Gendai Mahoutsukai no Okiniri

Aiboshi Akari has always harbored a single, unwavering dream: to become a true witch. In a world where magic exists but remains tightly regulated, pursuing such an ambition is far more perilous than she ever imagined. What begins as a heartfelt aspiration quickly spirals into a desperate fight for survival when Akari discovers that her desire to wield magic may carry the ultimate price. Rather than being welcomed into the ranks of spellcasters, Akari finds herself facing a terrifying reality. The very path she wishes to walk could lead directly to her execution. Caught between her lifelong passion and the lethal consequences imposed by those who govern the arcane arts, she must navigate a dangerous predicament where a single misstep means death. This one-shot follows her harrowing struggle as she weighs the cost of her dreams against the threat of losing her life.