"We should get to training Kaito and Maki must be waiting for us," Shuichi said randomly sitting up. I groaned but nodded. I didn't want to leave the time me and a Shuichi have alone...but the meeting must be important...maybe we can figure out what the whispering is about...

"Ok," I said as we walked over to Kaito's room. Right when we knocked once the door opened making Shuichi jump.

"Hey, Sidekick! Come in Maki is already here!" Kaito exclaimed opening the door for the two of us. I was suspicious of this but didn't say anything.

"So, for the meeting...what do we need to discuss?" Shuichi asked as the door closed while we made our way over to the floor by Maki. Kaito sat next to Maki while me and Shuichi stayed together as we always do.

"Kokichi and I heard some whispering about the notebook Kokichi was writing in a while back...and I think they might be trying to frame him for something...or at least turn the others against him," Maki said closing in her eyes for a moment.

"Yeah, I think that is a valid point..." I said feeling Shuichi grab my hand. He looked at me with a confused look...I felt guilty for not telling him about this before...but it was best to not bring it up at the moment.

"So if they are plotting against him, what are they trying to gain?" Kaito asked keeping his voice quieter than he usually does.

"I think they are trying to frame him as the mastermind...which could point to the mastermind being one of the people in the group or maybe even the one running it," Maki whispered putting her hand up indicating she wasn't don't talking yet.

"I was talking to Gonta and he told me Tsumugi is the one who made the group...but I didn't get many answers before another group member came and made him shut up,"

"So Gonta is in the group...and Tsumugi could be the mastermind?" I asked feeling my stomach twist. What the hell is this?

"We should leave it at this for today...let me know if you find anything else," Kaito stood up first and went to the door to open it for us. I was a bit confused by how he was acting but didn't put more thought into it.

"Ok, we don't have anything at the moment...thanks for telling us Maki," Shuichi whispered before grabbing my hand and pulling me out of the room.

"Hey! What are you guys doing out after curfew?" Angie, Himiko, And Tenko stooped us on our way to Shuichi's dorm room.

"I don't see how that is your business," I said keeping my tone cold. Shuichi didn't say anything he just looked confused.

"Well, we are here to make sure no one is going out during the night hours!" What? Why would they need to do that? It isn't in the rules that we can't be out after hours...there are only certain places off-limits.

"Why...it's not against the rules to be out after nighttime begins..." Shuichi said quietly sounding just as confused as he looked.

"Seeing as the last killer worked at night we need to make sure it is safe for everyone and if you stay in your dorms then another nighttime murder can't take place!" Angie clapped her hands together. This is really creeping me out...I mean Kiyo concerns me but this is different.

"Ok, but why do you feel the need to enforce this?" Shuichi asked wrapping his hand around my waist.

"Because Auta is telling Angie that she needs to do this with his other followers," She folded her arms and closed her eyes as if she was saying a prayer...oh god not this shit again...

"Then me and Kokichi will be going to our dorm now," Shuichi said quickly pulling me towards our dorm. I could tell he was confused but didn't want to get more involved.

Right, when we got to his dorm Maki walked out of Kaito's room and the group when over to her to talk to her...I'm sure she can handle herself.

"So...this is new information," I whispered before Shuichi pulled me back into his dorm. My mind was running with questions from the first trial...why did she go to the bathroom then? I mean it is a normal thing to do...but given the time...

"Tsumugi...could be the mastermind?" Shuichi asked. I could tell by his voice he is really shaken up because of this. Sure, we have been theorizing about a mastermind...but didn't put much thought on how it would be having one of our classmates as the mastermind...

"Yeah...you seem a little on edge my love," I paused and gave him a kiss before pulling back.

"We should get to bed ShuShu and at least try to get some sleep~ we can always discuss this tomorrow~," I teased poking his nose. He jumped a bit at the action but I'm sure it's just because of how random it was...and also because he is just naturally jumpy! Sometimes anyway...

"Alright, you need to get changed first..." I laughed at how tired he already sounded. I felt super awake so it is definitely going to take me a while to get to sleep...but that isn't new to me.

"Sure my love~," I winked at him before moving to change. I'm not sure if he saw me wink at him or if it was just because he was flustered that made him go silent. I shrugged it off and grabbed the clothes that I left in the corner of the room to change in.

I looked back over at Shuichi before I ran a hand through my hair...I really need to take a shower...I sighed to myself and turned and looked at Shuichi.

"Hey, Shu-Chan? Do you mind if I take a shower?" I asked walking over to the bathroom door with my change of clothes in hand. He jumped at the mention of a shower before a blush came across his cheeks. What went through his mind just now?

"Yeah, that's alright Kokichi, although I may be asleep when you come back in here," I smiled and gave a little wave when I opened the door.

"I'll make sure to cuddle you when I come out~ because I know you love it~," I teased before I closed the bathroom door. The bathroom was built identical to my own except he had different soap in the shower, but other than that there was absolutely no difference.

I quickly got out of my school uniform and hopped into the shower. I turned the water right to the middle because as I like to take warm showers it sucks to get out just to be freezing. So, at the end of my shower, I turn the water cold and let it run over me as I adjust to it. Then I get out after a few moments and dry off.

The water was a bit cold but I wasn't focused on the water too much because my mind was wandering to the motive Monokuma mentioned...what was it even going to be? Seeing as the last two motives were a time limit and manipulation...maybe this one is going to be similar?

I chewed on my thumb. What if it's another time limit except it's a little more inhuman...not that any of the motives are what I would consider not inhuman...but that's not the point.

I don't want Shuichi to end up getting hurt. But what if the motive turns out to be something dangerous to him? Like a time limit and if we don't kill someone within a certain time then we lose a limb or get tortured or something...

If that happens I need a backup plan...I don't want anyone else to get killed but I don't want Shuichi to get hurt if we run out of time. Think Kokichi, think! I would do anything for Shuichi even die for him...die for him.

If it comes to the worst I will risk or give my life to the killing game to keep Shuichi safe. I'm sure he would be able to hold his own if I'm not here, but this is a worst-case scenario...

I shook my head knowing I was diving way too deep into my thoughts again. I grabbed some shampoo and put some in my hand. While I was rubbing it into my hair making sure to get my scalp clean as well I got distracted again.

The other walls of the shower were soon covered in blood and I was back in the tub full of bloody water all over again. I shook my head and got out of the memory and felt my hands start to shake...if it comes to that I am willing to kill myself to make sure he is safe.

After rinsing my hair and coughing a few times because of water going into my eyes and mouth as well as forgetting to breathe. I put some conditioner into my hair and made sure to let it sit for a moment while I shaved my legs. I had to be careful because my skin bruises and cuts easily...I hate myself for this reason but there isn't much I can do about it.

The shampoo and conditioner smelled exactly like Shuichi and it was nice to be able to smell like him. Because his scent is calm and safe. I made sure to check my legs for any cuts before rinsing my hair out. I quickly washed my body before turning the water cold. I have been doing this routine for a while now so it doesn't phase me as much as it did when I started, it was super calming actually.

I stepped out of the shower and looked into the mirror. I absolutely hate all the scars littering my arms and basically every part of my body...I don't know what Shuichi even sees in me...what do I even have to offer? I'm just terrible...

I sighed and quickly dried my hair without giving it another thought. I counted in my head to make sure my thoughts wouldn't stray again as I got dressed. I hate how my brain is always going so fast...it makes me feel so dizzy and tired all the time...

After one last look in the mirror and a quick finger comb to my hair, I left the bathroom. Shuichi as he said before was asleep in the covers. It was dark but it was dark in the bathroom as well, because I never turn the light on when I shower. I don't know what it is but the light makes me super uncomfortable...

I made my way over to the bed and quietly slipped under the covers immediately moving closer to him. His back was turned to me but I didn't mind too much because this way I could give him neck kisses. Not that he would be awake enough to react anyway.

"Goodnight Shuichi," I kissed the back of his neck as I wrapped my arms around him. He was asleep and just calmly snoring. It calmed me down as well as the intoxicating scent of safety and love Shuichi has. The scent of pine trees and vanilla.

. . .

Ding Dong

Bing Bong

I was just taking in Shuichi as he held me close to his chest. As we were sleeping he moved so he was facing me and must have been holding me like this for a while. I felt a warm feeling come to my chest causing me to smile. I love you Shuichi.

I didn't even notice the announcement until Shuichi woke up as well. He slowly sat up making me groan. Why does he always have to move when he wakes up~? why can't he just hold me~? I sighed knowing this could wait.

"Good morning Ultimates!! Make sure to make your way to the dining hall for the announcement of the new motive!! Upupupu!!" Monokuma's screechy voice definitely woke Shuichi up completely. I laughed a bit seeing him so distraught and loopy because of how he just woke up.

The monitor soon shut off after that making me sigh. Welp! Best to get Shuichi up and wake so we can go and see what a demonic bear is giving us to try to get us to murder each other! What a fantastic day...

"Kokichi?" Shuichi was still loopy as hell and was just pulling me into his arms so he could hug me. It was nice how cuddly he is when he is tired~ he is always cuddly but it's cute to see him exhausted but he still wants to cuddle~,

"Yes my love~," I cooed into his ear smiling to myself.

"We should get going..." He rubbed his eyes before he slowly got out of bed. I didn't say anything and changed into my uniform while he did the same.

He took longer than usual to change and when he finished he grabbed my hand and leaned against me. I was standing at the door...and I took this as an invitation to start making our way to the dining hall.

He didn't say much as we walked down the halls. Which made sense in a way, because he is so tried. I haven't seen him tried for this long after we wake up...maybe it's because my emo boyfriend hasn't had his coffee today~ cute~,

"Finally! Everyone is here!!" Monokuma shouted. God this is it...Angie, Himiko, Gonta, Keeboy, Tenko, and Tsumugi were standing suspiciously close together but I didn't say anything about it...maybe this is related to what happened last night?

"The necromation!! The next motive!" I heard some gasps and some people who didn't say anything and didn't really look like they cared at all.

"With this, you can revive one person!!" I tilted my head. How is that supposed to cause a murder?

-Here is a longer part! *me trying to move the plot along* *also me crying because chapter five is a thing* Anyway, I'm still hella anxious about my ex-friend but other than that I'm alive and breathing! Thank you all so much for reading!!-

-ShuichiOuma010-