Danganronpa: Poisoned Hope (Fanganronpa)

Chapter 2: A Curtain Call For A Killer Performance - The Play

Ding Dong!

Ding Dong!

Ding Dong!

I slowly raised out of bed, looking at the door while rubbing my eyes. Who could be abusing my doorbell this early, especially before the morning announcement had even played?

I dragged myself to the door and opened it, seeing Hinami standing there.

"Finally, I was beginning to think that you were dead- Oh hell, you look terrible, " She cut herself off as she looked at me up and down, commenting on my appearance. Of course, I look terrible, I just woke up.

"Why are you even here?" I yawned.

"You seem grumpier than usual, I take it you're not a morning person? " She asked.

"Not at all," I sighed, "Was up most of the night practicing music do the play, barely got time to sleep,"

"I see...Well, Akito has called for everyone who is a part of the play to meet in his lab for rehearsals and other things like that, " Hinami explained.

"So early...The morning announcement hasn't even played yet, " I groaned in response.

"It played two hours ago,"

"What? Geez, I'm was really sleepy then. Can't believe you waited that long for me..." I mumbled.

"Yeah. Akito was wondering where you were so I came to get you. I've been running errands anyway so it's no big deal. Now, get dressed and ready. Akito would be angry if you looked like..." she looked me up and down again, "...this, "

"Ok, Ok...I got it, "

She waved and walked off, her heels clicking against the floor as I shut my door and began to get ready.

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I walked into the Ultimate Actor's lab, stretching my arms. Everyone was already there, except for a few: Kei, Ryuto, Mizuki, and surprisingly Reina. Suddenly, Akito rushed up to me.

"Where were you? It's been an hour! I was worried and-"

"I just overslept, don't worry, " I smiled, "Spent last night getting ready for the performance,"

"I glad that you were getting ready, but sleeping is more important! I wouldn't want you dozing off..." He began to lecture me.

"Calm down! I just wanted to practice so I could do my very best! Thanks for worrying though,"

"Anyway, for now, you can just sit and wait, maybe take a nap. Tama and the others are working backstage and Hinami has to coordinate them all, " He continued before we heard a yell.

"Akito! We forgot the bouquets!" Hinami yelled from behind the curtain. The Ultimate Actor quickly turned to the stage.

"What? I thought Haru was on it?"

Haru rushed out, "Sorry! I'll go get them right now, " they assured as they ran out the room, presumably to get the bouquets.

"Wait! Hinami and I will join you! Don't ruin the dahlias!" Akito called out as he left, Hinami catching up with him.

"Haru's the Ultimat Gardener, I don't think that they will ruin a bouquet they made, " she exhaled a sigh before following Akito. Well, there goes that conversation. I decided to do as he said and sit down. Not long after, someone approached me.