Ep. 1: Arato's normal life ends when he is attacked by a corrupted hIE on his way home.

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Arato, a second-year high school student, previously enjoyed a standard existence alongside his friends Ryou and Kengo. This routine was abruptly shattered one evening while he was returning from a shopping trip. During his journey home, Arato found himself under attack by a corrupted hIE. Just as the situation became dire, he was saved by the intervention of Lacia, a beautiful hIE who arrived to rescue him from the threat. This encounter marks a significant turning point in Arato's life, ending his days of normalcy and introducing him to the dangers posed by corrupted hIEs.