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« Talk ! »
'thoughts !'
« Flashback ! »
Narration !
KIYOTAKA'S POINT OF VIEW
« Just why ? Why did this man kidnap Miaya ?! »
« Who was he ? »
« If I remember well,he might be Kamukura Izuru,the Ultimate Hope. »
« He is this overpowered emo ?! Why would he,of all people,work with this fucking psychopath ?! »
« Juzo,calm down,being angry won't resolve anything. »
« Okay,but,how did he even know we were here ? I mean,we're supposed to be undercover and on maximum safety ! »
« The Ultimate Hope wouldn't be stopped by just an army if he can blow up a wall with his bare hands,you saw how he came and how he went back,he destroyed a full section of the building just by punching a wall,even I wouldn't be able to stop someone,no,something so strong. »
« But why Miaya of all people ? Even if she was really useful,there were people that knew more than her,so why did he chose her ?! »
« Junko's motive are unknown to each of us,we saw her on the camera when we went to search for the kid,and you saw as well as me that she was completely crazy,but Kamukura…he was just cold and dangerous,everyone knows that now. »
« I just don't understand why. »
« Because it makes her laugh. »
I spoke up,which made everyone look at me when I said that.
« How would you know that ?! »
« Because the only things she wants is to bring chaos and despair,I saw it,she wanted me to kill five people,but for her,it didn't matter how many people I killed,she wouldn't have gave freedom to anyone other than me,and even if I'm glad that you took me with you,I would have preferred to die. »
« Don't say that,Taka ! You couldn't know she wouldn't let everyone go ! »
« Yes,I could have known,if I weren't so naive back then,maybe they would have still been alive,Kokichi and Asahina… »
« Didn't you kill five of them,though ? »
« No,we made it seem like five of them were dead when only two of them died,what makes me feel even more horrible is that the two of them agreed to die for everyone… »
« What ? You're saying they wanted to help you by dying ? But you killed Kokichi in front of everyone and even fought with him ! »
« To make her think he wasn't a part in any of this,it might be dumb,but he is the one who asked me when he was messing with the crime scenes. »
« And for Asahina ? How did you do to convince her ? »
« I didn't,she asked me if she could help after hearing me talking with Monokuma,I still feel like she could still be alive right now,if only I thought about it back then ! »
« Kiyotaka ? »
« O-oh ! Hi A-Asahina ! What brings you here ? »
« I…heard what you were talking about with this damn bear,you aren't really thinking about doing it,right ? »
« Well,um... »
Kiyotaka sighed and started to tear up.
« I'm sorry,Asahina,but I have to ! It's for everyone ! »
« Kiyotaka…you have to snap out of it ! Please ! »
« No ! I will save anyone I can save ! »
« It doesn't mean you should kill ! »
« I know ! I don't want to either ! But you know how it works with Monokuma ! And the only way to get out of here is to kill ! »
« You know we just have to stay strong ! Someone will come save us ! We can't be left disappeared with no one looking for us ! »
« I wish it would be true,Asahina ! He told us too many times no one will come ! I just can't stay positive forever ! I'm tired of staying positive if no one listens ! »
« It's not true ! Everyone listens to you ! And I sure know that I am ! You just have to believe in everyone ! »
« I already do,this is why I have to kill five people,because I believe they can survive ! I just know it ! »
« You really don't want to give up,now do you ? »
« Huh ? »
« Then kill me,if I can't make you change your mind,then let me at least help you. »
« Asahina…thank you,but… »
Kiyotaka started to cry even more than before.
« Why are you so kind to me ?! I'm going to kill you but you're just fine with it ?! Please ! Just try to fight back ! »
« No,I won't,kill me,and don't let anyone know it's you until the end ! You got it ?! »
« I'm so sorry… »
« It's okay,Kiyotaka,just do it,okay ? »
« I'M SORRY ! »
Slash !
« And you know the rest,I already told you everything. »
« Yes,you already did,and it was brave of you. »
« I think that all of this is just messed up,from what they told me,you were all in the same class,then if it's true,Junko was too,so why is she doing this ?! »
« Because she never cared about anything else than despair,that should be enough to prove anything about her. »
« If she gets out of here alive,I will make sure she dies slowly and in the most painful way. »
« Hey now,why don't you all calm down and go rest ? You should all be tired right now,so just all good to your assigned forms and rest. »
« Maybe it would be wise to listen Chisa for now,don't you all think ? »
« I'm tired as hell,so yeah,a nap isn't refused,are you coming,Sonosuke ? »
« You didn't even do anything,how in the world are you tired ? »
« Hmph ! »
« Yeah,I'll come. »
The two of them then got out of the room.
« H-hey,Ruruka ! Wait for me ! »
Another girl then started to run to the exit.
« Tch,they will never change. »
« Of course they won't,now,who's turn is it to watch the killing game on live ? »
« I think it might be you,Tengan. »
« No,I was already in the room yesterday,so it can't be me,Juzo. »
« But I know it's not me either,since I was in just before Miaya got kidnapped. »
« Then it might be your turn,Yukizome. »
« Well I will be going,then ! Don't forget to rest,all of you ! »
« Don't worry,we won't. »
« Then see you ! »
Yukizome left the room,me and the ones that were still in the room talked about where Miaya could be,since we didn't know for now and after ten minutes,Yukizome came back,seeming out of breath like she runned to get here.
« Chisa ? What happened ? »
« I know where Miaya is ! You have to come and see for yourselves ! »
« Don't tell me… »
We all ran to the room where they were watching the killing game on live,since it could be watched everywhere in the world as it was broadcasted by the cameras.
« Look,Monokuma is in the gym with all the students and Miaya in a cage ! »
« My god,why would she brought her here ? First it's the kids,and now her ? What is she planning to do ? »
« Listen to what they're saying ! »
« Therapy sessions ? Why would you do that ? Didn't you said you didn't want us to have any hope ? »
« What ? Therapy sessions ? What is that all about ? »
« Is that why she brought Miaya in the school ? For stupid therapy sessions ?! »
« Shush ! Just listen ! »
As we were listening to what they were saying on the monitors,soon we did realize that the only purpose wasn't for Junko to laugh a little,but more like for her to bait the Future Foundation so that we could be easier targets to track down.
« You've gotta be kidding… »
« She has been smarter this time,but we have to do something about it,don't you all think ? »
« No,not this time,we can't approach the school too much,you saw yourselves the Monokumas on the building,there was too many of them. »
« But one of our principal members is in there ! »
« I know,we all know,but it would be suicide to even step in front of this school now that we saved one of the kids. »
« You can't actually be serious ! »
« She will survive. »
« What ? »
« Monokuma expect her to quickly die in the game,and that's why she won't,because no one wants to give that bear what he actually wants. »
« Come on,there's Ladies'Nightmare in there ! And with his memory gone,he is a danger ! »
« Well,except him,no one will try to kill her. »
« You're all dumbasses,I'm getting the fuck out of here. »
Juzo slammed the door opened and went out,we soon were all under the weather and all went on our ways,except for Yukizome,that was supposed to watch the killing game.
« Why aren't they listening ?! Well that Kamukura did leave us no chances,but still ! He is way much stronger than I thought,though. »
'Maybe everyone will be fine by the time we can save them,and I hope so,because inside,I'm still the kid I was back then,aren't I ? Please be patient,we will arrive as soon as we can.'
MAKOTO'S POINT OF VIEW
'How did it end up like this ?'
I was walking through the school,but not alone,I was pushing a wheelchair with the new student on it that arrived there earlier,Miaya Gekkogahara,the Ultimate Therapist,even though her wheelchair could move,so I didn't know why I was doing that,her wheelchair was surprisingly huge and heavy,too.
« You do know you're supposed to talk to me about your life,since we are doing a therapy session ? »
« Why do you even agree to do that ? I know it's your talent,but still,you're not his slave or anything. »
« Even if I don't want to be here,I have to do it,even if I would be forced to do it,I would still help the person I've been asked to talk to. »
« I see,it's nice to hear your real voice,though,do you only use it when you're doing your job ? »
« Well,yes,but we're not here to talk about me,we're here to talk about you. »
« Well what do you want me to say ? I could just tell you what you have to know about this academy,if you can call it like that,that is. »
« I would appreciate,yes. »
I started a long speech about the rules of the academy,what happened until now and I told her about the different motives so far,that she was the new one this time,even though no one was really sure of why.
« I see,so your secrets have all been revealed ? Or only the deepest ones ? »
« The deepest ones,so only one for each of us,but for me and two of my friends,well it was different,see,since we are doing a therapy session,might as well tell you that I'm and assassin,and that three other people here are as well. »
« …You're an assassin,and three other here are assassins as well,noted,and why are you one ? »
I began to explain how all of this ever happened and the fact that this secret wasn't mine,but one of my friends's secret,Monokuma just wanted to reveal me and my other friends as assassins,so I told her what his actual secret was,and she immediately understood who he was.
« Is your name Makoto Naegi ? »
« Yes,but never call me Naegi,I hate that name. »
« I see,so this is what happened,you were the two kids that have never been found again,you went worldwide,how did you actually escape the police and every special forces of the entire country ? »
« Luck,it's the only thing I have,and it's the only thing we got at that time,so that might be the only thing,I can't say I had the best life,but if we wouldn't be on the killing game,I would still be happy,I mean,I have awesome friends and siblings,and as long as I'm with them,it will be okay,but for how long ? That's what I always ask myself,how long until all of that disappears ? The answer could be soon,like it could be in a long time,but sooner or later,it will end. »
« You'd wish to get out of here as soon as possible,am I right ? »
« Of course I do,five kids are waiting for me and the others out there,as well as my sister,I can't stay here too much longer,even if I know they could protect themselves,and even more with all the others,if the mastermind knew about everything,then they are in danger,and if I have to kill to get out,then I won't hesitate,even though I don't like it. »
« So you would choose this solution,do you think your teammates would agree ? »
« No,no one would want to do it,but we would have to choose who would live between the three of us,and then help this person,maybe it would be me,or maybe someone else,we can't know,but if I had to be realistic,I'd say that it would happen,maybe not too soon,but I know it will happen,maybe one or two of us will die,maybe all of us,but does it matter ? We have to do everything in our power time get out,for now,we are choosing the gentle solution,but at some point,we will be in the hard way. »
« I will have to change your mind,then,you already know I won't let you do that. »
« I knew you would say that,but it doesn't surprise me,nothing surprise me anymore in this killing game. »
« You know you can just wait for us to discover who the mastermind is. »
« That would be dreaming with my eyes opened,it's not possible,and even if we wait for that opportunity,he could just kill us with his robots and executions,what good would that do ? »
« From what you've told me,he never actually lied,right ? »
« He lied to Kiyotaka,well you already know the story,he had to kill five people and killed only,and he wanted to make false crime scenes of three other people to get all of us out of here. »
« But Monokuma never lied,then,since he probably knew that the three weren't dead,he only punished the guy and that's it. »
« You guessed right ! »
Monokuma got out of nowhere,like always.
« What do you want ? »
« Annoy you,what else do you want me to do ? »
« Nothing,actually,so,why are you here ? Just to be annoying ? I'm sure there's something else ? »
« You would be right,ahoge boy,your therapy ended,it's anyone else's turn,now,actually,Miaya,you will decide,here,that's a list of every students,I just crossed out the names of the dead students and the ones that aren't here,since there isn't the whole school. »
« Why can't she just look on her monopad ? »
« Because she doesn't have one ! I have to find it and it will be okay. »
« You lost it ? »
« Nope ! I just have to find it,because I don't remember where I putted the other monopads. »
« So you did lose it. »
« Shush ! No I didn't ! »
« If you say so. »
« Well,are you going to stand here longer or will you bring her back to the dorms ? »
« Okay,then we will be going,now. »
« You sure took your damn time,dumbass. »
« Just shut up,Monokuma,got it ? »
« You don't scare me,idiot ! »
« If you say so. »
« Of course I'm saying so ! You ? Scare me ? It will never happen ! Not even in your wildest dreams ! »
I sighed and just took Miaya back to her dorms,which reminded me that Monokuma didn't even took the time to choose a room for her to stay in while she was here.
« Where is she going to sleep ? »
« Excuse me ? »
« It's true that I don't have a room,so… »
« Ugh,you're all annoying me,she'll sleep with the Ultimate Slut,or was it inventor ? »
« Don't talk about Miu like this,you know what happened,so don't you dare call her like that ever again. »
« Wow,rude,don't you have any sense of humor ? »
« Maybe it's just you that isn't funny. »
« Hmph ! I'll have you know I'm the funniest bear on this planet ! »
« Like I care,just choose the next student,Miaya. »
« Well I will take Miu,since apparently something happened to her. »
« Good luck,she won't even talk about it,or maybe just kill you so that you can shut up. »
« No,because I know she won't play your game,at least not anymore. »
« That's what you're thinking ! »
« Anyway,here we are,this is her room. »
« Is her name Miu Kirigiri ? »
« No,she just sleeps on Kirigiri's room because she died. »
« Oh,the detective,right ? »
« Yes,exactly. »
« I see,then,can someone get her out for me ? »
« Pleased to do it ! »
Monokuma took a key shaped like Kyoko's head,like a chibi version of he ,and opened the door,making Miu surprised to see Monokuma and two other students at her door,so she immediately ran to it and tried to close it,but Monokuma didn't leave her the chance to do so,he took Miaya and her wheelchair out of my hands and started to push her in the room,as soon as she was in,he slammed the door shut and closed the door behind.
« Well she's a real pain,that's for sure,hey,ahoge boy,I think you have a guest dashing toward you. »
I looked behind and saw Tenko running in my direction as she jumped and made an high kick,I then only walked three feet away,but what surprised me was that she stomped on the wall and then tried to kick me in the jaw,even though I was surprised,I still caught her feet and made her trip.
« I sure didn't expect that for a morning greeting,haven't I already told you to be patient ? »
« Like I care about what a male could teach me ! »
« Isn't your actual master a male himself ? It would mean that you never cared about what he teached you before and that you don't even want those training sessions. »
« My master is different than any males ! And of course I don't want those training sessions ! I just don't have a choice ! »
« You do have a choice,you have never been forced to actually train with me,Sakura would make a better teacher,and you know that better than anyone. »
« Hmph ! Let's just go training already ! »
« If you insist,then. »
« I will destroy you this time ! »
« Say whatever you want. »
SAKURA'S POINT OF VIEW
« Hiyah ! »
I was training on practice dummies since I didn't have anything to do,but I practically sent flying every each of them and grew bored pretty quickly.
« Well I sure want to see if you've improved,even though it has only been since yesterday that we began your training. »
« I will touch you this time ! »
« Try to be calmer first. »
I turned around to see Makoto and Tenko entering the dojo,even if Makoto looked like he was mocking her,he seemed at least a little happy,Tenko,of course,was acting like a child,like always,and was angry at Makoto for teasing her,but since she hated males too much,she couldn't see that he was trying to help her to be even stronger than before,and maybe just be nicer with everyone else.
« Oh,hi Sakura,how are you ? »
« I am fine,are you two beginning your training of the day ? »
« Yeah,she tried to destroy my jaw this morning,and failed,but at least it's a progress since yesterday. »
« Stop mocking me ! »
« I'm not,it really is a progress. »
« Just come and meet my fist ! »
« If you say so,same lesson as yesterday,try to touch me ! »
« You asked for it ! »
Tenko dashed toward Makoto,she was sure that she could land at least a single hit on him this time,but as I was watching them,it just ended in Makoto's victory,he was sitting on her back,making it impossible for her to move anymore.
« You're already done ? »
« Of course not ! »
She was struggling as much as she could,but in vain,I saw that she had an idea,and then,Tenko grabbed him by the feet and rolled to the side,but Makoto noticed and jumped on the opposite side,letting his leg free,so she then tried to jump at him while he was getting up,but all he did was actually just avoiding her,and once she landed,he made her lose balance by kicking her in the legs,and even if she was strong,even she couldn't resist a strong kick in the legs,she fell on the floor and immediately rolled to the side to prevent Makoto from hitting her more,when she tried to get up,she suddenly kneeled down,looking like she was in pain.
« Well,looks like you can't go any further,end of the training for today. »
« Who do you take me for ?! It's not over yet ! »
« Yes it is,you can barely get up. »
« Maybe if you weren't hitting me so hard,then I wouldn't be hurt ! »
« And are you restraining your force when we fight ? No,you don't,if anyone would have took the kick you tried to land on me earlier,you could have killed that person,you're just lucky it was me,end of the session,and try to be less angry,you'll see,it will help a lot. »
« I said it's not over ! »
She tried to get up but couldn't,she couldn't move her leg at all.
« Don't bother trying,your leg will be inactive for at least five minutes,I touched your nerves while kicking you,so for now,you won't move. »
« Why did you do that ?! »
« To make you stop pushing yourself too much,you'll end up killing yourself if you continue like that. »
« Urgh,just get out of my sight. »
« I planned to. »
Makoto got out of the dojo,letting Tenko on the floor and me,while I was still training,stopped and went to Tenko,who was now laying down and looking at the roof,like her world ended.
« You know he is right on practically everything he said,even if he might be a little extreme,he knows a lot,I do not know why he wants to help you so much,but at least he is a nice trainer. »
« Why would I listen to him ? He doesn't even think I'm strong,he's just beating me up to humiliate me. »
« He is not like that,and you know it,Tenko,you have to listen to him more,I am not telling you to change how you are,but at least change how you act with him,he will not be nice if you are not,and what he said is true,or at least most of it,I know what it is to practically kill yourself on training,I have been like you,and it did not end well. »
« I…I don't know anymore,how can I know he won't try to do something weird to me ? Every men are like this ! You think you can trust them and then they stab you in the back,just how can I be able to trust him ? »
« This is not about trust,but about yourself,I think Makoto might have seen something in you,that would be why he tries to help you. »
« You…think so ? That male ? See something in me ? And why in the world should I care about what he thinks ? »
« Because I am pretty sure he wants someone strong enough to protect everyone when the time comes. »
« And why would he choose me ?! I didn't ask for that ! »
« Yes you did,you went to search for him and asked him to train with you,am I right ? »
Tenko sighed.
« I guess it's true… »
« You should be calmer when you face him,or else you will never win against him. »
« It's easy for you to say that,you have everything for yourself,friends,people that care about you,and an actual family ! »
« You…do not have a family ? »
« I don't count them on my life anymore. »
« I see,but you still have your master,did you not say he was the best person ever ? »
« Of course he is ! Master is the most important person I have in my life ! »
« Then why do you say that ? If he is the most important person in your life,he should care about you,right ? »
« …I'm going to my room. »
Tenko tried to go up,but with difficulties,she had to pin herself on the fence to walk,I was surprised to see she didn't want to talk about her master since she seemed to love him,so why did she react like that ?
« Tenko,do not be stupid,you cannot walk on your own. »
« I'm perfectly fine ! Yeah,that's right,I'm fine on my own ! »
« You are out of your mind,Tenko,let me bring you back to your room. »
« No ! I said I was fine on my own ! »
I sighed,I walked toward Tenko,who was struggling to get out of the dojo,as she fell over,since she didn't even have anything to pin herself on anymore,I lifted her and took her on my shoulder,Tenko was trying in vain to get out of my grip,so I went to the dorms in silence with Tenko on her shoulder.
« Please,Sakura,just let me go ! »
« Not until you calmed down. »
« How do you want me to be calm ?! I just got kidnapped by you and I don't even know where you're taking me ! »
« Kidnapped is a big word,I am only taking you to your room. »
« I can do that by myself ! »
« No,you clearly cannot. »
« Why won't you just leave me alone ?! »
« Because I do not want to. »
I arrived in front of Mukuro's room,where Tenko was sleeping until she got her own room and I realized that it was under construction,for some reason,Monokuma appeared in front of the door.
« What brings you here,ogre ? »
« I wanted to bring Tenko to her room,but I think it will not happen. »
« Well kinda,we're making this room the perfect room,well,even though it's the third time we're doing it,this one will be perfect as well as the other two's rooms ! »
« I see. »
« Why wasn't I aware of that ?! »
« Well,Mukuro wanted to surprise you,but well,I think it's not a surprise anymore,but it was more for herself than anything,if you want the real story,but hey ! At least you're going to sleep nicely,isn't that great ?! »
« I don't care ! »
« Well that's rude ! We are making you a favor and look at how we're being thanked ! Oh well,we have the money,so fuck it. »
« Well,I will just have to bring you to the infirmary,then. »
« I can walk on my own ! Look,I can move my leg again,that means I can move by myself ! »
« Are you sure about that ? »
« Of course I am ! »
I putted Tenko away of my shoulder and saw that she could really walk again.
« See ? I told you ! »
« I guess I can let you walk freely,then,but still,do not pull yourself too much. »
« I won't,promise. »
« I think you should be my next patient. »
Sakura and Tenko turned around to see Miaya on her wheelchair approaching them.
« Tenko,right ? I'm glad to meet you,it's time for your therapy session. »
« What,you're actually going on with that ? I thought Monokuma forced you to do that ? »
« That's right,but even if he forced me,I can never refuse to help someone in need. »
« That is a great spirit you have,Miaya. »
« Thank you,if I remember correctly,you must be Sakura,is that it ? »
« Indeed,you have a great memory,though it is not really rare for a therapist. »
« True,so Tenko,are you coming with me ? »
« I don't need a therapy session. »
« That's what everyone else told me so far,and it wouldn't be like you really had a choice,Monokuma doesn't want anyone ditching those sessions. »
« Guess I have no choice,then,I would prefer training,but it's alright. »
« Well,I will see you two another time. »
« Bye,Sakura ! We will train right after that ! »
« If you want to. »
The two of them then went away,I decided to go take a shower in my current room,but someone was already using the bathroom,so I was waiting,and when Tsumugi got out,I went in and took a great shower.
MUKURO'S POINT OF VIEW
« So Monokuma already took everything out of the room,but just left me those two files ? What are in those,anyway ? »
I was in the secret room I discovered,I went back in it to see if there could be more files that would be interesting,but there wasn't anything else than those two files on the table left.
« Let's see,what is this one talking about… »
I opened the first file and saw that it actually was the first one I saw when I came here,the photos of the first group,their student profiles,the photo with Junko and their upper classmates and the photos of the second group,but there was much more in it than when she took it first,there was the first and second groups' students profiles,as well as their upper classmates's profiles and their teachers's ones too,she could even count the 77-B profiles and the students council.
« There is everything important in that file,is Monokuma messing with me ? »
I didn't want to think about it anymore,so I took the second file and saw that there was noted Hope Cultivation Project,I opened it and saw that this Izuru Kamukura was involved in this again,apparently,he was a normal person before,a student in the reserve course named Hajime Hinata,but Hope's Peak used him as a test subject to transform him into an artificial Ultimate,he was the Ultimate everything,but the academy decided to call him the Ultimate Hope and gave him the name of the school's creator,but as a matter of fact,ended up killing the students council,the school tried to cover his actions,but someone revealed the truth everywhere for the world to see,and even more than that was told,they learned that the reserve course only served to pay the project,learning that,the integrity of the reserve course decided to try to bring down the main course,and while they ended their revolution,the most awful,most tragic event in human history occurred,every reserve course students committed suicide except one,Hajime Hinata,who was presumed to be fired,but instead,he had been transformed into Kamukura Izuru,the only survivor of the reserve course and Ultimate Hope.
« This is weird,we should have remembered if something like that happened,unless it's a part of what we can't remember ? »
I saw that there was something else on the file,it seemed like it was a note of some sort.
« What is this ? »
I started to read it.
« One of you isn't what he seems nor claim to be ? Does that mean there's a last traitor ? »
I knew it was something to have everyone's attention and trust less everyone,I knew it only was for that purpose.
« So he thinks he can impress me with that ? How bad is that idea ? »
« Really bad,I will admit,the mastermind didn't have a good plan this time,but it's not like she cares,anyway. »
I turned around and saw a face I saw a lot in the past few days,Kamukura Izuru was behind me,I didn't even know how he entered,since I didn't saw him enter by the actual entrance.
« How did you get in,Ultimate Hope ? »
« How boring,of course it would be the first question you asked,how doesn't matter,and now you will ask me what I'm doing here. »
« I was going to ask you why you'd let me see those files. »
« Don't think you're smart by telling me a childish lie,I won't fall for it,but I will answer,because the mastermind wanted to,that's all,and before you ask,no,I'm not the mastermind. »
« And why exactly would I trust you ? »
« You don't have to,I don't care about anyone's trust,I wouldn't even be here if the mastermind didn't ask me to,let's say that he wanted me to tell you that the note you just read was true,that's all,but that doesn't mean he his a traitor,remember that,and if you tell anyone you saw me,you're dead. »
« Don't think I'm scared of you,just because you're strong doesn't mean you're stronger. »
« Don't push your luck too much,you might end up not liking what will happen next. »
Izuru was watching me with an intense stare.
« You shouldn't try to fight with me,it might end up badly for you,now,if you will excuse me,I will be going. »
« I might have some questions to ask you first. »
« Are you sure you want to do that ? »
« I will make you talk. »
« You're predictable and boring,get out of my sight. »
« Then talk. »
« It won't happen. »
Kamukura was now behind me,I tried to turn around in time to maybe stop one or two of his hits,but Kamukura punched me on the stomach so fast and so hard that I instantly fainted.
« I warned you. »
That's the last thing I heard before I fainted.
HIMIKO'S POINT OF VIEW
« I'm bored,can't I get out of this room already ? »
« Stop complaining,you should get out in a week or two,so you should be fine. »
« A week or two ?! I can't wait that long ! »
« You got stabbed,you were lucky the wound didn't cut further,or you would still be here for a month. »
« But I'm bored ! »
« I know,I know,as for you,Chihiro,I don't know how you did that to yourself,but you should try to walk,I think it should be okay now. »
« A-are you sure ? »
« Yeah,try it,and if you can,then you're free from the infirmary. »
« O-okay,I will try. »
Chihiro tried to get out of his bed to walk and succeeded,with a little difficulty,but he still did it.
« See ? I told you it would be okay. »
« Y-you were right,t-thank you,M-Makoto. »
« Nah,no need to thank me,but still,don't do that again,I know you want to be strong,but this isn't how you will be. »
« I-I know. »
« You should go take a good shower,you need it. »
« I-if you say so. »
« See you later,Chihiro. »
« B-bye. »
Chihiro went out of the room,like Makoto told him to.
« So I'm alone in here now ? Well that's not what I planned,but well,I don't really have a choice. »
« Well,guess you can say that your mana will be low for a while. »
« How did you know ? »
« Because you're a mage. »
« At least someone understands I'm the Ultimate Mage. »
« Of course you are. »
« Makoto,will I really be able to get out of here ? »
« Of course,why do you ask ? »
« It's just that…don't you think something about all of this feels off ? »
« Well of course something feels off,it's a killing game,for all we know. »
« Well,if we don't count that,don't you think we're being fooled ? »
« About what do you think we're being fooled on ? »
« I'm not sure but…what if someone's secret was false from the start or something like that ? You know,maybe there's an actual mole in the group,and we don't know it ! »
« That would likely be possible,but at the same time,it could be something else,because I think the mastermind doesn't even need a traitor. »
« But then why was Sakura a traitor at first ? »
« Because the mastermind want more victims at any time. »
« Oh,that makes sense,Monokuma really is a dick,isn't he ? »
« Yeah,and I don't think that will ever change one day. »
« Well excuse you,I can be beary nice if I want to ! »
Monokuma appeared out of nowhere like it was actually the first time,as always.
« You just did a pun with bear in it,go burn in hell. »
« like you're funnier ! »
« I could be,but my humor is harsh. »
« Oh really ? Make a pun,then ! »
« You sure about that ? »
« Of course I am ! Who do you take me for ? »
« Okay then,what do you call a woman that's thirsty ? »
« Really ? That kind of pun ? »
« I told you it would be harsh. »
« That's an H2hoe. »
« You knew the answer. »
« Sure I did,and it was lame. »
« As much as your bear pun ? »
« Fair point,well,guess I will be going,then. »
« Finally. »
« You're rude. »
« Yeah,I know that already,I think you told me too much. »
« Because you are ! »
Monokuma disappeared like he showed up,Makoto and I chatted for a little before Makoto went to eat something and bring me some food.
« Feeling better after some food ? »
« Yeah,I don't even know how you cook so well. »
« Me neither. »
« You're obviously lying,but that's fine,it's not really like I actually want to know. »
« Well I guess I could tell you,not that it's that interesting. »
« Really ? What are you waiting for then,tell me ! »
MAKI'S POINT OF VIEW
« When will our room be ready to use,Monokuma ? »
« In a couple of hours,why ? »
« I wanted to be alone a little,that's all. »
« Yeah,well,you'll have to do that elsewhere. »
I sighed,I didn't really have any particular reason to actually want to be left alone for a while,I was just tired,but I couldn't even do that,could I ?
« Well,I'll try to go to the library,even if it's a little sad,I guess I don't have a choice. »
I went on my way to the library,when I entered,I saw someone I was sure I didn't know,a teenager,pretty much our age,or maybe older,he had blonde hair and glasses,he was wearing a classy black suit and,for some reason had a brass knuckles on his right fist,but what was more shocking is that he had holes,tiny holes everywhere on his body,but for some reason,his face remained practically intact,he was just sitting on a chair,reading a book.
« What…happened to you ? »
« … »
« Hey ! You need assistance ! Can you talk ?! »
« Don't sweat about this,it's merely the state I've been left in before I died,and if you wonder who I am,well I am an illusion,but if you want more details,then I would be the first victim of this killing game,Byakuya Togami,Ultimate Affluent Progeny,I died because I was a fool,but mainly because I have been pissed off by your friend,but that doesn't matter anymore,what happened is in the past. »
« What are you even talking about ? If you're dead,then how can you be in front of me ? »
« Haven't I told you it was an illusion already ? Or more precisely,a dream,you see,I know who will die next,and I wanted to warn you about it,not because I care,but because you won't be able to change the victim if you don't do anything. »
« Why would you choose me of all people ? I think you already know that my job isn't really about saving. »
« Then how do you explain those five kids ? »
« We didn't really save them,they are more likely still exposed to danger. »
« But you made their life better,because even if you don't think so,the fake talent you have been given had an impact on you,those kids wouldn't have been saved by anyone else. »
« Just get to the point. »
« Unfortunately,I can't tell you the name of the victim,but you can figure it out yourself,you should be okay on your own. »
« Then at least give me an hint on who it could be. »
« This person has been lucky so far but isn't a luckster,do you get my point ? »
« I…think so,and I don't think it's Makoto. »
« Right,just figure out who has been lucky until now and you will be able to save him. »
« I hope so. »
« Now go,peasant. »
Byakuya said that with a little happy smirk,and suddenly,I woke up surrounded by Monokumas that were working.
« What the…that was strange,where am I ? »
« In your room,sleepyhead,how didn't you wake up with all this noise around you ? »
« How long did I sleep ? »
« Monokumas ! How long did she sleep ?! »
« Three hours,boss ! »
« That long,huh ? How did you even black out for no reason when you were talking to me ? »
« I did ? »
« You sure did ! That scared the heck out of me,but I've known worse than that. »
« Wow,I'm not even sure to know how to respond to that. »
« You don't have to,it wasn't even a question to begin with ! »
I was slightly grabbing my head,I had a little headache,not something I had to worry about too much,tough,as I was still grabbing my head,I looked around here,and saw Mukuro on another bed.
« Monokuma,what is Mukuro doing here ? »
« I dunno,someone came to deliver her since she apparently blacked out too. »
« Who was it ? »
« Why would I tell you ? »
« Why wouldn't you ? »
« Because I don't want to,it's as simple as that,but maybe if you do something for me… »
« I will just ask everyone myself. »
« Well,do as you want,but I'm pretty sure that this someone won't reveal themselves,I mean,if you ask who brought a blacked out girl to her room,you will ask them why she was blacked out,right ? »
« No one here is able to actually hurt Mukuro,not me,not Makoto,Not Celes,hell,even Sakura would have a lot of difficulties in fighting her. »
« I'm pretty sure I already know that,after all,I think I know everything about you all. »
« I don't think I want to know what you're aware of. »
« What a shame,but I knew you'd react like that,I would have been surprised of the opposite. »
« I have a question for you,actually. »
« Out of the blue like that ? Well ask it and I'll see what I can do for you ! »
« Do we know you ? »
« What do you even mean by that ? »
« Did we know you on the outside world ? Did we already talk to you ? »
« Well that's for me to know and for you to find out,but if you want a clue,I knew someone that's here for years,and so did that person,but that person wouldn't know I'm the mastermind,they already think something horrible happened to me. »
« What ? And how would you know that ? »
« The videos,dumbass ! It was for this whole purpose ! Sheesh,you're not a light. »
« First off,fuck you,and secondly,I understood you had blood connections to someone in here but with who ? I have no idea. »
« Well you won't know soon,so you'll have to be patient. »
« I'll be just fine,but I'll be going,now,and I'm taking Mukuro with me. »
« Do what you want,I don't really own you,after all. »
« Mukuro,wake up. »
I shaked Mukuro's shoulder,but she didn't wake up,so I gently slapped Mukuro's cheek,and it still didn't work.
« Come on,how badly did you pass out to not wake up ? »
I slapped Mukuro's cheek a little harder,making Mukuro move a little,but she still didn't wake up.
« Mukuro,you have five seconds before I slap you in the face three times. »
Mukuro didn't move,I started to count to five,and she still didn't wake up,so I slapped her on the face three times,way much harder than before,and this time,it worked,but Mukuro still seemed half asleep.
« Good morning,Maki. »
« Are you finally up ? »
« Yeah,but why are my cheeks hurting ? »
« Because I slapped you to wake you up. »
« Oh,was I that asleep ? »
« No,you were passed out,to be precise. »
« I…passed out ? Why ? »
« Don't ask me that,I passed out as well,apparently after you,but for different reasons,Monokuma told me someone brought you here,while I blacked out in front of Monokuma. »
« That's a lot to take in,but…I think I remember what happened,at least slightly. »
« Really ? »
« Well,let me tell you everything. »
Mukuro proceeded to explain everything to me,the secret room,the files,everything,she knew someone knocked her out,but she couldn't remember who.
« Someone stronger and faster than you ? Maybe,but capable of knocking you out with a single hit and not even letting you a chance to defend yourself ? I find that hard to believe. »
« I do to,but it really happened,and if I find out who this person is,I won't let him be faster. »
« Are you gonna get out yet or what ?! We aren't finished on our side,you know ?! »
« Calm down,or do you want to die ? »
« You won't have me anymore with this little trick,fiend ! Now get the fuck out ! »
« Urgh,okay,are you coming Mukuro ? »
« She is getting out as well ! »
« Well,guess you don't really have a choice,then. »
« I guess I don't. »
« And take those with ya,while you're at it ! I don't need papers everywhere when we are building ! »
Monokuma threw violently the files at Mukuro,which she still caught with ease.
« What are those ? »
« Things I discovered,I will talk to you three about it later,alright ? »
« Sounds pretty serious. »
« It is. »
« Well,we should be going,I think the bear really wants us out. »
I pointed to Monokuma,who had a gun in his hands,aiming the two of them with it,he seemed really angry,we both got out,sighing at the bear.
GONTA'S POINT OF VIEW
« Gonta don't understand,why everyone seems angry,everyone should be friends,friends important ! »
Gonta sad,everyone seem to be in bad terms,Gonta don't like that,so Gonta had idea.
« Gonta know ! Gonta will organize party about bugs for friends ! Everyone will be happy and friends ! »
Gonta got out of room,happy about Gonta's idea,Gonta went to research lab to prepare everything,but it would take Gonta some time.
« Gonta sure to make everyone happy with party ! »
« What party ? »
Gonta looked around and saw friend Ryoma,friend probably just walking around,since friend was bored often.
« Gonta going to prepare party about bugs to make everyone happy,everyone look angry and mad,so Gonta want to help ! »
« You sure have big dreams,kid,but I suppose a little party wouldn't hurt,tell you what,I'm even going to help you,since you seem to really want to make everyone smile and not plan something shady instead. »
« You mean it ? Gonta so happy to be help by friend Ryoma ! »
« It will only be a one time thing,though,so don't expect me to do that often. »
« Not problem,Gonta still happy ! »
« Where are you throwing that party ? »
« At research lab ! It's easier since bugs are already in lab ! »
« Yeah,sounds logic. »
« Then let's go,friend Ryoma ! »
« Sure,kid,let's go. »
As Gonta and friend Ryoma walk toward Gonta's lab,Ryoma asked Gonta what Gonta wanted to do on party and Gonta answered that Gonta want to talk to everyone about friends bugs,or something that makes friends smile,since most of friends were locked up in room all day,not doing anything.
« I see so basically,you just want everyone to talk to each other again,right ? »
« Yes,Gonta think that no one doing what Kiyotaka said,but as gentleman,Gonta will do best to be friend with everyone ! »
« Well,didn't see anyone so optimistic in a while,I envy you,Gonta,you really are the most pure of us all,wish I'd still be hopeful like you. »
« But you can be,friend ! Gonta know how to make friends smile and happy again ! »
« Making me smile wouldn't be too hard,but happy ? It has been years since I've been truly happy,even if I want to help you,I don't think I will be for a while,maybe not even anymore,but you know,as I look at you,I asked myself if I should try,and well,guess I will try. »
« See,Gonta told you ! Friend Ryoma smiled ! »
« Heh,guess you're right,well,we should begin preparing that party,don't we ? »
« Yes,of course we should ! »
« Well,what an odd pair,what are you two doing ? »
Friend Kaede approached me and friend Ryoma,seeing that we were talking about party.
« Gonta wanted to make a party for everyone,so I'm helping him,what about you ? »
« Me ? Well I was just getting out of my lab,piano really helps me calm down in stressful situations like this one,why do you want to do a party ? »
« Gonta want to do party for friends,everyone angry and sad,so Gonta sad too,so Gonta making a party about bugs for friends happiness ! »
« That's really kind of you,Gonta,you really are a gentleman ! »
« Of course he is,there's not nicer than Gonta in here,anyway. »
« What's your reason for helping him,though ? Not that it's not a good thing,but I didn't think you were the happy-go-lucky kind of person,Ryoma. »
« And you're right,I'm not,I just thought I would try for once,because when I look at this kid,well,I can't stop thinking that there are still nice people out there,and he is one of them. »
« Thank,friend Ryoma ! »
« No problem,kid,no problem. »
« Well,good luck,you two,I hope you will be able to make that party a success ! »
« Well wait a minute,since you know about it,we can't just let you go like that,you've got to help us,that's how it works. »
« Wait,what ? »
« Oh,great idea,friend Ryoma,if friend Kaede help,then party will be great ! »
« B-but-»
« No buts,you have to help us since you know about it,we can't have the risk of you telling everyone. »
« What if I promise I won't tell anyone,though ? »
« Friend Kaede don't want to help us ? Gonta find it sad,but Gonta understand. »
« Wow,rude,you should feel ashamed of yourself. »
« W-what ? B-but I didn't do anything ! »
« Just admit you don't want to see everyone be friends again. »
« H-hey ! I didn't say that ! Of course I want to see everyone happy ! »
« You don't give me that impression. »
« Fine ! I will help you ! You could have just asked in the first place,you know ? »
« You gave up to quickly,but at least someone is helping us. »
« You gonna help Gonta and Ryoma,friend Kaede ? »
« Well yeah,I do want to see everyone happy,and,well,I don't have anything to do right now,so why not ? »
« Great,then come with us,we're going to Gonta's lab. »
« Right behind you ! »
Gonta,Ryoma and Kaede then went to prepare a great party,but will it be as expected,happy,fun and here to bring joy,or will there be some unexpected events,turning everything into waste ?