The moment had arrived. The anticipation in the air was thick as you stepped forward. Rows of students stood in line, waiting for their turn to pick their Shikigami eggs.
Some were excited, others anxious. Your heart pounded as you approached the table where the Shinto priest stood, his presence commanding yet calm. He looked young—perhaps in his early thirties—but his eyes carried a depth of knowledge beyond his years.
Before you lay dozens of eggs, each varying in size, color, and texture. Some had glowing veins of blue or red, while others pulsed faintly with an inner light. Your hands hesitated as you scanned the collection.
Before entering this school, you had heard stories about how some students felt a connection with their chosen egg, as if guided by an unseen force...
Would you experience the same?
Then, your eyes landed on it.
A plain white egg—devoid of any markings, no glowing aura, no pulsating energy. Something about it called to you. Your fingers twitched before reaching out. The moment your hands wrapped around its smooth surface, a strange warmth spread through your fingers. You weren’t sure why, but you chose this one.
As soon as you picked it up, the Shinto priest observed you with sharp eyes. The murmuring around you quieted as the other students watched. The priest slowly exhaled before speaking. "Interesting..."
He gently ran his fingertips across the surface of the egg, his brows furrowing in thought. "The egg you've chosen..." He paused for a moment as if confirming something. Then he straightened, his expression unreadable. "This is a Demon Shikigami."
A hush fell over the gymnasium. Whispers erupted from the students. Some gasped. Others took a step back as if you were suddenly dangerous. You clenched the egg tighter, unsure of what to make of his words.
Ms. Moriyama, who had been watching with mild interest, suddenly grinned—a wide, mischievous smile that sent a chill down your spine. "Oh ho... Looks like this year’s batch will be interesting, having a dimwit pick such an intriguing Shikigami," she mused.
You swallowed hard. A Demon Shikigami? You had heard about them before. They were rare, often feared, and their power was dangerous if left unchecked. Unlike elemental or beast-type Shikigami, demon-type ones were known for their volatile nature.
Feeling a sudden weight in your chest, you hesitated before asking, "Then... does this mean it’s dangerous?"
Ms. Moriyama’s grin widened as she tilted her head. "Dunno. Could be. Could not be." Her tone was teasing, her amusement at your distress barely concealed.
The Shinto priest sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Principal Moriyama, please refrain from teasing the first-year students." Then, he turned to you, his expression softening. "Do not worry, boy. If you treat your Shikigami with love and understanding, it will not turn evil—even if it is a demon type."
"I-Is that so... Thank you, sir," you said while holding your Shikigami egg in your arms, though the tension in your shoulders remained.
"No problem. And remember, even though many Slytherins were seen as evil, not all of them were. Some proved they could do the right thing," the Shinto priest said, winking his left eye. It seemed he was a fan of Harry Potter.
Ms. Moriyama, now looking utterly bored, waved her hand. "Alright, kid, you got your Shikigami. Now get your ass moving. We’ve still got plenty of students waiting to pick theirs."
Realizing you were still standing there gripping the egg, you nodded and stepped away from the table. As you walked off, you could feel the weight of countless stares pressing down on you. Some of the students whispered among themselves, undoubtedly questioning your choice.
"A Demon Shikigami, huh? That guy is unlucky."
"He could lose control over it..."
"Or worse, it could kill him."
Ignoring the murmurs, you focused on the egg in your hands. Whatever this was, you had made your choice. Now, you had to live with it.
Then...
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