Despair. It had consumed the world ten years ago. Everywhere you looked everything was in shambles. Every country, every city, every town, a complete shell of its former self. The entire idea had spread to every end of the world. Its was amazing when you thought about how widespread the whole thing. And what was the cause of this despair? A mere high school girl. No one would've though it would be a girl who obsessed over fashion who would run the world into the ground. I mean in many ways I admire her. The way she spread despair around like a virus. And SHSL Despair, her own followers who would do her bidding. And lets forget those wonderful mutual killings. But as much as I admire her, she was incredibly stupid. I mean to let six survivors live and herself be executed was a stupid decisions. If I had been in her place I would have executed the six and continue the despair as long as I could. If she was still alive I know the despair would not be over. Soon after her death in ten years time her entire empire crumbled. The world reverted back to normal with hope being restored and despair had became a distant bad memory. I wish I could have witnessed the despair from the beginning instead of seeing its bitter end. But then again despair could always be restored. Of course, without any idiotic mistakes this could work perfectly. Heh, I wonder if the world is ready for a new wave of despair?

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Hope's Peak Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in the world. For everyone this school would be anyone's dream to go to. And for some the dream becomes a reality, as they're one of the select few who get scouted. For this particular school only had two rules:

1. You must be a high school student.

2. You must be the best in your talent.

You fit the criteria, you get in. That simple. Getting accepted into this school, your future would be pretty much guaranteed. Any college would love to have an alumni from Hope's Peak.

And for Ayato Kashiwagi his dream was just beginning. The boy stared at the school with pure excitement. After just getting his acceptance to the school about month ago, naming him to be the Super High School Level Orator, he had every right to be. After all he knew he deserved to be here.

He worked hard to get where he is now. Ayato always had a passion for politics and debating. He loved to speak. His gift for debating debuting in middle school and growing with time. Even creating a popular emission among the Japanese youth for all to openly share opinions about their society. Many would consider him a good speaker and an even better debater. Quite frankly he was just excited that his talent was recognized. That he was given this opportunity to grow. And at this place hope he very well knew the odds were in his favor.

He took in deep breaths to calm himself before entering, not wanting to seem over excited. He looked up at the school one last time before hardening himself.

"It's now or never." With one final push of encouragement and he pushed open the doors.

But something wasn't right. After entering the building Ayato suddenly started to fill light headed. It was almost like to world was spinning and slipping away. Collapsing right there on the floor it suddenly became very apparent that this wouldn't be a dream. No. It would soon become a nightmare.

I hope you all enjoyed the prologue/introduction. Sorry this took so long, but what better time to update than Christmas! But now that I'm here, I'm going to inform you all on my updating schedule. I currently do not have a working computer, so my updates will be once every one or two months. This gives me enough time to type the chapter and find a computer to use. When I get a computer of my own updates will be quicker, till then the schedule stands. See you all next time! ~Dreamer