Masaki

Masaki is a child with a happy family and a fulfilling life. Growing up in such an environment, she naturally became both brave and polite. At the same time, her past as a "witch" gave Masaki a broader knowledge and experience than her peers. However, sometimes these good qualities can also be a source of trouble—"Miss Margiela...""Are you using that strange way to address people again?""Oh, no, I mean, Ma-Margiela!"Besides, Masaki is very popular on The Eternal. Her sensible personality makes many crew members see her as a little sister or junior. When they hear that she is the infamous "witch," most people find it hard to believe. Taking care of a witch is quite a novel and precious experience."So, is Masaki at the age of a student now, or is she at the age of a several hundred-year-old witch?""Th-this... let's say it's both...?"

As early as her childhood, Masaki developed an interest in cooking through various food TV programs. However, at first, Masaki's parents were worried that it might not be safe for such a young child to handle kitchen tools, so they strictly limited her access to open flames and knives in the kitchen. But this restriction didn't deter Masaki; she enthusiastically explored various cooking toys and found joy in cutting plastic carrots.The real problem occurred on the first D she was allowed into the kitchen by her parents. Her mom and dad accompanied her to the supermarket to buy her favorite vegetables and meats, and taught her how to use a kitchen knife. However, the moment her mother helped her turn on the stove flame, an unknown resistance completely took control of Masaki. She screamed and jumped away from the stove, and her parents' comfort could not restore her calmness... It took a long time for her to gradually regain her composure. After this incident, her parents were no longer willing to let Masaki easily come into contact with flames; meanwhile, Masaki's nightmares persisted for a long time, where she saw a witch's hut burning down and passing villages reduced to scorched earth...Fortunately, modern society can always find multiple solutions to a problem. Some time later, Masaki's parents introduced her to appliances that can cook without flames—an induction cooker!Now, Masaki, who prepares lunch bento for herself and the Conductor on The Eternal Train, has become a very capable little chef. Sometimes, she even shares cooking tips with other passengers.

Masaki, born into an ordinary yet happy family, is a child worthy of others' envy. Born into a ■■ and ■■ world, Betty is a ■■■■■■ child. From the first day she discovered her Ascension Ability, Masaki constantly pondered: Why is all this happening? Can she use this ability to help more people? And why does she have such an ability? From the first day she was hated for her powerful magic, Betty constantly feared: Why is all this happening? Why must she suffer DMG because of her magic? And why does she have such an ability? ——Then, hundreds of years passed. Betty woke up from a dream and found herself as Masaki. Unlike her, Masaki lives in a stable city, with reliable family members, not having to struggle for livelihood and survival. There is a soft little bed in the room, hot soup made by dad on the dining table, mom ironing a new dress for her, and large-headed stickers from outings with friends pasted on the corner of the table. As long as she can continue living happily in such a world, it doesn't seem like a bad thing... However, nightmares still often appear at night. The memories as "Betty" still chase her relentlessly like ghosts of past hatred. As Masaki grows older, the closer she gets to that despairing ending... Before that, the witch and the witch met. Then they extended their hands to each other. This is the story of how the witch Betty was liberated, and also the story of Masaki accepting her very first friend and, ultimately, herself.