The Loveliest of Lies (Oumota)

Beautiful in a different way

"You...you did what?" Kaito exclaimed.

"Confronted Kiibo and told him what Iruma was planning!" Kokichi chirruped.

They were behind the school, near the rock with weird lettering.

Kaito looked around, making sure they were alone, then glared at him. "Kokichi, that was very reckless of you."

"Says the guy who approached Iruma-chan and had a heart-to-heart conversation with her, knowing she was planning a murder." Kokichi jibed.

Kaito bristled. "That was different. I didn't mention my suspicions to her, tip her off that we knew about her plans."

"Kiibo won't tell her about me."

"If he confronts her."

"Oh, he will. I know he will. He's too insecure. And he's very worried about Iruma-chan."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Momota-chan." Kokichi said, giving him a pointed look. "I'm Kokichi Ouma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader. Aside from you, everyone in this school hates me. And it's solely because I want them to."

"Point taken." Kaito said, mollified.

"Never doubt me again." Kokichi demanded.

"I wasn't. I just- "Kaito ran a hand through his hair. "I don't know how to manipulate people like you do."

"Oh, you know how to manipulate people." Kokichi said. "After all, Momota-chan is our beloved leader. We would be lost without him."

Kaito paused for a moment, mulling over his words, then nodded. "Yeah." He admitted sheepishly. "You're right. But you know how to read people. I just...do my best."

"People are easy to read. If you know what to look for. Like...take you for instance." Kokichi said, peering at him.

Kaito raised an eyebrow.

"Momota-chan is such a hothead. You get so passionate and fired up, over the stupidest little things." Kokichi grinned. "I bet I really annoy you."

"You do, but I don't mind." Kaito said quickly. "I'm used to it by now."

"Momota-chan is also very handsome." Kokichi whispered.

Kaito blushed. "Don't start that again Kokichi."

"Very, very, handsome." Kokichi made his voice even more sultry.

"S-stop that." Kaito snapped, going even redder.

"You, see? It's so easy to rile you up."

"Well, stop it."

"I will. I just wanted to demonstrate my skills."

"Yeah, your skills at being an asshole." Kaito mocked him, then grinned. "A clever asshole."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"It wasn't a compliment."

"Course' it was."

"Enough fooling around. Let's continue walking."

"Sure."

They walked around the school until they ended back up at the dorms, lounging around on the grass.

"How did things go with Gonta?" Kokichi said.

"It went well. He showed me a bunch of bugs. It was very enlightening." Kaito joked.

Kokichi made a face.

"Anyways, before meeting with Gonta, I went looking for clues again."

"Lemme guess...you found squat."