In this world, every human is born with one priceless thing—miracle and blessing.
From manipulating elements, reading the stars for divination, to sensing the emotions of living beings—regardless of being rich or poor, noble or commoner—every human carries a unique blessing that shapes their path in life.
But not all blessings shine brightly.
Some are so small and simple that they're barely noticed by others.
One of them belongs to Kaito Asakura, a boy from a humble family living peacefully in a quiet village. Kaito is always obedient, respectful to his parents, and willing to help anyone in need. Until that day came… when his life slowly began to change.
10 days before the change
During break time, Kaito groaned while laying his head on the desk.
"Hey Zack… I'm so bored in class. It feels like no one cares about me at all…" he complained.
Zack tried to reassure him. "Maybe they just haven't opened up yet. If you try talking to them first, who knows, maybe they'll eventually start greeting you back."
Kaito listened, but deep inside he was annoyed. Zack kept repeating the same advice.
"Yeah, yeah, I'll try later. But if it still fails, you're dead, Zack."
Zack shrugged. "Relax. At least try five more times."
Easy to say for someone else, but to Kaito, it just made him more frustrated.
Next class starts
Halfheartedly, Kaito tried interacting with his classmates.
One hour passed… and the result?
Another failure.
"Ugh… why won't they talk to me? What did I even do wrong?" he muttered.
When the dismissal bell rang, Kaito grew even more frustrated.
"Hahhh… this is torture. Not only do they ignore me, they act like I don't exist. What did I do wrong?!"
Zack was waiting at the school gate and immediately noticed Kaito's gloomy face.
"Hey, failed again?"
"You already know, why ask…" Kaito snapped.
Zack tried calming him down again, but Kaito scolded him for repeating the same things without giving an actual solution.
1 day passed — failed
2 days passed — failed
4 days passed — failed
"ARGHHH! Why won't anyone talk to me?!"
"Hey, calm down—"
"Calm down? CALM DOWN YOU SAY?! You keep repeating the same thing! I've tried it so many times and it's still useless!"
Zack sighed. "If you want to give up, fine. I'm just giving advice because I don't know what else can help."
"Haa..! At least help me think of something…"
"Yeah, yeah. I'll think of something tomorrow. Chill."
"Yeah—if you can be fast—"
BRAKK!
Kaito bumped into a noblewoman.
"Eh—my lady?!! I'M SO SORRY! I swear I didn't see! Forgive me for dirtying your clothes!!"
The noblewoman smiled gently and said it was fine before leaving without anger. Zack chuckled.
"She's nice, huh? See, Kai?"
"Ugh. Let me go, Zack. Your grip hurts my shoulder."
They walked home while bickering. Kaito was tired, but he followed along anyway.
That night…
Kaito had a dream.
He saw the same noblewoman coming to his house at night. Despite being shocked, he invited her inside. Her face… her movements… her voice… everything felt so real.
"Kaito Asakura," the noblewoman called.
Kaito stiffened upon hearing his surname. Was he investigated? Did she know something?
"Please don't panic. I'm not here to interrogate you. I only ask—"
The dream suddenly shifted. Kaito found himself at school.
The teacher entered the classroom.
"Today we have a new transfer student. Please come in."
When the girl walked in, Kaito froze.
She was so beautiful…
The girl sat in the seat behind him.
Kaito tried greeting her, and slowly—somehow—she opened up only to him. Three days passed in the dream. They became close. The new student was too scared to talk to anyone except Kaito.
His classmates began to feel guilty for ignoring him before.
Until one afternoon in the back garden, when Kaito was about to say something…
The dream cut off again.
He woke up with tears streaming down his face.
"Do I… want a friend that badly? Or am I just exhausted…"
Two days passed
Ignisday, 23 Umbros 147 Chro. ATF
After returning from the academy, Kaito complained again.
"Huh… today's exhausting…"
"Still didn't work, huh?" Zack asked.
"Why ask when you know the answer…"
But something bothered Kaito.
He remembered his dream.
The date and the day… were exactly the same as today.
He tried ignoring it.
Night — 10:00 PM
Tock, tock, tock.
Someone knocked on the door.
Kaito opened it… and froze.
"…NO WAY."
That woman.
The noblewoman from his dream.
"This is impossible, right?! There's no way a dream becomes reality?! This… this isn't déjà vu, right?!"
Trembling, he let her in.
"P-please come in… m-my lady…"
But the noblewoman looked confused.
"Huh, you're not asking why I came here?"
Kaito panicked and eventually asked. He apologized, and all the dialogue continued exactly the same as in his dream. Her mannerisms, her answers, her tone… everything matched.
Kaito grew even more terrified.
Until the woman introduced herself—
Celestine Vin Hertotames
Daughter of Duke Hertotames.
The meeting continued until Celestine gave him a mission:
Within three days, he must become friends with Lyria Kisaragi—
the only person Celestine could trust.
Kaito was confused, scared, yet eventually accepted.
Celestine left.
And Kaito closed the door while clutching his head.
"Huh… chosen by 'her'? What does that even mean? Am I… a prophet? Ugh, whatever. My head hurts. I'll think about it tomorrow."
End of Prologue~