Thirty painful minutes of working frantically, and we were finally finished. We had finished Keebo's repairs and the antivirus was done.

"Okay, I just need to inject the antivirus, and Keebo should be good as new." Miu said, but I could hear the nervousness in her tone. Despite that, she plugged in a cord to Keebo, and the antivirus was slowly being sent.

Within just a few moments, Miu unplugged the cord, and we waited....

And waited.....

Waited for Keebo to wake up. To move. To speak. To do anything!

However, he didn't react at all for a few seconds. Miu didn't keep her eyes off him, fiddling with her hands. I was biting my thumb nervously.

"Come on Keebo. Come on...."

We both perked up when we heard a groan. Keebo's eyes flickered on, and he slowly opened them. He placed a hand on his head, slowly sitting up.

"Mmm, what happened? Where am I- GAH!" Miu suddenly embraced him in a tight hug, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"You're okay! Thank God you're okay!" Miu said with teary eyes. Keebo looked down at her surprised before he smiled and parted the top of her head.

I let out a sigh of relief, not realizing I was holding my breath.

*    *    *    *

The three of us left the lab, about to head back to the academy.

"Kokichi!" I looked up ahead. The whole class ran towards the three of us, with Gonta leading them.

"Guys?" Gonta skidded to a stop, ceasing the group as well. "Everyone hear Monokuma announcement. We all gather to discover poisoned victim, but draw you three nowhere!" He explained.

"Where were you three?! We've been looking everywhere for you! Were one of you infected with the virus?" Shuichi asked. Miu put on a wide smile.

"Oh, no need to worry about that skanky virus! I, the super genius girl, Miu Iruma, solved that dilenma!" She stated.

"Yes, you see I was the one infected with the virus. But Miu was able to help cure it." Keebo explained.

"And this guy was a big help as well," Miu replied, patting me on the back, "it would've been a helluva lot harder without him."

"No way, I got a compliment from Miu? This is a good day!" I stated. Everyone began to physically relax. "Okay, so then that's over. Thank goodness." Tsumugi stated, placing a hand over her chest as she let out a sigh of relief.  "So, I guess we can go and get some sleep." Rantaro stated. 

"Yeah, good idea, I'm pretty bushed." Kaede admitted with a small giggle. 

"Okay, but you guys go on ahead," I said, looking back at Miu, "I wanted to talk to Miu about something." Miu looked back at me in surprise but nodded. Everyone said their good nights and left to the dormitory, except for Miu and Keebo. The Ultimate Inventor looked at me with a cocked head and placed her hands on her hips.

"So what's up?"

".....look, I guess I should....apologize about earlier today. I shouldn't have embarrassed you like that, especially when I know nothing but the basics of tech. I didn't think I'd hurt you that much. But look, like I said earlier, you are the Ultimate Inventor. Not everyone can say they can make the things you make. It's not something you should give up on just cause someone insults you." I explained. 

"This might sound stupid from me, hypocritical even. But, you can't just give up on what you love cause someone makes fun of you or says you suck. You're Miu Iruma, the super genius girl, right? So, be confident in that. No matter what anyone else says, even me." I said. 

Miu stared at me with wide eyes, apparently caught off guard. Keebo looked at me surprised as well, but then smiled. After a moment of silence, Miu put on a wide smile.

"You....you didn't have to apologize. But, thanks anyways, I guess. And don't worry, I'm not gonna make that same mistake as before. I'm gonna keep inventing till I come up with something that changes the world!" Miu stated, looking up at the sky with determination and clenched fists. 

"And I can't wait to see what you'll come up with!" Keebo stated. Miu looked back at me, head tilted. "By the way, I've been meaning to ask, what happened to your face?" I blinked, but then realized I still had that soreness on my cheek, which I would assume is starting to bruise.

"Oh that. Yeah, I might've pissed off Keebo a bit." I said. Keebo blushed a bright blue.

"I-I did not intend on hitting him. I just felt so upset that he embarrassed you like that...." he admitted. Miu looked at him surprised, before a smile played on her lips.

"You hit him for me?"

"Uh, well I....y-yes." Keebo said, seemingly trying to find the right words to say. Miu giggled before walking over to him and pecking his cheek. Keebo's eyes widened, he blushed an even brighter blue, and steam came out from his ears.

"That's very sweet of you. But, I guess a lot of guys would do something like that for the Miu Iruma." Miu said. Keebo blinked rapidly, sputtering out random nonsense.

"basfafbsfhmdfwkzhdfv...."

"Huh?" Miu said.

"I think you broke him again." I replied. I yawned, stretching my arms out. "Okay, as much fun as this has been, I feel like I'm gonna barf with all the robot love crap, sooooo I'm heading back to my dorm to get some shut eye." I replied. I turned away and began to walk away.

"Night guys." I called.

"Kokichi hold up a sec." I glanced back over my shoulder. Miu put on a small smirk. "I just...well, I do forgive you and that shit about earlier, but I still want some sort of pay back. So, you gotta answer an embarrassing question I've wanting to know for so damn long since I met you! Got it?" I placed a finger on my chin, then shrugged.

"Shoot." Curiosity got the best of me.

"Are you gay?" 

"......goodnight." I said with a flushed face, hurrying to walk away. 

"He didn't deny it! He didn't deny it! I fucking knew it! Hahaha!" Miu shouted to the world, laughing in victory. I was tempted to run back to my room, but just decided to hide my red face behind my scarf. I can't believe she figured that out! How the hell did this happen?! Whatever, not like I can erase her memory....

It felt like forever before I made it to my room, closing the door behind me and sighing. "Man am I tired...." I muttered. I chuckled, feeling oddly happy. I'm glad Miu is back to normal. Now I don't have to worry about her not inventing anymore. 

*    *    *    *

More days passed, and by this point I could draw a whole blue print of the academy if I wanted to. I had collected all the notes I currently need; profiles of the others, the Exisals, the labs and their equpment, and etc. Actually, more accurately, I will have all the info I need. 

I just need to have a look at two labs; Angie's lab and Kiyo's lab.

I looked to the stairs leading to the floor to which both labs were currently being held. Gonta looked at me nervously, trembling slightly. "D-Do we have to go up there? Gonta no like it up there. It's dark, and scary...." he stuttered.

"It'll be fine, nothing can hurt us up there. Know why," I looked at him with an innocent smile, "cause I know I'll have you to protect me, Gonta. After all, you're the strongest and bravest of us all! You'll protect me, won't you?" 

Gonta quickly straightened his posture, putting on a brave expression. "O-Of course! Gonta gentleman! Gentlemen never afraid and protect friends!" he stated.

"Great! Then let's go!" I said, skipping up the stairs. Gonta hurried to catch up with me. We both walked down the hallway, with me holding a candle, which I brought for this pitch black area. The whole time, Gonta stayed behind me, not looking so entirely 'brave'.

"Where we going?" Gonta asked.

"The only places I haven't investigated are Angie's and Kiyo's labs, and I wanted to check them out." I said. "What you find in there?" Gonta asked. 

"That's what we'll find out." I replied. The two of us continued to walk down the hallway, our footsteps creaking below our feet. The musty smell of old wood hung in the air, and I had to narrow my eyes to see anything. Eventually, we came to the golden sliding doors of the Ultimate Artist's lab.

"This Angie's lab?" Gonta asked.

"Yep. This is it." I stated. There was girl's giggling coming from inside, so I assumed Angie had some company. "Gonta think we come back later. Gonta hear girls in the room." Gonta said.

"It's fine, come on." I said, reaching out and grasping the door handle, ready to slide it open. The moment I touched the door, a flash came to my eyes, the flash of a memory. Four wax figures tied upside down on the ceiling, with a girl laying in the middle....

A puddle of blood coming from her neck, a shadow casted over her dead eyes, and her body laid limp on the floor....

The memory made my blood freeze, and I was reminded of the cold, numb feeling in my body when I saw that for the first time. Feeling more panicked, I slid the door open, making a slamming sound. Three girls were in the room....seemingly playing a board game on the ground.

"Hey! Mind your manners, degenerate male! You weren't invited to enter this lab!" Tenko stated. Himiko and Angie puffed up their cheeks, putting on pouting faces. Immediately I was relieved to not see a dead Angie in the middle of the room. I put on a smile, hiding the panic I had just felt. 

"Whoopsies, my bad. I just wanted to look around your lab Angie, since there are so many cool tools in here." I replied. Gonta peeked his head in, putting on a nervous smile. Angie placed her hands together and closed her eyes, humming slightly.

"Hmm, Atua says you may both enter. However, take anything you see out of this room, and you shall feel his wrath." she stated. I rolled my eyes at the Atua statement and entered anyways, with Gonta shyly following me.

"Wanna play with us Gonta? You might like this game." Himiko said. Gonta blinked before looking to me, as if asking for permission.

"I don't care. Go right ahead." I replied. The Ultimate Entomologist put on a wide smile before plopping beside Himiko and Tenko. I didn't pay much attention as I went ahead and looked around the room, keeping count of the tools and supplies.

"Ha! You landed on my property Angie! You owe me $200!" Tenko stated.

"No no, that's incorrect. The great Atua says that is not your property, but rather it is my own!" Angie replied. I raised a brow and glanced back.

"What?! That's not true! I bought this property myself!" Tenko stated. Angie smiled innocently and took the property card. "Well, Atua has created all this property and has given it to me. So, it is mine to have." Angie stated. Tenko growled but remained silent.

"Damn, that has got to be annoying...." I thought, and resumed to my investigation.

"Ooh! Ooh! I wanna buy this property! I have the money!" Himiko stated. "But but, have you earned that property, Himiko?" Angie asked. Himiko tilted her head, giving a confused expression.

"Nyeh?"

"Has Atua granted you permission to claim that property?" Angie asked. 

"Uh, well....no..." Himiko said. "I see, then you must not claim what has not been granted as yours. You would not want to be greedy, would you?" Angie asked. Himiko frowned, looking down sadly. "No...." 

"Hypocritical, seeing that your using your damn 'god' to cheat at Monopoly." I thought in irritation. 

"Oh, Angie land on 'go to jail' place? She go to jail then?" Gonta asked. "That's right. You heard him Angie, its jail time for you!" Tenko stated. "Oh, but Atua says I do not need to go to jail. For I am his most divine servant, so I could not perform any crimes of any sort. Therefore, I cannot go to jail." Angie stated. 

Aaaaand now I'm completely triggered.

"Okay," I said, turning to face the four, "this is getting ridiculous." 

(Sorry for the late update. I'll keep updating more often. Hope you guys like the story so far. I'm really excited for this one)