Danganronpa: DISCONTINUED

Below the Surface

Unfortunately, Hajime and I lost yet another game against Chiaki. What hurt most was the fact that we both had teamed up against her...

And we didn't even manage to land a punch on her...

Hajime: Man. You beat us again, Chiaki..
Chiaki: Wanna go again?
Hajime: S-Sure!
Chiaki: Alright. First, I'm gonna get us some more snacks and water. We ran out.

We actually did manage to run out of snacks. And water. I set my controller aside and sighed as Hajime smiled to himself, staring down at his own controller.

(YN): What're you so happy about? We lost.
Hajime: She had fun.. if she smiles, I see that as a win.
(YN): Romantic.
Hajime: Eheh. Yeah, that may have been weird.
(YN): Dude. You said her levels were "Off the Charts". I think she'd like to hear stuff like that more often.
Hajime: I-I really couldn't.. I know we talked about it but I... I don't feel like I'm worthy.. ya'know?
(YN): You won't be with that attitude. Honestly, I'm pretty sure she knows that you like her. And I know for a fact that she likes you back.
Hajime: How?

I narrowed my eyes at him and raised a brow as I gestured to the game we got our butts kicked in. He shrugged and stood up as he stretched.

(YN): She only wants play this game. A game that you two met each other over. She only ever wants to share with you. She only ever teams with you.
Hajime: Pure coincidence.
(YN): Look at your controller. The girl had Kazuichi customize it so it would fit your play style better. She modified a whole controller for you.
Hajime: And..?
(YN): You only modify something if you want to make it work, or if you're invested.
Chiaki: I'm back.
(YN): Chiaki, why did you modify a controller for Hajime?
Chiaki:...

Almost as an escape route, the Gamer Girl tried to fall asleep. As her body slumped over, I stood up and pushed Hajime towards her, forcing him to catch her

Just as planned, Hajime stumbled a little before Chiaki caught herself and caught Hajime in her arms. I chuckled and smiled as Hajime glared at me and Chiaki's face grew a soft red.

(YN): That's adorable..
Komaru: Heya!

Before I could enjoy the rewards from my labor, Komaru and Mikan entered the locker room. Taking notice of Hajime and Chiaki's situation, Komaru laughed as she and Mikan offered assistance to Hajime and Chiaki and helped them get situated.

Hajime: Thanks.. What's up?
Komaru: Well, I was hoping of Mikan and I could borrow (YN) for a bit.
Mikan: W-Would that be okay..?
(YN): Of course.
Hajime: What? What about our Game?
(YN): You and Chiaki can play with each other for a bit. Maybe it'll teach you guys to quit teaming on me.

As Hajime groaned, Chiaki offered to play a different game entirely, out of the desire to not compete against Hajime at the moment. Though he agreed, he informed me that my controller would be free incase I wanted to play more. The two seem to really enjoy playing games with Me as their third wheel.

Mikan nervously fiddled with her fingers as she and Komaru sat across from me. The seated me on a bench and while Mikan nervously stumbled over her words, Komaru clasped her hands together and smiled in a manor that reminded me of her brother...

Komaru: The reason I wanted to see you was so I can ask about Makoto.. I never really had the chance to really talk to you.
Mikan: I-I'm h-here to check o-on your injuries.. I-If that's o-okay of course..!
(YN): It isn't any problem. Go ahead and ask.
Komaru: Great! Well.. I wanted to know how Makoto is getting along with everyone back at your group...
(YN): Well... When I was with them, I'd have to say he got along with everyone pretty well... Especially my own circle of friends. I'd consider him one of my closest and most trusted friends.
Komaru: What about his girlfriend?
(YN): Girlfriend?

As Mikan took my arm and began to undo the bandages, she whimpered and flinched when I would make even the slightest movement.

Komaru: Sorry. She gets nervous..
(YN): It's fine. She reminds me of someone from my own group.
Komaru: Really?
(YN): Yeah. A bookworm. Anyways, He has a girlfriend?
Komaru: Mhm! Kyoko Kirigiri I believe..
(YN):... He finally grew a pair.
Komaru: Huh? What do you mean?
(YN): Makoto never seemed that comfortable when talking to girls. I mean.. He always got so nervous.
Komaru: I know! I even tried to help him get more comfortable around girls!
(YN):...Excuse me?
Kazuichi: Guys!

The Ultimate Mechanic ran into the room with his hand to his teeth. He giggled and laughed with a look in his bright pink eyes that can only be described with a look of Pure joy.

Hajime: what?
Kazuichi: I finished it! My masterpiece!
Chiaki:... what?
Kazuichi: Follow me!
(YN): What about me?
Kazuichi:... I.. didn't think that through..
Chiaki: Here.

While Kazuichi was trying to rush all of us to get to his work room, Chiaki began to take off her sweater. She handed to me as Hajime tried to get Kazuichi to calm down.

Hajime: Soda, breath. Try and use your words.
Kazuichi: I-really-want-you-all-to-hurry-up-sothat-you-can-all-see-what-I-made!
Komaru: Words!
Kazuichi: Hurry!

Once I fitted Chiaki's jacket, though I struggled, we all raced out of the locker room, with Kazuichi and I taking the lead. As we ran into the room, We met up with Nagito, Peko, and Futuhiko and barged into the room to see...

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