Sixteen-year-old Kuroi Kuroyuri has spent all his young life struggling to control his mysterious power over fire, knowing a single moment of instability could lead to tragedy for those around him. So when he hears of a powerful magus capable of curing his curse, Kuroi is all too willing to do whatever it takes to reach her. Even if it meant he had to drag his best friend and the magus' wayward daughter along on a trek to Kyoto.But what should have been a day trip descends into chaos when they find themselves caught in the crossfire of a secret war between a cabal of yokai and a group of rebellious dissidents. What's a plucky band of kids to do when confronted with the terror and majesty of myths and legends brought to life? And what does this have to do with the return of magic?"The Age of Humanity wanes, and in the endless night that follows, the old blood will awake once more."