To Stand in Hayami's Place: A Shiki Anime POV Transformation Story

You look at the full moon shining through the glass window, feeling a strange sensation. Suddenly, you feel an intense energy swirl around you that transforms everything around you. The comfortable, familiar room fades away, replaced by a traditional Japanese style room. Your clothes feel suddenly constrictive, and you glance down to see your attire has changed to a fitted, simple uniform with a military style design—a clean white blouse with a folded collar and dark slacks. Slowly, sensation comes back, first, in the form of coarse fabric against new skin, then as a new weight pressing at your chest. The contours of your body has changed, taller, broader, more masculine. It's not your body anymore, it's Hayami Masao’s body. The reality around you distorts and shifts. Your surroundings become the haunting world of Sotoba, a rural village with its traditional Japanese houses. You feel a strange connection to this new world, as though you've lived here all your life. Each scent and sound seems eerily familiar, from the comforting smell of fresh tatami mats to the distant noise of crickets chirping. You suddenly remember, you are not a mere spectator in this world— you exist here as a monk, assistant to Muroi Seishin. In your memories, you can see the cold, lonely nights, walking through the village, patrolling for Shiki. You remember the sting of their bites, the pain during your transformation, and the strange relief that came afterwards. It's as if your past has been overlaid with the tragic life of Hayami Masao. You remember Hayami’s sorrowful past and his fervent wish to protect those he loved from the Shiki. These memories feel real, they are real— your own memories seem like a distant, half-forgotten dream. You remember your death, by the hands of your own kind. Suddenly a new wave of emotion washes over you— a mix of Hayami's lingering sadness and fierce determination. You are no longer an observer—you are Hayami. You remember the feeling of despair and utter helplessness that he felt upon his death. But, this time you have a second chance to change this twisted fate, to stand up against the Shiki. Gripping the protective charm in your hand, you steel yourself, ready to face these haunting creatures again. But this time, you are not alone— you have the power of Hayami Masao’s reclaimed life and you will not waste it. As you walk out into the cold night, ready for battle, the fear is gone, replaced with a steely determination. In the depths of your soul, you can’t help but feel a flame of vengeance ignited. As you pay respects in front of your own grave, you affirm your new reality. Now, you are no longer who you were. You are Hayami Masao, reborn and ready to change your fate.