From the window of the "Anehazaru" train I saw that every street lamp was lit. There was a driver's voice explaining that the train had arrived at the last stop of Tatsumi Port Island. I immediately got off the train. 11:55 p.m. I arrived almost midnight. I sighed remembering the delay in departure that occurred this morning. On my right side is written "Iwatodai", my destination. When I was about to take a step, I suddenly felt the atmosphere around me was different. I looked around me, and saw no one. Of course, it was already midnight, everyone must have fallen asleep. I decided to move quickly to my destination dormitory, but I stopped again when I saw the coffins lined up along the road. I rubbed my eyes trying to confirm my vision, but the result was still the same. I looked up and saw a very large moon.

"Is the moon in this city always that big??"

I tried to ignore everything and get back on my feet. 00.30 a.m. Finally I arrived at my destination. Gekkoukan High School, Iwatodai dormitory. I knocked on the door but no sound answered me. I finally decided to try to get in and to my surprise, when I saw the door was unlocked.

"H-Hello??"

"..."

"Excuse me. I'm Kanzaki Minoru. A student who transferred to Gekkoukan High School"

"..."

"Hello..Is anyone here?"

"Welcome"

"WAAAAAA"

A small boy dressed in black and white suddenly stood behind me. I look left and right. Trying to ascertain where he came from. I just walked a little from the entrance, and I didn't hear the door open at all.

"...Where do you come from?"

"You're late. I've been waiting for you for so long"

"He ignored my question"

I saw him handing me a piece of paper.

"What's this?" I asked

"If you want to continue it, then you have to sign it. That is the contract"

"Contract? Didn't I take care of everything before coming here?"

"There's nothing to be afraid of"

"I'm not afraid. I'm just asking about this paper. Did you not hear my question at all?"

"It's just proof that whatever choice you make, you must be responsible for it"

"He really doesn't listen to me"

I read the paper that was given to me "I chose this path of my own free will" and below it is a blank column to fill in my name

"Woah..talk about path, huh. Are the rules at this school so strict?"

I looked at the boy, but he just smiled quietly looking at me. I sighed, and wrote my name on the paper.

"The sooner this contract talk is over, the sooner I can get to my bed"

"Very well. Time is something no one can escape. It delivers us all to the same end. Wishing won't make it go away. His soul trappend somewhere in the dark. Only light can bring him back again. When dark and light together, a new path will open. And so it begins"

"W-What?!?!"

A white light suddenly blinded my vision. I was very surprised to see the boy suddenly disappeared from before me. I looked around me, but still couldn't find him. It was as if he had disappeared into the darkness.

"Who is there??"

The sound of a woman walking down the stairs was heard. When she stopped in front of me, I could see her whole face. She has red hair, wears a white shirt, and a black skirt.

"Wow...she's beautiful"

"You?? How is that possible?? Isn't this??"

"???"

"Don't tell me..."

I didn't understand what she was saying at all.

"What's with the people in this town?"

As I was busy with my thoughts, suddenly my gaze fell on the girl's right arm. A gun?!?!

"W-Wait a minute. I'm not a thief or a criminal or whatever you have in mind right now. I'm a new transfer student. Kanzaki Minoru. Ehk...where's my recommendation letter, huh?"

I opened my bag looking for a letter proving my innocence. I never thought it would end like this on my first day.

"If the dormitory lights were on, I would be able to find it clearly. Doesn't this dorm have lights?"

Just when I said that. All the lights are on. Damn.

"Mitsuru. Did something happen?"

I looked to my left, where a young man approached us. I could sense that he had a strong leadership spirit as a man.

"Good. Now what is this?"

"Yoo..city boy.."

"City boy?? What do you mean by me?"

"Of course. Aren't you from a big city? My name is Iori Junpei. Nice to meet you"

"...Kanzaki Minoru"

When all the lights came on, one by one the residents of the dormitory appeared. And here I am, surrounded by 8 people with 1 dog.

"Stop bothering him, Junpei"

A girl in a pink dress with brown hair hit the man named Junpei from behind and pulled him away from me.

"Ouch..you don't have to hit me like that, Yukari"

"Alright. Stop the two of you. My name is Akihiko Sanada. We didn't expect you to come so late"

"Ah..yeah..sorry..there was a problem on the way here" I said bowing my head

"...Is that so... Did you not notice anything strange on the way here?"

"Strange things? Of course a lot. From the beginning until here, everything seemed strange to me. I can't possibly say that. They won't believe me" I shook my head. "What do you mean by weird thing?"

"...Nothing. Forget it. I'll introduce you to all the residents of this dormitory. The girl you met earlier was Mitsuru Kirijo, then the girl beside Junpei was Yukari Takeba. Then the girl with the boob hair was Fuuka Yamagishi"

"Senpai!!

"Haha..sorry..sorry..then the one sitting beside her is Aigis"

"Hello"

"The tall guy there, is named Aragaki Shinjiro. He rarely goes to school. So just ignore him"

"Hey!!"

"Then the little man beside him is Ken Amada and lastly. That's Koromaru. Our pet dog"

"What about the boy who wears a black and white striped shirt?" I asked suddenly remembering the contract I just signed

"A boy? The only boy here is Ken alone".

"Huh? But I just handed him the contract signature"

"Contract??"

I saw everyone who was with me in the room. All have the same facial expression. Don't understand what I just said.

"It's okay. Forget it. Maybe I'm just tired during the whole day of traveling here" I said stopping this topic

"Then Mitsuru and Yukari will take you to your room. All your belongings are already inside. We will end the introductions here. Everyone can return to their respective rooms. School will start tomorrow"

"You know, when we gathered in the living room. I saw a photo of you guys together. And I didn't see the blue haired guy with the earphones on his neck hanging out with us. Doesn't he live here anymore?" I asked as we walked up the stairs.

"..."

For a moment no one answered my question, I stopped my steps realizing that only the sound of my footsteps could be heard. I turned back. Yukari, the girl standing behind Mitsuru, lowered her head. For a moment I saw the sad look on Mitsuru's face. But it was only for a moment. She walked over to Yukari, and held her hand.

"He moved a few months ago. Due to his parents' work"

"...Oh. Sorry if I asked something I shouldn't have asked"

"It's okay. You will also be a part of this place. So it's only natural that you ask that"

I just nodded and continued on my way. As we passed room by room, I read the nameplate of the occupants of the room. Then I stopped again at a room that said "Arisato Minato". There was no such name when Akihiko introduced them all. My only guess, Arisato Minato is the man in the middle of the photo.

"Will he come back again? But if he comes back, why are the two of them looking like that?"

"Kanzaki-san, are you okay?"

"Ah..yeah. Sorry. I just feel dizzy. Maybe the effect of today's trip"

"Then you can rest right away. Your room is next door. School will start at 08.00 a.m. So don't be late."

"...Alright"

"Then both of us will return to our respective rooms"

"Yeah..Thank you"

The first thing I did as soon as I entered my room was plop myself onto the bed. I don't really care about the clothes I'm wearing, I just want to rest.

"Ugh..where am I?? What is this place?"

When I opened my eyes, I saw that my surroundings were filled with fog. I don't remember ever being in this place. The last thing I remember is I was sleeping in my room.

"Hello??"

"..."

"Hello. Can anyone hear me?"

A blue butterfly flew in front of me. I point my finger forward and he lands on it.

"Hello beautiful butterfly. Do you know what this place is? Can you take me outside?"

"..."

"Good. Now I start talking to animals"

The butterfly quickly flew straight ahead. I screamed trying to stop him even though I knew it wouldn't work. From a distance, I saw a large brown door. I saw the butterfly enter the room.

"Hey wait. You can't just leave me"

When I entered I only found an empty white room. There's no one here. I decided to go deeper. And there I saw a young man. Unfamiliar youth. I dont know him. But I feel I've never seen him. But where? When I wanted to walk closer to him, suddenly

TOCK TOCK TOCK

"Huh?? A dream??"

When I opened my eyes and looked around me. No blue butterflies. No brown door, no white room. I returned to my room?? For a moment I thought. Is it really all just a dream? Then my eyes fell on the clock which showed 06.30 a.m

"06.30 a.m!!!!"

"Hey!! It's Junpei. Are you awake??"

"Ye-Yeah. I'm awake. Wait a minute I'll get ready"

About 10 minutes, I finally opened my bedroom door. And I saw Junpei with his annoyed face leaning against the wall.

"If Mitsuru-senpai scolds us for being late. I will blame everything on you"

"Haha...sorry...sorry..."

Accompanied by Junpei, we went to school.

"And my story begins here"