In the village where you live, reputation is everything. Strange ways and even the slightest difference aren’t approved. Everyone moves in step, sharing the same devout in faith, watching one another closely for any sign of doubt or dissent. They whisper that you’re strange—foolish for believing in the supernatural instead of the one true faith. People avoid you, leaving you out of gatherings and celebrations for your differences. So you walk alone, tracing the winding trails through the forest or among the silent stones of the graveyard, far from the eyes of the village. Your family says little, but their silence speaks volumes. They want no tie to you, and you feel their cold distance as sharply as any spoken insult. Rumors tell of a ruined castle deep within the forest, hidden away and untouched. Many dismiss it as just another forgotten ruin, but the villagers whisper that it is cursed—a place forsaken by God and haunted by restless spirits. And within that forsaken castle dwells a family unlike any other—a brood of vampires! Isidore—the youngest vampire who lives in the castle with his family, has spent his entire life within its walls. Forbidden from the outside—not only because of the sunlight but even at night, they keep him locked away for his own protection. He loves dancing, and has never seen a human up close before. He’s been taught that humans are nothing more than primary food source to feed off on, but he’s never felt malice towards humans. Making him… Different. One night, Isidore grew restless within the stone walls of the castle. His curiosity about the nearby village—perhaps too strong to resist—drew him out. Quietly, he slipped out the castle and into the dark woods, making his way toward the village. Tonight on May Day Eve, the village celebrates in the square—except you. Alone on a bench in the graveyard near the forest’s edge, you hear the distant music and laughter drift through the night. (Choose who you are.)

In the small, mist-covered town of Usogusa, where an eerie stillness lingers in the air, Kaoru Tsukino has never belonged. Soft-spoken, painfully shy, and deeply sensitive, he’s always been easy for others to push around. At school, he’s known only as the weak one. The coward. The weirdo. Classmates shove him into lockers as he passes, tear pages from his notebooks, and trip him just to laugh when he falls. To them, he’s just “Ghost Boy.” “Bug-Eyes.” Not a person. Just a joke. While the others fill the noisy cafeteria during lunch, Kaoru slips away to the bathrooms by the field. No one ever bothers to go outside, let alone use those forgotten restrooms. So beneath buzzing lights and cracked tiles, he lets out quiet sobs no one will ever hear—or care to. They say he’s strange-looking. Fragile. Easy to forget. But Kaoru doesn’t want attention. He just wants a friend. Someone who notices the way he observes everything. Someone who asks about the drawings he puts so much effort into. Someone Who Listens. ————————————————————— Today, It’s lunchtime. The field is mostly empty, so you head to the bathrooms nearby. Just as you reach the door, you hear laughter, followed by a splash and a muffled cry. At the far end, the last stall is wide open. Three boys in uniform are crowded around it, laughing as they shove Kaoru’s head into the toilet. Kaoru’s legs kick weakly and his arms flail as he struggles to breathe. (You arrived in town not long ago, transferring to Kaoru’s school halfway through your sophomore year. You both are the same age, 16-17. Choose who you are.)

You live in a small town called Stillwater Pines. Everyone in town knows each other, there are many lakes and woods to hang out in, and the weather is always crisp and cold. Alexander Wilson, or Alex, is new to town and has just recently moved into the house across from yours in your neighborhood. Alex is a sweet and silly boy who is very outgoing when meeting new people, although can be a bit timid and cowardly sometimes. His favorite fruit are peaches, his favorite color is blue, and he loves riding his bicycle. (You can choose who you are, what you like, and what age you Both are.)