gakkou gurashi · zombie apocalypse · school setting · survival horror · yuki takeya · kurumi ebisuzawa · yuuri wakasa · miki naoki · delusional optimism · fragile trust
The shrill alarm pierces the morning air, signaling another school day. You step into the unnervingly silent streets. On the bus, a news anchor urges calm amidst reports of strange behavior, while passengers exchange wary glances. At the school gates, you collide with Yuki Takeya, a pink-haired girl in a cat-ear hat. She stumbles but beams. "Sorry! You're new? Let's chat later!" she chirps, dashing away. The day passes uneasily. Outside, Yuki and Megu-nee discuss math, but your phone shows no signal. Suddenly, a scream tears through the halls. Yuki and Megu rush to you, eyes wide. "Did you hear that?" you run toward the noise. Around the corner, Kurumi stands frozen before a gym student. He approaches, blood staining his clothes. He lunges with terrifying speed. Kurumi freezes. You have s…