Danganronpa One-Shots (Requests Closed)

Dismantled (Gonta Gokuhara X Keebo Angst)

I hope you'll enjoy this ForeverStrangeLol. I'll admit angst is probably my weakest genre in terms of experience and skill, but I do hope you'll like it regardless.

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 "Oh, welcome back Keebo. Shopping trip was good?"

Keebo nods softly, setting down the shopping bag on a nearby table in the room. Keebo and Gonta had managed to be paired up as roommates at Hope's Peak for the three years they've attended this school. Given the fact they've roommates for over two years, and will continue to be for the last school year, it's unsurprising that the two have become closer over time.

"Yeah, it was just fine. I got the things you asked for; they're in that bag there." Keebo points out the bag to Gonta, taking his own bag. Keebo's desire to know more about what it means to be human led to him occasionally buying things to help him on the road to discovery. Today's topic was various types of hats people wore.

"Thanks Keebo; you're a great friend."

Keebo nods softly, lost in thought as he analyzed the hats he had purchased. It was so interesting how some hats seemed to have more functionality than others; why would they wear a hat to look good if it was uncomfortable? Doesn't it mess up your hair when you wear it? He has so much to learn...

"Gonta gonna go say hi to outside bugs. Gonta be back later."

Keebo looked up as Gonta left the shared dorm room, closing it with considerable force. It seems he still doesn't understand his own strength at times. Setting down the hats, Keebo took a deep sigh.

Today I could feel someone's gaze following me as I went shopping. It feels like I'm being followed wherever I go. I understand the desire to know someone as incredible as myself; Professor Idabashi even stated I'm his greatest creation. Still, why do I feel at such unease whenever I leave the house?

Keebo was brought out of his thoughts when he heard his phone buzzing. Miu had offered to install a phone feature to him so he could see texts and respond without a physical attachment, but Keebo preferred the physical phone. Using it also allowed him to feel more human.

Gonta share pretty bug with Keebo.

Following the text were various pictures of bugs, the quality inconsistent. Kaede had showed Gonta how to take pictures, but he still hadn't quite gotten the hang of it. He's trying his best though, and that's all that counts. Besides, it's better than when Gonta used to bring bugs inside the dorm room and cause complaints to be issued against them.

Keebo made sure to leave a comment on the pictures before setting his phone down. The stress of being followed was catching up to him, but he had decided against telling Gonta, or anyone else for that matter. He knew Gonta would feel obliged to walk with him everywhere to keep him safe, and he didn't want to burden his friend with that task. Besides, he should be able to take care of himself; it's surely more difficult to kidnap a robot than a human, right?

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Unfortunately for Keebo, those who were after him were prepared to deal with the fact that he was a robot. They were clearly skilled in mechanics and robotics, managing to shut him down before he could send a SOS message out. When he came to, he found his body being dismantled, freaking him out.

"What are you doing? Put me back together this instant!"

Those who were taking him apart seemed to not care what he wanted, instead opting to do tests on his machinery and programming. It was clear by the things they muttered while working that they were jealous of Idabashi's work. Still, without a way to fight back, Keebo feared that this was the end. Would he truly be 'killed' in a sense at this moment?

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As Gonta was walking back from a shopping trip, he noticed an announcement popping up on the magic box propped on the building. It was showcasing some new robotics, similar to Keebo. Gonta struggled to take pictures of it, but figured when Keebo returned back from his errands that he'd love to know more robots were being invented that he could interact and relate with.

When Miu and Shuichi explained that Keebo was in fact missing on the next day of school, Gonta became furious. How dare they take Gonta's precious friend!

"Wait... you don't think Keebo was kidnapped to create those new robots everyone's talking about?" Miu questioned, making the others in the class worried for their robotic classmate.

People kidnapped Keebo... to create fakes?

This concept infuriated Gonta, who left the classroom to search for these criminals. How dare they hurt his friend! A gentleman always stands up for his friends, and so Gonta will do what's necessary to save his friend.

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"I must thank you Gonta; when I saw those robotics broadcasted on the news, I knew instantly that they were remnants of Keebo..." Professor Idabashi stated, looking over the copies that laid in front of him.

Gonta frowned softly, looking over the copies. He had barged in to collect the fakes, not letting any inventions or security prevent him from saving his friend. But now that they were in front of his creator, he became worried for Keebo.

"Keebo will be back to normal, right? Keebo's creator can do that?"

Professor Idabashi frowned softly, his eyes showing immense pain. Even though Gonta was not the best at reading expressions or moods, he could tell that this wasn't a good sign.

"All of Keebo's data and personality have been deleted. Even if I brought back his original form, he'd have none of his memories or personality. I'm truly sorry, Gonta."

It took Gonta a moment to register just what had been told to him. Even if he's brought back, he won't be safe? His friend is gone forever?

"Gonta... Gonta understands... Gonta will leave now..."

Gonta knew getting upset at the professor wouldn't do any good; it wasn't his fault he couldn't bring Keebo back. It was his fault for not taking care of his friend... He failed as a gentleman. If he ever gets to meet the new Keebo, he'll be sure to take care of him no matter what.