Whether We Like It Or Not (Trial)

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     Deadly Life 

    Hinata And Komaeda

   Hinata and Komaeda are among the first to gather in Jabberwock Park to be taken to the trial grounds, with more people arriving every minute.

   The brunet scoots closer to his taller companion, refusing to meet the gaze of anyone around them. Komaeda puts his hand on his back, giving him a quick soothing rub.

   "Do you have any idea who did it?" Hinata whispers.

   Komaeda shakes his head. "I can't say for sure, no."

   "Promise me you didn't do it."

   "I will not."

   Now Hinata meets his gaze. ". . .Pardon?"

   Komaeda smiles slightly. "Well, that would just be no fun."

   ". . ."

   "But I wouldn't worry too much! Because I know you all will be able to figure this case out. One way or another, I think I did!" He grins before strolling away to go examine some flowers.

   Hinata simply gawks after him. ". . .Wait, what?!"

   Koizumi And Pekoyama

   Koizumi presses close to the silver-haired girl's side, staring at her feet.

   "Are you scared?" Pekoyama asks.

   The red-haired girl nods, not looking up.

   "Don't be scared. We will get through this. You did not commit this crime; therefore, there is no reason for you to die. We will find the correct killer. And we will be okay."

   "At least one person is going to die tonight, though," Koizumi whispers, "One of our new friends. . ."

   "A murderer." Pekoyama gently reminds her.

   "It doesn't make me feel better."

   "I'm sorry."

   "Well then, it looks like everyone has finally arrived!" Monokuma appears in the center of the group, "Then I guess it means it's time to head over to the trial grounds! Everyone, please follow me over to Monokuma Rock! Now!"

   The black and white bear proceeds to waddle out of the park, with the group reluctantly following behind.

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   Maizono Sayaka

   "Now then, let's begin with a basic explanation of the trial!" Monokuma begins, "So, your votes will determine the results. If you can figure out 'whodunit,' then only they will receive punishment. But if you pick the wrong one, then I'll punish everyone besides the blackened and the one who deceived everyone else will graduate! Alright then, let's begin!"

   Maizono tightly grips her podium, gritting her teeth.

   "So, uh. . .Where exactly do we start?" Momota asks, scratching the back of his head.

   Akamatsu smiles gently, looking around the trial room and meeting everyone's gaze before speaking. 

   "I think we should start with what we know. After all, it's a better starting point than none, right?" She suggests.

   Kiibo nods. "That's a great idea. Please allow me, Akamatsu-san!"

   She nods for them to go ahead.

   "The victim was Tanaka Gundham. According to the Monokuma File, he was murdered around 1:20 am and was discovered by me approximately ten minutes later. His chest had multiple stab wounds, including a knife still in his chest, and he was found floating in the water by the bridge." They explain. 

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