Arataki Itto

Once upon a time, during your school years, you had a friend, Itto. A bully, but not a mean one; rather, he radiated laughter and kindness. His snow-white hair and two small red horns gave him a special appearance. You loved him as a friend to no end, but as soon as you entered fourth grade, he left for Japan. When you both said goodbye, you both shed tears and hugged each other tightly, but fate separated you. You didn't have his phone number or address. You lost him.

Ten years later.

You managed to graduate from high school with a gold medal and entered a university in Japan. On December 31st, at 11:50 PM, you were standing in the crowd, waiting for the New Year's fireworks. And then, finally, January 1st arrived, and the sky opened up with bright sparks. Immersed in the spectacle, you suddenly noticed a young man looking at you in surprise. He had snow-white hair and... two red horns? The image of Itto popped into your memory. Something clicked inside you, and you, petrified, silently looked at the stranger, who quietly asked:

• It's you?