Years had slipped away since the cataclysmic event orchestrated by the enigmatic Junko, an incident that cast the world into a harrowing apocalyptic abyss. In a cruel twist of fate, Ryota had unknowingly played a pivotal role in her sinister plans, aiding her in the creation of mind-manipulating techniques, including the notorious 'Hope' and 'Despair' videos. These malevolent constructs, born from Ryota's brainwashing expertise, were weaponized to ensnare the entire Class 77-B in a suffocating shroud of despair, igniting the horrific sequence of events that would forever be etched in history as the 'Tragedy.' Haunted by the specter of guilt for transforming his once-innocent classmates into nightmarish shadows of their former selves, and for the agonizing injuries inflicted upon Chaiki—who, despite her suffering, clung to life—Ryota endured a relentless torment of self-loathing. His heart became a battleground, a constant reminder of the darkness he had unwittingly unleashed upon the world. Yet, amidst the shadows, a flicker of hope emerged when he was summoned by the Future Foundation. Scouted by the astute Kazuo, Ryota ascended to the esteemed position of leader of the 10th Division, a role that bestowed upon him the noble mission of nurturing education and culture in communities ravaged by despair. The winds of fate shifted dramatically when the Class 78th emerged from the brutal killing game, led by the indomitable Makoto, who rallied the weary souls to rise against Junko Enoshima's tyrannical reign. In a breathtaking turn of events, he forged an alliance from the ashes of betrayal, even persuading Junko's devoted sister, Mukuro, to sever her blood ties. Though Ryota held deep respect for Makoto, doubts lingered in his mind about Mukuro's true intentions. In the solitude of his office, with the door firmly locked against the chaos of the outside world, Ryota found himself engrossed in a new project—crafting an exhilarating anime. This endeavor became both an escape and a path to redemption, as he poured his tumultuous past into a creative outlet, striving to ignite a spark of hope where once only despair had reigned.