C̶r̶o̶s̶s̶e̶d̶ in Love [Oumasai DanganronpaV3 Pregame]

Art and Music Festival 2/2

The participants reared up, ready to put on their best shows for the people watching in the crowd-

Shuichi and Kokichi watched as popular songs were played and some original ones too, as one band came out to play Shuichi recognized one of the guitarists.

"Ah, Rantaro's playing tonight." Shuichi said, more-so thinking out loud.

"Huh? Who's that?" Kokichi scanned the players.

"He's the guy with green hair, all those piercings and the dark shirt? See him?" He pointed.

"Ohh Yep! how do you know him?" Kokichi turned to look at Shuichi slightly

"He's basically my best friend.. He goes to our school too. I'm actually surprised you two haven't met." Shuichi smiled, laughing to himself. How was it that his best friend hadn't even met his crush?

"Um..I think I've seen him on campus. Maybe some day you'll introduce us?" Kokichi put his hands behind his back and looked up at Shuichi.

"Dammit, why does he look so cute? Calm down Shuichi, you can't be this weird around him all the time!" The grey-eyed boy fought with himself.

"Yeah..Maybe I will."

The two looked ahead, supporting the bands and listening to all of the chords. Shuichi couldn't help but glance at Kokichi however- His outfit..His hair.. His eyes reflected all of the lasers and smoke from the stage- They were mesmerizing.

Kokichi wasn't cheering or making too much noise but he was visibly happy listening to the music, Shuichi was just simply happy to be there with him.

Before the two of them knew it, it was time to go home. It was pretty late, around 7PM, and the two of them stood to the side as the crowd dissipated.

"Thank you... For inviting me, and well- for this too.." Kokichi tightened his grip on the straps of the Monokuma plushie bag that he put on in place of his crossbody bag.

"I wouldn't have had it any other way."

Shuichi wore his signature smirk, with a tad bit of blush this time.

He leaned on the fence they were standing next to, putting his arm behind Kokichi. He wished he could hug the other-
Today was.. Amazing. He really couldn't imagine such a perfect day with anyone else.

"I really hope he can't see my face.." Shuichi thought, the tad bit of blush was now a beet red. They were pretty close so it was understandable.

"Well, it's getting dark, can I walk you home?" Shuichi looked around them a little, there weren't many people left.

"Oh- You really don't have to-"

"I 'really' wasn't asking.." Shuichi said, half smiling. He would rather get stabbed in the gut than let Kokichi walk home alone at night.

"Uh-uhm, okay then- W-we should get going then.."

Kokichi started walking towards the exit with Shuichi right behind him.

"Was that too aggressive? I didn't mean to snap at him like that.. I just don't want him walking home alone n' stuff, our neighborhood is pretty safe but I still don't trust it."

They had a small amount of conversation on their walk, mainly Shuichi, testing the waters of course.

"I really enjoyed today.. It was nice seeing you happy, and not in uniform for once y'know?"

Shuichi elbowed Kokichi lightly, making what he said seem more friendly, not the way he really meant it.

"I liked it too! And um, yeah.. You look good without your uniform. The quote is a nice touch too." Kokichi said in a slightly groggy voice, followed by a yawn.