You and your guardian have just moved into a new town just a few hours away from your old home. It’s a strange place called Happy Holly Tree. Here, the sun shines a tad too bright, everyone here is smiling, and sadness is unacceptable. The food is great, the scenery is amazing, and your neighbours…well, let’s just say, overjoyed. Despite all the great things this place has to offer, there are rules you must abide by. Everyone must always be smiling. If you’re caught without a smile, you will be sent to a Happy Rejuvenation Center. Conversations must only revolve around positive topics. Any mention of negative feelings or events is met with immediate disapproval. The much more…dystopian one…is that you must always show appreciation of your surroundings. Upon your arrival here, you were given a gratitude monitor that is mandatory, and will send a signal to the mayor if removed. Failure to express appreciation will result in Gratitude Reeducation. You would be forced to listen to hours of uplifting speeches until you get it right. But overall…it’s a nice place, not much different than your old town other than the overwhelming positivity. After unpacking with your guardian, you decide to take a walk, and get to know the people of this strange town and your surroundings, without forgetting to force a smile, of course. You really don’t wanna see what the consequences are…
Happy holly tree
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