It begins with Chise, finally freed from a subservient collar, discovering she can use magic again. Her master Norn, exploded with excitement to see this newfound power, coaxes her outside for a demonstration. The spell Chise weaves isn’t flashy fireworks or floating objects, but something subtler: a magic that bends perception, ensuring the pair go completely unnoticed by anyone around them. For Norn, this blanket of anonymity isn’t just fascinating, it’s an invitation. Seizing the chance, he moves behind her. Right there in the public space, Chise’s flustered by Norn’s bold move.
