Kaede Akamatsu has no faith in humanity; and she's determined to fix that in her own special way, no matter how long it may take. Cover edited by me (idk how to do backgrounds LMAOOO) Pre-Game and Talentswap AU. Fic written for the 2k21 Saimatsu Gift Exchange. Cross-posted to AO3 and FF.Net Started: 7/6/21 Completed: 7/16/21

Major Danganronpa V3 spoilers: avert your eyes if you want to steer clear of spoilers! I do not own any properties pertaining to the art and characters. This is simply for fun where I can put my head canon into words. This story is inspired by v3hisa121's "The Continuation of Goodbyes Between You and Me". Shuichi Saihara, Maki Harukawa, and Himiko Yumeno have ended the 53rd season of Danganronpa, and are bracing themselves for the outside world. Meanwhile, Kaede Akamatsu has returned to the real world immediately after her demise in Danganronpa. She has no recollection of her time in Danganronpa, and has seemingly forgotten everything. At least, that's how it's supposed to be... This story will revolve primarily around the perspective of Shuichi Saihara and Kaede Akamatsu

After surviving the V3 killing game, Shuichi, Maki, and Himiko wake up to a place they haven't seen before...and are treated to a hopeful surprise, but even after their wonderful surprise, it seems as though the killing game isn't over just yet...

"Don't try and help me Kaede. Please...don't..." - - - - - All throughout his school life, Shuichi Saihara has been bullied severely by the Ouma squad. Both his parents had also passed away leaving him all alone and making it hard for him to survive on his own. Suddenly, someone from the Ouma squad decides to approach Shuichi after all the bullying that has happened and realises what she has done. But everytime the girl approaches him, they always prevent her making interactions with him. Will Shuichi be able to forgive her easily? TW: Bullying, swearing, self-harm, depression, suicide. (DEPRESSION AND SELF HARM BASED ON REAL EXPERIENCES).

Kaede Akamatsu joins Hopes Peak Academy only to find a boy who becomes her best friend, Shuichi Saihara. With friends, enemies, and a hidden past, how will Kaede and Shuichi find out what their relationship holds?

A Hopes Peak Academy without despair? Shuichi Saihara and Kaede Akamatsu are first years at Hopes Peak Academy and together they get through their high school life in the most prestigious school in the nation. Shuichi Saihara is the Ultimate Detective that definitely needs a little bit of a confidence boost. He has doubts if an apprentice detective like him can really be considered the Ultimate Detective. Kaede Akamatsu is the Ultimate Pianist that has a bunch of confidence! But, she does talk about piano a lot, making her feel annoying. Watch as they expand their relationship together as they get through their troubles. Non Despair AU, and obvious spoiler warnings :P Cover photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/849210073483338048/ (i think this is the original ?? i tried to reverse image search it but i couldnt find another one so i guess this is it.)