As Kei and Teri awaken in the ethereal prison of stars and shadows, they struggle to understand their new reality. Disoriented, they recall only fragments of a terrible battle—a glimpse of Lilian's cold smile, the shouts of their comrades, and the blinding flash that tore through time. As they try to make sense of their surroundings, a shimmering memory slips through the haze, reminding them of their bond. This first chapter introduces their imprisonment and foreshadows the trials that lie ahead, revealing snippets of their personalities and past.