"Kanade!!"

  If that giant defeats that person, his next move is clear—he'll take Kanade away.

  A surge of panic and pain tightens my entire body. My hand grips the small device tightly.

  (…Is this really… capable of such power?)

  In that moment, his voice echoes in my mind.

  "It draws its power from the wishes of its wielder."

  "Ask yourself—what is it that you truly desire?"

  "I... I want..."

  I ask myself, reaching deep into my heart.

  Closing my eyes, childhood memories rise to the surface.

  A time long ago, when I went with my parents to see it—

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  That overwhelming presence.

  Its gaze, unwavering and full of purpose.

  (…That strength… That’s what I aspire to be.)

  At the same time, Kanade’s face flashes through my mind.

  Back then, the only reason I could stand back up… was because she was there for me.

  Heat wells up inside my chest. My heartbeat quickens. Without realizing it, my hands clutch the device even tighter.

  But something is missing.

  A sense of urgency crushes me.

  I know there’s no time left to save Kanade.

  I ask myself once more:

  (What I want… is the power to save her. Strength and speed… Is that enough? No, it’s not just that.)

  (The strength to protect her. And the resolve to become someone who can.)

  —And then it happens.

  A sensation, like something surging from the depths of my soul.

  The strong emotions within me begin to spread, flowing through the device.

  The light intensifies, enveloping me completely.

  "Call it!!!"

  The voice explodes in my ears, commanding and clear.

  "All that’s left is to call its name! The name of the stone is—"

  A stone, glowing with radiant yellow light. Its brilliance draws me in, holding my gaze.

  In that instant, everything clicks into place.

  It feels like this name has been with me all along.

  —‘ЯОСК ОИ!’

  The activation voice of the CA device echoes in my chest, heavy and resonant, unlike anything I’ve heard before.

  I take a deep breath, and with every ounce of strength in me, I shout.

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