Danganronpa: DISCONTINUED

Breaking Through

We all stared at the robot as Kazuichi presented it to us. I raised the hood slightly and watched as Kazuichi shown us the name of the invention.

(YN): So... what is it?
Kazuichi: My Masterpiece! I call him "Kazuichi's Indestructible Biotechnological Boy"!
Chiaki: K1-B0?
Kazuichi: What- No! Kazuichi's Inde-
Hajime: Dumb name.
Kazuichi: B-But..
(YN): I think it's pretty cool. How did you... make it?
Kazuichi: Well.. I'm a mechanic.
(YN):... Oh.
Fuyuhiko: For now, what the hell do we do with this?
Kazuichi: Well... For now, nothing.
Fuyuhiko:.. What?
Kazuichi: I never gave him a personality! I only made a body.
Peko: Why doesn't it have anything else?
Kazuichi: I can't program a personality or anything into him!
(YN): Program...
Chiaki: What is it supposed to be?
Kazuichi: I thought that was obvious. It's gonna get us outta here!
Peko: By..?
Kazuichi: It's gonna blast and power us out! C'mon! It's a Hope robot!
Nagito: Hope?

At the mere mention of the robot's purpose, Nagito made his way past us and to the robot, kneeling down at it as he stared at the mechanism with a look of admiration and awe.

Nagito: Truly amazing... How.. How absolutely breath taking this is! Kazuichi, I can't believe it! Is this it? Could this be it?
Kazuichi: Uhm.. Be what?
Nagito: Your absolute hope..! I have no doubt about it, this.. K1-B0.. He must be the result of you reaching the pinnacle of your potential..! Your absolute hope!
Kazuichi: He.. is just a body at the moment. I can't exactly do much with him as of now.
Nagito: Ah... Ahahaha. I apologize. Though, You are one step closer to your absolute hope. I'm sure of it!

As Nagito reached up and clasped his thin, pale hands around Kazuichi's, he smiled while his eyes glistened and glimmered with pure hope.

(YN): This is certainly breath taking. In fact, I think I have someone in mind that can complete the program issue.
Kazuichi: Seriously?!
Hajime: Before we continue, (YN). Hurry back to the locker room. Peko, Fuyuhiko, make sure he is hidden enough to not be noticed.
Fuyuhiko: Yeah, Yeah. C'mon fuck nut.
(YN): Anything you say, smalls.

Though he grunted and rolled his eyes, the three of us made a break towards the locker room, leaving the others to Kazuichi's invention.

Once we finally made it, I took off Chiaki's sweater and sighed as I set it aside to the bench.

Fuyuhiko: Those damn cameras.. If only they just fucked off!
(YN): Yeah. Luckily, we can just lay low. Does anyone here know anything about coding?
Peko: I wouldn't be sure. Though, Chiaki may.
Fuyuhiko: All she does is play video games and wish she can suck face with Hajime. She doesn't know code.
(YN): Heh. If only they just did it.

...

Chihiro's POV
As another announcement rang throughout the halls and dorms, I let out a groggy sigh while I slowly rose up from my bed. I tried to rub the stress and sleep deprivation from my eyes...

If I'm being honest, I haven't really left my dorm... at all. Neither have I really talked or spent time with Naegi or Aoi...

I know (YN) wouldn't approve of me loosing hope like this, or just shutting myself away but... It's an old habit of mine...

And he isn't even here to help me...

As much as I want to stay determined and believe he is still alive, It's been so long since I last saw him... I'm starting to loose faith.

What if we were wrong..?

I sighed and left my bed to get myself changed. I freshened up and got most of my clothes on, but sighed as I looked down at my skirt...

I... I understand why I have it.. I only wish I was strong enough to not need it... Strong like (YN) was...

Ignoring my complaints, I left my room and shook my head a little as I made my way to the gym, passing (YN)'s dorm on my way there. I looked at his name plate and walked towards it, gently brushing my thumb against the flat surface...

(YN) Ikusaba

I like his last name...

Once I made my way to the gym, I was welcomed by Aoi Asahina and Makoto Naegi. They ran to me with a smile as I yawned and brushed my hair back a bit.

Aoi: Chihiro! Are you okay? You've been locked up in your room for quite a bit..
Naegi: Yeah. We were crazy worried about you!
Chihiro: I-I'm okay..
Monokuma: Ladies and Gentlemen!

Our attention was pulled to the podium that Monokuma stood upon. Ever since the trial he tried to pull on us, he seemed a lot more quiet. Unfortunately, he cheered as he stood on a giant object covered by a large sheet. He didn't exactly show up as often as he used to.

Monokuma: HeyHeyHey! It's been awhile, Huh?
Naegi: It hasn't been long enough.
Monokuma: Awe.. don't hurt my feelings! I have a brand new motive for all of you sour saps!
Byakuya: We don't want your motives!
Monokuma: Eh? Well.. Maybe you won't. But I know a few people with some empty pockets would love to have.. THIS!

Just then, Monokuma grabbed the sheet and pulled on it, revealing several large stacks of money..

In Naegi, Aoi, Byakuya, Toko, and My own case, we weren't remotely phased or tempted by the bait...

Unfortunately, the others were...