Starts after chapter 2
Kokichi looked around on guard as he entered the dorms. He double checked that absolutely nobody was around or had seen him.
He quickly walked up to Shuichi's room and slipt inside. he locked the door immediately and surveyed the room. Only one other person was in there.
"Kokichi?"
He stalked around the room, checking in the bathroom and closets.
"I'm the only one in here, I promise."
He looked down at his feet for a second before walking over and sitting on the bed beside him. He shifted over and leaned against Shuichi.
(Ah so he's still hesitant.)
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The previous night Kirumi had been executed after being found guilty for killing Ryoma. Kokichi kept a happy face on until he returned to his room that night. Usually when Kokichi was finding the killing game particularly stressful, he turned to the ultimate maid, but without her he spiraled into an uncontrollable despair.
He thought he could trust Shuichi the most after getting closer with him. He also knew that he disliked gossip and likely wouldn't tell anyone. So reluctantly he went to the detectives room, knowing he wasn't fit to be by himself.
Within minutes of entering the room he had a breakdown. Being familiar with the feeling, Shuichi stayed by his side and comforted him. He then promised Kokichi that he could rely on him whenever he needed.
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"Do you want me to hug you? or lay down?"
"just sit here.." Kokichi fiddled slightly and kept his head down, unlike his usual colorful persona.
(this is stupid.. I shouldn't have come here.. What if he uses this against me!? no... Shuichi wouldn't... But what if his kindness is all an act!?)
Shuichi just sat there awkwardly, not sure what he was supposed to do.
"would you like to do somthing? I could get a video player from the AV room."
"uh.. sure!" He popped a smile on his face, acting as if nothing had happened.
(probably somthing light hearted then..)
"how about the grinch?"
"it's not Christmas yet!"
"fine i'll get the thanksgiving grinch" Shuichi chuckled and rolled his eyes. Kokichi smiled but it quickly faltered.
"uhm actually, could you just stay in here.." He once again became quiet.
"oh uh, sure, of course." He sat back down on the bed. Kokichi kept his head turned away but leaned towards him a little.
"Would you like a book? I have some here."
"No, but I dont mind if you read.." Shuichi nodded and picked up a novel from his night stand. He moved back in bed to lean against the headrest while Kokichi crawled up beside him and just sat against his shoulder.
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(i'm getting tired laying here... I should go to bed...) Kokichi blinked sleepily as he relaxed. Shuichi continued reading and showed no signs of being bothered. Infact he looked rather content where he was.
"goodnight Shuichi, im going to get going now.."
"okay then, see you tomorrow!"
Kokichi's arm moved a little as if waving, while he mumbled a little.
what he didn't realize is that when he relaxed the exhaustion of it all finally hit him, before though Kirumi had just carried him to his room and didn't tell him.
(He fell asleep...) Shuichi smiled at him a little and set his book down.
He carefully shifted so Kokichi was lying flat on the bed. He himself had fallen asleep like that while reading before and boy did his neck hurt in the morning.
(It's nice to see such a peacful side of him.. No uncontrollable lying.. no grief..) He stretched his arms and stood up. He checked on him once more before heading into the bathroom to get ready for bed.
When he came back Kokichi was holding a pillow with one arm and had his body sprawled out. Shuichi let out a small groan and grabbed the free pillow. He laid on the ground and used his jacket as a blanket, in time to hear the nighttime announcement go off.
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When he woke up he had an actual blanket on him and Kokichi was gone.
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"Gonta helped make breakfast today!"
"Don't eat what he made Himiko! Eat what I made instead!"
"I don't trust either of you two to cook!" Kokichi stuck out his tongue. He glanced at Shuichi when he entered but didn't say anything.
"Fear not! My next invention will be an amazing cooking machine! That cooks while you sleep!"
"ooh! It would make great breakfast in bed!" Tsumugi wowed.
"I don't mind making the next meal, I actually know a little bit about rice dishes!"
"How can you cook if you've never even eaten before!?"
"How dare you!" Kokichi and Kiibo argued.
"I wonder if Maki has any experience, I'll have to ask her when I see her next!"
"You still want to see her? Isn't it a little dangerous with her talent..?" Tsumugi warned him.
"Nah! In fact! I'll make her my next side kick!"
"Shut up! If anything you're the sidekick, taking credit for whatever pooichi does!"
"Woow! For once the blow up doll has a point!"
"HEEEHHHH!? BLOW UP DOLL!?"
"Watch out Kokichi! One of us is gonna get dirt on you one day! and we'll never let that down!" Kaito roared in his face.
"Dirt? But i'm as shiny as a penny!" He giggled, but Shuichi noticed his hand slightly twitch.
"I don't know, maybe never letting it down is a little harsh.." he spoke up.
"Eh whatever! It'll only be what he's got coming!"
