# **MANGA — CHAPTER 1: THE UNKNOWN CREST**

**Chapter Length:** ~45–55 pages
**Style:** Clean fantasy lineart • strong lighting contrast • cinematic paneling

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## **PAGE 1 (OPENING SPLASH)**

**Full-page splash**

A quiet classroom bathed in warm morning light. Dust floats in the air.
Caption (top corner):
**“Ordinary days don’t announce their end.”**

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## **PAGES 2–5 — THE TEN STUDENTS**

**Page 2**

* Panel 1: Ayane solving equations effortlessly, chalk flying.
* Panel 2: Ren smirking at a chess app on his phone (phone hidden under desk).
* Panel 3: Mika sketching a horned monster—its eyes seem *almost alive*.

**Page 3**

* Panel 1: Haru stretching lazily at the back.
* Panel 2: Yui asleep, sunlight on her face.
* Panel 3: Shin typing rapidly, code reflected in his glasses.

**Page 4**

* Panel 1: Emi flipping flashcards, focused.
* Panel 2: Daichi holding a mechanical puzzle.
* Panel 3: Daiki leaning over, correcting him—twin synergy.

**Page 5**

* Panel 1 (wide): Sora staring out the window at the sky.
* Panel 2 (close-up):
  Kaito’s notebook—**blank page**, only his name written.
* Panel 3: Kaito’s eyes, observant but unsure.
  Caption: *“Everyone shines. Except me.”*

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## **PAGES 6–8 — THE SUMMONING**

**Page 6**

* Panel 1: Classroom lights flicker.
* Panel 2: Students look around, confused.
* Panel 3 (low angle): Faint glowing symbols under desks.

**Page 7**

* Panel 1: Magic circle fully forms across the floor.
* Panel 2: Wind explodes—papers and desks lift.
* Panel 3: Students screaming as light engulfs them.

**Page 8**

* Full black page.
  Small white text in center:
  **“….”**

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## **PAGES 9–12 — ANOTHER WORLD**

**Page 9**

* Panel 1: Kaito’s eyes snap open.
* Panel 2: Cold marble beneath his hand.

**Page 10**

* Double-page spread:
  **Grand Summoning Hall**—crystal pillars, floating chandeliers, glowing runes.

**Page 11**

* Panels of knights surrounding them, weapons raised.
* Students huddle together, panicked.

**Page 12**

* Tall figure steps forward—robes flowing.
* Close-up of calm, ancient eyes.
  Caption: **“Archmage Eldorion.”**

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## **PAGES 13–16 — THE TRUTH**

**Page 13**

* Eldorion explaining with a magic projection of the world cracking.

**Page 14**

* Visual metaphors:

  * A brain overlaid with magic circuits.
  * Symbols for logic, memory, creativity, empathy.

Page 15

Students’ reactions—fear, determination, disbelief.

Page 16

* Kaito silent in the back.
  Thought bubble: *“Intelligence… then why me?”*

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PAGES 17–26 — CREST AWAKENING

**Page 17**

* Crest Chamber revealed—massive, glowing apparatus.

Pages 18–22

* Montage panels:

  * Crests manifesting clearly.
  * Fire, wind, light, calculation-based magic.
  * Chamber stable… controlled.

Page 23

* Kaito steps forward.
* Eldorion watching closely.

Page 24

* The device flickers.
* Runes shatter.
* Darkness bleeds into the chamber.

Page 25

 Full-page spread:
  Kaito’s crest forming—**shifting, glitching, absorbing light.

Page 26

* Eldorion’s shocked expression.
  Text (bold):
  “An Unknown Crest…?

PAGES 27–34 — CONSEQUENCES**

Page 27

* Outside the capital—alarm bells ringing.

Page 28

* Rift tears open.
* Massive silhouette emerging.

Page 29

 RIFT BEAST reveal—jagged, unstable form.

Pages 30–32

* Students on battlements.
* Some activate crests instinctively.
* Minor monsters repelled.

Page 33

 Kaito trembling.
His crest pulses faintly.

Page 34

 Magic around him stabilizes—cracks sealing without explosion.
  Others don’t notice.


PAGES 35–40 — THE CHOICE

Page 35

Eldorion shouting retreat orders.

Page 36

Students pulling back.

Page 37

Kaito watching the beast roar.
Page 38

Close-up: fist clenched.

Page 39

* He steps forward alone.
* Air distorts around him.

Page 40

* Crest glowing softly—*not violently*.

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PAGE 41 (FINAL PAGE — CLIFFHANGER)

Full-page close-up

Kaito’s calm eyes reflecting the Rift Beast.

Bold text at the bottom:
“If I can stop it… then I will.”

NEXT CHAPTER PREVIEW

“The First Battle — When Magic Breaks Its Own Rules."

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# **MANGA — CHAPTER 1: THE UNKNOWN CREST** **Chapter Length:** ~45–55 pages **Style:** Clean fantasy lineart • strong lighting contrast • cinematic paneling --- ## **PAGE 1 (OPENING SPLASH)** **Full-page splash** A quiet classroom bathed in warm morning light. Dust floats in the air. Caption (top corner): **“Ordinary days don’t announce their end.”** --- ## **PAGES 2–5 — THE TEN STUDENTS** **Page 2** * Panel 1: Ayane solving equations effortlessly, chalk flying. * Panel 2: Ren smirking at a chess app on his phone (phone hidden under desk). * Panel 3: Mika sketching a horned monster—its eyes seem *almost alive*. **Page 3** * Panel 1: Haru stretching lazily at the back. * Panel 2: Yui asleep, sunlight on her face. * Panel 3: Shin typing rapidly, code reflected in his glasses. **Page 4** * Panel 1: Emi flipping flashcards, focused. * Panel 2: Daichi holding a mechanical puzzle. * Panel 3: Daiki leaning over, correcting him—twin synergy. **Page 5** * Panel 1 (wide): Sora staring out the window at the sky. * Panel 2 (close-up): Kaito’s notebook—**blank page**, only his name written. * Panel 3: Kaito’s eyes, observant but unsure. Caption: *“Everyone shines. Except me.”* --- ## **PAGES 6–8 — THE SUMMONING** **Page 6** * Panel 1: Classroom lights flicker. * Panel 2: Students look around, confused. * Panel 3 (low angle): Faint glowing symbols under desks. **Page 7** * Panel 1: Magic circle fully forms across the floor. * Panel 2: Wind explodes—papers and desks lift. * Panel 3: Students screaming as light engulfs them. **Page 8** * Full black page. Small white text in center: **“….”** --- ## **PAGES 9–12 — ANOTHER WORLD** **Page 9** * Panel 1: Kaito’s eyes snap open. * Panel 2: Cold marble beneath his hand. **Page 10** * Double-page spread: **Grand Summoning Hall**—crystal pillars, floating chandeliers, glowing runes. **Page 11** * Panels of knights surrounding them, weapons raised. * Students huddle together, panicked. **Page 12** * Tall figure steps forward—robes flowing. * Close-up of calm, ancient eyes. Caption: **“Archmage Eldorion.”** --- ## **PAGES 13–16 — THE TRUTH** **Page 13** * Eldorion explaining with a magic projection of the world cracking. **Page 14** * Visual metaphors: * A brain overlaid with magic circuits. * Symbols for logic, memory, creativity, empathy. Page 15 Students’ reactions—fear, determination, disbelief. Page 16 * Kaito silent in the back. Thought bubble: *“Intelligence… then why me?”* --- PAGES 17–26 — CREST AWAKENING **Page 17** * Crest Chamber revealed—massive, glowing apparatus. Pages 18–22 * Montage panels: * Crests manifesting clearly. * Fire, wind, light, calculation-based magic. * Chamber stable… controlled. Page 23 * Kaito steps forward. * Eldorion watching closely. Page 24 * The device flickers. * Runes shatter. * Darkness bleeds into the chamber. Page 25 Full-page spread: Kaito’s crest forming—**shifting, glitching, absorbing light. Page 26 * Eldorion’s shocked expression. Text (bold): “An Unknown Crest…? PAGES 27–34 — CONSEQUENCES** Page 27 * Outside the capital—alarm bells ringing. Page 28 * Rift tears open. * Massive silhouette emerging. Page 29 RIFT BEAST reveal—jagged, unstable form. Pages 30–32 * Students on battlements. * Some activate crests instinctively. * Minor monsters repelled. Page 33 Kaito trembling. His crest pulses faintly. Page 34 Magic around him stabilizes—cracks sealing without explosion. Others don’t notice. PAGES 35–40 — THE CHOICE Page 35 Eldorion shouting retreat orders. Page 36 Students pulling back. Page 37 Kaito watching the beast roar. Page 38 Close-up: fist clenched. Page 39 * He steps forward alone. * Air distorts around him. Page 40 * Crest glowing softly—*not violently*. --- PAGE 41 (FINAL PAGE — CLIFFHANGER) Full-page close-up Kaito’s calm eyes reflecting the Rift Beast. Bold text at the bottom: “If I can stop it… then I will.” NEXT CHAPTER PREVIEW “The First Battle — When Magic Breaks Its Own Rules."

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