Volume 1 - CH 14

Chapter 1-14. Name

"OK, it's decided"

"Whoa! That was fast!"

It's been 10 minutes since I started thinking about his name.

The name that I decided will be used for the rest of his life. It took a long time because his name was given with the meaning in mind.

We don't have a dictionary, a computer, or even a smartphone.

We had a hard time, but we managed to find out the meaning of the kanji in our memory and make a name.

You guess it right. For the Japanese, the name is must in kanji.

It's originated from China, but how it's pronounced and read differently, and I guess it was different after all.

(F-n: some fun fact, the kanji for word 'forest' both in Jp and Cn have the same shape but pronounced are different [森林])

Yeah, I decided to give a kanji name to this guy who was still worried.

The name should be meaningful as he is, so he will be pleased.

"Sweet! I also decided the name!"

Apparently our idea for naming ourself was settled.

He said he died at the age of 17 in his previous life, so he shouldn't worry too much about the meaning.

If it sounds good, that's all you need.

"Who will said it first?"

"Then, as the one who got 'em first, how about you the first one!"

It's okay.

Oh? Somehow this guy is fidgeting. Are you so happy to be named?

Well I'm looking forward to it too.

"Your name is ...Reizen(零漸 read as れいぜん). The meaning of the word [zero(零)] is [Rain that falls quietly]. [Zen (literally mean Gradually'漸')] refers to cutting the flow of water and gradually guiding it. For that reason, it was named [Reizen] with the meaning of [Drain the innumerable water that falls quietly and be able to guide it.] How is it?"

(F-n: hands up, this is confusing)

"Whoa, that's so cool! As expected from you! Thank you!"

I don't know what it is, but he really like it.

It was this part that I had a hard time, and it took me a long time to remember the meaning of the kanji.

But I'm glad I remembered it safely. However, if I had been in this world for a little longer, I would have completely forgot about it.

Reizen is happily spinning around. Best of all, he like it.

"Now, it's your turn Reizen."

Then Reizen stopped after I said that.

"Sorry, May I have more time to think a little more ?"

"O- okay, sure."

Perhaps he was thinking of a ridiculous name.

Did you want to get me a decent and meaningful name and think again?

...... I'm glad I gave his name first.

He can't give this guy who named him that will remain in black history. It can be inferred from the name of his pet.

I've never seen a lizard with a name Blood Moon.

He was thinking about it while groaning for a while, but suddenly it came out in front of me.

Apparently it was decided.

"Sorry if I keep you waiting, is now a good time? 』\

"Okay, tell me, Reizen"

He will give my name here.

This is also for me to remember, but there is also the fact that Reizen, who makes a happy face every time I call his name, is cute.

Reizen granted me my name while spinning around.

"Yes! Your name is Ouren(応錬  read おうれん)! How is it!?"

"Hou~! Sounds good!"

"I'm glad! The meaning of that name is……"

"Aah, you don't have to say it. The meaning of [Ou 応] is [the one who recieve] also [the one who choose]. Did you mean [The one who respond]? And was [ren錬] means [The Picker] and not [Asleep] isn't that good things? I guess the full meaning of them is, [The one who pick up and respond]. Wait, isn't that [The Selector]?"

"Ahh- Ummm, t- that's right! As expected from Ouren-san!"

Hmmm, so you're really thinking about it after all.

I personally think it sounds good, and the meaning is wonderful. I feel that various things are expected, but there will be no problem.

It seems weird that I am  the one who 'pick up', but ...

Yep. I want to hit myself who said it sounds good, that's fine.

My apologize dear Reizen. to think that you are kinda weak in the head departement.

(F-n: lol, he always thought that boy is stupid, or is he?)

"Thank you, Reizen"

"Y- you're welcome! Thank you very much!"

Yes. It's a really good name. I think so.

I'll cherish this name, Reizen.

By the way, I was told by the voice of heaven that I could become a dragon if I evolved.

If there is a voice of the earth like me, I think it's okay to discuss this.

What will Reizen want to be when he keep evolving?

"Hey, Reizen. What do you want to be as you keep evolving?"

"……Eh?"

"You see, I was told the final evolution destination from the voice of heaven. I wondered if that's the case with the voice of the earth, or is it something that you can't tell me?"

Upon hearing that, Reizen shook his head with a slight hesitation.

Very awkward. What's wrong?

"Hmm? What's wrong? "

"No ... I have been taught by it."

It seems that he has been taught by it tii. Are the voice of heaven and the voice of the earth tell us about that as initial knowledge?

The voice of heaven is basically too mysterious to understand.

For me, it's a convenient voice that is treated like a manual, so there is no problem.

"That's ..."

"...?"

"It's a Turtle"

“…………? Turtle"

"Turtle"

The silence continues for a while. Why do I hear that I shouldn't ask this too?

Let's change the topic right away.

...... I haven't heard about his skills or anything like that.

If you act as a team, you should know the skills of your partner.

"Reizen. Can you tell me about your skills?"

"Do you mean the skills I have? It's okay"

Reizen and I decided to explain each other of our skills.

Perhaps he wanted to divert the topic before right away, he immediately change the sail and soaring the new topic from me.

It's not the topic about turtles are bad, but ... I'm shocked by the fact that the creatures that can be reincarnated and the final evolution are said to be turtles.

I couldn't say that I could eventually become a dragon, but I'll answer whenever he asked.