I went to find Yeeun, and found her in her lab.

"Hey, Eunji!" Yeeun said. "It's good to see you!"

Yeeun and I chatted for a bit.

Yeeun and I grew a little closer today.

Would you like to give Yeeun a present? Yes

Wbat would you like to give her?

Item Gifted – Rose in Vitro

"Hmm? Oh, this is a very pretty rose! Thank you, Eunji, I'll cherish it!" Yeeun said.

Seeing Yeeun so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"Hmm..." Yeeun goes quiet. "It's honestly pretty funny."

"What is?" Eunji asked.

"We've known each other for such a long time, even before we get into Hope's Peak." Yeeun replied. "I'll never forget when you first got scouted, how excited you were."

"Yeah, and then when you told me that you also got scouted." Eunji said. "The two of us were the happiest people alive at that very moment, I'm sure."

"Going to this illustrious school with your best friend..."

"It was definitely something amazing..."

The purple-haired girl sighs to herself. "I guess it just sucks it's turned out like this."

"I suppose." Eunji said. "But uh... what is funny?"

"Oh, right, I was going to get to that." Yeeun said. "We've known each other all this time... but I feel like I really got to truly know you while we were trapped in here, you know?"

I suppose that much is true...

I never really knew about the truth of Yeeun's family until now...

"Yeah... I could say the same to you." Eunji said.

"Ah? That's right!" Yeeun said. "I always did wonder why you never said anything about my parents whenever I invited you over..."

"Hey, family can be complicated." The idol replied. "I just didn't think they were fucking criminals funding other criminals..."

"Yeah... crazy how life can be." Yeeun stated. "Hey... Eunji...?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you happen to know the name... Enoshima?"

"Uh... no, sorry, I don't."

"Ah... it's okay." Yeeun replied.

Enoshima...?

Wonder what that's all about...

"So... this is a question I asked before, but you never answered it." Eunji said. "You like girls, right?"

"Oh, right..." Yeeun said. "Both."

"Both?" Eunji asked.

"Yeah... took me a while to get it together, but I suppose a death game can help you figure yourself out..." Yeeun said. "I like both boys and girls."

"Yeah... that makes sense." The idol nodded. "Pretty sure I saw that in you from a while ago."

"Oh... speaking of... I hope you don't find this embarrassing or anything..." The songwriter blushes a bit. "But uh... I actually had a crush on you for a while there."

Oh...?

Wow...

That's... something...

"N-Not anymore, obviously!" Yeeun said. "N-Not that you're bad or anything, but... like... y-you know-"

"Yeeun, it's okay, really." Eunji replied. "Hehe, I'm a little flattered that my best friend had a crush on me..."

"Yeah..." The songwriter said. "You and Miyumi do make a really cute couple, though... I can't compete with that, haha."

"Hey, don't worry." The idol replied. "You'll find a lover too. Maybe someone who's even better than me!"

"H-Hey... we don't wanna raise my standards too high... I don't think anyone will be a great than you..."

"Aww, Yeeun, don't fill my ego up too much~"

The two girls just laugh together, enjoying this moment with each other.

"So..." Yeeun said. "When we get out of here... I'm really looking forward to sending my new songs through."

"Yeah... and I can't wait to see my fans again." Eunji replied. "Eh... if I even still have fans?"

"Eh? Why do you say that?" Yeeun asked.

"I mean... I've been recorded under these cameras for over a month now." The idol replied. "They've probably seen the real me. And I know most K-Pop fans fill their heads with this ideal concept of what they want their idol to be... and most of the time, we're nothing like that."

"Damn... that's deep." Yeeun replied.

"Is it?"

"Certainly!"

"I see..."

"But, don't worry, Eunji." Yeeun stated. "I'm sure you still have fans! And even if you don't, you still have us! Your friends!"

Yes... my friends...

"Hey, Yeeun?" Eunji asked. "I'd like for you to write me a song sometime."

"R-Really!?" The songwriter said, eyes glistering with excitement. "I'd be honored to!"

The idol giggles at her friends cuteness. "Then it's a promise!"

"Yes, it's a promise indeed!" The songwriter replied, pulling Eunji into a hug.

Yeeun...

My dear best friend...

You've helped me just as much as Miyumi did...

"Ah..." Yeeun said, pulling away from the hug. "I think Izumi is expecting me..."

"Well, shouldn't keep her waiting~" Eunji said.

"Of course. See you, Eunji."

"See you, Yeeun."

Kim Yeeun...

I will protect you...

I will make sure you escape this killing game with me!

ITEM RECEIVED – SONG FOR EUNJI

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE MAXED OUT YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH YEEUN!

I went to find Kaori, and found her at Hirokazu's lab.

"Oh, hey, Eunji!" Kaori said.

Kaori and I spent our time reminscing about Hirokazu...

Kaori and I grew a little closer today.

Would you like to give Kaori a gift? Yes

What would you like to give her?

Item Gifted – Astrology Chart

"Oh... thank you so much." Kaori replied. "This means a lot to me."

Seeing Kaori so pleased with my gift makes me happy!

"So... Kaori..." Eunji said. "It's... been a while since we last spoke like this."

"A while is a understatement." Kaori replied. "But, you're such an interesting person, so I'll forgive you for neglecting me!"

Yeah... really sorry about that, either way...

"So..." Eunji said. "Have you ever considered joining JYPE?"

"Not really." Kaori replied. "I wanted to be an independent dancer, you know? And no offense to your employer, but I'm really sure I'd be fit for the K-Pop scene anyways..."

"Right, but they do have J-Pop units and stuff as well." The idol said.

"Oh, I know, I know, but still." The dancer replied. "It'll still be a no."

"Eh... well.. keep this between you and I, but I certainly do suggest against joining JYPE. It's not exactly the best company."

"Hmm..." Kaori said. "Hey, why don't you try going independent? I mean, you ARE the Ultimate K-Idol! No one is doing it like you! You could totally make a killing by your own!"

Hmm...

Kaori does make a point, doesn't she?

"I suppose you're right..." Eunji said. "We'll just have to see how my fanbase is doing once we get out."

"Ah, right, you have been gone for a while..." Kaori replied. "They're probably worried for you, you know?"

"Yeah... I know..." Eunji replied. "Heh, wouldn't be surprised if there's like a whole news update every day for my status and whatnot."

"Well, you are a pretty big deal, after all!"

"Haha, what's your goal, hm? Inflating my ego like this, hm?"

The dancer starts blushing.

"I-I mean..." Kaori said. "You are very cute and very amazing and just so cool, but-"

The idol giggles. "Kaori, you're just as cute and amazing as well, you know?"

"E-Eh...?" The dancer blushes even more. "W-Well... thank you... Eunji..."

That's right...

Kaori is really adorable and just the most amazing...

Hirokazu was really lucky to have her as a girlfriend...

But I'm even luckier because I have Miyumi!

"So..." Eunji said. "What about you? What are your plans once you get out of here?"

"Hmm..." Kaori said. "I'll probably go off and join one of those dance groups, maybe? Just to be able to talk with fellow dancers like me, and get to know people. Hopefully we'll tour around too... there's a lot more to say than this shitty school."

The dancer goes a bit quiet. "But before all that... meet Hirokazu's family... I'm sure they'll want to know what happened to their son..."

"Yeah... I'm really sorry about your loss..." Eunji said.

"It's okay... he did it for all of us." Kaori replied. "I think... even as the years go by... he'll always be the love of my life..."

God...

I don't even want to imagine what it'll be like if I lost Miyumi...

"Don't worry about her." Kaori said.

"Eh?" Eunji replied.

"It's all over your face. You're worried about Miyumi, right?" The dancer asked.

"Um... yeah..." The idol replied. "B-But I didn't want to be insensitive or anything..."

"It's okay, really. I can tell how much you love her."

"Yeah... I really do love her a lot..."

"So... listen to me, Eunji. Miyumi will be alright, okay?"

"I hear you."

"I'll personally make sure she'll be okay!" Kaori said.

"You will?" Eunji asked.

"Yeah!" The dancer replied. "Nobody will hurt her!"

"T-Thank you, Kaori... that means a lot."

"Of course." The dancer smiled. "I know how much she means to you... and I wouldn't want you to go through what I went through..."

Kaori...

You're so strong...

Those words... mean a lot to me...

"So..." Eunji said. "Do you like Youngjae's cooking?"

"Eh?" Kaori asked.

"I-I mean, I know you have to keep in shape..." The idol remarked.

"Oh my god, you seriously think I care about my weight in here?" The dancer said, a little amused.

"I'm just messing with you." The idol replied.

The dancer laughs a bit. "Of course, it's what you do best!"

There was just some silence as the two thought to themselves...

"I'm gonna go." Kaori said. "It was really nice talking to you, Eunji."

"It was nice talking to you too, Kaori." Eunji replied.

"Hope we get to chat some more!" The dancer said.

"Same!"

Kaori...

I do feel really bad for her, especially after all she's gone through.

But she's so strong to be perservering even after all this...

Don't worry, Kaori.

I'll get you out of here.

I promise you!

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

"Ah, hello there!" Takashi said. "It's good to see you."

I sat with Takashi for a while...

I'm pretty sure Takashi and I grew a little closer today.

Would you like to give Takashi a gift? Yes

Item Gifted – 007 Gun

"Hah, that's a good one!" Takashi said. "I was hoping you'd give me something funny like this!"

Seeing Takashi so pleased with his gift makes me happy!

"So..." Eunji said. "You finally remembered your talent, that's crazy, huh?"

"Yeah..." Takashi said. "Hey, Eunji?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you."

"Thank... you...? For what?" The idol asked.

"Our little talks like this... they really helped me." Takashi said. "Helped keep my head clear, and I also believe they helped jog my memory, piece by piece."

Takashi...!

"Haha, it's nothing, really!" Eunji said. "Just doing my best for a friend."

"That's right... friend." Takashi replied. "As a spy, I never really had time to settle down and make friends and all that."

"Really?" The idol answered. "I do have a question... is Takashi Okazaki actually your real name? Or is that like, a false identity you use?"

"Ah, no, it is my real name." The spy replied. "The fake name I was using when I infiltrated Monokuma's organization was... um... Kuzuha Shinohara."

"Huh..."

"Yeah... I certainly don't look like a Kuzuha, huh?"

"Yup... but also, isn't your real identity being known kinda invalidates the whole point of being a spy?"

"I mean... I was scouted by Hope's Peak." Takashi said. "Obviously they knew who I actually was. And hey, my organization was willing to let me go. Maybe they wanted to hone in my talent or whatever."

"Yeah, that much makes sense." Eunji replied.

"But... yeah... back to my point..." Takashi said. "I never really had friends. Mostly due to my time as a spy. Having to create a fake persona, pretending to be someone else that I actually wasn't... only my family knew who I really was..."

Takashi...

"As much I hate being trapped here..." Takashi said. "It's all thanks to this situation that I got to make a real friend. Someone who knows the real me. That's you, Eunji."

"Aw... Takashi... you're gonna make me cry." Eunji replied, and let out a small laugh. "Of course, Takashi. You deserve a friend."

"Yeah... that's right." The spy nodded. "I'm glad it was you."

"Of course. And once we get out of here, you can definitely make more friends!"

Yeah...

Once we get out of here...

Because I know this killing game will end!

It's going to be over soon!

"Sounds good." Takashi said. "This killing game is certainly reaching it's climax."

"I think everyone feels that." Eunji said. "We've been in here long enough. It's all going to come to a head soon."

"Certainly." The spy replied. "Just a bit worried about certain individuals who have their own agenda..."

Huh...

Does Takashi also know about the mastermind, too?

Looks like this isn't exactly a well kept secret.

"But you know, once we get out, I want to show you The Godfather." Takashi said. "It is quite the good movie."

"Sure, and we can go on a hike too, as well!" Eunji replied.

"Yes, sounds perfect." The spy replied. "It's a promise, then."

"It's a promise, indeed!"

Takashi...!

You're definitely one of the coolest people ever!

I'll be happy to spend all that time with you!

"I should get going." Takashi said. "I am starting to feel rather tired."

"Of course! Goodnight!" Eunji said.

"Goodnight." Takashi replied.

Takashi Okazaki, the Ultimate Spy...

When we first met, I couldn't have you figured out.

Hell, I'd still say I don't exactly have you figured out now either.

But... I do know a lot about you now.

And you're exactly the type of person I love to make friends with.

So don't worry.

We'll escape this killing game... together!

ITEM RECEIVED – SPY WATCH FOR EUNJI

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE MAXED OUT YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH TAKASHI!

Monokuma's announcement had already rung, and I was now in my bed.

Things.. were coming to an end.

Our time in this cursed school...

We'll be out of here before we know it.

So...

With that in mind...

I went into dreamland.