On 3:15 PM, Wednesday, Kimura Trading Corp HQ, Across the Street, While his classmates sweated it out in PE class, Takuto Kimura was holed up inside a convenience store, peering through the foggy window at the towering building across the street.
His cartoon-covered baseball cap was pulled low over his eyes, and his little face carried a gravity that did not belong on a ten-year-old.
“The third restructuring plan has to be delivered today,” he muttered, checking his kiddie smartwatch. “If not, that ridiculous layoff proposal will pass.”
The shopkeeper, a kindly middle-aged woman, watched the small boy talking to himself with growing concern.
“Hey, sweetie, you okay? Need help?”“N-no thanks!” Takuto jumped, holding up a juice box. “I'm… just practicing for my speech contest!”
POP.
The box exploded under pressure, showering him in strawberry juice.Ten minutes later, the store was filled with the sweet scent of fruit as a very stick
When Takuto Kimura opened his eyes, the first thing he noticed was a strong, pungent smell of milk. He blinked, and instead of the familiar ceiling of his office, he saw rows of colorful cartoon stickers and crooked children's drawings.“Where am I?” he tried to ask, but all that came out was a soft, pitiful “Ee-ya?”Takuto: "......"In horror, he looked down. Chubby, pudgy little fingers. A onesie with a smiling bear print. A suspicious squishy feeling around his backside. And the kicker? His legs didn’t touch the floor.“Diaper?!” he screamed internally. “How is it that I’m the CEO of a publicly traded tech company, and I’m wearing a diaper?! I negotiated a merger while getting an endoscopy once. How did I end up here!?”As if summoned by his silent agony, a bright, sing-songy voice chimed in."Ah, little Takuto is awake?" The caregiver, Yamada-sensei, who looked to be fresh out of college and full of condescending cheer, bustled over. “Nap time is over, time for a snack~”No, no sn
During snack time, Takuto Kimura sat in a child-sized plastic chair, mechanically chewing small pieces of apple like they were yesterday’s stock report. His chubby fingers gripped a sippy cup of warm milk, and though he looked like any other three-year-old, behind those round cheeks and tiny feet lived the calculating mind of a corporate shark.Since escaping his baby body was proving more difficult than an IPO in a recession, Takuto decided to embrace the situation. He had once risen from intern to CEO in under five years. Surely, he could rise to the top of this preschool's power structure even faster. After all, this tiny society lacked basic market efficiency, no barriers to entry, and almost zero competition. It was ripe for disruption.His eyes sparkled—okay, twinkled cutely—at the idea.It all started during outdoor playtime.As the kids ran out to the sandbox, a cloud of glitter and chaos followed. There were tricycles crashing like bumper cars, screaming toddlers chasing each
Takuto Kimura had seen many dark days in business.He had survived hostile takeovers, market crashes, and that one time the coffee machine in the office broke and the interns tried to replace it with herbal tea. But nothing—nothing—could compare to the tragedy of watching a brand-new iPhone slowly sink into a puddle of warm baby pee inside a toy tent shaped like a cartoon dinosaur.Moments earlier, it had all seemed so promising.“Finally! A chance to contact the outside world!” Takuto whispered, eyes gleaming with desperate hope as he cradled his mother’s smartphone like it was the Holy Grail. He had found it hidden in her wallet, nestled between loyalty cards and old tissues—clearly underestimating her digital defense strategy.He darted into the nearby toy tent like a tiny fugitive, hands trembling with excitement. “If I can just contact Vice President Nakajima, I can initiate a covert operation to restore my adult body!”Pointing the phone’s camera at his squishy, baby-fat-plumped
Takuto Kimura, now three years old, found himself ensconced in the plush, pastel-colored world of kindergarten—a far cry from the high-rise boardrooms and corporate strategies he was accustomed to. The nap room, with its rows of tiny cots and the faint scent of baby powder, was a particular enigma. Today, however, it presented an opportunity he couldn't resist: the legendary Tyrannosaurus rex blanket. This blanket was the ultimate symbol of prestige and power within the kindergarten world. Its soft fabric, warm embrace, and most importantly, its majestic embroidered T-Rex logo had made it the most sought-after commodity. And Takuto, having been given a second chance at life—this time as a toddler—was determined to secure it.Squatting in the corner, Takuto meticulously sketched a SWOT analysis on the back of a diaper packaging using crayons. His objective was clear: secure the coveted blanket. He analyzed the strengths (softness, warmth), weaknesses (limited availability), opportuniti
Takuto Kimura crouched behind the kindergarten storage cabinet, writing a cheat sheet on his palm with a crayon. Today was his first parent-teacher meeting since being reborn, and it was the perfect opportunity to interact with his former business partners. You see, Takuto was no ordinary three-year-old. He had been a high-powered corporate executive in his past life, and he had every intention of applying those same high-stakes skills to the world of kindergarten. Today was an important day: he would have the chance to reconnect with old acquaintances, strategize, and maybe—just maybe—take over the sandbox empire."Listen up, little bear," he whispered, pressing his favorite stuffed toy against the wall. "Later, you’ll distract the teacher for me. I need to investigate three targets: 1) Vice President Nakajima's wife, 2) Competitor Matsumoto’s wife, and 3) that one who always sends wellness messages in the parent group—maybe she's the HR director from my past life."The black eyes of
Takuto Kimura stood at the edge of the sandbox, his chubby little hands clenched into fists. The morning sunlight shone on his baby-fat face, casting a few traces of incongruous solemnity. His eyes narrowed with the precision of a seasoned executive evaluating a new business opportunity. He was a man—er, a toddler—with a mission."Since I can't go back for now," he solemnly announced to the sandbox, "I will rebuild my business empire right here."As soon as he finished speaking, a snot bubble popped on the tip of his nose."Damn metabolism!" he grumbled under his breath, fumbling to wipe it off. But his sleeves were too long and, in a most tragic turn of events, he tripped over them, tumbling face-first into the sand pile. When he finally managed to get up, his face red from both the fall and his indignity, he realized that all the other kids had paused to stare at him."What’s Little Takuto playing with?" Ai-chan, a petite girl with twin pigtails, asked with a quizzical tilt of her h
Takuto Kimura lay on his nap mat, his little chubby arms sprawled out as he carefully studied his crayon work. His gaze was focused, his furrowed brow the picture of concentration. On the inside of his arm, in vivid red and yellow crayon, he had written: "Feasibility Report on the Monopoly of Sandbox Production Materials." This was not some simple toddler scribble—it was the blueprint for the next big thing. Or, at least, his next big thing. Sunlight streamed through the classroom windows, casting striped shadows across his round face, making him look like a zebra plotting something very, very suspicious."Direct transactions are too risky," Takuto muttered quietly, instinctively licking the jelly residue at the corner of his mouth. "I need to establish an underground distribution network."As his mind raced through potential strategies, a noise interrupted his concentration. Kenta, who had been lying next to him on his nap mat, rolled over with a grunt. Takuto quickly shoved his arm
Takuto Kimura, a self-proclaimed genius of logistics and strategic brilliance, crouched at the edge of the sandbox, the sun casting a merciless spotlight on his furrowed brow. He was so absorbed in his "logistics strategy" that he hadn't noticed the sweat streaming down his face, threatening to dive straight into his meticulously drawn map. Takuto took a deep breath and muttered under his breath, "The straight-line distance from the sandbox to the swing area is only 15 meters, but the kids have to detour around the climbing frame. Inefficient, terribly inefficient." He paused, his twig tapping the ground as if pondering the meaning of life itself. "Ah, but that’s it! This is the blue ocean market!"Of course, his grand revelation was interrupted when the bead of sweat he'd been trying to avoid finally dropped, splashing right onto the "Profit Forecast" section of his map. Takuto stared at the ruined data, horrified. "Even my sweat glands are shorting my project…" he groaned.As the cl
On 3:15 PM, Wednesday, Kimura Trading Corp HQ, Across the Street, While his classmates sweated it out in PE class, Takuto Kimura was holed up inside a convenience store, peering through the foggy window at the towering building across the street.His cartoon-covered baseball cap was pulled low over his eyes, and his little face carried a gravity that did not belong on a ten-year-old.“The third restructuring plan has to be delivered today,” he muttered, checking his kiddie smartwatch. “If not, that ridiculous layoff proposal will pass.”The shopkeeper, a kindly middle-aged woman, watched the small boy talking to himself with growing concern. “Hey, sweetie, you okay? Need help?”“N-no thanks!” Takuto jumped, holding up a juice box. “I'm… just practicing for my speech contest!”POP. The box exploded under pressure, showering him in strawberry juice.Ten minutes later, the store was filled with the sweet scent of fruit as a very stick
On 10:15 AM, Kimura Trading Corp Headquarters, Executive Boardroom, Yamada, Executive Director, pinched the crumpled envelope between her scarlet-painted fingernails like it was something contagious."What is this junk mail now?" she sneered, preparing to toss it into the shredder.Just then, something tumbled out—several crayon drawings and a small pile of coins.“Wait!” Vice President Sato lunged and snatched the envelope. “Are these... kid drawings?”The board members leaned in, forming a tight circle. On the first page, in clumsy, lopsided handwriting, the title read: “Kimura Trading Corporation Revival Plan”—next to a cheerful smiling sun.The second page showed stick figures. One wore glasses (labeled: IT guy) and another in a delivery uniform (labeled: Courier) holding hands.“Merge Logistics with IT?” the CFO chuckled, almost choking on his coffee. “That’s playground logic…”But Sato suddenly sat upright.“Wait a m
On 2:15 AM, afaint, eerie blue glow spilled from the small bedroom of Takuto Kimura, casting long shadows across the carpet and the scattered toys.But this was no ordinary late-night gaming session. The glow came from a computer screen—an advanced model, cobbled together from spare parts he’d bought with carefully saved pocket money. In front of it sat a boy of ten, his frame tiny, his expression anything but childish.Takuto's small fingers flew across the keyboard at a pace that would put seasoned coders to shame. His posture—hunched, calculating, intense—was that of a seasoned executive in a late-night crisis meeting, not a fifth grader sneaking computer time.“First things first…” he muttered, eyes narrowed with adult-level focus. “I need the full picture of the company's status.”He typed quickly: "Kimura Trading Corp bankruptcy."Search results explo
Takuto Kimura, age ten—well, at least physically—sat at the breakfast table, meticulously spreading a layer of blueberry jam over his toast. He did it with such focused precision that one might think he was mapping out an international expansion strategy rather than preparing breakfast.Across from him, his six-year-old sister, Sayuri, was attacking her cereal with the enthusiasm of a mad scientist. She stirred it like she was brewing a potion, sending oats flying onto the table with every exaggerated swirl of her spoon.“Sayuri,” Takuto said, frowning in disapproval. “We must maintain proper table manners while eating.”His tone was firm, authoritative—eerily mature for a child. In fact, it was the same tone he used during board meetings in his
Takuto Kimura, 10 years and 2 months old, had now entered his seventh year since his reincarnation.The torrential rain relentlessly soaked Tokyo to its core in the dead of night, a cascade of water drenching the city’s neon-lit streets. Beneath the awning of a convenience store, a small figure huddled, drenched, inside a children’s raincoat. Takuto Kimura clutched in his hands the crisp banknotes he had just withdrawn from an ATM—his precious New Year’s money, carefully saved up over the past year. This modest sum would serve as his initial capital to purchase a second-hand computer, one that could connect to the internet and help him embark on the path to his ultimate goal."Meow—"The faint cry barely made it through the torrent of rain, almost swallowed up by the sound of the downpour. Takuto turned his head and, to his surprise, noticed a small calico cat huddled beside a vending machine, its green and gold eyes glowing faintl
On 2:15 a.m, A soft nightlight was still glowing in the children's bedroom of Takuto Kimura.The nine-year-old boy sat cross-legged on his bed, surrounded by three electronic devices.On his tablet: a detailed diagram of “Physiological Changes During Puberty.”On his phone: a Stanford lecture on developmental biology.On his laptop: a freshly finished report titled “Feasibility Analysis on Accelerating Puberty Progression.”“According to available data,” he muttered, pushing up his round glasses as they slipped down his nose, “the average age for male secondary sexual characteristics to appear is 12.4 years, but by increasing protein intake and stimulating growth hormone secretion...”A sudden screeching of alley cats outside made him jump, nearly flinging his stylus across the room.This “former CEO with the soul of a thirty-year
Takuto Kimura stood at the blackboard, explaining the solution steps for last week’s math quiz—a routine task in his capacity as the class’s “Academic Consultant.”His analysis was precise, even incorporating elements of Bayesian probability theory. Everything was proceeding smoothly… until his gaze happened to drift toward the window-side seat in the third row.Transfer student Haruko Sato was taking notes.Sunlight danced across the tips of her light brown hair. The way she furrowed her brows slightly in thought made Takuto forget entirely what he was talking about.“Therefore, we can deduce that… uh…”His voice trailed off. He felt like his CPU had just overheated.“This... that…”The entire class stared in shock. Their usually eloquent “Little Professor” had suddenly become a stammering mess. Miu, sitting nearby,
Takuto Kimura stood in front of the height-measuring device at the school’s annual physical, wearing a face more grim than a CEO reading a bankruptcy report.“156.3 centimeters,” the school nurse announced flatly. “That’s a 2.1 centimeter increase from last year.”The number hit Takuto like a punch to the gut. He stared at the growth chart on the health report like it was a plummeting stock graph.“Impossible!” he screamed internally.“With my nutrition and exercise regimen, I should at least be at the average line!”After school, he locked himself in his room and dove headfirst into data analysis. His walls were plastered with handmade charts:Correlation Between Daily Calcium Intake and Height GrowthGraph of Sleep Duration vs. Growth Hormone SecretionPeer Height Grow
Takuto Kimura stood in front of the bathroom mirror, having just finished wiping the water from his face—when suddenly, his eyes locked onto something on his forehead.A single pimple.Bright red. Perfectly round. Boldly positioned right between his eyebrows like it was challenging him. It stood tall like a miniature volcano, moments from erupting.“This can’t be happening!”He sucked in a sharp breath. His finger trembled as it moved closer to the blemish, like it was pointing at a financial market crash indicator.“I’ve been meticulous with my skincare! Twice-daily cleansing, oil-control toner, moisturizing lotion, even weekly deep-clean masks!”Leaning closer, he examined the business-image-destroyer in full detail. It was plump, glossy, and somehow gleaming under the bathroom light, as if announcing:“You, Takut