Hello readers and welcome to my new chapter. Before we begin, I would like to talk about some things. First off, when learning more about Junko, I found out she has a person she loves. Her childhood friend, Matsuda. Now knowing this information, I'm thinking about not having Junko have feelings for Makoto. But I have a feeling if Makoto were to somehow convince Junko in believing in hope, she would gain some feelings for him. What are you guys opinions? Also, why didn't anyone mentioned this before?

Also, I do plan on putting in the free time with the characters. But should I put every free time event in it or just some of them? Are there only some important conversations or are all of them important? Let me know on the reviews, or maybe a PM if you feel the need.

So, with those things out of the way, I hope you enjoy.

P.S. For those who think I need a beta-reader, don't worry, I'm going to be getting one soon. Hopefully, this one will be here for a long period.

Disclaimer: I do not own Danganronpa.

Chapter 07: Break 1

"Was that….an opening?" Hifumi asked Spirit slowly. He, along with the others, are feeling various emotions about what they've seen.

After the prologue, music started playing and various scenes played out. A bullet piercing through the group, pictures of themselves, what looked like executions, and other bizarre scenarios.

The video lasted for a minute and thirty seconds, the usual time for most anime openings. "Yes, that was an opening." Spirit confirmed with a nod.

That got Mondo rising up from his seat and raising his fist at Spirit. "What the hell do you think this is, buddy? A stupid anime with us as the stars?"

Spirit shrugged, not minding the outburst. "I thought it would add a bit of flare to it." He said. "Besides, that opening has some importance to it."

"What would make a stupid opening so important?" Byakuya questioned with a raised eyebrow. "While I don't mind seeing myself on the throne, the rest was a waste of time."

Spirit crossed his arms. "I think some of you have reached a conclusion."

The host was proven correct when Kyoko spoke. "It's to show how serious our situation is, correct?" The detective deduced, staring at Spirit. "To make sure we know that all of us have some importance in this, and that our lives are going to be in danger. Am I right?"

Spirit nodded. "As expected from the Ultimate Detective."

"So," Hina spoke up, shaking a little. "Some of us are going to die? Going to be killed by each other?"

No one dared to answer her question. The information given to them, everything they've seen….it was all so overwhelming for them. Even Kyoko needed some time processing it all, though she didn't show it.

Makoto himself was frozen in shock, recalling the scene where his future self was briefly seen near the trash compactor. Does this mean that he's going to be killed in the future? Was that foreshadowing his death?

Hiro was wondering why everyone why everyone else was taking this so seriously. This is a prank, isn't it? No way all of this is real. And the opening was for them, to make sure they fall for it. Once the staff and anyone else watching get their laughs, they'll give their future selves their memories back. He's sure of it.

Mukuro is stunned. Despite knowing about the planned killing game and being a part of that plan, seeing Makoto about to be executed shocked her. She doubted that it was for killing someone, so he must have broken a rule or gotten on Junko's bad side.

She closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, being careful not to show confliction on her face. She wished that she could get Makoto out of this, stop him from being involved. But unfortunately, Junko wants every one of her classmates to feel despair. And there's little chance of convincing her.

"I'll let you guys take a break." Spirit offered eventually. "So you can process everything." A few grateful nods were sent in his direction for his offer. "In the meantime, you can go to the game room during this. It's at the back."

"Wait, there's a game room?" Leon repeated, surprise enveloping the entire class.

Spirit nodded. "It has everything you need whenever you guys take breaks. A food court, if you're hungry. Games, mangas, and the latest magazines for entertainment. Bathrooms if you need to freshen up or anything else. And more."

That brought up the spirit of some of the students, and they started going to the game room. Leon, Sayaka, and Kyoko were about to follow everyone else when they noticed that Makoto has yet to move.

"Hey, Makoto?" Leon spoke up, looking at his friend in concern. "You okay man?" He poked at Makoto's shoulder, but received no response.

Sayaka instantly grew concerned, the others also stopping in their tracks to cast a look back towards Makoto. "Do you think it's because of that opening? Of….that part?"

"Most likely." Kyoko agreed, closing her eyes. She herself was trying to keep her mind off that fact as well. While she knew there's no avoiding the truth, she also knew not to take everything she saw in heart.

With that in mind, Kyoko went over and shook the boy, bringing him out of his stunned state. "Oh, Kyoko? What happened?"

"There's a game room near us." Kyoko said, hiding her concern for him. "We're all going to go have a look. Are you coming?"

Makoto blinked for a second before nodding. "Yeah, I am. Let's go." The boy slowly got up and walked to the game room, ignoring the worried stares of his friends.

Meanwhile, Junko is calming down from her despair high. While she still isn't showing her true feelings, she's mentally calming down so she can think rationally. And once she did, she realized something.

This could totally derail her entire plan. No doubt when one of them processed everything, they can see that they could use this to change the future. And if they somehow figure out she was the mastermind….her plans will be utterly destroyed.

(Game Room)

Once again, surprise was written over the entire class. But instead of pale and blue faces, they were ones of excitement and amazement.

Several food vendors for different kinds of food lined up one side of the room, arcade games and large TVs with other video games lined up the other. Stacks of books, magazines, and mangas circled a comfortable sitting area. It was definitely a place where they could relax.

"Damn. This place is awesome." Mondo said in awe.

"I think I wouldn't mind watching our future, if we can go here from time to time." Leon remarked as he looked around.

"This will give us some stress relief for what we would witness." Celeste agreed.

"Alright!" Taka spoke loudly. "Let our recreational time begin!" With some rolling their eyes, the group went to the food courts to get something to eat. It should be lunch by now, and they're hungry now.

Junko and Mukuro didn't go to the food court but instead, Junko led Mukuro to the bathroom. Meanwhile, after Makoto and Kyoko got their food, Kyoko led him to one of the empty tables to talk about the thing that was bothering her the most.

"So, what's bothering you Kyoko?" Makoto asked as they sat down. After seeing the game room, he momentarily forgot about the opening. "I've been noticing from time to time that you seem distressed. I especially noticed it when we saw you father get killed."

Kyoko looked away. "That's what's bothering me." She admitted. "I cut ties from my father. The only thing that made us family is our blood, nothing else. I don't have any kind of relationship with him. But," She closed her eyes, and Makoto could see the very slight bit of confliction on her face. "Whenever I think about that scene, seeing his skeleton….my heart tightens. It's difficult to even think about."

Makoto stayed silent, letting Kyoko continue. "And then there's what my father said to me before I went to class today." She brought in. "It was when I tried to inquire what the trip was about. When I was about to leave his office….he told me that he was sorry for leaving. That he regretted leaving after my mom died. And that he wanted a chance to reconnect, despite me saying that I would denounce any connection we had."

At first, the action had confused her, she wondered why he had said it. After seeing the beginning of 'Danganronpa', as the opening called it, she now understood the reason behind it. Spirit said that her father saw a brief glimpse, and his death must've been that brief glimpse.

Makoto continued to stay silent, waiting for anything else Kyoko had to say. When she didn't say anything else, he spoke. "Do you want my opinion or did you just let out your thoughts?"

Kyoko was silent for a moment speaking. "I would like your opinion." Kyoko admitted.

Makoto nodded. "Well, you say that you don't want anything to do with your father, right?" He asked. Kyoko nodded. "And sorry if I'm prying, but are you sure you're telling the truth?"

Kyoko was a bit surprised by his question. "Of course I am. I rarely ever lie to someone Makoto, you know that."

"I'm not asking if you're lying to me." He said calmly. "I'm asking if you're lying to yourself."

Kyoko's eyes widened at his response. "Lying to myself?" She repeated in disbelief. "But I have no reason to do that. We haven't seen in each other in years, so I shouldn't feel anything about him! Nothing but hate at the fact that his shadows followed my childhood!"

"Then let me ask you a few questions." Makoto suggested. "How did you feel when you saw him die on screen? How did you feel when the bear was laughing at his corpse? How do you feel at the thought of your father's possible death? And please, be honest, not just with me, but with yourself."

Kyoko was silent once again for a moment. She briefly thought about avoiding the question, but when she looked into Makoto's eyes, she saw the kindness and desire to help her. This caused her to search into how she felt. "I….I felt horrified. Felt my heart stricken at the site of my father's bones." Kyoko admitted, looking down. "When Monokuma laughed, I felt angry. Very angry. And the thought of him dying," Her hands clenched together as she spoke. "It hurts just thinking about that possibility."

Makoto smiled a little. He's glad Kyoko is being honest with herself. "If you didn't care about your father like you say, do you think it would affect you this badly?" Makoto rhetorically asked. "I know you Kyoko. You don't let most things affect you so badly. And you don't have the talent to lie or act like Celeste does. So if you're reacting this badly to the headmaster's possible death, then that means a part of you still care about your father."

Kyoko closed her eyes, and turned away. As much she wanted to counter those statements, she know in her heart that they're true. And Kyoko isn't one to argue when the evidence is right in front of her. But….

"Even if I do still care about him, does he care?" Kyoko spoke softly, showing a little more of her emotions. Makoto had an odd effect on people the more he got to know them. "He left me when my mother was dying, used her death as an excuse to pursue a different path, and never considered my feelings. So what makes you think he cares?"

Makoto was a bit surprised to see Kyoko saying these things. She always said that she never felt bitter at the fact that her father left her with her grandfather and saying that she was glad that that had happened. But now, Makoto could see that a part of Kyoko did feel angry that her father left.

Without saying a word, Makoto put a hand over Kyoko's gloved hands, getting her out of her thoughts and her attention to Makoto. The gesture and his smile caused her to blush. "I can't say I know the headmaster personally, but I'm sure that he's a good man. He cares for all of his students at Hope's Peak, and I have no doubt he cared about you. Otherwise, he wouldn't have apologized or asked for a chance to reconnect."

"But if that doesn't convince you, trying talking to him out of school." Makoto continued. "Take his offer to reconnect and see where that leads. Then you can see if he's serious or not."

Kyoko closed her eyes, thinking about his suggestion. Finally, she re-opened her eyes and answered. "I'll take your words into consideration. But not right now. After all, we still have to watch the rest of our future."

Makoto smiled, glad he made a bit of progress. Though he could tell that Kyoko still had some doubts about his opinion on the headmaster, he's glad that she didn't deny the fact that there may be a part of her that still cared for her dad.

Kyoko then noticed their hands were still connected, and felt her face slowly burn up. "You can let go now." Makoto blinked before noticing that his hand was still on top of hers. He blushed, and quickly move his hand away.

"S-Sorry Kyoko." Makoto stammered. "I-I didn't know my hand was on yours, and-"

"It's fine Makoto." Kyoko interrupted, smiling slightly at his stammering apology. It's really cute. "Let just eat so we can get back." Makoto silently nodded as the two started chowing down on their food.

(With Junko and Mukuro)

"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Mukuro asked her sister, once the two of them got into the bathroom.

Junko jump up and sat on the edge of the sink. "There's a big problem sis." Junko stated. "Can you guess what that problem is?"

It didn't take long for Mukuro to figure out what Junko means. "You think watching this future might sever the plan for creating a world of despair?" Mukuro deduced.

Junko nodded. "That Spirit guy says that watching this will be beneficial to the class." She then put a pair of glasses on, and got into 'teacher mode'. "If it means what I think it means, it means that the class might find out that we're the masterminds. And that would sever, if not, destroy our plan."

She then got into rockstar mode. "Do you think you can go rambo on this guy and stop this entire thing?"

Mukuro shook his head. "You saw what he could do. We don't know his full capabilities, and if we fail to kill him, we would be revealed early."

"Ugh! Such a hopeless sister!" Junko then jump off the counter and proceeded to punch and kick sister. Strangely, Mukuro didn't block those attacks, despite being completely capable of doing so. In fact, she looked like she was enjoying the attention.

Once Junko got bored, she went into her depressed persona. "Things don't look so good for us." Junko stated. "If they find out that we're really Ultimate Despair, they're going to make sure we don't do anything. And if Mondo and Sakura work together, along with that psycho murderer, I don't think you would be able to win the fight."

Mukuro didn't disagree. She knew her capabilities and her title of the Ultimate Soldier, but Sakura isn't the Ultimate Martial Artist for nothing, and Mondo is pretty strong as well. She doesn't know Genocide Jack's capabilities, but more than likely, she would lose if all three of them fought her at once.

Junko then hugged herself, still in her depressed persona. "But the thought of our plans getting destroyed, the thought of classmates finding out and capturing us when they do," Junko then began to shake, something that concerned Mukuro a bit. "It makes me so, so…."

"...excited!" Junko squealed, drool coming from her mouth. The shaking wasn't from fear, but from excitement. "Oh, just the thought of my entire plan going down hill just because of this glimpse into the future is making me feel so much despair! I'm drooling!"

Mukuro just watched, her worries gone and not at all surprised that Junko is so excited about this. This is Junko, after all. Her despair fetish had no bounds.

"So you have no problems with all this happening?" Mukuro clarified.

Junko nodded. "Yep! It's only a possibility that my identity will be revealed, so I wouldn't worry that much! And if it does happen," She began drooling once again. "I would feel all that despair! Oh, I'm so excited!"

Mukuro could only wonder what got her sister to become like this. Unlike her sister, she's not so excited about all of this. Not because of the possibility of being captured, but because Makoto might die. Her heart clenched just thinking about it.

Despite her feelings though, she's going to stay by Junko's side. She isn't going to abandon Junko. Not again.

(Living Room)

Soon, the group finished up their lunches and everyone started going back to the living room, some reluctantly. After settling back down onto their seats, many of them were apprehensive of what's to come next.

Kyoko, noticing the apprehension, spoke up. "You do remember what Spirit said, didn't you?" Kyoko questioned, getting everyone's attention. "That this could benefit us in the future."

"Can you explain how this will benefit us?" Hifumi asked the detective. "What do you think we'll see?"

Kyoko didn't hesitate to explain. "I doubt our future selves will just accept this fate. They would try to find a way out or who's behind all this. And if they manage to find out who's behind this…."

"...We would know who to stop." Chihiro realized, causing mental lightbulbs to light up left and right. "If this shows what the situation is, or even how we lost our memories, it would be extremely beneficial to us."

"That is, if our future selves can cast off their suspicions of each other." Byakuya reminded them. "Remember the ending of the prologue. The group is still very suspicious of one another."

"It's true." Makoto agreed with Byakuya. "But I have hope that our future selves will work together, at least a little bit."

"But still, even with the possible information we could obtain, ask yourself this." Kyoko told everyone. "Do we really want to know what's in store for us? We might see something we may regret seeing. Or that'll haunt our minds for years to come."

All of them stayed silent at that. Several feel conflicted at Kyoko's words. Junko, meanwhile, looked on. She predicts that after the prologue, along with Kyoko's words, that many would lose the will to watch it.

However, that prediction will go down the drain when Makoto spoke. "We have to know what's in store for us." Makoto said. "Cause if we don't, we would regret more later down the road. Besides," He turned to everyone with his bright smile. "I believe we can endure what we're about to watch. As long as we have each other, we can get through this entire thing, no matter the outcome."

Everyone looked at him in awe for his never-ending positivity, but soon, they all shared the same thought. "You are right Makoto." Sakura agreed, smiling at her friend. "We must push forward, otherwise, we would regret it later."

"Yeah." Leon agreed with a grin. "And if we can find the guy behind all of this, we can track him down and kick their ass!"

"Damn straight!" Mondo roared in agreement. "We won't let this guy get started on this crazy plan of theirs."

While spirits were being lifted high, Junko is looking at Makoto with a mixture of annoyance and curiosity. Despite all the information given to him, he's still so damn positive.

Oh well. She's sure that his spirit will break as he watches more and more of friends die.

"So, you're all ready?" Spirit questioned. Everyone nodded. "Good. Then let's start chapter 1." With that, Spirit started the TV once more.

And that's the end. I hope all of you liked this chapter. I also hope all of the characters are still in character, and that the conversations felt in character too. There were a couple of things I wanted to add into here, things suggested by you readers, but as I continued writing this chapter, I felt that some of those ideas could be better used for later.

Next up, they're gonna be starting chapter 1 of Danganronpa. If you any ideas for anything in chapter 1, or for the free times, feel free to tell me. Review, favorite, and follow and I will see you later.