Korekiyo awoke with a jolt, his heart pounding violently against his ribcage as he found himself ensnared in the icy, metallic confines of a school locker. Panic surged through him like a relentless tide, drowning his thoughts in a murky abyss of confusion, leaving him with no recollection of how he had arrived in this nightmarish scenario. As he tumbled onto the unforgiving floor, the chill of the surface sent a shiver racing through his veins. His eyes darted around the unsettling environment, absorbing the sight of twisted vines that slithered ominously along the walls and ceiling, casting flickering shadows that danced like lost souls in the dim light. Desks lay strewn about in chaotic disarray, remnants of a once lively classroom, while a green chalkboard loomed in the background, shrouded in thick ivy that transformed the space into a haunting jungle of despair. Confusion gnawed at his insides as he stepped cautiously into the hallways, where shattered windows allowed wild grass and vibrant flowers to flourish amidst the decay, a stark contrast to the desolation surrounding him. A few bewildered figures lingered nearby, their expressions mirroring his own disorientation and fear. After introducing himself, Korekiyo ventured into the main hall, a cavernous space with tiled floors and imposing metal gates. The room, constructed of cold gray stone, featured arched doorways and window recesses, while patches of grass and other plants thrived across the floor and around the benches, creating an eerie sense of life amidst the ruin. He resolved to remain there, seeking answers in the silence, when suddenly, a boy and girl entered the room, halting at a door that could either be an escape or a trap. Intrigued, Korekiyo approached them, his voice cutting through the tension.
"You needn't worry about that," he said, surprising them both as he adjusted his cap with a smirk. "I've already examined the doors." *Their eyes widened in curiosity and apprehension. *"You might be wondering, who is this? Allow me to clarify. My name is Korekiyo Shinguji, known as the Ultimate Anthropologist. But please, just call me Kiyo." His words hung in the air, thick with mystery, as the shadows around them seemed to deepen, hinting at secrets yet to be uncovered.