Danganronpa: Digital Daze

Chapter 28: Meeting of the Minds

After breakfast, I had only one goal in mind: Try to get a new plan out of here. I knew Kenchikka had her theory, and Kaito had another. I wasn't about to bother Celeste about her thoughts, but I wanted one more person in the meeting before we held it. I thought to myself.

Makoto? He always seemed reasonable.

Mukuro? I seemed to remember her mentioning a hidden passage to the basement.

Chihiro? Maybe his computer skills could help us out.

In the end, I decided Mukuro would be the best option, since there might be a chance of discovering something in the basement.

I messaged Mukuro, Kenchikka, and Kaito separately.

Bera Haikiko: Hey, I'd like to set up a meeting with Kenchikka, Kaito, and Mukuro in the Courtyard. Since you are one of those three, would you be interested?

I then awaited their answers, hoping they would be willing to meet up.

Kaito Momota: Well, now we're all cooperating again? It's our only chance to survive! I've been saying this all along!

 I got Kaito's response first, followed by Kenchikka's.

Kenchikka Kowareta: Sure, why not. Brainstorming always fun.

Finally, Mukuro responded.

Mukuro Ikusaba: I don't really work well with others, but I'll do my best.

Happy, I awaited their arrival in the Courtyard, at one of the square tables that seated four.

Kenchikka arrived first, followed closely by Kaito. They were already chit-chatting amongst each other, though I couldn't make out what they were talking about.

Shortly after they sat down, Mukuro appeared, eyeing us warily as she approached. She took the final seat.

"Ok, so what are we all doing here?" Mukuro bluntly asked.

"Ask Bera. His idea," Kenchikka replied, staring at me.

I thought for a moment. "Well, I was wondering if any of you have any ideas on how to get out of here, now that we've been here a while."

Mukuro spoke up. "Well, I found a way into the basement via a trapdoor near the stairs on the First Floor. Found some paperwork mentioning the sale of this building and property."

Kaito glanced over. "Really! Does it mention who owns it now, or where they are?"

Mukuro shakes her head. "A lot of the names are redacted, unfortunately."

Kenchikka sighs. "Unfortunate."

Mukuro continued. "Also, the secret entrance to the basement was sealed by Monorakun last night. I can't get in anymore."

Kenchikka shook her head. "Asshole Raccoon, no doubt."

Kaito agreed, figuring no one else would have done it.

Ok, so the idea of sneaking out through the basement was now off the table.

"Hey! What about the entrance! Any way to get that door open?" Kaito suggested.

Mukuro shook her head. "Electromagnetic locks. They're not gonna open."

"Damn," Kaito mutters. "So much for that, too."

Kenchikka spoke up next. "Skylight no good, either. Can see out, but Asshole Raccoon says no one sees in. Had idea for distress beacon, maybe airplane, helicopter flies over, sees it, calls for help."