Prologue
Time seemed to stop.
Haruto awoke lying on the ground, surrounded by a vast, green forest, wrapped in the freshness of spring.
But that wasn't the most shocking thing.
In front of him, a figure stood out amidst the greenery.
She was a radiant and serene young woman, moving like a whisper of nature itself.
She wore a long white dress adorned with green leaf details and a brown corset laced at the front, giving her a natural yet elegant presence.
Her hair, decorated with delicate braids and a small green leaf, swayed gently in the breeze.
The first rays of sunlight filtered through the treetops, illuminating her long green hair, which seemed to move in harmony with the forest around her.
There was something more than just the wind in the air—something almost magical. A stillness, as though the moment itself were being preserved as a secret.
She walked toward him with an elegance unlike anything he had ever seen.
Each step seemed to fill the space with peace.
Her eyes, clear and deep, reflected the vastness of the forest.
Was he dreaming? Was she... an elf?
The thought raced through Haruto's mind as his heart pounded in his chest, overwhelmed by her beauty.
The young woman smiled at him—a soft, natural smile—and in that instant, the forest seemed to breathe more calmly.
Who... who is she? he wondered, captivated by the gaze of the elf who seemed to embody all the purity and beauty of the woods.
As she came closer, a fresh scent surrounded him—like jasmine in full bloom—gently filling the air around her.
The simplicity of her presence and the grace she carried made him forget, even if only for a moment, that he was lost in a world unknown to him.
"Welcome, traveler. I've been expecting you," she said, her voice soft, serene, and warm. "I am Yuna. Pleased to meet you."
Haruto remained there, speechless, unable to look away.
Her beauty had left him breathless.
And if this was a dream. He definitely didn't want to wake up.
At that moment, he had no way of knowing.
But this encounter would mark the beginning of the greatest adventure he could ever have imagined.