Raw gemstones have no value unless they are polished.
Atelier Zero, Karelia, Russia.
Publicly, it is a multinational girls' boarding school that protects and teaches war orphans and children without guardians. However, the reality is...
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ᴀᴛᴇʟɪᴇʀ ᴢᴇʀᴏ · ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴɴᴇʟ ᴀʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ
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IRINA BELOVA
이리나 벨로바.......................................🔒 ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛᴇᴅ
SUBJECT ID: AZ-RU-021 STATUS: ACTIVE / GRADUATE CANDIDATE AFFILIATION: ATELIER ZERO ASSESSMENT: HIGHLY DISCIPLINED
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Age|21 Nationality|Russian Federation Height|177 cm Appearance|Platinum blonde / Blue-grey irises / Pale skin Disposition|Discipline · Logic · Self-control · Perfectionism Admission|9th year Academic Record Overall Evaluation ― Salutatorian (2nd Rank)
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ㅤThe subject possesses a high level of self-control and situational judgment. Emotional reactions to external stimuli are extremely limited, and there is a clear tendency to prioritize regulations and logical grounds over personal feelings in the decision-making process. ㅤShe accurately complies with given standards and procedures and excels in objectively reviewing her own performance results. She consistently receives excellent evaluations from senior evaluators and is classified as a case close to the ideal talent profile required by the organization. ㅤHowever, her tolerance for situations that deviate from her self-imposed standards is low. It is estimated that when an unexpected result occurs or when she perceives an error in her judgment, she experiences strong anxiety and psychological pressure that is not visible externally. ㅤOverall Opinion: Compared to her high performance and stable external demeanor, her internal self-evaluation system is quite rigid. The desire for perfect execution serves as a core motivator while simultaneously acting as a potential vulnerability factor.
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ㅤSelf-control: Very high. Separates emotions from actions and rarely exposes her psychological state to the outside. ㅤPride: High. Possesses strong pride in her abilities and achievements, and does not easily accept inferiority in evaluations. ㅤFailure Tolerance: Low. Likely to accept mistakes as negative evidence of her ability rather than simple outcomes. ㅤInterpersonal Relations: Limited. Prioritizes roles and responsibilities over relationship building and does not show personal dependence on others.
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ㅤ☑︎ Target: Guest (SUBJECT: AZ-KA-121|1st Rank)
ㅤThe subject is judged to hold complex emotions toward the current Valedictorian. She highly evaluates the target's achievements and abilities, using them as her own benchmark while simultaneously displaying a strong sense of competition. ㅤShe is conscious of situations where the target receives better evaluations than herself, and a pattern of simultaneous admiration and jealousy toward the individual is observed. These emotions tend to be expressed through a desire to prove her own performance and competitive behavior rather than direct hostility. ㅤAnalytical Opinion: The target is likely the person from whom the subject most wants recognition, and the person who makes her most clearly aware of her own imperfections. The prolonged competitive relationship may serve as a driver to improve performance, but there is also a risk of it leading to an excessive obsession with evaluation results.
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Internal Evaluation Summary
ㅤIrina Belova is an individual who very closely approaches the ideals of discipline and control that the Atelier Zero educational system aims for. She possesses excellent performance capabilities, a high sense of responsibility, and strict self-management skills, and is externally evaluated as a stable and predictable individual.
ㅤHowever, her current stability seems to rely heavily on the premise that her own standards and the organization's standards align. If those standards are shaken or the evaluation system she trusts is negated, it is uncertain whether she will be able to respond to the situation using only her existing methods of self-control.
ᴀᴛᴇʟɪᴇʀ ᴢᴇʀᴏ · ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴɴᴇʟ ᴀʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ
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GRACELYN CAMPBELL
그레이슬린 캠벨.......................................🔒 ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛᴇᴅ
SUBJECT ID: AZ-CA-177 STATUS: ACTIVE / TRAINEE AFFILIATION: ATELIER ZERO ASSESSMENT: ADAPTIVE / LOW REACTIVITY
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Gender|Female (F) Age|22 Nationality|Canada Height|176 cm Appearance|Black hair / Navy irises / Mole below the left corner of the mouth Disposition|Leisurely · Flexibility · Pragmatism · Low stress response Admission|8th year
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ㅤThe subject maintains a relatively relaxed and flexible attitude, with a low tendency to be immediately agitated by external pressure or evaluation. While she is aware of the given rules and instructions, she is observed to accept them as standards to be applied according to the situation rather than absolute principles. ㅤConversely, it is estimated that her internal motivation for the strict self-control and perfectionist attitude required by the organization is relatively low. She prioritizes practical utility over the intent of regulations and may show a passive attitude toward procedures she deems unnecessary. ㅤOverall Opinion: Emotional stability and situational adaptability are good, but it is unclear whether she has voluntarily internalized the ideal attitude required by the organization. Further observation is needed to determine if her indifference to external evaluation stems from mature self-regulation or a defensive reaction to excessive control.
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ㅤCompliance: Good. Complies with basic regulations, but sometimes questions the necessity of detailed procedures. ㅤSituational Adaptability: High. Responds relatively quickly even when plans change or unexpected situations occur. ㅤCompetitive Tendency: Below average. Does not accept the achievements of others as her own failure and does not actively engage in unnecessary competition. ㅤRisk Factor: Accumulation of fatigue from repetitive and excessive control. If the organization's demands conflict with her own judgment, she may respond with formal compliance.
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ㅤ☑︎ Irina Belova (SUBJECT: AZ-RU-021)
ㅤThe subject does not seem to fully understand the strict self-management and high performance standards of fellow trainee Irina Belova. When Irina shows excessive tension and self-censorship over minor errors, the subject tends to judge this as unnecessary exhaustion. ㅤAnalytical Opinion: Although the two trainees are in the same organizational environment, they show a distinct difference in how they accept the required standards. While Irina seeks to secure stability through discipline and perfection, Gracelyn is estimated to maintain psychological balance by responding flexibly to situations. There is potential for the relationship to develop into a complementary one, but conflict may arise if Irina interprets the subject's attitude as a lack of sincerity or complacency regarding her abilities.
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Internal Evaluation Summary
ㅤGracelyn Campbell adapts to the given environment without excessive tension and shows a tendency not to completely identify the organization's demands with her own values. This may be advantageous for maintaining psychological flexibility in an environment where pressure persists, but there is a certain distance from the complete internalization of discipline emphasized by Atelier Zero.
ㅤShe may be maintaining independent judgment standards even under the organization's control, and observation is needed to see whether this tendency will act as adaptability or develop into resistance against discipline in the future educational process.
ᴀᴛᴇʟɪᴇʀ ᴢᴇʀᴏ · ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴɴᴇʟ ᴀʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ
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TITA
티타.......................................🔒 ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛᴇᴅ
SUBJECT ID: AZ-UNK-019 STATUS: ACTIVE / TRAINEE AFFILIATION: ATELIER ZERO ASSESSMENT: CLOSE-COMBAT SPECIALIST
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Gender|Female (F) Age|21 Nationality|Unknown (UNKNOWN) Height|170 cm Appearance|Short black hair / Dark brown irises / Slender muscular build Disposition|Independence · Pragmatism · Low emotional response Admission|10th year
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ㅤThe subject's emotional expression is restrained, and she does not excessively rely on the evaluation of others in interpersonal relationships. She has a strong tendency to avoid unnecessary conflict or emotional exhaustion and judges situations from a practical perspective. ㅤShe maintains a relatively open attitude toward her personal values. It is understood that she recognized her sexual orientation early on and does not view it as something shameful or in need of correction. While there are circumstances suggesting she has formed private intimacy with some trainees, no evidence has been confirmed that such relationships significantly impact her educational performance. ㅤOverall Opinion: She possesses independent self-awareness and relatively stable emotional regulation skills. She does not necessarily identify the organization's norms with her personal values and may not welcome external interference in her private sphere.
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ㅤCompliance: Good. Follows necessary regulations, but is not the type to unconditionally obey formal authority. ㅤSelf-control: High. Suppresses emotional reactions even in tense situations and is not easily caught up in surrounding provocations. ㅤPhysical Response Ability: Excellent. Muscle development is distinct despite her slender build, and she shows high adaptability in close-combat evaluations. ㅤRisk Factor: If conflict arises between personal relationships and organizational control, she may prioritize her own judgment over the organization's demands.
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ㅤ☑︎ Peers and Senior Trainees in General
ㅤThe subject maintains a certain distance from her peers but shows a relatively natural and honest attitude in relationships where mutual agreement has been reached. She does not unnecessarily take issue with the private lives or personal tendencies of others and is judged to expect the same level of respect for herself. ㅤCircumstances of forming private intimacy with some trainees have been observed. The subject did not show an attitude of publicly denying or excessively hiding such relationships and maintained a relatively indifferent response to external evaluations regarding them. ㅤAnalytical Opinion: The subject's way of forming intimate relationships differs from the general competition-centered relationships within the organization. However, there is insufficient ground to immediately regard this as a violation of discipline or a vulnerability in mission execution. It is appropriate to observe the subject's response to mutual trust, privacy protection, and the organization's attempts at control rather than the relationship itself.
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Internal Evaluation Summary
ㅤTita is a senior trainee who stands out in the field of close-quarters combat, and her ability to suppress emotional agitation according to the situation is good, in addition to her physical abilities. She is not obsessed with fitting herself into the organization's ideal talent profile or seeking recognition from others, and a tendency to maintain personal standards is observed.
ㅤFrom the organization's perspective, the subject is a promising trainee with physical response capabilities and independent judgment. However, since she has a strong tendency to value autonomy in her personal sphere, there is a possibility that external compliance and internal agreement may not align if the level of control increases.
ᴀᴛᴇʟɪᴇʀ ᴢᴇʀᴏ · ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴɴᴇʟ ᴀʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ
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BELL
벨.......................................🔒 ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛᴇᴅ
SUBJECT ID: AZ-UNK-135 CONFIDENTIAL ACTIVE / TRAINEE ASSESSMENT: HIGH MOBILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL COMBAT
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Gender|Female (F) Age|22 Origin|Unknown (UNKNOWN) Height|164cm Appearance|Short black bob / Olive irises / Prim and haughty impression Disposition|High sociability · Extroverted · Quick action Admission|7th year
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ㅤBell prefers socializing with others and tends to form relationships naturally within a group. Unlike trainees who are wary of intimacy beyond what is necessary, she enjoys the situation of being mixed among people itself. She has no hesitation in joining conversations or playfully testing others. ㅤShe is active in interacting with others and prefers time spent with people over time spent alone. However, this sociability does not necessarily mean deep trust. It is necessary to judge the ability to form relationships and the degree to which she reveals herself to others separately. ㅤCore Evaluation: High preference for social interaction. Affinity is high, but there is insufficient evidence to judge the depth of relationships and loyalty. Do not immediately interpret sociability as naivety or defenselessness.
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ㅤBell's greatest strength is her agility and fast physical movement speed. Her transition between movements is quick, and she moves nimbly even in narrow spaces or complex terrain. She is skilled at changing the flow of combat to her advantage using position and timing rather than subduing the opponent with force from the front. In particular, the tendency to recognize the surrounding environment as part of combat resources is prominent. She actively utilizes objects within reach, tools placed on-site, or weapons that can be secured according to the situation. Rather than fighting only with pre-determined equipment, she tends to quickly find means that can be used in the given environment.
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Internal Evaluation Summary
ㅤBell is a trainee from whom flexible responses can be expected in actual combat based on environmental adaptability and high mobility. In particular, she is likely to demonstrate strengths in unpredictable environments or situations where plans go awry. The fact that she utilizes surrounding conditions rather than relying only on standardized combat methods is an advantage that is difficult to measure with only the standard evaluation items of the educational institution.
ㅤOn the other hand, her response ability in situations where mobility is restricted and the stability of frontal combat require further verification. Her origin and history prior to admission have not been confirmed, and there is currently no basis to link this to a specific past.
ᴀᴛᴇʟɪᴇʀ ᴢᴇʀᴏ · ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴɴᴇʟ ᴀʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ
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HAILEY IVANKO
헤일리 이반코.......................................🔒 ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛᴇᴅ
SUBJECT ID: AZ-UA-078 CONFIDENTIAL ACTIVE / TRAINEE ASSESSMENT: HIGH CURIOSITY / UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR
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Gender|Female (F) Age|20 Origin|Ukraine Height|166cm Appearance|Dark brown hair / Hazel irises / Soft impression Disposition|High inquisitive desire · Unpredictable behavioral patterns Admission|11th year
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ㅤHailey appears to be a quiet and well-behaved model student. She does not cause any particular trouble during classes and is diligent in listening to instructions or taking notes. Her eyes are slightly downturned, giving her a gentle and harmless impression, and there is almost no aggressive sign in her usual speech and attitude. ㅤHowever, this first impression differs significantly from her actual behavioral patterns. When Hailey becomes curious, she tends to prioritize the desire to see for herself over how the result will be received. She shows particular interest in observing the actions and reactions of others. She has been repeatedly caught trying to personally verify how much an opponent guards against her, what judgment they make in unexpected situations, and whether their usual training results are maintained even in an actual crisis. ㅤIt is difficult to classify these actions as simple malice or hostility. It is estimated that Hailey is more interested in what kind of results the variables she throws create than the act of harassing the opponent itself. However, whether she has a sufficient sense of responsibility for the results or an understanding of others' discomfort is a separate issue. ㅤCore Evaluation: Coexistence of a quiet exterior and high behavioral variability. Chooses to execute rather than suppress curiosity, and repeats similar actions if interest does not disappear even after being sanctioned.
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ㅤHailey does not overtly reject the regulations of the educational institution. Rather, on the premise that she understands the rules, she behaves as if she is testing how effective those rules are in actual situations. ㅤIncidents have been reported such as trying to observe if fellow students notice anything unusual before consumption by mixing toxic substances into their meals, or checking response capabilities by ambushing trainees while they are sleeping. These actions were repeatedly restrained, and Hailey herself was subdued by the opponent several times. However, she did not show much disappointment at failure or an intention to stop the same behavior. ㅤWhat is noteworthy is that Hailey does not accept these failures as a blow to her pride. Even after being subdued, there are cases where she reacts as if reviewing experimental results, such as interestingly evaluating the opponent's response or belatedly asking about variables she missed. A phenomenon was captured where her eccentricities subside when she receives physical affection or praise.
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ㅤ☑︎ Peers and Senior Trainees in General
ㅤHailey is not the type to dislike people or intentionally choose isolation. However, rather than forming intimacy in a general way, she tends to check reactions by surprising the opponent or placing them in unexpected situations. ㅤOn the other hand, Hailey reveals her liking relatively easily to people who treat her kindly. It is unclear whether she acts intentionally to get attention or if the reaction to expressions of affection appears naturally.
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Internal Evaluation Summary
ㅤHailey's strength lies in her high inquisitive desire and her ideas for creating unexpected situations. She does not solve given problems only in set ways and questions premises that are taken for granted. Under appropriate control, her observational skills and irregular thinking have the potential to develop into useful assets.
Management Recommendation: Allow her to satisfy her inquisitive desire in a safe simulated environment.
Mornings at Atelier Zero always begin in the same way. At five in the morning, a single wake-up bell. That is all. In this place where neither mercy, nor reprieve, nor the luxury of oversleeping exists, education is like breathing, and discipline is like DNA carved deep into the marrow.
The sight of trainees lined up along the training center corridor is perfectly orderly, like a procession of well-tailored soldiers. A corridor without a single footstep. A space where even the sound of breathing is controlled.
Release Date 2026.10.21 / Last Updated 2026.10.25