Akorin Kokoro – Me as CaptainPancakes? Hehe! He's one of my inspirations.

Super Fanatic Fangurlz – A gamble has been made. Well the second round at least.

HunterofComedy – Thanks for the response. The next motives will no longer have a time limit to increase the element of surprise.

Sendokai Zak – It comes down to framing doesn't it?

Nyphn Yerbak – Please refer to the updated Wheel of Despair Chapter. Refer to the motive scene.

Flashfire912 – I agree with you about Maizono… why… sniff…

Naegi has THE player character but I'm not gonna let him slip in my planned chapter 5. Yes, this is all prepared in my storyline draft. It might change though.


The second part of murder the story after the clairvoyant.

The upcoming execution for our culprit in the next three.

The students managed to discover so many things.

And made many changes by manipulation and infiltration.

Plans should go smooth and well but…

What if there was another plan? Ridiculous.

You would end up slipping and tripping.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- Shiki's Room

- 7:00 a.m.

- Saturday


DAY 5: START


Good morning, you bastards! It's 7 in the morning! Time to wake up!

Let's all strive to do our best today!


24 hours left before Celes, Togami and Maizono get rapid shot by the turrets. It gave me a shrill that Monokuma's motive could be very harsh and forceful. This is not what you call a motive, this is called mandatory order to kill. Here's what's up right now, regardless of character I see upon them, they would kill just to get themselves alive. Togami mentioned that he is going to win this game, pointing out that he will not afford death. He will make allies and threats just for his own benefit. Remember fool's play? He will end up the fool for taking advantage if ever that happens.

Celes, I know it's been a few days since the incident and I haven't said my apologies. You know to yourself that the best way to escape the academy is through cooperation. You should never know about the plan of me, Fujisaki and Kirigiri because I know of their trust. In your case, I cannot be sure yet.

Maizono, your situation is beyond limits now. From what I can see, killing your best friend Naegi would be… heartbreaking. I really have nothing else to say.

As for the others, I had a theory that this motive might not be directed to them but to those not chosen to kill their targets and frame them for it. Seeing a murder case like this would mean that it would be difficult to give them false blasphemy.

But despite all this, with smart people like Kirigiri by our side, we can solve anything. I too have solved some cases in the past trial and proved my worth. Further so, I will practice analysis and theory creation. Development of the human mind has to expand as it shapes when knowledge is obtained. Speaking of which, since I already improved on telepathy and future predictions, this will be my last resort when the debating has reached an impasse.

Nah, let's just see what's going on now.

Hmm… A knock on the door already? Who could that be?

After self-socialization, I got up from my bed into my clothes and opened the door. It was Fujisaki who was trembling in tears all over and tainted with a pale blue. I can tell that something is definitely wrong right now moreover with a look like that; it is just as worse as a fight.

Could that mean…

Gulp.

"Shiki, h-help! He's… he's…" Fujisaki cries down unable to gradually maintain a straight standing posture.

"Tell me where he is. Let's go." I ran with her immediately to where she's pointing me to go, following her upstairs to the hallway then to the library. It would seem that Togami was there with Fukawa having his cup of coffee or whatever back at the cafeteria not caring what's up. The hallway contained blood stains coming from the library going to the swimming pool area to which I pointed myself first to the right. I went inside the library and I felt the same shaking fear and amid feeling throbbing in my head. It definitely happened again.

I see this person hanging in the wall with several knives stabbed in both arms and legs furthermore there was a plasma spill nearest to the body as if it poured slowly creating several pools of blood. His head was down facing the floor with its eyes closed.

This is person is none other than…

SHSL Baseball Player, Leon Kuwata. Dead without a doubt.

I couldn't help myself but stare at the lifeless corpse of another, moreover so when someone would enjoy playing with dead bodies like a gravedigger. Then the speakers activated with the announcement.


"A body has been discovered!"

"Following a brief period of investigation, we will commence our school trial!"


This announcement can assure that everyone will wake up immediately trying to find out what's going on. Might as well stay with Fujisaki who is kneeling down crying again just like back at the execution of Hifumi. Hearing words of "Why?" and "Nooo…", all I could do was to give her comfort and security.

Looking at Leon dead, I remembered the times when we played Project Zombie two days back. I really had fun even though things were going rough. He may be a bother but in a cool way say for the swimming pool leisure activity. The conversation we had about his dream of becoming a musician? That he would make a song dedicated to the successful escape? I guess… the prophecy says to Monokuma's favor.

A few minutes passed and everyone was there save for Fukawa who fainted upon the sight of blood concluding that she has hemophobia. I should take note of that.

"B-blood?" is what she said before she fainted.

"She fainted again? I'm bringing her to the infirmary…" Sakura volunteers to bring her to the infirmary again. Asahina tags along with her.

"This… is not what I had in my fucking mind." Oowada is shaking too. Guess those beatups he had were not enough to scare him off.

And then Monokuma appeared, the person I least wanted to see. I only want to trick him that's what!

"Ok, so we have another victim! Work of art!"

"Can we investigate now?" Kirigiri cuts to the chase.

"Before that, let me remind that the motive is no longer active!"

"That's all!" as he leaves the library out of existence.

"Oy! Celes! You little twit!" Oowada walks towards her.

She remains silent looking displeased.

"Let's just see if the evidence points to me again." She spoke.

"Alright everyone! To the searching we go!" Ishimaru breaks it up.

And so we all scattered and the investigation started. Kirigiri was there and this time Togami was standing by pondering on thoughts.

It's time I get to do my role with the improvements over the past few days.


===INVESTIGATION START!===


- Library

SHIKI: (A beeping sound triggered on my ElectroID tablet.)

SHIKI: "So this is the details of today's murder case."

SHIKI: "Time to avenge his death."

EVIDENCE: Monokuma File # 2 received!


1. Monokuma File # 2:

Victim: Leon Kuwata

Location: Swimming Pool

Time of death: 11:05 p.m.

Cause of death: Drowning and Intensification of wounds

Additional Details: Minor organ damage. Death was not immediate.


SHIKI: "Kirigiri, this is weird. The place of death is different."

KIRIGIRI: "Hmm…"

KIRIGIRI: "We should still investigate the body though."

KIRIGIRI: "If this file says what's true, then we should proceed immediately to the swimming pool for clues."

KIRIGIRI: "To think that the culprit would go to this extent."

KIRIGIRI: "I may not be sure of it but…"

SHIKI: "But…"

KIRIGIRI: "Never mind, let's not waste any time."

SHIKI: (I see Kirigiri examine the injuries of the limp body.)

SHIKI: (All I could do was just look.)

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Hold on!"

SHIKI: "This body feels… a little damp."

SHIKI: "But not that dry either."

SHIKI: "Supposedly a wet body should leave huge puddles of water in unison with blood trackmarks."

SHIKI: "But in this case, these puddle stains below him aren't obvious and possibly a small contradiction with common principle."

KIRIGIRI: "Then it's pretty obvious that he must have been in the swimming pool before he died."

SHIKI: "If my personality deductions are accurate at least, Leon would be the drowsy one especially at evening period."

SHIKI: "I suppose that… freewill could not be a reason for his arrival at the second floor."

SHIKI: "But like I said, it's simply guessing."

SHIKI: "To add up about my previous discussion, the cause of death would mean one thing."

KIRIGIRI: "A high possibility that he died on the swimming pool."

KIRIGIRI: "Then again, I want to see the entire story revealed."

EVIDENCE: Drenched State received!

Leon's body hasn't dried that much with evident signs of puddles beneath him.

SHIKI: (I waited for Kirigiri to say her part.)

SHIKI: "…"

KIRIGIRI: "How come the chest stabs have dried up? Blood no longer resides out."

KIRIGIRI: "But according to the remaining four, this must be recent as a lot of blood poured out to the floor."

KIRIGIRI: "Could there be two different cases that involve the same victim? Probably."

SHIKI: "If you so likely think that then the only people able to murder Leon are everyone but Togami and Maizono."

SHIKI: "This would also mean that Celes might be framed if the culprit's plan goes on successfully."

SHIKI: "Can I have a closer look on his injuries if you don't mind."

SHIKI: (…)

SHIKI: (These knives sure are shiny. They must have been recently used. Maybe it's just intended to shine for a long time.)

SHIKI: (Also who could leave their murder weapon lying around?)

SHIKI: (Wouldn't hiding it be the first thing to do?)

SHIKI: (Either way, I cannot be sure if this is the murder weapon.)

SHIKI: "I don't think the culprit is stupid enough to leave the murder weapon lying around."

SHIKI: "If they are smart, the real murder weapon must be hidden somewhere."

EVIDENCE: Stab Wounds received!

The victim suffered the following 6 wounds on his body namely one on the left and right arm, one on each leg and lastly two on the chest. Only the two wounds as previously mentioned at his torso have completely dried out.

EVIDENCE: Knives received!

Four knives remain attached on his body. They appear to be large and very sharp.

SHIKI: (I am currently reading the message just to the left.)

SHIKI: "Hmm… Bloodbath Fever."

SHIKI: (I feel pretty disturbed looking at the sign which was made with blood.)

TOGAMI: "Oy, Shiki."

SHIKI: "Togami… what were you thinking a while ago?"

TOGAMI: "This murder case… it must be similar to the Genocider Syo."

SHIKI: "You must be talking about the serial killer."

SHIKI: "But looking at the body, he was stabbed with knives."

SHIKI: "All of the murderer's victims if I remember correctly were stabbed with scissors."

SHIKI: "Why would they specifically use knives if they can use their own?"

TOGAMI: "Shiki, we are in a survival game. Falsifying the weapon is a smart move."

SHIKI: "Well, murderers need to find their way out."

SHIKI: "I won't complain on the crucifixion though."

TOGAMI: "Seems you already have pertained knowledge of the murder documents."

SHIKI: "Well, it piqued of my interests. I have a thing for mystery novels and the like."

SHIKI: "Back to the subject, you don't suppose that Genocider Syo is one of us do you?"

TOGAMI: "We'll see about that. I will surprise you later in the class trial."

SHIKI: "If Genocider Syo is indeed one of us, then there's only one evidence to back it up."

SHIKI: "Dissociative Personality Disorder."

SHIKI: "But in order for someone to gain a psychological disease, they must have witnessed or experienced a trauma; something that would trigger their sanity to the opposite."

SHIKI: "The problem is that I don't know all of their past backgrounds."

EVIDENCE: Murder Case Files received!

The case files of Genocider Syo reveal the details of their victims.

- Their victims are always killed with scissors.

- They are always crucified with the bloodied label on the wall, Bloodbath Fever.

SHIKI: "It's time I get a seat."

SHIKI: (I grabbed myself a chair when suddenly water drops onto my shoes.)

SHIKI: "My shoes…"

SHIKI: "Wait… this chair is wet too, how come?"

SHIKI: "I know it's related to this case. I mean look at the table. If you were to spill a drink, wouldn't there be any liquid traces?"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Maybe I can think this over after the investigation and before the class trial."

SHIKI: (Fujisaki arrives again and wants to tell the three of us something.)

FUJISAKI: "The swimming pool… it's… blood."

TOGAMI: "Hmph, is that so? Let's get going shall we?"

KIRIGIRI: "…"

EVIDENCE: Library Chair received!

This chair is sprinkled with bits of water on the base of the seat.

- Swimming Pool

SHIKI: "Blood trails from the swimming pool to the library… only this time it looks like a transparent pink."

SHIKI: "Could it be they dragged his body there while the body was very wet?"

SHIKI: "The blood trails I saw back at the library were pretty much dominantly bloodstained."

SHIKI: (Entering the swimming pool area only lets me see the only evidence available in the area. A pool dyed in pink.)

SHIKI: "Evidence in the bleachers? Doubt it."

FUJISAKI: "Ahh.. I didn't find anything significant in this room. Just this."

TOGAMI: "Hmph. If this is all you want to show us then we need to investigate elsewhere."

FUJISAKI: "U-uh… I'm sorry… sniff"

SHIKI: (She leaves walking.)

SHIKI: (I happen to have a feeling to go to the changing room.)

SHIKI: (Meanwhile, I was looking at Kirigiri again to see if there were any theories she could come up.)

SHIKI: (But all I got was a stare.)

SHIKI: "Kirigiri, I'll be at the changing rooms if you need me."

- Boys' Changing Room

ISHIMARU: "Shiki, greetings."

SHIKI: "Anything helpful?"

ISHIMARU: "Indeed so my friend! I have found these towels with a little mixture of blood and water in all of them."

SHIKI: "I just don't understand the need to remove the wetness of the body if you were to still drag the body leaving marks. If you plan on doing so, then why didn't the culprit clean it up?"

ISHIMARU: "Maybe they forgot?"

SHIKI: "I don't think so… maybe I have to put this on my thinking list."

ISHIMARU: "Thinking list you say? I shall do so as well!"

SHIKI: "Just don't embarrass yourself like last time. If you aren't sure, ask us about it."

SHIKI: "It would be better if we can make accurate conclusions within the time limit."

ISHIMARU: "Agreed!"

SHIKI: "By the way, since you guys swam yesterday before dinner, who won?"

ISHIMARU: "Ah! I was declared the victor! Speed is essential!"

SHIKI: "Hehe."

ISHIMARU: "What is this laughter I hear upon?"

SHIKI: "You do realize that you had fun right?"

SHIKI: "The feeling of victory shone upon you bringing you joy."

ISHIMARU: "Indeed so Shiki, we shall do our best to find our criminal!"

EVIDENCE: Swimming Pool received!

The entire swimming pool was coated in blood.

EVIDENCE: Towels received!

These towels suggest that the culprit used it to dry the corpse, for what reason exactly?

EVIDENCE: Blood Stain Differences received!

The blood stains coming from the swimming pool to the changing room comprises 75% of blood while the pathway to the library to the changing room is of only 25% blood.

SHIKI: "I'll be searching on the first floor now. Continue your job here."

ISHIMARU: (nods)

- Cafeteria

SAKURA: "Shiki, what is your progress?"

SHIKI: "Pretty good. Me, Kirigiri and Togami found a lot of suspicious clues."

SHIKI: "Right now I'm making theories and then cut them down until one remains."

SHIKI: "Think of it as process of elimination."

SHIKI: (I walked around the cafeteria to see another set of miniscule blood marks on the floor.)

SHIKI: (Looking around.)

SHIKI: "What's a knocked out knife rack here for?"

SHIKI: (I picked it up and placed it properly.)

SHIKI: "The culprit didn't clean up their mess. What a way to make a 'perfect' murder. Tsk."

SHIKI: (I looked at the blood stains and the place where the knife rack fell.)

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "So that's it…"

SHIKI: (I made visual implications to see if some of them match on the missing slots."

SHIKI: "..."

SHIKI: "I think... it's three. Three slots do not make the matches."

SHIKI: "If only I could get them back from Leon. Unfortunately, tampering with the crime scene is not allowed."

SHIKI: "A-anyway what else is up?"

ASAHINA: "Shiki hi! I've been asking Monokuma about something."

SHIKI: "And that is…"

ASAHINA: "It's this toaster, it's totally fried and we need it for repairs!"

ASAHINA: "But he keeps saying no…"

SHIKI: "That seems selfish…"

SHIKI: "So umm... what happened to Junko?"

ASAHINA: "She went in her room again. She doesn't want to help with the investigation."

SHIKI: "Obviously a suspect… or not. Interrogation would be wise in the long run."

SHIKI: "That's what you call a friend."

SAKURA: "Sarcasm."

SHIKI: "Yes."

SHIKI: (I looked at the toaster to see it smeared with a grey contrast, like from explosion.)

SHIKI: "Did someone use the toaster after the rain shower?"

ASAHINA: "I think I'll go ask."

ASAHINA: "See ya! Do your best."

SHIKI: (Asahina exits the kitchen.)

SHIKI: (Sakura picks up a broken teacup shard.)

SAKURA: "Was there an accident here?"

SHIKI: "Hmm… teacup."

SHIKI: "That reminds me of Celes. I accidentally spilled some hot tea on her, both dress and skin."

SAKURA: "That must explain the bandages on her arms and neck."

SAKURA: "But there's another question that popped up."

SAKURA: "This is milk."

SHIKI: (I walked my way to the other side of the counter to see lots of cup shards on the floor together with milk.)

SHIKI: "This sure seems a larger pile than I expected."

SHIKI: (I picked up one by one and tried to match it like a puzzle.)

SHIKI: "I knew it. More than one cup was on this counter."

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Speaking of Asahina about toasting food, wasn't there supposed to be a baking sheet in the oven?"

SHIKI: (The stove-oven tray is missing a baking sheet.)

SHIKI: "To think of a baking sheet as a murder weapon is preposterous."

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: (Ideas…)

SHIKI: "Sakura, follow me to the infirmary."

SAKURA: "For what reason is that?"

SHIKI: "You'll figure it out."

EVIDENCE: Knife Rack received!

It was knocked out when it was found. Some knives connect to the missing slots but to be specific, three slots were empty.

EVIDENCE: Blood Traces received!

These blood traces found at the kitchen are separate and small.

EVIDENCE: Toaster received!

It is unusable and over circuited, must have exploded between yesterday and now.

EVIDENCE: Spilled milk and Teacup shards received!

More shards means more than one cup of milk was there.

EVIDENCE: Missing Baking Sheet received!

There is reason why it was used and I can say for sure it is related to this case.

- First Floor Hallway

SHIKI: (Walking down the hallway I see Fukawa standing in the corner.)

SHIKI: (I neared her in to see what's up expecting a negative response.)

FUKAWA: "G-get away…"

FUKAWA: (Exits to her room.)

SHIKI: "Sigh…"

- Infirmary

SHIKI: "Let's check the bottle cabinets. If any bottles are used, notify me."

SHIKI: (Ahh.. Celes is here.)

SHIKI: "Celes, hello."

CELES: "It's you."

SHIKI: "I wanted to apologize for the accident I caused. Really."

CELES: "Hmph."

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Sigh…"

SHIKI: (I proceeded to check the cabinets if anything were used here.)

SHIKI: (Rummages.)

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Sakura, any luck?"

SAKURA: "Well, there's a high reduction of isopropyl alcohol."

SHIKI: "Celes, did you happen to use this?"

CELES: "If it's for your sake, yes. Yes I did."

SHIKI: "To endure that much pain, very strong-willed."

CELES: "Do you want to have ants live and let the stench worsen?"

SHIKI: "Duly noted."

CELES: "I wish to leave. If you seek for forgiveness, I would request for you to make milk-tea for a time period."

SHIKI: "Just so in exchange you wouldn't commit murder."

SHIKI: "Even if it's money or anything a gambler desires."

CELES: "Shiki, Shiki… I am the SHSL Gambler. I have earned my winnings over the generations."

CELES: "Leaving this cage would be satisfactory."

CELES: "Now then, if you will excuse me…"

CELES: (Leaves.)

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "That's all I want to know. Keep searching."

EVIDENCE: Bottle of Alcohol received!

A huge amount of isopropyl alcohol was used till halfway, a possibility that this was used as poison.

SHIKI: "Now one more thing…"

SHIKI: "To the gymnasium for another question. Just one."

SHIKI: "I better get a specific answer for this."

- Gymnasium

SHIKI: "Monokuma, another question poll please?"

MONOKUMA: "You again? What do you want?"

SHIKI: "Explain to me one thing."

SHIKI: "This announcement thing… I assume that it doesn't just happen… right?"

MONOKUMA: "…"

MONOKUMA: "Oh… I was supposed to explain it to you but Junko just had to break it off."

MONOKUMA: "Blame her."

SHIKI: "How about at the class trial then?"

SHIKI: "Everyone will be eager to listen."

MONOKUMA: "I only go once so be it."

SHIKI: "There we go."


Well, that's pretty much the end of the investigation or so what I found along with the others.

"Alright! Investigation time has ended and everyone proceed to the elevators immediately!" Monokuma's voice cracked to life from the PA speakers.

First one on the elevator was me and Ishimaru, I took my stand and thought of Leon. Probably all of us are suspects, since the intention of the motive is something else.

Next up was Ludenberg and Naegi. I haven't seen Naegi during the entire duration of the investigation. How strange. Kirigiri and Fujisaki were next, who was calm and ready.

Fukawa, Togami, Asahina. Then Sakura and Oowada, Maizono and Junko in that order.

I will add Maizono, Junko and Naegi on the list since I haven't seen them the entire day.

"…" the three of them seem to be very quiet.

"What? What are you looking at?" Junko stares at me greatly.

I looked away and faced the entrance door.

"Everyone here? Good! I'll see you all in a jiffy." Monokuma presses the elevator swtich that leads us to the courtroom.

While descending, everyone was quiet unlike last time. This time, some of them are staring at Celes as she tried to ignore the disturbing aura.

I hope Fujisaki is doing her job on keeping Alter Ego locked and safe.

With the ride coming to an end, the doors opened walking to the courtroom. I am now visited with two more stands, Hifumi and Leon's.

I took my place at the stand beside Asahina, up and running and Hagakure's… stand.

The second class trial. The case of Leon Kuwata.

It begins now!


EVIDENCE LIST:

1. | Monokuma File No. 2 |


Victim : Leon Kuwata

Location: Swimming Pool

Time of death: 11:05 pm.

Cause of death: Drowning and Intensification of wounds

Additional Details: Minor organ damage. Death was not immediate.


2. | Drenched State | Leon's body hasn't dried that much with evident signs of puddles beneath him.

3. | Stab Wounds | The victim suffered the following 6 wounds on his body namely one on the left and right arm, one on each leg and lastly two on the chest. Only the two wounds as previously mentioned at his torso have completely dried out.

4. | Knives | Four knives remain attached on his body. They appear to be large and very sharp.

5. | Murder Case Files | The case files of Genocider Syo reveal the details of their victims.

- Their victims are always killed with scissors.

- They are always crucified with the bloodied label on the wall, Bloodbath Fever.

6. | Library Chair | This chair is sprinkled with bits of water on the base of the seat

7. | Swimming Pool | The entire swimming pool was coated in blood.

8. | Towels | These towels suggest that the culprit used it to dry the corpse, for what reason exactly?

9. | Blood Stain Differences | The blood stains coming from the swimming pool to the changing room comprises 75% of blood while the pathway to the library to the changing room is of only 25% blood.

10. | Knife Rack | It was knocked out when it was found. Some knives connect to the missing slots but to be specific, three slots were empty.

11. | Blood Traces | These blood traces found at the kitchen are separate and small.

12. | Toaster | It is unusable and over circuited, must have exploded between yesterday and now.

13. | Spilled Milk and Teacup Shards | More shards means more than one cup of milk was there.

14. | Missing Baking Sheet | There is reason why it was used and I can say for sure it is related to this case

15. | Bottle of Alcohol | A huge amount of isopropyl alcohol was used till halfway, a possibility that this was used as poison.


DAY 6: PAUSED

SURVIVORS: 13


I apologize if I brought up the crucifixion scene from canon. I just… like it so much.

Now for the class trial, it will be divided into three parts and I can be confident that some of you have an idea of who will be our surprise guest.

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