Inescapable Despair (Song of Despair AU)

Chapter 5: New Motive

A day had passed and most people seemed to still be upset over the previous day's events, though Tomi remained as he was. He didn't really care.

Tomi was currently in the new hospital, investigating it and taking note of where all the medical supplies were as he did so. Not many people knew of his knowledge in this area, and he'd like to keep it that way, as he only ever wanted to help himself and Toki.

Soon, Tomi was done, but before he could leave the building the monitors switched on.

"Everyone come meet in the hotel's lobby! I've got a motive for ya!" Monokuma exclaimed, before the screen went black once more.

A motive already? Tomi was a little confused, but quickly pushed that aside and just walked back to the hotel. He was curious to how this would turn out.

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Everyone had gathered in the lobby, most people looking nervous while Natsumi was pissed. She made the very apparent when Monokuma entered the room.

"Why the fuck are we getting a motive already?! It hasn't even been a day!" Natsumi exclaimed, fuming. "Why are you so desperate for us to kill each other so quickly?!"

Monokuma laughed at her, making Natsumi clench her fists. Tomi wondered if she was going to attack him; after all, Katashi wasn't around to stop her.

"It's nothing personal, I just know this motive will surely inspire a few people here!" Monokuma said, laughing a bit more.

"So... what is it?" Willow asked, tilting her head.

"The blackened will be able to choose to have one tragic memory erased from their mind!" Monokuma stated excitedly, "Yes, any memory you can't stop reliving, poof! All gone!"

"That sounds like something that would happen in a movie, I don't think it's really possible." Haru said with a frown.

"Well I got rid of your memories of the tragedy, so why not?" Monokuma replied. "Oops, should I have said that? Oh well, too late. Just don't question it, I can do it! It's real! I wouldn't make an impossible motive!"

"I don't think anyone will fall for that..." Kaiya muttered, stroking Cinder who was in her arms. "If it can't be proven, it wouldn't be really smart to believe it... especially not with what's at risk." She bit her lip, her green eyes staring at the floor. "I-I just don't want anyone else to get hurt... s-so please, please don't believe it."

"Kaiya... I know this is tough, but we can get through this together!" Kazuki exclaimed. "Satchiko always said to have hope, right?"

Kaiya slowly nodded. "Y-yes, you're right... we can't lose hope!"

Tomi just sighed and sat down as Monokuma left the room once again. That motive, if true, could let him forget Toki's death, although that wouldn't do much. He knew himself, he'd find out again and learn all the details, then immediately murder the mastermind for causing this. He did still want to do that though.

All Tomi could do now was wait and see who would be effected by this.