Prologue: Welcome the Reawaken Despair

Kekeke...

Why...? Why does life have the habit of giving off some sadism feel to it. Making the high riches of what the world has to offer into something so bleak and lifeless within time.

My time especially...

What's the point in anything once you tasted pretty much everything you wanted to experience? There's nothing left the world can offer me to continue living on. As someone with great beauty, brains, and a fulfilled life with plenty wealth to spare... Not trying to sound melodramatic, but I might as well shoot myself to relieve this emptiness inside me, the afterlife could be exciting, but... Killing yourself might as well be the same as admitting defeat to the world that created me, and I won't give the world that victory until my time comes to a naturally significant end. Still... Even the goal of conquering the world sounds like a snooze fest to me.

Today is a special day even for someone of my exceptional high standards. The significance spreads throughout the air lingering like a summer's breeze that I can just feel it despite the fact there's no wind. The destined day has come before me at long last.

"I have arrive."

Those are the only three words I was able to speak out loud, seemly pointless since no one is around but the dead silence around was really starting to bore me. Here is where everything is suppose to embark on the fresh new chapter of my life. The only problem isn't who-what-where-why but when, more precise three hours prior.

I have arrived five hours early due to my impatience. The gate wasn't open and guards were standing by the entrance. The guards looked intimidating for most but not me, what was really intimidating me was the academy itself. I know it sounds cray cray, however I feel some out of the ordinary pressure coming out of that inanimate object whenever I'm near the place. For me, its not threatening but like its welcoming and challenging, desiring people like myself to venture inside and stay for a while. I understand that avarice feeling.

Waiting outside for the campus to be accessible would be such a nuisance, so I did the only natural course of action available. I elusively infiltrated the campus, tranquilized the guards, bypassed their security system, and picked several locks undetected. All that 007 stuff I learned and imported overseas, its not like I'm a hardcore fan or anything, its just without a doubt all boys like spies, if not you're a girl trapped inside a boy's body!

Currently, I'm inside the classroom where my homeroom is located. New students are suppose to meet at the entrance hall at 8:00 A.M, but that place doesn't have a chair to lean back on, a desk to rest your feet which you deserve a rest on after perfectly imitating the stunts I've pulled off getting here, and the atmosphere to read manga from inside my backpack.

Eventually, I've finish reading my entire reserve of manga I was saving for the meeting which I suspect would be a bore. The video game I brought just in case was beaten after some time. Only two hours has passed. Which is at present three hours until the meeting starts. Man, this sucks...! I'm so boooreeed!

"Haaaaa..." I take a deep exhale to calm myself down.

Getting worked up won't solve anything. Plus, its not like anything is stopping me from leaving. The getting in but getting out thing doesn't imply to someone like me. Then why am I unwilling to leave and come back whenever? This place doesn't really have a strict attendance policy as long as you fulfill the minimum requirements as a chosen student. Of course, the answer is obvious. The school itself and I wouldn't forgive myself from running away over something so minor on my first day. This school...

Kibougamine Academy is the gatherer of student with high level in every field molding them into the best of the best, or close to someone like my level the best they can possibly achieve. They been able to produce such high quality assets for a long time in every practice. This remarkability is noted highly by the past generations of my esteem family. Calling themselves Hope's Academy certainly isn't a mere overstatement.

What interest me about this place I ask myself?

The two qualifications one must meet to enroll? Currently enrolled in high school and must excel in your best area of expertise?

No.

That there is no application process, and new students are only scouted by the academy?

No.

Perhaps, its that graduating from the academy guarantees success for life?

No, I already have that.

There's only one reason why a person extremely gifted as I would want to go here. The place itself doesn't interest me, but some part inside of me is drawn to the thought of going here. I myself even aren't entirely certain. What draws me? What will I find waiting for me? My last school was full of disappointing, uninteresting, inferior people. Will this school end the same? I'm an exception among my kin, a family of talented individuals, with unbelievable standards which I excel in. My kin to me, are fairly passable, and anything less is just an eyesore as most things are. My taste are so unique and random that I'm occasionally question whether I'm human or not. Sometimes, I choose to purchase/listen to a few songs, movies, and other stuff that are only number one or at least triple platinum to rate the preferable taste of the normie majority.

Will this place be a new higher den that can interest me? It won't be easy for this high school to handle me, they will have to try their hardest to satisfy my needs. I have high expectations I want reached! The high quality talents I possess are several, though one stands above others. Nevertheless, I'm extremely gifted with many other talents and my carefree eccentric yet elegant personality is absolutely flawless. There's nothing ordinary about me at all. The academy should be super duper honored at my enrollment.

Honestly, for realsies, I hope this will be a school worth enrolling to... Any more disappointment will drive me further to the brink of insanity... No one wants to see the popular main character go down that route, right? I've already decided my name here shall remain Kenzo Kurenai, the independent extraordinary, abnormal high-school student! It would be really bothersome when people know my real name and shudder in fear. I usually use an alias when I go out to fool around and have some real nice fun. Kekeke...

Like every high school, there's one thing I'm very certain of...! The girls here should be more cute, sexy, and more developed than the ones back in middle school~! Just thinking about the ones I'll be having for classmates makes my blood boil in ecstasy! Also makes waiting for school to start even more painstaking! Damn!

...Damn again! I just realize that I'm sounding like a nerd waiting for school to start! I swear to me, that I'm only going to school to screw around with the spoils of my eventual conquest! I swear! I'm going to make my mark here in my own specially perfect style! I'm the coolest badass this school will ever have in its long and prosperous history! Believe it!

I need to sleep on my future preparations in class. Rather not wing everything I do, and repeat those constant failed attempts to drive me out and whatnot. Not like I'll be awake most of the time in the first place anyways. This is only an excuse to pass the time, and sleep is number one at that.

My mind slowly began to drift into dreamland...

Hm? Where am I?

What is with this odd place?

I try looking around but my body won't move, seeing nothing put a realm of pure darkness too thick to see through. Even seeing my perfect appearance is out of my reach. How cruel this place makes me suffer!

Could this be my dream? I know I just went to sleep and all, but something feels off. How surreal this one is unlike any I've ever had before... Even for lucid dreams, I'm quite amaze by my own subconscious.

"H-Hello." A faint static voice spoke suddenly hinting a bit of nervousness in the mix.

Was that someone's voice just now?

"Hey, who's there!?" I called out. "Show yourself before me! My dream commands it!"

"Dream?" The voice sounding puzzled, causing me to bring some doubt about my previous hypothesis. "I'm afraid I can't do that. From your position, you wouldn't be able to see or touch me."

"And why is that?"

"It's pretty obvious, that explaining would be a bit embarrassing."

"Is that so?" I said suspiciously. "Well, no matter. I prefer talking to people face to face, but you must have your reasons since you're part of my dream. Then, the least you can do is tell me your name."

"You'll know in time, just not now."

"...For an embodiment of my dreams, you sure are not giving me any reason to keep you around."

"Excuse me? You keep saying dreams-"

"I'm bored with you. Disappear!" I snapped my fingers. "Now, that voice is gone-"

"Still here."

"Wha- Impossible!"

"...What do you think was suppose to happen?"

"I thought I could control my dreams at will, unless... this must be some kind of nightmare!"

"Hate to embarrass yourself, but there's something you should know... THIS. IS. NOT. A. DREAM. Understand?"

"...I knew that."

"You did? Then explain your previous sentences-"

"Ahem!" I coughed loudly. Anyway! You won't tell me your name, what can you tell me? Something along the lines of where I am would be nice?"

"Sorry. You will have to find that out on your own."

"..."

"..."

"Then what purpose do you serve speaking to me?"

"No reason in particular. I merely came to make my presence known. This won't be the last you'll hear from me after all."

"Lucky me..." I murmured slightly annoyed.

"We still have time before the paralysis wears off, so lets have a small chat while we still have the chance."

Paralysis? Must be a strong one to restrict me this well. I don't need to be told about it wearing off, because I can feel slight movement in my body already. So for now...

"Fine." I sighed reluctant. "I'll give you the pleasure of associating with me for a while. What do you wish to have a chat about?"

"Do you remember what were you doing before ending up here?"

"I was inside Kibougamine Academy taking a siesta passing time for when my first day would start. I'm looking forward to my first day which is why I'm a little annoyed that I'm here now. Right now, I'm suppose to get on to the next event plotline of my life, not take a slight detour on some filler. Tell me, was I kidnapped?"

"Well..."

"Thought so." Wasn't the first time, surprisingly my body usually would wake me up alerting of such being one of my natural reactions, but that's not a big deal since it doesn't react to lowly level threats like this. "All righty, tell the kidnappers to let me go and bring me back to school before I decide to escape on my own. I'll be lenient on their punishment depending how much time I'm late for school."

If they think I'll pay them to be release out of respect for foolishly attempting to risk their lives, they picked the wrong time and place to do so. I'm not really in a generous mood at the moment.

"I'm not able to do that."

May I have mercy on their souls...

"Why not?"

"Because you are mistaken to assume I work for the ones who kidnapped you. I'm just a person on the sidelines. I can't help you at the moment."

"I see... That's fine, I can help myself like I always have, you just would've saved me the tiniest effort in doing so."

"Seems like you decided to leave. That's fine. I'm not interesting enough for you to waste any more of your time."

"At least you are somewhat perspective, you got that going for you." I complimented generously.

"Just allow me to warn you on one thing. Forget and give up on Kibougamine Academy."

"You know when I'm warned not to do something but do it anyway, usually there's some sense to what is being advise, this warning however makes no sense in the slightest. Just exactly what reason is there to give up the chance in something that can possibly rock my world to new heights. Explain yourself!"

"You'll find out soon enough. Please be patient. I promise to explain everything sometime in the future. I'm also certain your questions will be answered... and more..."

More?

"I intend to. In fact, I prefer it that way, however this better be worth my time or there's going to be problems."

"Depends..." The voice gave a vague answer and long pause before speaking again. "Discover and do what's necessary for your best interest at heart. Don't cross the line or you'll end up having some regrets. Trust me."

"Trusting someone suspicious as you is not exactly an easy thing to do, but I'll take it under consideration."

"That's all I ask. As I promised, everything will be explained someday. Remember to stay true to whatever path you choose to follow."

"Path?"

"Or route you might put it, Protagonist-sama."

"Yeah, route sounds more right."

My life is like a game with a route with every new journey I take where I'm a hell of a protagonist! Multiple possibilities and paths deciding to take on with one chance only with no redo's. That is life. Makes things more challenging this way, and exciting than some boring game. But leaves regret to a what if I went a different way. Oh well, I'm used to it. This situation is just another route about to begin. But, this one feels different somehow than the rest. I hope that means I won't get so bored I want to forget about the thing entirely like I usually do.

"You'll see this route won't be like your previous routes, this will be one of your most daring adventures yet that you may not survive this time."

"Oh." I said feeling provoked.

Okay, I was trying to resist my natural urges, but I've become intrigue by this whole situation that my body yearns for it like a masochist who yearns for pain. Whenever I get this way, I tend to forget about my current objective and focus on that. It's one of the least perfect habits I carry. Perhaps a small detour won't hurt. But like I said, if this proves to be an absolute waste of my time... Hell is going to break loose!

"The game is about to begin."

"Game?"

"I wish you the best of luck. Let's speak again later. Take care."

After a long silence, I confirm the voice that had spoken to me moments ago is gone for now.

Why didn't it say this was a game in the first place? Now, I really getting excited!

My body's numbness from the paralysis fades away completely as a sudden burst of adrenaline kicks into my systems instead.

"Time to make my move. Game start!"

Hey everyone! It's been a long time since I've last written a story. I had a lot a things to do, and believe to much time has passed for the original story to continue, not to mention DR3 inspired how my story could've been so much better, so I decided to erase the previous story, start from zero into a different direction and remake the SYOC with people who haven't already given up on the story. Fresh blood is most welcomed. Of course, if those who originally submitted their OCs are still around, please feel free the resubmit them or a new one and take the opportunity whether there's something you like to change or mention that my formerly narrow mind neglected to show which displease you. The OC form will be on my profile to copy and paste on.

Please tell me what you think of my idea to renew and what I can do to improve my work. Reviews, pms, and comments motivate me to continue. Remember that. Right now, including the protagonist I asked permission for to use again, there are up to 15 slots remaining in this story. First things first before going underway with the murder mystery game. Like other SYOC stories, I ask you to follow the rules listed below:

RULES

1 ) I won't accept any recycled characters. To clarify I will not take characters that have been in another story's OC except this one obviously.

2) No mary-sues or gary-stus are allowed to be submitted.

3) I will only take the forms through PM, unless you don't have an account then I might consider, since I learned to erase Guest's reviews so I can prevent spoilers in the nick of time.

4) Be sure to be specific in your descriptions. I plan to might need to improvise somewhat and there's a limit of how much I can do that!

5) No canon talents from DR, DR2, and DR3 are permitted except luck.

If you have any questions or troubles with your OC, don't hesitate to ask, and you'll read from me in the next publish. Before signing out... One last thing... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

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