Human or Robot OCs please, no NSFW, no joke I suppose

*Nark o nato originally, the most feared villain known as Narkosa who had been the one who manipulated Junko and the remnants of despair to his biding before being defeated by the person who stopped it, would arrive at the new hopes peak*

*Despite this person's obvious age gap between some of the kids, no one seemed to question it*
(I'll just assume Narkosa was a kid when despair was defeated and is around his early 20s?)
*Kids from seemingly every walk of talent have accumulated at the toweringly tall school, and while some looked new, others looked familiar. who does Narkosa talk with first?*

(Well not really. His parents were killed during a battle between the despair and some hero or some sorts for this universe. And he blames the hero. So when he got older he created this armour and manipulated the despair to do his bidding but was ultimately defeated and went into hiding. He controls Beserkers, robots that can reattach body parts onto themselves.)

*He sighed as he looked at the invitation for the grand re-opening*

(This is the armour)

(ok, maybe I should've specified; Hope's Peak is a school, specifically a high school. have you watch/played/watched-someone-play Danganronpa?)

(Ok sorry but I have not. Maybe I can like be a teacher or something?)

(er, not really. Danganronpa is a mystery/detective/murder game where a specific amount of teenagers get locked in a school and are forced into a killing game. the headmaster is a robotic bear named Monokuma who's controlled by the despairs)

(Doing this the PROPER way, if I am to have "Child" for this-)
Judith Ann: Hmm... Dad did say this thing did feel larger than life!

Ishida: but then, why didn't it affect those from the first game?
Mitsuba: w-well, i-it could be b-because they d-didn't use as st-strong of a g-gas?
Kiko: so, it could've been more refined? or, watered down? *she closed her eyes and shook her head* how despairful

Raymond: or maybe they didn't think to use something to mess with their minds?

*The social media girl put her hands on her hips, leaning her weight in the 'I'm-cool-and-totally-judging-you' pose you see the popular girls in school do*
???: I mean, that one happened first, right? so it just, makes sense they wouldn't've thought of it
Kamari: um, excuse me, but there's something I don't understand then

Judi: Oh? What is it hun?

Kamari: well, I don't really know the games as well as you all, but I remember hearing that after certain people's deaths, they'd become, weird? like, Ishimaru after Mondo, or Nagito after they found Twogami's body
Ishida: who?
Kamari: oh, the Ultimate Imposter. Since he pretended to be Byakuya, I started calling him Twogami!
Kiko: *giggles* you can't really credit the second one, Kamari. after all, it was aaaaaaall a game~! *Most people looked at the white haired Nagito-like girl in discomfort, clearly on edge from her behavior, but Kamari didn't really seem bothered by it (which was odd, seeing as he was bothered by almost everything else in this game)*

Judi: It's mainly because they had a conection, and it made them go a bit... Judi does the koo koo sign by his head*

Kamari: I see *he thought for a moment, his ahoge twisting into a little squiggly line as he did so* I wonder if they'd been seeing what a higher gas concentrate would do, or maybe a different gas that they then combined into the new one

Judi: wouldn't suprise me if they were

*Suddenly, one of the girls who hadn't talked yet groaned in frustration*
??: ugh! geeze, I wish their bodies were still intact and stuff! I could've done an autopsy . . .

*Judi just stares at her*

Monokuma: well, I don’t want you going insane on me now do I? Pupupupu~ *some people glared and Ishida’s eye twitched (Kiko’s did as well, but her’s had been twitching on and off for the past 10 minutes)*
Ishida: sorry, I can’t take it *his tone became dry and sarcastic* I’m allergic to cats
Kiko: *obviously lying* what a coincidence, me too *Kiko smiled* ah, such a shame *Monokuma tsked and shook his head*
Monokuma: didn’t I just say they weren’t real cats? Awwwwh geeeze, I really thought you two were smart *Kiko and Ishida rounded on Monokuma, Ishida with gritted teeth and Kiko with a throughly pissed off/forced smile. Monokuma snickered and hopped off Kamari’s legs before walking away* goodbyeeeeee!

Judith-Ann: ..... I'll be more than happy to take the cats-

*Ishida and Kiko sighed in unison and shook their heads, staring at each other in surprise when everyone else started snickering. both teens started at each other before smiling, although Ishida''s was more embarrassed than actually happy*

*Judith-Ann snickers softly, holding Ishida's arm*
(Raymond: ...... kitty-)

(Makoto: hey! why didn't we get emotional support animals?!)
*Ishida looked at Judi and smiled just a little bit more sincerely. Benjiro snickered before speaking, a grin on his face*
Benjiro: ok, now I need to know which of you two were lying *Ishida and Kiko both looked at Benjiro, Ishida's face becoming neutral again and Kiko's still in its ever present smile*
Kiko: I was lying. I just built off of Ishida's statement
Ishida: oh, no, I wasn't lying *everyone looked at him* what? I am

(Raymond: YEAHHH)
Judith-Ann: oh you poor poor soul..

Ishida: *frowning* it's not THAT bad. I prefer dogs anyway *Benjiro suddenly straightened up, smiling widely*
Benjiro: I have a dog! His name is Kumahhh . . . oh . . . *his face fell and he covered his mouth in thought* . . . that's awkward . . .

Judith-Ann: I got a pomeranian at home! His name is Potato! Dad named her! *she giggled*

Hanako: cute
Ishida: huh, interesting breed choice
Konoko: what, you're an expert in dogs now too?
Ishida: Shut up! *Ishida sighed. Kamari was looking at his ebook, frowning as he read the rules. he waited for the others to finish speaking before reading them aloud*
Kamari: Rule #1: Students may reside only within the school. Leaving campus is an unacceptable use of time. Rule #2: "Nighttime" is from 10 pm to 7 am. Some areas are off-limits at night, so please exercise caution. Rule #3: Sleeping anywhere other than the dormitory will be seen as sleeping in class and punished accordingly. Rule #4: With minimal restrictions, you are free to explore Hope's Peak Academy at your discretion. Rule #5: Violence against headmaster Monokuma is strictly prohibited, as is destruction of surveillance cameras. Rule #6: Anyone who kills a fellow student and becomes "blackened" will graduate, unless they are discovered. Rule #7: Additional school regulations may be added if necessary. *Kamari looked up* are we allowed to add our own rules? like, if we were to ask Mo-
Mitsuba: Shh! I-If you s-say his name, h-he's gonna come! *Kamari nodded to Mitsuba before turning back to everyone else*
Kamari: if we asked you-know-who, could we add our own rules officially into the rule book?

Judith-Ann: I think so

Benjiro: hmm, I guess. I thought they might’ve had some though because it’s a school for ultimates *Kiko smiled unsettlingly, her aura returning back to one similar to Nagito’s. Actually, now that everyone thought about it, how WAS she related to Nagito?*
Kiko: Benjiro, of course Monokuma wouldn’t supply crash pads; he wants us dead after all *a few people glared at the white haired girl while others shuffled further away from her. Kamari stayed right by her though, although that might also’ve been due to the fact that he really couldn’t move away from her*
Ishida: can you stop doing that? *Kiko looked over, smiling*
Kiko: doing what, Ishida?
Ishida: *frowning* acting like Nagito. We know it’s a front; we saw you break character before. Why’re you continuing to act like that then? *Kiko giggled and smiled, but didn’t answer. It was almost condescending, the way she looked back and slightly down at Ishida as if she thought he was amusing to watch*

Judith-Ann: I mean she's not wrong- *fake coughing*

*Ishida gave Judi a look of mock betrayal before sighing*
Ishida: *crossing his arms and shaking his head* that's not the point. the point is she's imitating a mentally ill masochist
Natsushima: *jokingly* translation; Nagito is a psychopathic freak *one of Kiko's pale blue eyes twitched slightly as she continued to smile. despite her smile, it seems like the statement hit a nerve. Natsumi looked over, sensing the tension, and turned to the boy with the camera*
Natsumi: Masa-San. what did you find? *the boy looked up for a second before looking away and down at his camera. he fidgeted with the camera settings before responding*
"Masa": *mumbling* we went to the garden . . . it had some pretty plants and stuff . . . that was it, ig . . . *Hanako smiled and patted his shoulder*
Hanako: the garden is full of lots of things, almost all of them beautiful, but most of them dangerous *Emery nodded gravely*
Emery: almost all of those plants could be turned into poison if done in the right way

Judith-Ann: I know hun, I just state what I notice... *she pats him on the arm* A garden tho? Maybe I can find some flowers for dad for when we all get iut

Emery: I wouldn't recommend that *Emery held out her arm, which was covered in something that looked like a rash* this was just from brushing against it *Mitsuba looked at the rash in surprise before rushing over and putting on a glove before spreading some medical cream on it. Emery jumped a bit in surprise* woah! whaaaaaat're you doing?
Mitsuba: d-don't move. I- I don't want it t-to get w-worse

Judith-Ann: andddd of course it's something harmful...

Natsumi: *raising an eyebrow* did you really expect anything different? *most of the group looked at eachother before looking back at Natsumi*
Most People: I mean, kinda, yeah *Natsumi blinked in surprise and facepalmed, although it seemed more like she was also trying to hide the slight blush on her face from being called out like that. Kamari cleared his throat and looked at everyone*
Kamari: So, um, I know I'm kindof quoting Monokuma on this, but can everyone introduce themselves? I want to know everyone's names and talents before anything . . . happens . . . *He looked down and everyone sombered, looking away from other people or fidgeting awkwardly- well, unless your name was Kiko, who was simply looking at every single one of them in turn, Em-tu, who didn't really understand what was happening, or "Masa", who was already avoiding eye contact since the beginning of the convo*

Judith-Ann: good idea! I can go first if no one else feels comfortable? Break the ice?

*A few people nodded or mumbled agreement, and both Kiko and Kamari gave Judi a smile (one slightly more unsettling than the other, but still)*
Kamari: that'd be great, thanks!

Judith-Ann: Okay! Hello, I'm Judith-Ann Stith-Mirisciotta! I'm the ultimate video game theorist!

Ishida: Don't worry, you're not missing anything *he sighed and dropped his phone in, making sure it was locked first* no snooping
Monokuma: pupupu! No promises~ *Ishida groaned in exasperation as other people dropped their phones in the sack too. Ironically enough, Judi wasn't the only one without a phone; quite a few people didn't have one, actually*

Judi: I still can't believe this is actually happening...

*a black girl with blonde-and-blue hair sighed and rolled her eyes as she dropped in a fair few devices*
???: ugh, tell me about it. my ultimate talent LITERALLY involves my phone and social media accounts!

Judi:Not that! that we're in a killing game!

???: oh . . . Well, I guess that’s bad too *Ishida facepalmed at the comment and Kamari cringed*

Judi: ..... oh god- *Judi also facepalmed*

*Monokuma just laughed before taking everyone's electronics and leaving. he also tried to take Em-tu, but after a tug-of-war battle between Monokuma, Kiko, and Natsushima, the despair bear left. Ishida sighed*
Ishida: well that didn't work
Konoko: hey, does the robo-freak have some sort of emergency call system?
Reiko: Em-tu's made to imitate a human, Saonji, he's not a toy
Konoko: *rolls her eyes* how utterly useless

Judi: he's not use-less! if it wasn't for him, we would be playing the game the normal way, we have an advantage now.

Konoko: yeah? and what's that?

Judi: The past players went in blind, we aren't...

*Someone calls Taedo's name and he looks over to another student. the boy was tall, maybe around Nagito's height?*
Taedo: Ben! *he looks at Judi* er, sorry. we'll talk later! *he smiles at her before running over to the boy*

Judi: oh... BYE! *She waves and turns back around*

*Lots of students are in the room. Who does Judi talk to?*

Judi: *Goes to talk to Reiko* Hello!

*The ginger looked up, green eyes bright. she stood up and took Judi's hand before shaking it energetically*
Reiko: Hi! I'm Reiko Shiba! I've been trying to wait for people to come over to me if they want to talk because apparently I'm too clingy and energetic for some people and I like to hug them when I first meet them but some people don't like that I guess can I hug you?

Judi: Oh my god, please do! it's nice to meet you! I'm Judith Ann Stith-Mirisciotta!

Reiko: YAY! *she hugs Judi tightly* you smell nice. Sorry, that was weird. Was that weird?

Judi: I live with Raymond Kaye Stith-Mirisciotta.... nothing is weird to me...
(Exposing my middle name ig-)

(Reiko: *gasp* write that down! write that down!)
(Kamari: I'm writing as fast as I can!)
Reiko: ooh~ cool name!

(Pfft-)
Judi: Thank you, it is quite long tho-

???: I see. interesting . . . *he sighs, putting his hands behind his head and looking up* must be nice . . . having a dad who cares about you *with the way he puts his arms behind his head, and the style of his clothes, he seems familiar to someone. but, who?*

Judi: Who are you related to?

???: oh, well, not, by blood or anything, but, uh . . . Kokichi . . . Kokichi Oma *Now the clothes looked familiar! Kokichi! and the scarf he wore had the same checker board pattern as the Ultimate Supreme Leader* I'm a member of DICE

Judi: Oh, that's super cool!

*The boy smiled hesitantly*
???: I'm Taedo *he extended his hand to shake Judi's*

Judi: Judith Ann, Call me Judi

Taedo: nice to meet you Judi! so! what's your talent? if you have one

Judi: ... it's stupid-

Taedo: I'm sure it's not!
(sry, I'd been busy and offline for a while!)

(It's ok!)
Judi: ... Ultimate Video Game Theorist..

Reiko: ok, so Ishida and Konoko've known each other for a really long time- like, a REALLY long time, and basically Konoko had actually thought Ishida was a girl for a good handful of years and I guess Ishida didn't realize that because he didn't correct her until Konoko and I were doing a show together and Konoko introduced Ishida to me. so now it's this joke thing or something for Konoko? I dunno
Ishida: *grumbling* I told you Konoko's a brat
???: oi, oi! I think the robot found something *he pointed to where the robo-boy from earlier was kneeling on the ground, looking at something hidden from view*

Judi: ohhhh... Wait he did!?

*the robo-boy lifted up 2 things; one was a small piece of machinery (a circuit board kind of thing), and the other was-*
Konoko: EEK! M-M-Mouse! *A little white mouse sat in the robo-boy's palm, its little pink nose sniffing the warm metal it stood on* Put it down! gross!

Judi: Aww! how cute! reminds me of my pet mouse!

Ishida: *Staring at her in confusion* you have a MOUSE, as a pet?
Kamari: *walking over to the robo-boy* hey there, um, *he checks the robo-boy's neck* M2-22? Em-tu? *The boy looked up at his serial code, nodding as Kamari pronounced it* Hello Em-tu. I'm Kamari! may I have that? *he pointed at the circuit board. Em-tu hesitated, but eventually gave it over* and the mouse? *Em-tu shook his head* ok, you can keep the mouse. be gentle with it, ok? *Em-tu nodded and looked back to the mouse. Kamari walked back to everyone else and held out the circuit board* what'd'you think this is?

*Judi was in the middle of telling Ishida about her pet mouse, hedgehog, cat, and pomaranion*
Judi: And- Oh! I'm not sure...

*Ishida presses his lips together, trying not to smile at Judi's enthusiasm, when Kamari holds out the circuit. everyone leans forward to look at it, when suddenly-*
???: Oh?! What's this?!

*Judi notices Ishida, and smirks, then she looks back to look at who just spoke*

*Behind them stood a small, black and white teddy bear, tapping its foot angrily and placing his tiny plush hands on his non-existent hips. for anyone who's related to someone from the games, this was a blood chilling punch in the stomach. for right in front of them, stood the Headmaster of Danganronpa;*
Monokuma: How're you all awake?! You're supposed to be asleep!
*Monokuma, had returned*

Judi: I... Oh god... Oh god! *Judi had to take a few more pills to stop shaking so badly* why are you here, Mr. Monokuma?

Ishida: I wouldn't be surprised *the group walked along the silent hallways quietly, each one confined within their own thoughts as Natsumi led the group to a small pair of doors, slightly bigger than Monokuma sized and a little bit wider. Natsumi stopped, bending down to get a better look at the doors. Natsumi's skirt was long, but not quite long enough to not ride up. Ishida looked the other way quickly, trying to be respectful and not like a perv. if Natsumi was aware of this situation, she clearly didn't care- or perhaps she didn't notice*
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(Welcome to the classic Dangan-13+ content lol)

*Judi didn't notice, she herself wore a long pants jump-suit, so nothing to see there*
(Ah yes, dangan- 13+ content, my favorite type of 13+ content-)

Natsumi: Judi, you have a bobby pin I could borrow? *Natsumi looked over her shoulder at Judi before raising an eyebrow at Ishida* what's up with you?
Ishida: nothing! just, um, looking out for the stupid cat again *Natsumi was clearly unconvinced, but she just shrugged and looked back at Judi*

Judi: Of course! i keep at least five on me! *She pulls one out and hands it over*

Natsumi: thank you! *she kneeled down and started to pick the lock, clapping happily when the door clicked open* yes! *she pushed open the door and peeked inside* woah . . . check this out *she crawled through the door, squeaking a bit as she got stuck, but eventually pushed herself through. after a few moments, the wall opened as Natsumi pushed open a large pair of hidden doors* It's a Willy Wonka referance!

Judi: I love Willy Wonka! father read me the book as a child!

Natsumi: have you seen the Movie? it's really old, so it makes sense if you haven't-
Ishida: what is this place? *he walked into the room, looking around at the rooms surroundings. the room looked like a carnival mixed with a movie set mixed with a classroom mixed with a nursery (flower nursery) mixed with a petting zoo mixed with a recording studio mixed with a science lab mixed with a detective's office mixed with mechanic's lab- and all of it abandoned. everything was broken, dust covered, rusted and decayed. Natsumi brushed dust off her outfit, a cloud of dust floating off and making Ishida sneeze*

Judi: *Leans down and whispers to Natsumi* I have seen the movie, only the original one though, father says the other one sucks. *Judi stands back up* This place is crazy!

*Natsumi giggled and stood up as well, looking around the room as if she was analyzing every single part of it*
Natsumi: this is so weird. like, why is there a forensics lab circus?
Ishida: *muttering while looking at the stage* just like Wonderland x Showtime in Project SEKAI
Natsumi: You, play Project SEKAI?
Ishida: no! my brothers do . . .
Natsumi: *unconvinced* uh-huh. totally.
Ishida: can we just- *sighs* can we just get to looking around? I don't have the energy to bicker with you right now *Ishida walked a bit away and Natsumi bit her bottom lip guiltily. Ishida walked over to the stage, walking across the creaking wooden planks*

*Judi was looking around, humming a tune, untill*
Judi: *Gasp* Video game Wiki pages!!

Konoko: *snickering* ofc you’d check in on your boyfriend first *she bends down, roughly pushing Ishida and Kamari off of the purple haired boy* hey. You ok
??: y-yup *he stands up, Reiko lying “dead” on the floor* uwah! are- are you ok?! *he helps her up*
Reiko: I’m ok! *she smiles*
*Ishida and Kamari are kinda just a pile of limbs rn*

*Judi helps them both up, makes sure their ok, and turns to Konoko.... and starts speaking in rapid Italian*
Judi: Guarda qui, moccioso moccioso. non stiamo uscendo insieme, è il primo amico che ho fatto qui! Mio padre e i suoi avevano più tensione sessuale di chiunque altro, MAI. Adesso torna ad essere un inutile moccioso!

*Konoko stared in shock before her hands balled into fists*
Konoko: Perché piccola stronza-
Kamari: OKAY! Let’s all just stop there!
Ishida: *muttering* what in the world?
Reiko: *trying not to laugh* don’t ask, Ishi; you don’t wanna know *Ishida’s expression became one of aghast shock*
Ishida: what the heck, you two?!
Ben: ok, as much as I love the drama, the door’s open now, so we should go before it lock again, yeah?

Judi: Sorry! sorry... let's go... *Glares at Konoko* didn't know you know you knew Italian...

Konoko: it's the language of music, and I'm the Ultimate Idol. duh
Kamari: with all due respect, Konoko, your outfit is a little up to interpretation
Konoko: shut up, kitty!
Kamari: sorry
*The hallway is eerily quiet, except for the students of Class A. a cold breeze makes some students shudder (mostly those with short or no sleeves)*

*Judi does shiver, for she has no sleeves*
Judi: My god... what the HELL-

Ishida: first it's warm, now it's cold, just pick one already!
*A girl taps Judi on the shoulder and extends her hand, offering her jacket*
?: here

Judi: Are you sure? i'll be fine!

?: mhm. I have sleeves *she does actually; a whole entire orange sweater underneath the pink one*

Judi: Oh! thank you very much!

Taedo: that's not stupid! that's really cool! *he smiles sheepishly* mine's useless

Judi: I bet not!

Taedo: I'm frickin Bilbo Baggins *he put his hands up like he was announcing a title* "Ultimate Burglar"! *he looked at the ground sadly* so awesome

Judi: No way! that's actully cool! I think my dad wrote quite a bit about badass theifs-

Taedo: huh? *he looks up, surprised* so, you think he might've heard- . . . w-well, about . . . y-you know . . . ?

Judi: Naw, Dad doesn't like news-

Taedo: why?

Judi: To much dispair for his liking-

Taedo: ohhh, I get it! I can understand that, it is pretty depressing

Judi: Yep, Dad doesn't like it one bit-

*The more time passed, the more kids came in, and the more anxious some students grew*
Ishida: *under his breath* orientation should've started 30 minutes ago. where the hell is our teacher?

Judi: .... oh god... maybe dad was right...
Oh papà, se non muoio oggi, non dubiterò mai più di te né sarò mai più in disaccordo con te!!

*the rooms atmosphere changes to one filled with anxiety. the classroom starts to grow thick with tension. wait, the room wasn't thickening with tension; it was warming up*

Judi: What the hell?! what is this!?

*The air was getting heavier with humidity as a slightly sweet scent started to filter in. all of a sudden, there was a tumult of frantic moving and panicked yelling. the tall boy from earlier (Taedo called him 'Ben') went to the door and began trying to pry it open. a girl with pink and black hair ran over and tried to help*
Ben: f**k! it's- stuck, or something!
Ishida: someone open the window! *he ran over and tried to help Reiko push the windows open* crap! it's not working!

Judi: Are there anyways we can stop it from coming in?! any vents we can cover??

*A small boy, almost robotic looking, tapped the shoulder of a blonde girl wearing a red dress. there are a series of beeps before the girl smiles and nods. she taps the back of the boy's neck and there's a sound, kinda like a vacuum. the hot, humid, sweet-smelling air gets sucked up and leaves the room clear*

Judi: Oh thank god! *She grabs onto Ishida's arm, she looks like she's about to fall over*

Ishida: woah! *he catches her* now is not a time to pass out! *his expression becomes a bit softer* are you ok? *before Judi can answer, a voice interrupts her*
???: hey lovebirds, you can make out later. we're still locked in the room, remember?

Judi: Excuse me what- I just felt a bit faint goodness-
(Meanwhile:
Byakuya: ...... Someone shipped a Togami with A Stith-Mirisciotta-
Raymond: *Busting down his door* sOMETHING HAPPENED-

(do you mean Judi?)

(Oh yes i did, sorry!)

(You're good!)
Konoko: yeah? and how does that help us ESCAPE?!
Mitsuba: w-w-well, i-it means there are not t-toxins i-in our systems, m-meaning that our th-thinking isn't imp-p-paired
Ishida: Mitsuba, what do you mean by 'impaired'?
Mitsuba: o-oh! w-well, when my s-sister was d-doing stuff with the desp-pairs, I- I found my way int-to a lab,a-and I found the gas th-they'd u-used for the first g-game

Judi: You did?!

Mitsuba: *nervously* a-ah! y-yes, I- I d-did!
Reiko: that's awesome! *she ran over and hugged the purple haired boy, making him squeak in surprise and some of the others laugh*
Konoko: so that's why he's so dumb then *she points at Em-tu, who's showing his mouse to Kamari and Kiko*

Judi: ... I'm going to beat her-

Alex: ooh~! I'll join you! *Konoko hid behind Natsushima, holding onto the boy tightly*
Natsushima: No! No one is beating up anyone!
Alex: tch! party pooper
Ishida: just continue, Mitsuba
Mitsuba: r-right. w-well, while altering the m-memories of a p-person continuously exp-p-posed to the gas, i-it als-so affects their behavior and decision m-making ab-bilities

Judi: huh... Interesting *She seemed to be deep in thought after Mitsuba said that*

Tadeo: actually, that makes a lot of sense *everyone looked at the Ultimate Burglar* I mean, Oma-San was acting, really strange in the games. he used to be more, I dunno, empathetic?
Hanako (the girl who gave Judi her sweater. forget if I introduced her name yet): by 'Oma-San', do you mean Kokichi Oma?
Tadeo: yeah, I'm a part of D.I.C.E. *he looked around* he was the leader, so I suppose that's my relation to the games

Judi: It made them act like different people... maybe that's why they even killed?

Konoko: I . . . guess that's true . . .
Reiko: Good Job Judi-Chan! *other people have started grabbing the E-Handbooks, swapping them with each other if they pick up the wrong ones first. Ishida offers one to Judi*
Ishida: here's yours

Judi: Thank you! *She grabs it*

*Ishida nodded, about to speak, when a small patter down the hallway was heard, like cat or dog paws on the tile floor. a few people turn around to face, whatever it is they're facing, including Ishida, Kiko, Natsushima, Reiko (who seems to have the ability to see and hear, like, everything all at the same time), and Kamari- well, Kamari looks up from his sitting position on the floor*

*Judi quickly looks as well*
Judi: what the-

*From around the corner came a fluffy black and white harlequin cat, walking the length of the hall lazily as if unaware of it's surrounding circumstances. it looked around at everyone, sniffing Kamari before turning around to walk towards Judi and Ishida. the cat sat down in front of them, purring loudly*

*Judi instantly dropped don and pet the cat*
Judi: Oh, aren't you just a sweet baby!

*The cat purred, nuzzling its head into Judi’s shoulder. Suddenly, Em-tu came over and grabbed the cat roughly. The cat yowled in protest, but Em-tu just frowned*
Ishida: Oi! Careful! *Em-tu ran his hands over the cat’s back, stopping at sometime stuck to its fur* what’re you doing?

Judi: Em-tu, you can't be so rough with the cat, pet them like this *She shows him how to properly hold the cat and pet the cat*

*the cat clings to Judi tightly, hissing as Em-tu suddenly pulls at the thing stuck in its fur; another tiny circuit board. Em-tu holds it up before running over to Kamari to show the boy what he'd found*
Kamari: eh? oh! um, thank you *Em-tu gave Kamari the circuit board, was rewarded with an awkward pat-on-the-head, and went back to playing with his mouse friend. Kiko helped Kamari over to the rest of the group, quite obviously being the one practically holding all of his body-weight* look, they match *the ultimate producer held out the circuit boards to the others, revealing that they did, in fact, looked like they belonged together*

*Judi just stood there, petting the cat like a cheesy villain would*

*Ishida looked at Judi and tried not to smile, the corners of his mouth twitching as he fought a laugh. Natsushima picked up one of the circuit boards and examined it, squinting to get a better look*
Natsushima: Togami, let me borrow your glasses
Ishida: what?
Natsushima: your glasses. I wanna use them as a magnifying glass

Judi: ... will that work?

Natsushima: I dunno, but it's worth a shot *he held his hand out to Ishida expectantly, who hesitated but finally sighed in exasperation and handed his white glasses over to his black-and-pink haired, K-Pop looking, heterochromatic, charismatic classmate* huh . . . interesting . . .
Mitsuba: wh-what's interesting?
Natsushima: the shape, it's weird . . . *the Ultimate- um, actually, Judi didn't know if he even said his Ultimate talent yet. well, the Ultimate Whatever-he-is took Ishida's hand, flattened it out palm up, and used it as a base before he tried to fit the pieces together like a puzzle*
Ishida: Oi! What're you-?

*Judi just pets the cat*
Judi: i wonder where you come from??

Cat: mrow? *the cat rubbed its head into Judi's chest, gently batting at some of Judi's hair. the harlequin cat blinked up at Judi and looked at Ishida, purring as if it didn't have a care in the world. Em-tu kept acting weird around the cat, giving it what people assumed was the robo-boy's version of a death glare*

*Judi looked at the cats neck, looking for a coller*
Judi: Who do you belong to baby?

Kiko: I don't think they belong to anyone- at least, not any human *the white haired girl tilted her head as she looked at the cat, frowning as the cat mimicked her movements. she raised her hand. the cat raised its paw. Kiko stuck out her tongue. the cat mimicked her action* that's not a cat, Judi. that's a robot- an AI run robot *Kiko gestured for Em-tu to come back over, which the boy did* Can you take the AI away from Judi please, Em-tu? *Em-tu blinked a few times in confusion, making Kiko let out a very uncharacteristic sigh and motion for grabbing the cat* grab it, then walk away *Em-tu mimicked Kiko's movements before Kiko nodded and gestured to the cat. Em-tu reached for the cat, but as quick as lightning the cat jumped out of Judi's arms, used Ishida's head almost like a springboard, and jumped into the vent just like Monokuma*
Ishida: ow! hey! *Ishida stumbled a bit, still without his glasses and bumping into Judi*

*Judi then fell on the floor*
Judi: Dammit, i need to stop being a sucker for cats...

Ishida: it's alright, cats are cute *he sat up before frowning* but you know what would be great? if a certain ADULT ENTERTAINER gave me back my glasses! *Natsushima rolled his eyes at the comment before handing them back to Ishida, who huffed angrily and put them back on. he blinked before standing up and offering his hand to Judi*
Natsushima: Shida-kuuuuun! Can't I keep anything a secret?
Ishida: Don't 'sHiDa-KuN' me!

*Judi takes his hand and stands back up*
Judi: Adult entertainer?

Ishida: he hasn’t introduced himself? That’s . . . Out of character
Natsushima: but is it though? Remember, the last time I saw you was when Byakuya Sr. came to my studio to take me in for questioning
Ishida: hey, it’s not my fault you were arrested for being a former Monokuma-Kid!
Mitsuba: h-hey g-guys, l-let’s just c-calm down, o-ok? *Ishida and Natsushima glared at each other before sighing in unison and looking away from one another*

*Judi just stood there confused*

Benjiro: *to Judi* ok, dummy explain; Natsushima was a Monokuma Kid from Towa City, Komaru Naegi disabled the helmet, porno people picked up Natsu, Natsu became famous underground AV star, Future Foundation got word of despair-run porno studio, shut down studio, Natsu got questioned for being close to despair, and Natsu and Ishida went to the same middle school while Natsu-Chan continued not-so-secretly getting hired
Natsushima: *blushing* It wasn't porno!
Alex: 0-0
Reiko: 0-0
Mitsuba: O____O
Kamari: 0-O
Konoko: O`_'O
Kiko: 0-0 . . . . how despairful of a story

Judi: *Very red faced* O-oh....

Natsushima: *covering his face with his hands* dammit Benji
Monokuma: *over the loudspeaker* Are you going to hurry up! I'm getting boooooooored already!

Judi: With what? Were not killing eachother, so forget that!

Monokuma: then walk around! Do something! Stop just standing around like a bunch of old people and go looking for things! Come on come on come on! Make like a forest and all of you leave!

Judi: Huh, dad always says it as "Make like a tree and leaf"-

*a groan is heard from the back of the room.*
??: well, that's the idea, isn't it? *a blonde girl with red eyes that bears a striking resemblance to Fuyuhiko Kuzuryuu and Peko Pekoyama is sitting on a ledge in the back of the group. her short and light stature must make it easy to climb onto high places like that. she looks like if you combined Fuyuhiko and Peko's best traits into this girl* The stupid tanuki teddy-bear probably thinks he's funny because there're lots of us, lots of trees make a forest, yada yada, etc etc

Judi: Oh! that's actually clever- *Theorizing starts to happen* Wait... if we look like trees then- *She stops everything, pulls out a notepad, sat down right on that spot and started to write*

Monokuma: well, isn't it obvious?! you're our new participants! Woo-hoo! *the teddy bear started to dance and some people cried out in anger or fear. Ben clenched his fists and started towards the despair bear, followed closely by a girl with black-and-pink hair carrying a skateboard, but Ishida and Natsushima pushed them back*
Ishida: Don't! He can kill you if you attack him!
???: but that rule is against students *the skater girl smiled darkly* and I ain't no student of his yet *she ran forward and jumped right on top of Monokuma, bashing his head into the ground and smushing his plush face. despite Monokuma not making even a remark of pain, the gasps and "oh my god"s from the other students made up for it* Take that! you Despair bi- *beep* *beep* *beep* . . . huh?

Judi: .... wait... *Judi pulls the skater girl away from him, quickly* Everyone get away from him! if i'm right... he's about to blow

*All the kids either freeze or back away. kids who ran pull for some of the terrified kids to follow, and kids who just flat out can't move, Ben, Natsushima, Reiko, or the Nagito kid shove to the ground (for some reason, the Nagito kid actually pushed Em-tu to the ground before running closer to Monokuma, which no one could tell if it was surprising or not). the beeping speeds up*
Ishida: Judi! *He tackles Judi to the ground, throwing himself over her to protect her from anything that might hit her. there were a few more thuds of people hitting the ground and footsteps of someone running when the bomb finally went off*

*Judi holds on to Ishida, flinching at the sound of the bomb going off, and tries to see if everyone is ok*
(Ok, a moment of your time, please, but just imagine that before the kids are forced into another killing game, they round up the old players who survived and force them to watch.... and Raymond and Byakuya are arguing the whole time-)

(Nah, it's just like, Byakuya and Ray are just bickering and literately everyone who isn't used to this is just like "SHUT TF UP AND LET ME WATCH MY CHILD/SIBLING/COUSIN/ETC!")
*There was a yelp of pain and a thud as everyone started to get up.*
Ishida: Judi! Are you ok? are you hurt?

Judi: Yeah, i'm okay!

Ishida: good *he hurriedly got off Judi when he realized he was still on top of her, embarrassed blush fading quickly as he looked around. a smoking robot exoskeleton lay near a wall (clearly someone had kicked it away), and Kamari Nekozawa was being sheltered under Nagito kid's coat, clutching one of his legs and wincing in pain. the Nagito kid was trying to coax Kamari to pull his hands away*
???: Kamari, cmon, pull your hands away *a shy boy with purple hair and eyes (male Mikan almost) ran over and gently pulled Kamari’s hands away*

Judi: Oh goodness! are you ok?!

*Kamari's lower legs were burned and bleeding, his lower pants legs smoldering and his ankle stuck out at an odd angle. Reiko gasped and Hiyoko gave a tiny scream of shock, but the Mikan boy reached into his apron/smock thing and pulled out some medical supplies*
??: H-Hold still, a-and I need you t-to k-keep your hands o-off your l-l-legs. o-ok? *Kamari nodded, eyes shut tight as the Mikan boy began to work. the Komaeda kid looked at Mikan boy anxiously*
???: Is he going to be ok, Mitsuba? He's not dying THIS early on, right? *the Mikan boy just shushed them*

*Judi looked worried, then winced in pain a bit, she relized that she got a burn on her ankle*
Judi: Oh... *Covers it with pants leg* Is he going to be all right?

(Makoto: GUYS! Have you started watching yet? cause your kids are-)
(Byakuya: Shut up Naegi!)
~~~~~~
Ishida: wh- nothing happened! *his face is red* I assume the doors are still closed?
Ben: ok, stand back *he looks at the door* I'm gonna break it
Kamari: what?! you're crazy!
??: n-n-no! y-you c-can't! th-the d-door's too sturdy *a boy with purple hair and the a blue outfit stammered, shaking his head quickly* a-and, a-at best, y-you'll br-break your shoulder!

Judi: ... ishida... you don't think... that the game...

Ishida: stop. we're not going to say that till we're sure. we want to be sure before we freak out *he looks at her* ok? I'm sure we're going to be fi-
*WHAM!*
Ben: c-crap . . . that actually hurt . . . *Ben had tried to bust down the door, only to stumble back while gripping his shoulder. then started the onslaught of yelling*
???: Benji! You Idiot!
Konoko: Baka! what did you think was gonna happen?!
??: I- I- I t-told you!

*Judi reaches in her hair and pulls out a bobbie pin*
Judi: What type of lock does it have?

Kamari: lemme check *he bends down to see the handle. he runs his finger across the door before turning around with a scared and solemn look* nothing . . .
Ishida: what do you mean 'Nothing'?
Kamari: e-exactly that! there's no lock . . .

Judi: ... No Way, if it can open, it can lock! right?

Kamari: you want to check? *he stood up and backed away. Kamari's right; the door is smooth, and there's no way to lock it - at least, not from the inside*

Judi: Ughh..... i'm freaking mad! SHIT!

*Ishida kicks the door in frustration when it suddenly flies open, making many of the students jump or yell in surprise. Ishida backed up into Kamari, who knocks into the purple haired boy, who falls onto Reiko, resulting in a dog pile. Konoko snickered at them*

Judi: Ishida! are you ok?!

(Raymond: No no, let him speak!)

(Makoto: your kids . . . Byakuya, your kid is blushing cause of Ray's-)
(Byakuya: I said, shut up!)

(Raymond: Wait huh..... oh god history is repeating itself-)

(*Makoto bursts into laughter as Byakuya pinches the bridge of his nose in exasperation*)

(Raymond: I guess Stith-Mirisciotta's are magnets to Togami's-)

(Byakuya: I can't believe that my son is being shipped with your kid. of all people in this, it has to be your kid)

Raymond: Ah, just like old times!)

(Byakuya: shut up *walking out of the room*) we will not speak of this

(Raymond: But Byakuya!~)

Konoko: aaaaaand, who're you?
??: Emery Tsuji. I'm the Ultimate Biologist, but I specialize in forensics *Emery frowns* we went to Middle school together, Konoko. I tutored you in Science-
Konoko: Ok! Ok! Shut up!

*Judi raises a hand because she's about to smack Konoko*

*Ishida grabs her hand and turns her around*
Ishida: no, Judi, bad idea *Natsushima, meanwhile, had done something very similar to Ishida, and pulled Konoko to the side before seemingly giving her some kind of lecture* It's not worth painting yourself as someone violent *Ishida's blue eyes were firm; kind, but stern*

*Judi pouted*
Judi: Oh fine... But may i be let go now? *She was slightly blushing*

*As soon as Judi pointed it out, Ishida let go of her like he'd just touched a hot kettle*
Ishida: r-right! I-! ahem, I'm sorry, I should've let go of you earlier . . . *he was also blushing, maybe even more than Judi. this cause a few other students to snicker. he gave them a death glare* oh, shush

{Byakuya: *placing one hand over his eyes in disappointment* oh my god . . . }
{Ibuki: . . . Stith-Mirigami for life}

Raymond: Huh... Is that the ship name? I like it!- oh wait that's my kid-)
*Judi was rubbing her wrist a bit and smiling, very red faced*
Judi: It's okay! i don't mind...

{Byakuya: Ibuki, ISTG-!}

Konoko: oh, get a ROOM already! *Ishida gave Konoko a death glare that she returned with the finger, making people laugh at Ishida's shocked expression* Hah! You're shocked at THAT?! Hahaha!
Natsushima: *wearily* C'mon 'Noko, give him a break. He's got enough going on with-
Ishida: Shut up! Shut up Natsushima!

(Raymond: Oh shut up and let them be happy!)
Judi: Ishida! hey, it's okay! *She holds his arm*

*Ishida glares at Natsushima, but stops yelling. he 'tch'-s and turns away from the other boy to face Judi*
Ishida: *whispering* . . . thank you. I wasn't sure if I was going to sock him in the mouth or not
Benjiro: uh, hey guys? I dunno if this is important or not, but *he pointed to a bag sitting a few feet away* isn't that the bag Monokuma put our phones in?

Judi: *Whispering back* Of course.... *Now in a normal voice* If it is, i bet it's a trick

Reiko: Yeah! Sounds like something he’d do!
Ishida: I’m not so sure *Everyone looked at the Byakuya lookalike, who frowned and adjusted his glasses* he didn’t let any of the other games do that, although this Mono- uh, bear also seems a lot more lax . . . I think it’s more likely now than in the other games, but I still don’t think he’s going to let us do that *a few people sighed dejectedly while others grumbled and rolled their eyes*

Judith-Ann: We can try! *deep breath in*
(Raymond: she better not-)

Mitsuba, Konoko, Kasumi, Natsumi, Emery: NO-

*she was about to... but the cat from earlier came back and she stopped everything to pet it*

*A bunch of people gave sighs of relief as Judi pet the cat (as did many of the game's viewers). Kamari started at the cat thoughtfully before turning to Natsushima and Hanako*
Kamari: do you think I could train my Mononeko to be a psd for me? or rather, a psc?
Natsushima: A Psychiatric Service Cat? I mean, I suppose *Natsushima tilted his head and narrowed his eyes at the cat* it IS a robot . . . *Hanako smiled slightly*
Hanako: I think that's a great idea. you'll have to be nice to it though

*Judith-Ann then softly picks the cat up*
Judith-Ann: that's it, I call dibs on this one!!

Reiko: awh, I wanted her! *Reiko then sighed and shrugged* welp, guess I'll get another one!

Judith-Ann: oh! Well then have her, but treat her nice!

*Reiko gasped, eyes wide and shining with happiness before hugging Judi and taking the cat from her*
Reiko: eeee! Thank you!!!! *she giggled happily and spun around with the cat. Masakage mumbled something about 'being late' and 'going to his dorm' before turning around and walking down the hall towards the dorms. some other people began to follow. Ishida looked back at Judi*
Ishida: do you want to head ou- *Natsumi suddenly grabbed Ishida's arm and pulled him away* o-oi!
Natsumi: I want to check out something with you *Ishida protested, but was led off by the small blonde girl. Judi could feel the emotions rising again and ended up finding herself alone with Kiko and Kamari- and Em-Tu, but he hasn't really said much, basically at all*

Judith-Ann: So.... I'm gonna... find my room...

Reiko: I like long names! less chance of you finding someone else with the same name, y'know? *she looks serious* do you know how many 'Reiko's and 'Shiba's I've met? I share my last name with a literal dog breed *she looks up in thought, no longer looking so serious* though they do kindof match my hair color

Judi: Pfft- my grandmother's name is Judith, and my other grandmother's middle name is Ann. My father named me after both of his mothers, so everytime i see them, i feel weird-

Reiko: hmmmmmmmmmmm, I get that *she looks around before whispering to Judi* see that boy? *she points to a darker skinned boy with light blue hair, green eyes, and- an ahoge? you don't see that every day!* He has 3 brothers who all look like him, and they all have 'K' names; Kishiyo, Kanayo, and Kana. his name's Kamari

Judi: hmm... an ahoge... What did dad tell me about those guys?
*Judi could almost hear his dad saying, " Oh? People with Ahoges? They are protags, well... in the games anyway..*
AH HA! He's a Protag!

Reiko: that's what I said, but he doesn't believe me! it's all like "No, I can't be a protag" "I'm to boring" "I'm not special" like dude, shut up. you're here, aren't you?

Judi: Don't be rude! but this isn't a killing game... no need for protags i guess...

Reiko: I know, I'm sorry . . . but . . . *she looks at Kamari quizzingly* since this isn't a game; why's he here?

Judi: Hmm..... don't know... Maybe- *Her eyes widened at the thought of another killing game, that they were all tricked, that there could be a chance she never saw her father again...*

Reiko: hey, it's ok. Nothing's going to happen! I've just echoing fears *she hugs Judi tightly* ok?

Judi: Your right, i'm being silly!

(That was the idea XD)
*Mitsuba finishes up treating the burns on Kamari's legs and wraps them up with bandages while Monokuma taps his foot in annoyance*
Monokuma: sigh, you're no fun! *he started to walk off, looking back at Kamari's legs and suddenly smiling again* pu pu pu pu~ good luuuuuck~ *and with that, Monokuma rounded a corner and disappeared. lots of people sighed in relief before starting to look at each other, silently seeming to ask "well? who's the leader now?"*
Kamari: um, I'm sorry, I just want to confirm what I heard; our principle is a murder bear who blows up when people attack him and he wants us to participate in a school-based version of the Hunger Games?

Judi: *Now knowing she's going to like this guy* Yeah, but more than one person can survive the game, and most of us have family/friends who were in past games... wait... MR. MONOKUMA, QUICK QUESTION-

Monokuma: *popping his head out of a vent* Yes~?
Mitsuba, Alex (Skateboard girl), Konoko: *surprised* Ah!
Konoko: Hey! What's your problem?!
Monokuma: sorry, I don't talk to spacebuns *Konoko made an offended noise, but Natsushima just pulled her into his arms again. Monokuma looked at Judi* yes, little Stith-Mirisciotta?

*Judi bends down so she can look him eye to eye*
Judi: Don't these games have roles? like the protag and antag?

Monokuma: pupupu! maybe~ *He looks at everyone, giggling* I think that's up to yoooooouuuuu~ *he pops back in the vent for a few seconds before popping back out* Here's a hint! what do all protags have? pupupu, Bye for now! *he disappeared once again, leaving everyone to puzzle over the hint*

Judi: Well that's obvious, it's an Ahoge- *She slowly turned to look at Kamari with a creepy cat-like stare*

Kamari: *confused* eh? . . . why're you all looking at me . . . ? *he looked around at everyone anxiously, his ahoge twitching and curling a bit with his anxiety*
Konoko: Oh come on! the protag's really gonna be Kittymari?! but- but he's dumb!
Kamari: h-hey!

Judi: *looking over at ishida* didn't your dad say the same thing about Motoko niegi?

Ishida: d-did he? I wasn't aware *he looked away, seemingly feeling awkward at the mention of his father. meanwhile, some people were trying to explain what exactly being a protag meant*
Kamari: wait, and you're saying I'm a protag because I have a hair tuft? but, other people have them! s-so, it can't be me, right? *upon closer inspection, it appeared Kamari was right; a few other people DID have ahoges, whough none as pronouced as Kamari's and none moving like his*
Alex: so, that's a dud
Kiko (Komaeda kid): don't just give up hope like that! what else makes Protags special?

Judi: they’re the leader

*Kamari smiled and other people finally looked over and up at each other again*
Kamari: nice to meet you Judith-Ann! I'm Kamari Nekozawa, Ultimate Producer!
Kiko: Shouldn't we also be saying our relations to the game as well? just so everyone knows?
Kamari: . . . oh, uh, yeah, I guess you're right *Kamari smiled sheepishly* well, I don't really have any relation, so, um, yeah . . . *Kiko smiled*
Kiko: I'm Kiko Komaeda, my relation is Nagito Komaeda, and I am the Ultimate Luck *Kiko looked next at Mitsuba, who blinked in surprise before startling and turning back to everyone else*
Mitsuma: I- I'm M-Mitsuba Tsumiki! M-Mikan is m-my b-big sis-ster, a-and I am the U-Ultimate Caretaker
Reiko: I'm Reiko Shiba! I don't actually know WHO I'm related to, but I think it might be Chisa Yukizome, and I'm the Ultimate Actor!
Ishida: I'm Ishida Togami, second son of Byakuya Togami, and I'm the Ultimate Scion
Benjiro: I'm Benjiro Aiko, I think I'm related to Tenko Chabashira, and I'm the Ultimate Stuntsman!
Alex: I'm Alex Mioda, I'm Ibuki's younger step sister, and I'm the Ultimate Sports Influencer!
Natsumi: I'm Natsumi Kuzuryu, I'm the daughter of both Peko Pekoyama and Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu, and I'm the Ultimate Yakuza
(My hand is getting tired ahhhhh)

(Poor poor Reiko)
Judith-Ann: oh, I'm the only child of my father, Raymond Stith-Mirisciotta

Konoko: I'm Konoko Saonji. Hiyoko is my sister-in-law, and I'm the Ultimate Idol!
Alex: wait, if your her in-law, then why do you have her last name?
Konoko: I adopted her last name to kickstart my career, duh *she looked at everyone before glaring, cheeks red in embarrassment* what! the idol business is tough as it is!
Emery: *slowly* . . . riiiiiight, well, I'm Emery Taylor, I'm related to Celestia Ludenburg, and I'm the Ultimate Biologist- specifically, I focus on forensic biology
Hanako: I'm Hanako Sawa, I'm one of Rantaro's sisters, and I'm the Ultimate Botanist *she paused* I take care of flowers

*Judith-Ann just smiles and nods at each person after they finish, paying VERY close attention... she's taking so many mental notes*

(The reason I’m doing this is to keep track of my cast and how many participants there are)
Natsushima: I’m Natsushima Yokune, I was a former Monokuma kid, making my game relation ALSO Nagito *Kiko smiled widely, excited by- something or other. Natsushima suddenly became embarrassed and shuffled his feet awkwardly* and, um, I’m the, um, U-Ultimate . . . AV actor . . . Th-That’s my title! But, I don’t like calling it that, s-so forget I said anything other than the actor part! *Everyone looked at each other, exchanging looks of discomfort and/or suspicion. Natsushima looked at his feet, shifting his weight in shame. Kamari smiled at him, although he seemed flustered by the thought*
Kamari: h-hey, that’s ok! A-At least no one else is gonna have the same talent as you, r-right? *Natsushima sighed and gave Kamari a weary smile*
Natsushima: yeah, I suppose *The a girl with long blonde and black hair wearing a red dress then stepped forward, a kind smile on her lips*
???: Hello. I am Kasumi Tanaka-Nevermind. I’m the daughter of Sonia Nevermind and Gundham Tanaka. I’m the Ultimate Princess! I get that title now that my mother is Queen! *She giggles as the others stare in disbelief*
Reiko, Alex, Natsumi, Kamari: you’re a PRINCESS?!

Judith-Ann: woahhhhh, a princess.... cooooool

*Tadeo smiled before introducing himself next*
Tadeo: hi. I'm Tadeo Oma, I'm a part of D.I.C.E. so my relation is Kokichi, and I'm the Ultimate Burglar *the black girl with blue and blonde hair smiled and placed one hand to her chest and one on her hip in a sassy-mean-girl pose*
???: I'm Ani Yonaga, Angie is my cousin, and I'm the Ultimate Make-Up Artist *finally, everyone looked back at "Masa", who stayed silent before speaking very quietly*
"Masa": . . . Masakage Koizumi . . . Ultimate Cinematographer . . . *Kamari smiled*
Kamari: great! and with Em-Tu, that makes 17 of us! *everyone nodded or smiled, the tension finally lifting off the room like steam out of a window. Of course, this wouldn't last, for it was then that they heard a very familiar voice behind them*
Monokuma: Well, you finally decided to listen to me! *Everyone turned with various reactions; some groaned, some jumped in surprise or fear, and some people just forced themselves to smile (AKA, just Kiko, Reiko, and Kamari). Kamari smiled at the murderous robot teddy bear, although the smile didn't reach his eyes*
Kamari: Hello again, Kocho-Sensei (headmaster). what can we do for you? *Monokuma grinned*
Monokuma: pupupu! see? see? this is exactly how you all should behave! *Monokuma walked over to Kamari before climbing up his injured legs to stand on his lap like it was a podium. Kamari flinched, gritting his teeth, but said nothing. clearly he was playing it safe* eh-hem! Well, Now that you've all introduced yourselves, it's time to lay down the ground rules. Number 1; Night time-
Ishida: starts at 10:00 pm and ends at 7:00 am, yes, we know the ground rules. they're the same as always, aren't they? *Monokuma scowled at the tall blond*
Monokuma: you know if I was taller, I would seriously bop you on the head right now!

Judith-Ann: Well sir, it just what we were told... now may I pick you up? I think your hurting Kamari

Monokuma: hmmmmmm, Nope! *Mitsuba frowned*
Mitsuba: b-but, y-you’re causing him p-pain!
Monokuma: Pain builds character! *Monokuma huffed and put his hands on his hips* well, since you all seem to know the ground rules, I’ll just skip to the new ones! *Kamari’s eyes widened and he opened his mouth to protest, probably to say that he didn’t know what the ground rules were, but Monokuma cut him off and continued* check your handbooks if you don’t remember the rules. Now! First new rule; no tampering with the security cameras! Those cost me lots of money and I don’t want stupid little kids breaking them! *Monokuma rubbed his plush hands together* Secondly, each of you has your very own personalized Mononeko! Aaand you don’t have to feed them or anything since they are all robots like myself! *Monokuma put a hand on one side of his muzzle with a wide grin, as if he was telling them a secret* a much better alternative seeing as Hajime kept forgetting to feed his and letting it die over and over again!

Judith-Ann: a.... a Mononeko... why???

*Judi's schedule reads 'Class 1-A, Room 5 on the second floor to the left'. Ishida leans over*
Ishida: huh. well, I suppose we're in the same class

Judi: Oh... Cool! let's go!

*Ishida nods and the two walk to the classroom. before they enter the classroom, they can hear yelling inside*

Judi: oh no.....

*Ishida freezes before pulling the door open as quickly as possible. but it looks like they were worried for nothing; lots of people were talking loudly, some laughing as a shorter girl with curly hair yelled at a- robot boy?*

Judi: Oh there just loud!.... who that yelling at the boy?

Ishida: *deadpan* a brat *he sighs and shakes his head* that's Konoko Saionji, little cousin-in-law to Hiyoko Saionji. they act the same, but that's why you'd never make any physical connection

Judi: i'm going to help that boy then! *she breaths in and walks over* Excuse me miss? Why are you yelling at that boy?

*Konoko looked over, surveying Judi. the boy looked over in the same bemused-neutral expression*
Konoko: who the hell are you? *she straightens up and crosses her arms. her height is similar to Hiyoko's, but there's a sternness in her gaze that looks familiar to someone else . . . Mahiru, maybe?*

Judi: Judith Ann Stith-Mirisciotta! and I don't like that your yelling at him!

*Ishida looked over, blue eyes widening when he saw the burn. he took one of the tubes of burn cream, stopping to tap Mitsuba on the shoulder*
Ishida: may I borrow this?
Mitsuba: h-huh? o-oh, s-sure, b-but put g-gloves on before t-touching anyone's burns *Ishida nodded and did as Mitsuba instructed, turning to Judi and gently taking her leg*
Ishida: hold still, I'm gonna treat this burn, ok? *he pushed up his glasses before looking at her, a small cut on his cheek*

Judi: Ishida! worry about yourself! that cut looks bad! i'll be fine! *She leans down and takes his cheek in her hand*

Ishida: huh? *he touches his cheek with the back of his hand as not to contaminate the gloves, blinking in surprise at the blood that came off it* huh . . . well, that can be treated later. you have an electrical burn, and I'm not letting that go untreated *he rolled up her pant leg to uncover the burn and applied the burn cream to it. it stung badly, but not as bad as once again hearing the taunting voice of Monokuma*
Monokuma: Well well well! How the turns have tabled! *he stood behind the crowd, most people jumping and turning around quickly. Ishida glared at the bear and gritted his teeth*
Ishida: *through gritted teeth* "Tables. Have. Turned."
Monokuma: oh-ho-ho, have I annoyed the little Togami~? why, how bear-y interesting! Poor Togami, you must find my humor unBEARable! Pu pu pu pu! *Ishida looked ready to punch Monokuma for his horrible word humor*

Judi: I've heard better puns from a damn rock... *Judi does have a hand on Ishida's arm, in case he does try to punch the stupid bear*
(Raymond: .... can you feel the love tonight-

(Ibuki: the peace the evening briiiiiiiings!)
(Byakuya: shut up! The both of you!)
Monokuma: ouch! Y’know, I actually am hurt to hear that . . . From you *Monokuma walked over to Kamari and began to study his face* So! You’re the new kid, hmmmmmm?
Kamari: *shocked* wh-what? W-Wait, this isn’t possible *he sat up more leaning towards Monokuma in confusion* didn’t you explode? *Kamari brought one hand up and booped the snoot. It made a squeaky noise* huh . . . Like the plushies in FNaF
Monokuma: hey hey hey! Don’t go touching your principal without permission! I have feelings too, y’know
Kamari: *eyes wide and awestruck* you do?! I thought you were just some kind of remote control toy being controlled by someone else. Are you actually a sentient being?!

Judi: No hun, he's a root with multiple copies, that's why he's already back.
*Judi reaches into the mikan looking boy's med kit and pulls out a bandage, and put it carefully on ishida*

(My apologies, i meant to say robot-)

*Ishida jumped a bit at Judi's touch, but relaxed again realizing that it was her and not someone else (who else, Judi doesn't know, but definitely another human)*
Kamari: oh, I see *he reached to pick up Monokuma but stopped* May I pick you up?
Monokuma: ;-; . . . do- . . . are you stupid? Do you really not know who I am?!
Kamari: um, no, I don't . . . sorry *there was silence from Monokuma, along with the other students. suddenly, Monokuma smiled*
Monokuma: Well, it seems I need to introduce myself fully! ahem! *he walked back and stood on a chair so everyone could see him* Welcome students, to Hopes Peak Academy! Or, should I say, your ULTIMATE doom! *it's unclear whether the frustrated noise Ishida made was from being tricked or from Monokuma's bad humor* Hahahaha! *Kamari looked at Em-tu, who was still playing with the mouse* and you all, will be the players in this enthralling, entertaining, *Monokuma paused for suspense, the muffled sounds of Konoko crying into Natsushima's chest was the only sound in the hallway* . . . killing game

Judi: .... wait... wouldn't this be a huge mistake? most of us are kids or family members of people in a killing game... we know what to do and who is, normally, behind it... and i'm guessing you trying to make us go to sleep was a trick to make us not remember like you did to the past killing game players before us, huh?

Monokuma: *angrily* and it would've worked too, if it hadn't been for THAT! *he pointed at Em-tu, who was seemingly oblivious to the conversation* Why did I even invite that? *He sighed and walked to the center of the crowd* Now! Let's get in a circle and all say each others names
Benjiro: do you mean, say our own names?
Monokuma: nope! You should've all been talking before, so, say each others names!

(Why did this give me, "And I would've gotten away with it to! if it wasn't for you meddling kids!!" Scooby Doo vibes)

Judi: Pass, we don't need a team-building exercise, unless you have any written thing saying we need to
(Raymond: *Squealing about how Judi is freaking smart* I TAUGHT HER WELL, TELL THAT DAMN BEAR!)

Konoko: I'd hate to have to spell that as a child
Ishida: Konoko, Your name is litterally Konoko Aki Saionji. that's way worse
Konoko: yeah? well, at least it's not Ishida Ryuichi Togami!
Ishida: *blushing* sh-shut up!

Judi: My father taught me at a young age! it was easy!

*Judi gets tapped on the shoulder. a timid looking boy is behind her, and he waves hesitantly*
???: hey. this, might take a while. they're both too proud to back down, so it can go on for hours

Judi: *Looks at togami* How did my dad deal with his?
(Bro, i just thought of something funny...
Ishida: Father, i met someone today
Byakuya: Who?
Ishida: Her last name is Stith-Mirisciotta-
Byakuya: Damn it they got another Togami!)

(LMAO! I can just, imagine the look on his face; ಠ︵ಠ)
???: Your dad was with Togami-San? so, your dad was also in a game?! *he seems excited* wow . . . I mean, I'm sorry for your loss, if he died- wait, no, that wouldn't make sense timeline wise cause he would've had to have you- *the boy clapped his hands over his mouth in shock before bowing* I- I'm sorry! I shouldn't be talking that long . . . sorry

Judi: My fahter Is Raymond Stith-Mirisciotta! he lived! and i'm not sure what our dads did but they knew each other-
(He'd then call Ray/myself and be like, LEAVE HIM ALONE,DON'T MAKE HIM LIKE ME-)

(lmao)
???: ah, I see. He wasn't on the official class list because he came late and left early, right?

Judi: Not sure... i think so-

???: I see . . . he was like, antag to the antag, right? not technically truly on the protag's side, but not on the side of the antag to the protag?

Judi: Yep! that's him!

Ishida: she is- most of the time. other times she's threatening to cut off your fingers and pull out your tongue for being stupid
[Aoi: 0-0 ok, I don't want to meet your daughter]
*Natsumi honestly just seemed like your typical tsundere anime love-interest, which was both amusing, and slightly annoying to Judi. most of the rooms they passed were just empty classrooms which, while unsurprising, was still unsettling*
Natsumi: huh . . . odd . . .

Judi: I thought there were other classes here too... but then again we were just got tricked into a killing game so-

Natsumi: *brightly* that's what I was going to say! *Natsumi had a bright smile on her face that definitely did NOT come from either of her parents. She looked over at Ishida with a smirk* you attract smart ones, eh?
Ishida: *confused* 'attract'? *Ishida's grip on Judi's hand tightens a bit, the discomfort of Natsumi's "cryptic" comments evident in his eyes. Natsumi looked at Ishida and Judi's hands and her face fell back into a frown*
Natsumi: nothing, forget about it *she turned away* I'm going to propose this question anyways, because it's better to say it aloud, but where the hell is everybody?! *she turned around with her hands on her hips and the frustrated-tsundere look on her face* I talked to, like, 15 other people who are not in our class, and now they're gone! poof! ugh!

Judi: Do you think monokuma did somehing to them?

Ishida: Possibly . . . *Ishida frowned, pulling his hand away to start pacing a little bit* they could've been illusions- AI generated possibly? it's not like AI is unable to do that now. not to mention, Em-tu IS an AI- or, he should be *he looked back at the two girls, fixing his glasses* did anyone actually touch any of the people who vanished?

*Judi rubs the hand that ishida held*
Judi: I only talked to people in our class...

Ishida: same
Natsumi: ;-; . . . ooooooooook, I feel really stupid now . . .
Ishida: . . . what happened?
Natsumi: 0-0 UMMM, ANYWAYS! *she turned around hurriedly, her red eyes darting around nervously*
(I'm trying to make a picture of Natsumi, so I show you once it's done :3)

(Yay!)
Judi: Don't feel stupid!

Natsumi: no, no, I am very much stupid *She sighed* I talked with people. lots of people. mostly to say get out of my way, but I still talked to them *the Ultimate Yakuza looked ahead and the group began to walk forward again*
Ishida: but how would they do that?
Natsumi: *sarcastically* do Illusions disks exist in real life?

Judi: don't know... maybe?

*Ishida puts his hands on his hips and raises an eyebrow*
Ishida: excuse me, you're talking to a person whose talent boils down to "a rich a-hole" *He gives Judith Ann the tiniest smile* there's nothing as stupid as that

Judith Ann: *snicker* Ultimate Video Game Theorist

Ishida: *his eyes widened in surprise and he had to resort to using the back of his hand to hide the smile creeping onto his face* Have you ever thought of applying for Game Theory? sorry, that was rude of me

Judith Ann: No, no, I must tell you something... I AM Game theory!
*she snickers for a bit before full on laughing*

*Ishida just lowers his hand back to his side and smiles. ok, Judith Ann has decided that Ishida is a less pessimistic version of his dad*

Judith Ann: Father said you dad was snobby jerk when they were young, but you seem really nice! it's a pleasure to meet you!