Trust Arc Chapter One: The Intimidating Hope's Peak Academy
- Original Release: March 9, 2020 (Fanfiction.net), March 10, 2020 (AO3)
Summary
It's finally time for the 78th Class to convene at Hope's Peak Academy. As Kyoko and Makoto are dropped off to begin their new school lives, what words of wisdom will their respective families have for them?Tropes
- Dramatic Irony: Both Past!Makoto and Past!Kyoko note how neither one of them are going into Hope's Peak expecting to find love (Kyoko out of disinterest in making any kind of connection and Makoto out of his own insecurities), which they eventually will in each other throughout the story.
- First Day of School Episode: Downplayed. This chapter is mainly about Makoto and Kyoko arriving at Hope's Peak.
- Foil: There's a great contrast in how Makoto and Kyoko's families see them off before dropping them off at the front gate of Hope's Peak. While Fuhito is very formal and to-the-point with Kyoko, Makoto's whole family (Hana, Shinji, and Komaru) are all very excited for him and are wishing him the best of luck at school.
- Never Be Hurt Again: While thinking about her grandfather's instructions to stay away from boys, Kyoko thinks about how it would be for the better that she doesn't rely on anyone while remembering the incident that resulted in the burns on her hands.
