The votes are in! And the lucky winner is...Makoto Naegi! To be honest I'm a little shocked. I didn't think he would win. But any who, before you start reading I need to address a few things:
1) As I've stated in the story's summary there will be spoilers in this story from both games.
2) I will be addressing the character's by there last name.
3) Genocider Jill will be referred to as Genocider Shou
4) Words that are written in italics will be Naegi's thoughts. Words written in [[brackets]] are the soundtrack to the story (which I do not own!).
5) This story takes place about a year after Dangan Ronpa 2. So Naegi and his group are like 19 while Hinata and his group are 18
Did I miss anything? No? Alright, now that that's out of the way lets get this show on the road!
Hope's Peak Academy. The super prestigious school that once gathered students of high caliber. The academy that fostered their student's hope and groomed them to be the best of the best. It was said that graduating guaranteed success in life. However...
That all changed after the World's Most Despair-Inducing Incident occurred.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Makoto Naegi. I'm also known as the Super High-School Level Hope-or well, I was. I don't think I can use that title anymore since I'm out of High School now. I was once a student of Hope's Peak Academy, not too long ago. But now, I work for Future Foundations. Besides graduating high school I'm more or less the same. The same optimistic kid that walked into Hope's Peak just a few years ago.
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-DanganRonpa: Despair Domination-
-Prologue A Rigorous Reunion: (ab)normal days-
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-Time: Daytime-Location: Break Room-
[[Beautiful Days Piano Arrange]]
"Royal Flush! I win again!" chanted Asahina.
Throwing his cards to the ground Hagakure snapped "What?! No way-you must've cheated!"
"Cheated? I didn't cheat!...You're just really bad at poker, yeah that's it!"
"No! My instincts are telling me that you probably hid those cards up your sleeve!"
"And I thought your fortune-telling was bad, but your instincts are just as crazy!"
"Guys its just a game," I sighed as I placed my hand of cards down on the table "Besides, does it really matter who won?"
Just before their argument could escalate, the door then opens. Togami walks in with an annoyed look on his face along with Fukawa.
"And just what are you guys doing?" Togami asked "Could you be any louder?"
"Y-yeah! You're giving me a headache!" Fukawa said.
"We were playing Poker until Asahina cheated," Hagakure answered.
"I-I did no cheat!" Asahina repeated.
Those two sure can be competitive.
"Oh hey Togami, Fukawa. Are you guys on break too?" I asked.
"Is that any of your business?" he asked. I sighed at his reply.
After all the years I've known him hes still the same. Though its not really a bad thing anymore. I've gotten used to it already.
"Tell me, Naegi. Have you seen Kirigiri today?" Togami asks as he crosses his arms.
"Not yet," speaking of Kirigiri I wonder where she is.
"Tch," Togami murmured.
"Hey, what's with the attitude?" Asahina asked.
"If you must know I'm in a bit of a rush," Togami began.
A rush?
"Huh? What for?" Hagakure asked as he scratched his head.
"If you bring Kirigiri here, then I'll tell you."
Why does he want Kirigiri here so badly? I mean, I wish she was here too but what does Togami need from her?
"Here, I'll call-"
"I-I'll call her!" I interrupted Asahina. I felt my heart pounding at my sudden reaction. Quickly reaching into my pocket I pull out my phone and dial Kirigiri's number.
...ring...
...ring...
...ring...
"...Naegi?" Kirigiri answered.
"K-kirigiri!"
"Whats wrong? You sound nervous." she replied.
Sharp as always, too sharp.
"Hey Naegi, you okay? You're face is abit reddish." Hagakure stated.
"I'm fine!" I shouted "Uhm-where are you?"
"I'm upstairs in the Simulation Room," she stated.
The Simulation Room, that's where...the others are at.
"Oh, are you busy?-"
"Naegi," Togami spoke in a don't-keep-me-waiting tone.
"I mean, can you come downstairs to the break room?" I asked.
"...I suppose so. I'll be down there." Immediately the call ended after that.
"She said she'll be down here in a minuet," I told the guys.
"Uhm...T-Togami," Fukawa began "About that-"
"It can wait till Kirigiri gets here," Togami interrupted.
"S-sorry," she apologized. Soon after a minuet or two Kirigiri arrived.
"I'm here," she said.
"Alright, now that everybody is here I have important news to share to you," Togami began.
[[Music Halts]]
"I'm assuming this is why you called me down here?" Kirigiri asked.
"Correct. Now listen, because I won't repeat myself," Togami paused for a moment.
I wonder what he wants to tell us.
[[All All Apologies]]
"...I'm leaving Future Foundations."
What?!
Everyone's reaction was the same, but Fukawa took it the worst.
"What?!" Asahina gasped.
"Y-you're l-leaving?!" Fukawa stuttered "B-but...I thought-I t-though..." She couldn't even finish her sentence. Fukawa immediately fell to her knees in disbelief.
Was he really leaving?-No, Togami would never lie about something so serious.
"I no longer see any point in working for this place. Despair has slowly disappeared as you all have noticed. Since the Jabberwock-Simulation incident, no sightings of Monokuma have been recorded. The world is becoming stable once again. Therefore, I believe its time for the Togami Group to rise up to the ranks again."
"I see..." Kirigiri said.
"Hey! Just because that sadistic bear hasn't shown his face doesn't mean the despair has disappeared completely!" Hagakure yelled.
I didn't want to believe what he was saying.
It is true that the world is becoming stable again...but still. We've grown into a family after these past years. All of the experiences we've went through, the bonds we've made with one another. How could he say that so casually?
"...I understand your reason for leaving. But do you really have to leave? I mean we still have to find a cure for Komaeda and the others-" I was then interrupted by Togami.
"That is no longer my concern. Besides, its been nearly a year since that incident. Do you really think you can find a cure?"
"We can if we try! I know we can save them."
"Have you learned nothing about the value a human life?" Kirigiri asked him.
"I'm just being realistic here," Togami sighed "Did you guys really think we'd stay like this forever? Unlike you commoners, I don't plan on working for someone else for the rest of my life. I am Byakuya Togami, heir to the Togami Group."
"Just when I was beginning to think you actually cared. You, you jerk!" Asahina shouted as she began to tear up.
"Call me what you want, but I'm leaving no matter what."
An unsettling moment of silence passed. As we all looked at Togami in disbelief he uncrossed his arms and adjusted his glasses.
He then sighed "...As I said that day we left Hope's Peak Academy. If you ever need help, come talk to me...Goodbye." Watching Togami turn his back he begins to make his way out of the room.
"T-Togami..." Fukawa cried "Togami! Wait! D-don't leave!" Without warning Fukawa forced herself up and stumbled her way to out of the room following Togami.
And just like that. Togami was gone.
"I...I can't believe he just left..."Asahina whispered.
"Yeah...He may have been a jerk, but he wasn't that bad overall," Hagakure agreed.
"I'm sad too but... We should support his decision, as his friends. After all, Togami has been waiting his whole life to become head of the Togami Group. We should be happy for him."
"Your optimism never ceases to amaze me," Kirigiri spoke with a smirk on her face.
"...Your right...Yeah...Yeah! We can't be selfish-I got it! Lets throw him a surprise party!" Asahina said.
[[Junk Food for a Dashing Youth]]
"Yeah! I'll even give him a rare good luck charm I bough for 50,000 yen off a friend of mine." Hagakure said.
"You spent 50,000 yen on a charm?!" Asahina asked in shock.
"Yeah, its a rare four-leaf clover. They're considered good luck in America."
"That's crazy!" Asahina sighed.
"That's not the only thing it can do! Four-Leaf Clovers also protect you from these small creatures called leprechauns."
"Lepre-what?"
"They're animals disguised as midgets that dress in green and try to steal your money."
"No way!" Asahina gasped in disbelief.
I'll admit. With Togami gone, things aren't going to be the same. But that doesn't mean we won't be friends anymore. I'm sure we'll see him pretty soon...I just hope Fukawa is okay. She just ran after him with tears streaming down her face. Poor girl.
Suddenly I felt my phone vibrate.
I got a text...unknown name? Must be one of those chain mails or gimmicks.
As I opened the text my eyes widened in shock as I reached the end of the text.
[[Music Halts]]
"Whats wrong?" Kirigiri asked, as she noticed my expression.
"This text..." I began.
Then, Kirigiri's phone went off, and then Asahina's phone.
Asahina's mouth dropped as she read the message "What the-?!"
"Who could've sent this," Kirigiri wondered. Then lastly, Hagakure got the message.
"This is some freaky stuff happening!" Hagakure gasped.
[[Despair Syndrome]]
"If you want to find a cure for your comatose friends, board the Kuuki-Kuma Plane at 6:00 am tomorrow and travel to Novoselic." I read from the text.
Kuuki-Kuma? What kind of name is that?
"Novoselic. If I'm not mistaken, that is Sonia Nevermind's home country," Kirigiri stated.
Whoever sent this text must be serious. I can't be a coincidence that all of us got the text. No, its too convenient.
"Isn't Sonia still here in Japan?" Asahina asked.
"Yeah! Maybe if we ask her she might know something about this!" Hagakure said.
"Kirigiri, you were in the Simulation Room earlier. Was Sonia there?"
"Yes she was. She was with Hinata and the others."
"Then lets go."
"Right!" Hagakure said as he left the room.
"Lets go!" Asahina spoke as she followed him. Glancing Kirigiri I ask her if she is ready. She nods her head and we both head out.
I have a bad feeling about this...
Hope you liked the first chapter. I know its not that exciting right now but don't worry it'll get better.
Soo, review...please? Let me know what you think of it or if you have any ideas for the story :D