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"The best way to keep a secret is to take it to your grave, bitch."
Willowheart Girl's Academy is known for nurturing the bright leaders of tomorrow, if you have enough money to pay the fees, that is.
However, after one of the students drowns herself in the school pool, their perfect facade is shattered and the town is in disarray. In an attempt to regain their solid reputation, the Academy accepts 3 gifted girls from the local public school with the tuition fees all paid for.
But, that isn't enough to escape from the cloud of darkness that is draped above Willowheart.
Time for the games to begin...
[cover by @maskedst <3]
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