Instruction Manual for Alien Alisa and Enma-sama Episode 26: 'Asking Dr. Minerva About Reincarnation' [70% Realistic Serial Novel]

Shortly after being discharged from the hospital, Mayumi visited Dr. Minerva.
She felt that there were several things she hadn't been satisfied with while talking to Enma-sama in the underworld. Mayumi opened her mouth, feeling a little hesitant.

Mayumi: "Dr. Minerva, what are your thoughts on reincarnation? Actually, I feel like I received an explanation from Enma-sama that differs from what I had believed until now, but my memory is hazy. According to the stories I've been told, humans repeat reincarnation many times, and the history of those past lives is carved into their spines and sacrums. However, I felt that Enma-sama was denying this. Do you, Dr. Minerva, share the same way of thinking as Enma-sama? Many Japanese people believe in rebirth. For example, some people talk as if it's common knowledge that 'people who are young but have high character have been reincarnated many times,' or 'people who are adults but have low spirituality have young souls.'"

Minerva: "I see. Many Japanese people might enjoy such stories. But, Mayumi-san, I will tell you the truth. It will likely be the same as what Enma-sama said, but although souls are eternal, very few people actually reincarnate. As an alien, I have been told this information since I was born."

Mayumi: "Oh, I see, so that's how it is... But if that's the case, it feels like the romance and the chance to start over have disappeared. It feels a little lonely. However, there are also many interesting documents and videos by people who are researching memories of past lives."

Minerva: "I can understand those feelings. And I am aware that much research has been conducted. However, Mayumi-san, I want Earthlings to know the truth. First, let me teach you about the mechanism of human birth. The Creator selects a 'seed' that has the characteristics and memories of a person who existed in the past. In some cases, the 'seed' is processed to suit the Creator's purpose. Then, that 'seed' is planted into a new soul and sent down to Earth."

Mayumi: "Does that mean that most souls are coming down to the lower world for the first time?"

Minerva: "Yes, that is correct."

Mayumi: "I see... That means the 'memories of past lives' that children talk about before they start speaking might be things they believe to be true because they were inputted. Also, even among adults, when they lose their own child or have a miscarriage, they sometimes think of a newly born child as 'this child is a reincarnation of that child who passed away,' don't they? But perhaps that comes from the feeling that people want to find comfort in their hearts by believing so."

Minerva: "The Creator is sometimes rough, and pushes humans out into the lower world like tokoroten (agar noodles). Also, although children have the implanted memories of past lives, they gradually lose those memories so as not to be confused in the real world. Therefore, by the time they start speaking, most children have forgotten those memories. However, there are children who sometimes say things like, 'I chose my mother and was born,' 'I was in my mother's tummy before but I miscarried, so I came back,' or 'I was watching my mother from above the clouds the whole time.' Mothers who hear that are probably intrigued and want to ask for details. Among them, there are probably children who embellish their stories a little out of a desire to please their mothers. Besides, the children themselves might feel as if those memories actually happened after talking about them several times. However, there are exceptions. That is animals. Especially pets like dogs and cats are said to have the same soul reincarnating many times. Generally, dogs are reincarnated as dogs, and cats as cats. Sometimes I hear stories that 'animals that have accumulated virtue are reincarnated as humans,' but this is not true. If a human reincarnates, they only reincarnate as a human, and animals only as animals.Come to think of it, isn't it the same for your dogs, Mayumi-san? Although the lifespan of pets has become longer than in the past, it is not as long as that of humans. That is due to the rules of the heavenly world. Pets have pre-birth missions decided for them, and they live burning their limited lives to fulfill that mission. And in many cases, they are set to fulfill that role with the humans they have a connection with."

To be continued in Episode 27