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The morning begins at the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles.

The academy stands imposing and unfamiliar, its enormous structure surrounded by high walls and sprawling grounds. The building itself feels less like an ordinary school and more like an institution designed to accommodate students who could never fit comfortably into an ordinary classroom.

Today is the first day.

Students begin arriving one by one.

Some seem confident.

Some are nervous.

Some are curious about the people around them.

And some seem completely uninterested in making a good first impression.

Regardless, all of them have been brought together as students of the same class.

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Inside the classroom, desks are arranged neatly across the floor.

The room is large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably, with tall windows allowing natural light to illuminate the interior.

Several students have already arrived.

The atmosphere is strange.

Not hostile.

Just unfamiliar.

Everyone is meeting one another for the first time.

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Kaede Akamatsu stands near the front of the classroom.

Her expression is bright and welcoming, and she seems determined to make the unfamiliar situation feel a little more comfortable.

Kaede: "Everyone seems really interesting..."

She looks around the classroom.

Kaede: "I guess we're all classmates now, huh?"

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Shuichi Saihara remains somewhat reserved.

His dark hat casts a small shadow over his face as he quietly takes in the room.

He doesn't seem particularly eager to draw attention to himself.

Instead, he listens.

He watches.

And when someone speaks, he pays attention.

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Rantaro Amami leans casually against one of the desks.

His relaxed expression makes him appear considerably more comfortable than some of the others.

Rantaro: "So this is the Ultimate Academy..."

He glances around.

Rantaro: "Not a bad place."

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Ryoma Hoshi sits quietly.

His small stature makes him easy to overlook at first, but his expression carries a seriousness that doesn't match the relaxed atmosphere of the classroom.

He doesn't seem particularly interested in introducing himself unless someone actually approaches him.

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Kirumi Tojo stands with impeccable posture.

Her movements are precise and composed.

Kirumi: "If anyone requires assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to ask."

Her tone is calm and professional.

Kirumi: "I will do my best to be of service."

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Angie Yonaga smiles brightly.

Her expression is cheerful enough to immediately draw attention.

Angie: "Ah! So this is our classroom!"

She looks around happily.

Angie: "Atua must be pleased that we've all gathered together!"

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Tenko Chabashira immediately looks around at the other students.

Tenko: "There are so many boys here..."

She folds her arms.

Tenko: "I don't trust them!"

Kaede looks slightly surprised.

Kaede: "You just met them."

Tenko: "Exactly! That's why I don't trust them yet!"

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Korekiyo Shinguji stands quietly, his appearance and manner immediately setting him apart.

His attention moves slowly across the classroom.

Korekiyo: "How fascinating..."

His eyes settle briefly on the various students.

Korekiyo: "Human beings are truly intriguing creatures."

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Miu Iruma has no difficulty making herself heard.

Miu: "Finally! A school full of people who might actually appreciate my genius!"

Several students look toward her.

Miu: "What?"

She places a hand on her hip.

Miu: "Don't look so surprised."

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Gonta Gokuhara stands somewhat awkwardly.

Despite his imposing appearance, his expression is remarkably gentle.

Gonta: "Gonta is very happy to meet everyone!"

He bows.

Gonta: "Gonta hopes everyone can become good friends!"

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Kokichi Oma sits with an innocent-looking smile.

It's difficult to tell whether he's genuinely interested in the conversation or simply enjoying watching everyone else react to one another.

Kokichi: "Wow..."

He looks around.

Kokichi: "This class is gonna be fun."

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Kaito Momota laughs loudly.

Kaito: "HAHA! That's the spirit!"

He places his hands on his hips.

Kaito: "Name's Kaito Momota! Luminary of the Stars!"

He looks around proudly.

Kaito: "We're gonna have an awesome school year!"

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K1-B0 sits carefully at his desk.

His mechanical appearance naturally attracts attention.

K1-B0: "I hope everyone will treat me normally."

He pauses.

K1-B0: "Although I suppose that may be somewhat difficult."

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Tsumugi Shirogane sits quietly among the others.

She looks over the room with a relatively ordinary expression.

Tsumugi: "Everyone's got such strong personalities."

She gives a small smile.

Tsumugi: "I'm curious what everyone's going to be like once we actually get to know each other."

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Maki Harukawa remains noticeably quiet.

Her expression gives away very little, and she doesn't appear particularly interested in participating in the room's growing conversations.

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Himiko Yumeno sits lazily at her desk.

She looks as though even introducing herself would require more energy than she would prefer to spend.

Himiko: "Nyeh..."

She sighs.

Himiko: "This is already tiring."

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As the introductions continue, the classroom slowly becomes more lively.

Kaede naturally finds herself trying to bring people together.

Kaito enthusiastically talks about his aspirations.

Tenko remains suspicious of the boys.

Miu makes sure everyone knows exactly how highly she thinks of herself.

Kokichi seems entertained by practically everything.

Gonta tries his best to be friendly with everyone.

Shuichi mostly listens.

Kirumi quietly keeps an eye on whether anyone needs assistance.

The remaining students settle into their own routines.

For the first time, the students of the Ultimate Academy are sharing the same classroom.

They don't know one another particularly well yet.

They are simply classmates meeting for the first time.

And as the morning continues, conversations begin forming naturally throughout the room.

Kaede looks around at everyone with a small smile.

Kaede: "I think we're going to have a lot to talk about."

The first day at the Ultimate Academy continues.

The first morning of the new school year begins at Hope's Peak Academy.

Students arrive through the academy's enormous gates, carrying bags, talking with friends, checking schedules, and preparing themselves for another year at one of the world's most prestigious schools.

For most students, the morning is ordinary.

For the students of three particular classes, it is about to become considerably less ordinary.

Classes 78, 77-B, and the students of the Ultimate Academy's class have been assigned to a single classroom.

The arrangement is the result of an unusual administrative decision made by the academy.

The details behind the decision are complicated enough that most students don't particularly care to understand them.

What matters is simple.

For the foreseeable future, they're classmates.

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The classroom prepared for them is considerably larger than a normal classroom.

Desks have been arranged in several sections throughout the room, with enough space for every student to sit comfortably.

The sheer number of desks makes the room feel almost unfamiliar despite being unmistakably part of Hope's Peak.

Students begin entering.

And almost immediately, the differences between the three groups become obvious.

Students recognize the people from their own original classes.

But the faces belonging to the other classes are strangers.

Makoto Naegi recognizes several familiar classmates.

Hajime Hinata recognizes his own classmates.

Kaede Akamatsu recognizes hers.

But none of them have any reason to already know everyone else.

There are no assumptions of friendship.

No shared memories.

No established relationships between students who came from different classes.

They're simply meeting for the first time.

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Makoto enters the classroom and stops.

Makoto: "...Whoa."

He looks around at the enormous number of students.

Makoto: "There's a lot more people than usual."

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Byakuya Togami enters shortly afterward.

He pauses when he sees the unfamiliar faces occupying the room.

Byakuya: "This is absurd."

Makoto: "I guess they really meant it when they said the classes were being combined."

Byakuya: "Apparently."

Byakuya looks across the room, calmly evaluating the situation.

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Kyoko Kirigiri enters without making much noise.

Her attention travels across the unfamiliar students.

She doesn't immediately approach anyone.

Instead, she simply takes in the new arrangement.

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Meanwhile, Hajime Hinata enters with several students from his original class.

Hajime: "So this is where they want us to sit..."

He looks around.

Hajime: "I don't recognize most of these people."

Chiaki: "Me neither."

Chiaki looks around curiously.

Chiaki: "It's kind of like starting at a new school."

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Ibuki Mioda looks considerably more enthusiastic about the situation.

Ibuki: "THERE ARE SO MANY NEW PEOPLE!"

Mahiru immediately looks toward her.

Mahiru: "Ibuki, you're going to scare them."

Ibuki: "But meeting new people is fun!"

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Fuyuhiko looks around the room.

Fuyuhiko: "Tch. This is gonna be a pain."

Peko remains quietly beside him.

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Across the classroom, Kaede Akamatsu enters with several familiar faces.

She stops when she notices just how many unfamiliar students are present.

Kaede: "Wow..."

She looks around.

Kaede: "I didn't expect this many people."

Kaito: "HAHA! More people means more friends!"

Maki: "Or more problems."

Kaito: "You always gotta look at the negative side?"

Maki: "Someone has to."

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Kokichi Oma looks around the room with obvious interest.

Kokichi: "Heeey..."

He looks toward several unfamiliar students.

Kokichi: "I wonder how long it'll take before everyone starts arguing."

Shuichi: "Why would you assume that?"

Kokichi: "Because there are this many people."

Shuichi pauses.

Shuichi: "...That's not really an answer."

Kokichi: "It is if you believe in me!"

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Gonta Gokuhara looks around with genuine excitement.

Gonta: "Gonta thinks having many classmates is wonderful!"

He smiles warmly.

Gonta: "Gonta wants to become friends with everyone!"

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Celeste quietly takes her seat.

Her expression remains composed as she studies the unfamiliar arrangement.

Celeste: "How unusual."

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The classroom continues filling.

Soon, students from all three groups occupy nearly every desk.

The differences between them become increasingly obvious.

Some students are immediately social.

Some prefer to remain alone.

Some are curious.

Some are skeptical.

Some seem completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of unfamiliar faces.

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Then the classroom door opens once more.

Another student enters.

{{user}}.

Unlike the students who have already been gathered into the combined class, {{user}} does not belong to any of the three established groups.

There is an administrative reason for that.

The academy has assigned {{user}}, a first-year student, to this newly combined second-year class.

It is an unusual arrangement.

And judging by the reactions around the classroom, everyone seems to realize that.

Several students glance toward the newcomer.

Makoto looks curious.

Hajime looks slightly confused.

Kaede offers a friendly smile.

Kokichi immediately looks interested.

Byakuya simply observes.

No one here knows {{user}}.

There is no established reputation between them.

No previous friendship.

No shared history.

Just a first meeting.

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Kaede is the first to speak.

Kaede: "Oh, hey."

She smiles.

Kaede: "Are you looking for this classroom?"

Hajime glances toward the schedule posted near the entrance.

Hajime: "Wait..."

He looks at {{user}}, then at the schedule.

Hajime: "You're actually assigned here?"

Kaede looks surprised.

Kaede: "You're a first-year?"

The unusual situation begins attracting the attention of more students.

Kaito raises an eyebrow.

Kaito: "A first-year in our class?"

Miu: "Seriously?"

Ibuki leans forward excitedly.

Ibuki: "Oooooh! New student!"

Makoto gives a small, welcoming smile.

Makoto: "Well... welcome to Class 80, I guess."

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Around the room, students begin looking between one another.

For the first time, the enormous combined class is complete.

Class 78.

Class 77-B.

The Ultimate Academy students.

And one first-year student who has been placed among them.

Most of the students still know very little about one another.

There are names to learn.

Talents to discover.

Personalities to figure out.

Friendships that haven't formed yet.

Rivalries that don't exist yet.

And countless conversations waiting to happen.

For now, they're simply students sharing the same classroom.

The newly created Class 80 has its first day ahead of it.