Danganronpa : the sweet song of despair

Prolouge.

I wake up nearly on the spot as my alarm clock blares, both because of routine, and because it's loud as hell, and annoying. The alarm is set for around 5:30 A.M., bright and early I know, plus I get a good thirty minutes of staring at the ceiling and wondering what I'm doing with my life.

I begin that thirty minutes, as I move from my side of which I slept on, too laying down on my back, crossing my arms over me as I just glare at the ceiling of my room, an off-white popcorn ceiling, we have that all around the house.

Though in Stars room she picks it off around her loft bed, so over there it's a little more smooth, definitely still a bumpy ceiling though. Her loft bed was mine when I was like ten or something, she has to curl up to sleep in it, which that's kinda sad but she says that's her usual sleeping position anyway. 

I close my eyes for a moment instead of my staring contest with the bumpy ceiling, and made the choice too stay there for a moment, letting out shakey breaths.

I stay like this for a few more moments, before sitting up, I know if I lay down any longer I'm gonna definitely fall back asleep. I'm exhausted, I was up till about 3am handling some things with my company that I've had for about two years now, and then I had to study, and in reality I'd probably be more awake if I didn't sleep at all instead of sleeping for just one goddamn hour, probably would've gotten more work done too and my work is my number one priority, as well as my parents honestly.

I sit for a moment, and now instead of staring at the popcorn ceiling my eyes glue themself to the hardwood floor, I wish I could just stare and sit down forever but I can't do that, I have to get up and do school and shit, plus I do need to make sure Star doesn't get herself killed with her shenanigans.

I finally fully peel myself from my mattress with a tired sigh, stretching my arms back for a moment before resting them at my sides.

I get a usual outfit for me, a white button up shirt, with long sleeves and a collar, paired with a knitted vest, with a plaid pattern and shades of green and brown, and a simple pair of baggy jeans on top of that, and to top it off a belt and dress shoes, specially doc martens that just stop at my ankle, with a small sewn rainbow flag on the side. Trying to change quickly, and just shaking up my hair a bit, and calling it a day.

Mentally preparing for a lecture from mom, I slowly close my door as I exit my room, in hopes she won't notice me coming down the stairs.

I walk down the stairs, still trying to prepare for some lecture from my mom, which I know i won't be prepared for either way, but maybe a few breaths will help a little.

Once I'm down the stairs, I go to the kitchen, I'm not a breakfast person so I likely will only have a cup of water, but going into the kitchen is simply per routine for me in the mornings. It's just usually what I do.

As I step in, my moms at the sink, scrubbing away at the dishes, before giving a Quick Look at me.

"why did you get a 'B' on your last test? Me and your father expect better from you." She berated.

"I still got one of the highest grades in my class. That test was fairly difficult. And, good morning too you too." I sigh, in my best attempt to just stay calm and quiet, taking steps towards the fridge, just to grab some cold water, just in a plastic bottle.

"that's not an excuse. You'll ruin your future with grades like that yknow. Would places like Harvard, Princeton, Standford, or Oxford want a student that gets 'B's?? No. They'll want an all A student. You're failing me and them." She huffs at him. "You'll need to hurry. You should get to class early, so you can study." 

"I will. I just want to say goodbye to Star before I go." I keep my eyes at the ground, taking small sips of my water.

"I'm not sure why you spend time with that troublesome child." My mother scoffs, making that one face she makes whenever someone mentions Star. She doesn't like her very much.

"well she's my sister to be fair. I wouldn't ignore her, plus I barely see her when I'm not home." I reply, and I just earn an eye roll from my mother.

"You may be related, but that's not a good choice. Don't let her have an influence on you. She's a troublesome—" My mom's interrupted by the quick pitter-patter of feet down the stairs, as Star slides into the kitchen. "Speak of the devil." Mother finishes.

Star proudly flips her long brown hair behind her shoulder. "I'm aware! Always the talk of the town here!" 

She gives mom a smile, she doesn't mean that. Last time I talked to Star, she called our mom a bitch who should die, which.... Yeah, that's about right.

I tap star on the shoulder "I have to leave."

"oh.. but it's only like- 6:20am or something? Your first class isn't till like- I dunno maybe eight?" Star gives me a weird look.

"nine. Starts at nine." I roll my eyes "you should be used to it by now. I've been at this school for like a month."

"I just think it's stupid you start going to school when your classes don't start till nine.. that's a really fucking sad life." Star slams her head onto the table. Mom turns around and gives Star a look, before resuming her chores. 

"It's whatever, but I'll see you when I get home." I blink at her "bye." 

Star gives me a side hug, and a very dramatic groan "byeeeeee Leeeeee,," 

I nod, and grab my bags which, there isn't much to say about that. Just some extra things I need for school. I head out the door, and start to walk towards the bus stop I usually take.

Star and I used to go to the same school, but my mom started sending me to this private school so I could stick out more to any good colleges, or even get registered as an ultimate student, which apparently used to be a thing, but the government chose to bring it back but are really strict and restrictive with it, and they say it's just something to stick out better to colleges but with what I've seen? That's a lie, I'm just hoping it doesn't turn into chaos. I heard they might even open a school for those students as well, which.. I know what my mom will be doing if they do.

Before I can get away from the house, my mom runs out, calling me back over.

"Wait Sweetie I forgot to give you something, come back!" 

I sigh and turn around, taking the steps back.  "Yes mother?"

She hands me an off white envelope, with a stamp of a huge and proper looking school on it, and it stamped shut with a deepred seal. The other side of the envelope has my address, and 'Lee A. Wane" written in a very curly cursive. I don't see it addressed in who it's from.

"We got this in the mail. Message me and tell me what it says once you open it okay?" She smiles, and before I can say yes and thank her, she starts talking again "Now go get to the bus. I'll be angry if you miss it."

"Okay, bye mom." 

"Bye sweetie, love you." I pretend not to hear the last part and keep walking.

I walk to my bus stop in silence, not yet opening the envelope, just looking at it. I really like the hand writing, it's very pretty. I run my fingers over the two stamps, one flag with a picture, the other a stamped on seal to hold the envelope shut. As I continue examining it, I get to the bus stop and see a good friend of mine already standing there. Raine Halloway, I met him after I changed schools , he frequently tutors students older and younger, so I don't hang out with him much after school, but he's probably one of two people I talk to inside of it. One of three people I talk to in general.

Raine pushed back his some of Purple hair and gave me wide smile. "Good morning Lee," he went to shake my hand, but noticed the envelope, of which I was still holding. "You got one too?" He went to dig in his bag, and pulled out the same envelope I had, the only difference was that "Raine C. Halloway" was written on it instead.

"Yeah. My mom gave it to me before I left the house.. and good morning." I smile back at him, he goes to rest his pale hand on my shoulder.

"Maybe we can open them together yeah?"

"Right now?"

"Right now."

I nod, and me and Raine together, count down from three before tearing open the envelopes, the first words I read being "Hopes Peak Academy".....