Chapter 4: Picking Sides

The next morning something felt off to me. I just shrugged it off seeing as how nothing was out of place in my room. After showering, changing, and taking time to quickly drill my self defense techniques the morning announcement played. It's not like I every payed attention to those things. After waiting for everyone to leave I went on to the dining hall. Umm, so Shuichi removed his hat. I don't know what it is but he seems stronger than before. His soul feels like it's been reborn into something else. He's growing. I smiled not tuning in to the conversation as I just ate in silence in my corner away from the windows. Tsumugi kept shooting me glares whenever no one was looking. Two more days miss mastermind. I thought as a smirk crept it's way onto my face. "What are you smirking about?" Kokichi asked seeming to be the only one who noticed. "Eh. Here's something to keep in mind about me. If I'm smiling, I'm thinking about doing something evil. If I'm laughing I've already done it." I said starting to laugh quietly. "Okaaaay? So what did you do?" He asked. I smiled normally. "Don't worry about it. It shouldn't affect you." I said patting his head lightly. I finished my food and left as drama started up in the room. Yeah no. Not doing any drama today. I thought leaving for my research lab. For some reason my feet didn't carry me downstairs, they carried me upstairs and to Kaede's research lab. Once I entered I looked at the grand piano in the center of the room. I walked up to it and lifted the lid. What am I doing here? I thought as I sat down and rested my hands on the keys. I shouldn't be here. I thought. But slowly I started to play a few keys. That turned into a song. As well as singing. I don't know why but I could hear a drum in the background. My heart. (Play song)

Me: The secret side of me, I never let you see

I keep it caged but I can't control it
So stay away from me, the beast is ugly

I feel the rage and I just can't hold it, It's scratching on the walls, in the closet, in the halls
It comes awake and I can't control it
Hiding under the bed, in my body, in my head

Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster 
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster 


I didn't notice the group of  15 students that had gathered at and around the door which I had left open. 

My secret side I keep hid under lock and key                                                                                                            I keep it caged but I can't control it                                                                                                                    'Cause if I let him out he'll tear me up, break me down                                                                                      Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster 
I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster 
It's hiding in the dark, it's teeth are razor sharp
There's no escape for me, it wants my soul, it wants my heart
No one can hear me scream, maybe it's just a dream
Maybe it's inside of me, stop this monster 
I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster 
I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I've gotta lose control, here's something radical
I must confess that I feel like a monster 
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster


Once I was finished I took a breath. I heard a few claps from the doorway. I turned and looked at my classmates. "WHAT THE HELL!? IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO WITHOUT YOU PEOPLE EAVES DROPPING!?" I shouted. "Nope." Kokichi responded with a smirk. "You never mentioned you could play. Or sing for that matter." Kiyo said. "You never asked." I said closing the lid of the piano. "Seriously though. Quit sneaking up on me like that. You never know when I could be armed and reflexes are reflexes. I could throw a knife for crying out loud! Just be more careful. Sometimes I have no control over my actions." I said with a sigh as I made my way past them all. Since they were all blocking the doorway I ran up the side and backfliped over them. Landing as graceful as always I continued walking. "SHOW OFF!" Tenko shouted. I looked back at them with a smirk. "Call me what you like you're just jealous 'cause you can't do it." I said walking again. I laughed hearing her shouts and protests. The rest of the day I chilled in my room playing on my DS while watching anime. I had to go and get food every now and again but I was careful to avoid everyone. I'm sure they all hate me at this point. 

The next day when I woke up there was a pad and a note beside it. "Here's your info. I better get my key-card and you better stay quiet about this." It read. I chuckled. Like she's one to be making threats right now but whatever. I actually hold up my ends on deals. After watching the video I knew all I needed to know. And thank God. But the others all got videos like these which would be motives for another murder as well. I was slightly worried about that. Not really. I actually don't care. Inlight of this new information I only need to keep an eye on one person. I did my normal morning routine and went to the dining hall. Tensions were really high. I sided with Kokichi about everyone just showing eachother the motives. "Guys it's pointless." I growled. I stood next to Kokichi and Gonta. "We're going to see eachother's motives anyway so there's no point in hiding them." I said. "Nee-heehee! See (Y/N) over here is actually smart!" He said. This earned glares from some of the others. "Who's side are you on?" Shuichi questioned actually looking me in the eye. I shot back a glare. "I don't pick sides. I simple go where I please. Kokichi is actually being a logical thinker which is strange considering the fact that you're a flipping detective. Being honest I don't care since I got my own motive video." I growled. Everyone seemed to back away in fear. I shrugged. "What? Just because I have a motive doesn't mean I'll kill anyone. Geez. Fine. You want me to pick a side? Well from what I can tell, sense, and see, there are two sides here. Logic and belief. Personally I'm more on the side of logic since I don't trust people carelessly. Why the hell do you think I distance myself from you people and only talk when spoken too/you're being idiots and need guidance." I growled. This earned harsh words from Miu and Tenko. "Potty Mouth Princess and the Feminist need to shut the f*ck up!" I snarled silencing them both. I felt an actually growl rise from my throat. I shook my head to clear it. "Sometimes I feel like there are only two decently smart people in this place." I hissed passing a glance at Shuichi and Kokichi. "The rest of you will slowly get killed off because you're morons who need someone to hold your hands." I hissed. I started walking and passed by Tsumugi. I slipped the key-card in her pocket when I brushed past her. I waved a hand behind me. "Let me know if someone gains brain cells and can stand on their own two feet without using Shuichi or Kokichi as balance. I'll be in my room, the library, or in my lab. Oh and if some killer thinks they can off me I dare you to f*cking try." I growled heading out the door. "Wowwww. You don't give a s*it do you?" Kokichi asked following me. I smirked. "Bingo." I said. "So is this your real personality? Or do I need to keep digging?" He questioned. I chuckled. "Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. But that's the fun part isn't it?" I countered earning a small laugh from him. "Fine. I'll give you this one (Y/N)." He said. "So does this mean you're on my side?" He questioned looking up at me. I shrugged. "I guess so." I responded. "Alright!" He cheered. For the rest of the day he stuck by my side and we planed with Gonta. 

"(Y/N) any ideas?" Kokichi asked. I nodded and handed him my notebook with the page on my plan. "Hey, this might work!" He said. "What might work?" Gonta questioned. "We'll talk about it later. Right now we have company." I said pointing to the door. Shuichi opened it not a second later. "Wowwww (Y/N)! That crazy sense of smell of yours is awesome!" Kokichi praised. I shrugged but I was honestly happy he wasn't creeped out about it. "Ummm, sorry to intrude on your scheming." He said. He then asked Kokichi if he wanted to hang out. They left and I spent some time with Gonta. "Hey Gonta, are you a fast runner?" I asked. He nodded. "Gonta love to race. Raced all the time with forest family." He said. I smiled. "You wanna race?" I questioned. He nodded. We raced down the halls so fast it stirred up strong wind. Once we stopped neither of us had broken a sweat. "That was awesome!" I shouted. Gonta nodded. "Thank you (Y/N) for spending time with Gonta." He said. "No problem." I said with a smile. Two people came running down the hallway not nearly as fast as me and Gonta but pretty fast. "What the heck was that!?" Shuichi shouted panting as he stopped in front of us. "Me and Gonta were racing." I said. Gonta nodded again. "(Y/N) really fast if she able to keep up with Gonta." He said. "So (Y/N) is a fast runner. I mean she was fast enough to keep up with me first day." Kokichi said looking deep in thought. I shrugged. "It helps blow off steam." I said. "How did you go so fast!?" Shuichi asked shocked. "I've always been really fast. Running is great for staying in shape and being an actress I have to stay in shape." I said. "Gonta always loved to race against forest family. Gonta just become fast over years." He explained. Shuichi seemed satisfied with that answer. Kokichi on the other hand was a little skeptical. "Gonta I can believe, but there is no earthly way (Y/N) can be that fast." He said. I shrugged again. "There is a lot of weird things about me. My speed is one of them." I said. He still seemed skeptical but he dropped it. 

I went to my 'prop room' and started practicing with the scythe. I got board of that and practiced with a few different weapons. I then went back to my dorm. Still making sure no one was around. I played video games for a while until surprisingly Maki showed up. We talked about stuff for a while. Maki is a very serious person and doesn't joke around much. But she is a good listener. And she appreciates the fact that I don't interrupt her when she's talking. "(Y/N) tell me something. If another murder were to happen, do you think you could find out who the killer was just as easily?" She questioned. "Probably. It depends on how the murder was set up if we're being honest." I said. "What do you mean by that?" She questioned. "Well, if there's blood I like my chances, and as long as there's plenty of evidence it should be relatively easy." I said. "Blood?" "Well. Promise you won't freak out." I said. She nodded. "I can smell blood from a mile away. I can also identify who's blood it is just by scent. It's why people find it hard to sneak up on me. I can smell their blood." I said. She didn't freak out, scream, or run. "Geez what is it with you people and not freaking out about it?" I questioned. "I've seen worse." She said. "Also, 'you people'? Does that mean more than one person knows about it?" She asked. "Kokichi knows about it. He's known for a while. But it's not like I'm proud of this ability. If someone with an open wound walks in the smell is unbearable." I hissed. "There's one other thing I wanted to ask you." She said. "Yeah?" I questioned. "Why are you always the last one to arrive at the dining hall in the morning? And on that note why do I never see you return to the dorms?" She asked. "My morning routine is complex so I take longer to get ready. And I don't know why you don't see me. Maybe I'm just hard to notice." I lied with a shrug. "Maybe. Thanks for the talk (Y/N)." She said walking out. "Anytime." I said. I yawned. Time to call it for a night.

The doorbell rung. I opened the door and came face to face with little miss mastermind. "Where's my key-card?" She growled holding out her hand. "Check your pocket dumba*s." I countered. She reached inside her pocket and pulled out the key-card. She looked from it to me in shock. "How? When?" She choked out. "How? I can place things in pockets just as easy as I can pick them. When? I passed you in the dining hall didn't I?" I questioned. She was still shocked. I closed the door in her face. What a stupid master mind.                     

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