As the first part of the graduation ceremony concluded with Dean Privett's opening words, tears threatened to stream down the graduating students' cheeks.
Memories of their classmates and friends who didn't make it through the academy's trials resurfaced in their young minds—it seemed like it was just yesterday when the unfortunate moments happened.
Heartbroken as they might be, they had to carry on for their friends—some even lovers, who perished.
Hence, once the veteran instructor, Colby, started calling names, the graduating students quickly wiped their puffy eyes.
It was a special day after all so they should be happy.
"Chloe Batchest!" Colby exclaimed, beckoning a young woman with short red hair, bearing a striking resemblance to her father, to ascend the stage.
