Tokyo Singularity (Part 1) Why...?

Summer in Japan is sweltering.

Looking into the distance, a village at the foot of the mountain, almost isolated from the world, appeared blurry, as if it were melting into the sunlight. On the empty and silent road, only one black car drove past the village.

In the driver's seat of the black car, the assistant supervisor, sporting dark circles under his eyes, instructed the two students in the back seat on their mission: to exorcise a level-two cursed spirit born from the villagers' worship of the land god.

Haibara Yu, a second-year student from Tokyo Jujutsu High School, energetically flashed an OK sign at the rearview mirror. Then, he eagerly turned to his classmate Nanami Kento, who was sitting next to him, planning to go shopping together after their mission.

He promised to bring back local specialties for Senior Xia You!

The more composed Kento Nanami nodded and agreed. He straightened his back and sat upright in the back seat of the black car. "Coincidentally, Gojo-senpai and Iekai-senpai also asked me to bring some things."

"Eh, is Gojo-senpai here too?" Haibara Yu's eyes widened. "This is so rare! I've never seen any of my seniors before."

"I heard that the higher-ups have adjusted the two senior students' assignments, and they'll probably be staying at the school for a long time..."

A beautiful drift, the assistant supervisor slammed on the brakes, and the screeching of the tires interrupted the conversation between the two people in the back seat.

"Be careful, I'll be waiting for you outside the tent." The assistant supervisor said, standing beside the vehicle instead of walking away after getting out.

Haibara Yu, who had just gotten off the bus, paused for a moment, then stared blankly at the azure sky. After a while, he smiled brightly and nodded in agreement. Nanami Kento, on the other hand, nodded politely without saying anything more.

They walked together to the mission location, and the assistant supervisor could vaguely hear their relaxed and pleasant conversation.

"Nanami, did you just see that? There was a shooting star in the sky!"

"A shooting star? You must have mistaken today's sunlight for a shooting star."

"Impossible! I saw it clearly, it was an orange-red shooting star!"

A meteor is falling.

"Ritsuka! This singularity is in Tokyo, Japan, and the time period is—"

Suddenly, my tightly closed eyes were illuminated by a dazzling red light, as if I had emerged from a dark cave to face the sunlight. I heard rapid-fire instructions, which were quickly replaced by a clearer and more stimulating voice.

"Whoosh—!"

The sound of something cutting through the air rang out.

Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly opened her eyes.

As the savior of humanity and the Master of Chaldea, he is currently breaking through the atmosphere like a meteor, plummeting in a familiar yet dangerous manner.

"..." So, why is it high up again?!

The wind howled in her ears, and the feeling of weightlessness pulled her rapidly from the sky to the ground.

At that speed, anything, no matter how hard, would be smashed to pieces over a distance of several thousand meters.

That's how it should have been.

Fujimaru Ritsuka remained calm, even appearing unusually composed for her age. She placed her left hand over the back of her right, and the three Command Seals in the shape of a shield flashed red.

"by……"

The words of command stuck in her throat. She suddenly stopped, looked up at the sky, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Hey, what's this!

High in the sky, a pure white moth carrying a miniature prince flew rapidly towards them. Their figures were far too small compared to the falling Fujimaru Ritsuka, and it seemed that no matter what they did, they could not save her.

But it still swooped down. Despite the huge difference in size, it tightly grabbed the falling meteor.

"ah."

The prince breathed a sigh of relief, and his cheerful voice rang out: "The Fairy King Oberon makes his grand entrance! Oh dear, that was a close call."

Fujimaru Ritsuka blinked and called out his name in surprise.

Oberon Vortigern.

He is both the Fairy King and the doomsday device created on the island of Britain—currently working overtime in Chaldea.

Thanks to his reliable and timely rescue, Ritsuka landed on the ground again. Stepping onto solid ground, she touched her unharmed limbs and breathed a sigh of relief.

Safe landing.

Her wildly beating heart calmed down, and she swept her wind-blown, disheveled hair back. But one stray hair stubbornly stood upright on her head, adding a touch of playfulness to her overall appearance.

Oberon jumped off Blanca, returning to his normal size and donning a thick, out-of-season white cloak. Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but glance at him a few more times. If he weren't a Servant, he would definitely suffer heatstroke on the spot!

"I was quite startled to see my Master falling from the sky as soon as I arrived."

Oberon gave a warm smile, but his voice betrayed his true feelings, saying in a tone that was hard to describe, "Honestly, do you find yourself attracting too much trouble?"

Wow, such gentle language. He really is a prince during the day, Ritsuka blinked. To be honest, she was practically numb to the word "trouble."

She spends 300 out of 365 days a year either encountering trouble or on her way to solve it. She would be surprised if she ever had a free day.

Just like now.

Despite having just escaped a life-or-death crisis, most people might not even be able to speak. But Fujimaru Ritsuka had recovered and was habitually observing her surroundings.

The summer breeze carried waves of heat to the village at the foot of the mountain, causing the thatched roofs to tremble slightly. A lush green landscape exuded tranquility and peace.

In a nearby grove of trees, only she and Oberon were exposed to the scorching sun.

It seems to be a peaceful era, at least there hasn't been an exciting battle right from the start.

Having determined that the environment was suitable for conversation, Fujimaru Ritsuka finally revealed a genuine smile, looking at the only Servant who had come to this era with her, "Thank you, Oberon, you came just in time!"

“…” Oberon turned his head away. “Instead of grinning like an idiot, you should check the communications. Those people in Chaldea must be as anxious as ants on a hot plate, watching their savior disappear right before their eyes.”

Oh dear, this is such an awkward display of concern.

To prevent the prince from becoming angry, Fujimaru Ritsuka wisely kept quiet and instead checked her communicator while recalling what had happened earlier.

This morning, Sheba in Chaldea suddenly observed new tiny anomalies on the blank Earth, but the exact coordinates could not be displayed.

This situation is not common, so when Fujimaru Ritsuka finished preparing and gathered in the command room, Da Vinci and the others had not even chosen their accompanying Servants.

Just as the group was discussing how to handle the situation, a series of violent explosions suddenly occurred within Chaldea. To make matters worse, amidst everyone's urgent cries, the spirit transfer, which shouldn't have been activated, suddenly flashed with blue light, engulfing Fujimaru Ritsuka.

The summer event just ended, how could another accident happen?!

Before Fujimaru Ritsuka could even retort, she could no longer hear anything and her vision began to blur. But suddenly, she felt a hand swiftly and firmly grab her.

Coming to her senses, she looked at the only servant who had come with her—

It turned out that Oberon had captured her.

Fujimaru Ritsuka chuckled softly, glancing around to double-check her surroundings. Once she was sure no one was passing by, she activated the communicator on her wrist and tried calling out a few times.

"Hey, Leonardo da Vinci, can you hear me?"

"……Hello?"

But each time she called out, all she received in response was a silent, dark blue projection, with static-like dots flickering on it, making her heart race inexplicably.

Oberon also stared at the projection, a vague look flashing across his eyes before quickly disappearing. He waited a moment, then gave a trustworthy expression. "Looks like we can't get in touch. What do you plan to do next, Master?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka: "..." Is it magical interference, or is it from Chaldea, Da Vinci and the others...?

She pursed her lips slightly, restraining her wandering thoughts. She lowered her wrist and immediately shifted her focus.

Instead of wasting time worrying, taking action is a better choice. Now that we know the singularity is in Japan, we should first determine the era, then look for the spiritual veins, and then try to contact Chaldea.

Even if they ultimately lose contact with Chaldea, she and Oberon must conquer the Singularity; it's her responsibility. Besides, perhaps communication will naturally resume after everything is over.

Thinking of this, Fujimaru Ritsuka took a deep breath and immediately took action. She pulled Oberon along and headed towards the village at the foot of the mountain. "Let's go. We've been pretty lucky this time. Let's ask the locals about the era first."

Pulled suddenly, Oberon almost lost his footing and staggered as he followed Ritsuka. "Just asking, you can't summon Servants now except for the Simple Summon, right?"

"Yes, we can only rely on Oberon now. Please take good care of me!"

"Wow, look at that determined look on his face." Oberon took two quick steps to steady himself and pulled out a pair of sunglasses from somewhere.

"There's no other way, I can only go through the trouble of keeping you company. Whether it's a bird or a mermaid, I'll find a way to strike up a conversation in a grand and elegant way!"

And so, the lively girl and the cheerful prince embarked on a lighthearted and enjoyable journey... or so it seems.

As is often the case, ideas are always appealing, but reality is often harsh. For Fujimaru Ritsuka, the anticipated ease never materialized; the things she encountered could only be described as troublesome.

For example, right now.

Before the two had taken more than a few steps, Fujimaru Ritsuka's arm was grabbed. She turned her head and met Oberon's serious gaze.

The next second, the sky suddenly darkened as if by magic, its somber color oppressing to the bone.

The howling wind rushed past their ears, bringing with it unusual roars and faint human voices. A black curtain fell without warning, trapping the master and servant inside.

“…Wow.” Fujimaru Ritsuka’s hopes for a peaceful era shattered into pieces. She was about to ask Oberon what he had discovered when she heard his rapid breathing.

"careful!"

A dull thud came from afar, and a tree stump thicker than a human waist came hurtling toward them like a stone being violently thrown.

Oberon's eyes narrowed, and he swiftly grabbed Ritsuka by the collar, leaping back lightly and pulling her away from the tree stump that was hurtling towards him.

The tree stump crashed straight into the ground without slowing down, creating a large crater where they had just been standing. Several nearby trees were also knocked down, raising clouds of dust.

Oberon put Fujimaru Ritsuka down and repeated, with a hint of sarcasm, "Good luck?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka: "...I take back what I just said. Our luck might indeed be a bit bad."

As the smoke cleared, she looked at the broken tree stump lying quietly at the bottom of the pit and exchanged a glance with Oberon. Her mind raced; she knew that throwing such a large tree stump like a pebble was not something an ordinary person could do.

What could that be?

Magician, Servant, or some other local specialty?

More importantly, could the black barrier that suddenly appeared in the sky be specifically set up for Chaldea? Fujimaru Ritsuka subconsciously recalled the tragic Greek Lostbelt, but quickly dismissed it—there is no second Group A in this world.

"So they must have stumbled upon some kind of scene by mistake," Fujimaru Ritsuka deduced. While inwardly cursing her terrible luck, she asked Oberon, "Do you have a way to deal with this barrier?"

Oberon placed his hand on the black curtain, feeling the flow of energy. "Breaking the barrier is simple. But getting out without alerting anyone will take me a while."

"Then let's choose the second option, it's safer." Before Fujimaru Ritsuka could say anything more, the sound of beating coming from not far away interrupted her thoughts.

Someone is fighting something and is losing.

A note from the author:

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[The following are pre-orders~]

"Daily Updates on Ways to Die" & "The Journey of Witch Ritsuka"

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"Updated Ways to Die Every Day":

Lin Jue

Former new streamer in the gaming section: lured into a fully immersive game where you can't quit until you finish it by spending money;

The now-lost winery researcher is waiting at the airport for a bottle of wine to take him away.

Good news: His live stream popularity is skyrocketing, and the gifts he receives are bringing him close to those of streamers with millions of followers.

Bad news: His game attributes and skills were completely randomized, and he could only look at the skill list: level 0 Research, level 10 Rhetoric and Skillful Hands, leaving him speechless with despair.

[What is a disastrous start? - Any streamer not nominated is just a random ranking!!]

[Don't cry, streamer, haha, it's only the time it takes to shoot one bullet per second~]

Lin Jue: ...as if his defenses were breached.

What to do? There was no benefactor descending from the heavens, no halo of wisdom descending from the sky. He could only, "If my ability is insufficient, I'll make up for it with rhetoric; if I face a life-or-death crisis, I'll use my skillful hands to save the day."

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"Death Notice" is the first suspenseful holographic game from Infinite Company. Players will enter the game with a random identity and receive a death notice for that identity in the future.

Players must avoid death within a limited time. Each notification allows for three save/load attempts; failure ends the game—for Lin Jue, failure means death.

then,

On November 6, a police officer from the investigation department received a notification from his superior that the police had received a tip from a kind-hearted person that a bomber was hiding in the Mihana XX Street.

Lin, who conceals his merits and fame, says: Great, this way Bourbon will have time to accompany him to the party and help him take the fall.

On the eve of his death, an undercover agent at a winery was exposed. The weak researcher he was guarding suddenly drugged and kidnapped him. But when he woke up, he suddenly became an outstanding employee of the winery who refused to submit to evil forces, and was promoted and received a raise all at once.

Lin (who reads the save file three times) said: "Although we are only friends... but when you die, I die too, three times in total!"

#It didn't say there would only be one notification letter#

#Witnessing the Diversity of Ways to Die#

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Having become an undisputed legendary streamer in the gaming section, Lin Jue finally shed his image as a weak researcher and smiled brightly at his former colleagues from the winery who were besieging him.

"How about we make a bet?"

He opened his arms, completely unguarded.

"I'll make sure your guns are out of bullets!"

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Ritsuka the Witch's Journey:

Ritsuka is an immortal witch who doesn't remember how she came into this world. Her adoptive guardian left after she came of age, leaving behind more money, real estate, and countless magical props than she could ever spend in several lifetimes.

And so, Ritsuka embarked on a long journey alone. She would only stop occasionally to find homeless children, raise them until they turned eighteen, and then quietly leave again.

However, looking at the scene before her, she had a feeling that her peaceful journey was about to come to an end.

A black-haired girl transforms into a little detective: "Ritsuka-neechan?!"

A blonde, purple-eyed fake liquor drinker: "Sis...sis?"

A long-haired alchemy master: "Master, we've finally found you."

Congratulations! Congratulations! Miss Witch's life is no longer lonely.

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2025.9.21

* Please note the following when reading this article:

1. This is a lighthearted, non-serious drama with many out-of-character (OOC) moments and significant alterations to the timeline!

2. Some characters' personalities may undergo subtle changes due to time and circumstances, but their true nature remains the same!

3. Everyone in Chaldea has familial, platonic, and romantic feelings towards Ritsuka, but without exception, they are all deeply connected, and Group A will appear.

4. Ritsuka is the group's darling, and the story ends happily!