Kirumi: Hoshi-kun, no one has accused you of anything.
[Ryoma takes the candy cigarette out of his mouth and chuckles dryly.]
Ryoma: I'm the last person who would've murdered Saihara.
Kirumi: [She narrows her eyes at him] Can you prove that?
Ryoma: Easily. However, I'd rather not waste everyone's time. [He looks at Kokichi.] Right, Ouma?
Kokichi: I know that you didn't murder Saihara-chan. [He laughs darkly.] But I don't know if I can convince the others, so, you'll have to do it!
[Ryoma sighs.]
Ryoma: Monokuma...can you please play my motive video?
[Monokuma puts a paw to his chin.]
Monokuma: Sure. But are you sure that you want that? You'll be giving away your motive for murder!
Ryoma [Unamused expression] You gave us our motive videos. So, you knew that my video wouldn't have made me murder anyone. In fact, it would've made me into a victim.
Monokuma: [Faking embarrassment] S-so? I like murder. [He perks up] All right everyone! Who wants to see Hoshi's motive video?
[The Kubs cheer.]
[Monokuma presses a button. A TV screen appears above his throne. It flickers to life]
Monokuma (on screen): All right! Back by popular demand, it's time for the motive video! Who is the most important person in *your* life? And now, without further ado...
[The screen changes to an "Under Construction" page. Monokuma pops up. He's wearing a yellow construction hat. He frowns and then bows.]
Monokuma (on screen): This message is for Ryoma Hoshi, the Ultimate Tennis Pro...
Monokuma (on screen): Unfortunately, there is no one in the world who is important to you! I'm so sorry. Really, I am. You have my deepest sympathies.
[The Monokuma on screen raises his head.]
Monokuma (on screen): Sorry, sorry, sorry!
[The screen shuts off and disappears into the ceiling.]
[The room briefly descends into an uncomfortable silence.]
Tsumugi: [Apologetically] H-hoshi-kun, th-that's horrible.
Korekiyo: You had a motive to die, rather than a motive to live.
Kaito: [He sighs tiredly] There's no way you would've murdered Shuichi...
Ryoma: [Quietly] I wished I'd died instead of him.
Tenko: That's a horrible thing to say.
Ryoma: Is it? Saihara was far more useful than I am, and he had a lot to live for.
Kaito: [Angrily] Shut up! You don't know what he wanted! He's dead! You're not-
Kokichi: [Mockingly] Momota-chan, take a deep breath. Don't freak out. We need to get through this trial.
Kaito: [Breathing deeply] Y-yeah. Sorry everyone.
[He smiles at Kokichi gratefully.]
[Kokichi ignores him.]
Ryoma: I didn't mean to upset you Momota. You lost a dear friend.
Kaito: I understand. I shouldn't have lashed out at you.
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The Loveliest of Lies (Oumota)
RomanceWhen Shuichi is murdered, Kaito and Kokichi are forced to team up to survive the killing game. As things get more dire, they become closer than ever. -Ingame Oumota, Angst and Romance and Mystery- Warnings: Minor violence (character executions) and...