1 Prologue

I rushed out the door as the sound of bells announced that I left. Not too long after, I heard the same bells again, hearing that person's voice calling out my name and telling me to wait.

However, I didn't look back and ignored it, running even faster.

"Oof!"

Along the way, I bumped into someone–something in front of me, but I continued my pace to the point I tripped and scraped my knee.

"Ha…haha…" I chuckled bitterly when I sat up, noticing a small bloody ooze on it.

"I hate this…! I hate everything!" I yelled, covering my eyes which were now overflowing with tears.

Despite knowing that people are giving me weird, confused looks, without any hesitation, I stood up and ran towards what was ahead of me.

"What did I expect?" I asked myself, sobbing. "They don't understand…! None of them did!"

Sometimes I wonder if it's easier to wish for death. If something were to happen to me now, no one can stop me, right?

As if on cue, a sudden flash of light appeared beside me. And for that reason, I suddenly felt… relieved.

At least, I–