Danganronpa: DISCONTINUED

Other Friends

We all eventually headed to the locker room due to me insisting that we needed privacy.

This group of students didn't seem to trust me, given that I'm sitting from them as they all grouped up behind Hajime. They all seemed to be telling him different things and seemed to be taking turns. Hajime nodded and cleared his throat as he looked to me.

Hajime: In order to keep it as quiet as possible, I'll be the one asking the questions for everyone.
(YN): Very well. Ask away.
Hajime: My friend, Nagito, has asked "Are you an angel?"
(YN):... No?
Nagito: But I'm sure of it! You must be a guardian that was sent to ensure that Hope may prevail! Why, you even have the Willpower to stay strong and assist us to the next step!
Hajime: Sorry. But he isn't an angel. Next question is from Fuyuhiko. He wants to know "Why were you covered in blood when Soda found you?"
(YN): I.. Was in the middle of a punishment.
Fuyuhiko: You killed someone?
(YN): in self defense, yes... I never wanted to kill anyone..
Hajime: Hm...
Fuyuhiko: Then how do we know you won't do it again?
(YN): You don't. You have nothing but my word. As little as it may be worth to you.

Fuyuhiko leaned to Peko's side and mumbled something. Peko nodded as her gaze never left me. Giving the context, I knew exactly what he said. Hajime sighed and focused on the situation. However, Chiaki whispered something into his ear and looked at me with a curious gaze.

Hajime: Chiaki would like to know... Chiaki, this is serious.
Chiaki: Mhm. So ask him
Hajime: Chiaki...alright. Chiaki would like to know "Do you play video games?"
(YN): I... Do?
Chiaki: I approve.
Hajime: Yeah, Alright. Next question.

Once again, Chiaki whispered something into Hajime's ear. I sighed and Hajime silently apologized as he straightened himself.

Hajime: Chiaki's serious question is "How long have you and your group been in Hope's peak?"
(YN): Several months I assume.. maybe 5 or 6. I can't be exactly sure..
Chiaki: Oh..
Hajime: We.. have only been here for a few weeks.
(YN): H...How?
Hajime: I couldn't answer without lying.
(YN):... Next question.

The one I assumed to be Kazuichi stepped up. Unlike the others, he just said what he had to ask.

Kazuichi: Uhm.. How many people are alive in your group?
(YN): 8 as I recall. That's why I have to get back to them.
Chiaki: I wonder... How many other students are there? Is there really just 17 students here?
Hajime: We can't be sure. Anyways, the last question is from Komaru.

Komaru nodded and walked up to us as she clasped her hands together.

Komaru: You.. said Naegi.. and you thought I was someone else.. do you know Makoto Naegi..?
(YN): He was my best friend..

Komaru stared at me for a brief moment before she ran to me and held my hands in her own, shaking as tears began quickly to well up in her eyes.

Komaru: I-Is he okay..? Makoto, is he o-okay..?..
(YN): As far as I know, he is fine.. just... He is with my group.
Komaru: T-Thank goodness..

She then sat down beside me and wiped her tears as she looked to me.

Komaru: Is he.. has he made friends..?
(YN): and a Girlfriend. Though he's.. too dense to know it.
Komaru: Y-Yeah.. sounds like Makoto..

She giggled quietly, nodding slightly in agreement as Hajime stood up.

Hajime: For now, stay in here. Last thing we need is for Monokuma to find you.
Fuyuhiko: What if he does some sketchy shit?
Chiaki: How is he going to play video games then?
Nagito: Such an amazing plan!

Nagito smiled gleefully as he held my hands in his own.

Nagito: I'm sure you'll be our savior from this dreadful killing game! After all, My good luck was active when you arrived! I'm sure it's more then a coincidence that you managed to show up to- Oh?

Nagito was suddenly lifted from his feet and carried away from Kazuichi and Hajime as they both sighed.

Kazuichi: Enough creepin' him out. It's curfew.
Nagito: aw.. his hands were so soft...
Hajime: I'll be sure to check on you again.

I nodded, earning a nod in response as they left with Nagito sighed and began to walk with them. I looked down and stared at my feet as I heard rapid buttons being pushed. I looked over to my side and realized that Chiaki was sitting on a bench.

(YN): Shouldn't you be in your dorm?
Chiaki: Mm.
(YN): What?
Chiaki: Mhm. One moment.

After a brief moment of playing the game, Chiaki seemingly reached a save point and turned her game off as she set it aside.

(YN):...Shouldn't you be in your dorm?
Chiaki: The curfews aren't really a strict rule.. If anything, it's encouraged.
(YN): really?
Chiaki: Mhm.

Huh... well, the curfew rule with my group was just imposed by Celestia as a way to keep us all in one spot, this group seems less strict on it...

Strange.

Chiaki: Wanna play a game?
(YN): Uhm. What?
Chiaki: I have a game and wanna see if you can play. Wanna?
(YN): Uhm.. You sure?
Chiaki: I'm sure.

Chiaki then began to set up her game. She set apart two controllers and handed me one. I took it and we began to play.

Judging from how easily she is able to beat me in the game, I'd assume she is an Ultimate gamer of sorts. My guess seemed dead on judging from the little hair piece she had.

Chiaki: All of the stuff you said about your friends. Is it true?
(YN): It is... Eventually, I will find a way back to them.
Chiaki: Hm.. Would you mind if we came along?
(YN):... Why?
Chiaki: If your class lasted as long as it did, then we should band together. After all, My class has only been here for a few weeks and our numbers are already to far down for my comfort.
(YN): That's possible. Though you don't seem.. to uncomfortable?
Chiaki: Because Hajime is still here. So long as he gets out alive, I am content.

I looked over to Chiaki and noticed the faint blush on her cheeks as she beat me again. I chuckled and continued to play.

(YN):.. have you told him?
Chiaki: I did, Yes. He doesn't think he's worthy though.. too obsessed with his lack of an Ultimate.
(YN): Pfft. Well, I'd imagine that can be pretty...
Chiaki: Difficult. But then again, I was hoping that maybe he could just see that he is special. In his own way.
(YN): Duh. So why are you telling me all this?
Chiaki: Not sure.. You just seem easy to talk to. Like as if you can be trusted.
(YN): Really?
Chiaki: Mhm. And I really don't have any other choice. If my class.. my friends, are going to survive, then we have to branch out... To meet your class.

Just as she said that, we beat the game. Chiaki yawned and drooled slightly as she wiped her eyes.

(YN): That's certainly a way to see it. However, we'll need some more help.. Hopefully the others actually get bold.
Chiaki: Hopefully.