The Black Machine

Exactly six years back, Earth got a surprise visit from the world's weirdest vending machine. This hulking metal box just showed up one day, opening up like it wanted to sell us a soda, but instead, it gave us a peek into a world of zip, zilch, nada.

The bigwigs, with their secret handshakes and sunglasses indoors, quickly swooped in, slapping a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the whole area. They rounded up the top seven superhero types for a mission that sounded like something out of a comic book: "Go into the spooky machine and figure out what's up."

In their world, it's all about whether you're Team Light Magic or Team Shadow Magic, kind of like being born into a sports team, only with more sparkles and dark clouds. Plus, everyone gets a spirit animal guide, but it's like one of those toys you need to dunk in water to see what it really is. You've got to step into the machine to find yours.

There's this ultra-rare "Twilight" deal where you get to play with both light and shadow magic. Sounds cool, but it's like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle—tricky and you might fall on your face.

Let's meet the team. First up, we've got Ranto, the shadowy heartthrob with a Phoenix for a spirit animal. He's got this smile that could sell ice to penguins, but he's also a bit like that friend who jumps into the pool without checking if there's water. He's currently playing hide-and-seek with the world.

Then there's Yuki, Xin's BFF from way back. She's got this Twilight vibe too, and her spirit animal is a butterfly. She's like a chess master but with magic, flipping between zapping enemies and shielding friends. But plot twist: she's stuck in some cursed shadow realm, fighting off bad vibes.

Xin's at number three, another Twilight fan but more into the shadow side of things. His spirit animal is a crow, which is perfect for someone who loves a good mystery. He's the guy who's always got a plan, especially when things look grim.

In the fourth spot, we've got Shiro, the queen of light magic. Her spirit animal is a big secret, adding to her mystique. She's the quiet one who probably knows all the answers but won't tell. Oh, and she rides a motorcycle, because why not?

Last but not least, we have Violet, shining bright in the light magic department. Her spirit animal is also a butterfly, and she's the one you go to when you need a magic band-aid or a pep talk.

Now, these heroes are all spread out in the abyss, dealing with their own messes. But together, they're like a super-powered team ready to kick darkness in the pants. So, let the adventure begin!