One by one, we all gather around the red door.
Anabella: I can't wait for this to be over with.
Monokuma: And miss the exciting trial? I wouldn't miss it for the world!
Monokuma pops out of nowhere.
Nia: Oh, it's just you.
Monokuma: Of course, it's me! Your all's favorite monochrome bear!
Akihiko: Sure, our "favorite".
He said while doing air quotes.
Monokuma: How rude!
There was a moment of silence.
Monokuma: Anyways, before we can even continue to the trial, a certain someone might want to change their clothes.
Everyone turned towards me as I forgot to realize I'm still in my PJs.
Monokuma: You know just in case you meet your end. I don't want it to be in your pajamas.
Ari: Fine.
I went to my designated dorm room, and I changed to my proper outfit. After I finished that, I returned to the group.
Yuki: Welcome back, Miss culprit.
Hisato: For the last time, Ari is not the culprit!
Monokuma: Hold on, everyone! Leave the debating for the trial room!
Yuuto: Not that we will have to do any debating.
Monokuma: Wuzzat?
Shun: He means we have an idea who the culprit is.
Monokuma: Well, this will be a boring trial.
Fioren: Speaking of the trial, where will this trial take place?
Monokuma: In the trial room, of course!
Yorua: W-where is that?
Monokuma: Well, I'll take you all there now!
The red doors suddenly open to a room seeming like an elevator.
Ayano: Whoa.
Monokuma: I welcome you fifteen to the elevator, which will take you to the trial room.
Mikio: I'm assuming you will join us for the elevator ride.
Monokuma: No, because I have advanced enough technology that I don't even need an elevator for transportation. However, don't keep me waiting, I'm very impatient.
Monokuma disappears.
Kogo: So what now?
Teshi: We don't have much to do.
Ayano: C'mon guys, let's get through this together.
After saying that, Ayano walked into the elevator, followed by everyone else. Everyone except Hisato and Ayano made a note to stay away from me. Fioren did pass me at least.
Fioren: I'm really sorry, Ari. I know you're innocent. Best of luck!
Ari: Thanks, Fioren.
After everyone got settled, the elevator started to move downward.
Hisato: Ari, I know you can do it!
Ari: Do what?
Hisato: Defend yourself in court.
Ari: Why?
Hisato: I can sense your talent is more than just hair styling.
Ari: What is that supposed to mean?
Hisato: Of course, you are a talented hair stylist. However, everyone has more skills than just their ultimate prowess.
Ayano: Hisato's right, Ari. You have more to you than just hair styling skills.
Ari: I hope you two are right.
Hisato: I know we are.
Ayano: And I know we will prove you innocent.
The elevator stops.
Hisato: Ari, just believe in yourself.
The elevator doors open to the trial room.
I look Hisato and Ayano with worry. In return, all they give me are looks of confidence. If only they could give me some of their confidence. Another thing I wish I could do was be prepared for whatever is about to happen.
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