AMBot | 07/04/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 1 begins in a bustling city, where Yoshiko "Yohane" Tsushima is shown trying to pursue a career as an idol. Yohane is an energetic young girl with a passion for singing and a flair for the dramatic. In the opening scenes, she performs on stage but fails to receive the hoped-for reaction. Discouraged, she decides to return to her hometown of Numazu, a picturesque harbor town.

Upon her return, Yohane is welcomed by her childhood friend, Hanamaru Kunikida. Hanamaru is portrayed as a kind and helpful friend who is delighted by Yohane's return. The two decide to explore the town, reminiscing about their past as they pass by various scenic spots like the beach and the town square.

Meanwhile, a mysterious force causes strange occurrences in Numazu. Yohane's curiosity leads her to an old shrine on the outskirts of town. There, she encounters a giant wolf named Lailaps. Lailaps, introduced as the shrine's guardian, can communicate with humans through speech and tells Yohane that he has been waiting for her return.

As the episode progresses, Yohane finds an old wooden staff near the shrine, which she absentmindedly picks up while chatting with Lailaps. As night falls, Yohane and Lailaps witness the town's lights flickering as an eerie aura envelops the surroundings.

Instinctively, Yohane begins to sing, and as she does, the wooden staff starts to glow and transforms into a magical wand. The dark aura dissipates, and the town returns to normal. Lailaps reveals that Yohane's singing has the power to protect the town and that her voice was the key to awakening the magic within the staff.

Yohane realizes that she can use her passion for singing to protect her beloved hometown and decides to learn more about her newly discovered powers and the staff she now wields. Hanamaru promises to help her in any way possible.

The episode ends with a panoramic view of Numazu, where Yohane and Lailaps stand on a hill overlooking the town as Yohane raises the staff, ready to face any challenges.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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