On a Farm in the Middle of Nowhere
Ch 2
Disclaimer: I don't own Danganronpa
A consistent bang on the door woke Hinata up meeting sticky, wet clothing and muggy air when he opened his eyes. The dull, throbbing headache caused by the sweaty sleep wasn't helping much either. The knocking continued and Hinata opened a gas lamp and slowly made his way to the door. He was going to smooth down his hair but figuring he was already worse for wear anyway he set to work on opening the door. Popping it open after a few minutes struggle he was met with the sight of a a small boy looking straight out of middle school.
"You lost kid?"
Of course he was lost. What other feasible reason would there be for this guy to show up at this creaky, old shack. Either that or he'd done it on a dare. He looked the type to fold easily on most things.
"No no I'm not lost. My name's Makoto Naegi. I'm your neighbor to the right."
Neighbor was a stretch considering it was the country there was good deal of land between houses.
"Hinata Hajime."
Makoto held out a small paper bag filled with canned goods, produce, and other groceries.
"It's a welcome to the neighborhood present. We were gonna throw you a party but Chiaki just told us today that you arrived. We're gonna have to hold off on that then. Sorry."
The smaller of the two gave an awkward chuckle and Hinata accepted the groceries.
"No problem. Thanks for the groceries."
Makoto have a smile.
"So you know what your gonna plant yet. The season has already started so you better hurry."
"Oh um not really. I wasn't even really gonna plant anything and even if I was I can't farm."
"It's not too hard. I could help out. Considering it's your first time it'd be best to go with sturdy crops like carrots and potatoes. Watermelons a favorite around here and is sure to bring you a profit so if you just wanna test it out I could help with that too."
The hopeful look on his face somehow brought Hinata out of his drag a little.
"Sure. I'd appreciate it."
"Okay then have a good night."
Hinata closed the door set down the lamp and fixed himself something to eat. After fiddling with the antenna on top of the tv for a while he was able to get local news and soap operas. He settled with soaps.
It was over dramatic and over the top. The type of cliché with one twin pretending to be other twin meanwhile the other twin is an evil mastermind. Boring stuff. After finishing up his meager meal and putting the dishes in the sink to wash later Hinata headed decided to explore the house once more. Armed with the lamp he decided he'd checkout the storage under the stairs. After opening the door only to be welcomed with a cloud of dust. There was a small desk with a book laying on top of it inside.
Hinata approached the desk and found a journal. Across the top were the words: Property of Izuru Kamakura. He thought about it at most it'd probably be information on agriculture with a few personal notes mixed in. But Hinata was so curious he just had to look at a page.
6/4
I've arrived in Kibō no oka. Acquired groceries. Met the people around town. Note: The confectioner basically gives sweets away if you compliment her enough.
6/5
Decided to plant the local crops of watermelons. Acquired seeds. Also decided to plant corn and wheat. Note: The blacksmith in town is good. His prices are reasonable.
6/6
Note: Send money to Hinata.
Hinata snapped the cover closed. He flushed in embarrassment at the mention of the monetary assistance Izuru had given him even after they'd graduated. This notebook was his alright. Straightforward with notes he'd probably never glance twice at. After all he did have photographic memory. Hinata turned off the lamp and sighed.
After exiting the cupboard he made his way to the bedroom. Laying down face up he looked up at the ceiling.
Izuru Kamkura.
He hated him.
A/N: Thinking MakoHinaZuru. Thoughts?