Danganronpa: ocem

Chapter 4 Part 9

I walked to Sumana's dorm and knocked on the door. Surprisingly, it wasn't locked and slid open, but I could've sworn I heard someone else's voice.

Ashlyn: Sumana?

I walked into the room and found Sumana on her bed. She saw me and smiled.

Sumana: Hey Ash!

Ashlyn: Hey, what're you doing? You're not tied up anymore-

Sumana: Yea, I used my other hand to undo the knot. It's all good now. 

Ashlyn: Oh uh, you okay?

Sumana: Yea! I'm great. 

Ashlyn: Was there anyone here before me? I'm sure I heard you talking to someone- 

Sumana: No? I think you were hallucinating or something, there's no one here. 

Ashlyn: Oh. Well, get some sleep. You're probably tired. 

Sumana: Yea, thanks for checking up on me.

Ashlyn: No problem, goodnight. Stay safe.

I walked out of Sumana's room and she locked the door behind me. I headed up to my room, looking forward to a good night's sleep.

As soon as I entered and locked the door behind me, I lay on the bed and fell asleep.

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When I opened my eyes, I saw a yellow hallway, the same fluorescent lights on the ceiling. In my ears, a familiar eerie buzz, and my eyes all fuzzy, unable to see in HD quality.

Not this again.

I realised I was sitting on the floor and stood up shakily, walking slowly down the hallway. Junko had once said that three people would come here every night, so who are the other two?

And then, as I approached the first door on my right, I heard voices. 

They were soft and muffled, as if I was hearing them from under the water. I walked to the door and tried to open it, but it was jammed shut. I realised the people on the inside didn't realise I was outside, and they continued to talk. So I leaned in closer to the door to maybe hear the conversation. 

???: And you're sure if we do this, it'll all be okay?

???: Yes! Everything!

???: What if I regret this? What if I don't see them?

???: It'll be fine! You always overthink these things and you're not doing any better now! Just put it-

???: Okay is this good?

???: Yes now hurry I need to-

Suddenly, I felt my foot slip underneath me, and I fell head first into the door, creating a very loud bumping noise. 

???: What was that?

???: It's the third person! Hide!

???: But you said they weren't gonna- Hey!

Ashlyn: Who's in there? Hello?

Having enough, I used my foot to kick open the door. On the floor was a step stool, and as I looked up, Sumana looked down at me, eyes wide, head looped through a hanging noose. 

Sumana: Ashlyn?

Just as I was about to reach out my hand to grab her, I fell down and into the warm jelly I was so familiar with.