Chapter 1

"What was that?"

That's the first question that have come to my mind. The thing that I have just experienced is something that is far-off from what you can call normal. It was so absurd to the point that I wanted to believe that it was just all a dream. Though I know I'm only thinking in this way because of the fear that will envelop me in thinking that it is the truth. But it's impossible, since I know that it is undeniably true.

I tried to remember what just happened to me.

"Who are you?"

"I am you. I am Naegi Makoto. To be more precise, I am the future you."

"The future me?"

"You're correct. I know you have many questions to asked but don't worry you'll know all the answer you need. You know for me, what's happening right now is nothing short of a miracle. Although it's a miracle, everyone says that's it's because of my luck. Sigh."

"Luck?"

"Yes, Luck. I am the Ultimate Lucky Student after all. So you can say I have the Ultimate Luck. I mean, it's true that I spilled some of the coffee in some parts of the machine by accident and because of it the machine that did not work no matter what they do, instantly started. But really, I mean, if that's true then wouldn't that mean that the talent Ultimate Luck is really absurd."

"Huh?"

"Well, let's start now. Both of our minds will become one. And then, you'll be able to understand everything."

"Wait?! Did you just said become one?! Wait a minute, what are you talking about."

"Don't worry, you'll be able to retain who you are. Well, since the two of us are the same person it wouldn't really change anything. You'll just have all the knowledge that I have."

"Your knowledge? More importantly, why are you doing this?"

The future me did not say anything for a while. But after a moment of silence he smiled and said, "Since it was concluded that this is the most effective way to change things. And because I was also one of the Ultimate Hope, everyone chose me to do this."

"Ultimate Hope?"

He stared at me for a long time.

"Please, save everyone."

What did he mean by those words? I was flabbergasted. And why does he look so sad when he said those words to me.

"I will do my best."

I don't know why I responded to him using these words but I felt like this is what he was expecting. No not expecting, it's more like believing.

"Thank you. Do your best my past self."

My mind hurts. It feels like, there are needles stabbing it. But even with this pain I know one thing is for certain, the world is coming to an end because of a walking and breathing despair. That's right despair. The despair that has cloth herself with human skin.

"Despair, huh?"

Perhaps it is true that the woman named, Enoshima Junko is the True Ultimate Despair but perhaps there's a way to help change that despair into a shining hope. I feel that this is part of the things that I need to do. My future self, told me to save everyone. He said, everyone then that means he was also asking me to save Junko. To save her from the despair that has envelop her.

I remembered all the things that will happen in the future. And with them, the deaths of my friends'. I wanted to puke but I steeled myself. Perhaps I have become much stronger. I was able to endure it. If it was the past me, I would have instantly puke or even worse, faint.

"With this chance, I will save everyone!"

I shouted this words with all my might.

"Hey, Big bro, can you keep it down? The neighbors might think of you as crazy."

I need to think fast. I forgot I'm in my room right now. And it's not sound proof.

"Sorry! I just read a novel and the enthusiasm of the main character just got to me."

Sigh. Before I save anyone, I think I need to save myself from embarrassing myself further. With tears falling from my eyes and renewed determination, I vowed to never let this happen again.