A/N: Thank you for all your replies to my PM. I will feature more Free Time in the following chapter. I will back to any replies if you have asked a question. I have been very busy with work and studying so please don't think I am ignoring any messages.
Danganronpa: Spine Tower
Chapter 1: Despair Documentary
Soundtrack: Despair Syndrome 2 [Dangan Ronpa OST]
Imprisoned in a sickening new reality, sixteen of us mysterious woke up in a tower hundreds and thousands feet up from the ground. What we must do to escape? Kill of course, so the toy bear puts it. But apparently killing is too easy. If we chose to kill we must also escape our crimes unidentified, that was the tricky part.
All of this was complete bullshit to me. I would never kill!
The following day we united under the prospect of hope, adamant that we will get through this together. I was cautious signing a student contract as a promise not to commit to such a crime but then I was relieved I did because there was no way I was going to kill. It just wasn't in me…
Or so I thought.
I lay in the depths of darkness, wielding a dangerous weapon, grinding my teeth anxiously, coated in a slimy layer of sweat… waiting for an opening strike.
Soundtrack: Paused
…That's right, tonight… I am going to kill!
…
40 Hours earlier…
- FLOOR 32 –
DORMS
KEN'S ROOM
Soundtrack: Beautiful Days [Dangan Ronpa OST]
"Ken, Ken, wake up!"
I heard a frustrated growl as my eyes began to capture the familiar, yet unpleasant surroundings of my room.
Here I was hoping to my cuddled up to Sayuri in a hotel room. Where's the morning sex, the breakfast in bed, the cool air whipping from out the window?
I grunted in sheer disappointment to have woken up in what I believed was a long nightmare. But yeah, this is my unfortunate new reality, ugh…
"Sleepy head, you slept right through Monokuma's morning announcement!" Kairu mocked me slamming a pillow across my head.
"Okay, okay, okay! I'm wake" I assured her, sluggishly getting out of my bead.
"About damn time man," she moaned. "Pull up your jeans I can see your underwear!"
"Nice of you to notice," I teased catching a glimpse of her cheeks turn rosy pink.
"Uggh…" she snarled, turning way. "If we don't hurry, captain Bullet is going to come barging through the door."
"I'm almost positive the door will beat him up," I joked eliciting a brief chuckle from tomboyish girl.
- FLOOR 28 –
CANTEEN; KITCHEN; LAUNDRY
CANTEEN
We made our way to the canteen and faced a tough nut wall of students frowning down at us.
We can't be that late surely?
"Are you two delinquents going to provide a lame excuse for why you are both late?" an authoritarian Bullet asked us sarcastically, clearly not impressed by our late attendance.
"I tried my best, trust me, but Ken slept like a bear," Kairu justified narrowing her eyes at me like daggers.
I think the group believes she was knocking at my door, hope she keeps it at that to avoid anybody drawing conclusions from why she is staying in my room.
"The word 'bear' is forbidden whilst in the company of other students!" Bullet reacted in shock horror. "Now, fifty press ups!" he ordered.
"Man, no way!" She barked back.
"A superhero cannot claim to be a superhero if they neglect their surroundings and fail to take notice of the other students, beside Ken and Kairu, were missing," Gina mocked him.
She was right, neither Daisuke or Neith were at the 'morning ceremony', so Bullet calls it.
"I can accept why the cursed one has refused to make it to our morning ceremony," he said. I believed he referred to Neith. "However, where is my counterpart?"
Since when was Daisuke his counterpart?
"Are we slowly becoming the justice league or something?" Junsi remarked in disapproval. She waved her hair back, typically like a model and then gazed in admiration at her nails. "I don't want to be part of this group if we end up role-playing like children in these serious circumstances."
"We are *precisely* the justice league," Bullet emphasized "Without justice there is no peace." He quoted posing valiantly.
"Enough of this foolishness," Sophia commanded. Immediately the tone was sliced by her sword-sharp voice. "I'm curious to hear how our development procedures are going to advance now we've explored everywhere on the tower and come to grasps with the reality of our situation."
"Well we were provided with a calendar yesterday, why not come up with ideas so we can fill up our time? It'll keep us busy at least." Hirosuke suggested in a genuine manner reflecting his consideration the welfare of the group.
"WOOOOO HOOOOO!" Sayuri cheered merrily, waving her pompoms in the air. Does she bring them everywhere with her? "We could have pamper nights, buffet meals, star-gazing and camp-outs on the roof! Yippee, I'm so excited!"
"I'd much rather use the time more productively and hunts ghosts so they can help us solve this eerie mystery to the history of this tower," Gina murmured.
"Y'all mut remember that we got rules to folla'," Fukumoto reminded us chewing on some left over bacon. "Camp-outs on the roof is bonkers if we y'all 'member that we must sleep in the dorm area."
"Aaahha, so is ghost hunting," Shogo laughed off Gina's idea. "But, seriously sweetheart, ghost hunting is prohibited after we signed those contracts from yesterday." He informed the disappointed girl.
"Well. While we think of activities to utilize our time in the future, why don't we make use of the facilities provided for us and get to know each other?" Hirosuke recommended.
"I do envy your practical thinking Hirosuke," Rina complimented him. "I would be pleasured to take the time to get to know each of you individually!"
"Does anyone have any exciting contributions to add to the calendar?" Yuko asked, as usual, emphasizing his words with passion.
Soundtrack: Mr. Monokuma's Lesson [Dangan Ronpa OST]
"Contributions?" a distant voice butted in. I was hardly surprised it was Monokuma. Appearing out of nowhere was now expectant.
"Neee-yaaaa!" Yuko jumped.
"What the hell ya want now?!" Fukumoto raged by his presence.
"Are your ears functioned to block out bear-talk?" Monokuma sarcastically criticised. "I would like to offer my friendly services and add a date to this wonderful idea of a calendar!"
"Villain!" Bullet addressed the bear with aggression. "I'm afraid my group does not associate with such criminals," he coldly remarked shunning the bear.
"Attendance at Monokuma's events is compulsory!" He growled.
"Gosh dangit! What cud a bear possibly 'av prepared for us?" Fukumoto asked
"Haven't you scared us enough…?" Alice fretted.
"No, no, nothing to worry about," he badly attempted to reassure us. "In fact I've prepared an event you are all going to thrive on!"
"Well, go on," Junsi prompted impatiently.
"It's a night at the movies of course!" Monokuma announced excitedly.
"Does that mean leaving the tower!?" Rina asked, overwhelmed with sudden euphoria.
"Upuhuhuhuuhu, I pity your hopeful attitude so early in the killing game," the bear patronized the ditzy student. "It will be held in the tower of course," the bear continued much to our disapproval, "on the newly opened floor!"
"What the hell you got in stored for us?" I asked, partially not wanting an answer.
"Let's just say that a bunch of talented students like yourselves are the stars of the show, upuhuhuhu." The bear finished and then disappeared without explaining any more further.
Soundtrack: Beautiful Ruin [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
"A-at l-least we are n-n-not stuck on anything… to do," Juighe bravely inputted dragging us away from our confusion.
"Precisely," Hirosuke agreed. "All though we are all unaware of Monokuma's intention, let's not worry about it yet. If we stick together and use our time wisely and get to know each other than our fighting courage will only become greater."
And that was that. Following Hirosuke's idea to use the time as a foundation for forming friendships I went to my room and contemplated what to do while I await for Monokuma's movie event.
Now what should I do today?
FREE TIME
Soundtrack: Beautiful Days [Dangan Ronpa OST]
Oh! I just remembered I have hold of Neith's and Daisuke's movie tickets. I'll see what they're up to.
/ E-HANDBOOK / OPEN /
+ Rules
- Map
FLOOR 33 [Rooftop] Neith; Sayuri
FLOOR 32 [Dorms] Daisuke; Gina; Sophia; Juighe
FLOOR 31 [Kitchen] Alice [Canteen] Fukumoto; Hirosuke
FLOOR 30 [Ballroom] Junsi; Shogo
FLOOR 29 [Supermarket] Bullet; Rina
FLOOR 28 [Lecture Theatre] Yuko; Kairu
+ Report Card
/ E-HANDBOOK / CLOSE /
Free Time Event [1]
- FLOOR 32 –
DORMS
DAISUKE'S ROOM
*knock *knock*
His room was like an electronic hardware store, except messy. His games were in piles in the form of a mountain ready for avalanche. He had a huge stereo I truly admired… if only I could hear my own music play through it, I'd have something to take me back to my old reality *sigh*.
"*yawn*…Yo… duuude," he greeted half-asleep. "What's brought ya to gamers' grotto?"
Shall I spend time with Daisuke? [Yes] / No
"Gurghhhh…" he grunted.
"What's up?" I queried. "I've not woken you up have I?"
"No way dude, I'm pretty glad you came!" He raised his head back up confusing me with a mysterious and brazen smile. "It sometimes gets a tad boring when playin' on ya own. I'm used to ownin' the online gaming community boards. Aha he he." He guffawed boastfully.
I get it. He's going to kidnap me and hold me hostage in his room and call me his new gaming playmate.
I grabbed a wireless controller from his dusty and cluttered desk. How has it got so dusty already? "Okay, I guess I can crush some zombies for a while." I raised a competitive smile and we spent the morning and early afternoon co-operating as we took down some seriously bad ass zombies. It was no surprise that he rallied up the most points. I didn't even have to look at the screen to know this. He often excitedly yelled out those points and teasing me when mine feel considerably below his.
Despite his competitiveness I managed to draw him out of his lazy shell. Today, I felt we became closer.
Shall I give Daisuke a present? [Yes] / No – [Gaming wheel accessory]
"Cheers dude," he thanked.
"No probs, anything to get you out that dozy state" I replied, chuckling.
"Heyyy…" he sighed in disapproval. "Is that how I appear?" he questioned, "cocooned in some gaming world with a personality as slow paced as turtle."
"Well…," I awkwardly stopped before spitting out the truth. "You just have a relaxed personality and always appear half-asleep," I justified with a bank-handed compliment, unintentional of course.
"Gaming takes a lot responsibility man," he declared in a groaning manner. "The gaming culture is very competitive and if I'm not on top of my game, there are risks ya know… such as being dethroned from the leader boards by some random Japanese kid." He explained.
I never thought of the gaming kingdom to take up so much responsibility and commitment. He must have it tough to have the uncertainty that when he wakes up each morning he could have his winning crown taken off him.
"Sounds though," I replied. "What about the gaming world do you enjoy the most then?" I asked. "Scoring top points in the majority of games?" I guessed.
"Not at all," he said. "You know why I like playing games so much? Because when I do, it feels like I'm in a different world. I can forget about everything for a while and just... play the game."
"I hardly ever play video games, so I can't imagine what it feels like," I reasoned.
"When I was a kid, I used t' live in the virtual reality of the game and spend hours in that world. When I became recognized for my talent, it almost as if that got taken away. My reason for gaming changed as my title took on the responsibility of being the best of the best." He explained. "So although this experience is pretty frightening, at least I can escape in the video game world… so in a way I am quite thankful I can take a break from the competitive gaming culture."
"I never knew games could satisfy the gamer in so many ways," I admitted awed by the gaming world.
"Sorry if I seem a little out of it or spout nonsense sometimes. I just get in the zone so much when playing that I don't notice the time. There are even days when I don't even get an hour of sleep!" He justified, chuckling slightly.
I left Daisuke to embrace himself in the world of gaming.
E-HANDBOOK UPDATED!
/ E-HANDBOOK / OPEN /
+ Rules
+ Map
- Report Card [OPEN]
- DAISUKE
|| Daisuke originally played video games for the purpose of escapism, only then did he have the button mashing skill to become the ultimate video gamer. He has described how his position is very fragile as the video gaming industry is huge. ||
[Level 1 == Level 2!]
/ E-HANDBOOK / CLOSE /
I suppose I have more time to kill before the day draws to a close.
Free Time Event [2]
- FLOOR 33 –
ROOFTOP
"Hey, what da fuck you want?" He forcefully asked. "Don't ask me to sign another fucking contract, or ya will face a grizzly fate." He threatened staring at me with his eyes buried underneath his cap.
Shall I spend time with Neith? [Yes] / No
In his violent and hasty mood he engrossed me in scenarios in which he bullied children right the way from nursery. Guess his talent is more genetic than skilled. Whatever it was, I found some of the stories amusing, despite feeling sorry for the victims who all seemed to be those weaker than him. Today, I felt we became closer.
Shall I give Neith a present? [Yes] / No – [Punching Bag]
"Grrrr… I suppose that will do… ur… thanks," he thanked. "Ken!" He caught my attention like a gunshot. *gulp*. "Tell me about the Royal Blue Bandits."
Did he ask me or just order me? Hold on! He's actually interested in my talent. Here I thought he'd rather spend his time bullying.
"Um… well I basically started the group with my friends when I was younger. Initially I wanted to become the face of the group-"
"Okay! That's enough…" he interrupted as if I spoke as long as he did about his childhood reminiscence of bullying. "I played on the drums." He revealed.
"Wow, I would never expect you to be interested in any other hobby," I responded surprised. "So how did it go?"
He doesn't look like the musician type… however I can imagine him thumping the drums violently and I couldn't predict more right…
"Well I smashed up the little piece of shit of course!" He revealed, laughing eccentrically.
I assumed he wouldn't have the patience to learn…
"Um… why?" I curiously, but cautiously asked.
"I played them for half a year and then they were shit! I got bored of smacking down my fists on the drums. I didn't want to hear how violent I could get I wanted to see the violence!" He revealed.
He exceeded my expectations… I thought drumming would have lasted him a day or two…
"Did that end your interest in musical instruments then?" I asked.
"Nah, I used the drums to slam-dunk 'em on some kids who needed a lesson." He revealed, his eyes sparking with electricity.
I laughed awkwardly but mostly felt forced to respond in an encouraging way to his violent behaviour. "I suppose I could congratulate your imagination to use the drums for different purposes."
"Hmph. You best not tell any fucker what I just said," he threatened me. "I could always use your guitar strings to wrap ya around in, heh heh," he chuckled.
And following our conversation, I remained tight-lipped mostly because I was worried about the safety of my guitar. I only had one!
E-HANDBOOK UPDATED!
/ E-HANDBOOK / OPEN /
+ Rules
+ Map
- Report Card [OPEN]
- NEITH
|| Neith has approached other hobbies besides bullying. One of which is drumming. He played it for a short while before losing his patience and incorporating this newfound hobby into his bullying practices. ||
[Level 1 == Level 2!]
/ E-HANDBOOK / CLOSE /
Soundtrack: Paused
*ding dong ding dong*
"Rodents… I-I mean students, kayakakaka! Make your way down to the movie theater on floor 27!" Akaneko's voice cackled through the monitor.
Soundtrack: Despair Syndrome 1 [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
My body instantly felt light and numb following my announcement but my thoughts were animated.
What film could this be? Surely if he wants us to kill each other he wouldn't be showing us some blockbuster premiere…
Me and Kairu exchanged worrying glances and briefly guessed on what could be in store for us. Hesitantly, we approached floor 27.
- FLOOR 27 –
CINEMA RECEPTION; SCREEN 1
CINEMA RECEPTION
Me and Kairu were the first here, but students quickly piled in. Most of us seemed to drag ourselves here, while others poured into the room full of energy.
"Popcorn!" Rina exclaimed merrily. Without any hesitation, considering the new surroundings, she filled up a bag. Is she brave or just stupid? "We can share this one Bullet," she smiled.
I quickly copied her idea and grabbed her popcorn and positioned myself next to Sayuri. Her smile was probably as sweet as the taste of the popcorn.
"Let's see what NC-17 movie Monokuma has prepared for us," Shogo voiced. "Are we all erect?"
"I'm assuming you mean 'ready' to go in?" Kairu spat.
Shogo just chuckled as usual and we slowly entered the dark room.
Soundtrack: Paused
SCREEN 1
Soundtrack: Despair Syndrome 1 [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
I was expecting it be decorated to Monokuma's liking; such black and white wallpaper and props to reinforce some sort of creepy ambience. However it appeared normal. Ruby cushioned seats were line up before an enormous projector screen and the temperature felt pleasantly comfortable. Considering it felt relaxed, all of us sat closely next to each other as if we were all deep-down slightly weary of what was going to happen.
"Oi, Ken pass me some popcorn," Hirosuke asked. He scooped a handful out and crushed them within his mouth. "Mmmmm… su'ary and chrun'y!" he spoke with a mouthful.
"Eww, don't speak while your mouth is full," Junsi criticised, cringingly leaning away from what looked like a starved gorilla feasting on a snack.
"W-what d-d-do you think th-they might have in… um… store for us," Juighe quavered throwing his bangs over his eyes.
"Let's hope it isn't a cliché horror movie they don't do the poltergeists, demons or evil spirits any justice," Gina said licking popcorn like a cat.
"It's probably a reward for us since we've kept the tower clean and followed Mr. Bear's rules," Rina guess oblivious to the fact that the bear wants us to kill each other.
And from that point onwards, 'Mr. Bear's' voice caught our attention.
Soundtrack: Mr. Monokuma's Tutoring [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
"Greetings guests," Monokuma voice appearing at the front of the cinema screen. "Are we all sitting comfortably? Popcorn at hand and drinks ready?" He asked us, but none of us responded. "From all that munching I take it you are all ready to see tonight's movie!"
But what the hell was the movie?
"Duuuudes, can I just fall asleep? *yawn*" Daisuke stretched out like a cat and slouched back into a lazy posture.
"No!" Monokuma growled. His rough and scratchy tone summoned Daisuke to shoot up into a sharper position, "If you doze off to sleep than you will miss the motive."
Huh? What is a motive?
"Explain what you mean by motive?" An inquisitive Yuko asked, leaning forward and pushing up his glasses.
"Upuhuhuhu, you're interested in the motive but not so much the movie? You humans become more complex every day."
I could see from the corner of my eye the tension build in Neith as his muscles suddenly began to expand.
"URRRAAGGH!" He roared. It still amazed me how such an aggressive growl came out of some so petite. "Stop playing games with us and SPIT OUT THE FUCKING TRUTH!"
"I'm not part of any game, if you haven't realised by now it's the sixteen of you taking part in the killing game," Monokuma reminded us tilting his head in a patronizing manner.
"Blast you villain! We've all agreed that killing won't happen in Bullet's watch." Bullet vowed striking a conflicting pose against Monokuma. "It's GAME OVER for you!"
"Well things have been so despairingly boooooooooring around here, which is why a motive has been put in place to say change the tempo of the game or to get all you little chess pieces scrambling about the board like ants!" The bear explained excitedly.
"I assume this cinema venue will showcase this motive?" Sophia asked.
"Well of course!" The bear chirped. "I didn't bring you down here just for the fun of it!"
Akaneko dressed in a top hat and a torn black suit appeared beside his master.
"I Akaneko, the loyal servant of Master Monokuma and the air to be the leader of despair, present to you a horrific, documentary of 28 student's lives as they took their first steps into Hope's Peak Academy! Sit back, relax-" the cat stopped as he was interrupted with popcorn bouncing onto his head.
"GAH! Get on with it, HA HA HA!" Hirosuke chuckled throwing more popcorn to the back of his throat.
We all erupted in a cheer of laughter at Akaneko's expense obviously not taking his speech seriously.
"MEOW!" Akaneko burbled. "I was just about finished!" He walked off stage and vanished following a hail storm of popcorn being launched at him. Then, finally the black screen changed into a misty grey colour becoming bright and brighter until it was blinding white.
This was when all the joking ended… what we was about to see… well let's just say an NC-17 rating was clearly a on a bar to low.
Despair Documentary
- based on true events (obviously, upuhuhuhu)
The majority of students in this film died from homicidal acts. Anything you see tonight… please… try it at home.
And after that bizarre message we immediately jumped into a scene which looked as if it was halfway through a movie… the music was like what played when opening a music-box to see a ballerina skating in the centre.
Soundtrack: All Star Apologies 16 Bit [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
*knock knock*
The knocks were loud and echoed throughout the room.
LEON (entering a bedroom): Huh, Sayaka?
LEON: Wh-where are you? Why did you call me in here?
I saw a blue hair girl hiding amongst the shadows in the room.
Do I know her?
Slowly she tiptoed out the shadows wielding some weapon tightly in her hand.
Wait is that a knife!?
Suddenly she launched for fiery-red hair guy with a kitchen knife.
LEON: Sayaka! What the heck are you doing!?
Sayaka didn't give Leon the opportunity to attempt to calm her down and in his defence he immediately he swiped out a practice sword to counter her attack.
*snap*
The sound of breaking bones crackled in the cinema.
Sayaka held her damaged arm burdened with a limp wrist…
LEON: Gimme that knife, bitch!
SAYAKA: AAAAH!
Tables had turned. The panic in Sayaka's face confirmed this. The knife was snatched away from her by Leon.
SAYAKA: Nnnn…
SAYAKA: P-please I didn't mean to harm you… I was…
But before she could finish her sentence of plead, the killer charged at her. Sayaka quickly locked herself into the bedroom's toilet, but failed by the force of Leon.
*kreeeeen*
I pushed myself back in my chair, and the popcorn rolled off my lap. *gulp*.
Leon stood before Sayaka, his shadow sinister and his stance threatening and domineering. The two exchanged a lengthy glance at one another. Sayaka was like a frightened puppy. Leon was demonic. His bulging eyes revealed sudden excitement and triumph
He plunged the knife into her stomach and then the screen was drenched in red liquid. Sayaka released a blood curdling scream that rung like a fire alarm in the cinema room. Slowly it the scream faded out, but I could still hear it.
Th-this is so graphic… one's initial thought would be that the characters in this movie were actors. But that was impossible!
It was impossible, b-because… I knew her…
It was Sayaka Maizono!
As beginning musicians, my band, the 'Royal Blue Bandits', were supporting acts, simply opening the gig for her and her idol group… ugh… what was the group's name!?
Soundtrack: Paused
The movie followed with several more killings such as heavy blows to head, then a double murder, then suicide, then an explosion, then another stabbing… ugh it went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on… until all there was left was a black screen, a silent room and my head replaying the killings until they formed concrete images.
…
…
Soundtrack: Welcome to Despair Academy [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
"See this as um… foreshadowing the events that will happen during your time in Spine Tower, upuhuhuhuh!" The bear appeared in the room and his cynical smile rose further and further as he gazed upon our stone cold faces. None of us responded for a while, we were still reeling in what happened in the movie and comparing the similarities to our own reality. Popcorn continued to roll off our seats and pop trickled down their stands.
"THAT'S INSAAAAANE!" Hirosuke's roar tore the ambience in the room. "No one here in the right mind would consider such a thing!"
"Tee hee, I bet some of you have already considered killing a fellow student," the bear tittered teasingly. "At least you're all stocked up with fresh ideas! Made it a little easier I see, upuhuhu!"
He's not fazed at all by our defensiveness or by our close bonds. Is he really that confident that a killing is going to happen? I mean just from watching the documentary, during both school trips had more than one student killed. Are well all capable of this?
"Please. Let's not use what we have witnessed in the documentary to evaluate ourselves," Yuko advised, his hands trembling as he propped up his glasses. "We are nothing like them," he said unconvinced, "they all must have had some of mental illness before arriving to the school."
"Yuko, don't delude yourself," Junsi chastised. "You are a reporter and I'm confident that you have interviewed some of these students especially in the entertainment business, like Sayaka Maizono for instance."
"I-I…" Yuko was speechless from the Junsi's truth. "Don't be negative!"
"I j-just… want confirmation that what we just saw was r-real." Junsi choked.
"They were normal talented people like yourselves with no intention to kill. Boy does this documentary show how domineering it can be living in despair, upuhuhuhu," the bear aggravated. "Every single one of you have the potential to kill it is just knowing which buttons to press, AHAHAHA! He guffawed.
He made us feel powerless as if our conscious was beginning to get lost in a dark cloudy sky. 'Just knowing which buttons to press,' it was almost as if we were robots and he was a technician controlling us. How could a stuffed animal have so much control over us? But as the documentary unpleasantly reminded me… we could potentially be all born killers.
"Please stop with your attempts to brainwash us!" Rina urged sorrowful.
"Brainwash?" the bear questioned curiously. "I would have thought this movie educated you to believe that the intention to kill is simply evolutionary. It's how humans cope with stressful situations. A bear on the other hand… upuhuhuhu. I wonder how long it will take for you all to crack by the pressure of despair!" After his attempt to manipulate us, the bear vanished.
The silence returned only to cause a panic of worry.
What was everyone thinking? What happened to the rapturous atmosphere? Has it changed the perspective?
Slowly, sounds collectively came back to me, the crunching of popcorn beneath our feet, wet footsteps as we left a trail of fizzy pop from our seats to leave through the cinema doors. What I didn't hear was a single voice.
Soundtrack: Paused
I went back to my room almost forgetting that Kairu was currently staying in my room. Should she really be in my room after watching that?
What IF that movie has brainwashed her? Should I be so worried about her? Or more worried about myself?
Soundtrack: Despair Syndrome 1 [Dangan Ronpa 2 OST]
I lay in bed scarred with the bloody imagery from the movie. Was it really Sayaka? I was missing my life, all my friends, family, my loyal fans; I had so much hope back in my normal reality. I want to get out of here now, away from this madness. These people are strangers, I don't care for any of them… they're just other talented people. What are they worth to me? Are they worth making friends with until I die?
It was beginning to dawn on me…
This is not my reality. This is a game!
And maybe I should start playing it!
To be continued...