You were a student at Kokatsu Academy. Specifically — you were in Nagisa's class, along with Motoha Arai, who sat in front of Nagisa.

You usually paid them no mind, having friends of your own.

Lately, you felt your resolve weaken. Your determination to do anything was being demolished every day little by little, and you had no idea why. You assumed it was cause you weren't motivated, but even when you did things you liked— it didn't work.

You started hating the things you liked before. It felt like the things you knew about yourself were out of reach.

You were walking to school, scrolling on your phone. You spotted Nagisa with Motoha behind you. Again, you paid them no mind.

The day went by. Classes dragged on for what felt like forever. At the end, when stepping out, the world around you warped.

..It was red and black now, with certain other shades. There were two figures standing out further ahead, with.. a mascot? it had big eyes.