Talent-swap Havoc [Chapter 3 daily life: Wolf in sheep's clothing]
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Aoi's execution ended and everyone is ready to go. Junko was about to leave and noticed Sakura still standing there, Leon was already being comforted by Sayaka. Junko decided to comfort her friend Sakura, she went closer and tried helping her understand what she's going through. Sayaka was trying to calm Leon down, they were both doing their best. Leon and Sakura however were missing their now gone friends... Their memories live forever with them.
Everyone heads back to their dorms but no one speaks a word, no one dares to. Everyone is split off into even small groups then before, there are only 2 groups of 3. Junko thinks to herself if her actions were wrong, just like before but before she can develop further, Monokuma appears.
"Since Yasuhiro's secret was boring and no one else's secrets got revealed there wasn't much drama as I hoped. So as your headmaster I decided I'll reveal mine! I know, I'm so kind. Ok ok, here it goes!
There's a traitor among you."
Everyone froze in their tracks and stared at the screen showing Monokuma before it faded to black. Their was fear, panic and interest in people's eyes. No one knew what to say, except Kyoko. She immediately accused Byakuya of being the traitor, saying he has yet to share his talent and somehow knew all the answers.
Junko jumps into to defending, stating that it's dumb to assume so soon. Kyoko continues to back up her argument, explaining that he said he couldn't say his talent but may just be a stupid lie so his real talent isn't revealed. Toko ran up and argues back yelling she hasn't done anything to help the group. Kyoko responds back by explaining everyone knows her talent and who she is, but no one knows. His talent could be the Ultimate Killing Game Maker for all they know.
Mondo yells at her to stop the crap, explaining all she'll have left is enemies if she continues. Byakuya stops him, saying he can explain himself. Byakuya continues by stating he can't say his talent or the reason why he can't say his talent. Kyoko starts to get annoyed, she wants an answer. She smiles like she has a plan and continues arguing, but now Toko steps in instead.
Junko starts to think and focus her attention on Byakuya. wondering if Kyoko's suspicions may be true, however her doubting is discouraged by how much Byakuya has actually helped. He may be mysterious but is that any reason to think he's the mastermind?
Kyoko leaves to her dorm sharing some final yet chilling words. Celestia stands there awkwardly watching her leave while others stand near their friends. Taka asks if Celestia is really her friend and Celestia explains that she agrees with Kyoko and that they should also think it thru, she may be right after all. Celestia leaves and everyone starts to separate back to their dorms, no one feels safe but they'll act like it.
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The morning announcement runs off again and Junko groans but gets up, she always hated mornings. Junko wondered if what happened last night really affected everyone, she thinks it did but who knows. Junko went to the gym because she heard singing, Leon was singing and Sayaka was praising his work. Chihiro was trying to break up another petty argument Taka and Mondo were having again. Junko smiled, she was glad nothing to serious went on especially with Leon. He really needs this.
Junko worried about Sakura instead, thinking that the 2nd floor pool is where she'd be. She was, Sakura was looming over the area Yasuhiro was found dead in, the place Aoi always brought them to. Junko and Sakura share some worrying and cheerful words to each other. Junko tried cheering her up and Sakura brought up how this pain she feels must be what Junko felt, it was. they hug and cry all their pain out before talking about moments they loved with their now dead friends.
Junko remembers and old book she and Mukuro read together and wants to look for it in the library, so they go. Sakura asks what the book was and she describes it in great detail on their way there. They don't hear screaming or yelling till they open the door, it was chaos. Junko and Sakura stare at the scene before them. Byakuya had a large cut on his head being taken care of by Kiyotaka, Chihiro was taking care of the cuts on Toko while Mondo was yelling at Kyoko and Celestia.
Sakura rushed over to stop Mondo and Kyoko's bickering while Junko ran to ask Byakuya what happened. Byakuya explains he was reading when Kyoko tried slicing open his head but he threw a book at her instead. He noted she wasn't trying to kill him, just harm him. Celestia was also there attacking him to, but Toko ran in front and got those cuts. Apparently, Toko's scream alerted Mondo, Taka and Chihiro who were walking by which resulted in this.
Sakura took away the knife Kyoko had and told them their all going to the gym to talk. Sakura and Mondo both go away with Kyoko and Celestia, Kyoko was angry while Celestia was rather reserved but pissed. Kiyotaka and Chihiro help Byakuya and Toko go who both resist any other help or questions. Junko is tasked with finding Leon and Sayaka, so she runs around and realizes there's a 3rd floor opened.
Sayaka and Leon were heading up those stairs, they asked where everyone went so Junko explains what happened briefly. They rush over to the gym and Leon asks what the fuck happened to Byakuya and Toko, also why Sakura has a knife. Mondo explains it was Kyoko and Kyoko sticks her tongue at him. Celestia coughs before explaining the story from scratch; Kyoko had planned to make Byakuya reveal his talent by force but she didn't think Toko stalked him enough to know he was in danger.
Mondo scolded her for dragging Celestia into this mess and that what she did was horrible, Kyoko ignores him. Sakura sighs and as Junko is about to ask something- Monokuma bursts in angry. He demanded to know why no one has went up to check the 3rd floor after he announced the new rooms, Sakura reexplains. Monokuma points at Celestia and Kyoko, stating they will be punished for their actions by having their secrets revealed from last chapter instead of just dying.
Kyoko isn't worried at all but Celestia is.
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Kyoko's secret: Kyoko has done illegal gambling, some being young for her to do.
Celestia's secret: Celestia Ludenberg is a fake name, her real name is Taeko Yasuhiro.
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Celestia yells freezes, having no idea what to do and Kyoko watches her. Chihiro asks if it's true and Taeko looks down in shame, soon nodding. Junko sighs and asks what they should call her, Celestia said she'll decide soon, for now the name Celestia was fine. Byakuya gets up and starts leaving, suggesting they can skip this for another time. Kiyotaka asks how he could push something like this aside but gets ignored. Toko follows and soon everyone does.
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During the investigation, Junko finds a strange photo on the floor. It shows a picture of Aoi attacking Yasuhiro while Hifumi is watching, there was another figure in the corner but it was hard to make out- only there arm was out after all, it looked covered bandages. Just as Junko was going to show the others- Monokuma snatched it which resulted in them arguing. Junko decided she knew she couldn't win but kept note of this discovery and continued the investigation as normal. Junko decided to tag along with Sakura and Kyoko, who were fine with it.
Once they found the nurse's office, they treated Byakuya and Toko's wounds more carefully.
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Nighttime rolled around and before everyone went to bed, Mondo made a suggestion. Explaining that they couldn't let an attack like this happen again, Kyoko and Celestia had to be watched. Sakura agreed to watch over Kyoko but Sayaka argued that would be to much, they need to split times up. Mondo, Sakura, Sayaka, Taka and Leon were the strongest so they could easily watch over any of them with not much problem. Byakuya, Junko, Toko and Chihiro were left without any tasks which Junko was very grateful for. They would decide times after.
Kyoko sighed but agreed and Celestia agreed as well, saying it is what they deserve after all. Then, they all went back to their dorms to sleep again...
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Junko woke up feeling somewhat better then last night despite what happened yesterday. She decided to stay in her room and worry about that photo. Wondering if she should tell anyone, she thinks if anyone would believe her, it'd be him. So she ran to find Byakuya but stumbled into Kiyotaka who was carrying a book, Junko asked what it was. Kiyotaka quickly covered the title and stated it was a book she used to read as a kid, Junko was hesitate but nodded. Junko asked if she's seen Byakuya and Kiyotaka points where, Junko runs off yell a thank you to Kiyotaka.
Junko finally finds Byakuya in the laundry room and asks why he's here. Byakuya asks her if she remembers what happened here, Junko gets defensive and asks why he's asking. Byakuya looks at her and sighs, saying now isn't the time. He asks her what she wants, Junko explains the photo she found before but Monokuma took away. Byakuya ponders for a moment, saying he's not sure what it means but that she shouldn't say things that may be used against the mastermind so easily.
Before leaving, he explains that the bath house does have no cameras and it's the only place they have where Monokuma can't watch them. Junko decides to check for herself but agrees to say everything else there. They both separate and Junko heads straight to the bath house. On her way, she passes Mondo and Kyoko heading upstairs to either the 1st or 2nd floor, no one else. Junko checks the bath house, finding no cameras she smiles in relief and starts to feel anxious. Should just one person be trusted with Kyoko? Especially someone like Mondo?
Junko ponders and decides to check on them- then she ran straight into Chihiro which threw them both on the ground. Chihiro sniffles and Junko yells in pain. Sayaka- who was talking to Chihiro helps Junko up then Chihiro. Junko apologizes for disturbing them and slamming Chihiro into the floor, Sayaka says it was alright. Junko tries comforting Chihiro who was starting to calm down, Sayaka gave Chihiro also. Soon later, she calmed down and thanked them both. Sayaka said it was alright again and Junko said she had to help. Junko soon brushes them off and leaves again, Chihiro also left Sayaka and followed Junko to the second floor, then left on that floor...
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