After the Game / DRV3 (MY AU) / Kokichi POV

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Okay. I'm okay.

No seriously, I am.

... Fine, I'm sorta nervous.

Why exactly am I, the 'Ultimate Supreme Leader,' nervous? Because I just got a fucking envelope from the same dude who 'anonymously' left me a Panta just before yesterday. He's a leader, and so am I! So why am I nervous over a letter?

I should just say that they, the Five Snakes leader, Arahias, are going to meet with me right now at 11:00 PM. In my house! He knows my location. I wonder how, though...

As if on cue, our mentioned -and uninvited- guest had appeared in front of the window and waved at me. It was night and DARK, but I can tell it was the leader by the usual hat and coat. They also wore a mask. It's like a masquerade mask but covered nearly the top part above their mouth. Similar to what a member -in my nonexistent group, DICE- have.

I was hesitant to open the door for them. They waited.

I finally opened the door and they rushed in. "Thanks... it was getting really cold anyways..." They shivered. They wore a damn coat, how do they still get cold??

"Ah! I'm sorry! I forgot to introduce myself!" They bowed down awkwardly. "I'm Sh-uh... Arahias." So he IS the leader of the Five Snakes! Holy... Atua.

"Nishishi! I didn't think you'd bow down to a person like me!" I cooed and they stood straight up again. Leaders like them aren't THAT nice, are they? They're an unusual type.

"I-I don't mind! It's kinda normal for me to do that, it's a habit."

"Bowing down is a habit??"

"... You're Kokichi Ouma."

"I mean, who else?"

"After all that we have both been through, I wanted to say I'm sorry... for saying those harsh words to you... I... was pissed."

"What words are you talking about? You've lost me, nishishi!" Oh, why did I laugh at the end...

"I... I'm not going to say anything else related to that topic. It traumatizes both you and I anyway." Arahias went over to me. "You're wondering who I am, are you?"

"I know who you are!" I exclaimed with a smirk. They opened their mouth a little, surprised. "Really?" They sound skeptical. Whoever this person is, they know me so well!

"You're Arahias, the leader of the Five Snakes!" I grinned. I mean, it's obvious what they're trying to say! I don't need people to tell me I'm dumb as fuck! They didn't specify, but I played dumb.

"Yes, I am. I did introduce myself to you, and it says so in the envelope. But... I'm asking about my identity. And my subordinates." They leaned forwards a little. "I never knew your hair changes color. It was originally dark purple, wasn't it?"

"Are you a stalker? You seem to know me so well!"

"Erhm..." They trailed off. Seems like I hit a nerve or something.

"Are you??"

"No. I just seem to know you in a certain place and... we've had gone pretty close... until you died." They admitted. They realized what they said and made a choking sound. "N-not literally but we used to uh... play games together?"

That was a lame excuse... although it would've made sense if anyone had forgotten their memories. Like me. Which, I did, but not much.

It was silent before they backed away. "S-sorry for invading your personal space."