I went to find the hacker girl.

Eunji entered the Ultimate Hacker's lab, and find Izumi fiddling with a laptop there.

"Oh, hey!" Izumi said, putting the laptop away.

"What you got right now?" Eunji asked.

"Eh, I was just trying to see if I could access a network on it." Izumi said." Anyways, let's go outside!"

I went outside to the "courtyard" with Izumi.

Izumi and I got a little closer today.

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What would you like to give her?

Item Gifted – Chocolate Milk

"Woooowwwww!" Izumi said, stars in her eyes. "Can I keep this forever, Eunji!?"

Seeing Izumi so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"So, how did you get your title as the Ultimate Hacker?" Eunji asked. "It's a very interesting talent to have."

"Have you seen the story about Heavenly Host Hospital?" Izumi said.

"I don't think I have." Eunji replied.

"Well, here's what happened." Izumi said. "Last year, the hospital was attacked by a bunch of hackers, who turned off all their systems, and held the patient's info hostage, unless the hospital paid ransom. They asked for a lot of cash, let me tell you that. At first, they tried to see if they could get rid of the hacks by using a program, but it didn't work. Soooo, they had decided to get the money to pay them. This was all happening live on the news, and on twitter. I couldn't just let it stand, I knew I had to do something about it. So, I used my laptop, and went to work. Turns out these hackers were serious business, they were strong, but I was stronger. So, naturally, I injected all their computers with my best trojans and viruses, salvaged the patient's record, brought the whole hospital system back to life, and removed their hacks away from the hospital's network."

That's.. a lot of information.

"I didn't want to take credit for it, though." Izumi said. "But Hope's Peak has some observant eyes, so they scouted me out for my hacking ability. And that's the story on how I became the Ultimate Hacker."

"What about those hackers you messed with?" Eunji asked.

"Oh, I gave their IP to the police." Izumi answered. "They were in jail the day after."

"T-That's amazing, Izumi!" Eunji said.

She really is an Ultimate.

"But enough about me." Izumi said. "So, you started at an early age in training?"

"Yeah, I debuted when I was 13." Eunji said.

"Pretty cool." Izumi replied.

"How old are you anyways, Izumi?" Eunji asked.

"14." Izumi replied.

"J-Jeez, at such a young age you took down a whole hacker organization?!" Eunji commented.

"Yeah, but..." Izumi said. "I did it from the good of my heart, you know? I didn't want to become famous over it."

Eunji nodded.

"My dad would always tell me something." Izumi said. "Some cliché line like "Trust in yourself. If you trust in yourself, nothing will be impossible!"

"Yeah, that's pretty cliché alright." Eunji said. "But it's still good advice."

"Well, I'm going to be honest with you, Eunji." Izumi said. "When I first got to Hope's Peak, I thought I was going to have a fun time. Not get trapped in some school with some psycho bear telling us to kill each other."

Eunji sighed. "Me too."

"I'm hoping nobody kills anyone." Izumi said. "But.. I'm just afraid, you know?"

"Me too." Eunji replied. "I really am scared."

"I was kinda hoping that if I could find a computer connected to their network.." Izumi looked at the camera monitoring them, so she whispered into Eunji's ear. "I was thinking that maybe I could hack their network and free us all."

"W-Whoa.." Eunji said. "You'd be a real hero if you did that.."

Izumi sighed.

"Well, I'm going to go." Izumi said. "My lab is starting to bum me out. Talk to you later?"

"Yeah, of course." Eunji said.

Izumi definitely is an interesting figure. I wonder what she could have in store for me next.

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After some minutes passed, I went to look for Reika.

Eunji knocked on Reika's dorm door. Reika opened the door.

"Come in." Reika said.

Eunji entered Reika's room.

"I was actually just leaving." Reika said. "Let's go to my lab."

I walked with Reika over to her lab.

Reika and I grew a little closer today.

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What would you like to give her?

Item Gifted – Pink Journal

"I see." Reika said. "That's really cute!"

Seeing Reika so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"So, you're a stylist, right?" Eunji asked.

"Indeed." Reika replied.

"Have you styled for celebrities before?" Eunji asked.

"Yeah, of course." Reika said. "Here's some j-pop idols I've styled outfits for before: Ayumi Hamasaki, 9nine, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Morning Musume, Namie Amuro, Hitomi, and Hikaru Utada, just to name a few."

"W-Whoa! Those are some big deals!" Eunji said. "Especially Ayu!"

"Ah, I see you've indulged into J-Pop too." Reika said. "Personally, I mostly prefer K-Pop, but the J-Pop celebrities pay well, so I'm not complaining."

"So, I guess you got picked as the Ultimate Stylist because of the celebrities?" Eunji asked.

"That, and I've styled them really well." Reika said. "There was this one performance Morning Musume had, and I remember seeing on Twitter that people were PRAISING their outfits. And those were outfits I styled."

"That's pretty impressive." Eunji replied.

"Yeah, everybody knows I styled their outfits, which is why Hope's Peak scouted me." Reika said.

Eunji fell silent, then spoke up.

"I take it that you're gay." Eunji replied.

"E-Eh?" Reika said. "O-Of course not, where'd you get that from..?"

"You were being a flirt when I entered the gym earlier." Eunji replied.

"W-Well because.." Reika fell silent, then spoke up. "I saw all the possibilities of how I could style you! Your body and everything, there's so many great outfits you could wear!"

This girl is really passionate about styling..

"Normally I'm not this excited about styling." Reika said, as if she had read Eunji's mind. "I'm only excited because you're a new face."

"Did you..?" Eunji asked.

"I'm psychic." Reika said. "No, just kidding, I have really good intuition."

"Oh.." Eunji said.

Reika yawned and stretched. "Gosh, I'm so bored of this place. I can't wait until we finally get out of here, because I really need to look at my wardrobe."

"Hey, since they specially equipped our labs, maybe you have something good to wear?" Eunji asked.

"Nah." Reika said. "Most of the stuff isn't my size, and the stuff that are my size are boring school uniforms."

Eunji just shook her head. "That's unfortunate."

"I am looking forward to Ayaka's party, though." Reika said. "What songs are you going to perform?"

"Just songs from my more recent album." Eunji said. "It's going to be weird singing Korean in front of a bunch of Japaneses kids, though.."

"Speaking of, your Japanese is really good." Reika said.

"Of course, I have to know all languages for songs." Eunji said. "That and it's kind of a requirement before entering Hope's Peak to be fluent in Japanese."

"Meh, it's a bit hit or miss with the actress chick." Reika said. "Her Japanese is great at times, but sometimes she mispronounces a word and I just want to hit her."

"Jeez." Eunji said. "Seungyeon's Japanese is fine to me."

"..I dunno." Reika said. "Guess it's just my bad experience with actresses."

"Bad experience?" Eunji asked.

"Long story short, I styled once for an actress, and she refused to pay me." Reika said. "Dismissed me like nothing, said she could have styled herself, I could get exposure or whatever. She even told me that my styling "wasn't even that good", and she would pay 1,095 yen, when we specifically agreed on 27, 381 yen. Told me she was being "generous". God, that lady was a real bakayarou."

"H-Hey, should you really be saying that?" Eunji said.

"What? That lady was a real asshole." Reika replied. (Bakayarou means asshole in Japanese)

Eunji kind of just scoffed, before sighing.

"Well, sorry that happened to you." Eunji replied.

"Oh, I took her to court." Reika remarked. "I was under a contract, so she legally had to pay me the amount on the contract. But because she kept on insisting that she would only pay 1,095, and basically voided our contract, the court forced her to pay me double that, or else she could face serious jail time, so she paid up, and that's how I got 54,763 yen from an actress who should have paid me more."

"But if that story had a happy ending, why do you hate actresses?" Eunji asked.

"Well, she's a big figure in the acting world, so she went around and told actors and actresses that she knew that "Reika Kurosawa is a big scam, don't hire her." Reika replied. "So, now, I don't get anymore actors and actresses anymore, all because some bitch couldn't keep her ego in check.

"That's pretty rough." Eunji asked.

"Yeah, well... that's how life be sometimes." Reika said. "Anyways, I'm going to peace out. Catch you on the flip side."

Reika left in a hurry.

Reika.. has some interesting stories. I can't wait to see her again.

I went to find Takashi, wherever he went.

Eunji was at the courtyard, and she spotted Takashi.

"Oh, hey!" Eunji said, running up to him.

"Hello." Takashi replied. "I was just heading to the dining hall to get some food, would you like to join me?"

Takashi and I went to the dining hall and got some food.

.

I'm not so sure, but I feel like Takashi and I grew a little closer today.

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What would you like to give him?

Item Gifted – The Godfather CD

"Whoa." Takashi said. "Where'd you get this? This is one of the greatest movies of all time!"

Seeing Takashi so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"So, are you still unsure of your talent?" Eunji asked.

"Yeah, actually." Takashi said. "I was looking around the lab buildings to see if my lab was open, but no dice."

"Well, what do you think your talent is?" Eunji asked.

"I mean, yeah, I want to find my talent, but at the same time it's not that important." Takashi said. "A talent doesn't make a person, you know?"

Eunji nodded. "That's true."

"I'll tell you some things about myself so we don't have to just talk about my talent." Takashi replied. "I like going out on hikes, there's a real tall mountain that once you climb on top of it, you can get a really beautiful view on the city. My favorite food is Imoni, but I occasionally like a burger of two from McDonald's. I like to watch movies, like, a lot of movies. I have two older sisters, and I spend a lot of my time outside, usually in the park."

"Maybe you're the ultimate Movie Enthusiast?" Eunji asked.

"No, that's too lame." Takashi said. "Have you ever gone on hikes, Eunji?"

"A few times." Eunji said. "Although that mountain you mentioned, where is it?"

"Once we get out of here, I can probably show you it." Takashi said. "Preferably at night time, because the view is really beautiful then."

"Looking forward to it." Eunji replied. "Hey, what kind of movies do you watch?"

"Don't laugh, but.. I'm a sucker for romance movies." Takashi said. "Especially the emotional ones, it's refreshing to be able to cry at something so well-written."

Eunji nodded. "I usually like watching comedies."

"Those are fine, except for Adam Sandler movies." Takashi remarked. "I don't know why that guy gets so much movies.."

"Beats me." Eunji replied. "Hey, uh, you listen to music?"

"Mostly classical." Takashi said. "Hey, maybe I can't remember my talent because I don't have one? What if I'm just some plain guy who got stuck with you all?"

"Why do you say that?" Eunji asked.

"I get told a lot that liking romance movies and classical music makes me "boring" and "plain". It's really mean." Takashi replied.

"Hey, live your life, Takashi." Eunji motivated. "Don't listen to what other people have to say."

"That's good advice." Takashi replied.

"Hmm.. what about your sisters?" Eunji asked. "How much older are they?"

"31, and 27." Takashi said. "No dice, Eunji."

Eunji pouted. "Awwww! How'd you know?"

"I saw the way your eyes lit up when you said "sisters", so... it's pretty obvious why you were asking about them." Takashi replied.

"Damn, you're observant." Eunji commented.

Takashi was quiet for a bit, then spoke up. "It makes me wonder though, Monokuma said one of us has to kill someone, then he'd let them go. But something seems fishy with that."

"Like what?" Eunji asked.

"I mean, just like that?" Takashi said. "Somebody would have to kill someone, then Monokuma would let them walk free? Like Yeeun said, there has to be something more."

"What do you think it could be?" Eunji asked.

"Since he said it's for his entertainment, and he has called our situation a "game" a few times, he might want some sort of "murder mystery" aspect to it." Takashi said. "Something like that."

"Hmm." Eunji started thinking.

"Maybe I shouldn't worry too much." Takashi said. "Maybe we could use your antenna to call for help?"

"W-What?" Eunji said. "A-A-Antenna!?"

"Your hair..?" Takashi said. "S-Sorry, I was trying to make a joke but I guess it wasn't funny."

"No.. It's okay." Eunji replied. "It's just... nobody has really commented on my hair like that."

"So, how'd you get it like that?" Takashi asked.

"I dunno, my hair just naturally grew like this." Eunji replied.

"It's pretty cool, makes you stand out." Takashi said. "If I saw you with a bunch of normal kids, I would have definitely thought "oh she's the anime protagonist for sure!"."

Eunji scratched the back of her head. "Thank you..?"

Takashi sighed. "I gotta go, it's been fun talking to you."

"Bye." Eunji said.

Takashi walked away.

Takashi is... an enigma. I wonder what else he has in store for me? Guess I'll see next time I talk to him.

Maybe I'm a masochist, but I went to look for Ichiro.

Eunji entered the pool, and saw Ichiro there.

"Yo!" Ichiro said. "I was about to get my surf's up, want to watch?"

I watched Ichiro surf for what felt like an eternity.

.

Ichiro and I grew a little closer today, I guess.

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What would you like to give him?

Item Gifted – Golden Surfboard

"Whoooa bruh! Where'd you find this!?" Ichiro said. "Thank ya!"

Good to know he likes my gift.

"Lookie, I'm going to keep it real with you, Eunji." Ichiro said, in a completely serious tone.

"What happened to your over the top douche-bro surfer voice?" Eunji asked.

"Oh, that's sort of an act, heh." Ichiro said. "I mean, I am very energetic about surfing, cha? But, uh, I'm just trying to be comedy relief for everyone."

"Oooohhhhhhhhh..." Eunji said.

So he actually isn't an annoying surfer-bro?

"Everyone's so stressed and gloomy, it seriously ruins my groove." Ichiro remarked. "I'm just trying to keep their spirits high."

"That makes sense." Eunji said. "So, what isn't an act, then?"

"Oh, my love for surfing definitely isn't an act, cha!" Ichiro said. "One time, I did a whole surfing show in front of an audience, and I pulled off a LOT of tricks!"

Well, he is the Ultimate Surfer for a reason.

"That's actually how Hope's Peak found me." Ichiro said. "A bunch of rad kids recorded my amazing show, so Hope's Peak scouted me out."

"Cool." Eunji replied. "So, uh, do you just surf all the time?"

"No, dude." Ichiro said. "I surf occasionally, but most of the time I go on dates with hot babes."

Oh, so he IS an annoying surfer bro.

"Really now?" Eunji asked.

"Well, the occasional date... uh,... I've only gone on dates with three hot babes." Ichiro said. "All in one year.."

"Oh my gosh." Eunji said. "You poor, poor man."

"I mean, it's whatever, you know?" Ichiro said. "Love is temporary, but the waves are always there!"

Aren't waves also temporary? .-.

"Yo, so how about you?" Ichiro said. "Would you like to be able to surf?"

"No, not really." Eunji said. "Besides, I have enough grown men creeping on me, I don't need to supply them with good... material.."

"Oh, right, totally forgot!" Ichiro said. "Ultimate K-Idol got some freaks creeping on her!"

"Don't say that like it's a good thing!" Eunji replied.

"Whoa! Chillax breh!" Ichiro said. "It was just a joke!"

Eunji rolled her eyes. "Sure.."

"Well, I gotta roll!" Ichiro said. "Talk to you later!"

Ichiro walked away.

I mean, he isn't that bad. Perhaps I will talk to him again.

I went to look for Naomori, wherever he was.

Eunji walked into the courtyard, and saw Naomori. "Hey there, Naomori!"

"Oh, hello there, Eunji." Naomori said. "I was actually going to look to the laundry room, I need to wash some clothes, care to join me?"

I walked with Naomori to the laundry room, and we talked for a bit there.

.

Naomori and I grew a little closer today.

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What would you like to give him?

Item Gifted – Herbs

"Whoa, I can do a lot with this!" Naomori said. "Thank you, I appreciate it."

Seeing Naomori so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"So, how have you been killing time here?" Eunji said. "There really isn't much plants here."

"Oh, I know, it sucks!" Naomori said. "I've just been reading these books in my room, but they're pretty boring."

"I think Monokuma's testing us with boredom." Eunji remarked.

"Wouldn't put it behind that bear." Naomori said. "Hey, why did you come talk to me?"

"Hm?" Eunji asked.

"It's just, y'know.." Naomori said. "Everyone else is here with their crazy personalities, but I'm just some plain herbalist."

"H-Hey, don't say that about yourself!" Eunji said. "You know herbalism has saved lives before!"

"I know." Naomori said. "I just feel so useless here without my plants."

"Don't be sad!" Eunji said. "Look, we will all get of here soon, and you can go back to helping people with your herbs!"

"Thank you, Eunji." Naomori said. "I feel a bit better now."

Naomori scratched back of his head. "I don't really have much to talk about, how embarrassing.."

"So, herbalism, why'd you take that up?" Eunji asked.

"Oh, it's a long story." Naomori said. "You see, I was raised in a family of herbalists, so it passed down generations to generations. At first, I was hesitant on herbalism, I felt like it wasn't for me. But one day, I had a real bad headache, and my mom gave me some of her herbal tea, and just like that, my headache was gone! That's when I decided to take herbalism up."

"Oohhh." Eunji said.

"I got scouted by Hope's Peak because I made some herbal tea, and I helped this sick man with it, and in turn he started feeling better. By luck, some kid recorded the whole exchange. And that's how Hopes Peak scouted me." Naomori replied.

"That's pretty cool that you saved a life." Eunji commented.

"It felt pretty good seeing that man feel better." Naomori replied. "I just wish I could make some of my herbal tea now, just in case one of you guys get hurt."

"Hey, did you get something from your carepackage?" Eunji asked.

"Monokuma did me dirty, man." Naomori said. "He just gave me a bunch of herbal tea bags. Tea that was already made. And he also gave some knife."

"A knife?" Eunji asked.

"Something about it being a motive." Naomori said. "But like, knives have nothing to do with herbalism! He's such a vindictive tool!"

Eunji giggled. "That really sucks!"

Naomori yawned and stretched.

"I'm just really excited for Ayaka's party, y'know?" Naomori said. "Although... I am really worried."

"What do you mean?" Eunji asked.

"I dunno, it's just that... this whole situation, and what Monokuma requests us to do. A party would be the perfect time for somebody to get murdered, y'know?" Naomori said. "I don't want to find somebody's corpse under a table!"

"D-Don't stress about it, okay?" Eunji said. "We'll get help eventually, we just have to keep calm until this whole situation is over."

"I sure hope you're right." Naomori said. "I'm starting to get scared with every passing day."

"We'll be fine." Eunji reassured.

Naomori sighed. "I'll see you later." He walked away, leaving Eunji alone.

Naomori's pretty interesting. I'm looking forward to speaking with him again.

It was party time. To be honest, I'm a bit nervous. But... that's okay. I'm sure everything will go fine!