Prologue: Happy Graduation
Day:March 20th Time:10:30 PM Location:Hope's Peak Academy- Gym
The Ultimate Fashionista stepped forward and grabbed the microphone. She had all the stage for herself. ''Welcome, boys and girls!'' She shouted. ''I'm your host, the one and only Junko Enoshima, and this is the pre-graduation party. Now, some of you might be thinking 'what the heck is happening right now' or 'what's that crazy bitch from class A up to now?'.
''Indeed.'' Byakuya cut in. ''I wouldn't word it so vulgarly, but I certainly relate to the sentiment. The letter I received stated this was an extremely important meeting convened by the principal.''
''That was a little white lie'' Enoshima pouted slightly and started speaking in a cutesy voice. There were a few raised eyebrows among the crowd inside the gym, but many of them were already used to her shenanigans. ''But it really is important. All forty-eight of us are graduating tomorrow, right? Isn't that worth celebrating?''
''Shouldn't we celebrate tomorrow, after we graduate?'' Soda asked with a confused expression.
Junko put on glasses. ''Actually, not at all. We're at the moment where everything we've dreamed of is within our reach, but we haven't gotten quite to that point yet. That excitement and anticipation it's the very definition of hope. Isn't that what this proud institution stands for?''
Komaeda started clapping. ''That's very true. As students of Hope's Peak Academy, we should indulge in this hope.''
''Yeah, our hope has never been greater.'' Junko started drooling. ''That's why it has to happen now...''
''If this is all you have to say, I'll be leaving now.'' Ryoma turned around and started walking towards the door.
''Stop right there, you fuckhole!'' Enoshima shouted as she sticked her tongue out. ''That kinda crap is the reason we had to lie in the first place. Some of you are just fucking antisocial like that!''
''Goodbye.'' Maki also turned around. Byakuya followed her.
''You guys are breaking my heart.'' Junko said with tears in her eyes. ''After all the work me and the class reps put in to organize everything...''
''The class reps?'' Shuichi looked at Kaede.
She nodded and pointed to all the decorations, tables, food and other items that were decking the gym. ''Do you think Junko would be able to pull all of this on her own?''
''The school wouldn't let her use their facilities without some support.'' Kyoko pointed out.
''When she first came to us with her idea, we thought it was a little weird, but then we realized it could be fun.'' Makoto said.
''We even prepared a speech for it.'' Nanami added without moving her eyes from her handheld.
''Really?'' Hinata asked.
''Duh.'' Junko said. ''What kind of celebration doesn't include some long, boring speech? Come on, guys, let's hear it.''
Kaede glared at Junko, but she didn't say anything. She climbed upstage alongside Naegi and Chiaki, who kept playing her game. The trio moved towards the microphone and Kaede put some papers on the lectern. While she talked, Makoto blushed and scratched the back of his neck, and Chiaki just kept nodding, her gaze still fixated on the screen.
''Dear classmates. As the class representatives of the 77th promotion of Hope's Peak Academy, we couldn't be prouder. There are three different classes gathered here today, and even within the same class, we can't really say that all of us have really become friends in these two years. However, we are all partners, and nobody can't deny that. That's why we want every single one of you to engage in this party today. Tomorrow, each of us will take their own path in life. It's possible that we'll never see each other again. So, for at least one day, we would like to party all together and get to know everyone better. Please do us this favor.'' After Kaede finished, the three class reps bowed their heads in unison and the crowd burst into cheers, applause and whistles.
''I can't leave after all that, can I?'' Ryoma said as he adjusted his beanie.
''I'm so moved.'' Kokichi said with fake tears in his eyes.
''That's our class rep!'' Miu shouted. ''Kaede might be flat-chested, but she was born for this shit.''
''I-If she's saying Akamatsu is flat-chested, what would she call me?'' Toko muttered.
''Can't say the other two impressed me, though.'' Rantaro commented.
''If we're being honest, I never expected them to become class representatives.'' Shuichi said with a thoughtful expression. ''From what I know about them, I expected Princess Nevermind to represent class B and Ishimaru for class A.''
''Sonia is fine, Shuichi.'' The princess replied. ''I came to this country so I could feel like just a normal girl for once in my life. I would not want to be in a relevant position if I can help it. Furthermore, Chiaki is a very sweet young girl that always does her best to take care of all us. We could not hope for a better delegate.''
''That's right.'' Naegi said as he walked out of the stage with the other class reps. ''You shouldn't underestimate Chiaki. She might be shy, but she wrote most of that speech. When she sets her mind to something, there's no stopping her. I don't have anything to say for myself, though. I'm pretty useless. I only got the post by lottery.''
Kaede sighed and grabbed him by his shoulders. ''How many times do I have to tell you to be more confident? You've worked as hard as the rest of us, so you should be proud of that. Besides, girls love confidence in man.'' She winked.
''You say that, but between Naegi and Saihara, I'm starting to think you have a thing for shy, insecure boys.'' Himiko said.
The pianist blushed. ''That's not it at all.''
''So class A chose their representative via lottery?'' Korekiyo mused. ''The amount of decisions humans leave to chance is fascinating.''
''I offered myself for the position, but sadly, my candidacy was rejected.'' Taka said.
''We thought Mr. Ishimaru would take it a little too seriously.'' Hifumi explained.
''And what's wrong with that!?'' Kaito shouted. ''You gotta put passion in what you do!''
''That's the spirit, Momota!'' Nekomaru shouted louder.
''I wholehearted agree! '' Taka shouted even louder. ''I would have done my best to make sure nobody breaks any rules!''
''If you are so concerned about rules, perhaps you should stop breaking noise regulations.'' Byakuya said.
''I can see why you said no to that.'' Fuyuhiko commented. ''That shit would get annoying pretty fast. It's been only three seconds and I'm already pissed off. Don't know how you can put up with this bastard on a daily basis.''
''Are you talking shit about my bro, shorty?'' Mondo cracked his knuckles.
''S-shorty!?'' Kuzuryu clenched his fist in anger. ''I dare you to say that again, motherfucker!''
''Can all that crap wait until the hot chick finishes talking?'' Junko asked from the stage.
''Do you have more to say?'' Kyoko asked.
''Just that, even if we have no teacher supervision tonight, we shouldn't go too crazy. This is a school facility, after all. And more importantly, I'm the one that's gonna have to explain any dubious stains, so try to control your hormones. That goes for you, Mukuro. We can see the way you're staring at Naegi.''
''T-that was supposed to be a secret, Junko.'' Mukuro muttered with a blush on her face.
''Lastly, let's talk about the music. The Ultimate Pop Sensation herself will be in charge!''
Suddenly, the entire stage was covered in smoke, and when it dissipated, Sayaka Maizono was standing there instead of Junko, with a microphone in her hand and dressed for the occasion.
''She said she was going to the bathroom.'' Chihiro said.
''So that's what was taking her so long.'' Hiro added. ''I knew something was up, but I assumed it was constipation.''
''Why didn't anyone tell Ibuki about this!?'' The Ultimate Musician yelled.
''Because your music is only suited for very particular tastes.'' Peko replied.
Enoshima put a crown on her head. ''By the power given to us by the Council of Awesomeness, we declare this party started!''
''I would like to dedicate the next song to Makoto Naegi, class rep of class A and a very dear friend.'' Sayaka said.
''To me?'' Makoto was looking at her, rapt.
Ikusaba stared at them from one of the corners of the gym. Sonia approached her.
''Why are you alone, Mukuro?'' She asked.
''I'm not as sociable as Junko.'' The soldier replied. She glanced at her sister, that was dancing with Komaeda.
''You really are polar opposites. It is hard to believe you are twins sometimes.''
''You're not the first to say that.''
''Mukuro, you are the Ultimate Soldier, Am I right?'' Sonia asked.
Mukuro nodded. ''Why do you ask?''
''My kingdom is thinking of expanding our armed forces with some tanks, but we do not know whether to buy T-90s or Leclercs.'' Nevermind explained. ''I was hoping you could share your expert opinion.''
''It depends. What kind of war are you going to use them in?'' Mukuro asked with an uncharacteristically enthusiastic voice.
''Hopefully none. They are just for the defense.''
''And what kind of terrain is more prominent in your kingdom.?''
''Novoselic is a small country hidden in the mountains of Europe.''
''Then you don't need tanks. Buy antiaircraft missiles instead.''
''Thank you four assistance.'' Sonia bowed her head. ''I will inform the minister.''
Not far from there, Pekoyama was leaning against a wall while Kirumi talked to her.
''I was taken aback when Fuyuhiko revealed you worked for the Kuzuryu clan.''The maid commented.
''So was I, to be honest.'' Peko replied. ''He's always insisted on keeping our relationship hidden. I guess he's starting to get over his complexes. But for the sake of clarification, I don't work for him. I live for him.''
''I see.'' Kirumi smiled. ''Putting someone else before yourself...I can certainly relate to that.''
''Spoken like a true maid.''
''Was that a hint mockery I perceived?''
''No. But I certainly wouldn't put the two of us on the same category.'' Peko reached for her wooden sword. ''The things a maid does for her master, and the things a swordswoman does for her master...couldn't be more different.''
''Perhaps for an ordinary maid. But regardless, your master seems to be getting into trouble.'' Tojo pointed at Fuyuhiko, that was yelling at Owada. ''Do you intend to intervene?''
''Only if it gets out of hand. Fuyuhiko gets very angry when he thinks I'm overprotecting him.''
''Why the fuck do you even care about that asshole!?'' Fuyuhiko yelled. ''Are you two going to get married or something!?''
''Are you calling my bro gay, you fucking runt!?'' Mondo yelled back.
''Even if he fucks you, he wouldn't be gay, because you're a pussy!''
''That's it! Don't look Harukawa, because I'm going to beat the shit out of this little kid!''
''Bring it on, motherfucker!''
Before they could start fighting, Gonta grabbed them both by the back of their collars. ''Please don't fight. Gentleman not do that.''
''Well said, Gonta.'' Mahiru was standing next to him. ''You should learn from Gonta. Being a man isn't about shouting loudly, it's about taking responsibility!''
''What the fuck do you know about being a man, bitch!?'' Fuyuhiko shouted.
''Gentleman not call lady that ugly word.'' Gonta said.
''I don't give a fuck what gentlemen do, four-eyes!'' Fuyuhiko kicked a nearby table, which sent a bottle flying.''At least I know how to fucking talk!''
''Let it go, dude.'' Mondo said. ''You're acting like an actual child now.''
The bottle was flying directly towards Chihiro's face, but Tenko grabbed it just in time.
''T-thanks.'' Fujisaki said.
''Degenerates males and their stupid fights.'' Tenko commented with a frown. ''Always causing trouble for everyone.''
''Not all guys are like that, though.''
''Don't fool yourself. Testosterone turns them into troublemakers before they even come out of the womb.''
''That's a little...''
''By the way, you are a programmer, right?'' Chabashira didn't let him finish. She suddenly started blushing and playing with her fingers. ''I would like to learn sometime. Would you teach me?''
''Nobody is buying that nonsense, Chabashira.'' Akane said as she stuffed her mouth with snacks. ''If you want to ask the loli out, just do it.''
''Don't call her that.'' Hina said while she stole a donut from Akane's hand.
''Give that back!'' Akane jumped on her and they started wrestling on the floor, knocking down several tables.
''D-don't listen to them, Chihiro!'' Tenko shouted, now completely red. ''I swear I'm not thinking anything weird! That's what a degenerate male would do!''
Someone get me out of here. Chihiro was about to pretend to faint when he felt a finger on his back. He turned around to see Nanami, offering him a console.
''Want to play Mario Kart with me?'' She asked.
Fujisaki nodded and hugged her. ''T-thank you. You're amazing, Chiaki.''
The ultimate gamer blushed slightly.
The two walked together to the bleachers and sat on them. Nekomaru and Sakura approached them.
''That's how you plan to get stronger!?'' Nidai asked.
''I thought our training didn't start until tomorrow?'' Chihiro said.
''We haven't even started and you're already giving excuses!? The fist thing we need to work on is that attitude!''
''I-I'll do my best.''
''That's better! I even found you a sparring partner!'' He pointed to Sakura.
''What!?'' Chihiro's eyes went wide.
''Don't worry.'' Sakura said. ''I know how to control my strenght. I want to get stronger, too.''
''Is that even possible?'' Chiaki asked.
''There's always room to improve. And Nekomaru is the Ultimate Team Manager, after all. ''
''What about you, Chiaki!?'' Nidai said. ''Would you join us!? I doubt you'll be able to keep that figure if all you do is play games! Hahahahaha!''
''No thanks.'' Chiaki replied as she turned on her console.
Next to the door, Maki was trying to leave, but Kaito was pulling her arm.
''C'mon, Maki Roll.'' He said. ''Don't be like that.''
''Momota is right.'' Taka nodded. ''Leaving now would be disrespectful to all your fellow students.''
''To think there exists someone as annoying as Kaito...'' Harukawa sighed.
''Why do you bother arguing?'' Ryoma said ''You always end up doing what Kaito says.''
''Is Mr. Momota really that convincing?'' Hifumi asked.
''Kaito has charisma, that's true.'' Tsumugi explained. ''But this is more about Maki being a textbook tsundere type.''
''Oh, I see. That's cute. Although I prefer Kuuderes myself. 2D Kuuderes to be more precise.''
''Well, Maki only has eyes for Kaito anyway.''
The Ultimate Child Caregiver glared at the two of them. ''Do you want to die?''
''Impossible!'' Gundham exclaimed from a nearby table.
''So I was right?'' Himiko asked. ''Your card was the five of hearts?''
''How can a low level demon such as yourself have access to the all-seeing eye!?''
''I'm not a low level demon. I'm a mage.''
''Well, I said ten of hearts.'' Hiro said. ''I got the suit right. That's like, 50 percent right, isn't it? Better than usual.''
''Hmph.'' Gundham scoffed. ''You're but a mere mortal, still trying to grasp the rules of the multiverse. However, Ludenberg said the four of hearts. A very close prediction. Tell me, woman, what circle of hell are you channeling your powers from?''
''I don't believe in heaven or hell.'' Celeste smiled. ''It was just a gamble, nothing more.''
''There's no heaven or hell.'' Angie said. ''There's only Atua.''
''Why didn't you try to divine my card, servant of God?'' Tanaka asked.
''The powers of Atua shouldn't be used to play games.''
''Perhaps it's not yet time. But you, the emissary of Elysium, and me, Hell incarnate, are destined to do battle.''
''Let's leave that for afters, shall we?'' Celestia said as she started to shuffle the cards. ''Would you join me in a game of poker?''
On another table, the Ultimate Imposter was eating everything he could reach. Byakuya was staring at him from across the table.
''Why do you insist on mocking me?'' He asked.
''Mocking you?'' The Imposter replied. ''I'm Byakuya Togami, the Ultimate Affluent Progeny.''
''Tch. You lack the finesse necessary to go by such a title.''
''Perhaps it's you that doesn't have the adequate attitude to one day lead the Togami family.''
''You think you understand what it means to be a Togami? How foolish. Only those who grow as one know what it takes to achieve true success.''
''M-master is right!'' Toko shouted. ''Y-you aren't even a real Togami. And he's w-way hotter than you, too. I'd never have a dream of you p-peeing on me.''
''Now, now, don't be so quick to close doors, Fukawa.'' Teruteru said. ''Everyone has their own appeal. Don't you now that big men are big everywhere?''
Byakuya stood up from his chair. ''I think I'll be leaving now.''
In front of the stage, Mioda was dancing excitedly to Sayaka's tune. Leon danced his way towards her.
''Ibuki is not impressed by those clumsy moves!'' She shouted.
''Have you thought about what I asked you?'' Kuwata asked.
''I don't want to be in a group with you! Ibuki told you already!''
''But why!?''
''Cuz you don't even like music that much. You just want to get laid. Ibuki is all about passion!''
''I like music for real, I promise. What do I have to do to convince you?''
''Ibuki has an idea! Why don't you become my disciple instead?''
''What?''
''If you really have what it takes, Ibuki will teach you all the secrets to her unique music style!''
''I guess I can work with that...''
''That's not nearly enough enthusiasm!''
''Ok! I'll do it, Ibuki! You'll see!''
''That's better!''
Near them, Rantaro was talking to Mikan.
''Mind dancing with me?'' He asked with a smile.
''M-me?'' She blushed. ''I-I'm too clumsy to dance.''
''You can bet on that!'' Saionji came out of nowhere and kicked her in the shin.
Mikan fell on the floor in an awkward position and gave everyone a peek of her underwear.
Hiyoko started laughing, but Kokichi sneaked up behind her and undid the sash of her kimono, exposing her breasts to everyone in the room.
''Help me, Mahiru!'' She run off crying.
''Tsch.'' Kazuichi sighed from the other side of the gym. '' She's all grown-up now, but she still acts like a child.''
''It's rude to look away when you're talking to someone, you dick!'' Miu shouted. ''If you want to see boobs that much, look at these.''
''Yeah, sorry. You wanted to show me what Keebo can do, right?''
''You were the one that wanted to see it, shithead!''
''I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this.'' Keebo said. ''Isn't it a little robophobic to show me off like a toy?''
''You really are something else, aren't you?'' Kazuichi asked with excitement.
''Oh, you bet.'' Miu drooled. ''But some of the modifications I've made on him are secret.''
''Now I'm 100% sure that I'm not comfortable with this.'' Keebo muttered.
At a nearby table, Kyoko, Shuichi, Kaede, Hajime and Kiyo were talking.
''So you're a detective too, Saihara?'' Kyoko asked.
''Yeah.'' He replied. ''I don't think my skills can compare to yours, though.''
''How many times do I have to tell you to be more confident, Shuichi?'' Kaede sighed.
''Yeah, sorry.'' He laughed sheepishly.
''On another note, is it true that you don't have a talent, Hinata?'' Shinguji asked.
''Yeah.'' Hajime replied. ''I got transferred from the Reserve Course a year ago. It's an experiment to see if someone that lacks a talent can keep up with the Main Course.''
''Would it be rude to ask why it was you who was selected?''
''I'm not too sure myself. They interviewed everyone and chose me. I guess I was pretty enthusiastic about it, and my grades were good. Chiaki also put in a good word for me. We were friends before that. But I doubt a class rep could have that much influence.''
''Then we can assume that it was your hard work that brought you here. Kekeke. Struggle is innate to humanity. How beautiful.''
''It doesn't matter how hard you work, trash can only be trash.'' Nagito walked towards them. ''Me and Hajime are the same. We can't hope to be at your level.''
''Don't say that!'' Kaede shouted. ''Everyone can...'' She fell flat on the table before she could finish the sentence.
''Kaede!'' Shuichi shouted just before fainting next to her.
All throughout the gym, people started collapsing.
''I'm not sure what to say now. '' Nagito smirked. ''So I guess I'll just say...Happy graduation.''
Day:March 21th Time: 9:45 AM Location:?
''Makoto, wake up!''
Makoto felt someone shaking his shoulders and opened his eyes to see a couple of purple irises staring back at him. He realized he was sitting on a desk, inside some classroom.
''Kaede?'' He yawned. ''Did I fall asleep in a meeting of class representatives?''
''Don't you remember?'' The ultimate pianist crossed her arms in thought. ''We were in the pre-graduation party, and then...I honestly don't know. All I know is that my sight got blurry all of a sudden. I think I might have collapsed.''
''That's right!'' Makoto jolted up from the chair. ''People were falling down left and right! Is everyone all right!?''
''I don't know.'' Kaede replied. ''I just woke up, too. But if we're fine, then they should be ok as well, right?''
''I agree.'' Naegi nodded. ''Thinking about the worst won't do anyone any good.''
Suddenly, they both started hearing slow claps, and Komaeda emerged from the shadows.
''Your optimism is really admirable.'' He said.
''Nagito!?'' Kaede asked. ''How long have you been there? Do you know what's going on?''
''I woke up a while ago. I've been waiting for you two.''
''Then why didn't you just call us?'' Makoto asked.
''It would be rude for trash like me to bother people of your caliber.''
''Why are you always saying stuff like that?'' Kaede sighed. ''I'm going to add you to my list of good boys in serious need of self-esteem, with Makoto and Shuichi.''
''What?'' Makoto grimaced. ''Well, anyway, we should go and try to find the others.''
''Where are we, though?'' Kaede wondered aloud. ''I don't recall ever being in this classroom.''
Day: March 21st Time: 10:05 AM Location:?
Chihiro slowly woke up and saw Chiaki standing in front on him. He looked around and he realized he was in some kind of A/V room, although much bigger than the one in Hope's Peak. Even so, it looked strangely familiar.
''You've finally woken up.'' Nanami said.
''What's going on?'' Chihiro asked.
''Huh?'' Chiaki tilted her head. ''You don't know? I was about to ask the same thing. Everything started changing suddenly. I though it was you doing it.''
''What?'' Chihiro asked with a confused expression. ''Me? What do you mean? How could I have anything to do with...''He came to a sudden realization. ''Wait a minute. This place...I remember where I saw it. But...How is this possible?''
Day: March 21st Time: 10:18 AM Location: ?
Hiro woke up, sweating and panting.
''What the hell, man!?'' He shouted. ''What was that!? Did I kick the bucket? Is this heaven? Jesus, are you around here? Buddha? Vishnu? Izanagi? Quetzalcoatl? Who's in charge here?'' He looked around and realized he was in some kind of school playground. Chabashira and Yumeno were playing on a seesaw. ''What's going on!? Did you two die, too!? Or did we all get abducted by the seesaw aliens?''
''Calm down, Yasuhiro.'' A voice said behind him. He turned around and saw Angie sitting on the ground, with her legs crossed, in a meditation pose. ''We're all fine. Atua protected us. We were just waiting for you.''
''We tried to wake you up, but you just kept snoring no matter what we did.''Tenko huffed. ''Why do you degenerate males always sleep so much?''
''So what's up with the seesaw?'' Hagakure asked.
''We were just killing time until you woke up.'' Chabasira smiled. ''Himiko loves seesaws.''
''No I don't.'' Himiko said coldly. ''How old do you think I am?''
''It's okay, Himiko. You don't have to admit it. Just enjoy it.''
''What a pain.'' Yumeno sighed.
''But I didn't dream that up, right?'' Hiro asked. ''Everyone just started falling down. I though the food was poisoned or something.''
''It's possible.'' Angie said. ''But I entrusted all our souls to Atua. Did you do the same, Himiko?''
''I actually forgot about Atua.'' The Ultimate Magician replied. ''Sorry.''
''It's okay. Even if you forget Atua, Atua never forgets you.''
''I didn't know you were a believer in Atua, Yumeno.'' Hagakure commented.
''My magic is really powerful.'' Himiko said. ''But not powerful enough to make me a D-Cup.''
''That's what you pray to Atua for!?'' Tenko flailed her arms in shock and fell off the seesaw.
''You should join us, too, Hiro.'' Angie said. ''You seemed to be a little religiously confused earlier. Atua is the one true god.''
''Maybe I'll give this Atua a try.'' Hiro scratched his head. ''Does he know what's going on.''
''Atua knows everything.'' Angie stood up. ''However, he encourages us to look for the others and find the answers for ourselves.''
''What a pain.'' Himiko muttered.
Day: March 21st Time:10:31 AM Location:?
Keebo woke up in a jail cell.
''Have I been arrested?'' He wondered aloud. ''I don't recall doing anything that would warrant detention. Is this some kind of robophobic persecution?''
''Kekeke.'' A voice chuckled behind him. ''You should pay more attention to your surroundings, Keebo.''
He turned around and realized he wasn't alone. Kiyo, Tanaka, Mioda and Enoshima were also inside the cell.
''I'm glad you're here, though.'' Kiyo continued. ''Our companions are feisty enough to take a toll on anyone's sanity. Still, it's admirable that they can maintain their energy in such a situation. Humanity is beautiful.''
Junko grabbed the bars and started screaming. ''Let me out already, assholes! I'm Junko fucking Enoshima!''
''Ibuki can't be contained by some bars!'' Mioda shouted. ''If you don't open the door, I'm gonna rock this place to the ground!''
''Yeah, do that!'' Junko said in a cutesy voice. ''I love your music!''
''There's no need for that.'' Gundham said. ''If they think a Master of Evil will be deterred by something so mundane, then their lives won't last much longer. Go forth and find the key to our salvation, Dark Devas of Destruction!''
His four hamsters jumped out of his clothes and run out of the cell.
''Can someone tell me why are we here?'' Keebo asked.
''None here can.'' Tanaka replied. ''We all awoke inside this mortal prison. However, our enemy must posses great power if they were able to take me, the Supreme Overlord of Ice, by surprise.''
''You remember what happened in the party, right?'' Kiyo added. ''Everyone collapsed.''
''Then they could be in danger.'' The Ultimate Robot said. ''We should look for them.''
''Once my servants return, I shall use all my might to find them.'' Gundham said with a smirk.
''So we have to wait here?'' Mioda asked. ''But Ibuki hates not doing anything!''
''How depressing.'' Junko said as she stared at the floor.
Day: March 21st Time:10:36 AM Location: ?
Kokichi laced his arms behind his back and entered the building. A police station? What is going on? There were only tables and computers inside. It seemed like a generic office. I expected something more interesting.
''You!'' Suddenly, a tiny girl angrily pointed a finger at him. She was so small he hadn't noticed her before. She kept her blond hair in two pigtails and was wearing a kimono. She looked strangely familiar.
''Saionji?'' Oma tilted his head. ''Did you shrink or something?''
''You tell me!'' Hiyoko yelled. ''I bet you're behind this!''
''You got me.'' Oma smiled. ''It's true, this is all my doing.''
''Give me back my boobies!'' Hiyoko jumped on him and tackled him to the floor.
The noise woke up Toko, who was lying on the floor under a table. She got up and watched as Hiyoko shook Oma by his shirt.
''What is this!?'' She squealed as she hug herself. ''ShotaxLoli? The most forbidden of forbidden fruits! I think I'm going to get put on a watch list just by being here!''
''Keep me out of your disgusting fantasies, you dirty pig!'' Saionji shouted when she noticed her.
Oma took advantage of the distraction and pushed Hiyoko to the floor. Then he noticed a hamster running with a key on its mouth and grabbed it. He saw another one running towards a door on the back of the office and he followed it.
He found himself in a narrow corridor. At the end of it there was a flight of stairs leading down, and on its left side there was a big cell full of people.
''Kokichi?'' Keebo asked. ''Is that the key?''
''Probaly.'' Oma smirked.
''Then what are you waiting for!?'' Ibuki yelled. ''Let us out!''
''Only if Tanaka admits that I am the most evil person in the world.''
''Never.'' Gumdham replied. ''If you wish to test our difference in foul power, let us exchange our most maleficent blows.''
''You two are as immature as ever, aren't you?'' A voice sighed from the stairs. Everyone turned to see Aoi Asahina. Shuichi and Sakura were behind her.
''What's down there?'' Kokichi asked.
''A forensics lab.'' Shuichi replied. ''It's quite interesting, actually.''
''Can someone get us out of here already!?'' Junko shouted.
Without saying a word, Ogami grabbed one of the bars from the door of the cell and pulled it until the door opened.
''What overwhelming power!'' Gundham exclaimed.
''That's Sakura for you.'' Hina smiled.
''But she broke the lock.'' Oma said. ''Now we can't lock anyone inside.''
''Why would we need to do that?'' Junko asked in a cutesy voice. ''We're all so nice and good!''
''Well, don't complain later if some troublemaker ruins everyone's day.'' Kokichi smiled. ''I'm talking about myself, in case it wasn't clear.''
''Even if we locked you up, you possess the ability of lockpicking.'' Keebo commented.
''That was supposed to be a secret, Keebo.'' Kokichi cried fake tears. ''I feel so betrayed. I knew a robot could never understand human emotion.''
''That's robophobic.''
Day: March 21st Time:10:47 AM Location:?
Mikan opened her eyes in a hospital bed.
''Is this the infirmary? Did I fall and hit my head again?''
''I can't say you didn't.'' A voice chuckled above her. She looked up to see the Ultimate Astronaut. ''But I assure you you're not the only one.''
''Momota?'' Mikan yawned. ''Did you bring me here?''
''Nope.'' Kaito replied. ''I also woke up here. I did put you on the bed, though. I couldn't just let a lady sleep on the floor.''
''T-thank you.'' Mikan blushed. ''But do you know what happened? This doesn't look like the school infirmary.''
''No idea.'' Momota scratched his head. ''Everyone just started keeling over all of a sudden. Do you think it could have been food poisoning or something?''
''But I don't remember everyone eating.'' Mikan muttered.
''Then what about the drinks? Everyone had one to toast.''
''I guess it's possible. But fainting is not a normal effect of food poisoning, specially in such a short time. Only a drug could do something like that.''
''So you think we were drugged!?'' Kaito shouted. ''That's a brilliant deduction, Tsumiki! As expected from the Ultimate Nurse.''
''I-It's just a random guess.'' Mikan started playing with her fingers.'' I'm not smart. Actually, I'm kinda dumb. Hiyoko says I'm the dumbest in our class.''
''Nonsense!'' Momota clenched his fists. ''You should be more proud of yourself! Like me! I'm Kaito Momota, Luminary of the Stars! Now it's your turn.''
''My turn? For what?''
''For yelling! Something like...'Mikan Tsumiki, Mistress of the Human Body!''
''I'm s-sorry, Momota.'' Tsumiki blushed. ''I can't say something so embarrassing.''
''Fine. But call me Kaito.''
''T-then please call me M-Mikan as well.''
Day: March 21st Time:11:02 AM Location:?
Maki observed the exhibited weapons. Everything that had been used to kill people at some point in history was on display there, from prehistoric spears made of sticks and stones to modern military assault rifles. There was also an assortment of torture devices and other things tangentially related to weapons, like targets in various shapes and dolls used for training. Maki picked up a pistol and shot a straw doll square in the forehead.
''SIG-Pro 2022. The weapon of choice of the French police force.'' A voice said behind Maki. She turned around and saw Mukuro Ikusaba. The Ultimate Soldier. I should watch out for her. I don't know what's happening yet, but she'd be the most dangerous enemy here, should it come to that. ''You have good taste, Harukawa. Do you like weapons?''
''I hate them.'' She said coldly as she put the gun back in its place.
''Oh.'' Ikusaba seemed disappointed at the answer.
''That's some good aim you have there, child caregiver!'' A loud voice echoed through the room as Nidai entered. ''With the right attitude and a good manager, you could become the Ultimate Sharpshooter!''
''Not interested.'' Maki replied.
''Too bad!'' Nekomaru yelled. ''By the way, do you know where the bathroom is in this museum!? I want to take a shit!''
''At the end of the hallway. How did you miss something so obvious?''
''Cut me some slack, woman! I just woke up thirty seconds ago!''
''Of course.'' Harukawa muttered. If he had been awake, there's no way I wouldn't have heard him.
Day: March 21st Time:11:34 AM Location:?
Mondo and Peko were walking through a forest.
''Tell me, Pekoyama.'' Owada said. ''Why does a cool chick like you waste her time with a loser like Kuzuryu?''
Without saying a word, Peko tackled him to the ground and put her sword to his neck. ''I won't tolerate any debasing of the honor of my Master.''
''Woah. That's going a little fuckin' overboard, don't you think?'' Mondo asked. ''Do you have the hots for him or something? Why don't you pull this crap when we pick fights?''
''Fuyuhiko would scold me if I did something like this in front of him.'' Pekoyama replied. ''He's quite prideful. He doesn't like being protected in any sense.''
''By the way, when did you get a real sword?'' Owada asked. ''I thought you always went around with a wooden katana.''
''I'm surprised myself. When I woke up, someone had taken the trouble of changing my sword for a real one, even wrapping it with the same sheath.''
''Please no fight.'' Suddenly, Gonta appeared from between the trees. ''Gentleman no hit ladies, Mondo.''
''I know that shit, big lug.'' Mondo scoffed. ''Does it look like I'm the fucking attacker here?''
''You shouldn't underestimate a woman.'' Peko sighed as she stood up. Then she offered Owada her hand. ''That said, I have no intention cutting someone unwilling to defend themselves.''
''That's settled, then.'' Mondo accepted her hand and got up. ''Now let's find the others and see if they know what the fuck is up with this goddam place.
Day: March 21st Time: 11:59 AM Location:?
Akane, Fuyuhiko and Miu walked down the path.
''How much longer do we have to walk?'' Iruma complained. ''Why the fuck didn't we stay on the beach?''
''If you wanted to stay there, you could have.'' Fuyuhiko replied. ''You think I want to listen your bitching?''
''Have you never seen a goddamn shark movie, baby face?'' Miu raised her finger. ''A hottie like me, alone on the beach? I'd be dead in five minutes!''
The Ultimate Yakuza clenched his fist in anger. ''Call me that again and I'm gonna sell your ugly ass to a fucking whorehouse.''
''A w-whorehouse!?'' Iruma blushed and started panting.
''What the fuck are you doing now!?''
''Guys, if you're going to fuck, just do it already.'' Akane smirked.
''You shut up too!'' Fuyuhiko screamed. ''Goddammit, why did I have to get stuck with the fucking bimbos!?''
''Hey, look.'' Owari ignored him and pointed to a road sign in front of them. ''Seems like we've gotten somewhere.''
The sign said 'Welcome to Despairville.'
Day:March 21st Time:12:00 PM Location:?
Ryoma got out of the chair through the side door and found himself in some kind of garden where many stone slabs were planted. Kirigiri was crouching next to one of them, examining it. Hoshi approached her.
''Find something interesting?'' He asked.
''These things seem to be tombstones.'' Kyoko replied. ''However, there are no names engraved on them. I've counted exactly 48 of them.''
''48, huh?'' Ryoma adjusted his beanie. ''Just like our promotion. How ominous.''
Day:March 21st Time: 12:03 PM Location:?
Byakuya felt someone shaking him awake. He opened his eyes and realized he was sitting in the first row of an auditorium, with that bootleg version of himself in front of him.
''May I get an explanation for this situation?'' He demanded.
''I'm afraid I'm not aware of any.'' The imposter replied. ''For now, we should check on her.'' He turned around and pointed to the stage, where Sayaka was lying.
''I'd rather investigate the surroundings than play the role of an alarm clock.''
''She's your classmate.'' The fake frowned. ''Aren't you even a little bit concerned? We can't even tell if she's alive from here.''
''Why wouldn't she?'' Togami smirked. ''If whoever did this wanted to kill, they most certainly would have started with the heir to the Togami family, not a mere pop sensation. I'm the one that could actually pose a threat to whatever plans they may have. My life is the most valuable one here, so as long as I'm alive, that means everyone else is. So if you want to look for them, be my guest. Meanwhile, I'll be solving the mystery.''
Day: March 21st Time:12:16 PM Location:?
Amami came out of the cold store. Hajime and Shirogane were waiting for him in the kitchen.
''You've taken your time.'' Hinata said.
''That place is huge.'' Rantaro shrugged. ''There's enough food there to feed 50 people for a year. By the way, I'm glad to see you up and about, Tsumugi.''
''No need to worry about plain old me.'' Shirogane replied. ''Did you find something in there?''
''Nope.'' Amami answered. ''Not that I expected to find anything special in the first place. But if someone had been there, their life would have been in danger, so I thought I might as well check. Call it an Ultimate Adventurer precaution.''
''You're so cool, Rantaro.'' Tsumugi smiled. ''Like an actual anime character. I'm so plain all I can do is cosplay as them.''
''At least you have a talent.'' Hajime chuckled. ''I'm sorry Shirogane, but I'm afraid I'm the plainest of them all.''
''You think so?'' Shirogane frowned. ''I once forgot to show my ticket at the movie theater and nobody said anything.''
''That's not so weird.'' Hinata rebutted. ''The teachers keep forgetting I exist. Chiaki has to remind them every week that I was transferred from the Reserve Course.''
''Really? Well, I once accidentally entered the boys' bathroom and nobody noticed.''
''This is the weirdest argument I've ever heard.'' Rantaro laughed.
Day: March 21st Time: 12:24 PM Location: ?
Sonia and Celeste were inside a casino. Next to them, Hifumi was lying on the floor. Celeste kicked his stomach.
''Ack!'' He screamed as he opened his eyes. ''Is this heaven? Nah, it can't be. It's not 2D.''
Sonia put a hand to her mouth in shock. ''That was rather uncalled for, Celestia.''
''Oh dear.'' Celeste chuckled. ''If you knew him, you'd know it was completely warranted.''
''So, ladies, why are we in a casino?'' Yamada asked as he got up.
''We do not know that ourselves.'' Sonia replied. ''For now, we should focus on finding our classmates.''
''Indeed.'' Ludenberg agreed. ''Although I must admit I'm tempted to stay here. I feel at home.''
''You are the Ultimate Gambler, are you not?'' Nevermind put her fingers together. ''May I ask to teach me to play poker and such games? I'm quite faulty at games of chance.''
''Gladly, my regal friend.'' Celeste replied.
Day: March 21st Time: 12:48 PM Location: ?
Leon, Koizumi, Hanamura and Soda entered the hotel. In the reception desk, they found a box full of keys.
Mahiru picked one up. ''They have labels attached to them.'' She noticed. ''This one says...'Junko Enoshima'? What?''
''They all have our names.'' Teruteru said as he checked other keys one by one.
''So they're for us?'' Kazuichi scratched his head.
''Seems so.'' Kuwata pointed to a diagram of the hotel in the wall.
The first floor was composed of the reception and a lobby, and there were another four floors with twelve rooms each. The rooftop was accessible as well. Each of the floors from second to five was made out of hallway that connected the stairs to go down to the stairs to go up and six rooms on each side. The diagram even showed their names on each of them.
1st F
Lobby-Stairs to 2ndF-Reception-Exit
2ndF
Stairs to 3rdF
201 Mukuro Ikusaba 212 Hajime Hinata
202 Sakura Ogami 211 Kazuichi Soda
203 Kokichi Oma 210 Gundham Tanaka
204 Gonta Gokuhara 209 Himiko Yumeno
205 Hifumi Yamada 208 Yasuhiro Hagakure
206 Kirumi Tojo 207 Leon Kuwata
Stairs to 1stF
3rdF
Stairs to 4thF
301 Chihiro Fujisaki 312 Makoto Naegi
302 Koreiyo Shinguji 311 Kaede Akamatsu
303 K1-B0 310 Nagito Komaeda
304 Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu 309 Mondo Owada
305 Aoi Asahina 308 Angie Yonaga
306 Rantaro Amami 307 Ryoma Hoshi
Stairs to 2ndF
4thF
Stairs to 5th floor
401 Chiaki Nanami 412 Nekomaru Nidai
402 Tenko Chabashira 411 Akane Owari
403 Miu Iruma 410 Kiyotaka Ishimaru
404 Toko Fukawa 409 Ibuki Mioda
405 Teruteru Hanamura 408 Tsumugi Shirogane
406 Shuichi Saihara 407 Kyoko Kirigiri
Stairs to 3rd floor
5thF
Stairs to rooftop
501 Sayaka Maizono 512 Junko Enoshima
502 Ultimate Imposter 511 Byakuya Togami
503 Mahiru Koizumi 510 Sonia Nevermind
504 Hiyoko Saionji 509 Mikan Tsumiki
505 Peko Pekoyama 508 Kaito Momota
506 Celestia Ludenberg 507 Maki Harukawa
Stairs to 4th floor
''It looks like this hotel was custom-made for us.'' Mahiru crossed her arms in thought.
''You think this might be some kinda surprise vacation paid by Hope's Peak to celebrate our graduation?'' Soda suggested.
''Then maybe our rooms are full of personalized presents.'' Leon smirked.
''You think my room might be filled with beautiful naked women!?'' Teruteru yelled before picking up his key and running upstairs.
''How pathetic.'' Koizumi sighed. ''But I should go check my room as well.'' She picked up her key and walked towards the stairs, but before going up, she turned around. ''Aren't you going to offer to accompany me, like a man should?''
''Fine, I'll go with you.'' Kazuichi said. ''No need to be so grumpy.''
As the two of them went upstairs, Leon decided to check his own room. He picked up his key and took a look at the diagram once more. Luckily, his room was on the first floor, and just next to the stairs. He went up and opened the door.
The room was pretty fancy, but nothing special. A bed, a few amenities and the door to the bathroom. What you'd expect to find in a normal hotel room. Before Leon could take a closer look, he started hearing a familiar loud voice.
Day:March 21st Time:12:42 PM Location:?
Taka and Kirumi entered the Town Hall and found a huge room with a giant round table in the middle and many upholstered office chairs around it.
Kirumi examined one closely. ''They have names engraved on them.'' She said. ''Our names, to be precise. And some sort of simplified caricature of our faces under them.''
''Interesting.'' Taka muttered as he walked past the table to a door in the back. Behind it, there was what seemed like a secretary's office. ''There's an intercom here. Do you think we could use it to communicate with the others?''
''Now that you mention it, I've noticed that there seems to be loudspeakers everywhere around here.'' Tojo said as she entered the room. ''It's possible they're connected to this place, since it's the Town Hall after all.''
Ishimaru pressed the button and yelled into the microphone. ''Attention, please! This is an announcement from Kiyotaka Ishimaru from Class A! To everyone that hears this, please gather inside the town hall at 1 PM sharp! I repeat, 1 PM sharp in the Town Hall! ''
Meanwhile, Kirumi opened a door on the back of the office and found Fujisaki and Nanami in the middle of a conversation.
''We should keep it a secret for now.'' Chihiro was saying. ''If the others learn the truth, things would just get chaotic.''
Chiaki turned her head towards the door and looked at Tojo. ''Then you should probably stop talking.''
''Do not worry.'' Kirumi smiled. ''Prying is unbecoming of a maid.''
Day:March 21st Time:1:35 PM Location:Town Hall-Debate Chamber
Taka, Kirumi, Chihiro, Chiaki and Gonta were sitting on their assigned seats.
''So where's everyone?'' Ishimaru asked. ''Are we really the only ones here?''
Gonta shook his head. ''Gonta met many people on his way here.'' He said.
''What's taking them so long!?''
''I think they're ignoring you.'' Nanami said with her gaze fixed on her console.
''You don't have to be so blunt...'' Chihiro muttered.
''Maybe they eating.'' Gokuhara suggested. ''It's lunch time after all.''
''Oh well.'' Kirumi sighed. ''If you'll excuse me, I'll go summon them again. I will try to make everyone understand the urgency of the situation.''
Day:March 21st Time:1:45 PM Location:Town Hall-Debate Chamber
Everyone was sitting around the table. Their positions, clockwise, were Taka, Junko, Mikan, Soda, Kaito, Kiyo, Ibuki, Nekomaru, Sayaka, Makoto, Toko, Sonia, Kaede, Hiro, Mahiru, Tsumugi, Maki, Tenko, Hajime, Hiyoko, Teruteru, Keebo, Rantaro, Ryoma, Kyoko, Leon, Hifumi, Hina, Mukuro, Ultimate Imposter, Chiaki, Maki, Himiko, Oma, Peko, Sakura, Miu, Akane, Mondo, Nagito, Angie, Byakuya, Gundham, Gonta, Fuyuhiko, Shuichi, Chihiro and Kirumi.
''First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for answering our call!'' Taka yelled.
''I'm a good boy.'' Kokichi smiled. ''I always do what mommy tells me.''
''I never say no to a lady.'' Teruteru said while combing his hair.
''Why did you call us, Kirumi?'' Himiko asked.
''Regarding the situation at hand, we are just trying to find out if anyone here knows where we are or what exactly happened to us last night.'' Tojo explained
''Well, I have no idea what the hell is going on.'' Kazuichi scratched his head. ''My head hurts just thinking about it.''
''Do you want to know my two cents?'' Hiro frowned in thought. ''It's a conspiracy!''
''Nobody cares about your clairvoyant bullshit, dumbass!'' Iruma yelled.
''Anyone has a suggestion based on something other than their own mental ramblings?'' Togami asked.
''Actaully, Mikan has an idea!'' Kaito shouted.
''Really!?'' Mioda yelled. ''Ibuki wanna hear it!''
''T-this is embarassing.'' Mikan started playing with her fingers.
''I bet it's stupid anyways.'' Saionji said.
''Don't be mean, Hiyoko.'' Mahiru scolded her.
''I'm not mean.'' Hiyoko smirked. ''She's just dumb and disgusting.''
''By the way, when did Saionji get so small and cute?'' Tenko asked.
''It's not your business, you derpy perv!'' Hiyoko snorted.
''Derpy perv!?'' Chabashira flailed her arms.
''Enough of this!'' Kaito yelled. ''Listen, I'm going to vouch for Mikan here! So if you think her idea is dumb, then laugh at me instead of her!''
''You always have to make a fuss, don't you?'' Harukawa muttered.
''C'mon, Mikan.'' Kaede cheered. ''At least you have something to say.''
''I-I think we might have been drugged.'' Tsumiki said.
''That would explain what happened.'' Saihara said with a thoughtful expression.
''But who would do something so horrible!?'' Hina put a hand to her mouth.
''I bet it was some crazy bitch trying to have some fucking excitement in her boring-ass life!'' Junko shouted with her tongue out.
''Why do you assume the culprit is female?'' Kyoko asked with a finger on her chin.
''That's right.'' Tenko said. ''It had to be some degenerate male.''
''Was it you, Teruteru!?'' Akane asked as she cracked her knuckles. ''You've been groping all of us while we were asleep, haven't you!?''
''I wish...'' Hanamura mumbled.
''Whoever it was, they were able to transport 48 people within the span of a single night.'' Byakuya adjusted his glasses. ''Considering the scale of the operation, we should probably be looking after an organization, not an individual. A powerful organization at that.''
''A powerful organization such as the Togami Corporation, you mean?'' The fat Togami asked. ''Are you trying to accuse me?''
''I'll ignore that.'' Byakuya sighed.
''Whoever it was, they're getting concrete shoes!'' Fuyuhiko clenched his fist.
''We can rage all we want, but that won't help us understand the situation.'' Sakura said with her arms crossed.
''Sakura is right.'' Sonia said. ''Our priority should be learning as much as we can about this place.''
''Lucky you.'' Hoshi pulled something out of his pocket. ''I found a map earlier. Apparently this place is called 'Island of Broken Dreams.' How grim''
''Kekeke.'' Korekiyo laughed. ''I thought you liked grim.''
''Just because he's grim doesn't mean he has to like grim things.'' Tsumugi said.
''I didn't know we were on an island.'' Kuwata crossed his arms in thought.''Has anyone seen the coast?''
''Fyuhiko, Iruma and me woke up on the beach.'' Akane said.
''According to this map, we are in the center of the island, in a town called 'Despairville'.'' Pekoyama explained. ''The beach is on the south. Apparently it's called the 'Beach of Suffocation.' On the eastern side of the island there's the 'Plummet Mountain Range' and on the west and the north is the 'Putrescent Forest' that covers everything but the town. There's a river, the 'Haul River', that starts on the northeast and goes west and then south until it falls into the sea on the western side of the beach. On that side there's also the 'Cape of No Hope', and on other side there's the 'Cave of Collapse'. On the north coast there are very steep cliffs by the name of 'Suicide Drop'.''
''What kind of pathetic edgelord named all those things?'' Hiyoko mocked.
''I like them.'' Oma said.
''Certainly, it must be the work of one of twelve demon clans of the underworld.'' Gundham added.
''An island without a port or airport?'' Byakuya wondered. ''How in the world did we get here?''
''In other words, we are trapped.'' Hajime muttered.
''At least this town doesn't seem so bad.'' Rantaro shrugged. ''From what I've seen there's everything we could possibly need and more. I've checked the 'Famine Restaurant' thoroughly. The dining hall is pretty fancy, the kitchen has enough tools to make whatever dish crosses your mind and between the pantry and the cold store there's enough food to feed us all for three years.''
''Good call, Amami!'' Taka yelled. ''Let's put together everything we've found out about the town.''
''Well, there's a hotel with rooms for all of us.'' Kazuichi said. ''It also includes a reception and a lobby. It's called 'Insomnia Hotel'.''
''There's also the 'Plague Clinic' ''Mikan said sheepishly. ''It has two rooms for patients with twelve beds each, and a storeroom for medicines. There are also poisons in there, though...''
''Poisons!?'' Chihiro started sweating. ''That's really dangerous.''
''Not as dangerous as the weapon exhibit in the 'Murder History Museum'.'' Maki said. ''Everything there can be used to kill.''
''The museum itself is quite interesting, though.'' Kiyo added. ''There's also a sculpture exhibit, a painting exhibit and a photographic exhibit. It was a very informative experience.''
''I-I think you mean disgusting experience!'' Toko shouted. ''It was all gore and disturbing stuff!''
''There's also a theater, the 'Dementia Theater'.'' Sayaka said with a finger on her chin. ''It has a prop room, a dressing room, and everything you'd need to put on any kind of performance you wanted. A play, a concert, a magic show...''
''And we can play sports, too!'' Nekomaru yelled. ''There's a Sports Complex with a gym and a pool on the inside and an outdoors field! It's called 'Contusion Stadium'.''
''Gonta found a movie theater.'' Gokuhara said. ''It had a room with many movies to choose! Name was 'Carnage Movie Theater'.''
''Atua guided Angie towards the 'Unease Spa'. '' Yonaga said. ''It had all kinds of pools and baths for relaxation.''
''I bet you guys already know about it, but have you seen the 'Church of Damnation'? Komaeda asked. ''The belfry seems to be highest thing in the town, and there's even a graveyard next to it.''
''I saw a place called 'Nescience Library'. ''Keebo said. ''It had an archive, too.''
''There's a a place called 'Misfortune Gaming House' as well.'' Celeste said. ''It has a casino, an arcade, a rec room and even a room for tabletop games.''
''I woke up in a school.'' Makoto said. ''The 'Neglect School.' There wasn't much to it, though. Just three classrooms and a courtyard.''
''There's also the 'Felony Police Station'.'' Shuichi added. ''It has cells and even a forensics lab.''
''There's even a theme park.'' Kokichi said. ''It's pretty lame, though. Just a haunted house, a roller coaster and a merry-go-round. Don't know what I was expecting from a place called 'Woe Theme Park'.''
''Don't forget the fucking 'Wreckage Factory'.'' Miu said. ''It has a workshop and warehouse full of all the shit you could ever need.''
''We must also take into account this very 'Mayhem Town Hall'. ''Kirumi said. ''Aside from this debate chamber, there's also a secretary's office and a A/V room.''
''With all that crap at least we won't get bored.'' Mondo scratched is neck.
''You're saying we should pretend this is a vacation?'' Leon asked.
''It's not like we can help our situation.'' Rantaro said. ''Might as well enjoy our stay here.''
''Suggestion accepted!'' Yamada yelled.
''That's my line, Hifumi.'' Taka glared at him.
''It could be fun.'' Chiaki smiled.
''So what are you guys going to do?'' Makoto asked.
''Me and Hiyoko want to go to the theme park.'' Mahiru said. ''Is any of you guys going to be a gentleman and come with us?''
''Gonta gentleman!'' Gonta shouted.
''I'll go, too.'' Oma offered. ''I'm a bonafide gentleman after all. Everyone knows that.''
''If anyone is interested, I intend to watch horror movies from a variety of cultural backgrounds tonight.'' Kiyo said.
''Sounds interesting.'' Sonia muttered. ''Shall we go, Gundham?''
''I'm sorry, but I've promised to teach the little wizard the art of taming beasts from the abyss.''
''With a familiar, my spells could get much more powerful!'' Yumeno said with uncharacteristic enthusiasm.
''Can someone translate that for the non-freaks?'' Hiyoko asked.
''Himiko wants to use trained animals in her magic shows, and Gundham is going to help her.'' Tsumugi explained.
''Miss Shirogane, will you come with me to check out the tabletop games?'' Hifumi asked.
''Sure.'' Shirogane replied.
''I would like to check the forensics lab.'' Kyoko said. ''Mind showing me the way, Saihara?''
''Of course.'' Shuichi replied.
''Teruteru, why don't you cook up something for dinner?'' Kaede suggested. ''I'll help you.''
''I can't refuse an offer like that from such a busty lady, now can I?'' Hanamura got a nosebleed.
''I'll pretend I didn't hear that.'' Kaede sighed.
''I will help with dinner as well.'' Kirumi offered.
''Me too.'' Nagito said. ''I know my place. I can only hope to be useful to people like you.''
''If anyone wants to train until their muscles don't move, I'll be at the gym!'' Nidai shouted.
''You can count me out of that.'' Soda said.
''I think I'll just explore the island.'' Rantaro said.
''I'm going to check the theater again.'' Maizono said. ''Wanna come, Makoto?''
''Jeez, do you wanna get in Naegi's pants too?'' Junko smirked. ''Is that like a fad or something? All of you want to bang the little runt or what?''
''He's pretty cute.'' Nanami commented while looking at her handheld.''
''Whatever.'' Enoshima stood up. ''Let's go, Mukuro.''
''Yeah.'' Ikusaba nodded.
One by one, everyone left the room, until only Taka and Kirumi remained inside.
''You have my thanks for helping me with this, Tojo.'' Ishimaru said before she could leave.
''Call me Kirumi, please.'' Tojo replied. ''A maid should be referred by her first name.''
''Fine, but then you have to call me by my name too.''
''As you wish, Kiyotaka.'' Kirumi left the room with a bow.
Day:March 21st Time:2:42 PM Location:Sports Complex-Gym
Tenko, Akane and Hina were running laps around the gym. Mondo, Sakura and Ryoma were playing twenty-one next to a basketball hoop in a corner. On the other side, Fujisaki was doing push-ups and Nekomaru was cheering him on.
''C'mon!'' He yelled. ''That makes twenty, now go for forty!''
''S-so many?'' Chihiro mumbled.
''Do you want to get stronger or not!?''
''Yeah,but...''
Meanwhile, Ryoma was bouncing the ball. Owada went to steal it but Hoshi jumped on his head and did a backflip towards the basket. Sakura jumped in front of the hoop and raised her arm to try to block him, but he grabbed onto her, swung himself towards the net and scored a slum dunk. Ogami fell on the floor with such force that she left a dent on it.
''What the fuck was that, Hoshi!?' Mondo asked. ''I thought you were the Ultimate Tennis Pro, not the Ultimate Basketball Pro.''
''I did play some basketball when I was a kid.'' Ryoma explained. ''But they told me I was too short to make it big.''
''Skills such as strength and agility are useful in any kind of discipline.'' Sakura commented.
''That was so cool.'' Akane said with her head turned backwards. She changed course slightly without realizing it and ended up tripping and crashing into Chihiro boobs-first. The Ultimate Programmer blushed and started frantically trying to disentangle himself from her with an energy he didn't know he had left.
''Dammit, Akane!'' Nidai shouted. ''She was about to reach 30!''
''Seriously!?'' Akane asked. ''I didn't expect him to to go all the way with this.''
''W-wait, how do you know...?'' Chihiro muttered.
''I know a boner when I see one.'' Owari smirked. ''It's very obvious through a skirt.''
Fujisaki turned completely red and tried to stand up, but he felt his head hit something soft. He turned around and realized he had crashed into Asahina's chest.
''You're full of surprises, Fujisaki!'' Nekomaru laughed.
''You guys didn't know?'' Aoi asked. ''He told our class a few months ago.''
''What are you saying!?'' Tenko hugged Chihiro from the back, pressing her breasts against his head. ''There's no way a small sweet girl like this is a degenerate male.''
''Well, I am!'' Fujisaki shouted. ''I mean a male, not a degenerate...''
''Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?'' Tenko screamed in shock.
''I guess we all have secrets.'' Ryoma adjusted his beanie.
''P-please d-don't tell anyone else.'' Fujisaki stuttered. ''I'm not ready to come clean j-just yet. Not until I'm s-stronger.''
''Don't worry, little dude.'' Mondo cracked his knuckles. ''If I see anyone trying to out you, I'll beat the shit outta them.''
Day:March 21st Time:2:59 PM Location:Police Station-Forensics Lab
''How come we haven't talked more to each other?'' Shuichi asked as Kyoko examined the place.''Since we're both detectives and all?''
''I'm not a sociable person.'' Kirigiri replied. ''If it wasn't for Makoto's insistence, I don't think I would have gotten to know even my classmates.''
''I can relate to that.'' Shuichi chuckled. ''I doubt I would have made any friends at Hope's Peak if Kaede hadn't been pushing me.''
''It seems we have more in common than our talents.'' Kyoko smiled.
''That's good I guess.'' Shuichi scratched his head. ''Although, to be honest, I still feel quite intimidated by you.''
''And why is that?'' Kyoko's eyes widened in shock.
''It's not every day you get to see a Kirigiri detective. You guys are a legend in the field. Famous but mysterious at the same time. Almost mythical. I feel like a priest who's met his god in person.''
''That's quite an overblown statement.'' Kyoko blushed slightly. ''All I do is search for the truth, just like you. So please, do look at me as your equal. Perhaps it'll be easier if you consider me as Kyoko, the high school student, rather than the heir to a successful lineage of detectives?''
''Is that your way of telling me to call you by your first name?''
''Take it as you will.''
Day:March 21st Time:3:14 PM Location:Movie Theater-Movie Repository
K1B0 and Shinguji were walking between huge shelves filled with DVDs.
''I thank you again for helping me with this, Keebo.'' Korekiyo said as he pulled a paper out of his pocket. ''This would be quite a daunting task for one man alone.''
''You're welcome.'' Keebo took the paper and started reading it. ''Hostel, Oldboy, Martyrs, The Human Centipede 1,2 and 3, the 120 days of Sodom, In a Glass Cage, Cannibal Holocaust-uncensored edition, Nekromantik, A Serbian Film, Baskin, Hosue of 1000 corpses...Isn't this too many movies to watch in a single night?''
''Certainly.'' Kiyo replied. ''But I intend to repeat this every night we spend here. I hope some of you are willing to explore with me the boundaries of humanity's beauty.''
Day:March 21st Time:3:26 PM Location:Library-Archive
Byakuya was sitting in a chair with a book on his hands when someone knocked on the door. Soon after, Kirumi entered the room, and Sonia behind her.
''You wanted me to call Miss Nevermind, right?'' Tojo said.
''Actually, I wanted the two of you to be here.'' Byakuya closed the book and stood up.
''What's the matter?'' Sonia asked. ''Why us?''
''Because you're the only two people here that I find somewhat tolerable.'' Togami adjusted his glasses. ''But mostly because you're the only ones with the status required to discuss this matter.''
''I'm only a humble maid.'' Kirumi said with a bow.
''Everyone in this room knows that not true, Kirumi.'' Byakuya said.
''Whether I happen to work for a person or a country, considering myself anything other than a servant would go against my very essence.'' Kirumi retorted.
''Regardless, you have access to privileged information.'' Togami glared at her. ''Such as the existence of Genocide Jack.''
''The serial killer that only murders men?'' Sonia asked with a glint of excitement in her eyes.
''I can't say I was aware of such an Modus Operandi.'' Byakuya admitted. ''The main characteristic of his crimes are, according to the police files I've read, the murder weapon and the positions of the victims. But there's something more. Starting two years ago, all the victims have been found in the proximity of Hope's Peak Academy.''
''That was when all of us entered Hope's Peak.'' Kirumi said. ''So you suspect one of us may be this serial killer.''
''Indeed.'' Togami said. ''And I also think he could be involved with our current situation. Which means, this place could be much more dangerous than it seems. So I'd like to advise you to take care.''
''How unlike you to show concern for others.'' Tojo smiled.
''As I said, I find you somewhat tolerable.'' Byakuya replied.
''But if you suspect a serial killer around Hope's Peak is involved, you should take into account the other one as well.'' Sonia said with a finger on her chin.
''The other one?'' Togami asked with a confused expression. ''What do you mean?''
''I've noticed that many young girls have been getting killed near Hope's Peak lately.'' Sonia explained. ''Starting two years ago. There's no common modus operandi, but I think it could all be the work of the same person.''
''How could you possibly know that?'' Byakuya asked.
''I'm quite...well...interested in serial killers, so to speak.'' The princess admitted with a blush. ''I've read at length on the subject, and I think I've learned to identify one when I see them.''
''You both have quite...distasteful diversions.'' Kirumi said with a smile.
''Only a maid can get away with that line.'' Togami smirked.
''If you'll excuse me, I'll be taking my leave.'' Tojo bowed and headed for the door. ''My assistance is probably required in the kitchen.''
''I'll be going as well.'' Sonia said. ''I want to help Korekiyo with the movies.''
The two girls got out of the archive and closed the door behind them, but before Byakuya could get back to his book, someone opened back the door and Fukawa appeared before him.
''What are you doing here?'' Togami glared at her.
''I-I've heard everything.'' She said.
''How dare you spy on a Togami!?'' Byakuya clenched his fist.
''B-but I can help you.'' Toko sttutered. ''I d-don't think Genocide Jack has anything to do with this.''
''Do you have any reason to believe that?''
''A v-very good one.''
Day:March 21st Time:3:47 PM Location:Theme-Park-Haunted House
Gonta, Mahiru and Hiyoko were walking through a dark hallway.
Mahiru was shaking and clinging to Gonta's arm ''T-this place is scarier than I thought.'' She sttutered.
''C'mon Mahiru.'' Saionji rolled her eyes. ''It's all cheap special effects and mannequins.''
''Where is Kokichi?'' Gokuhara asked.
''What if he was taken away by the zombies we saw earlier?'' Mahiru suggested.
''I wish.'' Hiyoko said as she opened a door in front of her. Behind it, she saw a shady figure with an evil smirk. ''Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!'' She screamed and tried to grab onto Gonta's leg, but something dragged her inside by her leg and closed the door behind her.
''Mwahahahahahaha!'' A loud laugh echoed through the room. ''Hiyoko Saionji, you have sinned. Prepare to meet your eternal doom.''
''Noooooooooooooo!'' She cried. ''Please forgive me! I'll do anything!''
''Hahahaha!'' Another, more high-pitched voice laughed. ''You should have seen your face just now!''
The lights came on and Oma's figure became clear. ''Who knew I could pull off such a demonic voice.'' He said with a smile.
''You piece of rat shit!'' Hiyoko yelled. ''Why are you always trying to humiliate me?''
''Why? Because I'm evil.'' Kokichi laughed. ''And it's not just you, it's everyone. I know you like doing it, too. That's why I want to propose an alliance.''
''An alliance?'' Hiyoko asked with a confused expression.
''Yep.'' Oma nodded. ''Why don't you leave Mahiru for the big guy and join me instead? You're probably just getting in her way.''
''Join you for what?'' Saionji glared at him.
''To prank everyone and make them look like idiots. Maybe laugh at them until they cry if we're feeling like it, too.'' Kokichi said as he moved his hand in front of his face.
''Mikan too?'' Hiyoko raised an eyebrow.
''Oh, specially Mikan.'' Oma looked at his nails.
''Then I'm in.'' The Ultimate Traditional Dancer smirked.
Day:March 21st Time:4:08 PM Location:Theater-Props Room
Makoto looked around. ''This really is the biggest props room I've ever seen.'' He said.
''Now that we're alone, there's something I've been wanting to tell you.'' Sayaka blushed.
''Huh?'' Makoto raised an eyebrow.
''You see, I...''
Suddenly, the door slammed open and Ibuki entered the room, followed by Kuwata.
''Look at all this cool stuff!'' She yelled. ''We can go for any genre we can!''
''It'd be easier if we just stick to one, though...'' Leon said.
''Don't put limits on Ibuki! Ibuki is a free spirit!'' Mioda picked up an electric guitar and started playing. ''This baby sounds pretty sexy. She'd be ready for a concert tomorrow.''
''Why don't you three perform together?'' Makoto suggested. ''That'd be great.''
''Top ten Best Ideas Ever, Naegi.'' Ibuki crossed her arms. ''Ibuki at the guitar, Maizono with the vocals and Leon...What does Leon do!?''
''I've been learning to play the drums.'' Leon scratched his head.
''That's not gonna cut it!'' Ibuki clenched her teeth. ''We have to rehearse until we're ready to do it in front of a live audience. We start tomorrow morning! Make room in your schedules!''
''I still haven't agreed to...'' Sayaka muttered.
''It doesn't matter how long it takes, I'm sure the end result will be awesome.'' Naegi said with a gleam in his eyes.
''Fine.'' Maizono smiled. ''Let's do it.''
''Should we ask Akamatsu, too?'' Leon asked.
''She's probably too busy.'' Makoto replied. ''When it comes to putting responsibility on her own shoulders, she's second only to Taka.''
Day:March 21st Time:4:31 PM Location:Restaurant-Kitchen
Nagito was washing up fruits and passing them to Kaede, who was slicing them. Teruteru had gone to the bathroom so they were alone in the kitchen.
''That stew Teruteru is cooking smells really good.'' Akamatsu commented. ''I'm getting hungry.''
''He might be a little weird, but his cooking skills really are top-notch.'' Nagito said. ''Trash like me could never hope to reach that level.''
Kaede put the knife on the counter and grabbed Komaeda by his sweatshirt. ''Stop saying that! It's annoying. What do I have to do to make you to stop calling yourself trash?''
''Kiss me.'' Nagito replied.
''What?'' Kaede blinked.
''If someone like you, who stands out even in a place full of special people like Hope's Peak, is willing to kiss someone like me, maybe I'm not trash after all.''
Without saying a word, Kaede gave him a peck on the cheek.
''Mind if I join this orgy?'' Teruteru asked before either of them could speak. He had just come back from the bathroom.
''Please refrain from such disgusting remarks.'' Kirumi entered the kitchen behind him. ''On another note, Togami's impersonator is requesting more snacks.''
''More?'' Hanamura asked. ''How much is he going to eat?''
''At this rate, he won't be hungry for dinner.'' Kaede said.
''I don't think that will be a concern.'' Kirumi said with a smile.
Day:March 21st Time:4:55 PM Location:North Area-Cliffs
Rantaro, Peko and Fuyuhiko were looking at the horizon.
''What a beautiful sight, right?'' Rantaro said as he stared into the distance.
''I'd like it more if we weren't trapped in this fucking shithole.'' Fuyuhiko frowned.
''Is this guy always so crabby?'' Amami asked Peko.
''A yakuza cannot be any other way.'' She replied.
''Must be real fun in bed, then.'' Rantaro laughed.
''W-what?'' Pekoyama blushed.
''Are you making fun of us, bastard!?'' Fuyuhiko clenched his fist. ''I'm gonna sell your organs in the balck market!''
''You mean you guys aren't dating?'' Rantaro asked with a confused expression. ''You're always together so I thought...''
''I'm his servant, not his girlfriend.'' Peko said.
''Don't say that.'' Fuyuhiko blushed. ''It sounds even more weird.''
Day:March 21st Time:5:21 PM Location:South Area-Cave
Mikan, Kaito and Maki were exploring the cave.
''T-this is scary.'' Mikan sttutered. ''What if we get lost?''
''Don't worry, Mikan.'' Momota gave a thumbs up. ''Kaito Momota, Luminary of the Stars is here to lead the way.''
''This tunnel is just a straight line. '' Harukawa said dryly. ''It's literally impossible to get lost.''
''B-but what if there's something dangerous inside?'' Tsumiki asked as she played with her fingers.
''Then I'll do the manly thing and protect the ladies!'' Kaito smiled.
''I'll be fine.'' Maki said. ''And I wouldn't trust this guy if I were you, Tsumiki. He can barely protect himself from the pavement.
''I tripped one time!'' Momota shouted.
''And you gave yourself a concussion.'' Harukawa said. ''You could have died right there.''
''So that's why you remember it so well.'' Kaito smirked. ''You must have been real worried about me. Isn't that right, Maki Roll?''
''No.'' Maki replied. ''A stupid death like that would have suited an idiot like you.''
''Y-you don't have to be so mean.'' Mikan pouted. ''Anyone can trip and...'' Before she could finish her sentence, she tripped over and rolled on the ground. She ended up with her legs wide open and flashing her underwear. Kaito blushed and looked away.
''Did you that on purpose?'' Maki asked.
''N-no!'' Tsumiki answered, completely red.
''I don't believe you.'' the Child Caregiver deadpanned.
Day:March 21st Time:5:52 PM Location:West Area-River
''Atua has guided us towards a river.'' Angie said. ''Now let us purify our bodies in these holy waters.''
''For real?'' Hiro asked. ''Are these waters really sacred?''
''Yes.'' Angie nodded and took off her shoes. ''Atua just told me. Now we must take a bath.''
Hiro dipped a finger in the river. ''It's freaking cold!''
''So what?'' Angie said as she dropped her jacket on the floor. ''Is your will to become a servant of Atua not strong enough to overcome the elements?''
''A servant of Atua?'' Hiro scratched his head. ''I only said I would give this whole Atua deal a try. I don't want to become a bishop or anything like that.''
''Atua has no bishops.'' Angie said while untying her bikini top. ''I'm his only voice in this mortal realm.''
Yasuhiro's jaw dropped. ''W-what are you doing?''
''This a holy river.'' Yonaga dropped both the top and her skirt on the floor. ''We can't contaminate it with clothes.''
''B-but...''
A completely naked Angie walked towards Hagakure and started to untie his belt. ''We shouldn't be embarrassed about the bodies Atua gave us.''
''You know, I might start believing in this Atua guy for real.'' Hiro said.
''How blasphemous.'' Angie said. ''Now you really need to be purified.''
Day:March 21st Time:6:33 PM Location:South Area-Beach
Hajime and Kazuichi were hiding behind a rock.
''How long are going to keep waiting here?'' Hinata asked. ''You said we would see something incredible.''
''We gotta be patient.'' Soda replied. ''There are twenty-five chicks here, and many of them are smoking hot. It's pretty warm on this island, too. It's just a matter of time before one of them decides to go for a nice dip.''
''Really?'' Hajime rolled his eyes. ''That's why we're here?''
''I bet you won't be whining so much if Chiaki shows up in a swimsuit.'' Soda smirked. ''Although I'm personally hoping for Miss Sonia.''
''Or it could be Teruteru.'' Hinata deadpanned.
''Dude, don't even joke about that.'' Kazuichi said with a grimace.
Meanwhile, Akane and Asahina came racing towards the sea.
''I won!'' Aoi yelled as soon as she reached the beach.
''The finish line is the sea!'' Owari shouted as she run past her.
''Cheater.'' Hina pouted. ''I don't wanna get my clothes wet. I wish I had a swimsuit, though. There's nothing better than a nice dip after exercise.''
''Then just undress.'' Akana said as she took off her shoes and started to unbutton her shirt. ''There's no one here.''
The Ultimate Swimmer looked around. ''I guess it'll be fine.'' She said. ''I really wanna swim now.'' She took off her jacket and pulled down her shorts.
Behind the rock, Soda had fainted.
''I guess he won't see anything after all.'' Hajime muttered. ''Serves him right, honestly.''
Day:March 21st Time:7:10 PM Location:Gaming House-Arcade
Miu and Chiaki were playing a racing game.
''Hey, Nanami.'' Iruma called. ''You like games and you sleep a lot, right? Well, what if I told you that I'm creating an invention that allows you to play while you sleep? Awesome, right?''
''But then I wouldn't even know I'm playing.'' The gamer replied. ''I don't think that would be very fun.''
''What a lame reaction!'' Miu shouted. ''I was expecting you to cum right here or something.''
''By the way, you're going backwards.'' Chiaki noted.
''Fuck!'' Iruma cursed. ''Why didn't you tell me earlier!?''
''I'm busy driving my own car.'' Nanami replied.
''Well, fuck you then, you autistic bitch.'' Miu whined.
''Iruma, that kind of language is not appropriate for a school environment.'' Ishimaru came into the arcade.
''Do you have the phone number of whoever shove a stick up your ass?'' The inventor asked. ''Because they sure did a damn good job at it.''
''Don't make me repeat myself.'' Ishimaru frowned. ''Or I'll have no choice but to report you.''
''Whatever.'' Miu let go of the wheel. ''Fuck this anyway. I'm gonna go grab something to eat.''
After Iruma left, Chiaki looked at Taka with puppy-dog eyes.
''Wanna play something?'' She asked.
''Alright.'' Taka nodded. ''As long as we follow all the rules.''
Day:March 21st Time:7:45 PM Location:Gaming House-Tabletop Games Room
Hifumi opened a cupboard full of board games. ''Which one would you like, Miss Shirogane?'' He asked.
''I love roleplaying.'' Tsumugi said. ''Do they have Vaults&Vampires?''
''Indeed.'' Yamada said as he picked up the box. ''But we'll have to find some more players.''
''We could ask her.'' Shirogane pointed to Celeste, who had just entered the room.
''That's not quite my type of game.'' The Ultimate Gambler replied. ''I've just come to pick up a deck of cards to entertain myself.''
''That's a shame.'' Hifumi said. ''But I can think of a few people that might join us.''
''Can you handle that yourself?'' Tsumugi asked. ''I have to go somewhere.''
''Huh?'' Hifumi asked with a confused expression. ''Where?''
''It's a girl thing.'' The cosplayer said as she left the room. ''Let's meet in the Hotel Lobby after dinner.''
''That's why I prefer 2D girls.'' Yamada muttered. ''They don't have periods.''
Day:March 21st Time:8:12 PM Location: Restaurant-Dining Hall
At one of the tables, the Ultimate Imposter was gulping down a giant piece of meat on the bone.
Kaede, Nagito, Miu, Kyoko, Shuichi, Mahiru and Gonta were seating around another table.
Komaeda finished the last spoon of his ice cream and got up.
''That's some fucking fast eating.'' Miu commented. ''Are you as good at swallowing anything?''
''I have to go somewhere.'' Nagito said and made it for the exit.
''You have plans?'' Akamatsu raised her eyebrow.
''It's nothing any of you could possibly care about.'' The Ultimate Lucky student said as he got out of the restaurant.
''Is everything to your liking?'' Teruteru approached the table.
''Food is delicious!'' Gonta said with a smile.
''I just want to let you know that I accept all kind of thanks.'' Hanamura had a nosebleed. ''Including sexual ones.''
''You must be pretty bad at it if you have to be begging for it.'' Iruma scoffed.
''I might not look it, but I assure you I've impressed many people.'' The cook said while combing his hair.
''You talk a big game, shorty!'' Miu laughed. ''But can you put your dick where your mouth is?''
''I can, sweetie.'' Teruteru replied with a serious expression.
''Let's see it, then.'' Iruma got up and dragged him away. ''I'm done eating anyway.''
''What did just happen?'' Saihara grimaced as he looked at the couple get out of the restaurant.
''Let's pretend it didn't.'' Mahiru deadpanned.
Day:March 21st Time:8:38 PM Location:School-Courtyard
''Go, Jum-P!'' Himiko threw her hat up in the air. A hamster came out of it and fell flat on the ground. ''Oh, no!''
''Don't worry.'' Gundham smirked. ''It takes far more than that to take down one of the Four Dark Devas of Destruction.''
''But why didn't he do the trick?'' Yumeno pouted. ''Maybe I'm just not good with animals.''
''Your power isn't lacking, little one.'' Tanaka said. ''But Jum-P is a lackadaisical beast by nature. Even I have trouble with him sometimes. He only releases his full power when strictly necessary.''
''So he's just lazy?'' Himiko asked as she picked up her hat from the floor. ''What a pain.''
''I'm sure you can establish a deep connection with him.'' Gundham smiled.
Then Hifumi came into the courtyard. ''Hey, guys.'' He greeted. ''Would you like to play Vaults&Vampires?''
''What's that?'' Yumeno asked.
''It's a roleplaying game.'' The fanfic creator replied. ''Although a pretty obscure one.''
''Why would I, the Supreme Overlord of Ice, pretend to be anyone else?'' Gundham scoffed.
''And I'm a mage'' Himiko added.
''Well, there's a mage class.'' Yamada said. ''Not sure if overlords of ice are a thing, though.''
''No matter.'' Tanaka closed his eyes. ''I will join you and recreate my ascent to a greater plane of existence.''
''Yeah!'' Hifumi pumped his fist into the air. ''With you two, Angie and Hiro, we have all six players!''
''Yonaga will be there?'' Gundham frowned. ''Perhaps it's time to settle the war between heaven and hell once and for all.''
Day:March 21st Time:9:00 PM Location:Hotel-5thF-Junko's room
Junko was lying on the bed. Nagito, Tsumugi and Mukuro were standing next to her.
''So when is the game going to start?'' Komaeda asked.
''Don't be impatient.'' Junko said as she rolled out of bed. ''They have to enjoy hope for a while in order to make their despair greater.''
''Good stories need buildup.'' Tsumugi nodded.
''How long, though?'' Komaeda crossed his arms. ''We all know you'll get bored quick if nothing happens.''
''You know me so well.'' Enoshima smirked. ''I didn't want to spoil it, but if you insist, the show starts tomorrow at noon.''
''Like a duel in a cowboy movie.'' Shirogane commented. ''How appropriate.''
''By the way, has anyone ever told you that you're seriously hot, Komaeda?'' Junko kissed Nagito on the lips and patted his crotch. ''Wanna go at it? Mukuro can join if you're into incest. I bet she is.''
''Junko!'' Ikusaba shouted with a blush.
''This is just like my fanfic.'' Shirogane started drooling.
''I think I'll pass.'' Nagito said.
''You swing the other way or something?'' Junko said. ''I honestly had my suspicions.''
''The only way I swing is hope.'' Komaeda said with a smile.
''Then you must think I'm disgusting.'' Enoshima said in a depressed a manner.
''In some ways, I do.'' Nagito glared at her condescendingly. ''But I'm glad you exist. Because Ultimate Hope can only flourish after overcoming Ultimate Despair.''
''And Ultimate Despair can only be born when Ultimate Hope is crushed.'' Enoshima added.
''It starts now!'' Tsumugi yelled all of a sudden. ''Who will come out on top in the Ultimate Showdown of hope versus despair!? Stay tuned to find out!''
