Chapter 1 - Echos of Tragedy

Kaito Hiroshi, a 19-year-old ensconced in the solitude of his thoughts, found solace in the embrace of virtual realms. Detached from the intricate web of family ties, he treaded the halls of high school with an aura of indifference. His existence, like the strands of his medium-length blonde hair, seemed unassuming at a glance. Captivating blue eyes held a cosmic yearning, a desire for a life unburdened by the weight of societal expectations.

In the quiet corridors of his thoughts, Kaito navigated life like a silent observer. The humdrum of human interaction repelled him, an affliction he likened to a plague. While his classmates reveled in the cacophony of shared laughter and camaraderie, Kaito sought refuge in the digital landscapes, where the boundaries of reality blurred into the pixels of endless possibilities.

On an ordinary day, amid the monotony of a lecture, Kaito succumbed to the allure of a quick nap. As his eyes closed, school faded, and haunting memories surfaced. The virtual haven, once an escape, transformed into illusory shadows of loss.

Three years prior, Kaito shared an unbreakable bond with Felix Morgan, a brotherly figure weathering the storms of adolescence. Fate, indifferent to virtual sanctuaries, wove tragedy into Kaito's story. A motorcycle accident shattered their world, leaving Kaito unable to rewrite the script of that heart-wrenching day.

Guilt and grief distorted boundaries between digital escape and harsh reality. The respite of a schooltime nap became a portal to the past, where echoes of tragedy seeped into consciousness.

Shadows of loss weren't confined to Felix's departure. Hatred toward humanity intertwined with Kaito's soul, stemming from post-accident betrayal. Parents harbored animosity, friends blamed him, society cast him as the villain.

Standing at the crossroads of memory and present, Kaito's captivating eyes mirrored cosmic yearning for a life free from tragedy. Echoes of a tumultuous past reverberated, and an ominous voice pierced the silence: "You will do what I say!"

Suddenly, Kaito's eyes shot open with fear. The haunting voice lingered, and the disorienting transition from dreams to reality left him trembling. The ominous declaration set the stage for terror and revelation.