Hopeful Blacksmith (Danganronpa 1 x OC)

Chapter 40: Wake up, We Got A Murder To Solve!

My mind was fuzzy, but I could feel myself waking up slowly. I tried to open my eyes, but the lights above me hurt like hell. I hissed quietly and screwed my eyes shut again. I was in the nurse's office, by what I could tell. Laying on the uncomfortable bed was not fun. I could hear voices around me, getting louder.

".. ie!"

"She wo... ro"

"...'s waki..."

What are they saying?

I heard myself groan, a little louder this time. The voices became clearer, I could hear Makoto gasp and rush towards me.

"Kuno! You're finally awake!", I heard him say as he wrapped his arms around me. I winced at how loud he was at that moment, but I didn't have the energy to retort. "You were out of it for the entire trial..."

"... Trial? Who... died?"

"Well, technically, none of the students we know.", I heard Byakuya say from the other side of the bed. "We are all safe, however someone is dead..."

"I see...", I muttered. It was confusing, but at least it wasn't one of the students. "But wait... who died then?"

"We don't know, man. The had a mask on and everything! Died anonymous", Hiro huffed.

Did... Did G die...?

"What did the mask look like?", I muttered.

"Well, it had a huge grin on it, and it was black and white, I recall.", Hiro explained.

Well, G where's an animal mask that's one color so... Most likely, not them.

"How are you feeling? We tried waking you up but you were so out of it, nothing could get you to wake up! We were so worried...!", Hina muttered with tears in her eyes. "I... thought we lost you."

"... You could never lose me. As for how I'm feeling... hungry.", I chuckled.

"Mistress, I-I got you a t-ton of fruit from t-t-the kitchen!", Toko stuttered out, showing me a basket full of fresh fruits.

"And I got you some baked goods! I know you need the carbs, Kuno!", Hina brought a box of donuts and other goods. The two girls placed them on either side of me. 

"Thanks everyone, it means a lot that you looked after me while I was down and out.", I grinned.

"Hmph, you sure took your time...", Byakuya huffed. "We need to start investigating once more. Someone recap everything to Kuno so we don't waste time."

"I will.", Kyoko offered, taking a seat next to me. "Everyone, keep investigating. Kuno and I will join you soon."

"Alright... We'll see you guys later!", Makoto nodded, leading everyone out.

"So... what happened?", I asked. Kyoko explained everything to me; the secret 17th student(That wasn't G), the faulty trial, how Makoto almost got executed, Alter Ego saving the day last minute, Kyoko getting her memories back and remembering her father, everything...

"... And that's everything."

"Did G contact you at all?", I whispered. Kyoko pulled out a small note from inside her jacket, handing it to me.

"This was under your bed after you passed out. I kept it hidden until we could both read it.", Kyoko explained as she opened the letter. She began to read it out loud.

Dear Kuno Sawa, Kyoko Kirigiri,

I hope you two are well. Kuno, if you are reading this, I hope your rest was well. Kyoko, thank you for looking after Kuno when I was busy with my research.