Chapter 10

"Ittadakimasu!"

Makoto really wanted to come to this Japanese themed restaurant and I had no reason to turn it down.

I guess he was homesick and wanted to be in a familiar setting.

"Kono yo na"Makoto said while instructing me on how to use chopsticks.

I had changed back to my normal clothes and he ordered two bowls of ramen.

I ordered vegetable only ramen since I don't think the meat was halal but I didn't want to be rude by telling him that.

"This is good" I said while giving a thumbs up.

"Kore wa daijobudesu"Makoto said "Soreha-ka to onajide wa arimasen"

He smiled and said

"This...Good"

Well I'm glad he liked it.

This restaurant was in a mall and we were going to have a look around after this.

*THUD*

The lights suddenly went off and there was complete darkness.

"What's happening?"I said out loud and I could hear other people panicking.

I may not have Spidey-sense but I certainly felt something tingling. The backup power system should have turned on by now.

"Makoto!"I called out.

"Watashi wa koko ni imasu"

Good,he's here. Now I need to find a light...

"Testing!Testing!"

A voice came out of the buildling's broadcasting system.

Immediately red emergency lights illuminated the entire mall giving me very uncomfortable feeling.

I also saw other people looking uneasy.

Then the LCD screen in that restaurant turned on displaying static followed by an unusual and puzzling sight.

A monochrome robotic bear with a glowing red eye and a grin appeared on screen. What the heck is this?

"Makoto-chan! Anata o mitsukemashita!"

A cutesy girly came out which was different from the earlier voice which was disturbing. Did the bear call out Makoto?

Makoto slowly stood from his chair while staring at the screen.

"Nani?" he said.

The bear leaned forward as if he (she?) was staring at him.

"Nigeta to omotta?"it said which I was sure directed at him.

"What is it saying?"I asked him but he seemed to be in panic mode and started to breathe heavily.

"Nogareru?Nani?"he sounded like he was confused.

"Makoto?Look at me" I walked to stand next to him and made him face towards me.

He looked frightened and I could even see him sweat.

"Do you know that thing?" I pointed towards the bear on the screen.

It became silent for a while like it was observing us.

Then it raised it's paw to it's mouth and said

"Eh?Tomodachi ni narimashita?"it's changed from girly to the one like before in the broadcasting system.

Did it say something like friend?

"Anatahadare?" he said after turning back towards the screen.

The bear seemed to become agitated by what he said and raised it's paws revealing sharp claws.

"That thing has claws too!"

I said incredulously since it looked like a stuff toy.

It also opened it's mouth showing sharp teeth.

"Huh! Korehanandesuka?"it said and Makoto nervously turned to me.

"We...leave"he pointed at both of us and towards the exit.

He really wanted to get out of here and I agreed!

"Sugu ni tomarimasu!" It called out.

It motioned it's paw close to it's face like it was clearing it's throat.

*Ahem*Ahem*

"Hello everyone!This is Monokuma speaking!"

It's voice came out of the broadcasting system. I had a feeling it was watching us through the cameras.

Nevertheless,this situation seemed serious and I needed to put on my costume.

"Makoto,I'll be right back."I said while holding my backpack.

He got the hint and nodded.

I ran to the restroom and changed into my Miss Marvel costume.

I'll be really mad if there were any cameras in here!

Another announcement came

"I am new around these parts so...let's get on with the show!"

Well we would see about that.

TRANSLATION:

*I humbly receive (said before eating a meal)

*Like this

*permitted for consumption

*This is alright

*It's not the same as home

*I'm here

*What?

*You thought you escaped?

*Escape

*you made a friend?

*Who are you?

*What is this?

*Stop right there!

Fun Facts :

I find it funny that Megumi Ogata,Japanese VA for Makoto Naegi who is an extremely optimistic and friendly character also voices Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion who is depressed,introverted and even suicidal.

She also has a singing career and covered songs from both series.