The Book of Danganronpa Oneshots

Don't become a stranger

Pekomami because I'm becoming obsessed with it and no one can stop me from writing it

Rantaro POV (first person)

I waved goodbye to Kaede, Shuichi, Miu, and Kokichi as we left the party at Kaito's house, they walked over to their car and I was putting on a scarf.

The weather was cold this time of year and it especially got colder as the sun was setting, Kaede looked at me from the driver seat as I was beginning to walk down the sidewalk.

"Hey Rantaro! You sure you don't want a ride?" She asked, a worried look on her face. I looked to see the car was already cramped as it was, and I would feel bad if I took up too much of their time.

I waved my hand and shook my head, smiling as I answered, "Don't worry, I don't live too far from here, the walk will be good for me."

"Besides, I don't really like cars." I added nervously, Kaede nodded, "Well alright, see you later!" I could see a look of relief in her eyes as she rolled up the window.

I watched as she drove off and I sighed, I thought as I walk. Everyone has stronger bonds and relationships to each other than I do, that's probably because I'm always going somewhere.

I was surprised to hear that Kaito even invited me, of course I went but, I sorta stayed to myself and to be honest I was a little awkward.

We were all former classmates but after we graduated I drifted from them a bit.

I put my hands in my pocket and looked at the ground, 'I guess I can't blame them, I'm the one who wanted to travel the world...I just wish....there was someone to see the world with'

I slumped a little as I walked, feeling down and a bit lonely. I walked until I smelt the sweet smell of hot cocoa and cookies, I looked up to see I was in front of a cafe.

I read the sign that said they were open until 11:30PM, I looked at my watch and it was only 9:46PM. It wouldn't hurt to stay here for a while, at least to warm up a little.

I opened the cafe door and walked in, breathing in the sweet smell and a bell rung as I entered. I walked over to the counter and looked to see what kind of cookies they had.

I ordered a hot cocoa and a few chocolate chip cookies, going to sit at a booth until I saw a woman with grey braided hair wearing a particular necklace that caught my eye.

I immediately grew excited seeing it and walked over to ask the woman about it, tapping her shoulder and was going to ask.

This seemed to have startled her and she grabbed my arm, throwing me over shoulder and onto the hardwood floor.

It took me a moment to process what had happened, the pain in my back being the first indication of it. Upon seeing I wasn't much of a threat, the woman began apologizing and helping me up.

I cracked my back and smiled nervously, "Heheh..guess that's what I get for sneaking up on you, my bad.."

Straightening my back, I rubbed the back of my head, "Oh, where are my manners. My name's Rantaro Amami."

The woman bowed her head, "My name is Peko Pekoyama, I am sorry for..throwing you like that.." I shook my head, "No it's alright, it was my fault for walking up unannounced. But, I actually came here because of that." I pointed to her necklace.

She looked down at it and then back at me, "This? Why?" I perked up, "It's design! It's that of an ancient Roman civilization, here let me show you."

I pulled out my phone and went to my notes on Roman civilization, finding the design it reminded me of. "Here! The Ancient Romans would have unique and particular designs for their jewelry."