The living room of Pedrarruna Manor remained peaceful as Aurora and Shizuka turned the pages of Shards of Remembrance in perfect unison. Angel and Maya had curled up contentedly at their feet, their rhythmic breathing adding to the cozy Sunday atmosphere. The two girls moved quickly through the introduction, completely captivated by how the rookie creator, Minamoto, visually channeled the emotional weight of a character's memories into tangible, reality-bending superpowers.
As they reached the final page of the introductory chapter, expecting the usual transition to a promotional splash page or a corporate advertisement, Shizuka went to close the section. She stopped mid-motion, her red eyes narrowing slightly as her fingers brushed against the edge of the next sheet.
"Oh, that's interesting," Shizuka murmured, a look of genuine surprise crossing her face.
