"So, this game was designed from the beginning to force one of us to try and defeat all the others." Assumed Togami.

"Th-That… That can't be what they had in mind!" I exclaimed.

"This is why adaptation is so crucial." Said Celeste with a light chuckle. "If those who want to escape were to disappear there would be no reason to continue playing the game."

"But why would I want to stop playing?" Asked Togami. "It's so much fun…"

He smiled again as he said that last line. The smile was filled with evil intent. It twisted his face into something not human…

"It sounds as if you do not acknowledge even the possibility that you may lose, am I right?" Asked Celeste.

"Naturally." He smirked.

"You do not speak like the others." She continued. "Exactly what I would expect from the Byakuya heir apparent."

"…It's just normal arrogance, isn't it?" Asked Hagakure after a short while.

"You talk like that, but what if you end up dead!?" Exclaimed Asahina.

"I won't. It simply isn't possible." Frowned Togami.

"Who the fuck do you think you are?!" Mondo shouted angrily.

"You know, I still can't believe it…" Began Togami. Eerily calm.

"Believe what!?" Mondo grunted.

"That an uneducated, brain-dead, useless piece of garbage like you has survived this long." Togami said coldly.

"I'm gonna fuckin' kill you!" Yelled Mondo.

"Like I said; I won't die." Smirked Togami.

"You keep saying that, but-"

Hagakure was interrupted by Celeste. "Do not bother arguing with him." She sighed. "For him, the concept of losing does not exist. He is the Ultimate Affluent Progeny, after all. A boy raised to succeed from the day he was born. He considers victory his destiny, and has lived his life accordingly. Tests and challenges are merely ways for him to stand victorious. Even if it is a life-and-death situation. Is this not so, Togami?"

"At least one of you seems to understand." Togami chuckled.

"It is because I am the same as you." She explained. "Games are meant to be won."

"Are you trying to suggest we're on the same level?" Togami said. Slightly annoyed. "Close that vulgar mouth of yours."

"Well, well. I do apologize." She said.

"Anyway, let me just say this to all of you…" Togami began. We weren't prepared for what he was about to say. "You all need to try harder. If an opponent isn't going to give it their best, where's the fun in for me?"

"Th-That's a terrible way to look at it…" Trembled Chihiro.

"Hmm?" Questioned Togami. Growing more annoyed.

"This… Isn't a game." She continued. "Our lives are on the line, you know… To kill your own friends is… Is… It's horrific!"

"Friends?" Smirked Togami. "Who decided that?"

"…Huh?" Gasped Chihiro.

"We're not friends." He explained. "No, quite the opposite. We're in competition; we're enemies."

"B-But you know…" Chihiro began tearing up, but Togami wasn't having any of it.

"But what?" He grunted. "Stop trying to force your contradictions on me and just accept what I'm telling you."

"U-Um…" She mumbled. Togami spoke again.

"Yes? If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, keep your mouth closed."

"…I'm sorry…" Sniffled Chihiro. That was the last straw for Mondo.

"Hey, shithead!" He snapped. "You get off on bullying people that can't fight back? You wanna try that on me!?"

"So, you're back to pretending to be friends, huh?" Asked Togami. "And how long do you think that's going to last?"

"Fuck you!" Roared Mondo.

"Is that all you can say?" Togami asked. Annoyed again. "It's unfortunate you would waste your breath on such empty gibberish."

"That's it!" Snapped Mondo. "You're fuckin' dead!"

"H-Hold on!" Exclaimed Asahina. "Just calm down!"

"I am calm!" Yelled Mondo. Clearly, he wasn't.

"How is this "Calm"!?" She argued.

Togami cleared his throat. Gaining everyone's attention. "Anyway, I don't have any intention of working with the rest of you any longer." He stated. "To cooperate during an elimination game is, well, frankly, it's a waste of time. And I hate wasting my time."

'Waste of time…?' I thought to myself.

"Engaging in "Friendly" group meals is out of the question. Someone could easily poison our food." Togami continued. "And I'd rather not become part of the Last Supper just yet."

"Quit talking like you're in a fuckin' movie or something!" Exclaimed a frustrated Mondo.

"All I'm saying is that, ultimately, you are all free to do whatever you want on your own. Goodbye."

Without a second glance back, Togami left. There wasn't anything we could do to keep him from going. His way of thinking was just beyond anything the rest of us could even comprehend.

After a while, Hagakure finally spoke. "Was he serious about all that…?"

"He was, without a doubt." Confirmed Celeste.

"Well, fuck him, then." Grunted Mondo.

"B-But what he said… He might not n-necessarily be wrong…" Began Fukawa. "I mean, can you s-say for sure someone won't poison our f-food?"

"Hey, come on! You too, Fukawa!?" Exclaimed Asahina.

"Well, it's n-not like anyone would care even if I w-was gone, right…?" She stammered. "Actually, I bet you all w-want me gone! You all think I'm d-disgusting!"

"None of us think that…" I said in an attempt to cheer her up, but to no avail.

"You j-just think you don't think that!" She retorted.

"I know some people like to play the victim, but this is just totally out there." Sighed Hagakure.

"You think I d-don't know, but I do…" She continued. "You want me g-gone! And I'm s-sure the rest of you want the same th-thing, don't you!?"

Fukawa began running out of the library. "Ah, hey!" I called. "Fukawa, wait!"

"Just let her go." Celeste said. "Once she gets going like that, there is nothing you can say to bring her back."

I sighed in defeat. Ultimately, our breakfast meeting came to an end without answering any questions.

Everyone headed back to their rooms…