Prologue

Despite my initial doubts, I have come to this office as I am at the end of my rope. I have been plague by this recurring nightmare, this wraith, for several weeks now, and it is within my hopes that reporting to a policing organization that this fear that spreads from my skin every time I am alone in a dark and abandoned alleyway in any part of the day.

Please do not regard my report as mere ramblings of a juvenile delinquent or troublemaker, due to my past as a user of the Level Upper. Indeed, my doubts was mostly focused on that fact—other than the inexplicably unbelievable tale I am about to tell or report to you—and that I have gambled of what remained of my already tattered reputation. However, I could not care less for such human notions, for my living with a completely sound mentality is of higher importance to me.

I have tried to file a report to another Judgment branch, which was nearer to my school. However, I found that the personnel there are of queer nature, and seem to enjoy mindless babble over cakes and tea with their civilian friends rather than uphold an air befitting that of the fine establishment of Judgment. It was disappointing, since I have heard good reviews from their lot. Apparently, they were the ones who have cracked the case of the Level Upper pandemonium and Poltergeist panics. You know which branch I am talking about right?

I must apologize for the unnecessary padding of my tale, as I said, I have doubts, and however, there is a much deeper connotation to what I said. Simply put, I am in extreme agitation as of now, and I very doubtful if I can adequately tell what I am about to report to you. However, I am now forwarding to the beginning of my story now, as obviously taking much of both our times.

First off, I should introduce myself. My name is Tokuro Kirei, a level 0. Of which school I attend matters not, though I believe a quick search of the city Data Banks can provide you with that information. My medical records can also be obtained with little prodding. However, I do hope you'll put that aside and give me the benefit of the doubt regarding this. I have lengthened this prologue far enough, and as such I apologize again for it again. I shall now begin my tale.