"I don't care if you ate five minutes ago, get in the fucking pool!" Fuyuhiko was telling Kazuichi off while TeruTeru watched from the side-lines, sun screen in hand. Not a good sign, perversion at its finest.

"I don't want to get a cramp while I'm swimming, I'll look bad in front of Miss Sonia!" Was that really his reason? There's a chance he could drown and all he cared about is not making an ass of himself in front of Sonia. As he's done multiple times during the killing game.

"Come on Kazuichi, I believe in you. Jump right in" Nagito was sitting by the pool with his feet in the water. Kazuichi, Fuyuhiko and TeruTeru felt uneasy looking at Nagito's left shoulder and not seeing an arm. Just bandages that desperately need changing.

"I'm getting impatient here, are the girls done changing yet?"

"How long did it take to get into that speedo you're wearing?"

"Less than a minute, why?"

"Girls take much longer than one minute to get ready for anything, so be a good little pervert and keep it in your speedo".

Kazuichi was laughing while TeruTeru was looking like he was enjoying the verbal abuse, something a masochist would also enjoy.

"I wonder when Hajime will be joining us? This was his idea after all".

"You called?" Right on cue, as if he were waiting for someone to talk about him. "Hope you don't mind, but I brought a few friends".

"Who?"

"CANNONBALL!" Again, right on cue. Ibuki runs past Hajime and jumps into the pool. Splashing water all over the boys.

"Where's Mahiru?" Hiyoko was standing behind Hajime, whispering that question into his ear. "I… need to see if you're telling the truth".

"I think she's in there". He pointed at the restaurant, hoping that's where the girls are changing. "But before you go, go easy on Mikan okay? Please".

She didn't say anything in response. It's up to her if she wants to listen to Hajime's advice or not, but she's about to confront the woman who killed her and Ibuki during the killing game. Things between them will never be the same again.

"Are you ready? I think Hajime's going to like this". Sonia seemed to be giving Akane a pep talk before heading out to the pool with the others. This time, there's no fight with Nekomaru to distract her.

"You'll be fine".

"We'll be there with you". Peko and Mahiru gave words of encouraged as well.

All Akane did was smile at them. Instead of being nervous, she now looked excited to walk out those doors.

"M-Mahiru…"

The girls turned their heads to the main entrance, where Hiyoko was standing. Mikan was scared, makes sense.

"Hiyoko?"

She stood there started to cry, these tears were definitely real. As real as they can be. Hiyoko ran to Mahiru and wrapped her arms around her. The others just stood there and didn't say anything, they all smiled. All but Mikan, who was hiding behind Peko. Hoping to avoid Hiyoko when she realizes that Mikan is right there. But to no avail. Hiyoko turned towards Mikan and walked up to her, looking straight into her eyes.

"I don't like you; I don't respect you and I don't trust you". She was blunt, no one was shocked to hear that. Not even Mikan was surprised.

"I'm so sorr-"

"But… I forgive you". Now that shocked everyone, Mikan especially. Hiyoko then turned to Peko, she would never forget Mahiru's killer. "All is forgiven, but not forgotten".

"Looks like the girls are ready". Nagito said as he noticed the hotel lobby doors opening, everyone was now looking by the entrance.

"Finally!" Kazuichi was excited, much to no one's surprise. He was very happy to see Sonia exit the building first, but then he noticed what she was wearing. "AHHH! Another wetsuit!"

"The others helped me put it on, does it look good?"

"I have never seen anything more beautiful then what I'm witnessing right now". That was corny, even for a pervert.

Hiyoko and Mahiru came out next, they both looked very happy. Wearing normal school swimsuits, the boys found it little weird that Hiyoko was curvier than Mahiru. She grew a lot during their time at Hope's Peak Academy. Mikan followed, wearing a regular pink swimsuit. TeruTeru kept his eyes on her, hoping she would have one of her 'accidents'.

"Are you excited?" Hajime was looking at Fuyuhiko, hoping he would turn red about seeing Peko in a swimsuit.

"Are you?" he should've seen that coming.

Before another word could be said, Akane and Peko finally came out of the hotel. Peko was wearing the exact same swimsuit she wore before she murdered Mahiru, Akane was also wearing the same swimsuit from before the murder, but instead of white and blue it was white and yellow. Fuyuhiko and Hajime couldn't help but stare, didn't take too long for them to snap out of it.

"You know, there is such a thing as waiting too long".

"Using my own words against me, huh? How original". Telling Peko how he felt was the only thing on his mind, now the question remains, how. He definitely doesn't want to fight her like Hajime did with Akane, he wouldn't be able to beat her unless telling her not to fight would work, knowing then it probably would.

"Hey… do I look okay?" Akane was standing in front of them, wondering if Hajime liked her swimsuit. Fuyuhiko nudged Hajime in the shoulder to get his attention, since Hajime was rubbing his shoulder and blushing, he was definitely paying attention now.

"I… uh… you look beautiful". He looked down, trying to hide his face. He was blushing a lot at this point, but he wasn't the only one. Akane looked down as well, she was also blushing, but she was smiling. Fuyuhiko felt very uncomfortable being in the middle of all that and he was about to get up and leave, until he felt a tap on his shoulder.

"Can I talk to you guys, alone?" She was talking to Hajime as well, something feels off. Mahiru looked very serious, since she wanted to talk to Fuyuhiko after everything that happened between them, hopefully nothing gets out of hand. Mahiru walked to her cottage where Hiyoko and Peko were waiting for them to arrive, looks like their fun has come to an end.

"So… what is this about?" It's rare for Fuyuhiko to act so nervous.

"It's about you… and your sister".

He flinched after hearing that, even Hajime was tense. He knew Natsumi Kuzuryu during his time in the Reserve course, Mahiru's probably the only one who knows this, he'll have to tell Fuyuhiko sooner or later.

"Your friend Sato killed her and Fuyuhiko killed Sato as revenge". Being brutally honest isn't Hajime's strong suit, but it needs to be said.

"Yeah… and I remember Sato trying to protect me, but someone was trying to protect Natsumi".

"Who?" Peko asked so Fuyuhiko didn't have to.

"Sato didn't have a talent, so she wasn't in the main course at Hope's Peak, she was in the Reserve course". Everyone turned to face Hajime, the only student from the Reserve course who survived the tragedy. Fuyuhiko looked extremely shocked to hear that Hajime possibly knew his sister without knowing.

"Yeah… it was me". It looked like Mahiru already knew it was him, she must remember everything that happened. Hiyoko was a bit confused but she kept her mouth shut. Fuyuhiko on the other hand looked like he wanted to punch Hajime, not like he hasn't done it before. Peko also kept quiet just in case there's more to the story.

"I was her only friend. She probably didn't see it that way. But I did".

"When she was killed, where were you?"

"I found out the day after it happened, same time everyone else did. Sato and Natsumi were the only ones in the building at the time, until the janitor found her body. Sato made it look like it just happened while Hiyoko, Mikan, Ibuki and Mahiru were in the entrance hall. Her death made me believe the Izuru Kamakura project was my only choice, I'm sorry… all of you".

Fuyuhiko walked towards Hajime in order to look him dead in the eyes, even though he was much shorter than him and both of them had one fucked up eye. Only difference is that Hajime can still see through it. Fuyuhiko's right eye is never going to work again. Out of nowhere, Fuyuhiko takes off his eyepatch and gives it to Hajime, then he placed his fist against Hajime's chest. A smile formed across Fuyuhiko's face.

"Thank you for being her friend, I won't be needing this anymore". Hajime smiled in response, the others were either surprised, confused or happy to see Fuyuhiko take the news so well. Mostly confused.

The five of them were about to rejoin the others, until Fuyuhiko grabbed Peko's arm. Asking her to stay without even saying a word. Hajime looked over his shoulder and saw everything. He smiled as Mahiru and Hiyoko went back to the pool, but Hajime wanted to see this. So, he hid behind the cottage that was closest to the pool, Mikan's cottage. Peko and Fuyuhiko were still by Mahiru's cottage which was three cottages from Hajime and the path to the pool and hotel. Most people wouldn't be able to hear much from that distance unless they were being very loud, but Hajime's an exception, probably the only exception to that rule.

"Hey… what're you doing?" Akane saw Hajime leaning against the cottage, obviously curious on what he and the others were talking about. He pointed to his left and Akane looked around the corner to see Peko and Fuyuhiko talking about something. luckily for her, Akane has amazing hearing, so both of them could hear what they were saying.

"I need to tell you something".

"Yes?"

"Everything I said before you were executed, I meant it. I wanted to tell you this sooner, but I couldn't find the proper words".

"Really?"

"Yeah… look… I… I lo-" Before he could finish, Peko wrapped her arms around him, causing Fuyuhiko to blush. Hajime and Akane smiled at the sight of Fuyuhiko turning red. Something they've never seen before.

"I feel the same. Please allow me to stay by your side".

"I expect nothing less… I love you Peko".

"I love you too young ma- … Fuyuhiko".

"Did you set him up to this?" A question she didn't need to ask, but she asked anyway.

"Maybe". After that response, Akane punched Hajime in the shoulder, causing him to laugh, only a light chuckle. Not loud enough to alert Peko and Fuyuhiko.

"Why did you help him?"

"Because he helped me". He said as he reached out and held Akane's hand, causing her to blush.

"Any second thoughts?"

"Not one". He was about to move in for a kiss until Ibuki came out of nowhere and surprised both of them.

"Oohh, am I missing something here?" Ibuki had the biggest grin on her face. This caused Akane to let go of Hajime's hand cover her face with her hands. Fuyuhiko and Peko came around the corner and walked right into the middle of it all. Fuyuhiko turns to Hajime and smiled maliciously.

"Serves you right".