Atop a hill with the chilly winter air lingering around them, Junko was sitting below a bare cherry blossom tree. On top of her thighs was a familiar former protagonist's head, his eyes closed and laying on the cool snow-free ground. Her hands were placed right over his head. She started to move one hand toward his neck, but slowly slid it back where it was prior. Her eyes never moved away from looking at him for one single moment. She didn't even blink.

His eyes opened slowly and he looked up back at her. They looked at each other for what felt like minutes. Her eyes suddenly darted to the side and she moved, dropping Makoto's head onto the ground with a dull thud. He held his head while wincing in slight pain and tried to look over where Junko was looking.

"Great. The fun police is here." The former SHSL Despair rolled her eyes and pouted. She crossed her arms and looked with a pissed off stare straight at Kyoko, who just arrived at the scene.

Makoto stumbled as he stood up and dusted off his clothes. "Kyoko-chan? What's wrong?"

"I'd normally apologize for intruding, but considering who you're spending time with..."

"Get bent, Kirigiri!"

A smug smile formed on the former SHSL Detective's lips. "In any case... it seems the situation has deteriorated in a short time, Makoto-kun."

"What happened?"

"Several high-profile figures went missing during the opening of Komaeda-san's Tower of Hope. I don't necessarily need to investigate to find out who's responsible for it."

"Hah! You were paying all your attention to me while the other crazy idiot decided to finally do something? I'm disappointed." Junko taunted.

"Seems that Hinata-san was far more softhearted than I realized. I suppose I know who to blame for that."

Makoto nervously scratched the side of his face while smiling awkwardly. "So, what do we do now?"

"Togami-kun is handling it. I'm here on a whole different matter, actually requiring my talent."

Junko's smile curved as if she became a cat. "Ohh? Never thought Kyoko Kiwigiwi could be such a diva!"

"It would be nonsense to allocate personnel where it isn't needed." Her face became stone cold serious as she looked straight at her strawberry blonde counterpart. "Don't give yourself too much credit. I didn't actually come here to interrupt your little moment. What I was searching for was around here."

"Oh?" Makoto replied before Junko could snidely retort. "What are you looking for?"

The lavender-haired maiden looked over at a watch. "Alter Ego led me to this place. It seems the anomalies aren't completely gone yet."

"Are you saying those Monomachines could show up again?" Makoto asked.

"It's a possibility. But I'd like to take a look at them myself before drawing any baseless conclusions."

"Where is it?"

Kyoko pointed straight at the tree they were relaxing under.

"This tree? There doesn't seem anything wrong with it."

"Alter Ego." Kyoko commanded. "Where exactly is the anomaly?"

"Get closer to it please, Kirigiri-san."

The couple watched her approach the slumbering tree and saw her examining it closely, using her hand to brush against the bark. As she looked like she was tracing the outside of the wood, she suddenly punched against the bark and revealed a hollow part, leaving an uneven shaped hole where she struck. Makoto was visibly impressed.

Kyoko peered into what could only be described as the mysterious abyss for a short while until she turned to them both. "Look here."

The two approached her and looked themselves into the hole. There was a large amber slab smack dab in the middle of the tree, shining from the sun behind them. It was a strange sight, as it was reflective enough to resemble a mirror. As all three of them looked longer, it looked like something was appearing right on it as if it were a moving painting. What was even more shocking was that they could hear it. It looked like Makoto and Kyoko, but in an office somewhere. They were both dressed as they remembered from back during the opening of the New Hope Peak's Academy.

"Hah! Kirigiri got a little fatter! And you still look like you're barely out of your teens, darling."

Makoto's eyes narrowed. "What is this?"

"If I didn't know better, I'd say we're looking at ourselves from our universe. Or some place similar." Kyoko replied.

"Did you hear something?" The Makoto in the amber asked.

"It might be your imagination." The older Kyoko answered. "Are you that nervous about fatherhood?"

"To tell you the truth, yes."

"I'd never think I'd see the day where the SHSL Hope was scared of something so trivial compared to everything he's gone through. You aren't getting cold feet, are you?" There was a bit of an edge in the amber Kyoko's voice.

"No, not that. I mean... I just wanna be a good dad, y'know? Being watched by the world is one thing, but raising a kid is another."

"Hmhm. I see. I should've known. Perhaps she will have your talent? She seems blessed."

"Really? You think she'd be lucky? Honestly, she'd probably take more after you."

"That is troubling, then. I wouldn't want her to grow up like I have."

Junko reached out for the image and went to touch the amber. The image disappeared and the amber shattered as she finally made contact with the natural jewel.

"Whoa, hey! What gives?!"

"Why were you even reaching out to them?"

Junko grinned. "I wanted to mess with them, of course! In such a serious discussion about their future little girl and then they see a long dead enemy come out of nowhere! Upupupupu!"

"...seems they've been spared from you." Kyoko retorted. "I suppose I could count that as a minor victory."

"The other me there probably heard us a bit. That does answer something that was bothering me for a while." Makoto held his chin in thought. "If we didn't stop that storm, there might've been like a permanent bridge between this place and where we came from. Along with where those weird Monobeasts came from, too."

"It would've been far more chaotic. Imagine having to deal with dopplegangers of yourself. You couldn't even guarantee that they would even act the same way as you would. Being framed for crimes, for example, would have definitely been an issue."

"Sounds way more exciting than this slice-of-life we've been having so far! Why not just let it happen."

Makoto pinched the bridge of his nose. "Then we'll definitely not let it happen. Are there anymore, Alter Ego?"

"There are several places where I suspect some could be, Naegi-kun."

"Then let's find them."

"Sounds like a date!" Junko wrapped her arm around Makoto's. "I kinda wanna see what screwed up alternate universes there are!"

"...I suppose we're in agreement, then." Kyoko started moving ahead while Junko dragged along her lover.

The prisoners of a twisted game of finding hope found themselves waking up in the middle of what appeared to be a foyer. Keebo found himself waking up before the others did. It looked very pristine as if a crowd of Kirumi Tojos had already stormed through the place with fervor. Looking over, there was a sleeping Miu Iruma laying right next to him. He bent over and shook her by the arm. He heard her stirring but she refused to open her eyes. In response, he only shook her with greater force causing her to scream.

"Hey! Fuck, can't you take a hint?"

"A hint?"

"Be a man and grab me by somewhere else, why don'tcha?"

"Are you referring to your shoulder?"

"No, idiot! My tits!"

"I suppose you'd wake up quickly from that."

"Hell yeah I would. Then I'd know you'd be interested."

Keebo, finally realizing what she meant, only stared silently at her.

"H-Hey. Say something, Keebo!"

"I don't think this is the time or place for such a thing."

"Bullshit. Hope one day you'll grow a pair."

Their little spat aroused the rest of the participants. Leon held his head and shook it a bit.

"Damn. I must've been on something. Did I just hear all that right?"

"Hm. Perhaps you may have found your soulmate, Kuwata-kun." Celestia placed her hands on her lips.

"She kinda scares me to be honest."

"Fuck you!" Miu yelled back and showed two middle fingers at the SHSL Baseball Player. He rubbed the back of his neck and started to sweat a little bit.

"To think there's a type of woman that even Leon Kuwata would not touch. How intriguing."

"Yeah, yeah. Very funny Ludenberg." He sighed. "Everyone okay?"

Daisuku nodded while sweating all over his forehead. Great Gozu clenched his fist but nodded. The rest of them looked to the mysterious seventh person. He had a five o'clock shadow at this point instead of just stubble and his eyes were darting around.

"I am quite familiar with the rest of the esteemed guests here, except for you. Praytell, who are you?" The SHSL Gambler asked with a bit of a snide tone. It wasn't lost on the adult.

"Hmph. You'd do well to hang onto that fame of yours. It can always be lost. Towa. Haiji Towa is my name."

"I recognize the surname, but Towa City was destroyed in a terrible disaster wasn't it?"

"Is that what it is to everyone here? Heh." The former male Towa heir laughed bitterly. "You don't even know the half of it."

Leon crossed his arms. "Huh? What the hell are you talking about? I saw it happen on the news."

"Are you sure you did? Tch. I guess that makes sense. Though I can't fully comprehend what's going on here. You all should be..."

The conversation was instantly interrupted by the appearance of the headmaster of despair itself, Monokuma. The much taller humans looked down at him with mixed emotions, some paralyzed with fear, others with a pissed off look, and Keebo looked uninterested completely.

"Ahahahaha! About time you woke up, sleepyheads! You've all been out for a good eight hours. But I guess that means you all got a good night's sleep. I'm so nice sometimes. No thanks are necessary."

"Why you little... that little brat is involved with this, isn't she?" Haiji stepped forward toward the small bear robot. "You aren't as big as the ones I'm used to dealing with. My right arm might be permanently crippled, but I'm still enough to beat the crap out of you!"

He kicked the lone Monokuma into the wall and starting walking toward him. The others looked at him with curious eyes to see where this was going. Monokuma flopped right back up as the elder Towa was walking toward him.

"Now now. Don't you remember? People who hurt Monokuma get punished."

Haiji's bravado suddenly completely dissipated and he stopped dead cold in his tracks. "D-Damn it! I wanted nothing to do with this Hope and Despair business! Not anymore! Leave me alone!"

"Too bad, so sad. Upupupupu. It's punishment tiiiiiiiiiime!"

"Stop!" Haiji immediately clutched the ring around his neck as he started to desperately try to rip it off with one hand.

"Oh nonono. Trying to remove it makes the punishment go by quicker!" The bear was taking absolute delight as Haiji fell over, limp.

"Wh-what have you done to him?!" Great Gozu demanded.

"Now before I was so rudely interrupted. Attempting to circumvent the game or harming me, the game master, leads to a punishment! Through your wonderful collars, you're first injected with pentobarbital and you immediately go to sleep. Not enough to be lethal. But then you get a second injection of pancuronium bromide and finally a third injection of potassium chloride. We're not barbarians here."

"The hell? I don't know what any of those are!" Leon yelled. "But you're gonna stick some weird chemicals in us if we don't do what you say."

Keebo calmly began to explain. "Those chemicals are used in lethal injections in the United States."

"Wh-whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?" Leon held both his hands on his temple. "You've gotta be kidding me. Let me out! Let ME OUT!"

The white-haired youth walked over and knelt on one knee beside Haiji. He went to check his pulse. Absolutely nothing. It was a quick death. Keebo looked back at everyone else and shook his head.

"Now that you know I mean business... it's time for the game!" Monokuma's claw revealed itself while his red eye shone brightly with the fear of a thousand children. "Don't worry. It's possible to win the game. Bear's honor."

"Hmph. I see no honor at all coming from you." Great Gozu crossed his arms. "Shitty bear!"

"Aw, your words aren't as potent as your suplexes. But the seventh man here, Haiji Towa was it? He was supposed to be your free floating ally in order to assist with you all so you could all escape! He could've been the hero! But now he's dead and is forever a zero."

"Why you...!" Leon growled.

"It'll be harder for you all, but I'm sure you can do it." Monokuma's voice went decibels lower. "Or you'll die."

The surviving six all gulped in unison.

"You'll work in pairs of two to overcome certain challenges. Your pairs will be determined by the color that shows up in front of your collars. You can only go through a door if you have the right color combination. Still with me here? I know some of you might be slow."

"Screw you, you dumb bear! How many times are you gonna fuck with us?!" Miu groaned.

"As many times as it takes for you to finally get out of this place! Of course, if you go crazy and try to murder each other in here... I wouldn't complain about it."

A sense of distrust started to spread among the participants.

"Well then! I'm sure you'll need a small breather after that amazing opening show. Toodles!"

The murderous two-toned bear disappeared as quick as it appeared.

Cameras were flashing while several men in suits stood around and talked among each other. Kaito was looking around as he was finally fully fitted in his suit. He was flanked by Maki and Mukuro to his sides, slightly behind him. The three were passing by the crowd when he stopped where Kaede and Shuichi were standing. He turned to them and smiled.

"Heya! Saihara! Akamatsu! You guys look great!"

Kaede smiled back. "You don't look too half-bad yourself, Astronaut-san."

"Ah jeez. Come on." Kaito moved his attention to his former sidekick. "Looks like this is the last time we're gonna be seeing each other for a little while."

"It's... only going to be a short time, Momota-kun." The SHSL Detective replied. "I'll still be here when you get back."

"Haha! That's the spirit. But if anything happens to me, take care of Harumaki okay?"

Maki pouted. "Don't say things like that."

"I just wanted to make sure." Kaito looked up at the clear blue sky. "I mean, he's a reliable guy. It's just a promise between two men."

"Sure...I promise. But you have to promise to come back."

"Of course. It's something I plan to keep!" He waved at them while he continued down with his escorts. Shuichi kept looking straight at him as he was boarding onto the rocket with his appointed guards stepping away and back to where the two former protagonists were standing.

"This is it, huh?" Kaede asked Maki, who continued to look at the space shuttle. "Nervous?"

Her red eyes moved over toward the SHSL Pianist's face and then back to the spacecraft. "Yes. I want to reach out, tell him he's stupid and stay here where I can see him."

"Harukawa-san..."

"But this is his dream." The SHSL Assassin's voice was distant. "If there's one thing that idiot truly loves, it's space."

A nervous laugh came from the blonde girl. "Don't forget about fame."

"He'll be fine. He was able to handle a launch while having a terminal disease. This'll be nothing for him." Shuichi's gave off a half smile while trying to comfort the emotional assassin.

"Don't think I've ever seen you so confident before." The pianist's eyes were widened.

"Because it's not about me. It's about Kaito Momota."

"Oh, I see. So you did have a crush on him."

Maki's eyes narrowed. "You did?"

"...could you blame me? He was the rock that helped keep me grounded when Akamatsu-san died." Shuichi's eyes wandered. "Besides, that was then. This is now."

A glare came from the black-haired girl and then she sighed. "I guess you really do have a type. I owe Yumeno some yen."

Kaede pouted and leaned forward. "You two have some similar tastes."

Shuichi and Maki looked at each other for a few moments. The red-eyed girl crossed her arms while the blue-haired guy rubbed the back of his neck. As a lingering silence continued among them, the countdown finally went live over the intercom and started to get closer and closer to the launch time. Everyone in the crowd became silent, only leaving the voice of the rocket's launch heard. When "T-Minus zero" finally happened, the ground rocked as the giant rocket carrying the space shuttle launched with Kaito and another astronaut onboard. The propellant was deafening even from the distance that everyone was standing from. But they saw the SHSL Astronaut finally launched into space for real this time as the space shuttle went farther and farther away where they could only see the stream of the rocket engine left.

"He'll be up on the International Space Station for about six-to-ten weeks." Mukuro explained.

Kaede raised her fists with a smirk. "See? That's not too long. Cheer up, you two!"

"I guess I can wait." Maki brushed her hair back with a longing sigh.

"There's a lot of work to be done on my end." Shuichi fixed his tie and looked over at Kaede. Then back toward the SHSL Assassin. "But if you want to hang out, Harukawa-san, I'm always willing to make time for you."

"...thanks." A small blush spread on her face.

"Sure, now you can be smooth." Kaede sighed. "Sometimes I wonder."

"S-Sorry, Akamatsu-san. I really wasn't trying to be suave."

It was now the SHSL Pianist's turn to pout. "Well, try to be more with me. I kinda like it."

Shuichi only blushed madly and looked down in response.

"Though that reaction is great, too!"

"Are you two dating?" Maki bluntly asked.

"Yeah." Kaede answered. "We were gonna tell everyone when we were all gathered together again but... well, that plan's blasted out into space. Had to tell Momota-kun before he left."

"I see. Congratulations."

"Thanks!" The blonde placed her hands behind her back. "And I'm sure you'll get together with your astronaut crush soon enough."

Maki started playing with one of her twin-tails as a nervous tic. "I-I'm not-!"

The couple laughed in response to her cute denial.

At the apex of the mountain, Hajime and Chiaki were greeted by a completely clear view during the midday. The air was chilly and they could easily see their breath every gasp they took.

"It's really pretty." The SHSL Gamer murmured. She was trying to catch her breath after the long journey up the mountain. "Thanks, Hajime-kun."

"Be more careful, Chiaki. I know I'm...me... but having to keep catching you made me scared to death."

"...but you weren't bored, right?"

"Chiaki."

"Sorry. You looked like you were really into it."

"I am but not because of the climb. Take it easy. Air's really thin up here."

"Yeah... you're right." She looked like she was about to doze off.

"Hey! Stay with me." The artificially-created talented man squeezed her hand firmly. "Think that's enough of the sights. Let's get going."

"Okay..." She sighed and gave one last look. "It makes me feel so small, seeing everything from up here."

"Really? Most people would feel like they're at the top of the world."

"No. There's a whole wide world out there. I still prefer digital worlds, but... the graphics over here are great."

"Heh." Hajime smirked. "C'mon. We'd better make it far enough down before it gets dark. Good thing no one's noticed us come up here yet."

"Right."

"Grab onto me. I'll make this quick."

A small smile appeared on her face. "Trying to show off in front of me? That might net you some relationship points."

"Sure. Let's go with that."

Her arms wrapped around him from behind, he started to trek quickly back down the trail they came up. The descent was already going to be faster, but it was even quicker with Hajime himself going down. About halfway down, the brown-haired man realized that Chiaki had passed out from exhaustion. Quickly making his way to one of the mountain "huts" dotted along the trail, he forced open the door with ease and laid her down on the ground gently.

"Told you to take it easy."

"...sorry, Hajime."

"Right before you would start running a fever. I guess we'll spend the night in here."

"Thanks. I could use the nap."

"Guess this is the nice part about sneaking a climb during the off-season. No tourists."

Chiaki crawled over to one of the futons. She tossed off her backpack, jacket and boots, then her gloves, and dug herself deep into a comfy sleeping position. Hajime looked over and saw that the kitchen where staff would prepare a small meal for the climbers during the climbing season was still operational. His embedded luck worked out. To no surprise of course. Even in a somewhat dire situation that could arise from this it ended up not being the case.

His eyes went back to Chiaki who was looking up at the ceiling with a big pout. "Aww... I was hoping we could do it in one day."

"Why? Most people take two days for the hike up."

"Because I wanted to go to the hot springs with you later!"

"W-What?!"

Catching the artificial Hope by surprise, it turned out that his luck wasn't as great as it appeared.

"Hajime-kun. There are barely any mixed onsen these days."

"Hey, I wasn't thinking about that!"

"I don't need talent surgery to know what you're thinking." She went underneath the futon's blanket. "You're probably the only one who really enjoyed the Man's Nut."

"I don't fully get what you mean by that, but fine. I guess you caught me."

She popped out from below the blanket with a gentle smile. "It's okay. I'm just teasing you."

An annoyed sigh came from Hajime. Despite it, he felt pretty content.

"You never got to enjoy a vacation as Kamakura-kun, did you?"

His eyes widened as he thought about what she said for a moment. "No. You're right. I never did. I was just walking around as Enoshima's lapdog."

"No time like the present then, right?"

"Yeah. I'm...having fun."

"Hehe. Thank you, Hajime-kun. That made this trip all the worth it."

"We'll have to go back soon."

"I know. I do miss everyone."

"Yeah, but..."

"Hm?"

"No, it's nothing. Never mind. Goodnight, Chiaki."

"Okay." She turned over in the futon. "Goodnight."

Byakuya was sipping his 100-year-old pu'er tea while sitting in a mobile command center (read: unmarked van) a few blocks away from the Tower of Hope. His subordinates were posted in various areas, keeping the press and any potential security threats outside of the marked perimeter that he set up. He normally was not supposed to be on the field nor even participate in Aliance operations, but considering how much he had invested into the construction of the building, this was more of a personal issue for him.

Hiro and Hina arrived with their own Alliance operatives to help out with the lockdown. The quiet was interrupted by the former SHSL Swimmer's voice.

"...you've got to be kidding me Togami!"

"You've known me for years. I'm not one to joke."

"I mean, I'm all for not getting our hands dirty." Hiro added. "But ain't this a bit much?"

"Think about it logically." The Togami group's new head placed his cup on the table set up by one of his underpaid interns. "If we force our way into Komaeda's twisted game, that would cause an uproar. It would be completely counter-intuitive to all of our efforts thus far."

"Those people are in danger." Hina reminded him. "If we don't do something, they could all die. I picked the best from Yokohama. We're ready to just bust in and get them out in no time flat!"

"And what would the media say, hmm? The National Diet and the Prime Minister have been looking for anything they could exploit to actually impose themselves on the Alliance. Unlike you, I think what my enemies are trying to plot."

"Yeah, but..." Hiro rubbed his chin. "Most of the guys that got whisked away are pretty popular. If they die, wouldn't they just... y'know... blame it on us?"

"Anything can be swept under the rug." The uncaring tone of Byakuya visibly irked Aoi. "Even the deaths of Super High School Level students. Did you not learn anything from the old Hope's Peak Administration?"

"Just when I thought you turned over a new leaf, you go and make me completely disgusted with you!"

"...that's not to say we won't intervene if we have to. But by the time we get to them, it would be too late."

Hina raised her eyebrow. "Huh? What do you mean?"

Byakuya held up a tablet which had a live feed of someone looking around at the other participants. They could see Miu, Leon, Celestia, Great Gozu, and Daisaku with Haiji laying on the floor unmoving.

"You can see that they've been collared. By the time you and your people try and get to them, I'm sure that terrorist would simply murder them all."

"You've got to be joking! Dammit!"

"Asahina."

"...I just don't want to lose any more people. Especially those kids. Naegi trusted us with them."

Byakuya adjusted his glasses. "His trust isn't misplaced. But you can't fight someone like Nagito Komaeda with just brawn. Or have you forgotten our experiences with Junko Enoshima?"

"Guess we can only wait and see." Hiro sighed and laid back in his chair. "Don't take this the wrong way, but it's good to be on the other side again."

"Oh right." Hina clasped her hands together. "You two weren't involved with the Final Killing Game."

"Yeah so, uh, don't feel too bad Hina-chi! Just cheer 'em on. Like how the world cheered us on during our killing game."

"I need some air." The tanned woman left the mobile command center in a hurry.

"Hey, wait!"

"Leave her." The former SHSL Heir ordered.

"...heh. You've gotten better at being considerate."

"What kind of tycoon would I be if I completely disregard my underlings' needs?"

"More like Naegi's influence."

"Hmph. Perhaps. But I'm also confident in how this will turn out."

"Oh?"

"The two operatives I've chosen may be... strange... but they're competent. If things get too dangerous, I trust they won't be completely useless and give up their own lives. But I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up losing their lives either."

"Jeez, Togami-chi."

"A good leader must be able to utilize talent."

"That from a book or something?"

"It's been the case in history for thousands of years. I doubt it would be any different now." Byakuya stood up and faced the former SHSL Shaman. "Speaking of which, I need you to be completely sober. We have work to do."

"Damn. Thought I could slack today. Fine..."

ANote

"Nyeh. Here you go."

A candied cocktail was presented to the former SHSL Confectioner. Her eyes lit up.

"You're so adorable, you know? You didn't screw up either so that's a plus."

Himiko rolled her eyes with a huff and returned to mixing some more drinks.

"...drinking on the job, Ando-san?" A distant voice called out from a few stools down. It was her former friend, Seiko Kimura.

"I don't see why you'd care, Kimura. Besides I'm off the clock. So screw off. I'm not a sad loner like you are."

"I-I'm not alone!"

"Oh, then why aren't you drinking with anyone?"

"I'd ask you the same question."

"Hmph. If you must know, I've been seeing someone."

Seiko's eyes widened. "Someone actually wants to date you?"

"Hey, shut up! And...I guess I'm not exactly seeing him but..."

"Hmph. So you're lying."

Ruruka smirked as she became smug. "He just hasn't seen how great I am yet. Though I'm sure my choice in panties might get him going."

Seiko looked disgusted. "And who is this person you're trying to get with?"

"None of your business! Besides, not like anyone wants to get with a timid little tulip like you anyway."

"M-Maybe. He seems really nice to me."

"Hoh? Someone that sorry for you?"

"Be quiet. He's been visiting me and checking on me every so often. I even g-gave him my favorite pair of underwear. He's so nice. Oh, Naegi-san..."

"Wait, did you just say Naegi?!" Ruruka's eyes narrowed. "Get away from him! He's mine, you feral bitch."

"He'd be happier with someone who helps people. Like me. Not a self-centered, two-faced, selfish woman l-like you!"

"You want to take this outside?"

"I'll rip you apart!"

Himiko had enough of hearing the two women bicker. "Hey. You two are being noisy. I should cast a silence spell on you both. Or maybe call the cops. Besides, I think Naegi is already dating someone already."

The two suddenly cocked their heads at the redheaded bartender at the same time.

"Huh?! Is it Kirigiri? I'm way more woman than she is." Ruruka spat.

"I don't think so. I overheard them talking about a girl that doesn't work here."

The two looked at each other and nodded. They immediately left, probably to stalk Makoto. Or worse. But it wasn't the SHSL Magician's problem. She was thinking to herself about the whole situation. She definitely didn't want to end up like them. She remembered giving Shuichi her favorite pair of bloomers. Then she thought about how cute he would look with fuzzy wolf ears.

She then shook her head violently and went back to focusing on making drinks.