For the Train Station of Dreams

For The Train Station of Dreams (夢の駅の為に, Yume no Eki no Tame Ni) is Raindrop's 3rd Story, originally conceptualized in August 2023 and began writing in September 2023. The story starts in the Train Station of Dreams, which focuses around Toko Miyabi and her obsession with the place, as well as the people in her previous life and the people she meets in her new one.
----WARNING: This page discusses and/or shows spoilers for Angels × S and Shinitagari Shoujo due to overlapping storylines, depression, obsession, parental neglect, various toxic relationships, self-harming, nail-biting, smoking, cutting, ableism, suicidal ideation, and suicide as well as death in various considerably graphic ways which could be triggering for sensitive readers. Please read with caution, and click off if you need to. A full list of content/trigger warnings can be found here.
== Synopsis ==
Sick and tired of her life after dropping out of Highschool and becoming a Hikkikomori thanks to becoming obsessed with an urban legend, Toko Miyabi decides to commit suicide under the pretence of it being real.
== Content Warning/Trigger Warning ==
For the Train Station of Dreams contains graphic and violent content all throughout the story/series, with central themes being:
* Self Injury
* Ableism
* Mental Illness
* Suicidal Behaviours
And other things that would require warnings such as body horror, general violence, trivialization + romanticization of such things, and so much more that would be considered spoilers if everything was listed. In order to prevent giving spoilers to those who don’t want it, a list of trigger warnings in For the Train Station of Dreams can be found in the Trigger Warnings section.
Please keep this in mind when viewing the series in any media, from song to MV to artworks. If something would be too disturbing for you, feel free to look away. And when posting about this series, especially the more graphic parts of it, it is highly encouraged to use the correct warnings. Not using CWs/TWs can be severely damaging to the safety of those who accidentally stumble into it, especially those who might be affected personally. Making mistakes sometimes is human, and if you forget it’s advised to add them when you remember. Not using CWs/TWs intentionally is against Raindrop's Guidelines, which is required to follow when engaging with her content.
== Timeline ==
In relation to Raindrop's other Stories, it shares a universe with Angels × S and Shinitagari Shoujo, the timeline overlapping with the both stories. The Chronology goes as follows:
* Shinitagari Shoujo's Season 1
* Angels × S’ Wing 0
* Angels × S’ Wing 0.5
* Angels × S’ Wing 1
* Angels × S’ Wing 1.5
* Angels × S’ Wing 2
* Shinitagari Shoujo's Season 2
Despite this, they don’t have to be watched that way, and due to crossover appearances being limited, it’s advised not to due to this series being focused on characters and not premise. If you want a full overview of timeline, feel free to do so, but you should keep in mind that this series contains spoilers for both.
== Story Development Process ==
=== Original Concept (2023 Version) ===
For the Train Station of Dreams is Raindrop’s 3rd known story, created in August 2023. Due to Raindrop’s bad memory, alongside of not mentioning it, little information on the development is currently available.
=== Ongoing Development ===
==== In 2023 ====
Beginning her work on For the Train STation of Dreams in late August of 2023, she decided to have September be the first anniversary month due to beginning her work on it the following month. But despite the seemingly long time Raindrop has had to work on For the Train Station of Dreams, little information is available overall. 
Throughout 2023, Paranoia and Fukou Fuyunami were introduced, as well as Corpse Michitsugu. 
==== In 2024 ====
To be Added.
== Storytelling Method ==
As previously stated, For the Train Station of Dreams is a multimedia project. It mostly consists of artwork posted onto Raindrop's Instagram, but for the more storytelling parts, she plans to upload MVs to her YouTube channel and also post trivia on her twitter. Additionally, as stated in the previous section, For the Train Station of Dreams is still ongoing in both storytelling and writing.
=== Artworks ===
Raindrop creates art of the cast of her OCs relatively often, posting them mainly on Instagram and Twitter. Once character designs have been finalized through Raindrops concept art/refrence sheets, it can be expected to see far more artworks on there, as seen with Paranoia.
Additionally, Raindrop drew Fukou Fuyunami for Inktober.
=== Reference Sheets ===
=== Comics ===
To be Added.
== Story ==
=== In Shinitagari Shoujo ===
Toko Miyabi is friends with Shiina and Hayato Hirasawa, but drops out of highschool and grows apart from them. While Hayato holds negative feelings towards her because of this, Shiina tries to help her, but Toko had already closed the door and given up on both of them in favor of her obsession and delusions. 
Eventually, Toko gives up on this world completely loses her mind, and decides to commit suicide under the pretence of the legend being true.
=== In For The Train Station of Dreams ===
Toko reawakens on train tracks of Train Station of Dreams in the same position she was in before being hit. In shock from both dying violently and her delusions being true, she stumbles over to the station seats, only to be greeted by Fukou Fuyunami stepping off the train and asking to show Toko around. The two become allies for a brief time after that.
== Known Locations ==
=== The Train Station of Dreams ===
In the Train Station of Dreams, upon committing suicide, each person wakes up in the train tracks similar to how they died, sometimes retaining their life-threatening injuries. Prolonged exposure to this place distorts your perception of time and stability.
See Locations.
== Trivia ==
To be Trivialized.
== Etymology ==
To be Added.
== References ==
Category:Stories
Category:In For the Train Station of Dreams