Damn it… We failed again…
« Wh-What the hell ?! What the hell happened here ?! » Kaito exclaimed.
« I-I don't know ! I don't know what happened ! » Tenko replied.
At least Keebo won't be used as a battering ram here…
« So one of us committed a murder again… » Kirumi sighed.
« Why ?! This shouldn't have happened ! » Kaede exclaimed in shock.
Then out of the sudden, Monokuma appeared !
« Well it did, Kaede ! Looks like no one cares about your value of teamwork ! » Monokuma mocked her.
« Knock it off- » Rantaro came to her defense.
« Rise and shine, ursine ! » The Monokubs appeared.
« Alright ! I have been waiting for the killin' game to start up again ! » Monosuke declared.
We tried to ignore their conversation, until Angie intervened again.
« Hey, hey ! This conversation is fun and all, but we should really get this over with ! We need to investigate, right ? » She said.
We were given the Monokuma File, then they left.
« So it's really going to start again… » Keebo said.
« We have to, or we will join Kiyo if we don't. » Maki told him.
« Agreed, let's not waste anymore time and investigate. » Rantaro noted.
He's right… We have no choice…
We have no choice but to find the culprit who killed Kiyo…
We have no choice but to do it… again…
Investigation Start !
« You're ready, Kaede ? » I asked her.
« Yeah… I don't want to… But we have to. » She nodded sadly.
Maki and Kaito were guarding Kiyo's body, but we decided to read the Monokuma File first.
The victim is Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist. The victim's body was discovered in Classroom A. The estimated time of death is around 8 am. The cause of death was blood loss by head trauma. Minor and major injuries were found around the victim's body.
There is a time of death this time, but less accurate…
Monokuma File 2 has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
Now let's talk to them.
« Hey guys, found anything useful around here ? » I asked them.
« Well, looks like the murder weapon is the teacher's desk, look at the blood. » Maki pointed at said desk.
« Yeah, and it must have been a heck of a fight, look at this mess ! » Kaito looked around.
I had to agree, there were chairs thrown around and even a broken student desk ! Knowing how strong Kiyo was, no doubt it was a great struggle.
Bloody Teacher Desk has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
Signs of Struggle has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
« Anything on the body, Maki ? » I asked her.
« Yeah, did your… err… real talent can help you with that ? » Kaito whispered that last part.
« Well, other than minor bruises on his face and torso, I noticed his wrist is broken, which means whoever attacked him was pretty strong. » She replied.
Someone strong… But other than Gonta and Kiyo… Who could have been strong enough to overpower him ?
Status of Kiyo's Body has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
« That's not all, look at this. » She handed us a note.
We began to read it…
Hey, we need to talk. Come in Classroom A tomorrow at 8 am.
« So Kiyo was lead here… » Kaede said in shock.
« And it sealed his fate… » Maki finished.
But would he really follow the note ? I have some doubts…
Meeting Note has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
« Alright, thanks guys ! » I told them.
« Should we search the crime scene now ? » Kaede asked me.
« Yeah, there might be something we missed. Let's take a look around by spliting up. » I told her.
We split up to cover more ground. It was at that moment I noticed something shining from the light…
It was something metallic…
It was…
« A kitchen knife ?! » I exclaimed.
« You found a knife ?! » Kaede repeated, coming over towards me.
« Yeah, the light shined on the blade, so I noticed it. » I went on my knees to get a closer look.
I took it and looked on each side…
« No blood… It's not the murder weapon. Besides, Maki or the Monokuma File didn't say anything about stab wounds… » I noted.
« Then how did it get here ? » Kaede asked.
« Well, either the killer tried to kill Kiyo with it, but he fought and they had to smash his skull against the teacher's desk, or Kiyo was the one having the knife, and he tried to use it to defend himself, but he dropped it during the struggle, as they killed him. » I theorized.
« The second scenario seems more likely, right ? The killer wouldn't let the knife on the crime scene. » Kaede proposed.
« I agree, that's the most logical scenario. After all, it's near the broken desk, so I assume the culprit threw Kiyo against it that when it broke, he dropped his knife. » I nodded.
Kitchen Knife has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
« Also Shuichi, I found this… » She presented an evidence…
« A Kubs Pad ? » I said.
« I found it on the other side of the broken desk. I believe when Kiyo was thrown against the desk, he must have dropped it on one side, while the knife was dropped on the other side. » Kaede theorized.
« That seems to be the case. Now, let's see whose motive video it is ! » I said.
« About that… It's broken, I tried to turn it on, but it didn't work. » She showed the Kubs Pad, showing a crack on the screen.
Then suddenly, Monodam appeared !
« I-CAN-EXTRACT-THE-VIDEO-FROM-THE-KUBS-PAD…HOWEVER-IT-WILL-TAKE-A-LONG-TIME.I-EXPECT-IT-TO-BE-DONE-WHEN-THE-CLASS-TRIAL-STARTS. » He said.
« Well… Go right ahead, thanks. » I nodded.
With a bit of hesitation, Kaede gave the broken Kubs Pad to him.
« DON' -WILL-BE-DONE. » He left.
« Do you think it was wise to trust him ? » Kaede asked me in worry.
« He and the other Monokubs helped us in the previous case, I don't see why that would change. » I replied.
« That makes sense… » Kaede nodded.
Broken Kubs Pad has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
« Now what should we do ? » She asked me.
« Let's go ask the others what they know, we might get more evidence. » I told her.
But before leaving, I noticed something on the ground…
« What did you find ? » She asked.
« Some… white fabric. Like, a cloth. It has been ripped off, it seems. » I replied, grabbing the fabric.
« I don't recall anyone going in this classroom before the murder. » Kaede thought out loud.
« Then it must have been during the murder, and it must belong to the culprit. Kiyo must have used the knife to tear some cloth from the culprit. » I concluded.
Piece of White Fabric has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
We then got out, and looked for people to interrogate.
« Hey Ryoma. » I called him.
« Hey. You guys want to know my alibi ? » He concluded.
« Yeah, what did you do before the murder happened ? » I asked.
« I went to see Maki yesterday, before the nighttime announcement. » He replied.
« Why did you go see her ? » I continued.
« Because she had my motive video. » He answered.
Wait, what ?
How does he know about this ?!
Gonta died, so there's no way Kokichi knew about it without getting all of the Kubs Pads and telling it to Ryoma !
« H-how did you know that ? » I calmed down and asked.
« Kokichi told me she had it. » He explained.
« Kokichi ? How does he know that ? » Kaede asked.
« I don't know, he never told me. I assumed he must have eavesdropped and heard about it. » He shrugged.
« Ryoma… Be honest with me… Did you try to blackmail Maki to get your motive video back ? » I asked him in a serious tone.
He didn't say anything for a few seconds, then sighed.
« Yes… I did. » He lowered his beanie.
« W-what ?! Why Ryoma ? Why would you do that to our friend ?! » Kaede exclaimed.
« Sorry… But I really wanted to know if someone cared about me ! » He exclaimed back.
« But why Maki ? What did you have against her to blackmail her ? » Kaede asked.
« I had her motive video… And learned she was the Ultimate Assassin… But she didn't give in, and even told me she told you guys her real talent ? » He replied.
« Yeah, she told us. » I nodded.
« Well… Seems like I will never know if anyone cared about me… Or… perhaps no one cares about me and she hid that fact from me… » He sighed.
« Ryoma, I don't think Maki kept your motive video to hide anything. I bet she did it to prevent you causing a murder ! If you did kill someone, then you will never see whoever cared about you ! » Kaede suggested.
He looked at her in surprise, then nodded in approval.
« You might be right… Then I must live ! Sorry guys for making you all worry for me. » He cracked a smile.
I smiled back, but I hid my sadness… I wish Kaede was right… But I couldn't tell Ryoma the truth about his motive video…
« Just one last question Ryoma, was yesterday night the last time you saw Maki before the magic show ? » I asked.
« Actually no, I went to see her at her dorm room today after the morning announcement to give her one last chance to give me my motive video or I would tell everyone. She repeated she would tell them after the magic show, so I dropped it and we went to the magic show together. » He replied.
« Alright, thanks Ryoma ! That was super helpful ! » Kaede smiled at him.
« Yeah, no problem. » He nodded.
Maki Not Alone has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
We then decided to go interrogate Angie and Himiko, who were the main organizers of the magic show, if they saw or heard anything suspicious.
« Hey girls. » I greeted them.
« Nyahaha ! Hey Shuichi ! What's up ? » Angie asked.
« I need you and Himiko to answer a few questions. » I replied.
« Of course ! Atua will help me answer them for you ! » She smiled.
« Nyeh… Go ahead. » Himiko nodded.
« Did any of you saw anything suspicious yesterday or before the magic show began ? » I asked.
« Hmm… Oh ! I think I saw Kiyo going to the kitchen around 8 am ! » Angie exclaimed.
« Kiyo ? What was he doing there ? » I blinked in surprise.
« We don't know… We saw him from afar, and since we had to go to do the final preparations for the magic show, we didn't stop to ask him… He didn't even see us. » Himiko replied.
So that must be when he got the kitchen knife… But why today and not before ?
Witnessing Kiyo has been added to the Truth Bullets section of your Monopad.
Ding dong, bing bong
« Already tired of investigating ? Oh, you've been tired of it for a while now ? Well, that's how it goes. Investigations aren't all that fun, you see. But it's a necessary step before we can move on to the main event… The class trial ! Please gather at the Shrine of Judgment in the courtyard ! Puhuhuhu, see you later ! » Monokuma spoke.
Damn it… We didn't have time to interrogate everyone… Looks like we will have to do that in the class trial.
« Well, we need to go. » Kaede noted.
I nodded, and we went to the Shrine of Judgment, where everyone was waiting for us.
« Is everyone ready ? » Keebo asked.
« Yes, we must discover who killed Kiyo. » Kirumi nodded.
« That, or we will join him in heaven. » Ryoma noted.
More like hell…
« Well then, let's put an end to this everyone. » Rantaro said.
We went into the elevator, as we begun our descent yet again…
« Shuichi, what's your plan for the class trial to uncover the culprit's identity ? » Kaede whispered to me.
« Do not bring up the piece of fabric. I plan to trap the culprit by revealing it at the end. » I told her.
« Got it. We got this, I'm sure of it ! » She nodded.
The elevator stopped, as we got out and entered the courtroom.
« Welcome ! You've hopelessly arrived once again ! Did you wanna come here again cuz of how wonderful it is ? I put so much effort into building this place, it should be a monument ! » Monokuma cheered for himself.
« But it was with the Exisals who did everything… » Monotaro sighed.
« You put a lot of elaborate detail into this courtroom. Almost like it's for show. » Kokichi chuckled.
« For show, huh ? That's an interesting way to put it. » Monokuma said.
« Is this just for show ? Are you showing this to the people outside and- » Kirumi asked.
« Those people aren't with us, so you don't need to worry about them. Now, show me just how you intend to bargain for your lives ! » Monokuma interrupted her.
We got onto our respective podiums as I could see Tsumugi and Kiyo's crossed portraits, as well as Monokid's. Tsumugi's had a regular cross, but she also had a small crown on top of her head, likely to show her status of mastermind. And since Kiyo got killed this time, he had a regular crossed portrait instead of fire around him. Same for Monokid who had a regular crossed portrait.
Kiyo…
Someone murdered him… Likely because the blackened had their own motive video and wanted to get out of here…
I need to find out who did it… There are enough dead already…
(A/N: Sorry, I only managed to do the backgroun for Tsumugi, imagine she's all in red!)
I wished I would get out with everyone alive…
I can't afford to lose here… I will discover who killed Kiyo !
CLASS TRIAL IN SESSION
« Now then, let's begin with a basic explanation of the class trial ! This is the last time I will repeat it, so listen carefully ! During the trial, you will present your arguments for who the culprit is, and vote for whodunnit. Vote correctly, and only the blackened will be punished. But if you pick the wrong person… I will punish everyone besides the blackened, and that person will graduate from this academy ! Also, refusing to vote will result in your death, so you better vote for someone ! Now, let's get this crazy, awesome class trial on the road ! » Monokuma explained.
« Let's combine our power and work together, everyone ! » Tenko told us.
I was so happy she decided to let go of her hate towards us males. She's right, let's do this !
« Agreed, we should start by reviewing what we know of Kiyo's murder. » Kirumi suggested.
« Yeah, that would be a good start. » Rantaro nodded.
Yeah, let's do this !
NON-STOP DEBATE
« Alright guys, let's see what we know so far. » Kaede said.
« Kiyo was murdered in Classroom A, around 8 am. » Keebo started.
« But what caused his death ? » Angie asked.
« I know ! There was a kitchen knife at the crime scene ! It must be the murder weapon ! » Kokichi suggested.
« No, that's wrong ! » I exclaimed.
BREAK !
« No, Kokichi. The knife isn't the murder weapon. » I told him.
« Hmm ? What do you mean ? » He said in a playing tone.
« There was no blood on the knife. It's the Teacher's Desk that is obviously the murder weapon. » I replied.
« I agree, it was covered in blood, from top to bottom ! » Kaede nodded.
« Is it me or you just like wasting our time ? » Kaito asked Kokichi.
« Hey ! I'm just helping ! We now know the knife can't be the murder weapon ! » He defended himself.
« Thanks for stating the obvious, moron. » Miu rolled her eyes.
« No one asked you, Cow Tits. » Kokichi replied, frowning at her.
« N-Ngeh ! » She froze.
« Anyway, now we have determined how Kiyo died, this raises an interesting question… How did that kitchen knife ended up here ? » Kirumi asked.
« Well, Shuichi and I assumed Kiyo took it from the kitchen. » Kaede replied.
« How do you know that for sure ? » Keebo asked her.
« Because we have evidence of that. Right, Shuichi ? » She looked at me.
Yeah, because someone told us about it !
« That's right, Angie and Himiko saw him going for the kitchen just after the morning announcement. » I replied.
« Nyahahaha ! That's true ! He went there, but since Himiko and I had to go prepare the magic show, we didn't stop to say hi ! » Angie added.
And you did well… Knowing from what happened last time…
« So Kiyo took this knife, and went to Classroom A and got himself killed. But how did he know it was there he needed to go ? » Ryoma asked.
I know that, it's that evidence !
« It's all thanks to this note. We found it at the crime scene. » I told him.
« That explains why Kiyo wasn't at the magic show, since he was meeting the blackened during that time. » Rantaro concluded.
« We should review what we have learned so far, to make sure we haven't missed anything. » Kirumi suggested.
« Good idea, let's do this guys ! » Kaito nodded.
NON-STOP DEBATE
« So Kiyo was murdered in Classroom A around 8 am, after he got his head smashed in against the teacher's desk. » Miu started.
« And he went there because of the note he received. » Himiko added.
« Poor Kiyo, he didn't even have a chance to fight back ! » Angie exclaimed.
« No, that's wrong ! » I said.
BREAK !
« I don't think Kiyo had been taken by surprise when he arrived in the classroom. » I told him.
« Oh ? Really ? » Angie said in surprise.
« Yeah, because the classroom was a mess, there were thrown chairs everywhere ! There was even a broken desk ! » I explained to her.
« That's right ! I have seen it myself ! It was a freaking warzone ! » Kaito added.
« So Kiyo was attacked, he tried to use the knife against the culprit, where he got into a brutal fight, and got killed by them. All we have to do now is figure out who did it, so let's see who doesn't have an alibi. » Rantaro concluded.
« But how ? Everyone but Kiyo was at the magic show. We all went there immediately. » Maki noted.
It's true, other than Kiyo, everyone has an alibi. We need to figure out who killed him… Because I have this strange feeling… Something is up…
« Then we should see what anyone did before going to the magic show. » Kirumi suggested.
« I was with Shuichi, I went to his dorm room, and accompanied him to the magic show. It can't be one of us ! » Kaito told them.
« What were you guys doing ? I bet it was something dirt- » Miu fantasized.
« No. We were talking about Maki. » I interrupted her.
« Maki ? Why were you talking about her ? » Tenko asked.
Shit… Sorry Maki, I didn't mean to expose that so soon… Though you did say you would tell everyone…
« Maki… I think it's time to tell them. » I looked at her.
She froze in surprise, but sighed and nodded.
« Alright… Everyone, I have a secret to reveal you, something I have been hiding since we arrived here. I already told some of you, so I will tell the rest my secret. It's why I prevented you from accessing my Research Lab… My secret is… » Maki said.
« That you're the Ultimate Assassin ? »
Everyone turned to the one who said that…
Kokichi…
He had his mischievious grin as usual…
Damn it, why ?!
And how ?!
Gonta died so there was no Insect Meet and Greet, so he couldn't have watched her motive video !
I broke out of my thoughts as I heard the others gasp.
« Huh ? » Angie said in confusion.
« Ultimate Assassin… ? » Rantaro narrowed his eyes at her.
Maki was glaring daggers at Kokichi. If looks could kill, he would already be dead.
« Is this true, Maki ? » Kirumi asked.
« Yes, it is. And how did you know about it ? » She replied, still glaring at Kokichi.
« Oh, I heard you and Ryoma talk about it. » He winked at them.
Damn you Kokichi…
They both glared at him for eavesdropping on them.
« You said people knew about it ? Who did you tell ? » Rantaro asked.
« Shuichi, Kaede, Himiko and Kaito. I was planning to tell the rest of you but that little gremlin did it instead. » She glared at him harder.
« Sorry not sorry ! » Kokichi grinned.
« Do you want to die ? » She threatened him.
« Hey ! Stop being mad at me ! You should be mad at Ryoma since he tried to blackmail you ! » He said.
Everyone turned at Ryoma with a few gasps.
« Is it true, Ryoma ? » Kirumi asked.
He sighed.
« Yeah… I did that because I had her motive video revealing her talent to me. I heard from Kokichi she had mine, and I blackmailed her to hand over my motive video. But I didn't expect you to snoop around and listen to us. » Ryoma frowned at Kokichi.
« It was interesting to hear ! And now we know Maki is clearly the culprit ! » Kokichi replied.
« Don't be ridiculous. I'm not the culprit. » She rolled her eyes.
« But he has a point ! You're an assassin ! Killing Kiyo would be piece of cake for ya ! » Miu exclaimed.
No, no, no ! Why are they accusing Maki again ?! It's not her ! I know it !
« No… It can't be her. »
We all turned to see Rantaro thinking.
« What do you mean ? She definitely has the skills to kill Kiyo ! » Kokichi exclaimed.
« She has, but she wouldn't have done it. You know what I am talking about, right Shuichi ? » Rantaro said.
« H-huh ? » I broke out of my thoughts.
« Calm down, and focus. You know what I am talking about, how Maki can't be the culprit. » He told me.
He's right… Just breath, Shuichi… And focus…
Hangman's Gambit !
Question : What proves Maki's innocence ?
B? ?IS? ANN?UN?M?NT
BO?Y ?ISCO?Y ANNOUNC?M?NT
BODY DISCOVERY ANNOUNCEMENT
« Now I understand ! »
COMPLETE !
« I got it ! The Body Discovery Announcement ! » I exclaimed.
« Exactly. Who were the ones who discovered the body ? » Rantaro asked.
« That would be Kokichi, Ryoma and… Maki ! » Kaito said.
« Which means those three are innocent. » Kaede concluded.
« Not only that, but I actually went to see her after the morning announcement to give her one last chance to give me my motive video. She didn't accept it, so we went to the magic show together. No way she could have done anything to Kiyo. » Ryoma added.
« Alright ! Three persons off the suspect list ! Let's keep it up guys ! » Kaito cheered.
« Great, but how are we supposed to know who could have done it ? Literally anyone could have killed Kiyo since he was the only one who wasn't at the magic show ! » Miu exclaimed.
It's true… We have no way of knowing who could have gone to kill Kiyo before heading to the magic show, and no proof that could expose someone's lie. How were we supposed to figure out-
Wait.
Wait, wait, wait…
Kiyo was the only one who didn't go to the magic show…
He only took the kitchen knife just before meeting with whoever sent him the note…
Oh god, could it be… ?
« What's wrong, Shuichi ? » Kaede asked in worry.
« I think we all got this whole case wrong ! » I exclaimed.
« All wrong ? » Keebo asked in surprise.
« I think I understand everything now. How we can't figure out who killed him. » I continued.
« Nice, your detective skills are activating again ! Go on, tell us who you think the culprit is ! » Kaito gave me a thumbs up.
I know who killed Kiyo… Because they weren't meant to be the killer !
SELECT SOMEONE !
« The only person I can think of that could have started this whole plan… is Kiyo himself. » I told them.
Absolute silence as everyone stared at me in confusion.
« Wait, how does that make any damn sense ?! Kiyo is the victim ! » Miu snapped.
« What I am saying is… He is only the victim unintentionally, because I believe he was the one who sent the note. » I continued.
« Shuichi, wait. Are you saying… that Kiyo… » Kaede began to realize.
« Was planning a murder ? » Rantaro narrowed his eyes.
« H-huh ? » Kaito said in shock.
« Yes, I believe so because he only took the knife the day of the murder, and he was the only one not present at the magic show since, well, he was dead when it started. » I nodded.
« I don't know to be honest, Shuichi… Do we have proof of that ? » Maki said.
« If that's the case, that would mean the culprit was supposed to be the victim… » Kirumi concluded.
« That's bullshit ! Kiyo IS the victim ! » Miu snapped.
« What if he really planned a murder ? Then the culprit was supposed to be the victim, and they killed Kiyo in self-defense. I believe in Shuichi's reasoning. » Rantaro agreed.
« Yeah, me too ! We should discuss about who Kiyo invited ! » Kaito nodded.
« Will that lead us anywhere though ? I don't think Kiyo is the killer, he's the victim ! » Tenko asked.
« But what if Shuichi's theory is true ? Looking back at it now, Kiyo's actions were suspicious. Why take a knife only the day of the murder if he wanted to protect himself from the very beginning ? » Keebo suggested.
« I agree, we should discuss about this. Besides, we have no other lead. » Kirumi nodded.
« Atua thinks it is a wrong lead ! I mean, there's no proof he wanted to murder, right ? » Angie told us.
« I have to agree with Tenko. Kiyo is definitely the victim, I mean he got attacked and everything ! » Kokichi said.
« Nyeh… I'm torn between the sides to choose… I see Shuichi's point, but I'm not sure if it will lead anywhere… » Himiko added.
« I disagree, Shuichi's theory might be the clue we need to find the killer ! » Kaede shook her head.
« Yeah, we should listen to what he has to say. » Ryoma nodded.
« Crap… Looks like we are divided on this issue. » Kaito scratched his head.
« Hold on ! You're split down the middle again ? Then the Ultimate Academy is proud to present its very own morphenomenal trial grounds again ! » Monokuma declared.
« What ? Do we gotta do that whole crazy thkng again ? » Kaito groaned.
« Yes ! Choose your team, and get your arguments ready ! » Monokuma interrupted him.
He pulled out his key, and inserted it into the keyhole, as we pressed the button to choose our answer to the subject. We then went up, as I got myself ready.
OPINION OPPOSITION
What is Kiyo's role in this case ?
He's the victim !
Gonta
Kiyo
Angie
Maki
Tenko
Kokichi
Himiko
Miu
He's the one who planned this !
Shuichi
Kaede
Rantaro
Kaito
Kirumi
Keebo
Ryoma
Tsumugi
Scrum Debate Start !
« That's complete nonsense ! Kiyo is obviously the victim ! » Miu started.
Kaito ! / Momota-kun !
« He's only the victim only because we thought he was, but now we know he might be the culprit ! » Kaito countered.
« But Kiyo was the one to be attacked ! We even confirmed he defended himself ! » Angie continued.
Kirumi ! / Tojo-san !
« No, we only assumed he defended himself. However, we might have new evidence to support the contrary. » Kirumi shook her head.
« Does it really matter if Kiyo was the killer or lot ? He died either way, and I don't think it will lead us anywhere. » Kokichi asked.
Keebo ! / Keebo-kun !
« Of course it does matter ! We might have an opportunity to discover the culprit ! » Keebo exclaimed.
« But what if this is a wrong lead ? It might be a trap by the blackened… » Maki wondered out loud.
Ryoma ! / Hoshi-kun !
« It might be, but we have to follow that lead, or we won't be going anywhere. » Ryoma said.
« But everything is leading to Kiyo being the victim… There's no other possibility, right ? » Tenko asked.
I got this ! / Kore da !
« Everything might have shown that Kiyo was the victim, but we have seen last trial that everything was not as it seems ! » I replied.
This is our answer !
« I guess that's a good point… » Himiko said.
« So Shuichi, you claim Kiyo was supposed to be the culprit. What makes you say that, other than what you said before ? » Maki asked.
« Well, I believe Kiyo was the one who received his Kubs Pad ! » I replied.
« Oh that's right ! I forgot about these ! It was yhe motive ! » Angie said.
« What makes you say Kiyo had his motive video ? Did you see it ? » Kirumi asked.
« Well no, but- » I continued.
« I got your remodel right here ! » Miu interrupted me.
ARGUE
« Are you kiddin' me ?! You talked about this whole Kiyo is the one who planned this, but you didn't even see if it was his video ? Ultimate Detective my ass ! Kiyo was the victim all along ! » She groaned.
« Miu, I'm certain Kiyo was the original killer now, because I have proof of it. » I sighed at her stubbornness.
« Your reasonin' is shit, and I'm gonna prove it right now… My golden brain is gonna go all out ! » Miu snapped.
REBUTTAL SHOWDOWN
« What the hell are you thinking about Kiyo being the one who planned all of this ?! You don't even know if the Kubs Pad he had was his ! » Miu started.
ADVANCE !
« I might not know if it is yet, but I am certain it has to be his ! » I said annoyed.
« Yeah, right. How do you even know if he had his Kubs Pad ? It wasn't at the crime scene ! » She scoffed.
« I will cut through your words ! » I countered.
BREAK !
« Actually, it was at the crime scene, Miu. » I smirked at her.
« W-whaaattt ?! » She said out loud.
« That's right ! I was the one who found it ! » Kaede added.
« Really ?! Whose video was it ? » Kaito asked.
« Well, it was broken, so Monodam told us he could repair it, so we gave it to them. » She replied.
« So we just need to ask him to show it to us, right Monodam ? » I turned to his podium…
But he wasn't there !
« Huh ? » I said in confusion.
« Where did he go ? I didn't even see him ! » Kaito asked in confusion.
Out of nowhere, Monodam reappeared, with a Kubs Pad !
« SORRY-FOR-THE-LONG-WAITING-TIME. I-FINISHED-FIXING-THE-KUBS-PAD. YOU-CAN-NOW-WATCH-IT-AS-YOU-PLEASE. » He said.
« Perfect ! Monokuma, I want us to watch this Kubs Pad's video as evidence ! » I told him.
« Hmm… Sure ! This might be interesting for you ! » He nodded.
A giant screen came down, as Monodam plugged a USB cable between the screen and the Kubs Pad, as the video began to play…
Korekiyo Shinguji's Motive Video
What Is Your Motive !?
Who's the most important person in your life ? And now, without further ado…
« Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist… Despite his age, he's an expert when it comes to human history and culture ! » Monokuma spoke.
A young woman who looked a lot like Kiyo appeared on an hospital bed.
« Our team has managed to score an exclusive interview with his sister. She's terribly ill, and she's missing her brother terribly, and hopes he returns to her safe and sound. But don't take my word for it ! Let's hear it straight from the source ! » He continued.
The camera got closer to Kiyo's sister.
« Kiyo… my sweet little brother… I hope you're ok… cough You're my only friend… I don't want to die alone… cough » She spoke.
As you can see, her only wish is for her younger brother to come back. She's in critical condition, and could pass away at any moment ! She doesn't want to die alone ! Will Kiyo be able to fulfill his sister's wish ? Find out after graduation ! Puhuhuhuhu… » Monokuma finished.
We all stared at the video ending in shock…
We were right… Kiyo planned a murder… And I think I know who could be the culprit…
« Holy crap… » Kaito said speechless.
« So Shuichi was right… Kiyo did receive his Kubs Pad… » Keebo concluded.
« And he was the one who planned the murder, but got killed by his victim in self-defense instead. » Kirumi finished.
« Then we have to find out to who he sent the note ! » Kokichi said.
« How ? We still don't have any evidence ! » Miu asked.
« Actually, I think I might have something… » I said out loud.
« You do ? What's your evidence ? » Kokichi asked.
« Well, it's not really evidence per say, it's more like a theory. » I told everyone.
« Well, at this point, we will take anything since we still have no clue who could have killed Kiyo in self-defense, so go ahead. » Ryoma told me.
« Ok, let me just concentrate so I can remember everything. » I nodded, closing my eyes.
Psyche Taxi
PSYCHE TAXI START
Question 1 : Who was the one who sent the note ?
Kiyo The culprit
Question 2 : Why did Kiyo plan a murder ?
To get revenge on someone To get out and see his sick sister To impress someone
Question 3 : Who is more likely to be the culprit ?
A female A male
« It's all coming together ! »
COMPLETE !
« Alright, here's my theory. I believe Kiyo's murderer is a female. » I told everyone.
« What makes you say that ? » Rantaro asked.
« Well, we have all seen how Kiyo's sister was severely ill, she looked like she was dying. So Kiyo wanted to murder someone to get out of the Academy in hopes he would be back before his sister's death. » I explained.
« That makes sense, but what about the part about the culprit being female ? » Angie asked.
« I'm getting there. Now, I'm no psychologist, but my theory is that because his sister had no friends and was about to die, he didn't want her to die without a friend. » I continued.
« So by killing a female… » Himiko said.
« His sister would have a friend in heaven… » Maki finished.
« T-that's messed up ! » Kaito said out loud.
« And that's not all. If he had succeeded in his murder plan and won the class trial, then everyone would have been executed, including all females still present. » I finished.
« And more 'friends' for his sister. Jeez, he did plan all of this alright. » Ryoma added.
« So, we assume the culprit is female. Who could it be ? » Rantaro asked.
« Well, it can't be Maki since she was part of those who triggered the Body Discovery Announcement. And considering Himiko and Angie went to do the magic show's final preparations together, we can rule them out too. » I said.
« That means the only female left are Kaede, Kirumi, Tenko and Miu ! Alright, just four left ! » Kokichi concluded.
« N-now hold on ! I didn't kill that freak of Creepyo ! You have no proof ! » Miu panicked.
« I'm accused again ? I assure you I did not kill Kiyo. » Kirumi sighed.
« Everyone ! I would never kill someone ! I'm trying my best for everyone to live ! » Kaede said.
« Come on, I'm not the culprit ! There's no proof against me or the other girls ! And I'm not saying that to accuse the guys, I moved on from that ! » Tenko defended herself.
Miu's, Kirumi's, Kaede's and Tenko's seats went forward. Well, looks like I will have to find something interesting in their arguments…
MASS PANIC DEBATE
« Gimme a break already ! I didn't kill anyone ! » Miu snapped.
« I did not kill Kiyo because I didn't receive my motive video. » Kirumi told us.
« I swear I am not the culprit ! Even if I did receive my video, I would never kill someone ! » Kaede exclaimed.
« I know I did hate guys before, but I changed, I swear ! » Tenko said.
I will let them continue…
« I would have never listened to that note ! » Miu defended herself.
« I can prove it to you, if you want to. » Kirumi proposed.
« I mean, Kiyo was a strong guy ! Whoever killed him must have been pretty strong ! » Kaede noted.
« The fact you are using my past to accuse me is typical degen- Arrrggghhh, damn it ! » Tenko groaned.
« I heard it ! » I exclaimed.
BREAK !
« That's it, Kaede ! I think you found a way to get closer to find the culprit's identity ! » I said.
« Huh ? I did ? » Kaede asked in confusion.
« Yes ! You said that whoever killed Kiyo must have been pretty strong ! And other than Kaito, Kiyo was definitely one of the strongest guys here ! » I explained.
« And since we know he was the one who attacked the culprit… » Rantaro said.
« We know the culprit fought back and killed him, which does mean the culprit has to be strong ! » Kokichi finished.
« In my opinion, that would remove Miu and Kaede from the suspect list, meaning it would either be Kirumi or Tenko… » I added.
I took a glance at Himiko…
I could see her sweating bullets… No doubt she was worried for the possibility of Tenko be the culprit…
Or could it be Kirumi again-
« Mind over Strength ! » Tenko shouted.
ARGUE
« No ! Your logic is all wrong, Shuichi ! » Tenko exclaimed.
« Hm ? What do you mean ? » I asked her.
« You don't even know why you're wrong ! Fine ! I will explain it to you ! » Tenko rolled her eyes.
REBUTTAL SHOWDOWN
« What makes you think the one who killed Kiyo was a strong woman ? Your theory is built on the idea that he wanted to kill for his sister, but it's not like you know for sure would do it! » She started.
ADVANCE !
« True, I don't have direct evidence that can prove it. However, with everything we have talked so far, including the Kubs Pad's video, there's no doubt he would go after a female, said female had to be strong enough to fight back. » I replied.
« Ok fine, let's suppose it was a strong woman. Other than Kiyo's own strength, there's nothing else that proves Kirumi or me could have killed Kiyo ! » Tenko began to sweat.
« I will cut through your words ! » I interrupted her.
BREAK !
« Actually Tenko, I do have one more evidence that can prove the culprit's identity. » I told her.
« W-what ?! » She exclaimed.
« It's this piece of white fabric. I found it at the crime scene. I believe it came from the culprit's clothes, as Kiyo attacked them with his knife, causing a bit of their clothes to be ripped off. » I explained.
« And both Kirumi and Tenko have white on their clothes… » Rantaro noted.
« And now, I think I know who the culprit is… » I said.
« Really ? Who is it ?! » Kaito asked.
I'm sorry for accusing you… But I have to if we want to survive…
SELECT SOMEONE !
« Tenko… You killed Kiyo, didn't you… ? » I asked her, sighing.
« H-huh… ?! » She said in shock.
« S-shuichi ?! What are you saying ?! » Himiko exclaimed.
« I believe Tenko is the culprit… Because I believe that white fabric belongs to her. » I replied.
« How do you know that for sure ? Kirumi wears white too. » Ryoma asked.
« True, but now that I look at it, Tenko's white ribbon on her chest looks damaged, and I'm pretty sure if we put it next to her, it will match. Not only that, but It's not the same texture than Kirumi's shirt. » I explained.
« Then all we have to do is to put that fabric next to her rib- » Kokichi suggested.
« No, that's ok… We don't need to do that. »
We all turned at Tenko who just spoke up.
« Tenko… ? » Himiko's eyes widened.
« Y-you're right… I did it… I killed Kiyo. » Tenko confessed.
« So you're confessing ? » Ryoma asked.
« Yeah, I'm the blackened. Sorry everyone… » Tenko sighed, looking down.
« I can't believe it… » Keebo looked down dejectedly.
« Everything Shuichi is said is true. I- » Tenko said.
« N-no ! T-that's wrong ! It's gotta be a mistake ! » Himiko panicked.
« Himiko… I killed Kiyo, please stop. » Tenko looked at her sadly.
« No ! I refuse to believe it ! I'm sure it's not related to the case ! » Himiko was in denial.
« Himiko… There's another thing that led me go believe Tenko was the culprit... And it's thanks to someone who mentionned a certain thing long before the case even began. » I sighed sadly.
« For real ? Who is it ? » Angie asked.
That someone who helped us didn't even realize it…
SELECT SOMEONE !
« It's you who helped us, Kirumi. » I told her.
« I did ? » She asked in confusion.
« Yes, just before the magic show began, you noticed how her clothes were creased. And I believe it is not because they were ironed… » I explained.
« But because she got into a fight with Kiyo… And of course, at the time I didn't know anything about it. » Kirumi finished.
« T-that means nothing ! I don't believe it ! » Himiko begged.
« Himiko, please… » Tenko said.
« I'm sorry, Himiko… But we have to vote now… » I tried to calm her down.
« I don't want to hear it ! » Himiko snapped.
ARGUE
« Stop ! It's not over ! » She begged.
« Himiko… please stop… » I told her.
« No ! I-I will prove her innocence ! » She interrupted me.
REBUTTAL SHOWDOWN
« Tenko only confessed because of the pressure ! I'm sure someone is trying to frame her ! » Himiko proposed.
ADVANCE !
« No, Himiko… That's not the case. There are too much evidence that shows Tenko is the culprit, like the white fabric I found at the crime scene. » I replied.
« So what if there is a piece of white fabric ? Kirumi also has white clothing ! You don't have anything else to accuse her ! » She yelled.
« I will cut through your words ! » I interrupted her.
BREAK !
« You're wrong, Himiko… I do have more evidence that not only pinpoints her as the culprit, but also prove Kirumi's innocence. » I told her.
« W-what… ? » Himiko gasped.
« It's on Kiyo's body. You know what I am talking about, right Maki ? I looked at her.
« Yeah, Kiyo had a broken wrist. Judging by the looks of it, the culprit must have twisted his wrist to break it, right Tenko ? » Maki replied.
« Yeah, that's exactly what happened. » Tenko nodded.
« B-but… ! » Himiko looked like she was about to cry.
« Kirumi might be strong enough to twist someone's wrist, but Tenko's Neo-Aikido is made for aggressive and offensive techniques using hands, which only a strong martial artist like her can do ! » Kokichi added.
« Exactly, that's how I killed Kiyo… Sorry everyone… » Tenko apologized.
« No… It's not possible… I won't accept this ! » Himiko said in denial.
« Himiko… » Angie said sadly.
« Shut up ! This is gotta be a mistake ! » She screamed.
« Shuichi, please show her the truth, please… » Tenko told me.
« Of course, Tenko. Leave it to me. » I nodded.
Sorry Himiko… But we need a common conclusion to pass this class trial !
ARGUMENT ARMAMENT
Start !
Himiko is seen wearing a cape, a staff, and was surrounded by various small animals.
Tenko has changed !
She doesn't hate guys anymore !
You gotta believe her !
Please believe me !
She's not the culprit !
The animals were gone.
Stop it !
I don't believe what you say !
She's being framed !
We have other suspects !
We must focus on them !
Her cape fell off.
Shut up !
I don't want to hear what you have to say !
If you don't...
I-I will turn you into a frog !
I-I'm being s-serious !
Her staff fell off her hands, leaving her in her regular self.
This is it !
« W-why… Why don't you believe in her ?! »
SHE-HAS-LITERALLY-CONFESSED
« It ends here ! » I exclaimed.
« N-noooooooo… ! » She said out loud.
Himiko was on her knees, her hands on the ground, with her witch hat off her head next to her.
BREAK !
Himiko didn't say a word.
« Himiko… ? » Keebo asked in worry.
« UWWWAAAAAHHH ! » Himiko fell on her knees and broke down sobbing.
Tenko got off of her podium and ran towards her pulling her into a snuggle.
« That's it, let it out all… » Tenko began to cry as well.
Soon enough, we all joined them in their cries…
Especially us three as it reminded us of the third class trial…
« S-shuichi… I-I think it's time you tell everyone how this case went out. » Kaede said between sobbing.
« Y-yeah, it's time to end this… » I nodded, wiping away my tears.
CLOSING ARGUMENT
Act 1 :
It all began a few days ago, when we received our Kubs Pad given by Monokuma, which contained a motive video, where we could see our loved ones in worry for our disappearance. However, the Kubs Pads were mixed, and we ended up having someone else's Pad. Except for one person…
Act 2 :
It was Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist. He got his own Kubs Pad and watched his video, which contained an interview of his dying sister. Being severely ill and having no friends, with the risk of dying coming to her, Kiyo made a promise to her… To send her friends by killing them. And because he had a sister, these 'friends' had to be female.
Act 3 :
So today, just before Himiko's magic show began at 8 am, Kiyo had sent a note to someone… the culprit, a female, who Kiyo had chosen to be his sister's friend in the afterlife. He told her to go Classroom A to talk. Just before going there, he went to the Kitchen to get a knife to commit his murder. But withour realizing it, Himiko and Angie saw him go in there. However, they had to set up the magic show so they didn't go see him.
Act 4 :
The culprit then arrived in the classroom and was greeted by Kiyo… who attacked her after a moment with the knife, causing a small piece of her ribbon to be cut. But the culprit was a pretty strong woman herself, and fought back, causing a lot of destruction in the classroom. Driven by adrenaline, the culprit grabbed Kiyo… and smashes his head against the teacher's desk, killing him.
Act 5 :
The culprit was shocked of what she had done… Then she remembered she had to go to the magic show, so she went there, as if nothing happened. But because of that, she didn't have the time to clear the crime scene of the evidence, which allowed us to find out who this woman was…
Shuichi had his eyes close, as the culprit had a regretful in her eyes.
« It was you, Tenko Chabashira, the Ultimate Aikido Master… » I said reluctantly.
The blackened revealed herself to be Tenko, her regretful look more noticeable.
COMPLETE !
« Well, Tenko ? Did I get everything right ? » I asked her.
« Yeah, but I suppose I should tell you exactly how it happened… » She began to reminisce.
Flashback
I went to Classroom A to see whoever wanted to meet. It would be a quick conversation, since I need to go see Himiko's magic show. I couldn't afford to be late !
« Greetings, Tenko. » I heard someone behind me.
« Kiyo ? You're the one who sent the note ? » I asked him.
« Yes, that's right. I need to tell you something… I got my motive video. » He nodded.
« H-huh ? You did ? What did you see ? » My eyees widened at that. This can't be good…
« My sister… She is dying, and she has always been alone due to her illness… I promised her she would have friends… » He began to pull something from his pocket.
Then he charged at me !
« And you will join her in heaven ! » He pulled out a knife.
I managed to grab his wrists, but he managed to tear a bit of my white ribbon !
I held the wrist holding the knife, then I turned around to put his arm behind his back, and pushed him towards a desk !
He began to struggle by kicking me !
I twisted his wrist holding the knife, forcing him to drop it as he cried in pain.
« You stupid bitch ! » He used his remaining hand to strangle me !
I grabbed it, and threw him against the desk, causing it to break as he landed on it !
I need to get out of here…
But I felt him grabbing me and attacking me again !
I pushed towards the teacher's desk, and began to smash his head against it, causing him to lose his cap.
I stopped after a while…
Only to realize he wasn't moving…
And blood was coming out of his forehead…
« W-what have I done… C-crap ! The magic show ! » I exclaimed, leaving the classroom.
Flashback ends
« I was so ashamed of myself I didn't say anything… But when Shuichi understood it was me, I took this chance to confess. » Tenko finished.
We did it… We won… But we're going to lose Tenko…
« Alright, enough reminiscing and heartfelt moments ! It's Voting Time ! » Monokuma interrupted us.
« Come on everyone, vote for me ! Even you, Himiko ! » Tenko exclaimed.
« … » Himiko didn't say anything.
The screen in front of us went on, as I picked Tenko as the blackened.
« Now then, let's see the result ! » Monokuma continued.
The giant TV went on, as everyone voted for Tenko.
« Wow ! An unanimous vote ! Let's see if you have made the right choice, or the dreadfully wrong one… » Monokuma chuckled.
The spinning wheel appeared, and it landed on Tenko's picture, with the coind coming out of the spinning wheel.
We won… But it didn't feel like a victory.
« Yup ! You voted correctly ! The one who killed Korekiyo Shinguji is Tenko Chabashira, the Ultimate Aikido Master ! » Monokuma declared.
« Phew ! Thank goodness we managed to get through the class trial again ! » Kokichi sighed in relief.
« Truly, this result was unexpected... » Keebo sighed.
We ignored the Monokubs and Monosuke's rant, and focused on ourselves.
« Why… Why did it have to happen again… ? » Kaede cried.
« This is so unfair ! » Himiko followed as well.
« I'm really sorry everyone… I know it will sound cliche, but I wish I had a time machine to not kill Kiyo… » Tenko said.
« T-there's gotta be something we can do ! » Himiko begged.
« There's nothing we can do… As much as I hate to say it, Monokuma controls everything here. We are powerless… » Rantaro sighed.
« For once, I agree with Avotaro ! Monokuma controls everything here ! Hell, he could even control the world outside as we speak ! » Kokichi chuckled.
« Shut up, there's no way he could be that powerful ! » Kaito groaned.
« Oh, but Kokichi is right ! I am the ruler of this world. Nothing is beyond my power ! » Monokuma smirked, interrupting us.
« That's 100% a lie ! It is impossible that he could bring disaster to an entire country, let alone the entire world ! » Keebo exclaimed.
« If you don't believe me, that means you're terrified to face the truth ! Isn't that what you have trying to tell Shuichi, right Kaede ? » Monokuma asked.
« Shut up ! This is not the same thing ! » Kaede glared at him.
« Anyway, enough with the prattle ! It's the moment you have all been waiting for… the punishment ! » Monokuma declared.
« No ! Please don't ! I don't want Tenko to leave me ! To leave us ! » Himiko begged, crying.
« Himiko, stop ! Listen to me ! » Tenko shouted.
Himiko froze and stared at her.
« Himiko, listen. I killed someone, and I need to pay for what I have done. As for you, you need to keep your chin up and live life facing forward ! Survive with everyone else… please. » Tenko told her.
Himiko let out a few tears, but wiped them and nodded.
« I-I promise I live for your memory ! » She said.
« Ok, that's enough whining. I have prepared a special punishment for Tenko Chabashira, the Ultimate Aikido Master ! » Monokuma declared.
« To all of you guys, I'm sorry for how I have treated you. It was unfair and I apologize for it. » She told us.
« Let's give it everything we've got ! It's… PUNISHMENT TIME ! » Monokuma shouted.
« Live everyone ! Don't make the same mistake I have made ! You have to live ! » Tenko said her final words.
The red button appeared again, and Monokuma used his gavel to hit it.
Tenko's blue sprite appeared on the black screen as she was taken away by Monokuma to the right of the screen.
GAME OVER
Tenko has been found guilty.
Time for the punishment !
The metal collar wrapped around Tenko's neck, as she let herself being taken away to her execution room. We were led there thanks to our podiums. The execution room was an Aikido dojo, not too different from her Ultimate Lab back in our previous killing game.
One Woman Army : Second Wave
Ultimate Aikido Master
Tenko Chabashira's Execution : Executed
Tenko was looking around the dojo, when a dozen of muscular men wearing Monokuma masks began to surround, prompting her to get in a defensive position. She might not hate males anymore, but that did not mean she would let them touch her with impunity !
The men began to charge at her, but Tenko stood her ground, kicking them in the head, torso… and even below the belt, as well as using her Aikido skills to throw the men into each other.
But unfortunately, more and more men began to go after her, as they managed to grab her wrists and ankles, forcing her onto the floor.
One hand began to get dangerously close to her torso, as the man wiggled his fingers, causing her to freeze in horror…
But then that hand punched her hard in her stomach, taking her breath away !
The men began to kick, punch and trample her, as Monosuke watched the whole scene unfold, until Monodam pushed him, causing him to lose his glasses !
The yellow Monokub began to search for his glasses, which he found them, but unfortunately for him, they landed in the middle of Tenko's beating, where he ended up getting beat up as well.
The men stopped their assault, as they left, leaving behind Tenko's bruised body, with blood coming out of her mouth and nose, as well as Monosuke's broken pieces scattered around.
We all watched the execution finish, as Himiko was gripping onto the iron fence, crying again.
« Oh please, Atua… Please grant Tenko's soul a peaceful rest, and have her alongside you… » Angie prayed for her.
« Please everyone… Let's just stop this killing game… I don't care if we stay trapped here forever… » Kaede said sadly.
« Oh, but that's what Atua said ! All of your desires to escape this place corrupt you beyond redemption. » Angie added.
« It's Monokuma who is corrupt. He is the one who distributed the motive videos. » Keebo said.
« Yeah, I agree. We shouldn't watch the rest of them, it's probably for the best. Who's with me ? » Kaito asked.
We all agreed to not watch them, as we took the elevator to get out of here. As we got out, I was greeted by a familiar sight.
« Huh ? Kaede ? » I saw her carrying a sleeping Himiko !
« Shhh ! She has fallen asleep ! » She shushed me.
« Do you need help ? » Keebo asked her.
« Nah, I'm fine ! Don't worry about us ! » She quietly said.
« She looks so peaceful, sleeping like that… » I repeated what I said at the third class trial I participated before.
« Speaking of which, we should probably get some good rest. We are exhausted, after all. » Kirumi proposed.
« Yeah, I agree. See ya. » Ryoma departed.
We all went to our rooms, but I didn't go to sleep right away…
I felt guilty…
I wished for a second chance, and I wasted it…
Four people were dead because I failed…
But I couldn't give up…
Or else my and our entire fight for survival would have been for nothing…
I eventually managed to fall asleep.
To Be Continued
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