Danganronpa 3 IF: Natsumi
Chapter 2 : Project Izuru
"Kazuki…Hey Kazuki... Did you forget about the meeting again?" Said the girl with a yellow hoodie.
"Huh? Ugh I was busy giving a reserve course student information needed for an assignment. "Said Kazuki yawning.
"So you didn't catch the e-mail sent by the Council President then? Oh man trouble is coming then." Said the girl with a yellow hoodie.
"Whatever…his stern nature is probably a façade…I have better things to do at the moment." Said Kazuki as he gets up from his seat."
"Hey! Wait where are you going?" Said the girl with a yellow hoodie with a pouty face.
"What does it look like to you? I'm going to the reserve course, I mean after all I promised the president a visit to the reserve course students in exchange for not being needed in class." Said Kazuki.
"Wait president Kirigiri gave you permission? Lucky You!" Said the girl with a yellow hoodie keeping a great smile.
"Heh? Whatever you say Akio. Keep the optimism kiddo." Said Kazuki as he takes his leave to the reserve course.
"I'm the same age as you though." Said Akio.
Kazuki then received an e-mail from what seems to be from an unknown source. The e mail read,
"Hey Kazuki can we meet later after you visit with the reserve course? That would be much appreciated."
Kazuki felt annoyed with the idea that someone managed to get his phone number without giving it to them. Without thought he looked out a window near the class 2-B to see the New youths of Hope's peak being… what else silly and friendly.
"At least it won't be a boring year." Said Kazuki as he walks away from the window.
Natsumi looks outside the window noticing the beautiful cheery blossom leaves fall to the ground. Such beauty is what inspired her at one point for photography. Just as she returned her attention to her teacher, the door open to a familiar person to her. The surgeon from the beginning of the Sato case.
"You again?" Said Natsumi out loud without realization.
"Hmph. It seems you gotten well with others Kuzuryu? Did your attitude change with a different presence?" Said Kazuki yawning.
"No not really. I just slowly changed." Said Natsumi shrugging her shoulders.
"Anyways, your teacher requested that I do a presentation on talent and how to achieve such talent. Just to note that this presentation is not about gloating but, rather inspiration." Said Kazuki as he begins setting up the presentation.
The presentation to Natsumi was rather engaging. He would ask questions often not to others students as if he made them feel special as well. Many careers were mentioned such as: Baker, Movei actor, and suprising coming from Natsumi herself when it got to her.
"What about you Natsumi? What do you wish to do in the future?" Asked Kazuki pointing out Natsumi.
Natsumi looks up to Kazuki blushing in embarrassment that there is many ideas that she has for the future. She looks back to her notebook to be reminded of the cherry blossoms outside.
"F… Flower arranger." Said Natsumi with a soft tone.
Kazuki was surprised by the answer.
"It matches your new blooming attitude that's for sure." Said Kazuki in a delighted tone.
"Uh… thank you." Said Natsumi as her face turned red in embarrassment.
"This concludes my presentation. Anyone have any questions?" Said Kazuki.
"I have one… Did you achieve your talent through hard work? If so how did you find out this was your talent." Asked a curious student.
"Yes. As you can see my hand is always bandaged up from the wrist up. This is how much I practice. This is how much repetitive movements I made. This is a representation and dedication I had to making my skills the best of the best." Said Kazuki showing his bandaged hand to all the students.
Natsumi now understood from what he meant about effort and hard work when he states it earlier. She thinks to herself about the same possibility that Mahiru got hers from working much harder than other photographers.
"I have a question. Do you ever regret your title? I have a friend who felt that at one point." Ask Natsumi.
"Interesting question. I think by the 29th time I've fractured my hand from repetitive movements and non-stop practice I felt like giving in to the pain. Then there was that one person to be there to say don't give up. Within that 30th time I found that I was able to accomplish this talent in which all that repetitive movement and tears from the pain were finally worth something as I was able to perform surgeries that was deemed near impossible by doctors and make a miracle happen every time." Explained Kazuki.
Natsumi thinks about what was just said. Did Mahiru went through that extreme lengths? Did Peko as well achieve her talent through hard work and effort?
"Now if there is any more questions I shall take my leave." Said Kazuki.
Without any questions remaining he took his leave. Natsumi packs her things and also takes her leave but, not before receiving a message from Nariko. The message read:
"Natsumi-Chan Help me!"
Natsumi is shocked thinking that Nariko is in actual danger. Natsumi immediately runs to Kazuki and pulls his lab coat.
"I know what you are about to ask. Frankly I'm absolutely angry about someone harming my kid sister." Said Kazuki with a tone of boiling anger.
"I want to help you." Said Natsumi.
"Forget it I do not wish for anyone else to be involved." Said Kazuki.
"I don't care I'm gonna help you." Said Natsumi.
"… … …" Kazuki stayed silent as they walked out the reserve course building only to encounter familiar face.
Kazuki at this point was filled with rage as well as losing his composure. Natsumi felt worried about Kazuki and Nariko as she doesn't want Kazuki to go to the deep end while also worrying about the well-being of Nariko. Natsumi wondered if this is actual fate. In the midst of entering Hope's peak academy they ran into someone.
"Hey there! Kaz…Oh my god did something happen?" Said Akio in a panic.
"Yes there is something… but it's not pleasant." Said Natsumi.
"Akio…when did you last see Nariko?" Asked Kazuki who seemed to calm down a tiny bit?
"Hmmmmm. If I remember I saw her in the music room." Said Akio.
Without a minute to waste Kazuki ran straight into the building hoping for his sister's safety. Natsumi followed behind him. When they reached the music room the door was shut from the inside.
"Damn it!" Said Kazuki in a fit of rage.
"Wait Kazuki do you have a scalpel with you?" Said Natsumi.
"Yes I always do why?" Said Kazuki calming down.
"Hand it to me I can open the door with it." Said Natsumi.
Kazuki handed Natsumi one of his scalpels and managed to bust open the door by breaking the hinge. Natsumi was surprised on how durable his scalpel is. Without any thing standing in his way Kazuki enters the room to see a horrible sight.
"Kazuki…" Asked Natsumi as she saw Nariko's damaged body.
"…Call an ambulance now…" Said Kazuki in a monotone voice.
"Y…yes." Said Natsumi as she called up an ambulance.
- (Segment 2)-
Kazuki was pacing back and forth worrying about his kid sister. Meanwhile Akio and Mahiru rushed to the hospital worried about the situation.
"Kazuki is Nariko okay?" Asked Mahiru.
He remained silent as she continues to pace back and forth.
"She's been in there for 5 hours now. He remained this way for so long." Said Natsumi.
"I see. I hope she's okay." Said Mahiru.
"Kazuki… I'm sure your sister will make it out okay. I have faith in them saving Nariko. So please sit down and have great Faith." Said Natsumi.
"Natsumi… I don't know about this. Faith may not help." Said Kazuki in a broken state.
"There must have been at some point." Said Natsumi.
"…" Kazuki stayed silent.
"Please have faith Kazuki. She will come out alive. I promise." Said Natsumi.
"...N…Don't make a promise like that. Her life now is a gamble. But, you keep on saying words that have no fail safe." Said Kazuki as tears fell from his eyes.
"It isn't a fail-safe. It's how miracles are made. You said yourself that miracle happen every time towards others. Believe this time that the miracle will happen for your sister." Said Natsumi.
"…If you are correct then fine I'll put all my faith in…It just hurts to see the only thing precious to me suffer." Said Kazuki as he tightens his hands.
Kazuki looked up to the emergency sign as it glowed green. Within seconds the doctor and nurses have come out of the room.
"Kazuki… We have… news." Said the doctor.
Kazuki bit his lip as he thinks it's the end for her. His miracle can't save her. Or Can it.
"Nariko is alive and is stable However, our best doctors could not save her left eye and has a permanent Scar on her back." Said the Doctor.
Kazuki in that moment actually cried his eyes out both in pain and in joy as his sister still remains alive. Natsumi held his head over her shoulder as he needed comforting something he has never had. Kazuki looks to Natsumi and changed his composure to his usual one. Natsumi put her hand on his shoulder knowing that he is only keeping this composure to assure confidence.
"It's okay to release your emotions." Said Natsumi comforting him.
Kazuki nodded and gave Natsumi something.
"What's this?" Said Natsumi.
"Something Hajime wanted me to give to you before disappearing." Said Kazuki.
"Disappearing? No it couldn't be?" Said Natsumi.
"He apparently went to do something and never came back." Said Kazuki with a worrying expression.
"What!" Asked the whole group.
"It's nothing good that's for sure." Said Kazuki.
Just then an unknown woman of a pretty tall stature wearing the traditional Hope peak uniform, walks into the room catching the attention of everyone in the room. The most defining detail has to be her cold eyes as if she can see through everything.
"Excuse me but, would you four happen to be involved in this case?" Said the woman.
"I'm the victim's older brother." Said Kazuki.
"I see. Well I'm here to ask permission to ask the patient questions when available." Said the woman.
"As expected from you. Kyoko Kirigiri." Said Kazuki.
This surprised the group well that right in front of them is the Daughter of the President of Hope's peak.
"I'll take my leave but, I warn you all now… when wondering anywhere there maybe someone watching you." Said Kirigiri taking her leave.
Natsumi had too many questions but, could not muster the courage to ask Kirigiri anything. With the situation finally resolved she now resurfaced another thing to ask.
"Hope peak must be hiding something now." Thought Natsumi to herself.
"Anyway you all should get some sleep we have to prep soon for our exams." Said Kazuki.
"I'll stay here with you. It was a rough day for you." Said Natsumi.
"…If you wish." Said Kazuki as he entered his sister's hospital room with Natsumi.
-(Segment 3)-
"The project was a success Miyo." Said Tengan.
Miyo looks down as if she felt ashamed about this project going through.
"Was this a necessary project though Tengan. It feels like a person died and became someone else instead." Said Miyo.
"I suppose that's what the uppers think is necessary Miyo. That boy though had heart." Said Tengan.
"It hurts me to witness that. I don't even know if it will achieve what they want. I can't say anymore if it's truly for hope or for malice." Said Miyo.
"They say Hope but, at any point it can be anything right now. I should also mention that news broke out that someone attacked your Daughter. I'm sorry that this happened to you." Said Tengan.
"Oh my God! My precious daughter. What happened Tengan?" Said Miyo with absolute concern and anger within.
"We don't know the Assailant is in this but, I just received news that your daughter is alive." Said Tengan.
"…" Miyo left without saying anything.
"Poor soul." Said Tengan to himself.
Miyo couldn't see her first thing as someone in an isolated room caught her eye first thing. She thought it may be possible for the impossible to be made.
Meanwhile
It's a cold place to describe. An empty room with nothing but, a bed in there. The atmosphere just screams boring to the young man in there. The only thing in his hand is just a plain old electronic with a photo of someone the young man can no longer identify. Everything to him seemed monochrome… no emotion, nothing interesting, and nothing surprising can happen to him. For what felt like an enternity to him the door opened. What appeared to him was a woman who he saw first.
"Izuru... Do you feel alright?" Asked Miyo.
Izuru remained silent. Miyo took notice to the photo he contained of that someone.
"Does she mean anything to you?" Said Miyo
"I feel nothing." Said Izuru.
"She must have meant something to you if you keep that photo around?" Said Miyo.
"I don't know her." Said Izuru.
"…What have they done to you?" Said Miyo
"They say hope… How boring it is… selfishness is the reason I became existent." Said Izuru.
"I feel sorry then. Your true motivations is truly selfless." Said Miyo.
"That motivation is of only the person that disappeared. All that's left is what you see." Said Izuru.
"Her name is Chiaki Nanami. She became your Motivation Izuru." Said Miyo.
Izuru stayed silent for a while until he decided to stand up and walk until he was in front of Professor Miyo.
"I ask you to take me to someone named Natsumi Kuzuryu. Someone who's name lingers my mind." Said Izuru much to the surprise of Miyo.
Miyo smiles as she believed that it can be possible that Izuru can genuinely feel emotion. Maybe just maybe hope can be reached in this young man. She had no idea what true hope was. The foolish woman never knew what true hope was. All it was is an ideal deemed impossible.
- (Segement 4) -
It was months after the whole incident with Nariko and Sato it seemed like Hope peak covered up the Nariko incident. Everyone was now focused on their examination. Natsumi on the other hand was more focused on the apprenticeship program being introduced to reserve course students. Natsumi as offered this and decided it would be best to choose something that interested her. In this case she decided to take apprenticeship under Photography with Mahiru.
"Natsumi you got the apprenticeship program? Who did you choose to learn under?" Asked Nariko.
"I chose Photography." Said Natsumi showing the paperwork that was signed by Mahiru.
"That's wonderful! Said Nariko with a bright smile.
"Are you faring well with the injuries?" Said Natsumi.
"For the last time Natsumi it's okay. I'm fine as long as I can do what I love the most." Said Nariko.
Natsumi felt it was unfair for such an innocent girl to be punished this way. It's too cruel however, she is surprised on how she is able to still smile despite in a miserable appearance. Natsumi then looks at Hajime's desk thinking about what Kazuki said a long time ago.
"Hajime…" Said Natsumi.
"A project that is stated to give anyone all the talents in the world. I would consider it inhumane to do such a thing to a human." Said Kazuki.
"How do you know about this?" Said Natsumi.
"It sounds strange but, I found out about this from overhearing one of the teachers talk about the project to what seems to be in secret. I then researched who Izuru Kamakura is… the man's crazy." Said Kazuki.
"So the school kept secrets from us this whole time." Said Natsumi.
"That seems to be the case. After all they covered Sato's Murder as well." Said Kazuki.
"You seem to care a lot about this. A definite change compare to how you usually act." Said Natsumi.
"Of course I care. Whenever people's lives are at stake I have to take complete action otherwise all that I worked for would be worthless." Said Kazuki.
"Oi, Natsumi. Are you there?" Asked Nariko poking at her head.
"Oh…Sorry was just thinking about everything right now." Said Natsumi.
"Is it about Hajime? You worry about him a lot since he's gone missing. It was confirmed by hope peak that he went missing." Said Nariko.
"I know. It's…" Stopped Natsumi.
"Oh ho! You do really have a crush on him! You're even blushing." Said Nariko with a clean smile on her face.
"I do not. Hajime was in a relationship with Nanami before disappearing." Said Natsumi pouting.
"Hmmm. I'd totally ship you with Hinata 3. I'd totally draw that." Said Nariko poking at Natsumi's feelings.
Natsumi face was completely red from embarrassment.
"Nariko!" Yelled Natsumi.
"Awww…But you look cute together." Said Nariko smiling.
"*Sign* Anyway, did you get anyone under apprenticeship?" Asked Natsumi.
"Yep! The student is SUPER cute!" Said Nariko smiling.
"I see." Said Natsumi.
… How long will this last though. Do good times last?
3 days later.
"Fuyuhiko good luck on your exam!" Said Natsumi smiling.
"Heh. It will be too easy for me." Said Fuyuhiko.
"Oh really mister tough guy who's actually soft." Said Natsumi poking her older brother's cheek.
"Shut up Natsumi! I'm not entirely soft." Said Fuyuhiko angered by his sisters teasing.
"I'm just messing with you Fuyuhiko. Just having a little fun." Said Natsumi as she left for school.
"Natsumi seems to be having fun. She isn't bothered anymore about being an Ultimate." Said Peko.
"Yeah I guess. I dunno what can happen with her." Said Fuyuhiko.
Examinations went fine for the 77th class as they all based with great results. However, the 76th class had some more crazy as a Giant dog bashed right into the gym.
"What the hell!" Said one of the judges on Ruruka's side.
"What's going on? What the!" Said Kazuki as he rushed to the other side.
"Ruruka what the hell happened?" Asked Kazuki.
"I dunno. It just came bursting in." Said Ruruka.
"It looks like one of the serums Seiko made. Someone may have broken in?" Said Izayoi.
It took a while and after smacking about Izayoi and Kazuki for 10 minutes until Tanaka came around to tame the "beast" either way, it was sloppy and messy. Through a lot of convincing from Professor Miyo he decided to not expel any student involved and only suspended Komaeda as punishment for planting bombs. After conversing with President Kirigiri, Kazuki decided to shower first to clean off the saliva the dog gave him. When he got out of the shower room he bumped into Nanami.
"Nanami? Why are you still here so late?" Asked Kazuki.
"Helping Chisa out with cleaning the gym after the dog incident. What about you?" Asked Nanami.
"Cleaning up the present the dog gave me after smacking me around like a toy." Said Kazuki.
"I'm sure it was pleasant?" Said Nanami teasing Kazuki.
"Well that wasn't pleasant to deal with." Said Kazuki.
"Oh so you were the one who got smacked around?" Said Natsumi behind him with Nariko.
"Heh. The dog was huge. I ain't no Dog expert I'm just lucky that Tanaka came by and tamed the dog." Said Kazuki.
"Oh… So you still got owend? Wish I saw it." Said Natsumi laughing.
"God damn it Natsumi!" Said Kazuki losing his cool.
Kazuki then remembered about the Hajime case and looked back at Nanami. He didn't know if he should reveal the truth or not.
"Nanami… Do you still wonder where Hajime is?" Asked Kazuki.
"Y…Yes why?" Asked Nanami.
Kazuki's face gave a vibe that it was no good news. Nanami started to realize that Hajime is no longer here. Nanami eyes started to tear up.
"Hajime Hinata…." Stop Kazuki.
The two teenagers could not believe it. A dear friend and lover now gone from their worlds. Nanami fell to the ground on her knees crying a river. Natsumi trying to hold back tears but, couldn't. It was cruel indeed. It feels like Hope is slipping away by the second and the only thing to fill that dark void is Despair. No not to him.
"Why do you cry?" Said a mysterious young man.
In the moment Kazuki realized the horrible truth. That man staring at him must be Hajime.
"…" The two looked up to see what they thought was someone they never seen before.
Natsumi knew instantly that it was Hinata.
"Hajime you look different." Said Kazuki shocked at the heavy change.
"Hajime Hinata? He doesn't exist anymore." Said Izuru.
"You are him. I know it." Said Kazuki.
"I told you Hajime Hinata no longer exists. You should remember who you see." Said Izuru.
Kazuki took one long look and realized something. Those eyes are silver. It hurt him to see what the truth was.
"NO…It can't be! What have you done!?" Cried Kazuki realizing the dark truth.
"I've done what was best. Everyone has a purpose. I found mine." Said Izuru.
"Where is Hajime?" Said Natsumi now angry.
"He doesn't exist anymore." Said Izuru.
Just then one of the teachers from Hope's peak academy came around. This time the teacher knew about the students around her. Seeing Kazuki cry she puts her hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry we never told you anything… I'm sorry for hiding secrets from you for too long." Said Professor Miyo.
Natsumi looks back at Izuru and asks a rather different question instead.
"Who are you really than?" Said Natsumi.
"… I don't have a name anymore. I'm but a mere tool for hope." Said Izuru.
"A tool for hope? I can't believe they did this to you?" Said Natsumi.
"The previous life wanted me. It's the only thing I learned about my past self." Said Izuru.
"Hajime wouldn't want this." Said Natsumi.
"…How boring…The mentioning of that name is not pleasant. Especially what happened?" Said Izuru.
"What happened to Hajime?" Asked Nanami.
"That individual has passed away as Kazuki stated." Said Izuru.
…It can't be…Can it?
-(Segment 5) -
Professor Miyo was disgusted and felt ashamed to look into the project known as Izuru. Inhumane it was. Waste of resources it was. What did all do in the end? Become something that shows no hope.
"Miyo what was the meaning of this? Why was Izuru revealed to Students?" Asked President Kirigiri.
"Sir! I can explain now. Someone broke into the facility looking for Izuru. I had no choice but, to get him out of there." Said Miyo.
"What? Someone got into the facility? How many casualties?" Asked Kirigiri.
"From my status report 90% of our guards were killed. Sakakura got overwhelmed." Said Miyo.
"Damn! Who would've done such a thing?" Said Kirigiri.
"I don't know President Kirigiri but, I know it has to be one of our students attending the academy. I can assume it's the Ultimate soldier being the only one of such skill to do it." Said Miyo.
"I knew something was wrong with that girl." Said Kizakura.
"Either way, we must not falter. Miyo I'm sorry if this hurts you further but, do not let Izuru get into their hands!" Said Kirigiri.
"He's currently with a group of students right now. Rest assure that they won't get their hands on him. Also President Kirigiri… Is it about time you finally see Kyoko. It's been many years." Said Miyo.
"…Kyoko. How has she been?" Said Kirigiri.
"She's fine but, she's gone cold…maybe it's the lack of you around." Said Miyo.
"…She grew up well. I thank you for being her teacher for so long. I'm sorry that I leave this burden with you." Said Kirigiri.
"It's wasn't a problem. I loved teaching her. She use to smile a lot." Said Miyo.
"Hmmmm. Maybe it would be the best time to see her since she was registered to enter hope's peak academy." Said Kirigiri.
"Wonderful Jin! I hope the reunion goes super well." Said Miyo.
"Same should be said to you Miyo." Said Kirigiri.
"I've seen him today. Everything will be fine with him." Said Miyo.
(Meanwhile)
It was a horrible day… It felt that the three have been struck with bad news. Kazuki however, had to remain calm he promised Nariko to never lose himself.
"Izuru Kamakura…" Said Kazuki to himself as he hears a scream!
"What was that?" Said Natsumi.
"That sounds Like Akio!" Said Kazuki running towards the scream
Kazuki runs around searching for Akio with Natsumi following him. Eventually reaching another side of the school they see Akio with a face of extreme pain covering as much wounds she has as much as she can.
"Akio! What the hell happened?" Yelled Kazuki.
"Help… It hurts… the council! The council are attacking each under…" Said Akio as she passed out from her wounds.
"Shit! We don't have much time. Natsumi, get ready as we're performing surgery now!" Said Kazuki as he took out all his appliances.
Natsumi was surprised at all the equipment he was able to carry under his coat. He really does emergency Surgeries on the dot.
"Natsumi! We ain't got time prepare the anesthetic now!" Said Kazuki as Natsumi grabs it.
It was incredible for Natsumi to see the ultimate surgeon demonstrate his skill. He really doesn't waste any second during surgery as he always moving without a moment's thought. Natsumi couldn't entirely keep up with his speed it felt like in the end the surgery went by within a flash. It looked like the patient was completely fine.
"Done! She's going to make it. Natsumi you and I have to take her to the nurse's office carefully." Said Kazuki.
Within 30 minutes Kazuki set up everything for the patient to rest up properly after lifting her to the Nurses office. Kazuki in a way Natsumi's never seen was overly happy.
"You seem to be overly happy." Said Natsumi.
"Yeah. She is a good friend of mine." Said Kazuki.
"Friend? Wow so you do have a social life after all." Said Natsumi teasing Kazuki.
"Eh! I only speak when I need to. Or when to poke for fun." Said Kazuki.
Natsumi saw him in a different light that moment. Kazuki put his emotions on the side for the sake of others. It reminded her of her brother when they were young when he'd remove his tough guy persona to tend to her needs when down or in a bad condition. She felt regret at this point from her past behaviour. After all it got someone she knew into wanting to kill her.
"Hey Kazuki. May I ask a question?" Asked Natsumi.
"Go ahead." Said Kazuki relaxing on the doctor's chair.
"Do you ever regret what you've done to people?" Asked Natsumi.
"Never did. I had made choices though that got me shunned by my older brother." Said Kazuki.
"What do you mean?" Asked Natsumi.
"I had the option to let the man that killed our father die or save him. Despite protests from my brother and sister I still saved his life after knowing he had a kid of his own. I was shunned by the family for so long that it felt like I committed a sin worse than any other. The only one who never looked at me the wrong way after all this was Akio. She believed what I did was just doing what I believed was right, something my fucking brother never understood." Said Kazuki as he slammed his fist down the desk.
Natsumi didn't know how to respond. She heard of a similar case years ago by her parents. Could it be possible that her family had involvement in all of this?
"Kazuki…Did you know the last name of the killer?" Asked Natsumi.
"Kuzuryu…" Said Kazuki as he calmed down.
Natsumi wasn't surprised that her family was involved.
"I'm sorry if my family did harm to your family…" Said Natsumi feeling bad.
"Don't be. I don't hold grudges it's all meaningless if I do." Said Kazuki.
"Your brother? Do you ever see him?" Asked Natsumi.
"Nope. He declared me dead and was no longer able to see my family. It hurts sometimes though that I don't get to see my kid sister's smile often." Said Kazuki.
Natsumi in a deep thought after hearing that is genuinely surprised about his actions and family life. It made her surprised that her family life wasn't worse than his. Looking back she wonders now if he would still go to see his family after all of the disownment he was given. He proceeds to check on Akio's condition smiling in relief that she made a great recovery. Natsumi looks back at her phone realizing that Fuyuhiko has been trying to contact her. She texted him that she will be staying at a friend's tonight to lessen his anger. When she entered the room again it seemed that Akio woke up!
"Kazuki! It was horrible! The Student council killed each other!" Said Akio as she puts her head on Kazuki's chest.
"Calm down Akio! Explain what happened." Asked Kazuki.
Akio explained the horrible events of the prototype killing game ranging from people being shot to people getting cut in half with chainsaws. She explained that they motivated the other members to fight and kill with motivations and threats of being killed by a crazed gunwoman. She also stated that she managed to escape by running out the door before anyone could start fighting before she reached the door she was stabbed and slashed by Sosuke around her body, but luckily had a chance to escape since he was being attacked by Karen.
"Oh my god…" Said Natsumi in horror of the events.
"Kazuki… WAAAAAAAHHHHHH please don't leave me alone… I don't want to be alone… I don't want to die! " Said Akio crying so hard.
"It's okay Akio… Your safe with me I promise." Said Kazuki as he wraps his hands around her.
A caring person who hides their emotion to make it easier to help others. Natsumi smiles as being a witness to Kazuki's real self being expressed tonight. Natsumi also wonders who would cause such a horrible thing. With all that's been happening she was just satisfied that she was able to help save someone. It's as if there was still hope in this world.
3 Hours later
"Oi Natsumi! Take a break! All three patients are gonna be fine." Said Kazuki.
"Thank you!" Said Natsumi as she sits down on one of the visitor's chair.
Natsumi was also satisfied about one thing, she was able to reach a speed capable of helping Kazuki better. She however felt so exhausted from being in a position of support. She looks at Kazuki who only looked like that he barely broke a sweat.
"How…are…you not…tired…yet?" Asked Natsumi
"Keeping myself in good condition probably helps a lot with not getting tired. Also constant hydration makes it slightly easier." Responded Kazuki.
Just then someone walked into the room what seemed to be a young and mysterious woman with blue hair and of short stature.
"Excuse me Kazuki is currently…" Stopped Natsumi as she sees who's in her sight.
… A face from the past. The one shrouded in mystery. A Despair lingering in the air. What will happen next?
EPISODE COMPLETE
Next Episode: End of Hope and Beginning of Despair I.
Notes
Timeline changes
There were 3 survivors in the Student Council. Akio Umesawa avoided her demise by bolting after seeing Kazuki outside the window giving her the chance for freedom if she can make it out the main door. Sosuke was treated in time by Kazuki despite severe injuries. Soshun was treated fast by Kazuki.
The decision to suspend the trio was revoked due to Prof. Miyo being alive. (In the canon timeline she was killed by Mukuro before examinations).
Apprenticeship program was introduced in this timeline. Suggested by .
Izuru Kamakura does not participate in the killing game. Protected by Miyo.
Author's Note: Thank you for reading this chapter! Please tell me what you think? Hopefully once again that you will continue to enjoy the story more :) .
