“Good morning, first-year students,” she says, her voice as crisp as a freshly ironed sheet. “I am Professor Valerius, and this semester, you will begin to truly master the six fundamental esoteric arts. The purpose of this class is not merely to learn, but to integrate your unique mana signature with another. Therefore, you will be assigned a partner with whom you will work on these skills throughout the year.” My heart sinks. A partner? After all these years apart, all I want is to work with my sisters. I shoot a look at Ami and Tre, who return my worried gaze. Professor Valerius holds up a sleek, black tablet. “Your partnerships have been pre-selected based on a complex algorithm designed to challenge your mana output and complementary skill sets. Please check the screen behind me for your name and assigned partner.”