The Loveliest of Lies (Oumota)

In cold blood

"It is my pleasure to present...The Monokuma File!" Monokuma sneered, throwing the file at them.

Surprised, Kaito lurched forward, barely catching it in time.

"I'll give the other one to you when you investigate Gonta's body. I don't want to overwhelm you with too much information."

"Meaning you don't want us to have all the answers at once. No matter. It's obvious who the culprit is." Kokichi said brazenly.

"I love your excitement, Ouma. Let's hope you're not disappointed with the trial!" Monokuma laughed.

"Nothing can disappoint me. But as for the others..." Kokichi shrugged.

"Heh. I'm sure that whatever happens, the ensuing despair will be quite delicious."

"Yeah. It will be."

Monokuma looked around the room. "Wellll, if the rest of you have nothing to say, I guess I'll be on my way. Good bye...and good luck!"

He disappeared into the floor.

Miu immediately rushed towards Kaito.

"Right. Read out the file and we can start investigating." She requested.

"Iruma, slow down." Kaito said, gripping the file tightly.

"I need to find Kiibo's killer."

"Iruma-chan, I'm not trusting you with any of the evidence. You're a prime suspect." Kokichi cut in.

Miu flinched. "I thought you- and Kaito- "

"Neither of us suspect you. But everyone else does." Kaito said, grinning and showing his teeth. "Trust me, things will proceed more smoothly if you're not involved."

Miu tightened her jaw, then nodded briskly and strode away to the other side of the room.

"Right. Now we can get started." Kokichi announced. "If any of you want to say something, say it now. Otherwise, Momota-chan and I will be completely controlling this investigation."

"I don't think we should all be in the same room." Ryoma suggested.

"Good idea. We should separate into two groups, so the blackened isn't alone with any of the evidence." Kaito said.

"Yeah. There are two crime scenes; one group can investigate here, while the other can go to Shinguuji-chan's lab. Momota-chan and I will investigate some other places. Alone." Kokichi instructed.

"Kukuku. I'll play devil's advocate. What if one of you, or both of you, are the blackened? And you're just investigating in an effort to cover your tracks?" Korekiyo said.

"Shinguuji-chan, that's a very stupid idea. But I see your point. To allay your doubts, someone should come with us. Keep an eye on us while we investigate." Kokichi said, chuckling.

Miu opened her mouth.

"Not you." He added curtly.

Miu bristled and looked away.

"I'll do it." Ryoma offered.

"Thank you, Hoshi. It'll be good to have an extra pair of eyes with us." Kaito said.

"So, who is going where?" Tsumugi mumbled.

"I don't want to be in the same room as Gonta's body." Himiko said, shaking her head. "Or Kiibo's...but if I have to choose...I'd rather stay here."

"I'll go to Shinguuji's lab. Tojo can come with me." Maki said.

"I'll accompany you. It is my lab after all." Korekiyo insisted.