Chapter 1: The Pendant of Destiny Scene 1: A Quiet Afternoon It was a perfectly ordinary Tuesday afternoon. The sun was shining through the classroom window, casting warm light across the desks. The classroom buzzed with the usual chatter of students preparing for the upcoming test. In the back row, Ryo Nishimura sat with his head resting on his hand, staring out the window. "Ryo!" A voice yanked him