It looked like a perfectly ordinary phenomenon, but it was not that simple.
Though she was only a child, Rin Tohsaka still knew more than most people.
—It was the result of a war being fought by seven Magi, including her father.
And because she knew part of the truth, Rin felt an even greater sense of responsibility.
Yesterday and today, her friend Kotone had not come to school.
The teacher said Kotone was sick, but that did not seem to be the case.
Because Kotone was not the only one who had disappeared.
And as far as Rin knew, Kotone had gone missing in Fuyuki.
Kotone had always trusted Rin, and Rin had always helped Kotone.
So now, Kotone had to be waiting for her to save her.
That was what Rin believed.
Naturally, Rin knew she could ask her father, a Magus, for help.
In Rin's eyes, Magi could do anything. But these past few days, her father had not contacted them, and her mother had strictly forbidden her from disturbing him.
Rin had always obeyed her parents.
But she could not simply ignore a friend in danger.
So, she acted.
After dinner, Rin locked her bedroom door and began her little adventure.
Compared to the Tohsaka Residence, which was practically a fortress, sneaking out through the room on the Zenjo side was far too easy.
She got out in less than five minutes.
Glancing back at the mansion, Rin was still somewhat worried about the scolding she would receive if she were discovered.
But her sense of responsibility as a member of the Tohsaka Family drove her to do it.
—If she could bring Kotone back, then any scolding would be worth it.
Rin brought along her treasure: the Magic Power Pointer her father had given her