Hello, dear reader. Thank you for taking time to check out my story. Let me give everyone a heads up. I have played the games and know how the story goes, but I need actors for this play of mine and here's where I need you.

If you wish to have an O.C. in this story, please submit the following in either a P.M. or a review.

1. Name of the character (try to have it sound like it's from japan and not just Bob).

2. Gender (I need 7 guys and 8 girls).

3. Ultimate Ability (please try to refrain from crazy ones like "Ultimate Underwear Collector" and so forth).

4. Personality in trials and outside of trials.

5. Alive, murdered or executed.

6. Physical features (hair, scars and anything else you can think of).

7. Clothing.

8. Background.

9. Strengths and Weaknesses.

10. Biggest Secret.

11. At least 3 lines of dialog (optional).

Well, there you have the guidelines for being accepted in to this fanfic. I will be holding this SYOC open for 1 week, or a shorter period of time if my pool fills up faster and sooner. If your character is chosen, I will contact you and, when everyone is introduced, I will say who thought up who so that everyone knows, if you wish. I will tell you that not everyone might get what they want, such as one person might want to be a murderer, but those slots might be filled up, so I will contact you about changes.

I will try to update this series at any time that I can as I'm not in school, but do have a part time job. Again, thank you for taking the time to read through all of this and I hope that everyone will send me great ideas.

For now, keep calm and despair.

Main O.C.:

Name – Rin Masko

Gender – Male

Ultimate Reporter

Physical features – Has a few scars from more dangerous stories that he's covered, but holds them with pride as if they were from battles that he'd fought in.

Clothing – Normal tan pants and a black undershirt with a gray jacket and a notepad that he keeps with him at all times.

Background – When he was young, all he wanted was to be was a reporter like his mother and father, but when they were killed over a story that they were writing it, did not shake him. Instead, it hardened his resolve further and he pursued his parents' leads until he found the company that was responsible for the hit and exposed every secret that they had until all that was left a pile of rubble and all the CEO's where behind bars. He continued to write stories, topple corrupt businesses and put murderers behind bars.

Strengths – Strong sense of justice. Won't stop until everything is uncovered.

Weakness – Pig-headed. Does not get along too well with others.

Dialogue – "The truth is clear. You're the only one." (Accused the person of murder)

"Wait. That's wrong." (Pointing out a contradiction)

"This is the key to the case." (Presenting evidence)

DANGANRONPA

"Rin! It's time to wake up or you will be late for your first day of school" his mom shouted from down stairs. "You know, that boy gets that habit from you, dear," she stated, turning to face her husband.

"Come on, now. You know that it's just how he is and, no matter how many times you call him, he always comes down at 7:00," he said and, on cue, Rin came rushing down the stairs, fully ready for the day ahead.

"Hey, Mom. Sorry for worrying you, but I'm ready for it and I will see you when I get home," Rin said, already halfway out the door.

"Wait! You forgot your lunch! Come back!"

He was just about to turn around when the darkest thought came into his head.

"Wait a second. Aren't you both dead?"

Rin awoke with a start after his strange dream. Where was he? It seemed like a normal classroom. There was a blackboard up at the front and line after line of desks. The only odd things were the large metal plates covering what he assumed were the windows. He quickly stood up and searched his jacket for his notebook and, when he finally found it, he flipped through it until he found the newest entry.

Day X. Month XX. Year XXXX.

My first day of school at Hope's Peak Academy starts next week. I was amazed that I got accepted into such an amazing school and my classmates must be some of the strongest and smartest teenagers in the entire nation. Maybe even the world. This is going to be a great story!

Well, that cleared up a lot except for the date. It was dated 3 weeks ago. There was no way that he would not have written anything for even a week, especially if he was in a school with a class of such gifted students. More to the point, where was everyone? For a classroom, it was quite empty and it seemed like he was the only one there.

After a quick search of the room, he found nothing of interest, so he decided to take a look out. He found a hallway full of doors. He assumed it was just a bunch of classrooms. What he was more interested in were all the security cameras around and there was even a monitor for some reason. He messed with the monitor, but gave up after nothing happened. Then, he heard it. Voices.

Rin walked down the hallway until he came into a large room with doors that were almost as large where about 15 other teenagers stood. One of the guys turned around.

"Oh. Looks like the final person is here. I think that this as good as time as any to give introductions."

OK. So, the next chapter is the introductions and you still have time to submit your O.C.'s. I am willing to take pools of OC's but, when I pick the cast, and if I do pick from your pool of characters, I will only select one, but there are still a lot of spots open and you still have a week to submit everything that you want.