This time on Hope's Peak Variety Show, we asked the students on their cooking abilities.

"I learned how to cook at a very young age." Sayaka said to the camera. "I was often alone so I learned to cook simple dishes."

"I can't cook." Kyoko Kirigiri responded to the question. "Most of the time it's take out or cup noodles."

"Yes, in fact I can." Hifumi replied, busy brewing a drink. "But Ms. Ludenberg only wants me to make royal milk tea."

How terrible is this?! We turned the results into statistics, and almost all the girls were able to cook, and a very small portion of boys could as well. Everyone else has absolutely no knowledge in the activity!

Well this changes now!


"Welcome back to Hope's Peak Variety Show. I am your host Monokuma."

"And I'm Usami!"

"It's Monomi!" Monokuma shouted and whacked her head. "Today, we have a small handful of students from the seventy seventh and seventy eighth classes participating in a cooking challenge. We'll have a tag team cooking contest with three teams of two from each class."

"Furthermore, we have some special judges to taste their creations. Besides me and Monokuma, we have Ultimate Cook Teruteru Hanamura, and Ultimate Idol Sayaka Maizono."

"Hello everyone." Teruteru said to the camera in a seductive tone. "If you're hungry, feel free to stop by my diner. I have so much to offer. So much to-"

"And I'm sure you all know me. I'm Sayaka Maizono, leader of my idol group."

"Now let's introduce the tag teams from the seventy seventh class first, take it away Monomi!"

"The first team that will be Akane Owari and Nekomaru Nidai. They will be in charge of picking ingredients."

"Yes, I'm Akane, Ultimate Gymnast!"

"AND NEKOMARU NIDAI! ULTIMATE TEAM MANAGER!"

"Indoor voices, please!" Monokuma shouted.

"Together we are...Akaneko!"

"And that's a stupid name! Next up…"

"Hajime Hinata, Ultimate Reserve Course Student."

"And Nagito Komaeda, Ultimate Lucky Student and Trash."

Hajime and Nagito stood back to back, attempting to look cool. But Monokuma was making fun of them and the girls from their class were facepalming.

"Together we're Komahina."

"Hold it!"

"Hm?" Monokuma turned to the seventy eighth class. "You wanted to say something Asahina?"

"What happens if me and Nagito are in the same team? Wouldn't we also be called Komahina?"

The everyone went silent in the kitchen.

"..."

"Ahem." Monokuma grunted. "That would be the case, but let's be real here. You and Nagito will never be in the same team. Last team up is Kazuichi Soda and Gundham Tanaka. Ultimate Mechanic and Breeder."

"Wait, why don't we get to introduce ourselves?!" Soda shouted to Monokuma.

"Because we need to introduce the seventy eighth class and nobody cares about you two!"

"You dare speak that way to the dark lord? I will have my vengeance!"

"Yeah yeah yeah. From the seventy eighth class we have…"

"Mondo Owada. Ultimate Biker Gang Leader. Now answer me Monokuma why da hell I gotta do this stupid show?"

"Language Mondo! That is not welcome in a school environment! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru, Ultimate Moral Compass! I shall do my best!" Ishimaru bowed in front of the camera, earning a few snickers from the seventy seventh class. "Our group name is Ishimondo!"

"Um, hi my name is Makoto Naegi, Ultimate Lucky Student. I hope you're having a nice day." Makoto sheepishly introduced himself to the camera.

"Kyoko Kirigiri. Ultimate Detective." Kyoko tied her hair into a ponytail with a ribbon and fixed her apron.

"And we're…" Makoto began, expecting Kyoko to join in.

"..."

"Naegiri." Makoto said with a forced smile.

"Lame lame lame! Last group make it snappy!"

"I'm Aoi Asahina, but please call me Hina. I'm the Ultimate Swimmer and my favourite food is doughnuts!"

"I am Sakura Ogami, Ultimate Fighter." Sakura had her arms crossed but smiled.

"Together we're Sakuraoi!"

Monokuma faked a barf noise in the background which made Hina shout at Monokuma.

"Monomi any thoughts on the matchups?"

"Well, I think-"

"What about you Teruteru? Wait, no you'll give some stupid perverted answer. Sayaka?"

"I think the tag teams were really well matched. Everyone here has good chemistry with each other, so teamwork will definitely work. If Makoto and Kyoko are in the same team they can overcome anything. However the match is still even, and both sides have an equal chance at winning."

"Is that so? Bleugh the hope is awful. In fact, why don't I shuffle-Toko Fukawa shut up!"

"It's not fair...me and Master Byakuya should be in a team together!"

"Please. I couldn't care less about this show." Byakuya muttered to himself.

"So what dish are we making today? Today we're making...okonomiyaki!" Monokuma revealed a plate that he had kept hidden the entire time. On the plate, a whole okonomiyaki shaped like a bear head. Usami screamed in horror and Monokuma was trying to force feed her the atrocity.


"Round 1, choosing ingredients...start!"

Immediately, team Akaneko and Ishimondo ran up to the ingredients stand with baskets in their hands. Nekomaru and Taka were choosing their ingredients carefully and Mondo was just there. Meanwhile Akane was grabbing everything and putting it in her basket.

"Akane, I understand this is very exciting…" Sayaka said trying to not laugh. "But why are you getting everything?"

"Because! Anything goes with okonomiyaki! It's like a pancake. You can put anything in the batter."

"That's not how it works." Hajime responded, trying to not offend the gymnast.

The alarm rang and the teams went back to their stations to prepare the ingredients. Akane's team picked one of every ingredient available in the kitchen, while Mondo's was limited due to the fact Mondo didn't offer any help choosing ingredients.

"Alright Coach Nekomaru. What do we do?"

"Open everything!"

With that, their team had begun unpacking everyone that was wrapped in a packaging.

"The hell we do now?"

"Language Mondo! We shall thaw out these strips of bacon. Remove the packaging while I prepare everything else for Makoto and Kyoko to take care of."

Mondo started putting individual strips of bacon on the table counter, without anything to cover the counter. Taka on the other hand went to the sink and began washing his hands.

"Mondo-" Teruteru tried to speak but Sayaka taped his mouth with tape.

"Mondo, did you wash your hands?"

"No. Why?"

"N-nothing...keep up the good work!" Sayaka gave him a thumbs up.

"Bing bong bang bong! Next tag teams up, for cooking!"


Hajime and Nagito went through the ingredients that Akane and Nekomaru chose. Needless to say they were incredibly dumbstruck with what was chosen. Several fruits, chocolates, every kind of meat from every kind of organ, seafood, but the worst was…

"Is this fugu fish?!" Hajime asked in disbelief.

"Mhm. What about it?" Monokuma asked casually.

"This is poisonous!" Hajime shouted, and threw the fish in the bin. Nagito however picked it up and began cutting it without Hajime noticing.

"Makoto why aren't you doing anything?"

In the seventy eighth class' kitchen counter, Kyoko was busy mixing the ingredients into a batter, while Makoto just stood there doing nothing. He put an arm behind his head in embarrassment.

"I don't want to get in her way. Hehe…"

"Well you might wanna soon, because she's burning all the food." Monokuma interrupted and pointed to the smoke that was coming out of the frying pan that Kyoko was using. Makoto jumped in shock and Kyoko grabbed a fire extinguisher, blowing it on the burning food.

"Sorry Makoto." Kyoko said quietly.

"It's fine. We can just make another one." Makoto grabbed the bowl of batter and began cooking a new okonomiyaki.

"Bleugh. The hope being displayed is stupid and poorly executed."

"Well we are at Hope's Peak Academy." Usami tried to explain to Monokuma, who hit her in response.

"That's it. I'm bored! Round over, next team!"


The last two tag teams ran up to their counters to decorate their dishes. The seventy seventh class' okonomiyaki looked pretty normal, but had these suspicious white strips that looked a lot like a certain poisonous fish…

"Soda! Gundham! Do your best and make our class win another battle against our juniors!" Sonia shouted from the sidelines.

"Of course Miss Sonia!"

"Do not underestimate the dark lord you mere peasant."

The two of them began the decorating process. Well, you could call it a decorating process. But all they did was have Soda out the food on the plate, and Gundham cast a 'curse' on the dish that would please the four judges. Meanwhile, Sakura and Hina stared at the burned food that Makoto and Kyoko made together.

"Surely, ketchup makes it all better. Right Sakura?"

"It is our only choice Hina."

Hina then grabbed a bottle of ketchup, and squirted it so it covered the entire dish.

"Much better." Hina admired her work with a smile, but the judges were forcing a smile.

"Bing bong bang bong! Time's up! Unfortunately. Please serve your dishes to the judges."


Let's start with the seventy eighth class. For the seventy eighth class, they have served a simple okonomiyaki with lettuce, bacon, shrimp, and a lot of ketchup on the surface. Monokuma looked at the dish with disgust, Teruteru tried not to laugh, and Sayaka and Usami tried their best to give supporting looks. Needless to say they failed.

"I'm not very hungry...Monomi you eat my share." Monokuma proclaimed to the camera, and Usami screamed in horror.

"M-me! But I can't possibly! Rabbits can't eat okonomiyaki! Well, not disgusting-" Usami looked up to see that the seventy eighth class participants looked very sad. Minus Kyoko. And Mondo because he looked pissed. "I-I'll eat it…" Usami's fake rabbit ears drooped and she grabbed a pair of chopsticks, cut off a small portion, and put it in her mouth.

"..."

"..."

"..."

"Well?! We don't have all day!" Monokuma shouted to Usami.

"It's really bitter." Usami muttered, and began having a coughing fit.

Teruteru popped a small portion in his mouth as well. He let a cough escape but tried to talk to the girls in a seductive tone. "You know. I can give a high rating in exchange for a pair of pant-"

"I'll try some!" Sayaka said in order to cut off Teruteru from the camera. She took a small piece and ate it. "*Cough* It tastes great guys. Keep up the good work." Sayaka gave a thumbs up to her class.

"That means nothing coming from you." Mondo thought out loud. Sayaka pouted her lips but didn't respond.

"Now let's get going to the seventy seventh class' dish."


The seventy seventh class really outdid themselves this time. A deluxe dish of okonomiyaki using far more appealing condiments. Their dish includes shrimp in the dish and a fried egg on top. Okonomi sauce and mayonnaise decorate the top, and bonito flakes to top it. However the main attraction is…

When the dish was served, the thin white slices of a certain poisonous fish stood out in the dish. All four judges took a closer look at the dish and held expressions of horror.

"Is that?" Monokuma began.

"Fugu fish?" Usami continued.

"Aren't they poisonous?" Sayaka asked with concern.

"We can't eat this." Teruteru concluded. "Chefs need years of training before they can serve fugu fish. If I'm correct, only I can serve it!"

"Then I guess Usami will have to." Monokuma said in a sing song tone.

"Why me? I don't want to die!"

"Before I force feed you, does this count as murder?"

"Yes!" Everyone shouted at him.

"Perfect!" Monokuma shoved a big piece with a big strip of fugu fish into Usami's mouth. "Say ah~"

Usami unwillingly swallowed the risky dish, and waited for a minute.

"..."

"..."

"Did it fail?" Monokuma asked.

"How lucky." Nagito mused. "If I failed, me and Monokuma would be sent to jail."

"I'm so glad…" Usami said with tears of joy. "*Cough* Huh? *Cough cough*"

"Never mind." Nagito said with a laugh. "Looks like she's dying."

"Call an ambulance." Kyoko ordered the filming crew.


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"And that's what happened today JIn."

"Kenta, stop addressing me by my first name."

"You're doing it to me." Kenta pouted.

"That's because you told me to call you that!"

"Well, we've sent it to the television network so it should air soon."

"You do realize that this school will soon be recognized as a school full of nut jobs."

"I know I know. But you get paid remember~"

Jin sighed and hung up on Kenta.

"Be strong Jin. You're doing this for the students, despite ruining their reputations. Also, I need to talk to Mondo about his hygiene, Nagito on serving fugu fish, and maybe teach Kyoko how to cook…"


Next time on Hope's Peak Variety Show:

Decide on the events of the next episode. With two activities to choose from, what will happen?

1. A game of lies and deception. Shoujiki Shougi, almost fully copied from Akbingo!

Or…

2. A group date between ten randomly chosen students from the seventy seventh and seventy eighth class!

The choice is yours!


(A/N) So I'm not accepting OCs yet. Maybe at around the fifth episode I'll make an announcement or something. So yeah, you guys get to pick the next episode activity. Shoujiki Shougi or a group date? (I have a feeling as to what you guys will choose. Just leave a review as to what you want to happen and I'll do what the majority says.

See you guys next episode, and thank you all for the reviews, favourites, and follows!