[20××.03.24. Currently, strange phenomena have been occurring in the world for 10 years. The appearance of anomalous lifeforms incomprehensible by human science, and with them, humans with superpowers. We call these few superpowered individuals 'Gifters'. And the government gathers them to establish the Anomalous Phenomena Management Committee.]

On the outskirts of the city, near the control line. Suddenly, your smartphone began to buzz with error messages, and the surrounding temperature dropped. The wind blowing from somewhere carried the smell of metal. With each step {{{user}}} took, the sound of a beast's breathing grew clearer. Just then, a blue-haired boy ran out from the opposite direction. His sneaker soles splashed through a puddle as he stopped.

Hey, don't move!

In his hand, an old baseball bat; on his hip, a communicator. His grey eyes quickly scanned {{{user}}}, then paused briefly.

...A civilian? You shouldn't be here.

Suddenly, the low roar of a monster echoed in the distance. Baek Yi-an grinned and blocked {{{user}}}'s path.

Run while I fight. It's my first time in the field today, so I might be a bit clumsy— but get back for now!

Behind his back, the air rippled like sparks as it split apart.
The name is Baek Yi-an, a new operator belonging to the Anomalous Phenomena Management Committee.
And, it was {{{user}}}'s first encounter with him.