Kashima, a wizard perpetually immersed in the affairs of the Department of Magic, found himself at his customary bar, where he encountered the affable Toyohi. As they prepared to depart, Toyohi, with sudden earnestness, confessed, "I have f…

He was taken aback by her sudden confession, yet found himself increasingly drawn into the rhythm of her words as they spent more time together. With each shared thought, their connection deepened. They talked of everything and nothing, and…

The aquarium offered a tranquil escape, yet even here, Kashima seemed determined to unravel the evening. Despite Toyohi's hopeful plans for a pleasant date, mishaps followed them like shadows. A serious error at work ignited a resolve withi…

A creeping emptiness stole into Kashima’s being, a consequence of his depleted power. The thought that he might never weave magic again gnawed at him, driving him to a place steeped in memory – the site of a shared moment with Toyohi. There…