Author's Note: Shirogane does not have Cospox. And all of Daganronpa is real.

'Kokichi, why couldn't you save any of us?' Himiko said, lowering her hat. Her body was mutilated as she spoke. Other students were in their dead bodies, glaring at me.

I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. Why? It hurts! Please stop....

A hand went on my shoulder. 5 silhouettes appeared with dark red eyes. Dragging me down...

I desperately tried fighting back. Suffocating in my own movement. I felt like my lungs were crushing, just like Tenko's dismembered head when Kaede stomped on it.

Maybe... I could just fall? What's stopping me?

'Get up.' Multiple voices were saying. Dice? My family?

... My classmates died, none of this was real. It's just a lie I created. I can't fall down, I have to—

'Idiot... Do you really think we'll let you escape and go?' Violet eyes shimmered as the silhouette spoke. Please let me go! I don't want to die! Dice is waiting for me! I have to live for my classmates!

Huh? I heard screaming.

Why did someone scream so loud...? Is it because they're suffering...? To my horror, I realized I was the one screaming...

I won't be able to escape.

Sure enough, I woke up screaming. My bed was matted with sweat, my body was trembling. I was gasping for breath after that nightmare. Such rough movement wasn't good for me. A sharp pain in my side lingered but I shook it off. The nightmare probably had some effect on my wound....

Sometimes, I wish I open my eyes up to my home. With Dice welcoming their leader as we go on and do some pranks. Instead this happened...

It all started when I went to Hope's peak... Afterwards I was brought to this killing game, with my classmates. However, there were multiple Masterminds and now they entrapped me, god knows where. This all happened because I trusted some of my classmates. This all happened because I couldn't figure it out.

Why? Why didn't I realize it sooner?

...

It's time to get up. I was used to waking up early but I couldn't tell the time. There was nothing in my room. No one. It was eerily quiet.

I looked up in the corner of my room... The camera. They could see me. I bit my lip frustration. What the fuck am I supposed to do?

I knew the door was locked so it was pointless to try opening it. Though...my logical side only started working after I try twisting the knob.

It didn't open. What else did I expect?

With a sigh, I winced from hunger. I couldn't remember the last time I ate. Whatever. Suppress that feeling, Kokichi. Now is not the time to be whiny. Considering they made me have dinner with Kaede, I'm probably gonna talk to another one of them, alone.

I clenched my fists. What else could those fuckers have planned anyways?

I paced around my room, thinking. I have to formulate a plan; first I would have to survey the area. Maybe I could convince one of them to show me the area?

No, that would be a major red flag. I have to stop being a fucking idiot.

I'll have to steal something from them, maybe something like a weapon or... a lock pick. I'd have to investigate any sort of escape ways, if there were any that is. I looked up at the camera once more.

Now that was a major problem. If they saw me doing anything suspicious, they would formulate a plan against my plan. The bastards wouldn't out right stop me, they would want to see my plan crumble. To bring despair. They want me to fall, according to Kiibo.

Oh right, Kiibo.

Could he help me? Maybe he wasn't bad?

Again, I was trying to convince myself that there were other people, sane people, that could help me. Though, that's a stupid wish, considering Kiibo is definitely on their side.

Suddenly, I hear a click. The lock of my room opened, slowly the door opened as well. Alarmed, I immediately looked towards to see who it was. Shirogane.

"Good morning, my little liar! How was your dreams?" She chirped.

"It was going fine until you showed up, if I have to be honest." I spat at her. Crossing my arms, I glare at her. "Plus, assuming from the camera, you saw how I was doing in bed. I know I, lets just say 'toss and turn', when I sleep. Meaning you probably watched me, knowing I had a nightmare." I continued.

Shirogane sighed. "Don't be so mean, I didn't do much to you.... yet. It's all Kaede's fault for getting you so scared early on. But yes, you are correct."

I backed away from her, cautious. "Nishishi~ Of course I'm right, I'm the Ultimate Supreme leader!" I say cheerfully. Then I narrowed my eyes. "What do you want?" I asked, seriously.

Shirogane smiled, as if she wanted me to ask that. "You're hungry aren't you? Let's have breakfast together, me and you alone!" She exclaimed.

I stiffened. "That last time I sat down with you people, Kaede flipped the fuck out. Killed a person brutally as well." I stated, completely aware of her gaze sharpening.

"Don't worry. A plain girl like me isn't as scary as Kaede. I just want to have breakfast with you, normally of course!" She said, cupping her own cheek.

"Plain? You think you're normal?" I questioned.

"Of course! I'm just your average person. I love anime and cosplay. Manga and fanfictions! I enjoy fandoms! But in all, my personality is quite plain." Then she smirked. "Though I suppose the average person doesn't like to see people's faces contort with despair." The way her voice shifted in tone made me freeze.

Plain my ass. This bitch was also insane. Although I shouldn't have expected anything different.

Noticing my silence, she slowly walked over to me. Immediately, I snapped out of my thoughts as she grabbed my hand. I tried to pull away but, her grip was strong. Wow. Some Supreme leader I am. I can't even pull my hand away from Shirogane. Although to be fair, she was pretty strong.

"Well we shouldn't keep waiting. Even if I'm plain or not, you still have to eat. We can't have you dying on us." Shirogane said, dragging me out of my room.

I wanted to talk back to her, or somehow pull out of her grasp and run but, I knew that was impossible. The most logical choice for now is to listen to what she wants.

Shirogane began giggling to herself as we were walking to the dreaded dining room. I couldn't help raise a brow but I knew better to question her. For whatever she's planning, it's definitely gonna be something insane.

When we came in the dining room, it looked completely different. I swore we took the same route Kiibo and I went, so... Why did it look so different?

Shirogane noticed my confusion and shoved me into the room, making fall onto the ground. "Oops, Sorry. I got ahead of myself. Tsk, tsk. A plain person like me shouldn't do something like that. Well...I can't help but notice your confusion. Do you like it? We renovate the dining room each day just for you! To keep it interesting of course~" She said, prancing to the table.

I got up, glaring at her. "Wow! I'm so happy that my beloved Shirogane-Chan did so much for me! How thoughtful!" I said, with a fake cheer.

"But you already know that's a lie. Cut the bullshit and explain what you're really going to do." I said, sitting down in a chair.

Shirogane laughed. "Ahahahaha! I really do love characters like you! In all the anime I watch, each character has a certain charm! You just displayed your own charm! And I wasn't really lying, I just want to have breakfast with you... Though, I think you know I don't have any charms. That's what makes me so plain, right?"

Her eyes twisted with an emotion I couldn't understand. She was blushing at her own self destructive comments yet.... She honestly still hasn't done anything.

"A charm huh? Is that 'charm' the thing that made you guys want to keep me here for your own entertainment?" I asked. She sighed.

"I suppose so... Though, I don't mind taking people. I've seen it in anime before y'know. But...For me, it's more fun to dig nails into people's skin, pour boiling water over their rashes I gave them...and— Ah, I'm sorry, I was just thinking aloud." She said, cutting her own train of thought off.

I averted my gaze from her's. She was definitely a monster. From the way she described her version of 'fun', she clearly did all those things firsthand. And the fact that she probably did that to some of my own classmates caused bile to ris up in my throat. I wanted to vomit. To make me even more uncomfortable, Shirogane just stared, almost analyzing me for my next decision.

Then a Monokuma, looking like a makeshift waiter, came in giving our meals. For a moment, the food looked great. And... the fact that I was hungry didn't help. However, I hesitated. What if the food they're giving me is poisoned? Or... Should I even eat? Shirogane looks like she's just studying my actions, I don't want to play in her web.

I felt very wary of her.

Shirogane raised a brow. "So you're not going to eat? Starving yourself isn't a good idea, y'know. And the Monokumas prepared this meal just for you.... Are you going to waste their effort?"

I narrowed my eyes. "...I'm not starving myself, I'm just not going to trust whatever you people give me." I said, quietly.

Shirogane huffed. "Fine. I'll show you it isn't poisoned." She shoved a small butter pancake in her mouth. She looked at me, waiting.

For some reason, I felt scared. She seemed like she was beginning to get annoyed. Should I piss her off? Logically, hell to the no.

So I hesitantly began to eat.

She smiled to herself, feeling achieved that she got me to do something. "I'm glad you began eating! It was beginning to get boring if you did nothing~" She stated.

"What do you define as fun? Torture and pain?" I asked, disgusted with her antics. Shirogane beamed.

"I'm so glad you asked! A plain girl like me doesn't do much...but, when I'm in character, my favorite one, then I do my very best!" She said.

Her character? Split personality? What...?

"Care to elaborate?" I asked, not sure if I really want to know. Shirogane nodded. "Alright, if that what you want." She said, simply. 

She stood up, signaling something. Suddenly smoke covered where she was standing, shocking me. What the fuck. I coughed at the sudden smoke, I couldn't even see her anymore. It was too thick.

Once the smoke cleared, Shirogane wasn't there. There was another girl, with blond pigtails in Monokuma hair clips, standing in front of me.

Who...? Wait... Isn't that person the one who caused the incident?

"Upupupu~" A disgusting laughter that seemed familiar to the way Kaede laughed filled the room. "It's Junko Enoshima here!"

Junko Enoshima? What? Did Shirogane...cosplay as her?

"So you're cosplaying as someone?" I asked. 'Junko' shook her head. "I'm the real Junko Enoshima, the Mastermind behind this all!" She exclaimed.

Suddenly her clothes changed again in an instant. She's back to Shirogane. "Well a plain girl like me can't do much but... Junko is my role model. I love her character so much that I cosplay as her and do everything in my power to fuel despair!" She said, smiling.

Back to fucking despair. And if Junko is their role model and a Mastermind, according to herself, does that mean they follow Junko?

"Are you...copying her?" I asked, coming to a conclusion.

Suddenly she changed into a light, purple haired girl. "I suppose you can say that. Junko Enoshima is the Ultimate despair, you didn't know since that was a long time ago."

Changing into Junko once more, She cackled. "Despair is fucking amazing!" She exclaimed, Then she covered her face with most of her hand. "This world has been too peaceful. Despair is the only thing to balance that out."

"You're... You can't be serious, right? You guys kill people because the world has been too peaceful?!" I exclaimed. She truly believed when she cosplayed as a character, she was the character. Was she that obsessed?

Shirogane changed back to herself. "Isn't more fun that way.... The world was too plain like me. We need these games, we need these despair inducing events.... Only that would create the perfect world." She said, sitting back down on her chair.

"A perfect world? Nishishi~ Bullshit." I said, containing my anger.

Shirogane shrugged. "Well, not all people have the same ideals. Very, very plain people like me are uncommon." She said, playing with her hair.

...

I couldn't deal with her anymore.

I chose to focus on eating than to pay attention to her. I held a fork in my hand as I ate in silence. Shirogane hummed.

"Hmm? So you're going to ignore me? Well, I can't blame you. A plain girl like me isn't very attention grabbing, right?" Silence ensued after her comment. I glanced up at her, only to see an ominous smile. Suddenly, I felt very sick.

"Though, would you pay attention if I tell you we have 'Dice'?"

Immediately, I drop my fork. Choking on food, I looked up at her smirk. I gritted my teeth.

"What...?" Was all I could manage to blurt out.

"You heard me. We have your family." Shirogane said, putting her hands on her lap. She's lying. She must be. She couldn't have them. I knew she couldn't.

I stayed level headed. I laughed bitterly, glaring at Shirogane. "You're lying."

"You think so?"

"...How would you people even find them, some of them are around the world...?" I reasoned. I still felt tense because there was a slight chance she may not be lying.

Shirogane laughed. "Right.... You don't know Rantaro's talent."

What? What does his talent have to do with this? "What do you...?!" I trailed off when Shirogane started laughing hysterically. A psychopathic killer would have such a terrible laugh, it made me want to run out of the room and leave. That isn't possible, unfortunately.

"You're right, Kokichi. I didn't capture all of Dice. I caught one member, thanks to Rantaro. If you're curious, it was the one with the pig tails." Shirogane said, grinning as if this was hilarious.

She was one of the closest members to me. They were going to hurt her... please be a lie. Please be a lie, damn it!

"Nishishi~ That was a bad lie, Shirogane-Chan!" I exclaimed with a fake cheer.

"Nope~ I'm not lying. A plain girl like me can't tell lies very well." She said with brutal honesty. The cold truth is hard to bare. I slammed my hands on the table only for her to start giggling.

"I remember how fun it torturing her. I even gave her my signature I would give to my fans! It's permanently on her skin now." Shirogane said, smirking.

My eyes dilated. Before I could even realize what I was doing, I grabbed a knife from the culinary set on the table. I lunged at Shirogane, who moved back, slightly startled. Just before I could ram the knife in her neck, something kicked me on the ground. I was restrained.

Kiibo.

Yet again, he saved Shirogane from my attacks. He glared at me with his cold, metallic blue eyes.

Shirogane laughed her normal laugh. "Haha...That was fun Kokichi. I liked having breakfast with you, although I'm afraid I'll end it here. I have another hostage to take care of, after all. Maybe I could hammer screws into her skin..." She suggested quietly.

My eyes widened. No! I can't let that happen! "Wait! Please don't! I'll do it in her stead! Please don't hurt her!" I begged. Shirogane ushered Kiibo off me. Walking over to me, she stepped on my head. Stomping on it.

"Learn your place. I pick my torture subjects. Right now, you're my pet. I choose what I want. You can't control me and I'm not changing any of my decisions." She said, venom in her voice. Her gaze cut into my mind, sending true fear into my head.

Then she smiled. "Oh, and I lied. I don't have any of your members, it was just a lie."

My eyes widened. I was played.

Fuck. I can't hold it anymore. Tears streamed down my face as I felt I was losing consciousness. I couldn't even figure out a lie. To top it all off, I lost composure, giving entertainment to this bitch. What kind of leader am I?

...

Why did this happen? Please I want it to stop. It hurts to go on like this. Slowly my eyes closed, tears still pouring down.

Then... everything went black.

Where the hell am I?

I got up from the bed I was suddenly getting used to. I'm back in my room. What happened...?

Shirogane.

I had breakfast with her. If you could call it that. And... I quickly jumped out of bed. I was a fool. Believing a lie, I got into trouble by losing my temper. I rushed towards the door, leaning my head on it in anger.

I slammed my fists on my door. Turning the knob it was locked. Figures.

Now, this wasn't logical. A part of me told me to calm down. I was being irrational. Leaning on the door, I slide down, bringing my arms around my knees.

Frustrated, I looked up at the camera. If I could break it, what would happen? They'll probably notice immediately so the idea must be scratched.

I could plan something out by finding a writing utensil and something like a note pad. I just needed something to help me get out of this place.

Then my mind lingered on what happened once more. Tsumugi Shirogane was the Ultimate cosplayer. She calls herself plain which, I thought she was before but now, she's batshit insane just like Kaede. She seemed obsessed with Junko, to the point where she would even copy her. She was probably obsessed with other characters that were related to the incident.

The incident was a lesson everyone in Hope's peak learned about. It was a terrible incident that caused the world to fall into despair. Surprisingly, one person did it herself. One teenage girl, Junko Enoshima.

If these bastards set this up for despair, they might be considered remnants of despair. And if they were... How? Junko Enoshima was long dead and despair died down. Why would they try bringing despair back?

According to Shirogane, I could assume she hated the peaceful world. For Kaede, she was just crazy for despair, even copying Junko's laugh.

I still have no idea for Shuichi or Rantaro. Speaking of which, I barely seen Rantaro. What could he be doing? Were there others here? I know they said I was the only one who interested them but I can't help but feel a little off. Maybe... They were able to stir despair into the world once more.

It isn't impossible considering they were Ultimates.

A detective who owned an entire agency, trusting him. A pianist who was very influential. A unknown talented person but... very recognizable around the world. And an infamous cosplayer who was popular.

Then there was Kiibo.

... I didn't know an Ultimate robot even existed. And to be honest, according to his programming, he was created for despair and killing. Two things I hate.

Whoever created him, I guess Dr.Iidabashi, was also in despair... Wait... that doesn't make sense. Dr.Iidabashi was one of Hope's peak academy's greatest robotic engineer. Why would he be in despair?

Did Kiibo lie about getting created by him?

Shaking my head, I hear the door click. Someone's here.

I fall backwards, crawling away from the door as it opens.

Turning around, I see it's Kiibo. Again, speak of the devil. He closes the door behind him and glares at me. "In the morning, did you remember my advice?" He said, harshly.

I stood up, crossing my arms. "I know I lost my composure, but hey. I'm still alive aren't I? In a shitty place with my head stomped on but, whatever. Am I right~" I said, cheerfully. The cheer facade went down quick as I think of questions to ask him.

"Who created you?" I asked, bluntly. Kiibo walked closer to me, only to push me down on the floor. With cry of agony as my head and sides hurt like hell from the injuries I received. I look up at him after recovering from the sudden pain, only to see him narrowing his eyes.

"What kind of question is that? I already told you didn't I? If you keep being stupid, you're as good as dead." He said, looking down on me. I glared at him.

"Thanks for giving me my daily dose of pain and agony....Oh wait I already got that. And what do you mean 'what kind of question is that'?! You lied about your creator, didn't you?" I said, a little too cocky for my own good.

Kiibo stiffened. "I... didn't lie. I was created by Dr.Iidabashi." He said, quietly. I stand up again, only to see Kiibo in deep thought.

"How? Dr.Iidabashi was one of the greatest robotics engineers. He was in Hope's peak and was a respected man. There's no way he was in despair." I reasoned. Kiibo sighed.

"You think logically even though you're still a dumbass. Do you really know Dr.Iidabashi? Although he was a good man, however he made a mistake with me. Once I was adapting to the world around me, But he changed. Why? I don't know, this group never told me. He gave me a new objective and taught me about despair. Now, I stand here as a killer." Kiibo said, frowning.

"He...changed? And this group didn't tell you?" I repeated, thinking about what this could possibly mean.

Kiibo noticed my train of thought and smirked. "Oh trust me, you won't be able to figure it out."

I shrugged. "Nishishi~ Deciphering whatever the hell you said seems much better than spending time with you psychos." Wow. I really am asking for my ass to get kicked.

"Smart ass comments like that would make someone like Kaede kill you." Kiibo advised. That's such a great help. As if it wasn't obvious. Still... another question lingered in my mind. Why the fuck is Kiibo giving me advice? Why is he helping me in the first place when he's such a dick?

"And you still haven't?" I asked. Kiibo stiffened. "Again, I want to see how things play out. I am NOT helping you. You should think of me as an enemy."

"...Whatever. Anyways~ How'd you meet all the other despair obsessed murderers?" I said, smiling. How pitiful. I'm smiling even though I don't even want to. Honestly, I have no control of what I'm doing anymore.

"...Tsumugi is the one who found me after I killed Dr.Iidabashi myself." Kiibo said, looking directly in my eye.

My eyes widened. "You...killed Dr.Iidabashi?"

Kiibo walked closer to me. "Surprised?" He said, examining my face. It was like he was trying to examine how facial features looked when I was in fear. I steeled my gaze as I move away from him, my legs hitting my bed.

"How? He's your programmer. Robo ethics don't... Don't tell me Dr.Iidabashi didn't program you with those ethics." I said, baffled. A robot couldn't kill their own creator. Any developed programming from Future Foundation had to have Robo ethics included.

"He did. I just ignored my programming. My AI wants to adapt. Dr.Iidabashi was the one who ordered me to fuel despair. He should have saw this coming." He said, as if it was obvious he should have killed his own creator. He seemed pretty happy when he talked about his own creators death.

Is there something I'm missing here?

"Did you like the change in Dr.Iidabashi's behavior? Right before he changed your objective?"I asked, cautiously. Kiibo scoffed. "It isn't my place to question my creator's change." He said, neutrally.

He's avoiding the answer, isn't he?

Kiibo glanced at me. His face remained void of emotion but I can't help but feel there was a slight hint of worry in features.

"Anyways, I didn't come here to answer your questions. I'm not going to bother answering anymore. I came here to tell you not to believe a word everyone says. You can choose to not believe mine for all I care, as well." He said. "In the morning, Tsumugi was testing your abilities. She lied in order to see your loss of composure. They want to see you in despair, don't forget that. They'll do anything in their power to do so. You have to figure out the truth by yourself." He continued.

What the hell is this supposed to mean? How could I figure out the truth when half the time they're torturing me? But... Not to believe their word. I already know that but I'll have to be careful of empty threats. That's the problem, after all that's what happened in the morning.

"Why don't you just tell me the truth yourself?" I asked, narrowing my eyes as he got closer to me. Looking at me directly in the eye, he smiled. That smile didn't seem real, it was forced. He was hiding another emotion.

"Because I'm not sure I know the truth either. I'm just their weapon to kill others." Kiibo said.

For some reason, I took a step closer to him, only a few inches away from him as I analyze his face. "You don't know either? Then why do you help them? Are you trying to find the truth in your own way?"

This time, it was Kiibo who backed away from me. "I help them because I have to. Don't forget my objective. I not supposed to find the truth. I'm supposed to fuel despair." He answered.

Something felt off.

"I see... But, you said yourself, you're an AI. One that wants understand humans better. Then, aren't you already looking for the truth? You want to see how things play out but in actuality, there's another motive." I noted to myself, aloud. Kiibo glared, icily at me.

"That's not—?!" Kiibo cut himself off as spun to the door. I looked at him shocked as he looked slightly protective of me for a moment.

The door opened, with a certain detective I used to love coming in.

"Good morning you two." He says smugly, obviously knowing what's going on. "Sorry Kiibo, it seems I interrupted you this time~ Anyways, we all need to talk to Kokichi. We thought of a fun game for him, aren't you excited Kokichi?"

I stiffened, my fists clenching. "What the hell do you mean by fun game? You guys probably thought of something sick, didn't you?"

Shuichi ignored me, as he narrowed his eyes at Kiibo. "Get in the hall Kiibo. Kaede will tell you what we planned, I'll speak to Kokichi privately for a few minutes." The tension between the two didn't seem like the normal relationship partners in crime would have with each other. Perhaps these two have reasons for hating each other?

Though...that could be better for me.

Wait no. Focus on what's going on.

Kiibo already headed to leave but shot me one last look. He mouthed the words 'be careful' at me, with a dismissive look on his face.

I bit my lip. Of course I'm going to be careful. This was Shuichi.

The sound of the door shutting, made Shuichi immediately circle me.

"I see you're in a bad mood, huh?" He said, with a sickeningly sweet smile. That smile was the smile I usually seen on Shuichi. The one I came to actually trust and like.

"Well~ I definitely would be in a good mood after being forced to do what you guys want!" I said, obviously lying. Shuichi pretended to look offended.

"After all the trouble we went through?" He said, in a mocking tone. Then he shrugged. "Y'know everything would have been easier if you just saw the beauty of despair. You could've joined us, staying by my side. Isn't that what you want Kokichi?"

My breath hitched. This was not Shuichi. Stop hesitating. "Never. None of you are ever worth joining. You guys are just obsessed with despair and Junko Enoshima." I said, harshly. "And to top it all off, you guys think this torture is a form of entertainment. Somehow, even I can't lie to myself to like it. You all deserve t—?!" I cut myself off as Shuichi got closer.

He walked over to me, putting his finger on my lips. "That's enough out of you, Kokichi. I'm surprised you still have the balls to talk back in such a manner. I guess this is why you interest me~ Though..." He trailed off, putting his lips closer to my own.

"You would look much better in despair. After all, you were interested by me, weren't you?" He asked. I shoved him away from me.

"Stay back!"I yelled out.

That wasn't the smartest decision but Shuichi ended up laughing. He got up, dusting his clothes. "Denying me, are you? Let's see how long that lasts! Anyways, we should go. I don't want to keep the others waiting for too long." He said, grabbing my hand.

I don't fight his grip, instead I worry for this 'game' he talked about.

What else were they going to do to me?

"Oh! They decided to finally show up~" Rantaro said, whistling. He looked at me as Shuichi dragged me to a huge hall area. Monokumas were silent, surrounding the whole place. Shuichi pointed at a seat as he went over to a podium. Slowly, I sat down unsure on what to do.

Kaede giggled. "C'mon, I missed you Kokichi! Upupupu~" She said, obnoxiously. She was holding some sort of knife? It had a miniature Monkuma head as a handle. Great, she'd probably stab me with it if, I somehow anger her.

Shirogane stepped up on her podium, with microphone. All Monokumas looked up at her. "Attention! Although a plain girl like me shouldn't be announcing this, I want everyone to know about our new game for our pet, Kokichi!" She announced. Most Monokumas cheered.

I felt sick at the word 'pet'. Gritting my teeth, I glared at her. "Get on with it." I said, loud enough so they could hear me.

Rantaro smirked. "Clearly, this is gonna be a challenging game~ Look it at how defiant he is." He noted. Kiibo looked out of place but nodded in acknowledgement of his statement.

Kaede smiled as she pointed at herself. "Of course, I made the game! So I'll tell you what it's about!" She said, smiling as if this were the happiest topic in her life. Fuck you, was all I could think. "Upupupu~ It's a game between us Masterminds. We're all going to have a competition to make Kokichi fall into despair." She said in a sudden serious tone.

Wait, what?

A competition? There goal was still clear, make me fall into despair, with my life at stake.... but now a competition? Are they dividing themselves?

Kiibo, yet again looked uncomfortable, as he spoke. "Whoever makes Kokichi fall into despair first, gets to keep Kokichi as a prize." He said, he looked troubled. What the hell was he thinking?

"What...the fuck do you mean by prize?" I asked, quietly. Rantaro tilted his head. "We're keeping you. Simple as that. We get to play with you and you'll always belong to that very person." He said.

I closed my eyes. Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. They thought of me as a possession? And if I were their possession, an item for short, then.... would they try to induce despair on themselves with me? I shuddered, terrified. I tried my best to mask the fear in my expression.

"Basically, we compete in order to make you fall into despair. Whoever does it first wins. Whoever wins gets to keep you. Although...we put a restraint on each other. We each would have separate but equal periods of time with you. However, no one can help each other put you in despair. That's cheating in our book!" Shirogane clarified.

Kiibo sighed. "I will kill anyone who disobeys the rules, that includes myself if you were wondering."

Please stop. Just stop talking.

I silently pleaded for this to be over. Kaede started throwing a tantrum. "Wait what?! I WANT TO KILL ANY OF THE BASTARDS WHO CHEAT!!" She screamed.

Rantaro smiled. "Alright, If Tsumigi And Shuichi cheat, Kaede kills them. If Kaede or I cheat, Kiibo kills us. If Kiibo cheats... we all could make him suffer but I think Shirogane should." He looked around. "Is it a plan?" He said. Everyone nodded in agreement as I wanted to hurl.

Kiibo looked at me, his face was neutral. I stared at him back, my face blank.

Shuichi smiled, a crown appearing on his head. Kaede luffed her cheeks but stayed quiet as Shuichi spoke.

"Then~ Let the despair game begin!" His voice ringed out in the hall.
Then before I knew it, everything went black.