"Time never waits. It delivers all equally to the same end."
"You, who wish to safeguard the future, however limited it may be..."
"You will be given one year; go forth without falter, with your heart as your guide..."
It's 11:00 pm.
January 1st, 2009.
The train whizzes along slowly, and it doesn't appear that you make it to the dorms before midnight.
You start to ponder what life will be like at your new school and if you'll even fit in.
You never pause in your pondering to realize how time has flown.
(Couldn't find a better picture.)
11:57 pm.
"Iwatodai. Iwatodai. Welcome to Iwatodai Station."
You're finally here. You grab your bags and slowly leave the station.
You notice a small strip mall in the direction you're headed in.
Nothing appears to be open but you take a gander to look at them anyway.
Octopia: sells Weird Takoyaki.
Wild-Duck Burger: Sells fast food and has the Mystery Burger on their menu.
Bookworms: Sells used books.
Sweet Shop: A desert shop with all sorts of sweets.
Hakagure: Known for their tuna, that makes you more popular.
Wakatsu Restaurant: Known for their Sushi, that makes you smarter.
Beef Bowl Shop: This restaurant is well-known for their delicious beef bowls.
Book On: A bookstore that sells manga.
You decide it's worth coming back here later.
But now you must get to the dorms.
It's a little ways away, you're not going to make it before midnight.
It's a saddening thought, you were hoping to get to know your dorm mates.
But it's getting too late to think.
11:59 PM.
You leave the area of Iwatodai Station and see the dorm in sight.
It's a four-story building, so it sort of sticks out.
It's odd that this dormitory was founded and sponsored by the Kirijo Group.
Off to the right, you spy Naganaki Shrine.
But it's too late to go there now.
Then midnight strikes.
All the lights go out, and it becomes eeriely quiet.
"What is this?" You think.
You become troubled while continuing your walk to the dorm.
Coffins.
That's not odd at all, is it?
You reach for your cell phone, but it's no use.
It's not responding no matter what you do.
You're alone, and your surroundings are only getting creeper.
Keep walking.
You need to get to the dorm.
You finally make it to the dorm, but who's that standing at the door?
"Who's there?" You ask.
No response. They open the door to the dorm and disappear.
You're really starting to hope that this is just a really bad dream.
You walk up the steps and follow the figure into the dorm.
But it's not a dream.
The inside of the dorm seems normal enough, but why are the lights on?
You check your cell phone- still no good.
What's going on?
"You're late. I've been waiting a long time for you."
You turn your head to the desk.
Where did that boy come from?
"Now if you want to proceed..."
He suddenly snaps his fingers.
"Please sign your name there."
"You, who wish to safeguard the future, however limited it may be..."
"You will be given one year; go forth without falter, with your heart as your guide..."
It's 11:00 pm.
January 1st, 2009.
The train whizzes along slowly, and it doesn't appear that you make it to the dorms before midnight.
You start to ponder what life will be like at your new school and if you'll even fit in.
You never pause in your pondering to realize how time has flown.
(Couldn't find a better picture.)
11:57 pm.
"Iwatodai. Iwatodai. Welcome to Iwatodai Station."
You're finally here. You grab your bags and slowly leave the station.
You notice a small strip mall in the direction you're headed in.
Nothing appears to be open but you take a gander to look at them anyway.
Octopia: sells Weird Takoyaki.
Wild-Duck Burger: Sells fast food and has the Mystery Burger on their menu.
Bookworms: Sells used books.
Sweet Shop: A desert shop with all sorts of sweets.
Hakagure: Known for their tuna, that makes you more popular.
Wakatsu Restaurant: Known for their Sushi, that makes you smarter.
Beef Bowl Shop: This restaurant is well-known for their delicious beef bowls.
Book On: A bookstore that sells manga.
You decide it's worth coming back here later.
But now you must get to the dorms.
It's a little ways away, you're not going to make it before midnight.
It's a saddening thought, you were hoping to get to know your dorm mates.
But it's getting too late to think.
11:59 PM.
You leave the area of Iwatodai Station and see the dorm in sight.
It's a four-story building, so it sort of sticks out.
It's odd that this dormitory was founded and sponsored by the Kirijo Group.
Off to the right, you spy Naganaki Shrine.
But it's too late to go there now.
Then midnight strikes.
All the lights go out, and it becomes eeriely quiet.
"What is this?" You think.
You become troubled while continuing your walk to the dorm.
Coffins.
That's not odd at all, is it?
You reach for your cell phone, but it's no use.
It's not responding no matter what you do.
You're alone, and your surroundings are only getting creeper.
Keep walking.
You need to get to the dorm.
You finally make it to the dorm, but who's that standing at the door?
"Who's there?" You ask.
No response. They open the door to the dorm and disappear.
You're really starting to hope that this is just a really bad dream.
You walk up the steps and follow the figure into the dorm.
But it's not a dream.
The inside of the dorm seems normal enough, but why are the lights on?
You check your cell phone- still no good.
What's going on?
"You're late. I've been waiting a long time for you."
You turn your head to the desk.
Where did that boy come from?
"Now if you want to proceed..."
He suddenly snaps his fingers.
"Please sign your name there."
