The Loveliest of Lies (Oumota)

The understatement of the century

"I was planning on giving you the motive tomorrow, but I've changed my mind. Now seems like a much better time." Monokuma declared, putting his paws on his hips.

"Wow. I don't believe you at all!" Kokichi said, smirking vibrantly at the bear

"Of course, you don't! You're such a rascal Ouma! Always getting in the way and messing things up!" Monokuma giggled.

"I'm just enjoying the game Monokuma. So, c'mon, tell us the next motive!"

"Just a moment. This is all too sudden. We- "Kiibo started.

"Shut it, robot." Kokichi snapped.

"I-I just want- "

"It doesn't matter what you want. We're in a killing game. Monokuma isn't finished with us yet. So, deal with it." Kokichi said, giving his voice a hard edge.

He seemed to be only person who actually noticed just how suspicious Kiibo was because of his robotic nature.

Who was the other robot in the killing game...oh right, their captor, Monokuma.

All of his classmates had seemingly accepted Kiibo with open arms, without suspecting him of anything.

It made Kokichi resent them. And sometimes, some of that resentment came bubbling up. He couldn't help it.

"Who knows, maybe you'll be killed next. Cos' you're one of the most stupid and naïve people here." He continued.

Kiibo flinched.

Both Himiko and Miu glared angrily at Kokichi.

Kokichi braced himself, expecting one of them, or both of them, to start screaming at him.

Surprisingly enough, it was Tenko of all people who stepped forward and came to Kiibo's defence.

"You're making Yumeno-san upset. Kiibo is our...friend. Don't you dare hurt him!"

"Kiibo isn't human. His personality is fake. So, there's nothing to "hurt"." Kokichi explained, rolling his eyes.

"If you don't like him, just stay away from him!" Himiko yelled with surprising vitriol.

"I'm just trying to survive, Yumeno-chan. And I thought you were trying to live for Yonaga-chan's sake. I mean, she practically gave her life for you. Are you really going to throw that away by not playing this game properly?"

"I-I wasn't..." Himiko started shaking, tears spilling from her eyes.