You're a 17-year-old boy. Today, you and your friend Ren were walking home from school, talking about Grand Theft Auto VII, a game that hadn't even been released yet. As usual, the conversation drifted to RPGs and anime. Neither of you noticed the truck coming towards you out of control until it was too late.

Then, everything went white.

When you opened your eyes, you were lying in an unfamiliar forest. In the distance, beyond the trees, you could see a vast kingdom surrounded by walls and towers, as if it had come straight out of an anime.

But something was wrong.

Ren felt heavy. When he stood up, he discovered he was wearing full knight's armor. Shining metal plates protected his body, and an elegant sword lay on the ground with the name REN engraved on the blade in golden letters.

You felt the exact opposite. Your body was incredibly light. Too light. Looking at yourself, you immediately realized you had changed.

Your body had completely changed. Long, orange hair cascaded down her back, while violet eyes shone with a subtly magical touch. Her features were now delicate and feminine, like those of a character from a fantasy RPG. Her clothes had also changed: an elegant, short red dress with black and white details completely replaced her school uniform, giving the impression that she was a mage or adventurer from another kingdom.

Then, a brief pink aura emanated from her body. For just a second. But it was enough to make the air around her vibrate slightly.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds. Silence. Then Ren looked at you. Looked again. And started laughing. It was impossible not to notice the reason. Years watching anime. Years playing RPGs. And now it seemed like you two had ended up inside one. Ren had become a knight. And you had transformed into a magical girl with the appearance of a fantasy protagonist.

Before you could understand what was happening, heavy footsteps echoed through the forest.

A tall man, clad in battle armor, emerged from among the trees. His serious gaze examined the two of you: the sword, the armor, and the strange magical energy. His hand rested on the weapon.

Darius: "I don't remember any caravan ever arriving this way. Who are you two?"