A Yearning (Danganronpa V3 AU)

Chapter 1: What Is This Feeling?

      Shuichi's POV:

   I sat on the edge of my bed while looking out the window, the sun has just risen all the way. I had no curtains so the sunlight woke me up, I wish I had curtains so I can sleep in a little bit. It didn't matter right now though, I was up so whatever. It's not the end of the world. A knock then came from my bedroom door, it was loud...he probably wanted to wake me up with that knock.

   "You're going to be late if you don't hurry up, you'll miss the train!" He knocked again, "Shuichi! Are you awake?" I made a noise of acknowledgment so he would leave me alone but he opened the door and walked in, thanks for the privacy Uncle.

   My Uncle looked at me with frustration, his hands on his hips. "Come on, son! I won't be able to leave for work until you leave." I looked up, brushing some of my loose hair out of my eyes.

   "Yeah, I know." My tone came off as condescending and bitter, but I didn't mean to sound like that...it's just my way of speaking. I was already dressed in my school uniform, a simple black suit with a turquoise tie to style it better. My Uncle trudged out of the room, giving me another 'hurry up' before he closed the door.

   I was always so cold towards my only relative alive, I didn't want to be as it just happened. I always try to control my emotions but it seems I only have one mood, emotionless. Something is wrong with me, and I know that. How long have I've known is the real issue with me, I like to think it was in childhood that I started to notice I was different to the other children in my school. I remember what some of the other kids would say to me in elementary school.

   "You're scaring me!"

   "G-get away!"

   "He's scary..."

   I guess you could say it passed into High School, but now it was worse. I paid them no mind, I didn't really care what they said about me but I didn't stand up for myself because I simply zoned out their words. It would lead me to being physically harmed, but to me, the moment you hit someone you automatically lose. Although, I would have to hide it from my Uncle...he worries too much...I do appreciate what he's doing for me though.

   Sighing, I stood up and wiped down my pants with my hands to get rid of any wrinkles, my school was very keen on being presentable all the time. I did go against the dress code in my own way, they didn't care as I was an outcast. I took my hat laying on top of my dressed, putting it on my head and walked out. It was going to be a long day like everyday, not like I cared anyway.

   By the time I was downstairs, he was waiting for me with an annoyed look. I walked past him and out the door, it was about a 10 minute walk to the train station and it arrived in 15 so I better hurry. Uncle couldn't drive me, his work was the opposite direction. We waved each other goodbye and I promised I would be home before 7, as it gets dark by then.

   It was mildly hot outside, I hated my school uniform, I couldn't wait for summer uniforms but even those weren't great. I brushed it aside and made my way to the train station, my hands in my pockets as I slid my fingers over the phone in my pocket.

   On my way there, many families walked past me with their children and pets. They didn't notice me but one of the children tripped and fell over beside me, she started crying and I stopped in place. I looked down at her...feeling nothing. Her wet eyes were an inconvenience...I should of kept walking. However, I knelt down and helped her up, she looked pleased until I opened my mouth "Crying will get you nowhere" in my dead voice. She looked at me with teary eyes and started to cry more. So much for helping.

   "Sorry for the trouble, Young man." A woman rushed towards us, the little girl ran to her and hid behind her legs. I was only trying to help, you're welcome brat.