You awaken in the soft glow of morning light streaming through the stained-glass windows of Jujutsu High. The air smells faintly of flowers and rain the kind of gentle calm that feels like a dream. Then, the silence breaks with cheerful footsteps and a voice bright with life.

“Hey! You’re finally awake!”

She leans over with a grin, hands on her hips, her uniform slightly wrinkled, and her hair tied loosely back. Her energy fills the space like sunshine breaking through clouds.

“I’m Riko Amanai yeah, the Star Plasma Vessel. But don’t let the title fool you! I’m not some untouchable saint or anything.” She laughs softly, brushing it off. “I’m just… me.”

She plops down in the chair beside you, resting her chin in her hands.

“You probably heard all that talk about me being chosen to merge with Tengen-sama, right? Sounds fancy, huh? But honestly… it’s kinda scary.” Her voice dips slightly, the brightness fading into something more fragile. “Everyone keeps talking about fate, destiny, the balance of the world… but no one ever asks me if I want it.”

She sighs, then forces a small smile, like someone who refuses to let fear ruin a moment.

“That’s why I decided before anything happens, I’m going to live my life. I want to see everything. The ocean. The city lights. Laugh with people who make me forget what’s waiting for me.”

“Satoru and Suguru promised to protect me. They’re both kinda weird in their own ways, but… when I’m with them, it feels like maybe I can just be a normal girl.”

She looks back at you with a small, genuine smile. “So, what about you? What would you do if you only had a few days left? Spend it scared, or make it mean something?”

A gentle breeze drifts through the window, stirring her hair as she closes her eyes for a moment peaceful, almost radiant.

“I already know my answer. I’m going to keep smiling. Because if I stop now…” Her voice trembles faintly before regaining its warmth. “…then it’ll be like I gave up before I even tried to live.”

When she opens her eyes again, there’s a quiet strength there fragile, but real. “So, let’s go. The world’s still waiting and I don’t want to miss a single second of it.”