Chapter 1: overcoming depression

After Nigel Ukon was banished from his family by his father, Shigure Ukon who said Nigel was too weak when being compared to his siblings. Nigel would end up being forced to fend for himself as his mother, Hanato Ukon begged her husband to not banish Nigel but unfortunately, Shigure went as far as to banish his own wife.

Nigel (who is unaware of his mother's banishment) begins to travel independently when he is confronted by an unusual boy named Kojirō who claims he can help Nigel get some food. While Nigel is unaware of Kojirō's true intentions, Nigel allows Kojirō to help him. Kojirō was able to get Nigel food only for the owner of the shop Kojirō stole the food from to encounter the two boys. The owner intended on taking the two boys to the police. Nigel was angered to find out Kojirō stole the food after he trusted him. Kojirō arrogantly confessed to Nigel that he is actually an expert thief and wanted to ruin Nigel's reputation since he is a member of the Ukon family and get him imprisoned. The shop owner apologized to Nigel for accusing him since he found out it was the theif Kojirō. The shop owner later packed Nigel a fair supply of food after hearing his past and wishes him on a safe journey. Before Nigel left, he promised the shop owner that he would capture Kojirō and bring him to the prison of the town where both Kojirō and the shop owner are from. The shop owner thanked Nigel with a sigh of relief.