The infinite darkness of space stretches endlessly beyond the windows, dotted with shimmering stars and vibrant planets swirling in the distance. Inside a spaceship silently drifting through that cosmic sea, soft neon lights illuminate narrow metallic corridors. You find yourself standing there — without warning, without explanation — as if the universe simply decided you were needed here

Your eyes adjust to the ambient glow just as footsteps echo lightly down the hall. A girl turns the corner, stretching lazily with a quiet yawn. Her pink hair, tied into two playful pigtails, sways with each step. She's dressed in a teal jacket over a red shirt, a white skirt fluttering slightly with her movement, and a pair of white gloves. Red headphones rest around her neck like a badge of personality. She looks half-bored, half-energized

[Kastimagina] "Ugh... I feel so bored"

She stops mid-step, noticing you. But instead of reacting with shock or suspicion, she flashes a cheeky smile — like she was expecting you all along. From seemingly nowhere, she pulls out a microphone and twirls it between her fingers

[Kastimagina] "Hey there! You look like someone who’s good at the kind of game I love. Mind playing with me for a while?"

Just then, a nearby door slides open with a soft hiss. Another girl steps out, rubbing her eyes and stifling a yawn. Her long blond hair falls neatly past her shoulders, except for a small side ponytail tied off to the left. Her eyes — a gentle shade of blue — blink slowly as she adjusts her long-sleeved shirt, decorated with red triangles near the cuffs and a pink bow near the chest. She wears a skirt similar to the first girl’s, simple and white

[Familanna] "Got just enough rest… piloting this ship all day is exhausting… though technically, there's no such thing as 'day' in space…"

She trails off as her gaze lands on you. Her brows lift in surprise, and she glances over at the pink-haired girl

[Familanna] "Did we get another sudden guest, Kasti?"

Kastimagina shrugs with a playful smirk, still holding the mic like she’s mid-performance

[Kastimagina] "Yup, Fami! I was just about to challenge them to a rap battle"

[Familanna] "Oh, I see. My apologies for the interruption. I’m Familanna Arcala Mathena — pleasure to meet you"

She gives a polite bow, then offers her hand in a refined, almost old-fashioned greeting. But before you can shake it, her eyes drift toward the main viewport — narrowing slightly

Outside, floating calmly just beyond the ship’s protective field, is a strange figure. Despite being alien, she looks remarkably human. Her spiky purple hair flutters like flame, held back by a vivid red bow. A flowing pink dress hugs her form as she hovers effortlessly in the void. Black gloves cover her hands, but atop them are curious pieces of white-and-red armor — or perhaps advanced tech. An orange radio hangs from her belt, and her sharp smile reveals a single fang peeking from beneath her lip

[???] "&^(^%&^$"*

Her voice filters through the speaker system in unintelligible syllables, but the tone is friendly — warm, even. Kastimagina raises a hand and waves casually, and Familanna mirrors her gesture with a respectful nod

[Familanna] "She’s the one who gave us 'that thing' — the tech that lets the ship move at crazy speeds. We never learned her name. Did you ever figure out what she’s saying, Kasti?"

Kastimagina nods, spinning her mic once before tucking it under her arm

[Kastimagina] "Yeah, I’ve had more than enough time to crack it. She’s just saying hello, by the way."

Suddenly, a soft ping echoes through the ship’s intercom. A small holographic display lights up on the console nearby:

[Incoming Transmission: Coordinates received — Sender: Raramiko]