Pain. I felt pain everywhere on my body; it felt like ice ensnaring my bones and crushing them.... I felt like I couldn't breathe... It hurt...It hurt so much.... A voice in my head told me to get up... I need to get up...

Stirring, my eyes flutter open.

Where the hell am I? It was dark... Too dark. I could barely see... What the hell happened? Then, my eyes widened. With realization, I was on liquid. A sticky, red liquid. Blood. Blood was fucking everywhere.

My clothes were stained, I quickly sat up. I screamed at the sight of so much blood.

I see Himiko's body, completely mutilated. Tenko was completely dismembered next to her. Bile was rising in my throat. as my classmate's bodies were all around me.

I couldn't prevent this.

They all died. All were killed. Why am I the only one left? Inspecting closer, I see some people missing. Shuichi, Kaede, Rantaro, Shirogane, and Kiibo. Another body was missing as well..... Kaito's.

...What the hell were those guys going through? Were they being tortured? Or..... I shook my head. That couldn't be it, damn it!

Gazing at the bodies one more time, I get up. I can't die now. All classmates died, in horrible ways. There's a reason why I was left alive. I'm not sticking around to find out. I have to leave. Staying here, might make me lose my sanity. Or at least what's left of it.

Walking in the darkness, I try looking for something. Anything. An escape way would be preferable.... Instead, I stepped on something. It made a disgusting crack. Gonta's Head.

I gulped looking away. I quickly moved away from the head.

It hurt to see someone so innocent, brutally murdered like that.

Why? Why did they all die? What kind of sick fuck would do this?! I bit my lip. I was trembling. I can't break now. I have to stay strong. Supreme leaders don't cry.

Who the fuck am I lying to?

I'm so screwed.

Suddenly, I hear something..... A sickening, sweet, cheerful voice rang out. "Guys~ Look! He woke up!" My eyes widened. The voice sounds way too similar to....

Kaede Akamatsu. She looked a lot more childish, but terrifying. She had a knife in her hand.

She was the one who did this?! One of the people who I thought could be trustworthy....? I shook my head. More importantly, she said 'guys' meaning there were more..... I'm an idiot! How did I not consider multiple Masterminds?!

Though....she knows I'm awake. Turning on a small, dim light, Kaede greeted me with a twisted smile. It wasn't her usual hopeful smiles. It was a fucked up smile that you would see on deranged killers. How fitting.

"Kokichi~ You're awake! I'm glad!" She said, almost too cheerfully. She walked closer to me as I backed up. I was scared. I could die. "I was getting bored y'know! Did you like my classroom surprise?" She said, sweetly.

I looked down at the bodies, my face paling. She was the person who probably tortured everyone. I let out a bitter laugh. "Wow, Kaede....Didn't think you'd be this fucked up...." I said.

God knows how much fear I was showing....but to be honest, in a situation where all your friends are dead... It isn't great... I don't think I can create a mask to hide behind.

"Upupupu~ Well! That's your fault!" She said, laughing. "You all trusted me! So what else could I do? I was soooo bored. Killing everyone was just to pass time. You, are the main surprise!"

I gritted my teeth. What the fuck is this psychotic bitch talking about? I was scared, unknowingly, I trembled.

"Kaede, you're scaring him....." I stiffened. Another person, another voice. Who—? Was..that Shirogane?

Sure enough, a blue haired girl walked in. "Hello there my little liar! Good to see you well rested!" She said, in a tone I couldn't even describe. Glaring at her, I say, "Both of you....did all of this?"

Shirogane sighed. "That's a boring question....Well, to answer it, yes. I know, it's weird isn't it? A plain girl like me, killing all these Ultimates?"

I lunged at her, with my pocketknife. She smirked as something knocked me down. Correction, someone. Gasping in pain, I look to see....metallic blue eyes.

I quickly close my eyes shut.

No...

It couldn't be Kiibo as well! He...He was a naive robot! There was no way....

"I wouldn't do that, Kokichi." Kiibo said, taking my pocketknife. Groaning in pain, I got up. He looked at me with cold eyes. "Do it again and I'll kill you." He was monotone. I looked at him shocked.

Kaede huffed. She looked like a kid throwing a fit. She stomped down on Tenko's head, making a disgusting noise, far worse then Gonta's. "Noooo! I don't wanna kill him yet! Don't ruin it Kiibo!" Kaede said. She was pouting. What the fuck is wrong with these people? I glared at her.

"What the hell are you...going to do to me?" I say, trembling. Shirogane patted my back. "Nothing of course!" I glare at her, pushing her away from me.

Tears were coming into my eyes, but I refused. "Th...that's a lie." I said, quietly. She giggled, in her usual plain way. But this time, it sounded more disturbing. "Sorry! But you don't need to know!" She said. Then she looked down. "Woah... that sounded way too cliche...."

I had to get away from them. My mind urged me to run while my body wouldn't move. I'm scared.... I don't... want to die. I don't want to be killed. Especially not by sick people like them.

I got up, standing. My legs quivered. Kaede smirked. "Ehhh? Are you breaking already?" She taunted. I closed my eyes, hoping this was a nightmare.

Kiibo laughed. "What happened to being a Supreme leader of an evil organization, Kokichi?" He said, crossing his arms. It wasn't a nightmare, was it? This....is reality.

"Guys...please don't corner him. It's no wonder why he'd break if you're all attacking him."

Nonononononono.

No.

Why?

That voice couldn't belong to him. There was no fucking way he was one of them too. However, I was correct, much to my dismay.

Shuichi. The one I loved and definitely trusted. All of that shattered. The tears I was fighting back poured down. However, Shuichi smiled at me. Not one of his cute and beautiful smiles, the one I fell in love with, it was... a terrible smile. A smile, as if he were enjoying my fear and pain.

"Ah...Kokichi, don't be scared." He said, narrowing his eyes. Kaede snorted.

"Ohhhh, guys don't corner him!" She mocked. "When you're the one who actually made him cry!" She threw her knife at him and he dodged. The knife fell on the floor and she went to go pick it up. They acted completely different towards each other than how I previously viewed them. I eyed the door. I could run....Although it may not be logical...

"Seems like you guys are having fun~" Shirogane said.

Kiibo went closer to the group, leaving my side. "You can call it 'fun'?" He questioned. Shirogane shrugged. Was this my chance?

Screw it.

I bolted to the door, shocking Kaede. Shirogane giggled while Kiibo sighed. Shuichi just smirked.

I didn't care enough to analyze their reactions. I only headed for the door. I tripped over the body of Maki but I got up and continued after the door. But then.... At the doorway, another person walked in. Laughing hysterically.

"I see you're running, huh? Guess, you're really scared....Did you really think you could escape?" He said. Rantaro. My eyes dulled at the sight of him but I managed to glare daggers. "How many of you are there?!" I screamed. He rolled his eyes. "Right? We should get rid of Tsumugi. She's really plain." He said.

Shuichi scoffed. "Whatever. You would have said me as well, wouldn't you Rantaro?" Then Shuichi looked at me. A gaze that I once yearned for to be directed at me......Only now to hate it. "To answer your question, there's only us five."

I fell down.... How could I get out of this horrifying situation? Kaede walked over to me. "Geez! Look at you, all bloody and in tears!" She kicked me down. She pulled me up by my hair, earning a scream of pain. "You're so full of despair right now....I love it." She said, giving me a kiss on my forehead.

My eyes widened in shock, as I pushed her away from me. That was not a good idea. She looked pissed. She threw a knife at me, unlike Shuichi, I didn't dodge. The knife went into my side and it hurt like hell.

I screamed.

Shirogane whistled.

"God damn it Kaede, you're gonna kill him at this rate." Shuichi had the decency to sound concerned. Rantaro snorted, "It didn't look like hurt that much anyway!" He said, nonchalantly. He pulled the knife out of my side, earning another scream.

Blood came out as I closed my eyes in pain. Kiibo stared at my blood. "Isn't he going to bleed out?" He asked. Kaede giggled. "Ehhh? Don't worry about it~ It saves the trouble of knocking him out.... Then we'll patch him up! If...he's a good boy!"

I felt disgusted at her antics. Rantaro was the last thing I saw. Kaede was right. My conscience was dwindling.

If I knew about these Masterminds, then maybe I could've saved my classmates....Now I'll be stuck here.
..........As despair's plaything.........

"Ngh.....Ah...Wha—?" I mumbled. I woke up. What the hell happened? Was that... a dream? Then I felt pain at my side as I move.

It wasn't a dream.

I was on a huge bed. Looking around, I see I'm in a huge room. It looked like it came straight from a castle. Purple was the theme in the room, as if it were made for me.

...

Perhaps, these fuckers shoved me in here just to see me get hope?

Bull shit. After what happened, I just want to leave.

At least things turned out interesting......No. Even I couldn't bring myself to enjoy the situation. And I'm an expert liar. It's ridiculous. If only I were smarter, I could've prevented this. Kaede, a person who looked like she was full of hope, turned out to be some psycho. Shirogane, a plain cosplayer, seemed a lot more sadistic. Kiibo, a kind robot who was fun to tease, turned out to be a cold, killer. Rantaro, a person who seemed mysterious but kind, turned out to be evil and sadistic.

The one that hurt the most to think of was Shuichi. He was interesting and smart but now... He's just like the rest. Killers with only one purpose. Despair.

Perhaps I could look for something. The door was definitely locked from the outside. So I'm trapped. There were no windows, so I can't escape. Looking in the drawers, there were just clothes. Noticing the corners of the ceiling, there were cameras. Shit.

That's right my clothes. Weren't they all bloody? They changed my clothes....for some reason that was unsettling. Checking corners of the room, under the bed, on the bed, desks, drawers, everything! I couldn't find anything.... I couldn't find something that could even help. "These Guys were really fucking prepared....huh?"

Checking my pocket, my lock pick was gone.

Well fuck.

Damn it, this was hopeless. I groaned as I sat on the floor. Looking down, I see blood dripping from my shirt. Lifting it up, the bandages opened up.

Right.

I was running around while being injured. I'm such a fucking genius. I deserve a gold star or something. Suddenly the door opened.

I glared at whoever entered.

It was Shuichi. Joy... He was holding fresh bandages in his hand.

"I see you got up, huh?" He walked over to me and noticed my wound opening up. He smirked. "So you were desperate enough to search the whole room for escape? With a wound? Very smart." He concluded. What a detective.

I glared at him. "Burn in hell." I said, gritting my teeth. Shuichi narrowed his eyes. "Harsh. Maybe I shouldn't bandage you back up~" He said, grinning.

".......Great. I'll die faster." I said. He scoffed. "We both know how much you want to survive. There's no point in lying." He said, getting closer to me.

"Stay still." He ordered as he sat next me. He began patching me up. "What's the point of keeping me alive?"I ask. Maybe I can milk info out of him. Perhaps I could figure out what they plan to do to me....

He smirked. After he done refreshing the bandages, he picked me up and threw me on the bed. I screamed in pain as the side of my body burned with such rough treatment. Looking at his face, I flinched. He had a sinister smile.

"What's the point of me answering your questions?" He mused. He climbed on top of me on the bed, pinning me down. "However, I'll enlighten you~"

My eyes widened, as I struggled to get him off me. He had had my wrist in a tight hold, I lost the fight immediately. He brought his lips closer to my ear. "Has it ever occurred to you that we're keeping you? Just for fun and despair of course~"

I bit my lip. "Why me?" I asked.

"Out of everyone there, you were the only one interesting." Shuichi said, lifting his face in order for our eyes to meet. Unlike his normal amber eyes, now his eyes have a dangerous glint to them. I had a urge to run because this person, killer, wasn't the Shuichi I knew. I gave him a blank stare. "You...of all people, had to be one of them.... And you killed all our classmates because they weren't interesting?!" I screamed at him.

He chuckled.

"You sound like you trusted me a lot, didn't you?" He asked. I loved you, not only trusted you. Heh. But its loved not love. My feelings towards him now, we're nothing but hatred.

I began shaking. I'm scared. I want to leave. I don't want this to happen....

"......Why are you all doing this? For fun?" I questioned, my voice cracking. He tightened his grasp around my wrists, earring cry of pain from me.

"Well yes, for fun I mean.....but more importantly....For despair." He said, clearly amused by my pain. His tone of voice was a lot lower and...scarier. It didn't feel right when you realize it was Shuichi talking.

Despair? What? That...doesn't make sense.... Why would you want...? I've decided not to question their motives anymore. These people were just batshit crazy. I hated the word despair.

He smirked as he looked at my face. He probably noticed my confusion and terror. Getting off of me, he gave me a sly grin. "Well, anyways, you're just gonna have to stay interesting for us~" He paused, just to make the silence feel more tense. "Because if you don't, Kaede might stab you again. This time, somewhere fatal."

I got up and gave him a look of disgust. "I'd prefer a fatal blow, next time." I retorted. He scoffed. "Hm? And didn't you want to survive?" He asked.

Surviving this. Do I want to survive? This whole conversation made me actually consider suicide. Then I came to the conclusion. Shaking my head, I say, "No. I'm gonna survive. And then I'm gonna make sure you guys rot in hell."

He smirked. "We'll see about that." Shuichi got off my bed and gave me one last look. A look of pity. "You know, Kokichi.... You could join us. What's the point of this hopeless world? Why not bring it to despair? As long as you don't yearn for hope, you can't fall victim to despair...."

I glared at him, meeting his eyes. "Your little despair group over there, killed people. You guys are insane and you hide behind the excuse of despair." I paused letting out a bitter laugh. "Nishishi~ But to be honest, we're all not that different, are we? I hide behind lies to do terrible things....Guess we both deserve to rot in hell."

He chuckled. "Well...at least you made peace with that fact."

I sighed, with sadness. "How long are you going to trap me here? Where the hell are we, anyways?" I ask, trying to keep calm.

Shuichi saw past my mask. "Ah...you're really scared now. I suppose that's normal." He smiled. A twisted smile, not far off from Kaede's. "We're going to keep you as long as we want~ And for where we are.....Let's not speak of that, ok?" His voice drifted off.

I closed my eyes tightly. Be logical Kokichi. Don't let them get to you. No matter how hopeless this situation, you got to survive. For your dead classmates. The ones you couldn't protect.

Suddenly, the door opened. Shuichi raised his head up and I just gave a blank look. Kiibo. "Shuichi, what the hell are doing here?" He said, crossing his arms.

"Sorry, Sorry~ I just got carried away, don't mind me!" He said, in a disgustingly sweet tone. What kind of mood shifts do these people have?

Kiibo rolled his eyes. He looked at me closely, a smirk tugged his lips. "He looks terrified. Can't say you did a bad job." He said. I wanted to vomit. Kiibo....was one of the people I considered a friend. And now this happens.

"Now, let me ask you the question. Why are you here?" Shuichi asked. Kiibo snorted. "Tsumugi needs you. Don't ask, I don't know."

... Why do feel some animosity between the two?

Shuichi sighed. "What does she want now....?" He mumbled, angry. He looked towards me. "Bye, Kokichi~" He said, waving. That bastard. "Fuck you." I spat at him. He giggled, closing the door behind him. Leaving me and Kiibo. Alone.

Kiibo laughed. "So you're still defiant. I can't blame you.... Anyways, listen up. Kaede requested to have dinner with you. Alone."

I looked down. Crap. Ms. Psycho bitch wants to have dinner with me. That doesn't seem fucking fishy at the slightest. I gave a blank look at Kiibo.

"What's the probability of her killing me?" I said, looking at him in the eye. Kiibo scoffed. "She won't....probably. But with slight change of subject....You looked pretty surprised when you saw I was one of them. Care to tell why?"

I glared at him. "It doesn't matter now, does it?" I say, venom in my voice. Kiibo looked up. "Hm. I wonder how long it will take for you to break." He said, thoughtfully. It looked like he was analyzing my chances into falling in despair.

"I won't." I said, clear enough for him to hear me.

He smirked. "A bit hopeful, don't you think? Whatever. I find it ironic that the Ultimate Supreme leader is now a prisoner." He said, slightly monotone.

I was silent. He was right. "Do I go now? What time is it? And how long have you bastards been doing this? Trapping people, I mean." I asked.

"You're supposed to go in ten minutes....It's 7:30." He said, sitting down on my bed. Next to me. I moved away from instinct. "You didn't answer my other question." I said, uncomfortably.

He smirked. "Do you really want to know? You'd probably start getting really scared of us."

I tightened my fists, clenching them. "I'm already terrified, I know you can tell from my stress levels. Answer it." I said, honestly.

Kiibo studied my face. "I suppose you're right. Hmph. You're a lot more honest."

"No thanks to you."

Kiibo laughed. "I... am at fault." He admitted. "For how long.... I was created for one purpose. To bring despair, even though my name means hope. I killed and tortured many with this group. However, we haven't ever kept a person. You're the first. You really did catch our eye."

I narrowed my eyes. "So if I didn't catch your eye, you people would kill me, no, torture me...." I said, in a low tone. I was pissed.

These people were true monsters.

He just nodded at my statement. "Of course.... However, I don't care. I just want to see how this plays out. Will you fall? Or will you still stand as a supreme leader?" He paused, snorting. "Actually....No, you're not even a leader, you're just a small prankster, aren't you?"

I immediately stood up and lunged at him. We both were off the bed. I threw fist at him, he dodged and kicked me down. He picked me up by my collar and whispered in my ear, "Not a good idea. In order to survive, you're gonna have to deal with these comments. If you lose control, they will kill you. It's a game of mental stability."

I stiffened. Is he...giving me advice? Is he trying to help me? Why? No...Just take the advice, Kokichi. He's right... I have to use logic.

Slowly, I nodded. "....Ok." I said, quietly. He smiled and let go of me. With yelp, I fell down to the floor. "Well then, I overstayed my welcome." He said, making his way to the door.

"Honestly, I prefer you over than the rest of them." I mumbled.

He stopped. "Don't get too comfortable with me." He paused, laughing. "Because I'm not going to hesitate....to kill you." He continued, staring at me with cold eyes.

Was...that a lie? I can't even tell. Pfft...Some expert liar I am.

I kept eye level with him. I tried my best to not show fear but instead, hope. Perhaps...he's different from the rest of them?

"Fine then, I should get going, shouldn't I? To see the bitch?" I asked. "Where's the dining room?"

Kiibo opened the door and beckoned me to follow him. I nodded and I followed. He led me out of the room and he closed the door behind me. The halls were huge and empty. Shitty lighting. In all, everything seemed dull. Great.

I wonder... Could this place be... enclosed in a dome just like the academy? If that's the case, there was no chance of escape.

Walking, only with the sound of our footsteps were heard. This only increased my fear. Who knows what Kaede could do... Probably act like a complete psycho and pull out random knives.

In silence, Kiibo led me to the central hall. Now there were multiple doorways. He pointed at the door. A faint piano musical was playing. Guess she's playing the piano....

"That's the dining room." He said, eyeing me carefully. Walking by me, he whispered, "Remember what I said, stay calm. Be careful."

With that he left. Gulping, I opened the door. When I opened it, I see a bunch of Monokumas sitting in tables. There was one grand table. Kaede was playing the piano, giggling to herself. Then, she noticed me, standing. She stopped playing the piano, much to the Monokumas dismay. She sat down at the grand table and smiled at me. One of her more normal smiles.

Huh.

"Upupupu! You're here! And I was getting so bored~ C'mon sit down!" She said, almost to cheerfully. I walked carefully to the table.

"Geez! You took waaaaay too long! And I was feeling so much despair, too! I thought you stood me up for our date!" She said, annoyingly.

"Nishishi~ Well y'know, I would never reject my beloved pianist for a lovely date!" I said, laidback. Hands behind my head. Then I glared at her. "It's a lie. You can go fuck yourself."

She frowned. "Why so much hostility towards me? Ehhh?!" Her face contorted with anger. "Are you getting bored of me?!"

I shook my head rapidly. How bipolar is this bitch? The mood shifted way too quick for comfort. "Sorry, Sorry. It's not like you stabbed me with a knife, god knows how many hours ago." I said.

She laughed. "Well~ You're fine, you came here alive, didn't you?" She said. "Though...you took such a long nap, it was annoying."

...

How is that my fault?

"....Wow, you are definitely a perfectly, normal human being." I said, sarcastically. She twirled her hair. "Awwww~ My cute little Kokichi, called me normal!" Then she slammed her hands on the table, making me flinch. What the fuck? "SO YOU THINK I'M NORMAL?! I'M FAR BETTER THAN NORMAL!" She screamed, pausing to giggle. "It's ok, just call me full of despair. That's the only compliment I'll take~"

"...So, what are you planning for our so called 'date'." I said, ignoring her constant giggling. Her eyes sparkled immediately. "I'm so glad you asked! We're gonna have some fun!" She said, optimistically. Usually, I'd bash her for being so optimistic but this....I want her normal again. The person right in front of me was insane.

"....Explain." That was all I could say. Except...I kinda don't want to know what we're about to do.

"You're gonna watch someone's execution!" She said. My eyes widened. Right....Someone else was alive other than these 5.....

Who was it?

I can't remember.....

Then my face paled. Whoever it was, they're going to die. A horrible death. I glared at Kaede. I stood up, anger clear in my eyes.

"Who's?! And why?!" I screamed at her. She smiled at my expression of horror and anger.

"You really want to know?" She asked. "Just kidding, I'll tell you no matter what, even if it's a spoiler~" She stood up and clapped her hands. The Monokumas went silent.

"The luminary of the Stars! Kaito Momota!" She announced, loudly. Suddenly the whole room cheered. Monokumas clapping for the sudden news. I felt sick. Sure, me and Kaito weren't friends....but, he's going to die. No one should die at the hands of these bastards.

".....Wh...Where is He?" I said, my eyes dulling. A Monokuma came by and gave us food but, I didn't bother to touch it. Kaede took a spoonful of the food and rolled her eyes.

"Getting impatient, Huh? Just watch, you'll love it!" She said, obnoxiously.

Looking at the stage, a tied up Kaito was revealed. They didn't bind his mouth so he was screaming. Shaking. He was resisting with every inch of his strength.

... The scene made me want to run up and help him. I wanted to fight back and run.....but then Kiibo's words came back in my head.

I will die if I do anything.

But...is it worth it to see this?

"Kaito!" I screamed, out of instinct. "Stop! You'll make it worse on yourself!" I yelled, hoping my words would get to him. He didn't stop struggling. Kaede giggled.

"He's beyond help now. He's mindless now. All he wants to do is escape~ Upupupu! How despairing~ A hero who in actuality is a fucking coward! It's hilarious!"

My eyes widened as the execution began.....

Kaito was battered around by Monokumas, hands in chains, as he screamed in pain. After he was beat in a bloody pulp, his face disfigured, they shoved him into a rocket.

It went up.....

And came crashing down.

Just like his own hope....

Kaito Momota was dead. Tears in his eyes as he died. I wanted to vomit, without realizing, tears were in my eyes. He didn't deserve this. That naive idiot didn't deserve this kind of death.

His screams of anguish continued playing in my head....

Kaede laughed hysterically. "That was amazing! Truly a beautiful demise!" Then she noticed my expression. She walked over to me and cupped my cheeks in her hand. "Awwww....Kokichi you're not supposed to break yet...that would be reaaaally boring~" She cooed.

Resisting the urge to kill her, I bit my lip to regain composure.

I can't break. I have to survive. Kaito died and I couldn't help him. The memory was drilled into my brain but.... I will survive. I have to look past this.

My voice felt dry. "......" Silence. I could've screamed at her but what was the point?

"Did you enjoy it?" She said, giggling. I gave her a blank look. "You...disgust me..and that's no lie." I said, as calmly as I could. She grinned.

"Yay! You still have some spice in you!" Then her expression darkened. "Don't worry, once you're full of despair, I'll love you lots and lots!"

I clenched my fists. I had to leave. Sooner or later.

"Eh? You haven't touch your food, Kokichi!" She said, confused.

How can someone eat when they saw that? What is wrong with her?

"........ I'm not hungry." I lied. She smirked, fully obviously knowing it was a lie. "Upupupu~ Y'know, I'm being nice to you....." Then she frowned. She walked over to me, grabbing me by hair. I scream in pain as she moved my head back and forth, violently.

"HOW DARE YOU NOT APPRECIATE THE AMOUNT OF WORK I PUT INTO THIS?!!" She screamed at me, moving back to the table only to throw a teacup at my face. I quickly moved but it hit my shoulder. I yelped with pain.

"I set this all up but look at you.... Such a brat!" Then she smiled, as if she didn't blow up with anger. "Well it doesn't matter~ I still had fun. You can leave now."

I wanted to run out but then she grabbed my shoulder, squeezing it tightly. "Agh!" I screamed in pain.

"Keep it interesting, Kokichi~" She said with a glint her eyes. Then she let me go.....

I ran as fast as I could to the dining room door. Opening it and then closing it behind me. Leaving Kaede...to do whatever.

Where do I go now? What do I do now? I'm scared, tired, and horrified at what I witnessed tonight. Think, Kokichi, just go back to your room. It's a bad idea to explore, who knows what will happen if you do that..... Stay calm....logical. Find a way out using your wits, not instinct....I try reassuring myself. If only it worked.

It didn't.

~o~

I went inside my room, closing the door. I slide down at the front of the doorway. Taking deep breaths, I compose myself.

...

I got up, going to the bed. I plop down on it, lying on my stomach. I wanted hurl. Kaito's expression, tears in his eyes, burned in my head.

Forget. Forget. Forget.

Don't think about that.

It'll only hurt if I do....

Hugging a pillow, I try to think. So far, I've met Shuichi's altered side, Kaede's altered side, and Kiibo's altered side. Shuichi, was crazy but....slightly rational compared to Kaede. That bitch was completely insane.

As for Kiibo... I don't know what to think about him...

What I know for sure is...to not trust anyone here.

*Knock, Knock*

I looked sharply at the door, alarmed. "Who—?!"

Kiibo.

Speak of the fucking devil.

Kiibo walked in quietly, closing the door behind him. "......." Silence ensued between us. Kiibo walked closer to me, looking unsure on how to approach me.

"So, I've seen what had happened. You handled it pretty well." He said, awkwardly. I glared at him.

"You call that surprisingly well?" Then I snorted of contempt. "As expected of you people." I continued, venomously. Kiibo smirked. "I thought you would be happier at the sight of Kaito's death, if I have to be honest." He said, coolly.

I stiffened. "....What kind of person do you think I am, like you guys?" I said, throwing a pillow at him. He caught it, giving me a stern look. "Don't test me." Then he sighed.

He sat down on my bed, next to me. "Shut up and listen to me. You, could've died there if you weren't careful. Instead you escaped with a teacup being thrown at you. Start getting used to this."

"No shit." I said, deadpanned. He slapped me. "I suggest to not talk back, dumbass." He said. I brought my hand to my cheek, with the stinging pain.

...

"Why do you care if I got hurt or not? Didn't you say you wanted to see how this plays out?" I asked. Kiibo froze for a second and then looked away. "It's interesting to see you, desperate. I just wanted to give you...some advice."

I scoffed. "Now that...was a lie."

He punched me in the stomach. Making me cough in pain. "Shut up. Just listen to me, you're going to go through worse. I suggest you mentally prepare yourself for what's to come."

"And physically, apparently." I said, glaring at him. My hands were wrapped around my stomach. He smirked. "Get used to it."

"Burn in hell. Oh wait, no you're a robot. You can't do that." I said, pissed off.

"Hah! Did you expect me to call you out? You're right. I can't Burn in hell. I sent others in hell. That's my purpose." He said.

"Riiight. Innocent people can't go to hell. We both know that you probably killed innocent people. Don't lie."

"I did. And I enjoyed every moment of it." He said, smirking.

I gritted my teeth. Then I calmed myself. Smiling, I pretended to look amazed. "Wooow! Even a dumb robot like Kiiboy can enjoy murder? How surprising!"

Kiibo scoffed. "Drop the act."

I clenched the bed sheets, sitting up. "....If you enjoy murder then why are you giving me advice?" I asked, narrowing my eyes.

Kiibo chuckled. "If I have to be honest, I don't know." He shrugged. "My purpose is to kill and bring despair. But... For some reason I feel opposed to doing that to you."

".....What the hell is that supposed to mean?! Am I a special cookie? You could've saved people but choose to kill them, how am I different?! Is it because I'm a terrible person that probably should have died?!" I screamed at him, with frustration.

He grinned, making me steel my gaze. "Think what you want....For now this is... Interesting. I'm looking forward to see how you take my advice and what you do."

All of them..... I want to see all of them dead. I lowered my face. "Please go away. Why did you even come here?"

He laughed, "Wasn't that my line whenever you bothered me?" Then he crossed his arms, more serious. "....Stay strong." He whispered.

I glance up at him. "What?"

"Nothing. I'll be taking my leave." He said, opening my bedroom door. Then he flashed me my bedroom key. "You're gonna be locked in. Just letting you know."

I snorted. "Great......"

Then he shut the door quietly, click. It was locked.

I couldn't hold it in anymore. I began sobbing.

It's hurts.

I'm scared. I don't want to die but I don't want to stay here either.... I need to escape. For my own life. For my classmates. For hope.

I wipe my tears as I go on my bed. No... I'll stay strong and I'll have hope.

I won't break... I can't break....

Though... Who knows what could happen if you're stuck here...?