The Story of Miiko, Botchi, and Luck

Botchi was worried.

"No matter what I do, it never works out for me anyway."

He had no friends.

His parents were always fighting.

He always felt tired for some reason.

His life was pitch black.

It was then that he met Miiko.

Miiko said to Botchi,

"What is your fundamental premise? That nothing you do works out? Is that your fundamental premise?"

Botchi nodded and said, "That's right."

Miiko said quietly,

"Everything is working out. Even when things don't go well, only what is necessary happens. That experience will be useful for you in the future. You are just in the middle of saving up luck."

Botchi was surprised and said,

"Saving up luck? My luck is always the worst."

At that moment, Luck appeared.

Luck was a gentleman wearing an expensive-looking suit and sporting a beard.

Luck said,

"Botchi, your luck balance is 685 yen. You can only afford a beef bowl with that. Miiko, your luck balance is tens of millions of yen. That is thanks to the secret good deeds you have accumulated. And your always positive attitude has led to a high evaluation."

Botchi said, feeling timid.

B-but, Miiko-san, you just said that my luck is currently accumulating.

Luck glanced at Botchi and spoke.

It is true that your potential luck is accumulating. But that is like potential money. To bring it from the back to the front, you must accumulate hidden virtues like Miiko-san does. You don't have that right now.

Botchi felt like crying after being cut down so bluntly by Luck.

Miiko said gently.

Now, now, Botchi-kun is still young. Please don't be so harsh. Botchi-kun will do his best from now on.

Luck was quietly lost in thought.

Botchi remembered Miiko's note.

...Miiko-san is always so positive.

Botchi wondered if this strange encounter was also proof that things were going well.

Miiko said.

Luck is something that the people you meet bring to you. I am the one who made you meet Luck.

Botchi was surprised.

Are you a god, Miiko-san!?

Miiko laughed, "Hehehe."

Luck is something you receive from the people you meet. You are a loner, aren't you? A loner just keeps drifting away from luck. In order for luck to accumulate, you first need to open your heart to people.

Botchi asked Miiko.

Why did you appear before me, Miiko-san?

Miiko thought for a moment and answered.

I thought you had potential. You're honest, after all.

Luck looked at the future clock and spoke.

Botchi, you are going to get a job. Then, you will get married. Then, you will build a house. You will also be blessed with children. This is because you are going to learn a lot, and you are going to love many people.

Botchi was surprised.

Me!! That can't be!!

Miiko said with conviction.

Botchi, you are not alone. At the very least, Luck and I are your friends.

Upon hearing that, Botchi burst into tears.

When he woke up, it had been a dream.

Botchi read Miiko's note once more.

......I'm going to do good things for everyone~

Looking at the brightening sky, Botchi felt energy welling up in his chest.