ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴇʀꜰᴇᴄᴛ ᴘʟᴀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ( ᴋᴏᴋɪᴄʜɪ ᴏᴜᴍᴀ x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ)

Crocodile Tears

I trotted towards the Ultimate Anthropologist's lab with my chin held high but, my legs shaky with every step. I couldn't help but, feel that something terrible was about to happen. I didn't want to chew on my nails or lips, so I find myself gnawing on the inside of my cheek. A couple of seconds later, the taste of salty blood-filled my mouth like water filling a fish bowl. A momentary look of discomfort crossed my face as my fingers tapped against my leg in a furious beat. My foot tapped in a quick rhythm against the floor as I grew more and more nervous.

The reason I was going into the Ultimate Anthropologist's lab was that I wanted to Investigate the area to see if there are any clues relating to the Katana. I need to make sure that's the exact area where the katana came from. When I entered the lab, I walked over to where the Golden Leaf Katana was displayed earlier. As I started to walk closer to it I realize that there was only the sheath. Last time I was here, I definitely remember the katana being inside of it. "The Golden Leaf Katana definitely came from here... I'm certain of it" I thought to myself out loud as I stared at the case while thinking.

'If the katana came from here...

That makes kiyo Look suspicious...

After all, it is his research lab...

...BUT...

Anyone could have come in here and took it...'

A quiet grunt escaped my lips as I continue to stare at the Exhibit case. Slowly, I paced around the room while trying to figure out how the murder happened. While I was to it engrossed in thinking of the possibility of who the culprit might be, I didn't realize I was standing right in front of the door of the research lab. Also, somehow I didn't hear the door open up behind me. I only realized that someone was in the room with me, when I heard quiet and shy Voice Ask, "Umm... (__) Can you please move out of the way?" I made a sharp spin of 90 degrees so that was facing behind me. To my surprise, I was met with a pair of gambogeish grey eyes. "Oh...! Hi saihara, What are you doing here?" I asked in a soft voice as I scooted out of his way. "..We should be asking you the same question..." A cold voice muttered in a harsh tone. After the voice spoke, I realize that Maki was right behind The small detective boi.

Maki's eyes and the entire aura surrounding was colder than ice but, at the same time was hotter than the sun. Her very essence was that of ice and fire. My hands began to slowly Shake around my sides as I stared at the peculiar duo. My spine straightened like an arrow, and I lifted my head to look the assassin in the eyes. I finally decided that I should speak up, "A-Ah...! Th-The reason I was here is because I was ch-checking out the display case that the katana was previously in... I wanted to see if it had any clues relating to the murder."

'GOD DAMMIT...!

WHY THE FUCK DID I STUTTER!?!

NOW SHE'S GOING TO THINK I'M SCAREDY CAT!?!'

Those were the words I was screaming in my head over and over again like a recording left on repeat. On the outside everything was okie dokie but, on the inside all I felt was pain and misery.

Suddenly, I was forcefully dragged out of my thoughts when I heard a familiar voice say something., "Oh? What are you guys doing in here with (__)-Chan?" When I turned around to see the person's face, I was met with a taunting grin....

Yep, I was right...

It's no-one other than the famous Kokichi ouma himself...

I gasped, trying to back away from the small boy, "Kokichi, Wh-What are you doing here...! Aren't you supposed to be preparing for the Seance..?" He started to look at my fear filled expression with an amused look, as he leaned forward and smirked. My breath hitched when he tried two step closer to me. My senses were long gone due to the panic bubbling in my chest, Racing through my veins like fire. "Hey, get away from her...! You're clearly making her feel very uncomfortable." Saihara Remarked As he pushed me behind him, shielding me from the mischievous boy. "Awww...! You guys are no fun!" Kokichi fake cried as he walked past us to grab an white sheet off the floor. When he walked past me I couldn't help but, feel my chest growing very tight to the point where I couldn't breathe properly.

After the white sheet was properly in his hands, He smirked a little bit then proceeded to walk towards the exit. As he was walking away, his violet eyes never left my body Like a hungry Predator staring at its vulnerable prey. I shifted my gaze towards the ground in an effort to ignore him but, the more I looked away the more he would stare at me. Seriously, had Kokichi ever heard of the saying Staring is rude! Before he left the research lab, Kokichi Entreated, "Oh, (__)-chan You should help us with the Seance! After all we need 5 people and kee-boy doesn't really count as a human.... So Can you take his place, Pretty please with cherries on top?"

I gulped, not knowing what to say. The bad feeling I had from earlier started to get stronger than ever before, like it was powering up. He narrowed his eyes slightly giving me more chills down my spine. Shakily, I lifted my head to look into his Mischievous purple eyes. He returned my stare, Seeming to be interested on what I had to say. Grabbing the tips of my skirt, I mumbled "Um... N-No thank you..." Are you saying that, I looked back down at the ground again because I didn't want to see his expression. It became very quiet. Too quiet. By the atmosphere on the air, I could easily tell that wasn't an answer that he wanted.

"Come on (__)-chan! I don't want to work with that piece of junk, I want to work on the Seance with you!"

"Th-That's too bad... I already said no!"

"You're being so selfish!? Why can't you just help us with the Seance?"

"Y-You're being overly dramatic kokichi... Seriously, What do you have against keebo That makes you not want to work with him?"

"It's because you're way better than kee-boy and it would be more funner with you then with that walking toaster"

Me and kokichi continue to argue back and forth as Saihara and maki Just sat there with a blank expression on their face. I felt very bad for the both of them because they had to sit here and listen to this dumb argument. I try to make a hand gesture towards them and tell them it's okay for them to leave but, somehow they didn't understand it.

"The last time I'm not--," Kokichi cut me off by putting a hand over my mouth. I looked at him, alarmed. Suddenly, he began to leaned into me, "You're coming with me! You don't have a choice~" He moved away slightly but, I could still feel his hot breath on my cheek, tickling it softly. He looked at my nervous eyes and tucked away a piece of my hair behind my ear. I squirmed around in his grip, averting my gaze. His grip was soft, yet impenetrable. I continue to look down and pushed myself away from him. "I already told you...I-I'm not going...!" Kokichi looked at me as crocodile tears ran down his pale cheeks, "Why do you have to be so mean, (__)-Chan? I just wanted to spend some time with you but, you're acting so cruel!" He sobbed as more tears ran down his cheek and onto his clothing. Crossing my arms, I blurted out without thinking, "I know you're fake crying, you dirty liar! Just stop your bullshit and, go back to helping kiyo set up the Seance. After all, there's very little investigation time left so I suggest you drag your sorry little ass over to that dark room where you're holding that's stupid seance at!"

After I said that, everyone became instantly quiet and the room filled with a more heavier and uncomfortable atmosphere. Saihara and Maki both had shocked Expressions on their faces Like they just witnessed a natural disaster. The room filled up with an awkward quietness that was broken when Saihara suggested, "Umm... Is it okay if I went with you to the Seance?" The mischievous child looked at the teller boy and pouted, "Alrightly, Saihara-chan... but It would have been better if it was (__).