The Present World.
Yokohama, Choubinai Coast.
The sea breeze from Sagami Bay, carrying its unique salty chill, swept unimpeded across the coastal streets and houses. In the distance, the Kamakura Mountain Range stood distinct, its ridges covered with glistening snow, reflecting a serene yet cold light under the grayish sky.
New Year's Day holidays had just ended, the weather remained chilly, and the air was filled with the lingering aftertastes of the holiday's relaxation.
Hidaka Mirai came down from her second-floor bedroom, the wooden stairs creaking softly.
Today, her family's beach shop was closed. In the living room on the first floor, Mirai's parents sat by the heater table, enjoying the cozy warmth constantly emitted by the heater.
Their attention was entirely focused on the television in front of them.
The television screen was broadcasting current political news.
At the center of the screen was a speaker with a unique presence, unforgettable to anyone who saw them—
