Danganronpa: Days Before Despair

Chapter 5~Detention: The Punishment We Hate

Super High School Level MMA Fighter Jon Shushiro's POV

Mr. Jing started rambling on and on and on and on and on (need I continue?) about something or another saying we should be more responsible for our actions. In all fairness, it wasn't our fault Chiyosu decided to lure us into her trap. She just thought it would be a good idea, though it was nowhere near that.

I tapped my heel on the ground, counting them out in an attempt to pass the time sooner. But detention was an hour long, and with us only being five minutes through, I got the sinking feeling this would be among the slowest hours of my life.

I heard paper rustling from behind me. In the back corner, Chouko and Xindel were exchanging notes. Smiles were gracing their lips.

How could they be so happy with us being locked up in a classroom after school had ended? I didn't get it. I suppose that it was just them trying to make small talk in this depressing place. Heck, not even the windows, making the room all the much darker and depressing.

I sighed and continued tapping my foot. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105...

"Stop it already!" Akane roared. I'm pretty sure people halfway across campus heard her yelling. "I'm trying to focus!!"

I noticed Elec in the corner, sketching a picture on a blank paper with a distant sheen to his eyes. Every two or so minutes, he'd sigh and look out the window (sitting right next to it and all) with a tired gaze. What in the world was going on in his head? I didn't get it, like most things that have been happening recently.

I took one more sweep of the room. Makao was tapping his fingers, Ayameko staring at a boy near the class' front, and Zuka reading a book. The only sounds in the room were the taps of Makao's fingers, the gentle pencil strokes from Elec's general direction, and the shuffle of paper from Zuka, Chouko, and Xindel.

I sighed in boredom, adding to the near silent sounds slightly.  Akane glared at me, clearly a fan of the peace and quiet. I rolled my eyes and looked the other way. I wouldn't be wrong in calling this hour the longest ever. 

Super High School Level Actor Chiyosu Sunadu's POV

While those bums paid for my crimes in detention, I poured myself some cream soda into a wine glass. With a relieved sigh, I sat onto my bed and took a sip. All I need to calm myself after a troubling day is a nice little drink (which, let me warn you, is not always cream soda).

I grabbed the TV remote and turned on the large screen. Humming quietly, I screened through channels. Nothing I found pleasing was on. Dang... Don't those broadcasters know what a girl wants after school on a Monday? Seriously. I don't want any soap operas about 'Colton love me' or 'Vanessa will take me back'. I mean, nobody cares! Take a hint!

I sighed and propped my feet up on my bed, laying back onto my headboard. I must admit, for a school, this place sure does know how to make a teen feel at home. I set down my drink and began bouncing slightly on the bed. I hadn't gotten the chance to test the bouncy qualities of the bed the night before, so why not now when Zuka couldn't judge me for being childish?

After about ten experimental bounces, I came to my conclusion: perfect. Not too bouncy, not too firm. Just right.

Dang, I'm starting to sound like Goldilocks. I know I act, but that stuff is beneath me. There was another actor out there who could give any sort of care towards something of that nature. And let me tell you, that person is not me.

I finished my drink and set the glass on the far side of my bedside table. I laid back on the bed, not even caring if I messed up my hair at that moment. If I did, so what? That's what hairbrushes were for. What the heck else do you think?

I closed my eyes and let myself drift off to sleep, happy I was here instead of detention. Though I would probably sleep there, too...

Super High School Level Impersonation Master Chouko Oyashi's POV

As soon as Xindel sealed our fates for right after detention, I felt... Giddy. I couldn't really describe it, but I felt happy that I was hanging out with him. I hope that's not wrong or anything like that...

Wait.

What if I was in love?!

I had never been in love before. I didn't love anybody since they didn't feel the same way back. Nobody ever liked a freak like me because of my crazy voice. I had to impersonate other voices for ten years when I was little. Some find it genius that I can repeat that stuff, though I find it kind of freakish. I mean, this has never happened in the history of the world as far as I can tell! Because of that, I had never fallen in love since nobody had ever fallen for me.

I twirled my hair over my finger, trying to hide my blush. Wait. Blush?! Maybe I really am falling for him!

But we barely know each other. I don't believe in love at first sight, so why was I feeling so giddy in the first place? I didn't get it.

I tapped my foot, only to receive a glare from Akane. Man... That girl can be freakin' terrifying when she wants to... Remind me to never get on her bad side unless I want to end up dead... Sheesh...

I stopped my tapping and began braiding my hair quietly. Tiny little strands braided would look good on a date with Xin-

This is not a date, Chouko. It is merely hanging out with a guy to see how cool he is.

That's all it is, honestly and truthfully...

Right?

Right?!

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Calm Chouko child

-Digital