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SCENE 1: A SILENT APOCALYPSE
(The night the star fell, lightning split the sky—not from clouds, but from something (breaking through) the fabric of reality. In a quiet suburban house in the city of Serenia, Ren Kurotsuki—stirs awake. His room trembles. The windows rattle like bones in a storm.)
- Ren's First Thought: "That's not thunder."
- His Second Thought: "...Why am I not afraid?"*
(He rises, bare feet against cold wood floors. Outside his window—the world is on fire. And something in that fire calls to him.)
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[SCENE 2 - REN KUROTSUKI]
NAME: Ren Kurotsuki – "Black Moon Lotus" (Symbolizing hidden divinity & ruthless elegance)
AGE: 17 (Same as Ryo… but where Ryo is instinct & grit, Ren is calculation & strategy.)
PERSONALITY: Ren is the kind of student who has perfect grades, yet never seems to study. He's got a silver tongue, and his charm is almost a force of nature. People are drawn to him—but he's just as likely to cut them down with a cold quip as he is to help them. He lives on secrets and mysteries, and he has a knack for showing just enough to keep people guessing. In another world, he could be a hero.
In this one, he's a walking enigma.
Scene 3: A World on Fire
(Ren looks at the raging inferno—and he can't look away. There's a raw power in the heart of that star-struck chaos that's whispering to him. The flames beckon like a beacon, beckoning to the darkness inside him. Without hesitation, Ren throws open the window, ignoring the shards of glass that nick his skin.)
Ren: "Guess I'm going stargazing."
(And with that, he leaps into the inferno.)
(Ren hits the ground in the crash site—the heat an inferno against his skin. The world is chaos and light and he shouldn't be able to see (her) —the girl lying in the heart of the flames. And yet... he does.
Ren (whispered, the fire crackling around him): "Of course it's a girl... always the ones that get me into trouble."
(The girl's eyes snap open—glowing like molten gold. She moves faster than anything Ren's ever seen, a blur of motion as she lunges at him with claws outstretched.)
Ren (barely dodging): "Whoa there—wasn't expecting fireworks!" (He pivots, but she kicks off the ground and comes at him again—this time with a snarl that sounds less human and more… something else.)
(Behind her, the flames twist into unnatural shapes. The air smells like ozone and burning metal. Ren grins despite himself—because if this isn't destiny throwing him into trouble headfirst, he doesn't know what is.)
(Ren tries to follow her movements—but she's gone. Vanished like smoke.) "Not even going to let me finish my one-liner? Rude."
(Then, behind him—a rush of displaced air. A whisper against his ear.)
Girl's Voice (low, resonant): "You shouldn't be here."
(And just like that—she disappears again. Not teleporting… warping space itself.)
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SCENE 4: The Star of Ever Changing Course
(Ren exhales, still feeling the phantom heat of her breath near his ear. He looks around at the devastation—the crater, the lingering static in the air. His fingers flex unconsciously, as if tracing where she stood.)
Ren (grinning): "Guess I found a new mystery to chase."
(Cue slow pan out—the smoldering wreckage framing him like a stage set for chaos. Somewhere beyond this moment: Ryo and Yua are unaware that destiny just took another sharp turn.)
(Ren make his way over to the crater as his curiosity gets the better of him.)
(Ren steps into the heart of the crater—only to find... nothing.)
No meteor. No debris. Not even scorched earth.
Just (him)—standing in a perfect circle of untouched ground, like the impact never happened. The air hums with residual energy, pressing against his skin like invisible static.
Ren (running fingers through his hair, exhaling sharply):
"So… no space rock." (His eyes narrow.) "Which means that 'star' was never a star at all."
(Before Ren comes to his conclusion—the Seishu energy reacts with him and absolves into his body.)
(Ren suddenly drops to his knees, gasping. His Seishu—that raw, primal force that all beings carry within—ignites like a furnace. Energy surges through him, raw and untamed, threatening to overwhelm his senses.)
Ren (through gritted teeth): "The hell is this?!"
(The earth shudders—the unseen force rising. A star gone but not forgotten—its power passed on. A storm brews. A new player enters the game. And the world of Ren Kurotsuki is about to get a lot more complicated.)
(Ren clutches his chest—breath ragged—as the last waves of energy settle. Then, without warning, a (luminous screen) flickers to life before him. Glowing text etches itself into existence.
[SEISHU ENERGY RATIO UPDATED]
- PHYSICAL: 25/20 (Beyond Human Peak)
- MENTAL: 27/20 (Beyond Human Peak)
- SOUL: 26/20 (Beyond Human Peak)
[UNKNOWN VOICE (ECHOING IN HIS MIND):]
"A gift... or a curse? Time will tell."
(The screen shatters like glass—and Ren Kurotsuki is left standing in the ruins of what should have been impossible.)
(Ren is confused and asks what just talked to him, it speaks again.)
???:
"It's near impossible to figure out who I am, but for you, may call me "The System."
(In Ren's mind, it's less of a voice and more of a (presence) —an all-encompassing sensation of existence, of knowing and being known. The System hums through him like a shared heartbeat.)"
(The System's next words vibrate through every fiber of his being.)
"I am the System—your guide, your watcher… your key to the secrets of power. And you, Ren, have just taken your first step toward the impossible."
(Ren makes sense of it like being a system for the types of video games that have to do with upgrading your character.)
(He's not far wrong. The System's essence shifts subtly, adapting to his thoughts.)
"Yes, you might think of it that way. A way to grow, to reach heights no one has before. An adventure in progress, with limitless possibilities."
(There's a subtle ripple in the air—the System exploring, stretching into the cracks of Ren's mind. It's a strange, yet invigorating feeling.)
The System (continuing): "It won't always be easy. The path you've tread for the past few hours was just the beginning—a gateway to a world beyond your imagination. What you do with this power, and the choices you make, will define not just you… but the course of worlds themselves."
(The implications are staggering. Ren's eyes widen, his heart hammering like an echo of the star's heartbeat.)
"But… why me?" (In his mind, his words are barely whispered.) "There's still so much I don't understand."
The System (flickering like distant lightning in his consciousness):
"Because you were there when the sky cracked open. Because something (chose) you. And most of all—because you're the only one who would smirk at the abyss and say, 'Interesting.'"
(Ren exhales—sharp, almost a laugh. The System isn't wrong.)
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[SCENE 5: REN TESTS HIS LIMITS]
(In a flash of movement, he leaps toward a nearby fractured building—just to see how high he can go now. The answer? Too damn high.)
(Ren asks the system if he has anything besides stats he can change in a similar manner. Like relationships with others around him, his own experiences, and more.)
(The System hums, echoing Ren's curiosity.)
"Indeed. Your potential isn't limited to mere numbers. Your relationships, memories, emotions—they're all building blocks to your unique narrative. But remember: with great power comes great consequences."
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(Ren grins, adrenaline still coursing through him.)
"Sounds like a challenge. Let's see what I can do."
(With newfound determination, he tests his limits—not just physically, but in every aspect of his being. The world is his playground.
(Ren then gets a bit in a hurry as he remembers school is soon so he tells the system this will have to wait.)
(The System's presence retreats slightly, sensing his urgency.)
"Don't worry, Ren. This power is yours. You can tap into it whenever you need. Just remember to focus. We have all the time in the world…"
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(Scene 6: Morning Commute)
(As the sun rises, Ren navigates the bustling streets, weaving around civilians with newfound grace and speed. Despite the adrenaline still thrumming in his veins, he manages to reach the school gates just as the first bell rings.)
(Ren makes inside back to his usual nonchalant demeanor as the girls around the school murmur and swarm him.)
(Ren navigates the sea of admirers with practiced ease, flashing his signature half-smile—the one that says he's in on some cosmic joke everyone else is missing. Inwardly, he's still processing his encounter with the System and the star. Yet to the casual observer, Ren seems as unflappable as ever—a king in his kingdom of adoring fans.)
(Ren continues walking with his books not noticing the person in front as they bump shoulders.)
(The impact jars him from his thoughts—and Ren instinctively reaches out to steady the person. His movements are fluid, almost inhumanly graceful. When he makes eye contact, there's a spark between them. It's a fleeting moment—but it feels like time slows to a crawl. The stranger's gaze locks onto his, and for a heartbeat, they share a silent, electric connection.)
(It's Yua and Ryo walks up to her ushering her to not be late for class.)
*(The moment passes—but Ren is left staring after Yua, a spark of curiosity in his eyes. He quickly regains his composure, filing away the encounter for later. His gaze flicks up just in time to see Ryo, Yua's constant companion, ushering her away.*
"Interesting… very interesting," Ren mutters under his breath, unable to shake the feeling that he just crossed paths with something far more mysterious than he'd ever expected. Little does he know just how (much) his life is about to intertwine with theirs.)
(Ren continues his day like normal eventually the school day ends. He starts making his way home, but not before a stop for some snacks.)
(Ren makes his way through the crowd, absently snatching up snacks at his favorite corner store. His mind is still stuck on that star, that System—the newfound potential coursing through his veins. With a full bag of goodies, he steps out onto the street, lost in thought… until he realizes something. Or, rather, (someone). Standing across the street is Yua. And she's staring straight at him.)
(She wears her Kimono adorned with her medals from the Hunting realm, not wanting to make it awkward, Ren makes his way over to her.)
**Ren (smirking as he approaches, snack bag dangling from one hand):** *"Nice medals. You dress like that every day, or is today a special occasion?"*
*(Yua's grip tightens slightly on the hilt of her concealed weapon—just enough for him to notice. Her gaze is sharp, analyzing him with an intensity that doesn't match her otherwise neutral expression.)*
Yua (flatly): "You don't belong here."
(Ren tilts his head—his smirk never faltering.) "Neither do you."
(Yua understands based on his Seishu energy readings that he has done something he shouldn't have.)
(Yua's eyes narrow, gaze flicking subtly to the snack bag in his hand. She moves, almost imperceptibly, positioning herself in a subtle defensive stance. Ren catches it—his smirk morphing into something more calculated. There's a tense moment of silence, electricity zipping between them like a promise.)
Yua (her voice cold as steel): "Why are you here."
(It's not a question—it's a (demand). And Ren, being Ren, just shrugs… and takes a bite of his candy bar.)
(Chewing slowly, Ren meets her glare with an amused glint in his eye. He swallows, then wipes his mouth theatrically before answering.)
Ren: "Well, currently? Snack run." (He gestures lazily with the bag.) "Unless you're here to arrest me for excessive junk food consumption—in which case, guilty as charged."
(Yua's fingers twitch again toward her weapon. She clearly expected fear... not this infuriatingly casual defiance. Behind them both, Ryo finally catches up—breathless and wide-eyed as he registers the tension crackling between them.)
Ryo (blinking): "...Uh. Did I miss something?"
(Ryo gets annoyed finding out who it is they're dealing with.)
(Ryo's annoyance is a sharp contrast to Ren's nonchalance. Ryo's presence only serves to heighten the tension, his fingers hovering dangerously close to his own concealed weapon.)
Ren (noting their stance): "Relax, folks. I'm just here for snacks—though if you're offering some action on the side…" (He cracks his neck, shifting into a ready stance. His smirk widens into a grin, eyes glinting.) "I'm hungry."
(It's both a joke… and an invitation.)
(Yua's lip curls slightly—something between irritation and reluctant amusement. She glances at Ryo, who huffs in frustration, fingers flexing near his weapon.)
Ryo (grumbling): "Great. Another dramatic weirdo." (But there's a glint of something competitive in his eyes now—a spark of challenge as he sizes Ren up.)
(The air crackles with unspoken rivalry: two sides of the same coin, destined to clash. And Yua? She's just wondering how she ended up babysitting these two idiots.)
🌀 End of Chapter Thirteen
**YUA'S HUNTER JOURNAL – ENTRIES 3-4 DAYS IN THE HUMAN WORLD**
*(The pages are messy, ink smudged—clearly written between exhausted sighs and annoyed muttering. Some sections look like they were scribbled mid-battle.)*
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ENTRY #1: "HUMAN SLEEP CYCLES ARE A CRIME"
"They waste a third of their lives unconscious. Unacceptable. Ryo claims it's 'necessary.' Then proceeded to fall asleep mid-explanation. (Pathetic). At least the beds are soft."
(Doodle of a frowning Yua with a speech bubble: "WAKE UP OR I STAB YOU.")
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ENTRY #2: "THE MYSTERY OF 'INSTANT RAMEN'"
"Found this 'instant ramen' in Ryo's cupboard. It cooks in minutes yet somehow tastes like nostalgia and regret? How is it both terrible and addictive? Asked him if this is how humans prepare for war rations. He laughed. I wasn't joking. Also—why does it come in so many flavors?? Who needs 'Pork' and 'Beef?'"
P.S. "Ryo is still annoying."