Prologue - 01

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My life was ordinary. I was just an ordinary student, who had average grades, and a pretty average life. I had many aspirations, I really did.

Forgive me for the sudden explanation of my life, let me introduce myself. I'm Hanako Hamasaki. When I was younger, I wanted to be a teacher. But then realised how much I hated school as I got older. Regarding school, my main aspiration was to be successful in life.

And that would start with me attending Hopes Peak Academy, a prestigious academy where only the best of the best may attend. And when I say best of the best, I mean the best at what they do. But it's not just your skill that gets you in. You have to be accepted directly by the headmaster, to attend.

Aside from being average, I guess there's one thing I'm really good at. I do ballet, and it's the one thing that makes me happy really. This talent of mine is what got me into Hopes Peak in the first place, and it's one thing I'll always cherish.

But here I am, standing right in front of the large gates of Hopes Peak, where dreams can come true. I know a lot awaits me, and I'm totally ready for it. But at the same time, I'm nervous. What if my talent is silly compared to the rest of my peers?

Maybe not, after all, I am the BEST at what I do. What could happen?

Taking a deep breath in, I take my step into the academy, but.. suddenly I can't... see?

My vision is blurred by a black cloud of darkness, causing me to fall to my knees, and fall into a deep slumber. What is happening? Is this supposed to happen? Is this some kind of trick?

But all I can do is wait for my body to gain its consciousness, then I can think about what the heck just happened.

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