Danganronpa: Sunken Despair - Free Time Events

Ren Tatsumi Free Time Event (1/5)

Honestly, I knew what to give everyone else, but Ren? He's such a mystery, and no matter how much I try to get information from either Mitsumi or watching him secretly (oh god, I'm a stalker...) I always come up short or nothing at all! So out of the six leftover items from the Monomono Machine, I guess I'd give him the Doggo-Tags. I think it's safe to say that I'd like to keep the other stuff (ESPECIALLY the movie projector).

It took some time, but I managed to find him in the laundry room, looking for more coins as he held his E-handbook out and waved it near the washing machines. I think he saw me on a reflection from one of the washing machine's glass doors as he bluntly asked "What is it, blondie?"

Taking a deep breath and thinking to myself 'get it over with,' I took out the Doggo-Tags and brought it to where he could see them. "I got this from the gift shop, so here," I said, unable to hide all of the annoyance in my tone.

The moment his eyes looked over to them, his eyes widened by surprise. That reaction caught me off guard as I wasn't expecting that look, but he managed to catch himself and returned to his usual, uninterested look on his face. "...Do you honestly think I'd be interested in some stupid-looking necklace? It doesn't even look that valuable," he scoffed, returning to find more coins.

I had a feeling he'd be like that and placed the Doggo-Tags in my pocket. "Alrighty then," I said, was about to leave until he asked, "You clearly want me for something than gift-giving, so what is it?"

"Well...I'd be lying if I didn't want to talk to you more," I admitted, holding my arm awkwardly

"I thought I made it clear I want to be alone, or do you need a reminder?" he asked, stepping close.

My heart skipped a beat as he stepped closer, I didn't want a repeat of last time so I said "All it will take is one scream."

He suddenly stopped in his tracks and suddenly snickered. "Smartass, I guess that's fair."

Words couldn't describe how much relief I felt. I let out an exhale and looked at him. "So, can I at least ask one thing?"

"...Only one," he replied.

"What's the real reason why you saved me? The part about Mitsumi forcing you to was a lie as Chie told me what happened."

"Of course she did.." he sighed, feeling that this was troublesome.

"Plus! If you wanted to kill me, why save me in the first pla-"

"Hey, the deal was one question only," he interrupted.

"It's in the category of 'one thing,' so I'm sure it counts," I rebutted, not wanting him to throw me off. "So answer me, why?"

"What, you worried I stole your first kiss or something?"

"Not what I-W-wait, what?!" My face immediately turned red at what he said. 'F-first kiss? fuck no!!' I thought to myself.

"Wait, you're serious? I was kidding about that," he admitted, starting to find my flustering rather amusing. "Then again, if I truly did steal your first kiss, then that shows I'm a pretty damn good thief," he laughed.

"Sh-shut up! It was CPR, i-it shouldn't count!" I yelled.

"Shouldn't? You mean it did count?" he snickered, turning this whole situation around.

"F-fuck you!"

"You wish," he said, laughing more.

"I'd rather kiss the squid outside than you," I said, too flustered to think straight right now.

"Whatever, at least I know what to say to shut you up," he smirked, patting my shoulder before leaving the laundry room. So many thoughts and emotions flooded through my head, making me breathe heavily as I suddenly pick up a nearby towel and screamed as much as I could in it.

After who knows how many minutes of screaming I've been doing, I managed to compose myself and left. Honestly, who the fuck does Ren think he is?! To be perfectly honest, that sad attempt of an interrogation only left me with more questions than answers. Does he enjoy tormenting me?! I figured I'd head back to my room, wanting to sleep off those thoughts he put in my head. I think the last thing I want at the moment is to think about...about...great, I made myself puke in my own mouth.

Once I returned, I went over to my nightstand to empty my pockets, placing down my handbook and the...the...the Doggo-Tags are missing. I looked around the room and thought I dropped them at first. I tried to retrace my steps until I remembered the exact moment Ren patted my shoulder. "...If you wanted them then just say so," I sighed, plopping myself on my bed. I did feel annoyed about that encounter, yet why do I feel...happy? Am I glad that he actually did like the gift, or at least enough to pickpocket them from me?

...Holy shit, I'm really glad Ren liked the gift...what the hell is this place doing to me?

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Haru's notes: I can't believe I let that bastard get to me like that. I may need some bleach for my brain, because thanks to Ren I can't get that thought out of my head...at least he liked the Doggo-Tags enough to steal it from me.