~Y/n pov~

Himiko was oddly cheerful, maybe because she didn't want to grief and she wanted to keep moving forward.

Gonta told us about more letters appearing.

I know what Kokichi is planning, we planned some parts together. I can't help but wonder....what if there's another way.

~*~

A few more areas were unlocked, Keebo's lab looked interesting.

Maybe there is still time...

I told Kokichi about the meeting the others were having and he stole the keycard.

And now, we were on our way, to find the truth.

~*~

"What do you think is one the other side of that door?" I asked Kokichi.

He titled his head, "The outside world, duh!"

"That's not what I meant...I mean something must be wrong with the outside world...for it to be a motive."

It took us several attempts, but, we were able to reach the door.

"You ready?" Kokichi asked seriously.

"No...but here goes."

Kokichi quickly scanned the keycard and then stepped back.

The door opened and what we saw shocked me.

I was right....there's no where to go back to....there has to be another truth hidden here.

It started getting hard to breathe and before I knew it, we had both passed out.

~*~

I woke up and looked around the room.

It was a cluttered mess...yup Kokichi's room.

The door clicked and in walked the purple grape himself.

He grinned, "Good timing. I woke up before you and brought you back here. Shuichi used another of those flashback lights...but we can't be sure if the memories are real or not."

I sat up, holding my head in pain.

Then, I turned to the grinning Kokichi and placed my hand on his cheek, "Don't force yourself to smile...at least...you don't have to pretend around me."

That was all it took for him to lose his composure.

His lips twisted into a frown, as tears started steaming down his face.

Then, he threw himself at me, sobbing on my chest.

I smiled sadly, combing my fingers through his curly locks and rubbing reassuring circles onto his back.

Eventually, Kokichi had calmed down.

"About the plan.." I started nervously.

Kokichi nodded for me to continue.

"I think it should be a last resort, there should be some other way." I frowned, "If one of us dies... well I want at least one is us to make it to the end and make sure this killing game ends for good."

Kokichi nodded, but still didn't speak. Maybe he didn't trust his voice after all that crying..

"I hate this killing game more than anything...it isn't just a game...people are dying goddammit!"

Kokichi hugged me tightly, "We'll end this together..."

"Everything doesn't always go to plan though, right? Anyway I think Keebo's lab could be useful."

"I want to tell you something..." Kokichi looked away, was he blushing?

"Yeah?"

"I love you Y/n, and that's not a lie." He pressed his forehead gently against mine, gazing lovingly into my eyes.

I felt my cheeks explode in red before I managed to reply, "I love you Kokichi, and that's the truth."

He laughed softly, before closing the gap between our lips.

A short but sweet kiss was exchanged.

After all the planning, we were exhausted so I guess we ended up going to sleep.

I want to end this but...what if I can't...

~*~

A few mostly uneventful days passed. I noticed something was off with Kaito.

Kokichi went and talked to Miu about something. Apparently, she made a virtual world.

Though, Kokichi was definitely hiding something. I let it slip, I trust him.

Little did I know....that was one big mistake.

Miu gathered everyone because she had finally completed the virtual world.

~*~

"So, what's the way out?" Shuichi asked.

Miu smirked, "If you want to know so badly, get on the ground and beg."

Kokichi was quick to turn the tables, "Aren't you the one who should be begging?"

"Huh?"

"You're the one who wants everyone to hear what you have to say, right?"

After a bit of hesitation, Miu got on the floor and started begging desperately.

It was kinda disgusting.

I frowned, "Stop that and just tell us already."

She shakily got up, cowering under my sharp glare.

"Well, this way out is the computer." Miu exclaimed.

"I don't follow." Keebo looked at her confused.

Miu sighed like it was obvious, "W-We connect to the computer usin' this headset... once connected, your consciousness becomes a p-program, and the program turns inta' a world..."

"A world... created by a program?" Kaito exclaimed.

Gonta nodded and acted like he understood, "I see."

"So it's virtual reality?" Maki asked blankly.

"Well it's better than that... Because your consciousness here gets transported all the way to a different reality... and you can do anythin' in that reality you can do here." Miu explained, "Okay, let's go!"

"Our consciousness will be inside the computer right? What will happen to our consciousness, though?" Shuichi asked.

Kokichi smiled, answering for Miu, "When a consciousness goes into program, it'll create a new body called an avatar!"

"How do you know that?" Maki asked cautiously.

"Anyone who plays video games would know that." I stated, it was true, however I only said that to cover up Miu and Kokichi's meeting.

Eventually, everyone agreed to do it.

"N/n, sit next to me!" Kokichi grinned childishly, pulling me into the seat next to his.

A few people started connecting the wires.

I overheard Himiko explaining it to Gonta a few times.

"Y/n."

Kokichi's voice was serious, which caught my attention.

"Yeah?"

He smiled, "Nevermind..."

With that, we connected to the virtual world.

~*~

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A/n this story is totally gonna turn out different then I planned.