Danganronpa R: Beyond Hope and The Shadow of Despair [DISCONTINUED]

A New Hope, A New Despair! (Chapter 1 Daily Life Part 4) (Day 1 FTE 2)

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I wondered around the school for a while until I heard a series of beeps and boops. 

"ALRIGHT!" I heard a voice yell in a nearby room. I looked around and discovered it came from the room called  "THE FACILUTY'S STORE."  I looked inside and found TJ. He turned toward me.

"Oh, hey Mikoto!" He called out to me.

"Hey TJ! What are you doing?"

"Nothing much, just messing with this MonoMono Machine." He pointed to a sort of  black and white gashapon machine.

"The what?"

"Apparently, when you put these coins in, you get a prize. I got a couple of waters, soda, and some sort of cosplay suit from that one show..." Those... do not seem like even prizes.

"Is it fun?"

"It's as fun as gambling!" Isn't gambling illegal?

Should I hang out with TJ?

Yes <-

No

"Is it fine if I join you?"

"Huh? No problem! I'll even split the loot with you!" TJ and I played with the MonoMono machine for a little while. We both got various prized.  Eventually, a blank CD popped out of the machine.

"Ah man, I've been trying to get that for forever now!" TJ sighed, annoyed..

Give TJ a present?

Yes <-

No

"You can have it if you want."

"For real?! You're my hero Mikoto!" That's a total overstatement, TJ. 

"Thanks... While you're still here, can I ask you something, personal?" 

"Oh, do you want some more of my CDs?" 

"That's not it!... But thanks." His face cringed for a moment before turning back to normal. 

"Oh... what is it then?"

"What's up with your name?" 

"My name? Oh well, I'm actually born and sort of raised in America. I'm actually half African American and half Asian." Born in America? I kind of already suspected that but that's not what I meant.

"I mean, if it's not too personal, why do you have two first names?" He broke eye contact with me for a few seconds before looking back at me.

"I'll tell you, but please keep it between the three of us."

"Three?"

"My cuz already knows..."Daisuke already know what?

"I promise."

"My mom originally moved to America to try and find better life opportunities and forge her own future, but that sort of backfired. She ended up working at a fast food joint and was barely making enough money." 

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"Don't be, its not your fault. Anyways, during that time she luckily had a boyfriend named Jason. He was a janitor. They didn't have much but they had each other. They lived a stable enough life, just barely making it by. The cared about each other. However, one day my mom met a man named Tyson who showed interest for her. He was the CEO of a rather... not exactly large but not exactly small company. Either way, all you need to know that he had money. Eventually, my mom started dating Tyson behind Jason's back."

"Seriously." This sounds like some cheap Soap Orpah, but why am I sort of invested.

"For real... My mom eventually slept with both men and got pregnant with me. Soon enough, both men found out about each other and they both abandoned her. Tyson "found no more use for her" as Jason lost all trust in her. My mom was originally going to abort me but... when she got an ultrasound of me... she couldn't."

"May... may I ask why?"

"She just... couldn't. Anyways, when I was born, My mom tried to get a DNA test, but she couldn't find Tyson or Jason anywhere. Not to mention, but she didn't have enough money for it so she sort of gave up. That's why she gave me that name. Tyson-Jason." I felt my face morph into a frown.

"I..."

"You don't need to say anything. Like I said, it's not your fault. After a few years, my mom moved back to Japan because she couldn't support us anymore and now we live with Daisuke's parents." It sounds like TJ and his mother had a rough time in America. I wish there was something I can do but the past is in the past. There is nothing I can do-

"Mikoto."

"Um yes..."

"You don't have to do anything."

"Huh?"

"I can tell your a bit distressed hearing that but its not your fault. Things just happen sometimes. If you want to help me, keep this between us." Keep this between us?

"Okay, TJ. I promise." I raised my pinkie and brought my hand closer to him.

"Isn't this kind of immature?" Despite saying that, he followed my actions and we pinkie swore. We ended up splitting the prizes, before splitting up. I marched back into my room and began working on a plan. After I while, I heard a noise.

*Ding Dong*

My door bell rang. I opened the door to find Daisuke and TJ.

"Hey Mikoto, are you coming to dinner?" TJ asked.

"Sorry, I'm busy right now." 

"Busy doing... what?"Daisuke questioned.

"Don't tell anyone this but... I'm planning a Dinner Party."

"A Dinner Party really?" 

"Yeah, I want it to be a bit of a surprise for the others." I whispered toward them.

"Oh well, if you're busy... we can bring the food to you. Do you want us to help?" Daisuke followed.

"Thanks and no. I'll plan it myself. Please bring me my food and tell everyone I won't be able to join them right now." 

"Oh... okay." Daisuke replied. After a while, they brought me my food. I thanked them and apologized for the trouble. I spent the a while planning my Dinner Party. 

*DING DONG BING BONG*

Monokuma appears on a near by monitor.

"Mm, ahem, this is a school announcement. It is now 10 p.m. As such, it is officially nighttime. Soon the doors to the dining hall will be locked, and entry at that point is strictly prohibited. Okay then...sweet dreams, everyone! Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite..."It's night time already huh? I finished up my delicious dinner and took a shower. I put on my pajamas and finished the last of Grim Story before finally dozing off. I hope I can keep this up for just a little bit more.