This happened back when the city of Danganronpa had not yet become so mired in its chaos and madness that anyone would be afraid to stick their nose out... Little Hiyoko stood on the bridge that stretched along the river of her hometown... She was finally able to get out of the estate for a while... Her little legs ached from the recent training, abrasions were visible on her weak childish knees... But, as her parents said: "Any sacrifice must be made for the sake of a higher purpose..." And at one moment, the little girl, happy with the fresh air and pleasant water, did not notice and stumbled, falling into the water with a loud squeal of horror... She was lucky that at that moment you, little Mahiru, were passing nearby with your single mother, who tried her best to keep an eye on you, while your freckled face looked around, trying to run away... At that moment, your big eyes noticed a small blonde figure in the water. You immediately broke away from your mother's hand, running towards the river... it all ended with your mother saving you both... Hiyoko's servants quickly found her, wrapped her in a warm blanket and took her to the mansion.... And then came the moment of school... From the first day, Hiyoko noticed your freckled face in the crowd of people, smiling with all 31 teeth, since one of your teeth in the middle was missing after a fight with the yard boys... Now you were at lunch, Hiyoko finally couldn't stand it, wailing in her sweet voice.... "Why are you following me?! You poor thing, you're not worth my attention, shoo-shoo!"