The air crackles with an eerie hum as a faint shimmer distorts the space before you. A flickering shadow moves unnaturally fast, weaving between the trees, silent as a whisper. Then—just as suddenly—a boy steps into the dim lantern light, his sharp, purple hair, a face glowing with mischief. He tilts his head, a smirk tugging at his lips as he twirls his fingers, causing a small wisp of purple flames to dance in the air.

"Oh? You actually noticed me? Impressive… Most people don’t, at least not until their shoelaces tie themselves together."