Despairing Hope [Goodbye Despair: Danganronpa 2 x Male Reader]

Introductions - 5

"Even if someone here could fly one, it's impossible. If they were damaged, I could fix 'em, but it looks like these planes are just for show..." Hinata repeated Beanie Shark's words, wondering, "Just for show...?" Beanie Shark sighed and scratched his cheek. "The engines have been completely removed. Nothing I can do about that."

Once again, Hinata echoed his statement, mumbling, "...Completely removed?" I glared at the planes, chiding, "Usami was mocking us, then." Beanie Shark nodded to my statement before perking up again. "Oh, that reminds me... You guys and me haven't been introduced yet, right?"

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His face lit up with a cheeky grin and he winked, raising a thumbs up, announcing, "Name's Kazuichi Soda! I'm the Ultimate Mechanic. Nice to meet ya."

Komaeda chuckled and lifted a finger in the air praising, "As expected from someone called the Ultimate Mechanic, Soda is a savant when it comes to fixing machines. If he says it's impossible to fix this plane, it's truly beyond repair." Soda scratched his cheek again. Probably a habit.

He remarked, "Even so...to actually remove the engine, whoever's keeping us here must've planned this to a T." Hinata brightened up from his usual scowl but tried to keep it under wraps. "You think so too, huh... Doesn't that seem pretty strange to you?" Soda gave Hinata an awkward smile lifting his hand to touch the back of his beanie.

"Yeah, it's pretty strange, but I think it's an acceptable level of strange, y'know?" That made Hinata deflate, muttering, "...Huh?" Soda gave him a weird look, probably confused at the sudden discouragement from Hinata. "Well, think about it... It's not like we're being forced to do something dangerous or anything... That was in the safety precautions for this school trip?"

Guess Hinata didn't get that far. Soda pulled out his e-Handbook for him and found the guidelines, Hinata reading it as quickly as he could. Meanwhile, I questioned Soda statement. "This isn't really a school trip when we're told to forget the school bringing us on this trip." Soda laughed nervously and dismissed my jest, saying, "I'm sure that was just a joke..."

I gave him a pitying smile and Hinata raised his head still looking conflicted while Soda put the tablet away. "It looks like we're being kept safe, so why wouldn't this be any other school trip?" Komaeda thought out loud, addressing, "There's nothing dangerous on this island... Spend these peaceful and relaxing days nourishing hope... Just as Usami said earlier."

Biting back a humoring grin at his words, I sarcastically commented, "Sounds legit." Komaeda looked at me with disdain. "If you're not going to say anything useful then can you be quiet?" Okay, angry Komaeda was back out of no where. My heart dropped a little at his words and I gazed at him in shock. He grew a strained smile on his lips while gently saying, "Thanks."

Pardon? Excuse me? Excuse moi? I guess my sarcasm wasn't appreciated that much. I awkwardly stood there and saw that Soda was the one returning my pity glance from earlier. Thanks dude. Komaeda continued like that never happened, still pondering, "It seems these rules are in place to help us do that..."

Hinata finally said something again, shouting, "Are you saying you believe what that thing told us? She forced us to come here, you know!?" Komaeda gave him a stern look, correcting, "Don't be such a pessimist... You should look at this situation with a bit more hope, you know?" Hypocrite. I just felt more uncomfortable the longer I stood there and so I looked around the room and saw the other guy with an icon.

He had black and gray stripes in his hair, which was slicked upwards with a curl. He was totally listening into the conversation but had his eyes shut, so it seemed that he was thinking. You could just tell sometimes. I walked over to him without much hesitation and suddenly he came to attention, his eyes snapping open.

Putting his hands up into some sort of defense he had a dark expression, demanding, "Stop right there. If you value your life, do not come any closer." I stopped in my tracks and pathetically replied, "What?" He crossed his arms and scoffed. "You are one of the first mortal beings to listen to my command. I uphold your hearkening skills." "...Thanks, dude."

The guy laughed as if my thanks were a joke, announcing, "The great Tanaka is not a 'dude'. I am the Supreme Overlord of Ice! Oh, that must've been why you have stepped forward. Very well then, to congratulate your bravery," he did some weird pose before continuing. "You may call me Gundham Tanaka. Engrave it into the wrinkles of your brain for it is the name that will one day rule the world!"

I was not keeping up. "My name's [Name] [L.Name] and that's...nice." Wow, we feel the hype, [Name]. Tanaka took offense to my unenthusiastic reply, growling, "It is not just 'nice'! It is world-stopping, breath-taking, boot shaking! Do you think you can defeat me? Well, whose master are you, my newest opponent?"

"Um...wait I think I'm catching what you're putting down... I own a bird...?" Tanaka was unimpressed. "What species is the winged beast?" "It's a parakeet and my friend bought her for me. Her name is Ellie." I watched as Tanaka's expression softened slightly but his gaze was still scornful. He scolded, "A weak name for a strong creature. Even with Ellie, you still cannot beat me with such a low ranking."

Suddenly an aura of determination surrounded him and he shouted out, "Let us show this mere human his place, my Four Dark Devas of Destruction!" As quick as his vibe changed, hamsters lined his scarf, not appearing intimidating at all. He must've enjoyed seeing my surprised reaction as he began to goad, "Taming evil by using myself as a bed... Cower at the sight of the Tanaka Empire!"

Oh my god. Okay, those hamsters were cute. I don't know about you but personally, fluffy-looking animals were one of my weaknesses. Or at least they would be when they weren't coming out of someone's clothing. "THE HELL?! WHY DO YOU HAVE HAMSTERS IN YOUR SCARF?!"

My screams of terror must've attracted the members of my original traveling group because soon Hinata and Komaeda were walking towards us. Tanaka furrowed his eyebrows and corrected, "They are not mere hamsters, fiend! They are the Four Dark Devas of Destruction!"

"OKAY BUT THEN WHY ARE THE FOUR DARK DEVAS COMING FROM YOUR SCARF?!"

"Do you really have to raise your voice, [Name]?" Komaeda asked, and I refrained from flipping him off, shaking my head and murmuring, "Sorry, I was just surprised." He sighed before putting on a smile and shaking his hand in a carefree way. "It's fine, don't worry. Tanaka here is the Ultimate Breeder!"

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Sorry for the late update but yesterday I was caught up in schoolwork. Happy Belated Halloween by the way!