Good morning!
Morning.
Oh, my gosh. I am so nervous about it—
It's like I keep telling you,
you're better off just ignoring 'em.
More importantly, let's go bowling after school.
I was up playing all night again.
Seriously? You kept going after I logged off?
This dress is so cute, but it costs so much.
Oh, wow!
Let's take a look.
It really is! I bet you'd look great in it!
Oh, yeah, this is super cute.
Right?
It'd look amazing on you.
Okay, everyone, time for class.
Ow! I hit my head.
I'm surrounded by... something hard?
Wait, what's going on right now?
It's so dark!
I thought I was just sitting in class.
Well, whatever! I need to get out of here!
I'm free!
What?!
What is this?
A-And...
What are these legs?!
J-J-J-Just chill out!
Th-This must be that one thing.
Like people love to read online...
No, no, no! Say it ain't so!
It looks like I've reincarnated as a spider.
That is wrong! So wrong! Seriously wrong!
If I had to reincarnate, why'd it have to be into a spider?!
I guess freaking out won't help.
I'm a spider. Better accept it.
Reincarnation, in Another World?
Spider... Spider...
Spider...
I'm a spider.
Oh, is it time to eat?
You know, I'm really hungry—
Why the cannibalism?!
Isn't there anything else to eat?!
Oh, Jesus!
Well, I'm not staying in a danger zone like this!
I'm going home!
Oh, are you the father?
You're the mother?! I'm so sorry!
Really, Mother? You, too?
Just scarfing them down like finger food...
I can think later! Right now...
I gotta get outta here!
Whew, I thought I was a goner.
It's been ages since I ran at full speed like that.
I guess I can do it if I just try.
Wait, how did I die, anyway?
Essays in Idleness Page 30
The last thing I remember is being in classical literature class.
The most likely scenario is that I died and reincarnated as a spider.
Was it a terrorist attack?
A natural disaster?
Yeah, it's a mystery.
Or maybe I didn't actually die,
and only my spirit possessed a spider
while my physical body is asleep in a hospital bed?
The only other thing I can think of
is that this is just a spider that happens to have my memories.
Nope! No idea! Time to put it aside!
"I think, therefore I am!" That'll be my philosophy!
For now, there's a whole lot I'd like to know.
It seems like I could die here if I don't have enough information.
Man... If this was a light novel, I could gain intel with an appraisal skill.
You currently have 100 skill points.
You have the option of spending 100 points to acquire the Appraisal (Level 1) skill.
Acquire the skill?
Eh? What? Skill? Points?
It's really looking like I reincarnated in another world!
Acquire the skill? Hell yes, I will!
Appraisal (Level 1) acquired.
You have 0 points remaining.
Appraisal is a super useful, super handy cheat skill in isekai light novels!
Even if takes all my points, you'd better believe I'm getting it!
So, first...
This appears to be a perfectly ordinary rock,
but if I use Appraisal on it... Surprise!
Rock
Rock.
Rock
Oh, come on, Appraisal-san! You're such a prankster!
Show me what you can do!
Okay, one more time! Appraisal!
Rock
Rock.
Okay, yeah. I guess a rock is just a rock.
But what if I use it on this wall?
It'll tell me that I'm in Such-and-Such Cave or whatever, right?
It will, right? Appraisal!
Wall.
Appraisal!
Wall.
Appraisal! Appraisal! Appraisal! Appraisal!
Wall. Wall. Wall. Wall. Wall. Wall. Wall. Wall.
It's useless! Why did I bother to get this?!
I can tell it's a damn wall, okay?!
There's gotta be more you can tell me, isn't there?!
Reverse... I need to think in reverse.
It's because it's still only Level 1.
I'll just think of it that way.
Oof...
Might as well appraise myself while I'm at it.
Spider—Unnamed.
I expected part of that, but what does "unnamed" mean?
I guess that this spider that I am now doesn't have a name?
Or maybe it'll only be revealed if I level up?
I don't even know how to level up, though.
All this stuff about leveling up and skills and points is very video gamey.
Well, that's fun in its own way, so I don't mind!
I was quite a gamer, in my... past life.
Okay...
Sitting around in the same spot's not gonna get me anywhere.
Might as well look for something to eat.
Can't fight a whatever on an empty yadda yadda.
Let's-a go!
Okay, that's definitely a cave full of monstrous-looking critters.
And since they don't look like that on Earth... this has got to be an isekai world.
Appraisal!
Ow! Ow, ow, ow, too much, too much info at once! My head!
There's no way a dainty little newborn spider can get through all that!
What kind of lunatic difficulty is this?
Let's pretend I didn't see anything.
Ugh, I want some chocolate, or chips, or instant ramen.
I better find something to eat, and soon.
Hey, there are humans, too! What a relief!
Since I'm such a friendly and courageous baby spider,
we're bound to become friends, right?!
Everyone! I'm harmless! Please help!
To my dear brother,
It seems you've had quite a makeover since I last saw you.
That's no good. This is one of those "you die if they find you" situations!
Looks like I'm targeted for execution after all, so, good night, everybody!
This is bad. Seriously bad. If I keep wandering around and run into some humans...
Huh? Is that... my webbing?
Oh, right, I'm a spider! That means I can make webs!
That being the case, welcome to my crib!
Get a load of this secure layout!
I even left ways to escape in case of an emergency! It's perfect!
Now, as long as some prey gets stuck in it occasionally,
I can enjoy the shut-in life for the foreseeable future!
In my past life, I managed to attend school, but didn't go out for much else.
Nothing but play online games like a real failure.
So maybe life as a spider is a good fit for me after all.
As a failure of a human, I declare this: Nothing beats being a shut-in NEET!
Although I guess I'm not a human anymore.
H-Huh? Can't... move...
Come to think of it, I haven't eaten anything since I was born.
Making my house and experimenting with my webs must've worn me out.
I could starve to death at this rate.
The only food I have right now is what I brought in case of an emergency.
I don't get to be picky right now!
Do I?!
Time to eat...
It tastes so nasty! And bitter!
But I can't stop now!
A girl's gotta have guts!
Seriously nasty...
Skills: [Appraisal LV1] [Poison Fangs LV1] [Spider Thread LV3] [Night Vision LV9] [Poison Resistance LV1] [n% I = W] [Skanda LV1]
Whew... That sure was a meal.
I shouldn't have to worry about starving to death for a while.
The conditions have been met.
You have acquired the title "Kin Eater."
Due to the effects of the Kin Eater title,
you have acquired the skills Taboo (Level 1) and Heretic Magic (Level 1).
Title?
Like, those things you earn in games by meeting certain conditions?
Whoa, even the text looks harsh!
That's obviously a bad title to have!
Heretic Magic Taboo
The skill names are terrible, too.
But finding out that I can gain skills without spending points is big.
Well, that looks sinister.
What kind of effect would it even have, anyway?
That's not something I want to have, is it?
I mean, not that I even know how to level up my skills...
I managed to get it,
but I don't have a clue how to use this Heretic Magic, either.
Since it's "magic," does it require an incantation or something?
But I don't know any magic incantations.
Well, then...
Heretic Magic!
Yeah, I expected that.
Now that I think about it, I probably have tons of siblings with this title,
so it can't be that good, can it?
Titles with conditions that are so easy to meet usually aren't that useful.
But still, titles come with skills, so that makes 'em tasty!
I wonder if I can gain a "Dancer" title by dancing around!
Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey...
Ouch...
Something's caught in my web?
Gulp...
Uh... that's a frog, right?
I think I've heard that frog meat tastes like chicken,
so maybe it'll go down easy?
My eye! My eye!
Poison?! Is this poison?!
There's smoke coming off of it!
And part of my field of vision is missing!
Oh, wait... I'm a spider, so I have lots of eyes!
Hey! This is not funny!
Ow... Is my body melting?
Skill proficiency reached.
You have acquired the skill Acid Resistance (Level 1).
Oh... I think the pain is letting up...
Wait, you can acquire skills that way, too?
Why the hell did I spend my points on Appraisal, then?
For a stupid meal, you've got some nerve picking a fight with me!
If that's what it comes down to, I guess I have to eat you now!
As long as I don't get careless,
that thing's just some pitiful prey that got caught in my web!
Now that I know it's coming, it's easy to dodge!
Take this!
Ow, ow, ow!
Poison Resistance has risen to Level 2.
Oh, really?! Well, I'm kinda busy, here!
This thing... It keeps barfing that disgusting stuff on me!
You're gonna pay! No way are you getting away with this!
Got you!
Finally beat him...
If my first prey put up that much of a fight, the future's looking grim.
Now that I think about it, the way that frog was in pain...
Are my fangs venomous?
I did it!
I got him!
I did it, I did it!
The first-ever prey I've caught with my home!
Just the fact that I've learned my webs can actually hold monsters,
and that prey will wander into them,
means this frog battle has paid off plenty!
Thanks for that, froggy!
Don't think I'll forget about all that barfing you did on me, though.
Congratulations on your admittance.
You all will be carrying the future of this nation.
So you must hone yourselves, mentally and physically,
showing kindness to strangers, and deference to your parents...
Fostering friendship with your peers,
as you pursue your studies in the scholarly and cultural arts.
See that guy? Apparently he's Schlain Zagan Analeit-sama, a prince of this country.
I heard he was a prodigy, but he doesn't look all that strong.
I wonder if there's a way to get close to him.
You're a hit with the ladies.
Stop teasing me.
And isn't that lady next to him Karnatia Seri Anabald-sama, the duke's daughter?
She's a prodigy, too, isn't she?
She's the duke's daughter, a prodigy, and incredibly cute!
She's definitely pretty.
"Incredibly cute," she said.
Oh, give me a break.
Congratulations to you both on your acceptance!
Oh, Oka-chan.
Don't address your teacher with a "chan"!
Good to see you again, Fei-chan.
But you're a new student here yourself, Sensei.
Yeah, I guess so.
It's weird thinking of our teacher as a student.
You think so?
Come on, Shun-kun, sit down!
Wh-Whoa...
I get to experience things along with you guys, like studying and falling in love.
It's like getting to relive my youth! I'm excited!
Uh... what's the matter?
Hey, Sue! What are you doing?!
Sorry, Sensei. This is my younger sister, Sue.
Really?!
Hmm... Not bad at all.
Nii-sama, who is this creepy girl?
Sue, this is Filimøs-san.
She's an elf, and she'll be learning with us at school.
Shun and I have met her before.
She looks young, but she just ages slowly because she's an elf.
She's actually the same age as us.
Nice to meet you!
Likewise.
Katia, are little girls like her the type my brother likes?
No, they're not. Relax.
She's someone we can rely on.
Shun is just showing her the respect she deserves.
You two get along so well!
A little too well, wouldn't you say?
Shun-kun, you haven't done anything weird to your sister, have you?
Of course I haven't!
Oh, I know!
Sue-chan, may I borrow these two for a moment?
Sensei... Are the people you wanted us to meet...
Right!
They're exactly who you think.
And there they are!
It's good to see you two again!
Yo, Oka-chan. You're still tiny, huh?
Don't be rude to our teacher.
It's good to see you again, Sensei.
I'm glad to see you both looking well, Natsume-kun, Hasebe-san.
That's the prince of this place with you, right?
Oh, right, I need to introduce you.
Say hello to the future Sword-King and a future Saint!
The crown prince of the Renxandt Empire and a VIP from the Holy Kingdom of Alleius.
And as you already pointed out,
here we have this country's prince, and the daughter of one of its dukes.
Okay, Oka-chan...
But who are they on the inside?
These two are—
Shunsuke Yamada.
Kanata Ooshima.
Good to see you again.
Ooshima... kun?
Yeah, that's me.
Crazy, right? I was reborn as a girl.
That's you, Ooshima?!
Damn, look how cute you got!
Maybe you're better off like that!
Real nice. It took me a while to get over the difference, y'know.
I bet!
Hell, if it was me, I might've killed myself!
Enough, Natsume! Quit laughing!
Is she someone who reincarnated, too?
It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm Mirei Shinohara.
Shinohara, forget about your sex, you're a different freaking species now!
Give it a rest.
Guess that means we can reincarnate as monsters, though.
Oka-chan, you know anybody else who ended up like her?
There are 11 of us who I've taken under my care,
and none of them have turned into monsters.
Maybe someone who's not accounted for, then.
Someone else might have luck as bad as yours, Shinohara, so don't let it get you down.
Now, now, I'm sure we all have a lot of catching up to do,
so why don't we grab some delicious food and have a chat?
Now that you mention it, I'm damn hungry.
You were already eating non-stop.
I'm just glad the food here is good.
He hasn't become any less irritating.
Come on, we should eat, too.
Yeah.
S-So nasty.
Acid Resistance has risen to (Level 2).
It's bitter... and hurts to eat, but...
Who cares if it's nasty?! I have to live!
And to live...
I have to eat!
I'll survive in this world as a spider!
I'm gonna survive, damn it!
Next time on So I'm a Spider, So What?
My House, On Fire?
See you next time!