Once upon a time there was a woman who brought despair to the world. She brought the world to its knees by creating an army of despair. One day the woman was defeated by a lucky hero with an antenna. However the despair didn't vanish instantly.
Before the woman died she vowed that her disciples wound carry on her will. Sure enough the woman was right and a group of 15 despair filled people continued to spread despair.
The hero planned for this and created a safe haven for people to escape despair. In this safe haven he married his true love. However the remnants of despair are still searching for the safe haven.
On a cold winters night, makoto, the hero, walked through the forest. He wandered around looking for people to help. As he walked in a snow covered field he heard what sounded like someone sleeping. He looked to find a girl sleeping under the full moon.
She was all alone so makoto took her back to the safe haven. Since she had no family makoto and his wife adopted her.
During the first few days of life in the safe haven the girl was practically silent, but she became more social as time went on. When they asked her where she came from all she could remember was a name. Her name was Chiaki nanami. However some people liked calling her tsuki.
A month after that fateful night Chiaki had matured into a young lady but she was still very optimistic and naive like her step father. Today Chiaki was tasked to gather wood from the forest outside of the safe haven. Makoto worried for her safety so he went along with her.
In the forest Chiaki and makoto worked very diligently. Once they finished, the two walked back to the safe haven.
Suddenly makoto fell into a pit trap. It was too deep for Chiaki to pull him out. Then a tall man with puffy white hair and holding a gun appeared from behind a tree.
"Well if it isn't my lucky day" the man said.
"Chiaki run!" Makoto ordered.
"I wouldn't recommend that" the man said "if you move even an inch I'll have to hurt you".
Chiaki stayed still just as the man recommended.
"Now since I'm feeling generous I'll let the one in the pit go" the man said "however the lady will come with me".
"Do you promise you won't hurt my father" Chiaki asked.
"You have my word" the man said as he bowed.
"Chiaki don't do this" makoto shouted.
"It's okay papa" Chiaki reassured him "I'll be alright".
"But" makoto said.
"Take care of mama" Chiaki said.
"Now than right this way" Komaeda said.
"Could you help my father first" Chiaki asked.
"I'm sure your mother will find him" the man said "but just in case I have a rope that he can use".
The man tied the rope around the tree and dropped the end in a pit.
"Before you get out I suggest you don't follow us" the man warned before using some rope to tie Chiakis hands "now let's go".
Slowly Chiaki walked through the forest with the man.
"I should probably tell you my name" the man said "my name is Komaeda".
"My name is Chiaki" Chiaki said.
"What a lovely name" Komaeda said "and here we are".
Chiaki looked up to see a monotone castle looming over in the distance. At the gate two giant bears waited.
"Good evening shiro, kuro" Komaeda greeted the bears before opening the gate.
As Chiaki walked through the gate she noticed many dead and withering plants.
"I'm home" Komaeda said as they walked through the door.
The inside of the castle was even gloomier than the outside.
"I'm sure everyone will be excited to meet you" Komaeda said "however we might need to change your attire".
Komaeda then led Chiaki upstairs to a large monotone door.
"This will be your room" Komaeda explained" dinner is in an hour".
After Komaeda left, Chiaki fell asleep on the bed.
Fifty minutes into her sleep, Chiaki was awaken by someone tapping her. Chiaki woke up to see a strange girl with horn like hair staring at her.
"Hello" Chiaki said.
"Ibuki wondered who was snoring" the girl said "now she wants to know who you are".
"My name is Chiaki nanami" Chiaki said.
"That's funny ibuki knew a girl with that same name" ibuki said "in fact you look just like her".
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Don't tell them ibuki was here" ibuki said before hiding under the bed.
Chiaki than opened the door to see Komaeda.
"Dinner is almost ready" Komaeda said "are you ready".
"Yes..I think" Chiaki said.
"Good than when your ready will go" Komaeda said.
"I'm ready" Chiaki said.
Once they reached the dining room door they stopped.
"Just stay here for a bit" Komaeda advised.
Chiaki waited for ten minutes until Komaeda came back.
"They are ready to meet you" Komaeda said.
Chiaki followed Komaeda through the door into a large dining hall. Sitting at a long monotone table were fourteen other people sat.
"Everyone I'd like you to meet Chiaki nanami" Komaeda said as everyone stared at Chiaki.
Komaeda then sat Chiaki at the end of the table.
At the other end of the table sat a man with flowing black hair and crimson eyes.
"So where did you find her" a fat man asked.
"I was fortunate to find her in the forest" Komaeda said.
"Do you live anywhere?" A red haired girl asked.
"I've just been living in the forest" Chiaki said choosing her words carefully.
"How long" a girl in a white dress asked.
"For as long as I can remember " Chiaki said.
"I can't take this I'm going to eat in my room" a girl in a kimono said as she stood up and walked away.
"So do you know anyone named Hajime?" A man with an eyepatch asked causing the red eyed man to clench his fist.
"No I'm afraid I've never heard that name but it sounds familiar" Chiaki said.
"So I spent the whole day working on my latest contaption" a pink haired man said trying to change the topic, " when it's done we can burn villages that are five miles away".
"Silence peasant" the lady in the white dress said.
"Now calm down my lady" a man with a scar sitting next to her said" you know he is to stupid to understand your beautiful words".
The pink haired man looked very angry at the scar man.
"If you're going to argue again do it somewhere else" a woman stuffing her face with food said "I'm trying to eat".
The three who argued left as advised.
"Would anyone like seconds" a man in a chef hat asked to which the glutton girl and fat man raised their hands.
Slowly Chiaki ate her food as the others talked. She had never eaten steak before but it wasn't that bad. As Chiaki ate she noticed the man with Crimson eyes staring at her.
After dinner, komaeda walked Chiaki back to her room.
"Komaeda why did you bring me here" Chiaki asked.
"You reminded me of someone I once knew" Komaeda said.
"What were they like" Chiaki asked.
"Filled with hope" Komaeda said "well here we are".
"Good night" Chiaki said entering her room.
"May you have pleasant dreams" Komaeda said.
Downstairs Komaeda met with the Crimson eyed man.
"So what do you think of our guest" Komaeda asked.
"How did you find her" the Crimson eyed man asked.
"Just my luck i guess" Komaeda said "although I'm curious as to how she survived".
The Crimson eyed man looked at him angrily.
"Anyway if it really is her what will you do" Komaeda said "I'd suggest playing nice".
"I have a plan" the Crimson eyed man said "just keep an eye on the others".
"Anything for the king of despair" Komaeda said before leaving.
The next morning Chiaki slept in until she was woken up by a strange pain. When Chiaki looked to see a girl with long messy purple hair taking her blood with a syringe.
"Um what are you doing" Chiaki asked.
"I'm simply giving you a check up" the woman said "also you may address me as mikan".
"Okay" Chiaki said " thank you for taking my health into consideration mikan".
"I..it's nothing" mikan said "I'm just doing my job as a nurse".
Once mikan was finished she bandaged Chiakis arm and left.
Soon after Komaeda came with a breakfast tray.
"Good morning my fair lady" Komaeda said "I had teruteru prepare this just for you".
The tray had pancakes eggs and fruit.
"Thank you" Chiaki said before starting to eat.
"How is it" Komaeda asked.
"It's really good" Chiaki said "especially the apples".
"I'm glad you enjoy them" Komaeda said before taking out a bell from his pocket.
"What's that" Chiaki asked.
"It's a gift for you" Komaeda said placing it in her hand "just give it a ring and I will come".
"Thank you" Chiaki said "but why are you giving this to me".
"From this point on I am your servant" Komaeda said bowing" anything you want I will make sure you have it".
"Why" Chiaki asked.
"I am always on the side of hope" Komaeda said "now when your ready the king wants to meet you".
Chiaki nodded and got changed while Komaeda waited outside