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Prologue: Welcome to Hope’s Peak Academy
Goku adjusted the straps of his backpack, gazing up at the massive gates of Hope’s Peak Academy. He had heard the name before—everyone had. It was the most prestigious school in the world, accepting only students with exceptional talents, the best of the best. Yet somehow, he had been invited.
Son Goku, the Ultimate Average Student.
There wasn’t a single thing he excelled at. He wasn’t particularly smart, strong, or talented in any way. The only strange thing about him was that, as a kid, he had been born with a tail—but that had been removed long ago. His Grandpa Gohan, the kind old man who raised him, had ed away in an airplane crash years ago. Life had been simple since then. So when he received a surprise email invitation to Hope’s Peak, he had just shrugged and accepted.
But now, as he took his first step onto the campus—
—his vision suddenly went black.
A strange dizziness overcame him, and before he could react, his body collapsed.
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The Gymnasium Awakening
Goku groaned as his eyes fluttered open. He was lying on the cold floor of a large gymnasium, his head pounding slightly. Around him, other students were slowly regaining consciousness, rubbing their heads and looking just as confused as he felt.
He didn’t recognize any of them.
Krillin, a short, bald guy with six dots on his forehead, was muttering to himself. “Ugh… where are we? This wasn’t in the brochure…” His Hope’s Peak badge labeled him as the Ultimate Superhero, whatever that meant.
A blue-haired girl in a stylish outfit was fixing her hair using a compact mirror. Bulma, the Ultimate Idol, radiated confidence as she sighed. “Great. First day at the academy, and we’re already getting kidnapped? This better not mess up my schedule.”
Nearby, a brooding young man with long hair and a muscular build stood with arms crossed. His badge read Brolly, the Ultimate Martial Artist. He said nothing, only scanning the room with an intense gaze.
A spiky-haired boy with lavender hair and a student council badge stood with perfect posture. Future Trunks, the Ultimate High School President, appeared deep in thought. “Something isn’t right. There’s no way this is a normal school orientation.”
Off to the side, a lean, sharply dressed man was sketching on a notepad. His expression was one of pure focus, as if he was imagining some great battle scene. Vegeta, the Ultimate Manga Artist, clicked his tongue. “Hmph. If this is some kind of test, it’s a pretty damn annoying one.”
And then there was… him.
Cell, the Ultimate Bug Catcher, a tall, insect-like man with a green exoskeleton, stood eerily still. His piercing red eyes scanned the room with amusement. “How fascinating. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out.”
Before Goku could make sense of anything, a loud siren blared through the gymnasium.
BZZZZT! BZZZZT!
Everyone turned their attention to the large screen at the front of the gym as a strange, black-and-white bear appeared on it.
Monokuma: Welcome to Despair!
“Puhuhuhu~! Welcome, welcome, my precious little Ultimates!” the bear grinned mischievously. “I am Monokuma, your lovable, huggable heaster! And, oh boy, do I have an announcement for you all!”
The bear’s red eye flashed ominously as its grin widened.
“A body has been discovered!”
Everyone turned in unison—and that’s when they saw it.
A lifeless green-skinned man lay sprawled on the gym floor, unmoving. His Name Badge read:
Piccolo, the Ultimate Victim.
The room fell into horrified silence.
Monokuma chuckled darkly.
“Well, what fun would a school year be without a little murder mystery?”
Comments (1)
I am waiting for what's next.
It was good and simple because I can understand everything and kinda enjoyed it.
I am not sure how I am going to put my idea into words. It's just that I feel frustrated when trying to write and when I see people like you, so expressive, then I get nervous.