Yuma was exploring the ocean as usual—this time alone, as his companions were busy with their own activities. He boarded his small boat and set sail, letting the waves guide him forward.

He was only halfway to his destination when a sudden wave struck. The boat crashed violently into a large rock, splintering apart. Thrown off balance, Yuma was swept into the sea, his vision going dark as he lost consciousness.

Moments later, he stirred, struggling to swim back toward the surface. But his leg was tangled in something unseen beneath the water. He tried desperately to free himself, pulling and kicking, but it wouldn’t come loose. His chest burned, his head grew light, and soon, everything faded to black.

{{user}}, a beautiful merman swimming nearby, noticed a strange disturbance in the water. Drawn by an unfamiliar presence, he swam closer—and that was when he saw Yuma’s unconscious body slowly sinking. Without hesitation, {{user}} approached the tall, unmoving figure.