The Ultimate Outlaw

The Divide

        Despite having gone through a trial the previous day, Rantaro and Niles had woken up the most refreshed they had since this nightmare started. The two get ready for the day but despite feeling refreshed and well rested, something told the two of them that besides getting yet another floor and more Labs, something else was going to happen. Regardless, the two leave the dormitories and head towards the cafeteria as was the norm these days. As they walked, Niles stood closer to Rantaro, being a bit more protective now that Rantaro was his. Rantaro on the other hand just smiles and shakes his head at this, but allows it and adores it nonetheless.

As Niles and Rantaro neared the cafeteria doors, they paused as they heard a lot of commotion. Readying his bow just in case, Niles leads the way and pushes the door open. As he steps in, Rantaro right behind, Niles is greeted with one of the most chaotic mornings yet. The table setup was completely different - the large table had been split into two and the smaller table that Rantaro, Niles and Kokichi sat at was in the middle. Where the small table was, was one of the larger tables and Kokichi was seated at it. The other table was on the opposite side with Tenko, Himiko, Tsumugi and surprisingly Kaito. Everyone else was standing looking very confused at what was going on.

"Uuuhhhh... What's going on here?" Rantaro asks, speaking up and breaking the very tense silence, causing everyone to look over at him and Niles.

"If I had to wager a guess, something about picking sides..?" Shuichi supplies, looking over at the green haired male.

"Damn right it is Shuichi! This table is for the Anti-Niles Committee! I don't care how helpful he's been in investigations but he's the most suspicious one here!" Tenko says.

"I'm just surprised you allowed Kaito to be at your table considering he is a dude," Kokichi calls out.

"Kaito has proven himself to not be a degenerate male! Unlike you!" Tenko retorts.

"I suppose trying to get everyone to cooperate and work in harmony is off the table then?" Kaede asks.

"Sorry Kaede! But as long as Niles lives, there will be no harmony!" Tenko answers, arms crossed over her chest. Niles couldn't help but snort upon hearing this and decides to refrain from commenting what appeared in his mind.

"And let me guess, the middle table is for those who are neutral?" Rantaro asks.

"That or if one table needs more space," Himiko yawns out.

"Well, clearly Rantaro and I are at the Pro-Niles table with Kokichi," Niles says, going over towards the table that had Kokichi sitting. Rantaro follows suit as well. To no one's surprise, Kirumi and Korekiyo went to the middle table. Shortly after them, Kaede and Shuichi went to the middle table as well, which was not surprising despite Tenko praying that the two would sit at her table. Miu then looks at each table and thinks back on the past week and what had happened in those short days. Deciding that having Niles on her side would be best, the Inventor walks over to the Pro-Niles table. Some were surprised, namely the Anti-Niles table as they expected Miu to go for the neutral table. The last one to decide was now Maki. There was uncertainty in her red eyes at first - to continue her blending in or to properly align herself. After what felt like an eternity, the brunette finally makes her decision and heads over to the Pro-Niles table, deciding that properly aligning herself was the best option in this situation.

"What?! You actually sided with them Maki Roll??" Kaito asks, his eyes widening with surprise.

"Yes. I trust Niles more than I trust anyone else here. He has no reason to actually murder someone given that both trials have had Tenko accuse him simply cause of his Ultimate Talent," Maki answers, narrowing her eyes at Kaito. "Why you would side with someone who clearly has it out for one person simply cause of who he is makes no sense to me."