Chapter 2: That's Right! No One Will Die!

Sora's P.O.V

The bell rang. It was time for morning announcement. Monokuma appeared on the screen in my room. "What a lovely day," Monokuma cheered. He smirked and added, "For murder that is." The video ended. So yesterday wasn't a dream. Crap. I don't want to get out of bed. I won't get out of bed. "I'll starve if I have too." I pulled the sheets over my head. After a few minutes, my stomach started to rumble. That's right. I didn't eat anything yesterday. My resolve to stay in my room crumbled. Maybe locking myself in my room is a bad idea. I took out my E-Handbook and looked at the regulations once more. Maybe I'm still dreaming. To test if it was a dream, I read the regulations aloud. "Rule 1: Students may reside only within the school. Rule 2: "Night-time" is from 10 pm to 7 am. Some areas are off-limits at night, so please exercise caution. Rule 3: Sleeping anywhere other than the dormitory will be seen as sleeping in class and punished accordingly. Rule 4: With minimal restrictions, you are free to explore Hope's Peak Academy at your discretion. Rule 5: Violence against headmaster Monokuma is strictly prohibited, as is destruction of surveillance cameras. Rule 6: Anyone who kills a fellow student and becomes "blackened" will graduate, unless they are discovered. Rule 7: Additional school regulations may be added if necessary." I could read properly. That means this isn't a dream. My stomach continued to pester me. I sighed. "I suppose I should eat. I still have to return to Grandma."

After searching for what felt like hours, I found the cafeteria. "Good morning, Sora-san," Nagi-chan greeted, smiling for a long table. How could he smile at a time like this? I sighed. Then I realized that he wasn't the only one there. Togami-san and Kamukura-san was sitting beside him. Laying on the table in front of them was a piece of paper.

"How nice of you to join us," Togami-san commented. "I was just going to send Komaeda-kun to call everyone here." I stared at him. Why would he want everyone here? As if he heard my mental question, he responded, "I have an announcement to make?"

"An announcement?" I queried. He nodded. "About what?"

"As soon as everyone is here, you'll know." He then left, heading into the direction of the kitchen. I sighed, growing impatient. Nagi-chan seemed to notice this.

"Don't worry, Sora-san," he cheered, raising from his seat, "I promise that I won't take too long." He quickly left. I sat down across from Kamukura-san. He was still looking at that paper. Being the nosy person that I am, I peered across the table and tried to read what was on the paper. Kamukura-san looked up at me.

"If you wanted to see, you could have just asked," he stated flatly. I flinched. He slid the paper over to me. I thanked him before turning the paper around to read what was on it. It was a list of rules. "Togami-kun insisted that we needed more rules to ensure the conservation of all our lives."

"I see." Just then Togami-san emerged from the kitchen, holding a large plate of food. It wasn't just any plate of food. It was castle themed. I've never seen so much food as elegantly placed onto a single plate as this. The Ultimate Affluent Prodigy really is amazing. He sat down next to Kamukura-san. I continued to stare at the plate of food, amazed. Then I remembered why I came to the cafeteria. I hurried toward the kitchen. Inside, there was a diversity of food. There were fruits, vegetables, poultry, seafood, cakes, and more. I grabbed a plate and headed for the seafood section. I placed two fried fish and some mashed potato on my plate. After grabbing some silverware, I headed back to the dining hall. As soon as I walked in, I saw that some of the others have arrived. Mioda-san was the first to greet me.

"Good nom-nom-nomming, Sora-chan!" she shouted.

"Sora-chan?" I queried. Mioda-san nodded zealously. She then pointed at me.

"That's you!" I stared, confused. Why is she being so casual with me? I continued to my seat. After I sat down, I started to eat some of the mash potato. I glanced around to see how many people were in the cafeteria now. Including myself, there were ten people present. Koizumi-san was trying to stop Saionji-san from bullying Tsumiki-san but failing miserably. Togami-san was still stuffing his face. Sonia-san was gushing over Tanaka-san and his four 'Dark Deva's of Destruction' while Pekoyama-san stared at them longingly. Kamukura-san was observing everyone else. Mioda-san was sitting down next to me. She stared at one of the fish on my plate. I sighed.

"Don't you want some, Mioda-san?" Her eyes lit up.

"Ibuki would love some!" Third person speech? Is she some type of Moe girl? She picked up the fish she was staring at and started to eat it without any silverware. I handed her a few napkins to place the fish on. "Thank you!" She's a real life genki girl. Soon, Nekomaru-san walked in carrying Souda-san, who was sobbing. Everyone's attention was turned to them. I felt relieved that there was a person who was a bigger coward than me here. Don't take that the wrong way. It's just comforting to know that I don't appear like to weakest link. They're usually the one who get killed off first. Nekomaru-san put Souda-san down gently.

"Just calm down," he said. Souda-san's sobs gradually turned into whimpers. Koizumi-san glared at him. She gave him a long lecture about being a man. To be honest, I toned her out. Afterwards, Hanamaru-san strolled in, shaking. He sat down and stared warily at the others. I heard a satisfied sigh from beside me. Mioda-san finished the fish I gave her.

"Thank you for the food, Sora-san!" I sweatdropped, chuckling.

"Don't mention it." I continued to eat. After a while, the others decided to grab a bit to eat as well. Togami-san even went for seconds. I just sat there. Nagi-chan said that he wouldn't take long. I sighed. Then I realized that the only other person missing was Kuzuryuu-san, the Ultimate Yukuza. Worried, I stood up and began to leave to find them. Everyone watched my head for the exit.

"Where are you going?" Togami-san asked, his glare piercing through me. I turned around to face him.

"Nagi-chan is taking long to return with Kuzuryuu-san." Togami-san glare softened.

"Nagi-chan?" he repeated, unsure. "Is that what you call Komaeda-kun?" I blushed and nodded. Saionji-san began to laugh. Togami-san gave me a questioning look as if asking, 'Do you really expect a murder to happen so soon?' He sighed, "He'll return as soon as he calls Kuzuryuu-kun." I nodded and sat back down, across from Kamukura-kun.

"Don't worry," he stated, calmly, "Komaeda-kun is fine" I nodded. I shouldn't worry too much. Suddenly, Mioda-san nudged me. Her nose stretched and her smile became mischievous.

"Nagi-chan is such a better nickname than Nagito-chan. It's so cute. Are you two dating?" I shook my head.

"He's more like a troublesome little brother." Kamukura-san seemed interested in this.

"Is that why you were worried about him?" he asked. I nodded. "How interesting. Aren't you only two months older than him?" I nodded once more. Kamukura-san sighed. "You remember me of my older brother." That sparked my interest. I was going to ask him about it but I was interrupted by a loud voice.

"Stop smiling like that, bastard!" I assumed that it was Kuzuryuu-san. He entered the room with a grumpy face. I think it was supposed to be an angry face but it was similar to a face a toddler would make when they didn't want to go to bed. Behind him, Nagi-chan was smiling. I sighed, relieved. Nagi-chan sat next to Kamukura-san. When I looked at him, I saw a bruise on his forehead. I was about to ask him how he got that bruise but, once again, I was interrupted.

"Now that everyone's here, I can make my announcement." Togami-san stated, confidently. Everyone gave their full attention to Togami-san. "First of all, the events that happened yesterday, contrary to what many of you would like to believe, were not a dream." Everyone's faces paled. Togami-san continued, "But do not fear. In this time of chaos, I will rise and be your leader." Koizumi-san was about to interrupt but Togami-san silenced her with a glare. "And I will not hear any complaints. Understood?" I assumed that everyone nodded. "Good. Secondly, I took the liberty of making rules to ensure the conservation of our lives. Kamukura-kun will read them." Kamukura-san stood up and everyone focused on him.

"There are four rules. Rule 1: Everyone must be present in the cafeteria at eight a.m. the latest. Rule 2: Everyone should be in their rooms by 9:45 the latest. Rule 3: Silverware is not to be taken outside of the cafeteria. Rule 4: There will be two body and room checks every day."

Many of the others were in objection to the fourth rule. Togami-san raised his hand and silence followed. He really was a remarkable leader. "These rules are for our safety. I'm sure all of you will sleep well, knowing that no one has any access to weapons." I nodded. "Additionally, I made groups responsible for certain jobs. Kamukura-kun and I are responsible for rule enforcement. Hanamaru-kun is responsible for meals."

"Why isn't Arashi-san paired with me?" Hanamaru-san asked, his nose bleeding. I looked at him with disgust. That pervert. Togami-san shook his head.

"Arashi-san specializes in baked goods. We need a good variety in food so you are our best bet. It is also dangerous to leave you alone with a lady."

"How cruel."

"Anyways, Arashi-san, Mioda-san, Saionji-san, and Komaeda-kun will be responsible for activities. Tsumiki-san, Koizumi-san, Sonia-san, and Nekomaru-kun are responsible for the health of everyone here. The remaining three will be responsible for maintenance. The duty of cleaning will rotate between the last three groups, starting with the activity group. Understand?" I assumed that everyone nodded. "Good. Dismissed." Everyone expect Mioda-san, Saionji-san, Nagi-chan, and me.

"I can't believe Ham-hands left us to clean!" Saionji-san complained. Mioda-san was bouncing up and down and Nagi-chan was smiling, as usual. I sighed.

"Let's split up in two groups. One in the kitchen and the other in the dining hall." They all agreed.

"Great idea. Sora-chan!" Mioda-san exclaimed. Nagi-chan nodded.

"For someone with a stupid face, you're very smart!" Saionji cheered. I think she was complimenting me. I was about to speak again but, for the third time this morning, I was interrupted.

"Ibuki and Sora-chan will clean the kitchen while Hiyoko-chan and Nagi-chan clean the dining hall." The other two nodded. Mioda-san dragged me into the kitchen. We washed the dishes and wept the floor. Well, I did. Mioda-san just ended up breaking dishes and making a bigger mess. I tried to stay angry at her but it seems like she wanted to have fun with me. At least, that's what she said. She really is a Moe genki girl. After we finished, we headed into the dining hall. It was sparkling. Saionji-san was sitting down. I sighed. Nagi-chan did all the work. He really is a pushover at times.

"Wow, Komaeda-nii-san, you're really good at cleaning." Saionji-san said. Nagi-chan chuckled.

"Well, cleaning is the only thing I'm good at." He still thinks that. I sighed. We decided that we were done cleaning, even though only Nagi-chan and I cleaned. Saionji-san was the first one to leave. Mioda-san hugged both me and Nagi-chan and bounced through the halls.

"I guess I should get going to," Nagi-chan said. His eyes lit up. "Hey, why don't I show you my room?" I immediately agreed. "Let's go." He left and I followed. Then I remembered something.

"Nagi-chan, did you eat breakfast?" He froze in place. Then he started to laughed.

"Don't worry about it." He continued to walk toward his room. I grabbed Nagi-chan's arm and pulled him back to the cafeteria. I wasn't exactly stronger but I was much stronger than Nagi-chan due to his condition. However, I thought Nanami-san weeded him out of his habit of skipping meals. I was being unfair to her. She only just became Nagi-chan's guardian a year ago. I dragged Nagi-chan to the kitchen.

"You're going to eat, even if I have to force feed you." He laughed.

"What a forceful big sister." I giggled.

"What a troublesome little brother." We both laughed. "But seriously, I will force this food down your throat, if you pull a stunt like this again."

"What a scary thought."