『 ♧ Escape Artist ♧ 』『 RANMARU KAGEYAMA × DANGANRONPA V3 』

CHAPTER 2-6: The Second Class Trial.

1ST PERSON POV:

I didn't waste a single second making my way to the fountain as requested. It seems all important things had been found, whether by me or any of the others. When I arrived, I was one of the first to enter. The rest of the students came shortly after, and we all stood in an awkward silence until the large Monokuma statue sank into the floor and opened a path to the elevator, just like how it did a few days ago.

When we entered the elevator, the first thing I caught on was the extra amount of space available inside the metal cage. I snickered internally, realising it was simply because there were 2 fewer students than the last time. Nobody spoke as we descended, and we were quickly brought back to the theatrical class trial room.

"Welcome back! You've hopelessly arrived once again!" Monokuma waved from his expensive seat. I, along with many of the others, chose to ignore Monokuma and the monokub's annoying repulsive antics, standing in front of my podium instead. Immediately, I saw the new portrait to my left. A nice picture of Kaede sloppily crossed out with a large red 'X'. I couldn't help but let out a little smirk,

she knew what she had coming to her.

I stood there and waited as Monokuma gave an unnecessary reiteration of the rules of the class trial. Once he finished, Kokichi cleared his throat and caught everyone's attention.

"Alright, I think we all know who the most suspicious one is! It's -" Kokichi stated, trying to start a conversation.

"Let's combine our powers and work together, everyone!!" Tenko yelled out abruptly, causing Kokichi's face to scrunch up as he looked to her annoyed.

"Uhm... the person who's most suspicious i- "

"Now, lend me your energy, everyone! So we can catch the culprit!!"

"Because the murder happened at the magic show... the culprit can only b-"

"HAIIIYYAAAAAAHHH!!! I'm in top form today!!"

"Uhm, Tenko. WHY are you interrupting me? We can't have a good trial if you talk over me." Kokichi snapped, turning to the woman next to him.

"Huh? I'm not interrupting you." Tenko excused. "Besides, whatever you have to say is probably worthless anyway, cuz all males wanna talk about is S-E- "

"Himiko is probably the culprit." I interrupt their petty argument.

Himiko let out a surprised noise, even though she would have to actually be completely brainless to not realise that. Meanwhile, Tenko gasps and glares at me angrily.

"Wh- what!?! How dare you, Ranmaru!! How could you accuse her of wrongdoing, especially after all you did la-"

"Indeed, Himiko is VERY suspicious!" Angie continued from my claim. Tenko let out an even bigger gasp, now turning to Angie.

"Y- you too, Angie!? Aren't you her friend!?" Tenko retorted desperately.

"But she IS suspicious, Tenko. You just don't want to admit it." I quickly added.

"Indeed! Besides, I am just relaying the messages of Atua thoughts!" Angie replied happily. I know she's like the other Ranmaru's friend, but god fucking damn is she weird.

"But it does point to Himiko being the most suspicious... Ryoma did die during the magic show." Kirumi continued.

"His body appearing in the water tank leass one to think the escape trick played a part, no?" Korekiyo suggested to the group. "It's only natural to suspect Himiko. She was the one performing the trick."

As the others continued accusing Himiko and siding by the theory, my brain must have been having a laugh attack. It's all so funny how they naturally suspect her just because of where he was found. It may be simply because I know the true culprit or that im simply naturally smarter, but you could be able to figure out Ryoma's lab was involved due to the matching scuff marks on the prison sink and Ryoma's handcuffs. Although, I'm the one stupid enough to believe these morons are actually capable of functioning.