President of Silver Town College. As a warm welcome, I invite you to witness a special performance by our college's top telekinesis users.
Suddenly, three fully masked students, resembling ninjas, emerged, leaping gracefully from the five-story college building, captivating the attention of everyone present. One of them conjured a fiery ball, shooting it into the sky. Another ran up the side of the building, creating a tornado that collided with the fiery projectile, forming a massive fire tornado looming above everyone's heads. The tornado grew larger and larger, almost engulfing the building, until the third ninja-like performer, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, leaped into the swirling vortex. Gasps filled the air as she seemingly disappeared within it. After a suspenseful moment, a spectacular explosion of water erupted from within the fire tornado, extinguishing the inferno. Showers of water cascaded down, creating a stunning finale that rained upon the awe-struck students.
College Council President: And with that captivating performance, the new school year is officially underway!
The crowd erupted in cheers, especially the incoming freshman class. As the excitement settled, everyone made their way into the school building, heading towards their respective classrooms. At the entrance, a senior student guided the incoming freshmen to their designated destinations.
Entrance Student: Name?
Random freshman: Philip McGuy.
Entrance Student: What's your area of expertise?
Random freshman: Plastokinesis.
Entrance Student: Second floor, Classroom D1. Next! Name?
Eding: Eding Allen.
Entrance Student: What's your area of expertise?
Eding: Non-affiliated.
Entrance Student: Smirking. Well, well, what should we do with you?
Eding: I aspire to become a scientist specializing in physics and electronics.
Entrance Student: Ah, the first non-affiliated student this year. Electronics, huh? You seem to fit well in the elite class. Fifth floor, Classroom E1.
Eding: Thank you.
And so, Eding climbed the stairs, ascending to the 5th floor in search of his classroom. This was his first time stepping foot inside the college building, and he couldn't help but feel a mix of anticipation and excitement. Finally, his long-awaited dream of becoming a scientist was within grasp.
As he made his way up the stairs, his attention was drawn to the vibrant and captivating walls. They were adorned with a variety of decorations, ranging from simple posters to proudly displayed medals and trophies earned by the college. The achievements of the institution were proudly showcased, serving as a constant reminder of the excellence it strived for.
Upon reaching the 5th floor, Eding discovered that locating his classroom wasn't a challenging task. In fact, there was only a single classroom on this floor. Positioned at the entrance, a sign caught his eye: "E1-Elite." It seemed he had found his destination, the classroom where he would embark on his educational journey.
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Stepping into the classroom, Eding found himself surrounded by students engaged in various displays of their abilities, eagerly showcasing their skills to one another. Laughter and conversation filled the air as they shared their impressive feats. Yet, amidst the bustling activity, Eding couldn't help but notice that none of them seemed to possess abilities on par with the extraordinary talents exhibited by the performers from the opening ceremony.
Satori: Eding! I knew you'd be here!
Satori called out to him from behind as he entered the classroom.
Eding: Hey! I'm actually surprised you made it to the Elite class.
Satori: Yeah, it's a surprise for me too! Turns out dexterokinesis has its perks.
Eding: Well, it's a shame you're not as good at it.
Satori: Oh, just be quiet. You don't even have a power to begin with.
Eding: I'm fine being an ordinary human. Besides, with the power of-
Satori: Yeah, yeah, I know. With the power of science, you can be stronger than all of us!
Their conversation grew louder, catching the attention of everyone in the classroom. Just then, the teacher entered.
Professor Ludinger: Let's have some order in the classroom, please!
After the teacher's firm reprimand, everyone settled down and took their seats. Professor Ludinger, a man in his forties dressed casually and holding a leather handbag, was ready to start the day's lesson.
Professor Ludinger: Good morning, everyone. I'm Regan Ludinger, your Science and Electronics teacher, as well as your Head Teacher. Some of you may have heard of me and know that I'm quite a stickler for perfection and won't give out easy grades to any of you.
Anthony: Professor, may I ask you a question? What's your area of expertise?
Professor Ludinger: I'm just a regular person. I don't have any special powers.
Anthony: You don't!? Then what are you supposed to teach us, the best telekinesis users in the school? That's so disappointing...
The students in the classroom started quietly discussing Anthony's remark.
Professor Ludinger: Quiet down! Now, may I ask what your specialty is, Mr. Fower?
Anthony: I have psychokinesis, sir.
Professor Ludinger: The ability to move objects with your mind, huh? Then try moving me!
Anthony: B-But sir, I can't move living beings.
Professor Ludinger: Exactly! You're missing the point. You're not using your brain to figure it out. You're not moving the right object. Why don't you try moving my clothes instead?
Anthony focused his efforts on moving the professor's clothes. It was challenging and required some energy, but he managed to make a slight movement.
Anthony: It worked! I can't believe it actually worked!
Professor Ludinger: That's the power of logic and science students! Just because you have a special power doesn't mean you're automatically ready to conquer the world. Mastering your own power and gaining experience requires a solid understanding of physics, biology, and chemistry.
Those were exactly the words Eding had hoped to hear. Professor Ludinger was precisely the type of teacher he admired.
Pr. Ludinger: Underneath your desks, you'll find some tablets. Open them up and follow along with the lesson. I believe the best way to learn is through hands-on interaction with the concepts.
Eding accessed the tablet to join the lesson. He had a deep love for science, but he preferred learning through theoretical approaches rather than practical, interactive methods.
Pr. Ludinger: I'd like to invite Eding Allen to tackle the first problem. What's your area of expertise, Mr. Allen?
The initial problem required Eding to apply the right amount of force to the screen by touching it, in order to make a spinning pendulum reach a 45° angle of rotation.
Eding: I'm just an ordinary person, sir.
Pr. Ludinger: A fellow ordinary person, huh? Please go ahead and solve the problem.
Eding attempted to exert moderate force by touching the screen, believing it would yield the closest result to 45 degrees.
Pr. Ludinger: 24 degrees. Hmm, that's too low. Try again.
This time, he pressed his finger down with more intensity, fully concentrating on the task. The screen took a while to respond, but when it finally did, it briefly displayed the numbers 72 degrees before crashing.
Pr. Ludinger: What was that, Mr. Allen!?
Eding: I don't know, professor! It just malfunctioned on its own.
Pr. Ludinger: I suppose... It's outdated technology, after all. Mr. Karasawa, could you assist your classmate?
Satori: Of course, sir. My tablet is functioning perfectly fine.
It displayed a flawless 45-degree angle when he touched it.
Eding: That's because you're using your dexterokinesis, you jerk.
Pr. Ludinger: Carry on, Eding. Use your friend's tablet this time.
This time, Eding took his time adjusting the intensity of his touch on the tablet. The pendulum's angle gradually fluctuated between 40 and 50 degrees, but never quite reaching the perfect average. It required Eding's full concentration to get it close. 47... 43... 46... 44... 45; SNAP! The tablet experienced a short circuit, and the screen abruptly turned off. The entire class burst into laughter.
Pr. Ludinger: Ah, the Pauli Effect, it seems...
The first day at the new college went more smoothly than Eding had anticipated. The emphasis seemed to be on theory rather than practical application. On the way back home, walking alongside Satori, his friend posed an intriguing question.
Satori: Hey, Eding. Remember that guy from earlier in class who could move objects?
Eding: You mean Anthony and his Psychokinesis? What about it?
Satori: Well, here's what I'm wondering: When he focused on the teacher's clothes, why was he able to move them? Technically, isn't he interacting with the same mass?
Eding: You're not quite getting it, are you? First of all, Psychokinesis involves moving objects with certain masses. A human body isn't composed of a uniform mass; it consists of numerous distinct parts and various elements. This complexity makes it challenging. As Anthony mentioned, he requires intense focus to manipulate even a single object, let alone an entire human body. The same principle applies in reverse. If a Psychokinesis user could control the positioning of an entire body, they could easily manipulate its movements.
Satori: Like a puppet?
Eding: Exactly. Like a puppet.
Satori: Man, I hope Anthony never learns about this.
Eding: Well, in practical terms, it's impossible unless the person being controlled willingly allows it. Even a slight resistance can break free from such control.
Satori: You truly have a knack for recognizing the full potential of someone's powers after just one encounter. I hope I can further develop my own abilities too.
Eding: What I proposed is merely a theory. Remember, powers can evolve in various directions.
And so, they continued to discuss how Satori could further enhance his Dexterokinesis. Their homes were situated quite far from the city center in an industrial area.
Satori: See you tomorrow then. Bye, Mr. Newton!
Eding: You! Goodbye. Tchh, you might think I'm exceptional in analysis and science, but that's the least I can do given my current circumstances, Satori. In this world, no matter how hard I strive, no matter how much I train, I'll never come close to achieving what you have, you brainless fool.
Out of nowhere, the sky turned overcast and a light drizzle began. Eding's home was still a couple of kilometers away, so he sought refuge in an old building that used to be a school.
Eding: Satori should be home by now. His place isn't far from here, so I'll text him to bring an umbrella. Looks like this rain will continue for a while.
???: Yeah, some company wouldn't hurt, right, young boy?
A tall, well-built man in his late 30s appeared behind Eding from inside the building.
Eding: Who the hell are you?!
???: Come on now, no need to be frightened! I just want some company. Going out in this heavy rain might make me catch the flu.
Eding: I said, who are you?!
Desmon: My name is Desmon. Pleasure to meet you. Now, after introducing myself politely, would you please... give me your body?
Eding: You're a psycho!!!
Startled, Eding rushed into the building to escape from Desmon, who was blocking the exit.
Eding: What the heck does he want? Harassing me like this... This could turn ugly. I need a plan, and fast.
Despite lacking any special powers, Eding was quite athletic and nimble. That was the only reason he managed to evade his pursuer. He entered a room and locked it from the inside, piling up desks and chairs to secure it.
Eding: I hope he doesn't check in here.
However, just as Eding had that thought, he heard Desmon's footsteps stop by the door. Suddenly, with a loud crash, Desmon broke through the barricade. His body had undergone a transformation. It was no longer just muscular; it had become more athletic, except for one notable exception—his right arm had tripled or quadrupled in size.
Desmon: Hahaha, don't be afraid. People misunderstand. When I say I want your body, I mean your chemical energy! YOUR POWER!
Desmon approached Eding's corner, getting closer and closer, ready to finish him off.
Eding: Stay away!
Satori: Hey! If you're looking for a taste of power, take this! FULL KNEE CRUSH!
Ending: 『 Y.M.C.A.』by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
