I went to find Miyumi, and found her at her lab.

"Ah, hello there dear." Miyumi said. "It's nice to see you."

I spent the next 30 minutes trying my hardest not to die of a heart attack from Miyumi's confidence...

Miyumi and I grew even closer today!

Would you like to give Miyumi a gift? Yes

Item Gifted – Sherlock Holmes Book

"Hahaha, guess I should give you a JYP photocard next then?" The detective smiles. "Ah, how I love your sense of humor."

Seeing Miyumi so pleased with her gift makes me so happy!

"So..." Eunji was a bit silent. "You... don't believe Monokuma's motive, do you?"

"I don't." Miyumi replied. "But it is interesting."

"What do you mean?"

"Why would Monokuma put a target on Izumi's back like that? The regulations state that if she was in direct violation of the rules, he would execute her upright. But... that doesn't seem to be the case..."

Sorry, Miyumi... I wish I could tell you...

"Anyways... let's put that aside for now." The detective stated. "I don't want to talk about Monokuma and all that crap."

"Yeah, I get you." Eunji sighed. "Hey, Miyumi?"

"Yes?"

"You know... I would like for you to personally bake like a cake or something for me..."

The detective blushes. "Ah, is that so? Hmm, that is something to consider, isn't it?"

"Hey so..." The idol ponders for a bit. "Did you... you know... ever consider working with your brother at his bakery?"

"Hm?" Miyumi fell silent. "No, not at all."

"Well, why not?"

"I was too dedicated to my detective work at the time, but lord knows how persistent he is... a part of me wishes I did decide to work with him."

"Why's that?"

"At least that way I could have spent more time with him..."

Miyumi crosses her arms, closing her eyes.

"Miyumi?"

"I don't have much regrets in this world, but if I die here... I will regret having not spent that much time with my brother. After my mother died and my father was distant was ever, he was the only person I had... well... now I have you... but you know what I mean." The detective sighed.

"You won't die here, Miyumi."

"I know... but sometimes the thought crosses my mind..."

Gee... so much for distraction...

"L-Let's talk about something more happy." The detective stated. "So, horror movies, and coffee. What other date ideas should we do when we get out of here?"

"I'd like to see your brother's bakery. And maybe... see you work there with him? J-Just for the day!" The idol replied.

The detective grinned. "Ah, is that so? Hm, that can be arranged."

"R-Really?"

Ah, I sound a little too excited, don't I?

"Well, of course." Miyumi said. "I'm sure my brother would be quite pleased to meet you, after all! He'll very happy to know his sister got herself a lovely girlfriend!"

"G-Girlfriend..." Eunji said.

"I can tell you get all giddy inside whenever I say it. Same for me, though~"

Ah... Miyumi, you really are a woman after my heart...

The detective takes a moment of silence, befoe speaking up again.

"You know, I sure hope things are doing okay out there." Miyumi said.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I am the ultimate detective for a reason, you know? There's probably a lot of unsolved cases out there, a lot of criminals that needs to be put to justice."

"I-Isn't your Dad a detective too, though?"

"Yeah, but I'm better than him at it." The detective smirks.

The idol couldn't help but laugh warmly. "I don't doubt it!"

"Of course~"

I really enjoy spending time with Miyumi.

She helps me forget about all this shit, even if it's for a moment.

"Well, anyways, I should get going." Miyumi said. "Have to make sure things are in order, you know?"

"Yeah, of course." Eunji said. "See you around."

Miyumi plants a quick kiss on Eunji's cheek. "See you around, dear."

Oh good...

She just leaves a total blushing mess!

I'm really crazy about you, Miyumi Takahashi...

I went to find Takashi, and found him at the dining hall.

"Oh hey." Takashi said. "It's good to see you."

I sat around with Takashi for a bit.

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

Would you like to give Takashi a gift? Yes

What would you like to give him?

Item Gifted – Film Reel

"Hmm? To make my own movies?" Takashi asked. "Thank you, it's very nice of you!"

Seeing Takashi so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"It's honestly a little crazy to me that we've gone this far." Takashi said.

"What do you mean?" Eunji asked.

"I mean... 6 of our friends are dead, you know? And yet, it seems like Monokuma doesn't want it to stop..."

"Oh... yeah... you're right."

"When does it end?"

"I don't know... but I hope soon..."

"Sorry, I shouldn't be depressing you like this." Takashi sighs. "So... we've talked about our interests, what kind of people we are... hmm.. what else can we talk about?"

"You make it sounds like we're on a date." Eunji remarks.

"Eh? That wasn't my intention at all!"

The idol just laughs. "Of course. I'm just fucking with you."

"Right... so, I do have a question for you, actually."

"Yeah?"

"You swear quite a lot. Why?"

huh?

I mean...

Never really put much thought into it...

"Um... I don't know...?" Eunji answered. "What, you don't swear?"

"Well, I just find it a bit unnecessary, that's all." Takashi replied.

"What are you, a kindergartener?"

"Hey, no hostilities here, you know. I'm just curious."

"Um... well... really, it's like, a part of my natural vocabulary at this point."

"Are all Koreans this naturally potty mouthed?"

"H-Hey! And no, not all of us. You have seen Youngjae, yes?"

"Right, he doesn't swear, like at all."

I can't believe we're having a conversation about swearing...

What a mess...

"So... that was a pretty dumb conversation..." Takashi remarks.

The idol just giggles. "Yeah, no shit."

"You know, I'd like to visit South Korea sometime."

"Really? Why, that'd be a great idea!"

"You could also like, you know, show me around and whatever."

"That sounds good." Eunji nodded. "You know, for a guy who doesn't even remember his talent and is scarily good at investigating crime scenes, you're very chill."

"Hey... just doing my best." Takashi said. "It's horrible what this game does to us, and I just want to make sure we get out of it okay."

"Yeah, you're right. Thank you, really."

"Don't mention it, it's nothing."

Eunji just nodded. "Feels like we're running out of things to talk about."

"Well, when you're trapped in a place where there's nothing else to do besides talk, it gets to that point." Takashi sighed. "It's like being on Big Brother but we don't win any money."

"Well, at least we get something more valuable than that. Our lives!"

"Yeah, you're right."

"So... I would like for you to show me around sometime." Eunji said. "The places you frequent, I mean. You seem like a very interesting person, so it would be nice to see what you like."

"Really?" Takashi asked. "I mean, if you'd like to, than who am I to reject?"

"Yes!" The idol replied. "Great! I'm keeping you to that!"

"Of course, of course. Well, I should get going now." Takashi said. "See ya."

"See ya!"

Takashi really is an interesting person.

And a part of me feels like he's the missing piece of a puzzle.

A puzzle that we're gonna need to get out of here...

So...

Yeah...

I'll have trust in Takashi!

...

I went to find Seungyeon, and she was in her lab.

"Oh, hello there." Seungyeon said. "Wasn't expecting to see you here."

I spent some time with Seungyeon.

Seungyeon and I grew a little closer today.

Would you like to give Seungyeon a gift? Yes

Item Gifted – Golden Acting Trophy

"Hmm... yes. This reminds me of a lot of trophies I won back then." Seungyeon said. "They were simpler times, really. Thank you, Eunji, this means a lot."

Seeing Seungyeon so pleased with her gift makes me so happy!

"You know, it's been a while since you've come to see me like this." Seungyeon said.

"Yeah... I know... I'm real sorry about that." Eunji said.

"I mean, am I that boring?"

"What!? No! Of course not!"

A little smirk on the actress' face. "I knew you'd say that."

Oh great, she's doing that shit already...

"I'll refrain from messing with you for the time being." Seungyeon said. "Um... I'll actually be real..."

"Real, huh? When's the last time you've been real with us?"

The actress just looks at Eunji.

"I... deserved that..."

Seungyeon...

I still consider you a good friend of mine, even if you're taking a path that none of us really approves...

I hope when we get out of here...

That you'll turn out okay.

"I... just wanted to thank you." Seungyeon said.

"Thank me?"

"For everything you've been doing, and everything that you've done..." The actress replied. "You really saved my ass back there with Reika... and I know those other cases were hard... but... you persevered. You survived. You're so strong. Much stronger than me, really..."

"Seungyeon..." Eunji said.

"Heh... look at me getting all sappy and shit." Seungyeon stated. "Ah, you know what I mean."

"I know things have been hard for you. They've been hard on all of us. But don't worry. I'll get you out of here."

"You mean it?"

"Of course!"

"Even though I've been more a pain in the ass than actual help lately?"

"Yes! You're my friend! Still my friend, despite all that!"

The actress nodded, and there was very clearly a tear forming in the corner of her right eye. "Haha.. thank you, Eunji... then... when all is said and done, and we're out of here... I'll ask you to forgive me."

"And I will." Eunji replied. "I'll forgive you."

"Of course." Seungyeon said. "Enough about that... so... um... funny fact about me... I'm still a little bit unsure about my sexuality."

"Oh? So you're questioning, then?"

"Y-Yeah... something like that."

"So, what's the problem, then?"

"W-Well... at first I thought I only liked men, but two monhts ago I had this experience with a girl my age, and... we really had sparks, you know? After that, I thought maybe I was bisexual, but... I dunno, that label didn't fit either."

"Ah, labels, labels..."

"E-Eunji..."

"I think you're pansexual, then."

"P-Pansexual...? But I'm not attracted to pans!"

Oh my god...

She really is oblivious to LGBTQIA+ stuff!

"No, dumbass." Eunji said. "Pansexual, in the simplest of meanings, is that you don't care about gender, only personalities."

"Ohhh... yeah... that makes more sense..." Seungyeon said. "I'm still new to this whole LGBT thing, in case you couldn't tell."

"It's okay, really. A baby queer, the cutest!" Eunji replies.

"Ah, don't tease me." The actress blushes. "What if Miyumi finds out?"

"Oh please. It's just some friendly teasing, nothing is wrong with that!"

"Hmm... I guess you're right. But anyways... thanks for helping me with my problem."

"Of course."

Seungyeon was a bit quiet, her mind obviously still troubled.

"Eunji..."

"Yeah?"

"Do... do you think the others hate me?"

"Hate you?"

"I-I mean... I've been acting so... you know... bitchy? Lately...

"I don't think they hate you. Maybe they're annoyed and frustrated by your behavior, but never hate. I mean, they have to understand, right? We're all experiencing the same pain."

"Y-Yeah... you're right..." Seungyeon said. "I-I'm gonna go now, lie down for a bit and gather my bearings."

"All right, take care then!"

Seungyeon...

I understand your pain.

Things have been so hard.

But you really playing a dangerous game with that mask you put on, acting a bit hostile and like you don't care what's going on...

I just hope you know what you're doing...

Anyways, I was back at my room.

Talking to the others did help a lot, and before I knew it, it was already the afternoon.

I still felt a bit concerned, but still...

It was nice to get some rest...

And before I knew it... I was asleep.