In the year 2011, humans begin manifesting psychokinetic powers, causing untold destruction and countless deaths. 1000 years later, Saki's own powers begin to flourish.
Saki and her friends in Group 1 take part in a game tournament using their powers to move around clay dolls. Shortly after, tragedy strikes one of the opposing teams.
The members of Group 1 set out for summer camp. While telling scary stories, the children recount the tale of the "False Minoshiro", a legendary and deadly creature.
Satoru's power is waning, as their latest threat is much larger than expected. When all seems lost, help comes from an ally that could be much more dangerous.
Two years pass, and the children enter adolescence. As they begin pairing off, Saki's experiences unrequited feelings for a certain other group member.
When Shun stops coming to school, his friends in Group 1 begin searching for him, but run into obstacles at every turn. Saki and Satoru set out for Shun's village.
After turning down a fellow student's request, Saki pairs up with Satoru for required training. Later, Saki discovers something sinister having to do with their memories.
Saki and the other's set out to find Mamoru after he runs away from home. While on their search, they discover the Board of Education's true intentions.