Hina vividly remembered what happened after pressing the button. She clearly recognized the rift in space and desperately stared at it, thinking, "I mustn't fall there!" However, her intense focus inadvertently pulled her towards it, causing her to be transported to another world.

She felt as if time had stopped around her, but it was different from a fleeting memory, like a flash of images.

After a while, Hina calmly contemplated her situation, but suddenly, a surge of sadness and other emotions overwhelmed her. She started crying uncontrollably, tears flowing nonstop.

She wondered how long she had cried until she realized she was trapped in a cramped and slightly damp space.

Startled, she touched her body to confirm her physical state. Her limbs seemed fine, and she was still wearing the ceremonial dress she had on before.

It was pitch dark, and she couldn't see anything. Her handbag, which she had brought with her, was still within reach. She tried using her smartphone, and it turned on without any issues, but she had no signal.

Using the phone's flashlight, she tried to illuminate her surroundings but couldn't see an exit. She was completely trapped.

At least she was relieved to have her handbag. Inside, she found a piece of chocolate and a 300-milliliter bottle of water.

She ate a piece of chocolate and took a few sips of water.

For now, she was alive.

Although she had fallen through the rift, it seemed she hadn't died.

However, she had no idea about the current situation. She wasn't particularly brilliant enough to deduce the circumstances.

Was she kidnapped by someone? Perhaps for ransom?

Only the worst-case scenarios filled her mind, and tears welled up again.

Her smartphone still had no signal, and Hina felt utterly helpless.

***

Meanwhile, chaos erupted at the ceremony venue. Hundreds of eyes gathered as Hina and about half of the button device vanished. The ribbon attached to the button disappeared as if it had been swiftly cut by a sharp blade, leaving no trace behind.