Prologue

The protagonist has a nightmare and wakes up. She recalls how she was inspired to put these vivid dreams to paper as comics, but ultimately put the serialization on hiatus as she didn't want to kill off her characters. Emerald, her guardian and also a professor, delivers her breakfast, and suggests for her to take a stroll around the deck of the cruise ship. It is revealed that the only way for students to reach St. Shelter University, which is located on an island, is by sea.

Should the protagonist heed Emerald's advice to walk around, the protagonist happens on another student seeking guidance about the school competition from a strangely-dressed man. After he finishes speaking with the girl, he notices the protagonist, who at the same time is struck by his shocking resemblance to the man from her dreams. He grabs onto the protagonist after she tries to leave, but Emerald steps in to defend her. It turns out that Emerald and the man, Rorschach Rothschild, are old acquaintances, and they leave to discuss the school competition while the protagonist continues to explore the ship.

While painting the evening seascape, the protagonist meets Rorschach once again. They chat about their motivations for heading to the island as the island comes into view. After arriving at the university, Emerald informs the protagonist that she will have to stay overnight in temporary lodging before settling down in her official residence. That night, she has another nightmare, and opens up to Emerald about Rorschach's appearance. Emerald analyzes her fears and comforts her, pledging that he'll protect her no matter where.

The next day, the protagonist notices another student peering at her as she heads to rendezvous with Emerald. Emerald escorts her to see the school director, who reveals that Emerald is the professor of her major. The director also introduces the student who was peering at her earlier as the student council president, Clarence. Clarence gives the protagonist a brief overview of the school before hurrying off to resolve issues with planning a school event.

While touring the Law School, the protagonist witnesses an argument between a few other students about the school competition. Clarence arrives to defuse the situation with another member of the student council, apologizing for the inconvenience.