Entry 5
They took Byakuya. Because of course they did. Maybe instead of focusing on me, he should have been focusing on the actual threat. My own hostility aside, Komaru has found herself in another type of killing game. Not like the one she came up with. This one involved a group of children, no doubt following her, hunting everybody on their hit list. I'm getting sick even thinking about it. Toko is offering her help to Komaru, for what reason I have no idea other than to help rescue her "master". I'm not going to spend all this time getting Komaru stuck in my feud with Byakuya and his literary lapdog, so I usually scout ahead. It seems like everything is carefully constructed to lead Komaru to where she needs to be. She had a big complexity addiction, didn't she?
They had met Aoi's brother. Unfortunately he showed just what happened if you left the borders of Towa City. That's gonna be hard conversation to have with her. I was too far away when it happened, I couldn't even warn them. Yet another thing Toko is going to blame me for.
I can't let anyone see me. They could recognize me, and then… I rather not think about it. I stay out of sight of anybody, Only helping if absolutely necessary. Genocide Jack made quick work of the P.E. kid's robot. After that, they met Shirokuma, and I'm sure as hell not going to follow that thing. That A.I. had to come from somewhere and I already know I'm not going to like where it came from. The Adult Colony proved to be distrustful of Future Foundation, understandable given that most of the team sent here is either captured or dead. The Foundation isn't going to take any unnecessary risks. Besides I know a few people who would get a kick out of the idea of me being devoured by a Monokuma.
I followed them to Towa tower, and of course now they're being hunted by the kid with the hate fetish. They Actually found another person on the hit list, this one was for one of the students I never got to meet, Technically. Tachi Fujisaki is the father of Chihiro Fujisaki, who in turn created Alter Ego. Whom I'm currently having take the form of her sister for me. I may need to make an appointment with Ms. Gekkohara when this is all over.
In any case, this was one of the rare times when I had no choice but to meet up with them. There was a sort of unspoken agreement with Toko and I. Whatever was going on between us, Komaru shouldn't be in the middle of, at least that's what interpreted. Honestly the mind of Toko Fukawa was a mess to try and figure out.
Once again, I felt helpless. Mr. Fujisaki was attacked by feral Monokumas as soon as he got the Elevator fixed. There was no way any of us could have seen that coming. Toko was scowling in my direction. The girl is so unsubtle about her emotions you can tell what she's thinking from a kilometer away.
The elevator stopped, never a good sign. Komaru and Toko opened the Elevator door and through it I already knew that I couldn't be seen on this floor. I leaned against the Elevator, to get feel for the situation.
The kid had issues, just like everyone in that group. His mom apparently made him put a mask on every day. My suspicions were correct. These kids were Junko's followers. From what this one was saying, they worshipped her, even. They even called her Big Sis Junko.
Komaru was starting to worry me. She had exploded at the kid before the battle, which was normal after he was talking about genocide. After the battle though…
The Monokuma kids dragged Jatarou off as soon as he lost the battle, as they did with Masaru. Toko and Komaru just stood there, absorbing everything that happened.
Toko was the first one to speak, "They're fighting? Again? What is this?"
Komaru was more somber in tone, trying to find the words to fit was she was about to say.
"... Serves him right."
Toko 's eyes widened, "What did you say?"
"Let's go, Toko"
"Komaru!"
The two looked back and saw Ryoko walking out of the elevator.
Toko scoffed, "Took you long enough to join us."
Ryoko ignored her and looked into Komaru's eyes, "I understand how you're feeling, but don't let this overtake you. It's a road that you almost never come back from."
The three got into the elevator, no one was speaking until they got to the top. Ryoko motioned for Komaru to give her the communications laptop. She set it down and entered in her information. The "Connecting" Screen popped up showing that it was trying to establish a link.
"Hello?" Komaru yelled, "Hello? Can you hear me?"
Ryoko put her hand on Komaru's shoulder, "It's still connecting, don't worry."
Toko was strangely quiet, and Ryoko knew why. She wasn't cleared to be a part of this operation. She should hope to God that Makoto would be the one to answer, because Kyoko would give her an earful.
"..llo?", the connection was established, a bit fuzzy at first, but was getting progressively clearer.
"This is Future Foundation...14th Division … Makoto Naegi!"
Komaru's eyes widened, "Makoto?"
Makoto leaned into his monitor, "Komaru!?"
This was a good first step. Watching Toko squirm and try not to be noticed was a bonus for me. Makoto and Komaru had their own little reunion which was sweet. It's actually something of a treat to see a reunion like this in the foundation. Feels like every time we bring a family together, we bring the world a little closer to hope. Makoto also asked about me and my status. He's sweet like that.
… I'm going to come to regret writing that, I just know.
After Komaru and I briefed Makoto on the situation (and learning that Toko didn't tell Komaru ANYTHING!) Makoto breifed Komaru on… Everything. I Decided to leave the conversation. The less I hear about Junko Enoshima and the Tragedy, the better.
… And my boobs aren't that big...
"Listening to you guys, It's hard to believe it's real" Komaru said after Makoto explained everything about Ultimate Despair to her.
"If you have a hard time believing it, Th-Then talk to the mastermind herself" Toko replied
Ryoko winced.
"What?" Komaru asked.
"Toko!" Makoto shouted from the communcation device.
"No, It's okay, She knows everything else,"Ryoko Stated, "it's only fair that she knows the whole truth."
Ryoko steeled herself and sighed.
"I introduced you to myself as Ryoko Otonashi, but the truth is, I'm Junko Enoshima"
"W-what? But Makoto just said that she died."
"Metaphorically speaking, yes, she did. Back at Hope's Peak, they managed to detain Junko during a suicide attempt. They escaped the school and had to drag her along, making sure she didn't kill herself out of spite."
"Didn't stop you from being a major pain." Toko added, crossing her arms in a very Byakuya-like fashion.
"We were picked up by Future Foundation, who, of course had put her on trial once we got to HQ. They would have killed me if it weren't for your brother."
"But you're an agent!" Komaru said, "You've been helping us!"
"Junko had all of our memories of being classmates at Hope's Peak Academy removed," Makoto explained, "Execution was out of the question, So they decided to use the same procedure on her."
"Thus, I became Ryoko Otonashi, The Ultimate Analyst and an agent of Future Foundation's 14th division, and I plan to keep it that way."
"You- You're really haunted by this…"
Ryoko stayed Silent, but was then immediately caught up in a hug by Komaru.
"I'm so sorry!" Komaru cried.
Ryoko didn't know what to do at this point, "Uh…. Komaru?"
"All I'm doing is crying about how I want to get out of here, but you have the whole world on your shoulders. I can't even Imagine how you deal with it every day!"
Ryoko turned her head away, the younger girl still clutching on to her.
"It's… Fine, really."
Komaru turned to face her brother.
"I was going to ask you to come rescue me, but now, I'm going see this to the end!"
"Komaru! What are you saying?"
"I'm saying That I'm going to help Ryoko and Toko get Byakuya back!"
Toko stepped back, "W-what the hell? You keep crying about how you want to get out of this place and now you want to stay?"
"Were you going to let her leave?" Ryoko asked.
"What kind of question is that?" Toko fumed
"A fair one, if you think about it logically," Ryoko stated, "Byakuya is still alive, they're holding him hostage so that no other Foundation members come here. The Foundation interferes, Byakuya is Monokuma food. There's no way you would have let that happen so easily. You probably would have threatened to kill Komaru if it came down to it."
Toko stayed silent.
"Toko…" Komaru said, "Is that true…?"
"Whatever," Toko sulked, "I-it didn't come to that, s-so it doesn't matter"
"Guys, I think I'm losing the signal, can you read me?" Makoto said his picture getting fuzzier.
Komaru ran to the Laptop.
"Makoto?"
"Komaru! Can you…-ead Me? Komar-"
Makoto's face disappeared. Ready or not, it was time for the next chapter.
IF Entry 1
Um… I don't know if people read this or not, but my sister isn't in the best shape to write in here, so I am. We just told her the truth, and instead of killing someone like she did to Yasuke, she just started crying. I'm not sure If I'm ready to handle my sister like this. I'm not used to all of this hugging and affection. Despite the facts, Junko always acted like the older twin, but now, she's holding on to me and apologizing over and over again. Perhaps this is a fresh start for the both of us.
