Alright everyone sorry for the wait but, anyways some quick announcements. I have rewritten chapters one through five on this story so you guys can go back an reread if you would like. Also I got cold feet on the poll thing so the murders will be my decision but, don't worry you guys will still have a voice I have two polls now on my profile page one is for giving a character of your choice a perk which will reset after each new floor and, also a poll for your favorite character of the story and, trust it will be important towards the end of the story so I believe that covers that so let's get into it. (Also I just found out that I can't have two on my profile at once so I will rotate the poll each chapter if you missed one of the polls specifically the perk one and it just ended PM me so I can add your vote in)
Ichiro's Dorm 6:00 AM
Ichiro's POV
I put in the headphones and let the music play. Ironically High School Never Ends by Bowling for Soup started to play. I found it a little funny because even though my situation didn't personify what the song meant it still kind of made sense given my age and the fact that I was located inside of a highschool. I began to drift off to sleep and, I started dreaming and seeing visions of being in an assembly and, a man with purple hair and a black suit was speaking. But, instead of being in the crowd like everyone else Becky and, I were sitting in a pair of chairs behind the podium where the man was speaking. He kept gesturing to us as if he was speaking about us to what looked like the whole student body and school staff. But, what was odd is that everyone that was in the crowd were people that are in the killing game with us. I couldn't see who the man was but, he looked as if he was the principal of the school or former principal now. But, the dream wouldn't last long enough for me to get a clue of what was going on because at that moment there was a bunch of pounding and banging at my door. I put away my headphones and, grabbed my pocket knife and went to the peephole to see that it was Twogami at the door.
I quickly hid my pocket knife in my pocket and unlocked my door for the heavyset teen, "Hey there Twogami, do you need something," I asked politely even though I was agitated to be woken up from my dream.
"Yes actually I do. My understanding is that you were selected to be the leader of your group, is that correct," Twogami asked.
"I mean yeah but, why does that matter," I questioned.
"Well if you recall I wanted to gather the group leaders together to have a meeting, I understand if you suspect foul play but, I assure you that what I am asking you is my intention," Twogami explained.
"Aw what the heck, let me get dressed and, I'll join you. I assume we are meeting in the cafeteria," I replied.
"You would assume correctly, you are the last one so, don't take too long," Twogami spoke as he walked away.
Cafeteria 6:07 AM
Ichiro POV
I had just gotten dressed and, tried my best to lose the bed head before making my way to the cafeteria where our meeting was to be held. I made my way through the cafeteria doors and, went and sat with the six other people at one of the circular tables. The six included Sonia, Nekomaru, Taka, Kyoko surprisingly, and Kaede, and obviously Twogami. I took a seat in between Kyoko and Nekomaru which allowed for Twogami to begin the meeting.
"I thank you all for coming on such short notice but, I felt a meeting was necessary between us because we all seem to be trusted by everyone else, I mean that's why we were voted as leaders correct," Twogami spoke.
"Well Sonia was forced into power by Togami but, sure," I replied.
"Yes well, I wanted you all here to propose an idea to keep things in order and, to help prevent things such as last night from happening," Twogami continued,
"What, a nightly patrol," Nekomaru asked.
"That but, also a sort of government system to help keep the order," Twogami continued.
"I understand the intent here but, I think the last thing we need is more order in this place. I feel at most we should have a nightly patrol but, that's it no government," I voiced.
"I understand the cause for concern Ichiro, but a Student Council of sorts would have been able to stop Teruteru and, both of them would still be here," Kaede spoke.
"Look if you're going to do this, I want at least a majority vote which means twenty-four votes is what you need before you get my cooperation," I spoke trying to fight a losing battle.
"I have to agree with Ichiro, it is foolish to think that a government can help us," Kyoko agreed.
"I have to agree with the other two, I love your guy's intent but, seriously speaking this council thing will go to shit eventually because someone will get greedy for power," Nekomaru affirmed.
"IT'S CLEAR THAT WE ARE DIVIDED, SONIA WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS," Taka asked.
"You all have provided excellent points but, I think a system of government and, a nightly patrol would be great for us," Sonia majestically spoke.
"I think it's a mistake eventually someone like Ouma will get power-hungry and, like Nekomaru said things will go to shit," I uttered.
"We will make sure that doesn't happen we will keep the power as democratic as possible," Kaede spoke trying to convince the three of us opposed.
"I understand your intention Twogami but, the idea is flawed," Kyoko spoke as she got up and, walked out.
"Yeah I'm with her," I agreed following Kyoko's example with Nekomaru right behind me.
Makoto's Dorm 7:00 AM
Makoto's POV
"Wake up my favorite students it's time for another day of The School Killing Game, let's have fun today," Monokuma spoke through the speakers.
I had just woken up still hoping that everything I've been through is just a dream but, I full well knew that Hiyoko and Teruteru were both no longer among the living. Just the thought of that wanted to make me curl up into a ball and, cry and just pray for this to be over but, I knew I needed to power through for the sake of everyone here who needed something to hope for. I got up and, got ready for the day I showered got dressed and, walked out into the hall prepared for anything that was thrown at me today. But, as soon as I walked outside, I was trampled by Mondo who didn't seem to be paying attention.
"Hey little man, watch where you're going," Mondo said to me as he helped me up off the ground,
"Yeah sorry, Mondo didn't see you there," I apologized.
"It's all good Naegi, besides what do you think Twogami has planned for us I ran into Ichiro this morning and he seemed pretty irritated about something, kept mumbling about how some Student Council is going to, hurt us more so, than help. I tried to ask him what was up but, he just kept walking," Mondo explained.
"I understand that Ichiro can get like that but, only Byakuya and Taka are the only ones he seems to despise, something must have happened last night that some of us are in the dark about," Makoto thought allowed.
"Yeah you're probably right bro," Mondo replied as we walked into the cafeteria. The usual suspects like Sakura, Aoi, Twogami, and the other more so good students were there at this point. After a while, the kids who are a bit more flexible with their time showed up, followed by the kids that seem to walk to the beat of their own drum. After the final classmate arrived, which was Hiro claiming he got lost showed up Twogami began our daily meeting.
"Welcome everyone, what happened not so long ago was truly tragic but, I believe I have discovered a solution to that problem," Twogami spoke. "Last night at around six A.M. I gathered the seven group leaders that were formed on our first day here. Sonia, Kaede, Taka, Nekomaru, Ichiro, Kyoko, as well as myself discussed the possible idea of creating a sort of Student Council that would do night patrols as well as to help keep order in this school as to prevent more murders from occurring," Twogami continued. "Now we put it to a vote last night of whether we should present the idea to the whole group and a majority four to three vote in favor of seeing if you guys would like the idea," Twogami spoke.
"We didn't put shit to a vote, it was just clear who was on each side," Nekomaru yelled from the far end of the table.
"Probably explains why Ichiro was so irritated this morning," I whispered to Mondo.
"Yeah it seems like they must have disagreed over it or something because Ichiro and, Nekomaru are definitely not happy," Mondo whispered back,
"As I was saying, a majority vote of twenty-four to twenty-three is what we are asking for to put this into motion," Twogami explained
"Before we vote, I would like to hear from the three that were opposed to this idea because they clearly saw something in this plan of yours that we are not," Celeste vocalized.
"Very well then, would you three like to say anything," Twogami asked. It was quiet for a second before Ichiro stood from his seat and, began to present his argument.
"Look I don't know about the rest of you but, the idea of having a government that most likely will not listen to those of us who are opposed to the idea. And, we already have one person ruling over us it almost seems pointless to have a separate group. Don't get me wrong having nightly patrols are needed but, we don't need a whole government to run that and, besides if this does pass what is stopping someone from taking complete control and, ultimately stifling us like all of those dictators like Castro and, Hitler," Ichiro spoke presenting a very sound argument against the idea.
"We discussed this last night Ichiro both you and, Nekomaru brought this up and, we explained to you that we could easily stop it by making the system democratic," Kaede stated.
"What's stopping someone from gaining influence over the majority and, then doing as they please with little resistance," Kyoko responded.
"THEN WE WILL HAVE A MEETING WITH THAT PERSON TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES," Taka voiced trying to move the conversation along.
"Fine then what if that fails," Kyoko continued.
"Kyoko I doubt it will come to that," Sonia smiled as she spoke.
"Fine then put it to a vote I think they understand both sides," Ichiro said clearly just wanting to get this over with.
"Alright, then those in favor raise your hand," The results shocked some of the people who were against it, as the vote was twenty-four to twenty-three in favor of the new committee. Those in favor included Sonia, Ryoko, Sakura, Tenko, Mikan, Kaito, Chihiro, Aoi, Kaede, Sayaka, Taka, Hiro, Yamada, Angie, Keebo, Shirogane, Kazuichi, Gonta, Mahiru, Ibuki, Nagito, Himiko, and Chiaki.
Alright then it's settled," Twogami stated. "Moving on, another issue we have is the lack of security in the incinerator room. Some of us thought that having a guard or two there will stop potential murderers from killing because of the lack of ability to discard of evidence," Twogami explained.
"That's great and, all but I for one do not want to be on guard duty. How are you going to decide who guards it," Ouma asked while snickering.
"Those that want and, are apart of the Student Council will be on guard duty, during the day we will have someone hold onto a key for the week then it will switch hands each week. Also at night along with nightly patrols, we will have one person guard the room," Kaede explained before things fell silent for a moment
If you demons are done speaking, I would like to adjourn this meeting as it no longer serves a purpose," Gundham spoke up trying to end the meeting so he could leave.
"As much as it loathes me to admit, I agree with Tanaka this conversation is a fruitless one at this point," Togami spoke.
"FINE THEN, MEETING ADJOURNED," Taka announced, sending everyone to breakfast or wherever they pleased. I had nothing planned for the day so, I decided my time would be best-spent getting to know some of my classmates better. I hadn't really talked to Mondo much except for our most recent exchange so, I wanted to build upon that. I grabbed a muffin from the kitchen before making my way to Mondo's table where he sat alongside Nekomaru, Leon, and Akane who all seemed to be having a good time considering the most recent events. I walked over to their table and, asked if I could sit with them,
"Hey guys, could I sit with you guys today," I requested politely.
"Yeah no problem Naegi," Nekomaru replied.
"Thanks," I replied before sitting myself between Nekomaru and, Mondo.
"So since Neagi here interrupted us, I have to ask why did you sit with us, I mean you really only sit with the goody two shoes people," Leon questioned.
"I just wanted to make some new friends and, see what you guys are all about. I mean I think I need to start working out more anyway so, why not join you guys," I answered smiling all the while.
"Hey man, you can start whenever. We were planning on starting at ten today alongside Sakura's group. You can join us if you would like. You won't be the only one, Ichiro is joining us today as well," Mondo explained.
"That's cool I guess I'll pop by and, see if I'm cut out for it," I replied sheepishly.
"Hey, you can be cut out for anything as long as you put some effort into it," Nekomaru motivated.
"Enough with the motivational crap let's eat," Akane announced before diving into Kirumi's latest meal.
Cafeteria 7:48 AM
Ichiro's POV
I was planning on joining Nekomaru's crew at around ten in the morning so, that gave me about two hours to do what I want and, talk to a few people. First I desired to speak with Kyoko about what she knew about the school. This was because I felt that I could trust her with what I was learning in my dreams, or in my opinion my memories. To me, they just felt way too real for my own good. I walked up to her while she was eating alone at her table and, asked to speak with her,
"Hey Kyoko, I was wondering if I could speak to you about something," I asked.
"I don't know why you would want to speak with me but, sure I guess," She replied coldly.
"Hey, no need to be so rude about it I just wanted to speak to you about some possible information on this place," I spoke,
"Hmm, if you do have important info I think it would be in our best interest if we went somewhere with less surveillance," Kyoko spoke nodding to the cameras in the cafeteria.
"Alright sure, what do you have in mind," I asked while getting up from the table to leave with Kyoko to wherever she wanted us to go.
"Just follow me, you will see it when we arrived," She explained. We walked down the long hallway to the sauna where we stopped and, went inside.
"Huh, haven't been in here yet but, why are we here?" I questioned.
"Look around, what is not here that is in every other room," She spoke as if it was simple.
"I don't know, no cameras," I guessed.
"Hmm, you are more perceptive than I gave you credit for, but yes there are no cameras here. Most likely because of the steam in here," Kyoko exclaimed.
"Yeah the steam would fog up the camera, it would just be a waste of time to keep coming down here to clean it," I continued,
"Correct, anyway we aren't here for a pleasant chat so what do you know," Kyoko spoke getting to the point.
"Right right, anyway I think we've known each other for longer than just four days, I think we've known each other for months even years," I explained.
"What makes you say that there is nothing here that really supports that," Kyoko mused.
"It's nothing that I've found but, rather what I have seen. I have these dreams at night but, they aren't really dreams, they are more like memories," I explained. "First I saw myself arriving at the school and, Taka greeted me then the next one I saw everyone in an auditorium watching a speech being given by who I believe to be the original principal of this school," I continued. She then went into a thinking face most likely pondering over the information I just gave her. She then lifted her head and, looked at me and said,
"This is interesting but, why did you choose to trust me, of all the people here you seem to be the closest to Ryoko," She mused aloud.
"Because you seem to be able to keep a secret, and be discreet about things and, as a detective, you could probably use the information better than I could," I explained.
"Alright then but, if we are going to trust each other we should be truthful to each other as well," She said.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"What I mean is, that you need to come clean, I think it's obvious what your true back story is but, your cover story is pretty good," She smirked.
"Alright you got me, I'm from America and, I knew Ryoko before all of this," I admitted,
"And, your real names and, the full details of the dream," She pressed on,
"My name is Cole and, hers is Becky. In the first, it was me and, her not just me and, in the second one, we were on stage with the principal not in the crowd," I fully disclosed. "But, don't tell her I told you she doesn't want anyone to find out we know each other and, we aren't from Japan because we don't want to be under suspicion," I spoke.
"Fine, but I must know why were you on stage with the headmaster," Kyoko questioned.
"I don't know Twogami woke me up before I could figure it out," I replied.
"Hmm, if you find anything else out tell me alright," She said before getting up and, leaving.
"She's pleasant isn't she," I mumbled to myself.
Cafeteria 8:37 A.M.
Ryoko POV
I was in the cafeteria sitting with Sonia, Kaede, and Sayaka who all agreed to join the Student Council. We all felt that it would be more beneficial than harmful and, all of the things that could go wrong could only go wrong if something against all odds were to happen. We were talking about boys of all the things to be talking about at a time like this.
"So Kaede, I think we all know who you've been crushing on," Sayaka smirked as she was the one driving the conversation.
"Yeah yeah, I like Shuichi I think we all know that," Kaede smiled at the thought of him.
"Alright Sonia spill it, we know you like someone," Sayaka pressured,
"I mean I guess Gundham's nice," Sonia said, a little unsure on her answer.
"Gundham the demon boy, what are you his witch," I laughed.
"Ryoko that's not very nice but, yes I think Gundham is a nice boy although he has his quirks, but his hamsters are so cute though," Sonia smiled at the thought.
"Yeah, they don't call him the Ultimate Breeder for nothing," Kaede spoke.
"Alright Sayaka spill it, is Makoto or Leon it's obvious you like one," I pressured.
"Truthfully I like both but, I think Makoto is a better friend and, he is just so dense," Sayaka explained. "Alright Ryoko who is it, there has to be someone in the pile that you like," Sayaka urged me,
"Trust me guys there is really no one here that interests me," I stated.
"I don't know, that Ichiro is good looking and, you seem to be into him," Sayaka smirked knowing full well that she hit the nail on the head.
"Alright you got me, yeah I kind of like him but, I don't want to get too attached, I just don't want to risk it," I admitted.
"Whatever you say," Sayaka smirked rolling her eyes as well.
Gym 9:45 A.M.
Ichiro POV
I decided to get to the gym early so, I could get a warm-up in before Nekomaru's training started. Knowing that he is The Ultimate Team Manage makes me think that he will push us to our limits. So, not wanting to be the guy that pulls a muscle, I decided to warm-up and, stretch in advanced so, I'm prepared for the workout. I did some traditional warm-ups like High Knees and Quad Pulls as well as common stretches like The Butterfly and, Hurdle Stretch. After about ten minutes Nekomaru, Leon, Mondo, Makoto surprisingly, Kaito, Akane, Tenko, Sakura, and Aoi. The girls went to one side of the gym and, the guys to the other mostly because no one wanted to deal with Tenko's extreme feminism.
"Ah Ichiro, I see you were early today," Nekomaru grinned.
"You know the saying the early bird gets the worm," I replied grinning as well. We went up to each other and, shook hands formally greeting each other as partners. "So, how does this work. I usually work out alone so, this is all new to me," I continued.
"Well I don't know much about football personally but, what I can say is that no matter what you do. Running, core, and weightlifting are by far the best at keeping the body in shape aside from food and sleep," Nekomaru explained. "But, since we seem to be lacking a weight room let alone actual weights we will just have to settle for some good old fashioned core workout with some running on the side, man this going to be the shit today," Nekomaru exclaimed.
Nekomaru then began the workout which by all means was not light, Nekomaru had us running up and, down the gym doing suicides then when we finished that we had about one hundred push-ups and sit-ups, at this point Makoto was lifeless and, Kaito said he was having chest pains so, he had to sit down in the bleachers. Only myself Mondo and, Leon remained and, even then Leon was barely standing and, Mondo and, I had our hands on out knees panting like dogs.
"Ha, the boys are so, weak they can barely breathe," Tenko pointed and, laughed.
"You do this and, see how you do chick," Mondo retaliated.
"Fine then and, I will kick your guy's asses," Tenko smirked.
"Here's an idea, give us fifteen minutes to rest and, we will have an Olympics of sorts. Last person to drop out wins for their team. Sakura and, Nekomaru will be the refs of sorts I guess and, Makoto and, Kaito will sit out Kaito isn't feeling great and, Makoto isn't really conditioned," I proposed.
"I'm game," Leon agreed,
"Let's do this," Akane roared,
"We'll take you chicks down," Mondo challenged,
"Yeah right," Aoi smirked,
"You boys are going down," Tenko exclaimed,
"It's settled then I guess so Nekomaru what should we start with after they rest," Sakura asked,
"Let's start with suicides then go from there," Nekomaru smiled, "Man this is going to be the shit," Nekomaru shouted,
Alright that's the chapter so I've already explained the poll thing anyways some quick things the murder will most likely occur in the next 3-4 chapters or so and also I would like to know who you guys think it is I'll answer truthfully if you are right I won't say a word even if you get one right lastly thank you all for the support I really appreciate it even through my horrible uploading patterns and that's all for now thank you.
Teruteru: Stabbed by Hiyoko
Hiyoko: Executed by Monokuma