The Loveliest of Lies (Oumota)

If you can't beat them, then join them

Act Two: Far away from here...

Kokichi groaned as his alarm blared. He switched it off and looked at the clock.

It was 7:45AM.

He forced himself out of bed and went into the bathroom to relieve himself.

He'd woken up early so he could sneak around the school while everyone else was still asleep.

Well, except for Maki. But she would be in her lab.

He had a lot to do...like continuing his secret message.

Ever since he'd discovered the rock with "Horse A" written on it, he'd been modifying it after every trial in an effort to mess with the mastermind's plans.

He had a quick shower, brushed his teeth, and then got dressed.

It was 8:10 by the time he was finished. The morning announcement had just gone, so he had plenty of time to explore before anyone else got up. 

Buttoning up his jacket, he quickly ran out of his room, eager to start the day.

Unfortunately, he almost ran straight into Kaito Momota, only avoiding him due to his lightning fast reflexes.

Kokichi scowled at him.

Kaito just grinned vibrantly at him in return.

He must've been waiting for me...but why? Kokichi thought, cocking his head.

He took a deep breath and smirked, putting up his façade.

"Momota-chan, what are you doing here?" He said leisurely, feigning amusement.

"I came to get you! How are you, Kokichi?" Kaito addressed him by his first name.

Kokichi blinked.

Is this a ploy to get under my skin? He thought, suddenly on guard.

"Please leave me alone. I have stuff to do." He said quickly.

"You haven't eaten anything since yesterday morning. I have good intel that you weren't at dinner last night." Kaito observed.

"And? I don't need to eat every day." Kokichi said.

"Yes, you do." Kaito insisted.