Hope is the new Despair ~ Danganronpa Roleplay

Chapter 22 - Teamwork?

Another day, another floor open. Doesn't that sound fun?

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Jay was still locked in their room. And... Then came a knock.

"Yes?" Jay called.

There was some shuffling noises as Jay shoved some drawings under their bed.

"Hey, uh, it's me again." Daiko called back to them.

"Come in." Jay told him.

Daiko pushed open the door but lingered in the doorway. He... Didn't want to come in.

"Hi." Jay sat on their bed, a few papers sticking out from underneath.

"I know it's a dumb question but... Would you like to walk with me to breakfast." He asked slowly.

Jay shrugged,"Sure."

"Thanks." Daiko smiled softly, holding open the door for them.

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"Good morning.." Daiko tried to be cheery, looking around at the other three who were scattered around the dining hall.

"Good morning." Jay yawned, blinking.

"Ah, good morning to you both." Jeff nodded, sipping his coffee.

"Morning." Jay responded.

Jeff smiled as Akira grabbed onto their arm. Stevie was also there, cutting some fruit. Jay sat down, pulled out their pocket notebook and started drawing. Everything was silent in the dining hall until...

"Good morning tae ye all!" Scott entered the room.

"Here comes the neighborhood ginger." Jay sighed.

"Any minute noo and that bastard of a headmaster will be here." Scott sat down.

"Mhm." Jay nodded.

"I heard my name?" Monokuma appeared.

"And there goes the crackhead that I see each morning." Jay said conversationally.

Monokuma rolled his eyes,"Ignoring you, the fourth floor is now... Open!"

"Yay." Stevie let out an unimpressed cheer.

"Great." Jay spoke flatly.

"Don't sound so disappointed, it's great!" Monokuma grinned.

"Listen, bitch. My animals kept me up all night, I haven't had my coffee yet and I'm hungry. I have a right to sound disappointed." Jay pointed.

"Then get some coffee, grab a snack and get moving." Monokuma shrugged.

"I think I'll stay in my room, thanks." Jay shook their head.

"Aw, come on. It would help to get to know what's upstairs." Daiko told them.

Jay sighed,"I'm tired."

"I'll carry you." He stated.

"No offense, mate but I think you'll drop 'em." Scott chuckled.

"I have to side with the annoying guy on this one." Jay said,"I'm a fucking stick but I'm heavier than I look."

"Annoying?" Scott blinked.

"Sorry, you're not annoying. You're your own special snowflake." Jay spoke flatly.

"That's better." Scott pointed.

Jay snorted.

"What's so funny?" Scott looked around as Stevie slid a cup of coffee in front of Jay.