This will be the theme tune for this chapter/maybe arc!

Arc 2: Deeper the friendships, deeper the despair

Shuichi instantly woke up at 6 o'clock sharp. He didn't even use his alarm to wake up at the right time. Today was the day.

The day he would shine.

Hastily, he brushed his teeth, pulled on a clean set of his school uniform and ran out of the house with a piece of toast in his mouth. If he wasn't practically Naruto running, he would be classified as one of those 'I'm late for school!' anime girls.

Eventually, he finally arrived at the Danganronpa Headquarters. It really was picture perfect. The walls of the building were mostly made out of glass so when people from below passed by, they watched the floors to hopefully find any sight of the winners of previous Danganronpa seasons. The building reached up high in the sky that if someone said that it had around a hundred floors, they wouldn't be so far off.

Outside the doors to the Headquarters was a massive queue of students at Shuichi's age, desperately waiting to be let in. The queue was so long that it went on across the neighbourhood.

But Shuichi wasn't heading for the end of the queue, he headed for a cafe near the Danganronpa Headquarters where he and the rest of his club promised they would meet up. And true to most of their words, only half of them were already there.

"Shuichi!" Kaede hugged Shuichi before forcing him to sit down on a seat before she sat next to him 

"You're late!" Angie accusingly told him as Shuichi adjusted his chair at a round table with eighteen seats. In which ten were already occupied.

"W-well, he is only a few minutes late..." Tori mumbled as he sipped his mug of hot chocolate.

"Still! Better to be early than on time!" 

"I wonder what time you got here then," Kaede gave a small scowl as she took a bite out of her muffin.

"Where the hell is everyone?! We agreed we would be here at nine o clock! It's five past nine!" Angie stressed, impatiently stirring her coffee that it was spilling over the sides

"It is a bit early, don't you think? Students do like to stay up late," Tenko tried to tell her

"I know right? I stayed up at 1am last night! I also wonder how I woke up at five in the morning though!" Himiko bounced up and down in her seat, consuming even more sugar which would give her more energy

"Excuse me everyone but do you think you will do well today?" Maki cutely asked as she licked the whipped cream in her hot chocolate

"Probably not. I'm too normal compared to you guys," Kiibo answered, drinking his coffee and biting his croissant

"No you're not, be happy with who you are. You are unique Kiibo," Ryoma smiled at him as he took a spoonful of granola

"Yeah, I wish everyone can see that," Miu sipped her fruit tea as she looked out of the window with a hint of sorrow in her eyes

"Daremoga dokuji no hōhō de yunīkudesu," Tsuki spoke as she poured four satchels of sugar and some milk into her English tea.

(Everyone is unique in their own way)

"Ugh! Where is everyone?!" Angie complained again as she stared at the clock

"I swear, this girl has OCD," Kaede muttered

"Yo! What's up peasants!" Kokichi grinned as he took a seat, grabbed a mug of hot chocolate and leaned back, resting his feet on the table

"Look, do you mind you little gremlin?" Angie narrowed her eyes at him

"Funny you call me a gremlin. Last time I checked, you're 5'3," Kokichi gulped down a mouthful of hot chocolate before his eyes suddenly widened and he was dramatically making a scene because it was too hot

"Sorry we're late!" Tsumugi rushed into the cafe and hustled with her seat as Rantaro followed her in her wake and sat down next to her

"Good morning everyone," Kirumi arrived at the table, being casual as she wrapped an arm around Ryoma as a sign of affection. Ryoma smiled and hugged her arm

"Boo!" Korekiyo tried to scare Tsuki by sneaking up behind her and suddenly grabbing her shoulders. Out of reflex, she punched him in the face.

"Sorry, not sorry," Kaito yawned as he pushed the doors and ruffled Maki's head, causing her to squeal in a high pitch as he lazily sat down next to her

Finally Gonta grumbled as he violently pushed the doors,

"Don't want to be here but I am," He muttered under his breath

"Isn't this amazing?!" Shuichi ranted when everyone had seated down and had something to eat and drink, "We're auditioning for the show, the myth, the legend!"

"You know, I think it goes 'The man, the myth, the legend'," Kokichi corrected him

"Who cares?! This is absolutely amazing! I've waiting my entire life for this moment!" Shuichi let out another girly squeal as he read more Danganronpa stuff on his phone

"Does this guy have an off switch? People are staring at us, like we're some street kids," Kaito glanced behind him

"But I can't wait either! I can't wait to make my family proud!" Himiko excitedly grinned, clutching Tenko's arm as she bounced up and down and up and down 

"Luckily you don't have to wait that long. It's five minutes until those doors open," Kaede checked the time on the wall

"But about two hours of waiting in that queue," Miu pointed out the queue outside the Danganronpa Headquarters doors that seemingly went on forever.

"You guys already registered your name in, right? Because I don't want to wait another hour in a queue just for you to all register your damn names in the list," Angie commented

"I think we should start lining up now. It probably would save us more time," Tenko suggested

"Well, I hope you all brought some entertainment. Because this is gonna be a long day," Kokichi said

After a long  time of waiting in a queue with Kokichi whining every five seconds, Miu self consciously hiding her chest as many boys stared at her, Shuichi fangirling non stop, Himiko doing some last minute magic practice, Gonta and Kaito just flipping off anyone who walked past them, Angie complaining how everything was off schedule, Tori at some point getting lost amidst the huge crowd of students, Kirumi blowing seductive kisses at any male who walked past for the fun of it, Tsuki trying to block out everything as she read her book, Tenko nervously tugging her bunches as she tried to keep up with everyone, Maki smiling cutely and waving at everyone, Korekiyo fending off fangirls who were trying to chat him up, Ryoma who was continuously smiling and explaining all the fun times they would have as a group of friends, Tsumugi watching her anime and squealing over the slightest action a character would do, Rantaro doing some online shopping on his phone, Kaede shouting at everyone to shut the hell up and Kiibo just standing there quietly, not doing anything interesting.

But soon, they finally entered the building, given tags and taken to a spacious room to hang around before their auditions

"Do you think it all goes in order?" Kirumi asked as she fixed her number tag onto her school uniform.

"I sure hope it does!" Shuichi was failing to keep his excitement down as his tag number read '#5'

"Hey, I think these Danganronpa staff are psychics!" Kokichi grinned as his number was #666

"Where's the candles and sage? We need to exorcise this gremlin," Kaito looked at him

"If you don't mind me asking, what are your main reasons for auditioning for Danganronpa?" Kiibo asked everyone

No one replied to Kiibo as they all looked anywhere but each other. 

Well, except for Shuichi who immeadiately said, "I wanna be a better Ultimate Detective than Kirigiri!" 

Everyone gave him a look but no one else explained their reasons.

"I-I'm sorry, but I don't really want to explain my reasons," Tori stuttered

"How about you mind your own fucking business," Gonta huffed

"I'm so sorry Kiibo-kun but I don't feel comfortable, is that okay?" Maki looked at him with puppy eyes

"H-hey guys, they've started the auditions. It's not long before it's our turn," Tenko tried to steer the attention away from the unanswered question

"Whatever happens, don't freak out and have a panic attack. You'll seriously put the Danganronpa staff off," Kaede reminded them, looking at a few certain people

"Jeez, whatever mum," Kokichi sarcastically said, rolling his eyes

Kaede slapped his leg not too hard but not too light.

"Okay, so I'll say this to the staff..." Tori checked his notebook for the millionth time that day

"Do you guys really think that we would all make it in?" Miu asked, hugging her legs

"Of course! They made it 18 characters this season! It's fate that brought this together!" Shuichi gushed as he sounded like he was close to exploding with excitement, "We're going to all smash this audition, get the results back and waltz into our lives as Danganronpa characters!"

"You do realise we have to get pass this audition first?" Kaito told him, "Also, we have to wait a couple of months before we even get our results,"

"Well I don't care!"

"May we have number 5 please?" One of the Danganronpa staff called out.

"This is my time to shine!" Shuichi plopped his notebook down on the spot he was sitting and hurried off 

The doors into the spacious room opened and a boy wearing a cap hurried in. He adjusted his cap slightly so both of his eyes were visible.

He walked up to the main camera and planted himself right in the middle of the audition room.

"My name is Shuichi Saihara, #5. 

I have been a fan of Danganronpa for as long as I can remember. It's all I can think about. The characters, the murders, the mysteries, the executions, Junko herself, it's become part of my life that I could never remove," 

The boy looked up at the cameras, the somewhat insane look in his eyes as he tried his best not to drool on camera,

"I have watched all 52 seasons at least five times. I just love everything about Danganronpa.

That's why I want to be part of the 53rd season.

I always loved detectives and murder mysteries since I was a kid, so I fell in love with Kirigiri right off the bat in the very first season.

Please please please let me be part of this year's Danganronpa. I promise I'll be the best Ultimate Detective you have ever recruited.

I even came up with my own execution that I'll die in in the season. Wouldn't it be ironic if the Ultimate Detective was the cold blooded murderer?"

He began getting on his knees and pleading pathetically to the camera.

"Please let me be part of Danganronpa. I will make you proud, my death will go on for centuries, it would be what everyone will talk about for generations.

They would be talking about Shuichi Saihara, the Ultimate Detective who unexpectantly murdered someone in cold blood and died in the most intricate executions ever created,"

The boy looked up at the cameras once more,

"Please let me join. Danganronpa is my life,"

Soon after, a blonde haired girl with icy eyes stepped into the audition room. Despite her previous frown, her lips curled into a smile as she stood in front of the camera.

"I'm Kaede Akamatsu, #18. 

The reason I'm signing up for Danganronpa is because I'm perfect for the job!

I have no faith in humanity whatsoever! I know the true ugliness of the world. I've experienced the front seats of it.

But my cynical feelings towards the world is my key to survival. I won't have a problem murdering anyone if I wanted to,"

The blonde girl smiled as she brushed her hair out of her eyes, revealing a small dark glint in her eyes.

"Even if my friends are in the game, we wouldn't be the same, would we? I'll just avoid their looks of betrayal and insults as they are dragged into their group execution as I walk out the doors.

But then again, are they really my friends? Or are they just club members that I am forced to hang out with?

Either way, it's not like I'm actually going to hurt them. We all know it's just an act. 

Well I'm good at acting so another reason why I'm perfect for the job!

I can act any emotion you will give me. I can play the victim, act like a murderer, pretend I'm actually dying if I have an execution and lots more!

As for my talent, I wasn't really bothered to come up with one so I randomly chose the Ultimate Pianist. Maybe with that talent I can show my disgust towards the world with my music,"

The girl smiled slightly wider, as if already imagining all the things she could do as a character in the cast.

Choose me for the cast and you won't regret it,"

Next came a bouncy girl with short red hair. Although she was petite, she gave off an energetic aura.

"Hi there! I'm Himiko Yumeno! #21!

I wanna be part of Danganronpa because I want to have a talent so I can make my brother happy!

My brother likes the fantasy world so I want to be the Ultimate Magician!

My brother doesn't really like Danganronpa that much but if I get my talent, I'll do some performances for him during the season and when I get out, I'll keep on performing for him!

I love my little brother so much! I try my best and contribute in buying tickets to magic shows just for him!

He deserves a lot, so that's why I tried mastering some magic tricks,"

The redhead smiled at the camera as she imagined a magician's hat in the refection of the camera lens

"But I'll need proper talent if I want to really impress him! That's why I'm signing up for this game!

Also, it would be fun to take part with all my friends, especially Tenko!

I know it's going to be so fun! We can all act our parts together and be so happy!

So it would be amazing if we all got the parts!

I want to make my parents, my brother and everyone I love proud!

Thanks for listening!"

A boy with bright green hair entered the audition room. Although it was subtle, you could tell he was wealthy by the golden watch on his wrist as well as other expensive items.

"My name is Rantaro Amami and I am #48.

I'm not here for the money, I already have that. 

I'm here auditioning for this role because of someone I care about," 

The boy gave a slight chuckle as he seemed to be stuck in his thoughts slightly.

"I care so much about this girl's happiness because she makes me happy too.

She's a big fan of this series and has been wanting to be part of a season for a while now.

But she also wanted to share the experience with me.

So here's I am, auditioning for Danganronpa,"

The boy smiled slightly, as if thinking of that girl.

"If I had a talent, I want to be the Ultimate Adventurer.

Because I wish I could travel the world but unfortunately I just don't have them time.

But after I finish this season, I'm going to take that girl travelling with me.

I'm counting on it,"

A girl with long braided hair nervously shuffled in next. She avoided looking into the camera, too nervous that she would make a fool of herself.

"H-hello, my name is Tenko Chabashira, #61.

I would like to be part of Danganronpa so I can be more stronger.

R-right now, I am really weak mentally and physically.

I used to get bullied but it's mostly stopped because I'm a girl but I still get teased a lot.

M-my favourite characters are girls like Sakura and Akane because they are very strong people.

I would like to be similar to them,"

The girl nervously fidgeted before gathering up courage to actually look at the camera square on.

"I also want to take part because I want to be able to share the experience with my friends and watch us grow.

I-I know it sounds stupid but I really do want to spend time with my friends.

Oh, um, if I was to have a talent, I would be the Ultimate Aikido Master.

Maybe if I have a talent like that then I could be more stronger on the inside.

Um, thank you for listening to me.

H-hope you have a good day,"

A girl with brown pigtails skipped cheerfully into the room. She smiled cutely at the camera, looking like she came straight out of an anime.

"Hewwo Danganronpa staff! I'm Maki Harukawa, #91 I think!

I want to become one of the characters in Danganronpa!

You see, I wanna make my brother smile and be proud of me!

I'll try my absolute best at acting if I end up being a victim in the season, I promise!

I also wanna continue my training with Kaito and become even more stronger!

I bet I will have lots of fun with all my friends in my club, we can hang out with each other in Hope's Peak Academy, show our new talents and have lots of fun!"

The girl swirled a bit of her hair on one finger, making an adorable face, honestly making her look around twelve.

"Oh yes, my talent!

If I was to have an Ultimate Talent, I would be the Ultimate Child Caregiver!

It's because I'm really good with children, but I think it's because they think I'm their age!

Oh well, at least I'll have fun with it!

Even if I have a talent like that, I can also be strong too!

My goal is to become one of those warrior girls I see in anime!

I've already started training so I'm one step closer!

Anyways, I think my time is up. I had a lot of fun!

Sayonara!"

Next came another boy who definitely looked like a foreigner. He timidly lowered his headphones away from his ears as he approached the cameras.

"I-I'm Tori West, #121.

U-um, the reason I would like to be part of D-Danganronpa is so I won't be alone anymore.

It hurts everyday, coming back to an empty house. 

At school, people like to tease me and bully me while at home, I've got no one but myself.

It just hurts, it hurts so much.

I don't want to be trapped like this for the rest of my life.

I don't want to live like this anymore.

Please, help me make it stop,"

The boy looked up at the cameras with a desperate look in his eyes before realising how he was acting and forced himself to calm down

"O-oh, um, for my talent, a friend told me to be the Ultimate Tactician. 

S-so, I know how to survive in the killing game.

S-she said that I would be able to make up tactics to kill or defend myself if necessary.

B-but hopefully I manage to win and live at the Headquarters,"

He clutched his headphones tightly, not sure what he should say next. Then he decided on giving an uncertain bow.

"P-please, I don't want to be alone anymore,"

Next, a girl with white hair tied in two pigtails walked into the room. She straightened her collar and dusted off her skirt as she approached the cameras.

"My name is Angie Yonaga, I am #147.

I am here because I would like to be part of this year's 53rd season.

However, unlike other people, I don't want the money or the fame,

I want to be part of this season so I can spread the word that religion is pointless around the world.

Like I said, I am not here because I want fame.

I am fully aware that taking part in Danganronpa can easily destroy my life within seconds.

Despite this, I still would like to at least get my word out,"

She then tightened the little ribbon tied around her shirt collar then straightening the number badge on her blazer, finding nothing else to do with her hands.

"If I was to be accepted into Danganronpa, I would like to have the title as the Ultimate Artist.

Since a lot of religion and symbolism comes from paintings and drawings, I would like to get my word out by my own personal works of art as well.

Also save my breath of explaining everything.

I don't care if I win or not in the game,

As long as I would not get demolished by all the fans around the world, I am fine.

Even if I do end up winning, I'll still go to Cambridge or Oxford university, perhaps even more elite universities.

So no point really trying.

Goodbye. I hope you get the clear message,"

A brown haired girl with dull eyes walked into the room next. The lifeless look she gave out was enough to send chills down anyone's spine.

"Tsuki Hikari, #168.

The reason I'm signing up for Danganronpa is because my brother wants me to, he's too old to audition himself.

He wants me to win by murdering and getting away with it.

But in all honestly, I'm so pathetic that I probably would end up as they first victim. He wants to see me win this season.

He's the only person I actually care about. I'm not a likeable person so pretty much everyone around me hates me,"

The girl brushed the hair out of her eyes and crossed her arms, as if unaffected by her sad status.

"If I was to have a talent, I would be..."

She glanced at the door, making sure no one else was listening.

"I would be the Ultimate Princess. 

Perhaps then people would like me more and maybe they would actually talk to me instead of pretending I don't exist.

Not that it bothers me at all.

Anyways, I'm wasting my time and your time.

I'm not going to get that part.

Sorry for wasting your time.

I'll leave now,"

A boy with purple hair spiked upwards stalked into the room with crossed arms. He definitely looked like the person you wouldn't want to pick a fight with.

"I'm Kaito Momota, # probably 196. I didn't bother looking at the tag properly.

Anyways, I'm here because I have nothing better to do. 

Apart from that Sports Scholarship I somehow earned, I have nothing as an achievement. Besides, the school has low expectations for scholarships.

So yeah, I have nothing else to do and since everyone is into Danganronpa, why not?"

He huffed slightly, buttoning the first few buttons on his shirt.

"Yeah I know, its stupid signing up for shit that I probably don't want to run into but who gives a fucking shit?

Even if people do end up hating me, its not like I'm new to that shit.

Besides, I can keep an eye on someone if she ends up getting in too.

Now, what else am I supposed to say?

Oh yeah, talents and that sort of stuff.

I'm just choosing any talent here, Ultimate Astronaut sounds pretty lit so I'll go for that.

And if I get to keep the talent, I get extra money if I choose to get my ass up and go to space.

But whatever, do what you want, I don't give a shit anymore,"

Next came a girl with short silver hair with her left eye covered by said hair. 

"My name is Kirumi Tojo, I believe my number is #236.

I would like to audition for Danganrompa so I can get a chance to earn some money and walk away from my current life.

My father is in a lot of debt and he's depressed. Even though he does his best to cover it up, I know how much he's hurting inside.

That's why I do... some stuff to earn money in order to make him happy,"

She tightly pressed her lips together at the mention of her 'jobs'.

"But if I audition for Danganronpa and manage to become one of the characters, I receive money even if I don't end up winning.

And that would help a lot for my father.

I'll do whatever it takes to make him happy,

He's all I got now.

Anyways, I'm getting off topic.

I would like to be the Ultimate Maid because I admire the dedication and effort they put in to serve their clients without having to do anything that is looked down upon.

I admit, I want to be able to experience that same dedication as well as do something efficient and appropriate.

But anyways, if you choose me to be part of this season's cast, is would be forever grateful,"

Another girl with strawberry blond hair shyly walked in. Her school uniform was obviously too tight for her on the chest and she nervously fiddled with her hands, covering her chest consciously in the process.

"Um, hi. I'm Miu Iruma and I'm #297.

I would like to be part of Danganronpa because I would like to make my family happy.

They really do try their absolute best to make sure I live a happy life.

Even if it costs their happiness too.

So this time, I'm going to be the one that makes them happy,"

She shifted her arms slightly so they were crossed over her chest,

"I think I would like to be the Ultimate Inventor,

It's because inventors try their best to create inventions to make people's live happier and easier.

So I think that it might suit me.

But please at least consider me to be part of the cast, it really means a lot for me.

Oh, sorry, I'm being too pushy.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to me,"

A really short boy walked in next. He honestly looked like he was around five years old but his deep voice immeadiately debunked that.

"Hello to you too, I'm Ryoma Hoshi, #354.

I'm auditioning for Danganronpa because all my friends are doing so and I know it will be a fun experience for all of us!

It would be so much fun being the main cast for one of the most popular shows in the whole world!

We could act like our desired characters, pretend to kill each other and die before going out to have dinner after its all done!

I know that we will become the best of friends and taking part in this season will help deepen our friendship.

So I'm not going to be left out by not auditioning!"

The midget grinned as he craned his head slightly so he could actually look at the camera,

"I would like to be the Ultimate Tennis Pro, because why not? Let's live life adventurously.

And it's fun to try out something you've never done before!

I also bet that people would my expect someone as short as me to be great at tennis,

That would be fun to surprise everyone!

Anyways, I think my time is up now,

See you in a few months!"

A tall boy with long dark blue hair and a black mask covering the lower part of his face walked in next.

"My name is Korekiyo Shinguji, #461.

I am auditioning for Danganronpa so I can get the hell away from my sister.

It's always been a war between my sister and I, and I know that it will continue that way unless I do something.

So this is pretty much a getaway from her.

I am also aware that only the winners of Danganronpa seasons are allowed to stay in the Danganronpa headquarters,

So I'll do whatever it takes to win just so I can never see her face again,"

He paused for a moment, also taking the time to straighten his tie.

"In this season, I would like to be the Ultimate Anthropolgist.

I admit, I am curious to find out about people's way of living,

Why they have the motivation to keep living, their unpredictable behaviour, their special bonds towards people.

I know that sounds more like psychology but anthropology sounds cooler and I know everyone at school would like the sound of it.

Oh yeah, I bet everyone at school would be dying to watch this season if they know I'm going to be in it.

It's just a little top tip,"

With an excited smile, a girl with blue hair and glasses walked into the audition room, clearly unable to bottle up her excitement.

"My name is Tsumugi Shirogane! I'm #501!

I would love it if I was part of Danganronpa! It's definitely one of my favourite shows!

And that's saying a lot seeing how much I absolutely love anime!

I love cosplaying as the past characters of seasons, I have a whole wardrobe dedicated to my Danganronpa cosplays!

This is also why you should consider choosing me!"

She quickly adjusted her slightly out of place glasses,

"I know I'm plain as plain Jane but I know I can do my best!

When I cosplay, I really get into character! I've been told that my cosplays are really realistic!

I can capture that intent each character has when I act and pretend I'm them!

Which is also why I want to be the Ultimate Cosplayer!

I'll try my best to not be plain! I promise that!

If you choose me, I'll be anything you want me to be!"

A quite a large boy walked in next. Compared to the purple haired boy before, anyone would run away if he tried to pick a fight with them. 

"I'm Gonta Gokuhara, #635 or some shit like that.

I'm here just so I can specially kill a few certain people.

You know what? I've actually spent all these fucking long hours just plotting all the ways I could kill everyone in my club.

It's a rare opportunity to actually kill someone, even if it's not real, I can still completely ruin their shitty lives.

Everyone here is just boring, it's been a long time since I've actually had some fun around here.

So I'm fucking ready to get killing!"

He intimidatingly cracked his knuckles, causing a loud cracking noise to echo through the hall.

"If I'm gonna have one of those shitty talents then it better be a good and handy one.

That's why I want to be the Ultimate Entomologist,

You actually don't know how many interesting ways I can kill someone.

I can inject poison into someone and watch as their bodies start to violently twitch and foam at the mouth.

Fuck the money and fame, I'm here for blood,"

A short boy with a different shade of purple hair confidentially walked into the hall, looking as if he knew already that he was going to smash the audition.

"The name's Kokichi Ouma, I'm #666, creepy am I right?"

He laughed before remembering just why he was in the hall.

"Anyways, I'm here because I want to win.

I'm going to be accepted into this season and smash it.

I will show everyone just how powerful, smart and how better I am than them.

I'll show them how they shouldn't have messed with me in the first place.

You honestly don't know all the effort I put into planning all of this.

I've planned everything, from how I'm going to win to what I'm going to do afterwards.

The others don't stand a chance against me. Not that I'll give them one,"

The boy crossed his arms behind his head and gave an amused look.

"I'm going to win this.

Even if it is harder than I expected I will still win.

I'll do anything I can do to win.

For my talent, I want something like the Ultimate Supreme Leader.

It shows how much I am in control over everyone in the game.

If you choose me, everyone will remember me at the end of the season.

They will remember Kokichi Ouma, Ultimate Supreme Leader,"

Finally, the last person was a boy with white silver hair and a black hat that covered mostly his right eye.

"I'm Kiibo, #700.

I'm here so I can finally be unique.

Everyone I know is just so different, so unique in their own way.

Even the ones who are different in a negative way are lucky to even be different.

And then you got me, the average normal guy.

So that's why I'm auditioning, so I can become someone else,"

He took a breath before adjusting his hat.

"I want to be the Ultimate Robot, 

It's  that has never happened in a Danganronpa season before so straightaway everyone knows I'm different from the rest.

I would be different from all the past characters in all the seasons,

And you have to admit, it would be a cool aspect of the 53rd season or Danganronpa, to have a character who is not even human.

The boy then gave a slight huff before turning around to leave,

"I'll leave it up to you to decide,"

"So how do you guys think your auditions went?" Shuichi asked everyone when they were all back in the cafe, drinking and eating whatever they wanted

"... It was a sham," everyone sighed.