I made my way to Izumi's lab, and when I entered, she was there along with Yeeun.

The young hacker was just working on her laptop as always, but Yeeun was quick to turn to face the door, and quickly smiled at Eunji.

"Eunji!" Yeeun said. "Izumi was starting to think you weren't going to show."

"What? No, I wasn't! Shut up, Yeeun!" Izumi remarked.

"Oh, wow, I wasn't aware you could actually hear me when your just sucked into that screen." Yeeun snickered.

"You sound just like a parent." The hacker groaned. "But, Eunji, it's good to see you here."

Huh, those two just bickered like old friends...

How close have they gotten?

"Well, of course, you did say you wanted to talk to me, right? It's not like I wasn't going to show up." Eunji stated.

"Of course, of course." Izumi said, clearing her throat. "Ahem... I have something to tell you."

"Yeeun...?" Eunji said.

"She can stay. She already knows." The hacker replied.

Damn, they really have gotten close!

"Oh... okay..."

"So..." Izumi went quiet, obviously taking a bit to find her words. "I've been working on a here to stop Monokuma and end this killing game. It's all been here on this laptop. That's why I found out the organization's name. I've created a sort of backdoor into their systems. They aren't aware it's me, and day by day I've been chipping away at their security. Eventually... I'll be able to take full control of their systems, including this facility and Monokuma himself."

...wha...

...what...?

..HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT!

"I-Izumi...!" Eunji said.

"Yeah, it's true." Yeeun said. "It's taking a long time, but eventually... she will have full control of this facility. And when that happens... we are free to go."

Holy shit, this is so amazing!

I'm so goddamn happy!

After all this shit we've gone through, and all that death...!

Monokuma! It's going to be game over soon!

"So...! Uh! What's your progress!?" Eunji said.

"I'm not anywhere near being done." Izumi said. "But that's alright. As long as none of us kills anymore, this next week should be okay."

"What, you mean we could be out by next week?" Eunji asked.

"If everything goes right... maybe in the next two weeks, yes." Izumi said. "But there's still a problem."

"Eh?"

"One of us here is a traitor."

!

"W-What do you mean, Izumi?" Eunji asked.

"It means exactly what I said." Izumi replied. "Someone here... has been working with Monokuma. Behind our backs. All this time."

W-What the hell?

"N-Not that I don't believe you... but how do you know?" The idol asked.

"Like I said, it's been slow, but I've gotten access to some of their chat logs. A user by the name of 11037 has been informing Monokuma of the current states of everyone around here. They use code names for all of us, so I can't exactly pinpoint who it is, but the way they speak about it... they're personally here, in this school, with us."

Fuck...

"But..." Eunji said. "How do you know that you can trust me? Or Yeeun, for that matter?"

"Oh please." Izumi said. "I've done extensive background checks on both of you. There's no way you're involved with Monokuma."

"Yeah, trust me on that one." Yeeun said. "You do not want to push her anymore on that matter."

"So..." Eunji said. "What do we do?"

"Nothing, for now." Izumi said. "Just continue on as normal. I'll work on penetrating their securities throughout the week... but when I reach a breakthrough, you and Yeeun will be the first to know."

Continue on as normal?

Even though I know one of us is working with Monokuma...

"Eunji." Izumi said. "Don't worry too much. The traitor won't show themselves any time soon. And besides, once I have our way out, I'm sure I'll have what we need to stop the traitor, as well."

Yes... she's right...

I'll trust in Izumi!

Anyways...

After having all that information dumped on me, I went to my room to take a quick rest.

It was quite a lot of info to digest.

I'm really happy that Izumi is actually working to get us out of here, but to think that there's actually a traitor around us...

It's like something out of Lost Dimension!

Of course... even I can't have peace...

"Yooo!" Monokuma said, appearing.

"Oh for fuck's sake." Eunji groaned, sitting up to glare at Monokuma. "What the fuck do you want?"

"Your information, girlie!" Monokuma remarked.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about! Whatever that hacker and songwriter told you!"

Hah.

Like hell I would ever tell this piece of shit bear anything!

"What, can't girls just gossip in peace?" Eunji asked.

"Grr... she's up to something! I know it!" Monokuma said.

"Oh, is she now?"

"Why you...!" Monokuma pulled out a claw. "Tell me what Izumi is doing and I'll let you go free!"

Tch.

"No."

"I'll let you and Miyumi free!"

Tch.

"No."

"Seriously? Well screw you too then!" Monokuma disappeared.

Looks like Monokuma knows that Izumi is up to something... he just doesn't know what it is.

I hope Izumi will be okay. This is starting to feel a little dangerous...

Anyways... since I'm already up...

I entered the dining hall, just to find Hirokazu and Kaori there.

"Hey there, lovebirds." Eunji remarked.

"Oh, wasn't expecting to see you here." Kaori said.

"Well, I do need food." Eunji replied.

"Of course! Wasn't objecting to your prescence or anything." The dancer nodded. "Good to see you."

"Wow, a little shocked I didn't hear you say "doing better" after "Good to see you."" Eunji said.

"Gee, you must have heard that a lot, then?" Hirokazu remarked.

"Certainly."

"Well, we were worried for you, ya know?" Kaori replied.

"Of course, I'm not exactly complaining." Eunji said.

"Well, that's great to hear!" Hirokazu said.

Eunji sits down in front of the two, taking a chocolate bar from her shirt pocket.

"Wait, where did you even get that from?" Kaori asked.

"Monokuma's carepackage." Eunji replied.

"Holy shit, really?" The dancer reacted. "I totally forgot about those."

"Hey, wait a minute, why did you get food?" Hirokazu said. "Nobody else did."

"Oh, it's because Monokuma believes those stupid conspiracies about K-pop idols starving themselves or whatever." Eunji said. "So he just gave me mostly food."

"...huh?" Kaori said.

"Yeah... didn't really understand that." Hirokazu replied.

"Good." The K-Idol smirked, then took a big bite of her chocolate bar. "So, like, how did you two end up falling in love, anyways?"

"What, you're seriously asking?" Kaori asked. "Haven't you been watching?"

"You make me sound like some sort of stalker. I'm not around you guys 24/7. And look, a girl needs some gossip too."

"You seriously don't seem like the gossip type."

"I'm not!" Eunji said. "But can't a girl just know some stuff that's going on?"

"Eh..." Kaori fell silent.

"Well, I for one can say." Hirokazu said. "Kaori is just so wonderful, and so cute, and it's always so adorable when she swears, and sometimes she gets flustered and this cute little blush appears on her face, and she's just so passionate about her dancing, and-"

"Babe, you're embarrassing me..." Kaori said, blushing.

"Well, it's just the truth!"

Ugh... why did I even ask...

"Anyways..." Eunji said. "So, uh, this is a better question... who confessed first...?"

"Kaori." Hirokazu answered.

"Me." Kaori also answered at the same time.

"Hm, why do you ask, Eunji?" Hirokazu asked.

"W-Well... uh..." Eunji fell silent.

"Are you blushing?" Kaori asked. "Holy shit, you are!"

"S-Shut up!" Eunji said, covering her face with her sleeve. "It's just... Miyumi wants to see me tonight."

"Ooohhh, is that so?" Hirokazu smirked.

"Sounds rather familiar..." Kaori replied.

"Y-Yeah..." Eunji replied, still blushing.

"So..." Kaori said. "You think she's gonna confess?"

"I-I don't know! M-Maybe?!" Eunji said. "B-But... what if she doesn't? D-Do I confess instead? I-It's gonna be night time, we're gonna be outside, the stars are gonna be pretty, it's gonna be like, super romantic!"

"Huh." Kaori said.

"W-What?" Eunji asked.

"It's weird seeing you act like this." The dancer replied.

"GEE! Some help you are!" The idol remarked. "Are you gonna give me advice or what?"

Kaori couldn't help but just giggle. "Sorry, sorry. If you're really serious about tonight, and you know your feelings towards Miyumi are true, and that she feels the same way... then I'd say just do it. Take the chance!"

"Yeah, you'll never know until you try!" Hirokazu replied.

"I-I guess you're right..." Eunji said. "Thanks, you two."

"Anytime!" Hirokazu said. "Come to your local lovebirds for more advice on love!"

"Tch, what!" Kaori said. "I was the one who gave her the most advice!"

"Well, I mean, I could have totally given her advice too!"

"Oh really? Then give Eunji some advice right now."

"Uh... I can't think of anything!"

"See? More like come see your local Kaori for love advice!"

Eunji just laughs. "Hah, you two are certainly something. Quite the cute couple, I'd say."

"Ah.. thanks.." Kaori started to blush again.

"I should get going." Eunji waved, then made her exit.

It was about time for Monokuma's nighttime announcement to ring. I was just in my room, looking at the monopad. The groupchat was still brimming with life as ever, which felt a little strange, all things considered.

I took a second to see my messages with Ayaka...

DING DONG BING BONG!

"Ahem, this is a school announcement." Monokuma said through the speakers. "It is now 10 pm, everyone should report to their dorms and get some rest, and prepare for another beautiful day!"

Ah, it's about that time, isn't it?

Everyone should be heading to bed...

Miyumi is waiting.

Eunji left her dorm, just to see Takashi outside.

"Eh, Takashi?" Eunji said. "What are you doing?"

"Well, Miyumi still hasn't reported in." Takashi said. "I was waiting outside for her."

"Uh, you don't have to do that." Eunji replied. "She's waiting outside for me."

"Oh, is she?" The white haired boy said. "Then I'll wait for both of you."

"Hey..." The idol fell silent. "Everyone else are already on their dorms?"

"Yes, it's just Miyumi missing."

"Look, you should go in and get some sleep."

"Not until everyone has been counted for."

"Takashi... Miyumi and I aren't going to kill each other, you know?"

The amnesiac fell silent, just taking a moment to ponder his thoughts for a bit.

"I suppose." Takashi said. "I'll head inside my dorm, for now."

"Good, get some sleep." Eunji said, giving him a pat on the shoulder and then making her way outside.

It's been a while since I stepped outside.

Is that the lab building?

Huh, completely forgot about that.

Anyways, I made my way over to the fountain, and I could see Miyumi standing there, waiting for me.

"Yo." Eunji said, and Miyumi so quickly turned around, a bright smile apparent on her face.

"Eunji, you came!" Miyumi said.

"Was there ever any doubt?" The idol replied, approaching Miyumi and stopping right in front of her. "So, is this the spot you were talking about?"

"Mmmhmm..." Miyumi said, taking Eunji's hands into hers. "Look up."

And so I did...

To be honest, she was right.

Even though it was a fake nightsky, the stars and the way they shined was quite beautiful.

Ah...

Such a relaxing moment...

Right here, with Miyumi, holding hands, taking each other prescence in...

I'm so happy to have met her.

The detective takes a deep breathe, and looks down.

"Miyumi?" Eunji said, noticing this and looking to face her. "What's wrong?"

"N-Nothing's wrong..." Miyumi replied. "It's just... well... All my life I've been a detective, so I've never really had time for personal relationships and all that stuff... but this past month... despite all the crap we've been through... you've made it bearable. You're the reason I'm still sane. Every moment I spend with you is like... serenity. I... I can't say what the future will hold... Hell... I don't even know what tomorrow will hold... but all I know is... that I want to be with you."

"M-Miyumi..." Eunji said.

"I love you, Park Eunji." Miyumi said.

Those three words...

They're all I wanted to hear...

I didn't even realize it, but Miyumi and I were now even closer.

"You know..." Eunji said. "I feel the same way. You've really helped me, throughout the worst month of my life. You're the highlight."

The detective just smiles.

"I just wish we could have met under better circumstances..." Miyumi said. "But... if I die here... I'm happy to have spent my time with you."

"You're not gonna die here." Eunji said. "I'll make sure of that."

"Hehe, is that so?"

"It is."

"My beloved guardian~"

It was a little awkward, but I guess that's to be expected.

"I love you too." Eunji said, a bit awkwardly.

"I know." Miyumi said, cupping the idol's cheek a bit. "I've always known."

"Hah... things were a bit awkward... but I just wanted to make that clear.

"Of course, no need to worry... hmm... how about this?"

Just so suddenly...

Miyumi pulled me into a kiss.

Her lips tasted oh so sweet, and I could feel an arm wrap around me.

After a sweet moment, she pulled away as well.

"How's that?" Miyumi asked.

The idol was just blushing bright red.

"I-I wasn't expecting you to make the first move like that... but it was nice..." Eunji said.

"Well, that is the thing of the Ultimate Detective, I have to be ten steps ahead!" Miyumi smiles.

"S-So you do."

The detective takes Eunji's hand into hers once more.

"We should head back inside." Miyumi said. "Guess I can give you petnames now, hmm?"

"P-Petnames?" said a flustered Eunji.

"You know, since you're my girlfriend~"

Where did all this confidence come from!?

I swear Miyumi was a blushing mess just this morning!

"S-Sherlock." Eunji said.

"Eh?" Miyumi replied.

"You're my Sherlock!" Eunji remarked.

"Um, no!" Miyumi said. "Do I look like some middle aged white man looking to return to his prime days?"

"Well, no..."

"Exactly! You wouldn't want me calling you JYP or something like that!"

"Shh! He's my boss, I can't slander him!"

Miyumi just laughs. "Of course, of course. My dear, we should held back in."

Right in the heart!

"Y-Yeah..." Eunji said, still a blushing mess.

So, Miyumi and I returned to the dorms together.

As lovers.

It was a very amazing feeling, if not a little surreal.

But... it still felt great to be able to call the amazing woman that is Takahashi Miyumi my girlfriend.

Miyumi yawns. "I'm sleepy."

"It's too bad that Monokuma won't let us sleep together." Eunji said.

"Eh?"

"I-I mean in the same bed! N-Not anything sexual like that!"

"R-Right! Of course! Dear me, my mind must be in the gutter."

Anyways, Miyumi and I went our seperate ways, and returned to our dorms.

I had a hard time sleeping tonight.

My mind was just racing with thoughts about Miyumi...

I love her, so much...

But then a grim reminder sets in...

One of us here... is a traitor...

I-I don't want to doubt Miyumi...

But her display of sudden confidence had me thinking...

She's already lied to us before...

What if she's been lying to us all this time?

NO!

Don't think like that, Eunji!

Miyumi...

She's been such a huge help here...

She's been doing everything in her power to keep us all safe!

She's done so much for us all!

And...

She's done so much for you...

There's no way she's the traitor...

There's no way she's the mastermind working with Monokuma...

It's not possible...

"It is now 7 AM! Wake up, and enjoy the beautiful day!" Monokuma announced.

I'm awake...

Ugh...

My mind was playing tricks on me last night.

Anyways... I got up and started the day.

Eunji went into the dining hall, and as usual, everyone was there.

"Morning." Eunji yawned.

"Good morning, dear." Miyumi said.

Ack!

S-She's calling me dear in front of everyone!

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"Dear, huh?" Seungyeon said. "Looks like the two made it official!"

"Good lord, does it even stop with her?" Izumi groans.

"Hmm? Am I annoying you, miss hacker lady?" The actress smirks.

"Yes, as a matter of fact, you are!" The hacker replied.

"Are you two seriously going to start arguing?" Yeeun said. "Cool it, girls."

"Hmph." Izumi pouts.

"Right, right." Seungyeon said. "As a matter of fact, I'm starting to feel rather lonely... Hirokazu and Kaori, Eunji and Miyumi, who else is gonna start dating?"

Eunji just sits down next to Miyumi.

"Well, you are a very attractive 18 year old, I'm sure there's some men out there dying for a sugar baby." Kaori teases.

"Uh, do I look like I'm into older men?" Seungyeon asked.

"Just giving you a taste of your medicine."

The actress falls silent.

"Right..."

Seungyeon...

I can't help but think about what she told me yesterday...

She's been putting up an act...

But it must be hard to do it all this time.

"A-Anyways..." Seungyeon said. "I have a bad feeling about today."

"Do you now?" Takashi asked.

"Yeah... I woke up today and felt really off." The actress replied.

"You sure you didn't just wake up on the wrong side of the bed?" Naomori asked.

"N-No! I really do feel off!" Seungyeon said.

Then... as if to confirm her suspicions...

Monokuma appeared.

"Upupupu! How right you are, miss actress!" Monokuma said.

"Oh fuck me." Seungyeon groans.

"What do you want?" Naomori asked.

"It's about that time... for a motive!" Monokuma said.

"What? But wasn't last class trial just last week?" Naomori stated.

"Yes, but I'm getting bored already!" Monokuma replied. "So, it's time for you new motive!"

"Oh, this will be good..." Eunji yawns.

"Kill Izumi Yamamoto and you will be allowed to go home free without a class trial!" Monokuma said, his red eye glowing.

"EXCUSE ME?" Izumi said.

"Seriously? That's your motive?" Yeeun said.

"Like hell we would!" Hirokazu said.

"Ah, not motive enough?" Monokuma said. "Ahem..."

Suddenly, 9 monopads appeared. "This is for everyone, well, except for Izumi!"

We all took a look at our monopads...

And what I saw was something...

Harrowing...

In this monopad, were pictures and names of hundreds of people... all who have fallen victim to Izumi's hacking. Whether it be something she did accidently or purposely, a lot of people were dead because of her.

"What the hell?" Eunji said.

"So, as you can all see, this girl right here is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocents!" Monokuma said.

"WHAT? THAT'S BULLSHIT!" Izumi said.

"You'd be doing the world a favor by killing her!" Monokuma replied. "Besides, can you really trust her, anyways? She might just turn on you all for her own gain!"

"DON'T LISTEN TO HIM!" The hacker yelled.

"Oh, and for more incentive... you'll have 24 hours to kill her. If she's not dead by the end of the 24 hours, or for some reason you kill someone else... then good luck facing the class trial!" Then, Monokuma let out one final laugh, and disappeared...

We all just stood there in silence...

This... can't be true... can it?

Our motive... is just to kill Izumi?

...WAIT A MINUTE!

Izumi is slowly working towards putting an end to this killing game...

And Monokuna KNOWS she's up to something, he just doesn't know WHAT she's doing...

So... he wants to put an end to it, but he can't kill her himself...

Fuck me...

"G-Guys, please... don't believe Monokuma..." Izumi said.

Yeeun quickly stepped in front of Izumi, putting a hand in front of her. "Don't you dare hurt her. If you try to kill Izumi, then you'll have to kill me first!"

"Relax, nobody is going to do anything." Takashi said.

"Y-Yeah... Monokuma is just lying.." Hirokazu said, a bit hesitant but still. "I-I'll choose to believe in Izumi!"

"Are you guys really sure?" Naomori asked. "It was some fucked up shit I read!"

"Oh please." Seungyeon said. "We all have some blood on our hands."

"Huh?" Naomori said.

"Those culprits... we voted for Monokuma to kill them." The actress replied. "How is Izumi doing any different?"

There was some silence in the dining hall.

Even if none of us kills Izumi...

Just by dropping this motive, there's already distrust brewing between all of us...

"Look, let's just call it off." Kaori said. "Head back to our rooms, and get everything straight, okay?"

"Y-Yeah..."

I was back in my room...

I have trust in Izumi, I know she's had to do bad things, but I don't think she's killed that many people...

Seems like I have some free time...

Who should I talk to? Maybe they'll help me get my mind off this.

-Free Time!-