Danganronpa: Days Before Despair

Chapter 25~Dance Party!

Super High School Level Judge Ayameko Etsuko's POV

All of us had been so busy with our confrontation with Chiyosu and Akane, who had stopped their yelling a few minutes ago, to remember that there was a Halloween thing going on in the gym and cafeteria today.

Chouko and I were both running around our room, trying to figure out costumes for the party. I wasn't able to find anything for a while, so Chouko ended up throwing a red and white dress with knee length ruffles at me while shouting, "Bad End Night!"

I blinked in confusion as Chouko shoved me into the bathroom. "Now change!" Chouko cried, shutting the door behind me. I stared at the door for a few seconds before shrugging and changing into the dress.

When I came out, Chouko was wearing a costume that looked like some sort of pink and black robot. She was pulling a wig into place when she noticed me. "You look great!"

"Thanks..." I said shyly, looking down nervously. I hoped Sabastian would like it...

Chouko yanked me into a chair that sat near the vanity in our room and began fingering my hair. After about five minutes, she had tied my hair into a pair of high ponytails I smiled and began playing with my hair that way. I hadn't seen my hair like this since I was a kid... The reminiscence made me smile and stand. "Let's get going," I suggested with a grin.

Chouko nodded. "Off we go!"

Super High School Level Scientist Yazu Takashi's POV

I was touching up on my Albert Einstein costume when a knock came at my door. I frowned in confusion and opened the door to see Elec on the other side, dressing like he was a blonde version of him that was about four foot nine... That's a weird costume.

"You look great!" Elec exclaimed, grinning and bouncing at me.

"Thanks," I smiled. "You, too. But where did you get the idea? A famous prosecutor you know or something?"

Elec shrugged. "I don't know where I got the idea. It just kind of... Came to me. And I liked the idea, so here we are."

I shook my head, shaking off the strangeness that was Elec Cutie Daegana. "Let's go to the party. I'm ready to get drunk on pizza and candy," I told him.

"Me too!" Elec agreed, taking my hand and starting to walk with me down to the gym. I smiled and allowed the short boy to drag me through the hallway and down to the cafeteria, which was decked out with various Halloween decorations, none of which were creepy, so I could deduce that Akane didn't decorate.

Super High School Level Shinobi Xindel Fujimoto's POV

Unlike most other people in the school, I couldn't be bothered to search for a costume and dress up for the party. I knew I would be one of the few people who thought this way, but I was fine with it. I was just hoping for a dance... With somebody who I will not name because of the fact that I'd die of embarrassment if she heard I was thinking this about her...

I made my way into the gym and looked around the room, staring through neon colored disco lights that were flashing over the romanticizing teenagers that covered the floor. Where was she...?

"You okay there, Xindel? You look spaced out."

I turned, jumping at hearing Sabastian's voice. He was wearing his fanciest clothes, which made me look rather bland. "Hey..." I told him simply, turning back to look for the girl I wanted to dance with.

"You looking for someone?" Sabastian asked me. "We could look together, if you want. I'm looking for Ayameko myself."

I hesitated before nodding. "I guess I could use a little bit of help..." I agreed reluctantly.

"Who are you looking for?" Sabastian asked. I was glad my mouth was covered, because he would have seen how madly I was blushing otherwise.

I didn't end up getting the chance to answer, as the lights shone on Ayameko, who was walking closer to Sabastian with a smile. He blushed at seeing her. It looks like somebody has a crush on Ayameko... It's not like it's obvious or anything like that... Totally not.

"Hey there, you two," Ayameko told us with an angelic smile. "You two sure look happy."

I nodded before getting back on track. "D-do you know... W-where Chouko I-is?" I asked her nervously.

Ayameko pointed to the hallway on the far side of the room, where somebody who looked like a punk robot was walking. "Right there," she told me.

"Thanks..." I said, running out for the hallway with a smile hidden under my mouth cover.

The punk robot didn't notice I was there until I tapped her on the shoulder. I turned and found myself staring into the bright blue eyes of Chouko, who grinned upon noticing me. "Xindel, darling~!" Chouko told me, making me turn bright red in the blink of an eye.

"C-Chouko!" I stammered, flattered at the fact that she had actually called me, me of all people 'darling'.

"Okay, I'll stop. What's up?" Chouko asked me, smiling at me brightly.

"U-um..." I tried to say, though my throat seemed to be twisting itself into knots over and over, making it nearly impossible to even think of telling her what I was thinking.

"Yes?" Chouko prompted, her face going closer to mine.

I don't know what I was thinking in the next few seconds, but with her that close and my heart racing, I did what I had been wanting to do for ages.

The reason I was at this dance at all.

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