"Every living person is bound to have
embarrassing memories and things that
they want to keep secret."

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Nobody was very nice to sakura... I felt a little bad... Maybe I could have prevented her secret from ever coming out. Yet again, sooner or later everyones secret is going to be exposed some way or another.

We waited a few days to return to Alter Ego, in the meantime we explored all of the rooms and the entire fourth floor. Monokuma surprisingly did not force us to kill anyone immediately. He allowed us to take our time for the first time.

I had all my eyes on Sakura and always made sure the nurse room was locked and I was really the only one in the room. I moved the poison away from the room, in fact I hid it somewhere in the room where nobody will ever find it.

The room was actually where I could spend most of my time. There was so much for me to do in there, I managed to create new remedies and healing items. I stocked up on things there. Chihiro and Mondo often visited me in the clicinc just to hang out.

We had another meeting in the washroom, everyone was gathered around kyoko with the laptop. Chihiro was pointing at things with his finger. I was surprised Mukuro hadn't taken the laptop away, or even Junko.

"What are you doing?" Mukuro asked.

"Oh, nothing. I was just wondering if we might be able to get this laptop online. Then we could call for help from the outside..." Kyoko answered, a bit frustrated.

"And I'm helping!"

Mondo argued, "But this is just a dressing room. I don't think you can get online from here..."

"W-Well if we take it out of here... and find somewhere that d-does have online access!" Toko clung onto her braids.

"That's way too dangerous! The mastermind would find out in no time!" Mukuro sighed.

"Oh, yeah...true."

Wait.... That was--actually smart of Mukuro. Why did she disagree with Tokos idea? Doesn't she want Junko to find out about Alter ego?--she is working with Junko?....isn't she?

"This is no time for taking needless risks. For now, I'll monitor the progress of the file analysis. I'm confident we'll uncover some kind of clue once it's finished." Byakuya brought the attention back onto the computer. I think this is the first time he's met with the computer and is a little confused.

"This feels like a detour more than anything else, but...I suppose it can't be helped."

"Well, for now all we can do is wait for Alter Ego to finish his work." Sakura sighed. "So, should we get going?"

"Indeed."

Everyone slowly trailed out of the room, I expected someone to hold onto my hand. I looked back to Kyoko, Chihiro and... a pale Makoto? He looked as if he was going to pass out. "Chihiro? Are you coming with me?"

"I-I... I want to help out Kyoko a little! You can stay with us if you want!" He clasped his hands in a begging gesture.

"Nah, it's fine!" I gave the trio a quick thumbs up, "Makoto is it okay if I get you something? You look a little pale."

"Y-Yeah... Do you have something to make me forget anything?"

"That's..oddly specific? How about sleeping pills?"

"...yeah I could use that." He flashed me a tired smile.

"I'll catch up with you later? Okay? I'll see you all tomorrow, I promise I'll give you the sleeping pills before you head to bed!" I quickly rushed out of the room, a chain of 'goodbyes' chanted after me.

I have a bad habit of running into people--i crashed straight into a chest and i barreled backwards. I did a somersault before landing straight on my ass. I gave up and laid on the floor.

"Are.. you okay?" I looked up to be met with Sakura. "You're... not afraid of me, right?"

"I've never been better, besides I have no reason to be scared of you. We're friends--aren't we?" I extended my hand, expecting her to help me up. Instead she went behind me and lifted me up from my torso. Shaking me a little before turning me to face her. "Any reason for you doing this?"

"No reason... I just find it funny how short you are compared to me." This isn't fair, my feet were brushing against the floor. She sighed as she looked me up and down. "You never found time to train with me..."

She allowed my feet to finally hit the ground and I sighed as my body popped a little. "I'm sorry! I've had a lot on my mind!"

"I suppose it's not your fault... you hung out so much with Chihiro while i spent most of my time with Aoi..." She crossed her arms, a light smile danced upon her lips.

"How about we hang out a little? We don't have much time, we can hang out for like thirty minutes."

"Do you have somewhere to be?"

"I have to stop by the infirmary to give Makoto some sleeping pills."

We walked down the hallway together, no conversation was made between us. I opted to hum a small tune. I enjoyed the silence we had together. I opened the door for her and bowed a little. She grinned at my little act of chivalry.

"How... long is this going to take?" She asked.

"Hmm.. shouldnt be too long..."

I moved fast, first walking to the cabinet of student files. It had everyone's medical record. People from this game and those from V2. Wouldn't it be funny if I got transported to that game as well?... Nah, that's impossible. "You are not comfortable with me... are you?"

"What do you mean?" I jumped a little, I forgot she was with me.

"With... Chihro you're so chatty.."

"I'm sorry! I don't really know what to talk about in all honesty. I was trying to work fast so we could have time to hang out."

"...Forgive me, I'll accompany you in silence..."

"No no! I'm sorry! Was there something you wanted to talk about?"

She paused for a while, sighing as she continued. "I guess.. I'll share a secret. It's a way for you to start trusting me? No? I suppose I can share the story of a man who is stronger than even me."

"A man stronger than you?" I asked, pulling out Makoto's file. I scanned through it, "are you sure you want to share that with me?"

"I trust that you won't go out and expose my secret.... Something deep within told me... I've never told anyone about this before--but i think i can tell you. The truth is... I have a lifelong rival. He only fights in underground tournaments, which is why nobody knows about him. He is truly the strongest man on the planet. I've faced him battle after battle... I've lost every time."

"You trained underground?"

"Yes, I would like to show it to you one day. I think it's something you might enjoy."

"Fuck yeah, but a country bitch in a ring. I think I'll win." she chucked a little at my joke.

"These days, fighting has become its own science, in a way. People studied it, it evolved, and eventually it was established as a formal sport. The idea of being invincible disappeared. Whoever develops the next great technique becomes the best. But even in this modern era, he never used that kind of scientific approach... His only teacher...is real combat. He laughs in the face of combat sports. No one can come close to him... Martial arts relies on a certain amount of luck. A lucky punch, a missed step, can decide who wins. But none of that matters to him. He never loses. There's no strategy that can beat him. Many have studied him. All have lost."

"... have you guys drug tested this guy? There's no way he's that strong." I placed the file on the desk. I pulled out my chair and did a little spin before opening up the cabinets. "Oh! You can pull up a chair! Or you can sit on the bed... you don't have to stand all this time."

"I... prefer to stand. Thank you for the offer. His name is Kenshiro. As he described it to me, he inherited what he called the ancient assassination art..And the story doesn't end there...Will you hear what I have to say, and not laugh?"

She was making me nervous, she was walking back and forth. Is she looking for something? "Of course... Are you sure you don't want to sit down?"

"My lifelong rival. And...My... My first love."

"Oh! Oh! I didn't expect that!" I gasped, she ignored my question.

"Did you just laugh?!"

"Only because that's adorable! Is this an enemy to love?"

"It is not cute! What is an enemy to love?!"

"N-Nevermind... continue your story!"

"I'm... feeling a little ashamed."

I pulled out some bottles and chemicals, "There's no reason to be ashamed of a small crush!"

"I just...didn't want to be laughed at. Can you imagine? A girl like me, using the word love? And being shy about saying it is even more girly, right? I creep myself out, to be honest..." she moved over to where i hid the potions, my blood stopped for a bit.

"Who cares? If that's how you feel then that's how you feel!"

"But my goal is to become the strongest warrior on the planet."

"Even the strongest of warriors have feelings." I let out a breath I didn't even know I had as she moved away from the potions and to the closet in the back. She clenched her fists. "Is... everything okay? Did I say something wrong?"

I wheeled my chair to a machine. Following the recipe, I recreated the pill in a mold. Now I just need to let it compress, cool off and give it to Makoto.

"Y-Yes, I just... You made me remember something. Kenshiro once said something very similar... I'd forgotten about that... But there's no point in recalling his words now. I really am a girl... Still dragging his words with me like a chain around my neck...he's fighting."

"fighting?"

"An illness..."

I put my hands over my mouth, "Oh my god--! I hope he gets better..."

"When they found out, they said he only had six months to live. But six months has come and gone, and he's still fighting... That's just how he is. He would never let a disease beat him. He has to get better... He's the strongest human alive. I admit that - no, I believe that." She opened the closet door. Shuffling it around, when she didn't find anything she closed the door. "I visited him once. He'd lost so much weight. He looked like an entirely different person. But do you know what he said? He told me that now I was the strongest human alive. That I had taken his title. He said he'll return someday to get the title back. He said I'd better not let anyone else take it. He didn't need to say that last part. I'll never give up that title, not until he gets better. And when that day comes... I will defeat Kenshiro and earn that title for real. And that's why I have to get stronger..."

"That's... horrible... I'm so sorry.."

"That's my biggest reason for becoming the strongest human alive. I'm sorry for wasting your time with such a long winded story.--"

"Oh no! Don't apologize! I really appreciate that you told me something so... secretive."

She sighed, grabbing a bottle that was empty. "I'm...not even sure why I told you. I think that somehow...you remind me of him."

"Do I know?" Why did she pick up the bottle?

"Well, in certain ways. Your build is obviously different, but you both have a strong core."

We flashed eachother a bright smile, "Oh! I've never gotten that before! Thank you! I'm almost done with this, I'll take it out of the freezer now."

"I think... that's why I don't want to see you get hurt." She sighed.

"What do you mean--oh my god!"

The last thing I saw was Sakura holding the bottle above my head. She crashed it down on my head. I stumbled backwards and pulled the sheet of paper off of my desk. All of the instructions and files fell off the desk and onto the ground.

I lifted a hand up to Sakura, trying to get her to back up. I was losing my consciousness and fast. My head was spinning. She threw the glass bottle in the trash can before bending down in front of me.

"W-Wh..why?" I cracked out.

She lifted me off the ground, I was so close to losing it. She sighed, "I couldn't have you messing with my plans...forgive me. I hope to see you in the afterlife."

"W-Wa..please.. hea.."

I couldn't finish my sentence...

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Dangan-Trust Stats

Makoto Naegi — (trust)

Kyoko Kirigiri — (???)

Byakuya Togami — (Slightly Less Tense)

'Junko Enoshima' — (Neutral)

Kiyotaka Ishimaru — (warm)

Leon Kuwata — (Deceased)

Mondo Owada — (friendly)

Chihiro Fujisaki — (trust)

Aoi Asahina — (Neutral)

Sakura Ogami - (Trust)
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Sakura Ogami - (Backstabber...)

Hifumi Yamada - (Deceased)

Toko Fukawa - (????)

Yasuhiro Hagakure - (Neutral)

Sayaka Maizono - (Deceased)

Celestia Ludenberg - (Neutral)

Achievements:
Petting Zoo
Friendship is magic
Boom Baby
Cooking mama
Are Ya Making Friends Son?
THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTING
Parent Trap
Ace Attorney
Minecraft sparkle
Bounded together?
Fortune Teller
Cyberchase
Angsty teen

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Ah...ah ha ha! LUT THE PITCH FORKS DOWN PLEASE

I'm guessing that none of you guys really liked the twist, huh? This was a really long chapter to be honest. What do you think is going to happen?