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Looks like Kogami will be spending sometime with Akagi this Chapter, but first let's see how our "guest" are doing in this game. Hopefully no one has died yet.

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You never had a choice...

CHAPTER 1 BEGIN!!!

With the final words I spoke in the state of panic between the guest, everyone just began to go around in different places or even leaking tears in their despairing eyes. I knew this may have sounded harsh but this was the reality I was living while surviving the Tragedy. Everyone must be able to overcome this distress in order to survive unless they want to be eaten alive by Monokuma or outside Monokumas...



Yami: You sure don't mince words when you talk about the issues we face.

Kogami: Your one to talk, you said something similar or even worse than my words.

Yami: Well that's because that's the reality of things. We shouldn't try to fight it.

Kogami: And that's exactly why I said it to, in order to have everyone face what there confronting right now. Monokuma and this Mutual Killing Game.

Yami: Still...we should have been a bit more gentle with them. They must have never face something like this.

Kogami: You sound very different from a typical assassin. Are you sure that your one?

Yami: Careful, I may end up doing what Monokuma told us to do, and then you might get a glimpse of Darkness.

Kogami: That must be your assassin name, and I would be careful about saying things like that since this game murder is the key of winning, but there can only be one winner so now want it means.

Yami: I know, it's just whoever did this is going to be my main priority once we get out. And if they know there record then they'll know wants coming to them.

Kogami: I guess I should be careful next time I see you outside. I wouldn't like the mess I envision.

Blood and blood and blood and more blood...

Yami: Then we should never meet again then. Though it would sadden me to be away from someone who I have some sort of feeling of being a potential ally.

Kogami: Nice to know the heart isn't in the deep darkness inside you. I appreciate the gesture.

Yami: Just don't do anything funny towards me while we're here.

Kogami: I doubt anything would make you laugh but alright...

...

Yami the way see her is the girl who has killed for many purposes but still contain a tender heart of kindness. That is something not fitting for an assassin, but for a person. I can see her as one of the few people here who despite occupation will not make an attempted murder unless it must be done. Killing or even stopping the mastermind would be the main thing to set her of as person ready to spill blood, but if it doesn't concern them then she won't make the move. She won't get killed either by someone, except if she chooses to die or put this on a more grand scheme. But a thing won't happen quite early, most probably near the end of this story, if she does die which m analysis says she won't likely.

...

Light: And what are you two talking about there?

Yami: We don't need to say, it's none of your concern.

Light: It is since murder can happen here anytime and the last thing I need is an assassin making a move.

Yami: It's understandable that my job makes me sound like somebody who'll jump to the offer, but I'm more interested in taking down Monokuma then anything.

Light: I see and I'm guessing whoever they are has been marked a target?

Yami: Exactly, now I would like to left alone. A good book might help me calm me down or maybe even takoyaki. I love takoyaki.

Which she says in a very cold and unmoving mask while she walks away. I can see why she was chosen to play this game...

Light: And you what do you have to say for yourself?

Kogami: That I am Logami Richiko and Ultimate Puzzle Solver?

Light: No I mean the thing with Monokuma are you going to take the offer.

Do you think anyone will say yes?

Kogami: I don't know, I might consider but only if that's the only thing left. If you want to dissuade me then you are given the time to do it in this location at this time. But if my watch says five minutes later then we'll be done with conversation.

Light: Very well, five minutes is actually more than enough time.

Now, will it? I can't wait to see you make your move in this puzzle called a conversation...

Light: For starters, there is good reason not take the offer of Monokuma.

Kogami: Give me a reason that is not a duh. It wouldn't be a good method to convince me otherwise.

Light: Probably the most convincing thing I could tell you that wasn't noticed by many would be...everyone has decided to keep an eye on you.

SHOCKER! MONOKUMA KNOWS ME AND THEY PAY ATTENTION TO ME FOR THAT! GEEZ THAT SUCH A SURPRISE!!!

Kogami: I did notice and I expected it. So that isn't much of a convincing argument.

Light: Who says it was because they were suspicious of you?

And that there is a good start in getting me intrigued. Now I'm willing to listen to him a little more.

Kogami: I would like to hear more.

Light: Because of your talent for puzzle solving people think of you as some sort of hope for them.

That is a word I don't hear people use to describe me every day, that's for the Hope Bringer in the Asian Region...

Kogami: How does becoming good in sudoku or crossword can give hope to the everyday people?

Light: First of all none of these guys are the everyday people and second this is clearly a reference to the typical mansion murder game. While it may seem like a murder mystery, it's actually one big puzzle that the survivors must solve before they lose there life.

Kogami: So because my talent is solving puzzles, they expect me to be someone to be capable of helping everyone escape.

Light: At least in time before somebody here will take Monokuma's bait and commit a planned murder.

Yeah because the time it takes someone to lose composure is actually not that much with the things I've seen.

Kogami: And that's why you ask me if I would kill someone, because what if this beacon of hope becomes the first dreaded nightmare of the others, how should we deal with that?

Light: Looks like you see my logic then. Is that enough dissuasion to get you on our side? I rather have you as an ally then an enemy we need to take down.

Or in your head a pawn rather than an enemy knight?

Kogami: I am mostly convinced, but the heart may change at any given moment, remember while trying to deal with me.

Light: Believe me, I don't intend to forget at all. Now I have someone else I need to question, and then I can show you that my talent is genuine and not something just given to me. [Leave]

...

Light Yagami a very dangerous and ambitious man who will crush whatever it takes to reach his goal. If your his ally then be prepared to do what he wants as he has the tongue and charisma to get people to do his wishes and for the opposing forces, well you need to have an Ultimate Chessmaster analytical prowess ti compete against him. I wouldn't be surprised if he will be one of the most difficult people here to get peg as a killer. and if he was then it would be a time that is perfect for his grand scheme meaning when most of us aren't around anymore. However that may be a reason for him to be killed by someone, his own intelligence blinds him to the sheer determination any of these might unleash when commingling a murder. I don't think he'll be taken to the underworld soon, he's not the type to go out first.

Kogami: And with that, I am out people to talk to. From what I can tell it seems Yami is trying to stay calm and think of something to take down the mastermind, but Light is a complete enigma. I don't think it's murder but he has something up in his sleeve with the way he talks. Possibly forming an army of chess pieces to his bidding for his end game.

Sousuke: Sounds like your discussing about a potentially dangerous enemy. may I hear more insight about this?

Kogami: Sousuke would you believe me if I say anyone here could be considered a very dangerous obstacle if they turn against us?

Sousuke: I...I wouldn't want to, but a soldier should never deny the possibility unless they want to end up being dead in the battlefield.

Kogami: And now you understand what to do here to survive, try to do your best to survive and not end up being killed since I know you won't kill someone here.

Sousuke: With all due respect I have to decline one of the things you have reported.

Kogami: You won't kill somebody?

Sousuke: Negative! I'm talking about the just trying to survive here, that isn't going to be my end goal.

Kogami: I only suggested that I never said it was your end goal.

Sousuke: With all due respect I want to clear everything up.

Kogami: The thing about your end goal I suppose.

Sousuke: Exactly my fellow comrade!!! I want to explain what I want to do.

You have the permission, sir!!! Just make sure it's not ideal rambling and ranting.

[Talk to Sousuke]

Sousuke: I know this may seem abrupt, but I rather fight Monokuma over the other students.

Kogami: Anyone else would, but like us, they don't have the power to oppose Monokuma. Were just a bunch of people kidnapped by him in order to play his cruel and twisted game.

Sousuke: I know, and if anyone is too scared to face that criminal then I can't really force them to fight. Even I am afraid of that thing's power.

If you knew everything that thing did to the outside world, you would be wise to think like this.

Kogami: But you did say you wouldn't take a life of another student, is that your way of opposing Monokuma? Another bad news for you, but Monokuma would most likely try to make you a prime target for any potential killers here.

Sousuke: He can try, but I won't let taking my life easy. If he tries to turn everyone against me, then that's fine since I am going to face the enemy onward no matter how dangerous.

Kogami: But your reign will end the moment you end up killing a student who goes after you.

Sousuke: You don't need to worry. I've been trained to fight people without killing so experience is going to help me.

But desperation is something you don't see in a war zone, only in a garden of madness.

Kogami: Will that training be enough to take me down? Even if we were to fight in the center of the mind.

Sousuke: Whether physical or mind, it will be a battle that might take any opposition to a surprise. I'm not trying to be prideful, but the commanders that trained me were war heroes so I'm confident with what they thought.

Kogami: Something I should ever consider if I went evil.

Sousuke: And besides I'll try to get the guests to help me in this battle. If they don't want then it's fine, but if they do then I'll make sure we will make this fight as difficult for Monkuma as we can.

Kogami: Sound like a revolutionist trying to oppose a dictator, maybe you should have been called the Ultimate Rebel.

Sousuke I appreciate the jokes, but I will never leave the battlefield. I'll keep fighting for those I believe in till my life comes to an end.

When I first heard that, I thought he was a blood-hungry killer, now I know he's a blood-hungry patriot. Is that any better?

Kogami: Who knows? Your life may end here.

Sousuke: Still being called an Ultimate Rebel, that sounds like a terrorist. I would never want to be labeled that for the sake of the people I care and for the crew. [Leave]

Kogami: Who said I was joking...

Sousuke Sagara, how do I think of him? For started he's quite a soldier which fits his title otherwise I'll be giving up on Monokuma's standard of making sense or just being completely random. He shows the courageousness of a warrior ready to be slain and burnt once the soldiers give him a stupid and painfully bloody death through either torture or just sheer bad luck. He has the determination of a gamer never wanting to give up on a challenge even if it meant ruining any chance of them making a good relation with someone outside a bunch of CG. He has the strength and experience to know how to avoid a trap or get yourself into a pit which then leads to a bucket of cement to bury you with the gravel. My inner head I only know this example because of the world I live in! Don't judge me!!!

I think he won't die in a straight fight or in a gunfight, but if it was a trap that was something creative or imaginative, or uses a completely BS with an item Monokuma just made during the Tragedy!!! Which means very likely a target for death traps. He never said that he was a capable trap dodger, something you need to have when dealing with the fires of Despair. Now for killing, he said that he will always do his best not to kill his enemies slash students after his head. While I believe he will keep his words of not killing, that doesn't mean he won't cause an accident that may or may not lead to a murder. A disaster like this would probably make Sousuke feel like reliving old flashbacks to escape flash-present which is uncharacteristic to a man who would be willing to throw his life for the other students.

Kogami: Looks like the students have been split into two group. The group who plans to keep their distance from others because they feel the distrust between each other and the ones who wish to be together in camaraderie to face off Monokuma.

Good luck with that group, they'll need it to take him down. I should also be careful about seeing how my connection with Monokuma could get me killed.

Kogami: I don't know what I should do while being trap here...maybe wait at a place a lot of them will go sooner or later.

The only one I can think of right now is the kitchen. With how long the entire prologue for the guest was, I would be surprised if none of them feel like eating.

Kogami: Still was it a good idea to make the dining room and kitchen the same place. I guess if you want to do entertaining cooking then be my guest, but no one here is an Ultimate Chef and the one who was is somebody I would rather not eat from since last times encounter.

[Move to Kitchen]

Kogami: And with that, I already see a group of three here so a good sign. I would say it's girl talk but with Nagisa there along with Maki and Moka this has become a mix gender discussion.

I wonder if they're talking about anything good or at least not full of despair like Monokuma.

[Talk to Moka]

Kogami: So what are you guys up to?

Moka: Oh! Kogami I didn't realize you got here! We were just talking about Monokuma and what he's up to.

Maki: You see we were thinking about who Monokuma could be and rethinking about our past might give us a suspect.

Nagisa: Personally I think it might be the scientist who ruined my teacher's life. He would do something like this for sure.

Moka: I know a group of people who might be willing to do this, but none of them would make the place were staying this nice. Then again it might because they couldn't find a place to trap us in...no they could have hidden us in one of their castles.

Maki: I got no leads on who Monokuma could be. I had a few rivals, but none who is as powerful as Monokuma.

Not surprising I would probably tell them it's definitely not one of those guys, but they seem to be more open to each other so my mouth is going to stay sealed for now.

Nagisa: I wonder why would us three be chosen to be captured by that robot and the organization behind it. I might see a reason for me seeing how my life was back at school, but an idol and a girl with a split personality doesn't belong in the picture.

Moka: What do you mean?

Nagisa: It's nothing just that I live in a very weird school. Something most kids never experience in their life.

Moka: Really? Mine is too, but the reason might not be so great to hear. I don't think I want to explain it since you probably won't believe me.

Maki: Why? Is it a mental hospital or for people with split personality?

Kogami: You are way too tactless about this Maki. I would slap you, but I don't want to get slap back by someone with a shaking fist.

Moka: Noooooo...it's weird but not for the obvious reasons. I might tell you later if we get out of here.

Nagisa: That is if we can the place Monokuma locked us up is way too secure to escape from.

Kogami: Monokuma having an iron fortress... why did I expect more Monokuma memorabilia here? Hopefully tomorrow we don't see a giant picture of a painted Monokuma.

Nagisa: Speaking of which you do know Monokuma, could you tell us why?

Kogami: I would but I'll explain later. For now, I think it's best if we make something to eat, no one has eaten during the entire time we were here.

Moka: Oh yeah, I guess us four should be the one who does it since we're already here.

Maki: I guess...

Nagisa: I think this might end up getting us trust each other more than before.

Maki: You should really be more cautious next time, being too trusting might end up getting you killed.

Kogami: And not trusting enough might also end up you getting killed...so your wrong too.

I should not have said the last part. Now the awkwardness of the remark has begun and I can never leave the web of discomfort.

You know these guys seem to be taking this more or less better than the groups dealing with the Tragedy. They may have the advantage of not knowing that the entire world has also fell into chaos, but people would still break from this. I've seen it done plenty of times before in my hometown, my region and even the other continents of the world. Nowhere is truly safe from the poisonous gas of the red sky despair.

Moka: Looks like everyone is here now. Thank you for coming to our special dinner.

Shinji: Is this a welcome dinner, I don't really feel like I want to be welcomed at all.

Makise: Your not the only one here Shinji, I never wanted to know about the derange robot that someone thought was alright to make.

Josuke: Regardless we should try to enjoy the dinner these guys made. Let's try to calm ourselves before we make our next move...

Light: The next move...I wonder if this game has already begun and someone has already made a move.

Akagi: Did you say something Light? Was it an issue.

Light: No it's nothing.

I spy with my two little eyes people who are ready to play the Mutual Killing gamble. Let's just make sure none of them decides my head has to be the one to fall off.

Scene: Everyone sitting around a table discussing.

Kogami: Who should I talk to before the next meeting begins. So many good choices with so little time just like a diverse puzzle.

[AKAGI CHOSEN]

Kogami: I'VE FOUND THE ANSWER!!!

Akagi: Kogami is there something you want to discuss?

For some reason I decide to pick her as my first ally, she has a good sense of honor but picking someone who might lose their life here quick isn't really a great idea. Then again murder is the thing no one can expect unless you are the one who did it.

Kogami: I would like to discuss somethings about the game, are you fine with this Akagi?

Akagi: I guess if it makes you feel better then I have no reason to decline. Let's just hope we both can become good companions.

Good companions...if only that can stay true for long...

Kogami: You were kidnaped to this game like the other guest, am I right?

Akagi: I think so...Yeah, when I was doing my duties for an upcoming war I felt like a hand grab me and then I woke up here...

A hand...I don't think anyone could just grab you from a war briefi-

Kogami: You were preparing for a war? You mean a battle against a group of Monokuma trying to reign havoc

Akagi: I never encountered any Monokumas until here. Is there really more than one Monokuma?

Kogami: As painful as it is there is an entire country worth amount of Monokumas running loose and causing a massive amount of despair to the world.

She and I are not from the same area...or was her memory affected which cause her to not memorize those moments...

Kogami: In the end, so many things I own were taken away from them. My home, the busy and routinely life I had, the people I shared my love to and... sometimes I wonder my spirit.

Akagi: So that's why you know Monokuma and he knows you. You were a victim of that thing's actions.

Kogami: I wasn't the only one though. Millions have suffered from him and it was all due to despair. Or from what was told.

Akagi: That is not acceptable! Me and my fleet would gladly fight them to the death for everything they did! I'm so angry that I lost my appetite despite the amazing dinner.

Kogami: Sorry to destroy your appetite, I just answered the questions you had.

And also that part of fighting to the death, I feel like that it would really happen.

Kogami: So you understand the situation this is, trying to fight might end up digging us a grave.

Akagi: Still we have to do something and I am not going to just sit down and let him get away with everything. I know my admiral and he wouldn't let anything like this continue happening.

I thought she was an archer, not a soldier. I guess her fleet has archers in the group which would only make sense if it were mercenary but I feel like it isn't.

Kogami: In the end, your choice is to fight and that motivation for it all is your undying loyalty to the ideals you made with the forces you worked with.

Akagi: I guess and also because I'm afraid that all the good food will go away. I'm always afraid of not having any good food.

Good food: A possible motive to make Akagi kill someone. Must not approach when the time has come.

Kogami: Anyway I think the conversation has to end since it looks like the tactician and soldier are ready to speak among the group.

Akagi: I guess...but I wanted to eat more.

Why does this girl have a very big appetite? I should remember that when I question more about her if I choose to. In the end, she is less of a mystery to me, but not a complete open puzzle that's for sure.

Kogami: So it looks the two people with ambition are about to talk. Let's see what will happen.

Who should I listen to first so I can build up to the other announcement?

(Sousuke/Light)

[LIGHT CHOSEN]

Kogami: I've solved the puzzle!!!

Light: As we all know were trapped by a criminal group using a robot name Monokuma to watch over us.

Koneko: Isn't that obvious. I still can't believe someone was crazy enough to make that thing.

Shinji: You might be surprised what people would be willing to do.

Makise: I have to agree with you on that. Somethings are better never made, their existence could really cause a massive world issue.

Light: Still it doesn't change the fact someone made that thing.

Maki: The question is who would do such a thing. I can only imagine it a person who has plenty of money and resources.

Yuno: It doesn't matter! I'll make sure whoever that person is I will make them pay!

Death: Don't lose yourself! If you do then that thing will just get what he wants!

Yuno: But...he...

Light: If you really want to escape then are you going to do what he wants? To kill someone here?

Taeko: What the!?

Clemont: You guys are not serious!? You won't kill someone here, will you!?

Yuno: I...I...

Crazy one and that solves that puzzles. The always violent one of the group.

Light: You can, but that will only lead to your death base on the rules. You have to kill someone without getting caught and if you did something, we will know it's you.

Clemont: What do you mean by not getting caught?

Light: Take a look at the cards we were given. It has our profile and a page called the rules. You'll understand when you see it.

I thought everyone checked it, I heard the click and I saw it all. Maybe someone here is deaf or they were just into themselves due to the announcement Monokuma made.

Aigis: Hmmm...as much as I don't want to we have to follow the guidelines, my sensors tell me not following will be bad for us.

Shinji: Mind explaining how you work to me Aigis? I don't understand you too much.

Death: I don't think anyone here can understand anything even if we tried.

Makise: Is everyone going to just ignore the girl who went psycho and the guy he was calm? I guess it's just me.

RULES FOR THE GUEST OF MY HUMBLE ABODE!

RULE 1:

THE MANSION IS AN OPEN AREA. ALL THE GUST CAN GO AROUND AND EXPLORE WITHOUT RESTRICTION. HOWEVER, THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THE DAY! CERTAIN PLACES WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHILE NIGHT TIME IS PRESENT

RULE 2:

A MORNING AND NIGHTLY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL OCCUR TO INFORM EVERYONE WHEN IT DAY AND NIGHT. THE TIME OF DAY IS 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. ALL OTHER TIME WILL BE CALLED NIGHT TIME

RULE 3:

DESTRUCTION OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE MANSION AND THE CAMERAS ARE FORBIDDEN. ANY ACTION LIKE THAT WILL RESULT TO PUNISHMENT

RULE 4:

ATTACKING BARON MONOKUMA IS NOT ALLOWED. ANYONE ATTEMPTING TO DO THIS WILL RESULT TO MONOKUME BEING ALLOWED TO COMMIT THE ACT OF SELF-DEFENSE AND WILL NOT BE SANCTION BY THE COURT OF LAW

RULE 5:

ANY COMMUNICATION OUTSIDE IS DISCONNECTED. IF YOU WANT TO ATTEMPT TO DO SO THEN IT'S FINE AS LONG AS YOUR NOT CAUGHT DOING THAT. OTHERWISE, CERTAIN IMPLEMENTATIONS WILL HAPPEN.

RULE 6:

THE GUEST ARE ALLOWED TO MURDER A FELLOW GUEST TO ATTEMPT ESCAPE. THEY ARE FREE TO CHOOSE HOW TO DO IT, BUT NOTE BREAKING ANY THE RULES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. THE KILLER SHOULDN'T ALSO BE CAUGHT DOING THE DEED.

RULE 7:

THE GUEST ATTEMPTING ESCAPE CAN ONLY CLAIM TWO LIVES IN TOTAL. ANYMORE WILL RESULT TO AN IMMEDIATE EXECUTION.

RULE 8:

IF A BODY OF A GUEST IS DISCOVERED THEN A BRIEF AMOUNT OF TIME WILL BE GIVEN IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE TO FIND CLUES TO THE IDENTITY OF THE KILLER. THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING FOR THE CULPRIT.

RULE 9:

A CLASS TRIAL WILL OCCUR ONCE THE TIME IS UP. THERE STUDENTS WILL TRY TO DEBATE AMONG THEMSELVES TO FIND THE KILLER. FINAL CHOICE ON THE KILLER WILL BE MADE BY MAJORITY VOTE. IF THE KILLER CAN EVADE CAPTURE THEN THEY ARE FREE TO GO.

RULE 10:

A SPECIAL EVENT WILL HAPPEN ONCE IN A WHILE. MORE DETAILS WILL BE TOLD LATER.

Light: As you see a murder isn't all you need to attempt escape. You need to do this without being caught by someone or traceback. You now know why that committing a murder is a bad idea for you Yuno.

Yuno: Damn you and that thing!!!

Yami: This game was clearly thought out by the masterminds behind it. The rules give little to no advantage for us to use. I can safely say that there is little hope to escape unless something changes.

Death: So what is this thing called a Class Trial? It sounds very important.

Akagi: From the looks of it, it sounds like a debate where we have to find the killer. We were going to be given time to try finding evidence in identifying the killer.

Koneko: But the way the rules talk about is too vague and simple. I know there is more to it then it looks.

Aigis: Then what do you think the special event mentioned in rule 10 can be? I don't think it's something that will benefit us.

Makise: I agree with you, whatever that thing is we know Monokuma is behind it. And seeing how screwed up he is I have a terrible feeling about this.

I always had a terrible since the very beginning.

Josuke: In the end, this game has rules, rules that might end up getting killed if we ever break them.

Yuno: That stupid thing! If I find out who it is then they'll regret trapping me here! Why are we trapped here anyway???

Light: That is a good question that even I don't know the answer. For now, we should consider other things before solving this issue.

Shinji: What are our connections? We never met each other before.

Sousuke: Light you said you had something to discuss. Was it about the rules?

Light: That was one of the things I wanted to bring up, but there is more. It was something that Yuno brought up, the mystery of this mansion. I feel like we need to talk about this.

Nagisa: Why do we have to? I mean isn't that the priority of ours is to escape.

Sousuke: Yes! Which is what I wanted to bring up!

Light: Can I say my idea first before you? Sousuke I'll give you the chance to speak after I'm done.

Assertive and intelligent. A woman's dream and the envy of men.

Sousuke: I'll give you the time, but please make it snappy and quick since we don't have all the time in the world.

Light: Alright just a few minutes. You see the reason we need to solve the mystery here is because the knowledge we can learn from them might be able to give us an idea on how to settle this problem. Even a means of escaping.

Makise: I see knowledge is power especially when trying to understand what is not understood.

Death: I like your idea, personally I rather solve everything as clean as I can.

Light: So I recommend to gather around as many clues as we can and then use what we learn in order to make a plan. You cannot succeed something this dangerous without being able to think ahead.

Moka: Amazing! You think with everything we can learn you might be able to make a master plan.

Light: Trust me, I will do my very best to make sure we will escape this alive. The smallest information can help.

Clemont: But you'll have only one shot for a plan, because if it fails then who knows what Monokuma will do.

Akagi: It might be worth the try, we have to do whatever it takes to win against Monokuma.

Sousuke: I see Light is finished. Very well I shall bring up my own plan to defeat the enemy.

Yami: Having a soldier and tactician in duel between each other, if what I read still hold up then this won't be a good thing.

I know, two polar opposite will lead to one dangerous reaction.

Sousuke: While Light might have a safer and more thought out plan, we still need to make this efficient and quick. Which is where my plan comes in.

Shinji: What is your plan anyway?

Sousuke: To make an escape plan as soon as possible! Soon is important since being quick is the last thing Monokuma will expect! It will crush his forces!!! I have already started the planning phase and in just a few days the plan will be ready to commence, however, the plan will only work with everyone's participation on this.

This is not a war zone like what your use to Sousuke. It's a battle between minds which Light understands.

Makise: But is that the smartest move? We might end up getting someone killed by that thing.

Taeko: Still if that is the best move then I'm not afraid of fighting! Bodyguards shouldn't have any fear!!!

Yuno: I want to return to Yuki as soon as I can! If it means slicing that bear to pieces then fine with me!

Light: I don't want to be rude but the idea you're proposing is too reckless. Doing that might just end up putting us in a more disadvantage state than we already are.

Sousuke: But letting the enemy do his way won't help anything! We need to take him down and doing a surprise attack might work.

Light: I rather not rely on might, our attempt to take down that thing has to be too certain.

Sousuke: But nothing in life is certain, who knows what might happen here. Maybe by the time your perfect plan works, someone here will kill somebody.

Light: Which is why you need to trust me. If you all cooperate then there shouldn't be a problem.

Sousuke: Still, what Monokuma could do might ruin the plan. I'm sorry but I can't agree on this. I feel like being too passive will lead us to be weaker and more unprepared for the enemy.

Yami: I think you should both stop this conversation. We already understand the ideas you have, but both of you should realize this will involve other people's consent.

Sousuke: Is there an issue with that? That should be how we do it since we need to show trust between each other.

Light: You don't realize Sousuke, the plans of ours can't be push through until we get the approval of the others. So I guess we need to see who here is going side with my plan or your plan.

Kogami: I will remain unanswered since it's clear to me that none of these ideas are clear to succeed or not.

Clemont: I...I have to think about...it's just this is a tough decision.

Maki: I want to go home soon, but making a choice immediately won't help that much. So I'll just say no comment.

Shinji: I'm going to stay out of this, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings neither let myself be hurt by others.

Aigis: I think I'll remain neutral as well, there is no point at fighting between this.

Josuke: I'm not afraid of being in a fight nor thinking of a plan, but being stupid and too suspicious is the last thing I need to be.

Yami: And I'm in the same group as them. Not going to pick anyone here.

Sousuke: Well then who here is ready to fight for their freedom and the people they love back at home!?

Yuno: If this makes the game quicker then I'll help you guys for now. There is no point making enemies here.

Taeko: I'm not afraid! I will be willing to put myself in danger to return home.

Koneko: If it's a fight Monokuma want then they'll regret it!!!

Nagisa: I know that doing nothing won't help us and I know we need to think hard before making a plan, but it seems like there is a good plan here so I'll put my trust on it.

Light: Anyone willing to join me and my cause? I will do my very best to keep you all safe and sound.

Moka: I want to make sure we have the best chance of escaping so I decide to side with you Light! I think I can trust you.

Akagi: I wanted to side with Sousuke due to being part of the military like me, but when it comes down to it the tactician is always the one best to follow a plan.

Death: I also thought about that too so I'm with you in this.

Makise: I guess this is the best choice rationally. Knowledge is always want helps us fulfill more extraordinary ambitions.

Kogami: Looks like groups have been chosen, for now, I think going to bed should be next. We already had a long day so we should rest as much as we can.

Akagi: I know what you mean, but where do we sleep? The only rooms which had beds were the ones we woke up from.

Light: They seem to be the rooms however so we have no choice but to stay there while trap here.

Yuno: A day without seeing my Yuki, this is the worst day ever.

Josuke: Still we can't complain, all I want to have is a place that I can sleep for the night.

Yami: I think the discussion we had today should be talk about more thoroughly tomorrow. Nothing left to discuss for the rest of the night.

Nothing at all, I wonder...

Kogami: I'll head to my place for now. If you want to talk then five minutes is all I'm giving you.

Death: I'm sure to remember that...Maybe tomorrow...

Aigis: Why wait tomorrow when you can do it today?

Death: Your right maybe I should- Huh!? Where did he go?!

Shinji: He just left without even hearing what you said.

Death: And I needed his opinion on solving symmetrical puzzles! Why did I wait too long!!!???

Maki: Yup, these guys are actually weirder than my idol group. I wonder how they're doing...

[Move to Bedroom]

Looks like the game has begun and the way the guest is quite interesting. Admittedly the solution to solve the puzzle of the escaping the mansion isn't as simple as I thought. Should have been obvious that the puzzle as big as that can't be solved in a day.

Kogami: Hopefully this situation doesn't only result in despair, hope should be able to rise from this. Can't believe I wish for something like hope when I give up on that when I-

*knock, knock*

Not surprising we have a guest, no pun intended.

Kogami: Don't need to knock, I haven't locked the door yet.

Makise: Does that mean I can come in? God, your even stranger than that chuunibyou scientist.

I would like to see that person one day, someone who can actually act like a mad scientist while being a mad scientist. Does that make sense?

Kogami: It's up to you. Personally, I don't mind having a conversation.

*open door sound*

Makise: It looks like you don't think either plan will work. I can already tell with the way your acting.

Kogami: Good thing you notice, I'm surprised neither Sousuke or Like did.

Makise: Light might have but he didn't care, and Sousuke is way too hot-blooded for his own good. That's why I'm against his wishes.

Kogami: I see, I see, but what if Sousuke's plan did work? Would you be happy or sad?

Makise: of course relief that we have a way out, but my pride will hurt a little.

Did being called the Ultimate Scientist inflate the ego of yours? Or did you even have an ego to begin?

Kogami: In the end, all we can do is wait and observe to see what will happen next. A puzzle or dilemma can't be settled by just a quick glance.

Makise: Of course I know that, but I wonder if the others do.

Kogami: In the end, all I can say before parting ways is that you must be careful. You don't want that pretty head of yours leak out red liquid.

Makise: I'll be sure to remember that, you should to for your own good.

And there she goes with her typical hot and cold attitude.

Makise: Anyway I guess it's good night. Make sure you're still alive tomorrow!

Will I live tomorrow? I guess I have to see if tomorrow's day will come or not.