{3rd POV}

Hajime has been under for a few years now, somehow miraculously the doctors there were somehow able to keep him alive by fluids alone after they all had due during the despair era, and Hajime was beginning to awaken, so he awoke in a hospital, he sat up looking concerned and confused, his room looked abandoned and he didn't hear anything.

He wondered about Nanami and how she was doing, he got out of bed and he felt dizzy so he held onto the table there until he felt better, he saw that he was in a hospital gown and his clothes- or well his Reserve's Course uniform was folded up neatly on the table.

He took off the gown and placed on his uniform, he buttoned up his shirt and placed on his boxers and then pants, he placed his tie on then his black blazer. He couldn't find his socks or shoes so he went out barefoot, he saw that everything had looked abandoned and the lights were dimmed. He eventually found a bear of socks and shoes that fit him so he decided to wear them, he was trying to find the exit.

But finally he actually heard something, it sounded like two people, they both were females, he had thought that maybe they could help him so he went near them. He saw a teenager with a microphone and an young adult with long purple hair, but her skirt was torn a lot, exposing her legs that had tally marks on them. He was wondering if he should introduce himself, but the teenager saw him, "H- huh? Who are you?" She asked pointing the microphone at him, the other one pointed two long scissors at him.

He was confused, why were they pointing those at him, "W- what..! Why are you acting like I'm going to attack you?!" He asked them, "W- wait.. Naegi- Chan, I don't think he's on their side.." The purple hair girl said, "Who's side? What's going on? And why is the sky red?" He asked them as he just noticed the red sky, they both went silent, "A- are you being serious..? You don't know what happened?" 'Naegi- Chan' asked, "Yes? I don't know what's happening, I just woke up in the hospital alone and you are the first people that I heard." He said, they both quietly discussed something with each other.

They both looked at him, "E- everything is being d- destroyed for the past few y- years.. o- o- our homes, our f- families, and our s- society. It was all caused b- by some b- big titty b- bitch E- Enoshima Junko.. she b- brainwashed a group of f- f- fifteen students o- of being her servants o- of despair. They c- caused many c- casualties a- and those f- freaks took body parts of E- Enoshima when she d- died.. they are k- know as 'Remnants of Despair'. We are t- tasked to capture them a- and bring them to N- Naegi-Kun." The purple hair girl explained, he was in shock, all of this had been happening while he was asleep? Is Nanami okay?

The purple haired woman continued her explanation, "The f- fifteen students were apart o- of class 77-B. They faked their d- d- deaths, my class and I- I locked ourselves in Hope's Peak A- academy in hopes of p- protecting ourselves.. but E- Enoshima was apart o- of our class and after an year in that school, s- she wiped all of o- our memories and m- made us go into a killing g- game that she made live.." The purple haired woman finished her explanation, Hajime was in shock, this much happened while he was unconscious.

This was honestly unreal but given how the sky looks, he has to believe them, "S- so who are you i- if you are able to r- remember." The purple haired woman said, "I am Hinata Hajime, who are you two exactly?" He asked, "I am Naegi Komaru, and this is Fukawa Toko." Naegi- Chan said, "Do you guys know who is Nanami Chiaki by chance? I used to know her before this happened and I want to make sure she's okay." Hajime asked, they both fell silent.

He felt slightly uncomfortable as if he said something bad, "Don't you know?" Naegi- Chan asked, "Know what? I've been in a coma for the past few years.. I thought that you guys would know that.." Hajime said, "Nanami is one of the remnants... she and her classmates are the ones causing the tragedies." Naegi- Chan said, "What..? You gotta be kidding me right..?" Hajime replied, he couldn't believe it, the same Nanami- Chan that played video games with him? He couldn't possibly believe that the sleepy gamer he knew was apart of the remnants..

Naegi- Chan looked at him pitifully, "Look, I know you find it hard to believe but it is true.." She said, Hajime didn't know what to think now.. was there anyone who he could trust now? Probably not.. but those two seem the most reliable right now.. "Also I think you should know something before we all start working together.. the people who are in despair have red eyes.. or black swirls." Naegi- Chan said, "Oh.. alright.." He replied, then suddenly one of the Monokumas came but this time there was a white and pink bunny..

Hajime was confused, what were those things? And why were they coming after him, Fukawa- San tased herself and her tongue went out and her eyes went red, it surprised Hajime but he kept cool, as Naegi- Chan didn't react horribly to that.. so he thought that it was normal for Fukawa- Chan to do..

Naegi- Chan shot out lasers from the microphone while Fukawa- San tore apart the bunny and bear bots with her scissors, Hajime stood there as he didn't know what could destroy those things, then they were all gone, Fukawa- San turned to him, "Kyaaa! Who's this cutie?! Komaru, when were you going to tell me that we had an hottie with us?!" Fukawa- San asked, this confused Hajime, Fukawa didn't remember him?

Should he ask Naegi- Chan about it? "Sorry about that Hinata- Senpai.. this is Syo right now." Naegi- Chan said, "Syo? Like Genocide Syo? The serial killer?!" Hajime asked, "Well yeah.." Naegi- Chan said quietly, Syo immediately went up to Hajime, "Heya hottie, sorry if Komaru bugged ya. I'm just your friendly neighbor killer Genocide Syo." Syo said, Hajime gave an awkward smile then Fukawa went back, "H- huh?! W- why am I- I- I so close..?" Fukawa- San asked as she backed away, "Syo thought that Hinata- Senpai was cute so she went up to him, now c'mon we gotta find Nanami.." Naegi- Chan said, Fukawa-San went to back to Naegi-Chan.

The three continued to walk around a bit, they were on high guard after they were attacked by the Monokumas and Monomis, but they ran into one of the Monokids, "Huh..?! Why does he have that on his head..?" Hajime asked, "Well.. since we are in T- Towa City right now, five b- brats have completely t- taken over, and killed a- all of the adults, they all w- worship Enoshima and believe her a- as an angel, just like a lot of f- f- freaks worship her as some big t- titty god.. and their leader k- keeps on talking about s- some 'Big Bro' guy..." Fukawa- San said angrily, "We have to worry about murderous children now.. goddamit.." Hajime muttered, the Monokid looked at him curiously, he never saw a uniform like that so he needs to inform Monaca.

The kid giggled then he ran off, "Do you guys think he was looking at me strangely..?" Hajime asked the duo, "Well yeah he was a little.. what do you think that is about?" Naegi- Chan asked, "M- maybe because H- Hinata- senpai is w- wearing a suit o- of some kind.." Fukawa- San said, "Well.. this is my school uniform.. I was in the Reserve's Course for Hope's Peak Academy.." Hajime replied, "H- huh..? Well I- I guess that's why I n- never saw you around b- before.." Fukawa- San said, the trio continued to walk but did so carefully as someone could be nearby.

——————————-———————————

Monaca was sitting with the Warriors of Hope, then the Monokid came into the room, "Ah.. you finally made it to Monaca, you said that it was very important that Monaca knows." Monaca said, the Monokid nodded his head, he showed the recording of Hajime. Monaca was a little impressed because it showed the Reserve's Course badge, and he was her Big Bro before "Ah gee.. I thought all the Reserve's Course students were dead.. oh well I guess I forgot how strong Big Bro was.. and he wasn't even a demon in the first place." Monaca said, the Monokid nodded then he left.

Daimon- Kun looked a little amazed, he never saw a demon like him before. That means he is extra special one, he even had the Hope's Peak Reserve's Course uniform.. Monaca told them about these demons, they are the more peaceful ones.. and that they have no special talents.. but this one survived everything so he must be special.. he might not even be a demon..

Shingetsu- Kun also looked at Hajime's photo, he was slightly interested in him as he studied a lot about the Reserve's Course demons, they all had died a few years ago but this one survived.. he wants to study everything about this demon, as this one is a special case of demon, perhaps he could ask one of the remnants to bring the unknown demon over so he could study and observe him.

Kemuri- Kun looked at him, he grew interest in him, the mystery demon would definitely hate him as well, he needs him to hate him.. everyone here hates him so do the Monokids, even the filthy demons hate him, so surely this special demon would hate him just like the others.

Utsugi- San was a little curious of him, she found him to be super adorbs, she wondered if she treat him like all the other super adorable girls she finds, as if he can't fend for himself then he needs to take whatever they give him.. so she hopes that he is able to fight back as he does look super kind person..

——————————-———————————

Hajime and the girl duo were walking around town, they soon found an subway station, "Do you think we should go down there?" He asked, "P- probably.. we can go there u- undetected from those Monomi and M- Monokuma things.." Fukawa- San said, "Yeah that would be a good idea.. let's go." Naegi- Chan said as the three went downwards deep into the dark abyss of a station, thankfully there was no Monokuma bears or any Monomi bunnies.

They all wandered around carefully not to fall into the train tracks then they ran into a few of the Monokids, they were carrying a T.V. towards the three, they were all cautious of the children but once they got close enough the T.V. began to play. There was a young boy with an mask covering his face, it was made of leather.

He looked a little nervous, "Wh- what? Who's this creepy brat..." Fukawa- San said, "Ah! By any chance, am I already being projected!? Ah, what do I do? I tried so hard to hold it like Kotoko-chan instructed, but it was all a joke from the start..." The strange boy said, "Hey... is this o- one of them? One of those Warriors of H- Hope characters?" Fukawa- San asked, "Y- yeah..." Naegi- Chan replied, "Yes I am! I am Li'l Ultimate Art, head of the Priest Class Kemuri Jatarou. But let me give you some advice. You best not flat-out speak my name... or you'll be cursed." Kemuri- Kun said, "S- stop messing with us.. take that mask off! I- I'm getting embarrassed just looking at it.." Fukawa- San replied, "H- how terrifying! If I do that, then Big Bro's eyeballs will stop working!" Kemuri- Chan said, "Huh?" Fukawa- San replied, what did he even mean about 'Big Bro'..?

Whatever, this kid is already an nutcase so whatever he says it utter nonsense, "Of course, I don't want to see it either. When my face makes other people's eyeballs rot... ah by the way, I wonder if it really is just an urban legend that the corpses of bugs are used in pigments, but don't you think stuff like wasabi is suspicious? Having that color and taste, It's definitely fishy." Kemuri- Kun said, "You.. probably already know this b- but.. you're extremely unpleasant...!" Fukawa- San said, "Eh? Am I unpleasant? I thought I was just a cheerful child. Perhaps... I was wrong about how cheerful I am? In that case, I'm thankful... sorry. I'm really sorry - I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart. I'm sorry, please forgive me somehow, I'm sorry..." Kemuri- Kun said, what the hell..?

Hajime couldn't tell what is it with this kid.. "S- stop all that! I already said you're unpleasant!" Fukawa- San replied, "Look.. just what the hell are you kids doing anyway? Why did you do this?" He said a little angrily, who can blame him? He woke up to discover this and he had to fend for his life, "What? You're not forgiving me? If you're not forgiving me then.. does that mean that Big Bro hates me? No... I can't tell. He might just be acting mean to the one he likes... If the three of you are raging shotacon, then you might be itching to tell me 'I like you I like you'.." Kemuri- Kun said, "Even i- if we were long-lost siblings from a previous life.. I would still hate you!" Fukawa- San said, "Yeah.. I don't think we even are siblings from any previous life." Hajime said, "E- excuse me but.. wasn't there something you wanted to say before? I'm just not really sure what you're trying to tell us.." Naegi- Chan said, Hajime didn't understand it either..

I mean.. what was he even talking about with the shotacon? They are teenagers- or at least he think he's an teenager still.. "I guess you're right. Though it'll probably make you yawn.. basically, once it leaves my mouth, it might leave you unconscious. So, no one can find out its meaning, of course. It's impossible for me too, really I'm just stalling. Like this, I'm distracting you from the terror of evolution and regression. If you harbor any interest in those things.. then you two have time to contemplate the world.. you are demons, after all." Kemuri- Kun said, "Enough already.. okay, good-bye." Fukawa- San replied, "Ah, wait a minute! I was just thinking that I would kindly tell you!" Kemuri suddenly said, "Tell us.. what?" Naegi- Chan said confused, "What is it that you want to tell us..?" Hajime asked, "Eeh, it really is a shame, but someone with the bracelet can't leave the city." Kemuri-Kun said, what does he mean about that..

Hajime didn't know what he meant.. he hopes it wasn't anything too bad, "C- can't leave..? Why?" Naegi- Chan asked, "Well, Naegi is the target in our game, right? You see, miracles aren't allowed in this game. Everything had to be painstakingly accounted for. For that reason.. this game has rules." Kemuri- Kun said, "Rules.. you don't mean!? So, that guy who was s- suddenly blown up when he tried to swim out of the city.." Fukawa- San said, "Eh!?" Naegi- Chan said confused, "What do you mean by that..! What happens?!" Hajime asked, he was irritated by the kids, "Th- that wasn't our fault! I mean.. it's not like it only explodes when we tell it to. It's just that if you try to leave the city, the bracelet becomes a bomb.... Huh? I guess it really is our fault!" Kemuri- Kun said, "Wh- what.. are you.." Naegi- Chan stuttered, "You.. you should say that kind of stuff at the beginning! You haphazardly left O- Omaru in a position to be blown up!" Fukawa- San said, "But adults say it all the time, don't they? There are things in this world that you'll be happier not knowing. The pig who'll be turned into bacon is better off not knowing about it...There's no difference between Naegi and a pig dying, so you'd be happier not knowing, right?" Kemuri- Kun said, "D- don't be so serious...! If this is a game... then the rule management is too lenient!" Fukawa- San said, "You're wrong! This isn't a game! I mean.. people are dying. Asahina-kun... died. To say.. this is a game..." Naegi- Chan said, "There are some games... where you're forced to put your life on the line." Fukawa- San said, "Eh? Wh- what do you mean?" Naegi- Chan said, "Yeah, what do you mean by that Fukawa- San?" Hajime asked, "Helloooo! You're not ignoring me, are you? I hate being ignored! Hey Big Bro, which do you hate more: being ignored, or demons? I hate demons more. They use crafty methods to curse and kill people. It makes me angry, so angry." Kemuri- Kun said, "S- stop it already! Stop saying things that don't make sense!" Naegi- Chan said, what was this kid even talking about..?

Demons aren't real.. so what is this kid spouting about, "Yes, it's okay if you come to hate me like that. It'd be nice if you hated me more and more. I'm a hated outsider, so I'm comfortable being hated. When you're hated, you don't have to go through the effort of being liked." Kemuri- kun said.. well he is true about that, everyone always hated him and it was impossible of being like by someone..... other than Nanami- Chan, but now she's one of the people who brought the world to this.. he doesn't know what to think about her.. "Don't get comfortable.. I- I'll hate brats like you until the day I die...!" Fukawa- San said, "Look kid, I don't know what you've been through, but what you are doing is incredibly messed up.. like what is wrong with you..?" Hajime replied to the kid, "Ah, if I take Big Bro's words and turn them around, then I hear that he likes me! Since I was comfortable, I wanted to make doubly sure. That's why I contacted you in the first place..." Kemuri- Kun said, "M-make doubly sure...?" Naegi- Chan said, "Maybe...you'll see this and come to hate me even more! Hahahahaha!" Kemuri- Kun said, what did he even mean by that..

He was in what looked to be an abandoned playroom with colorful puzzle pattern floors then suddenly a carousel appeared with an giant Monokuma in the middle, then suddenly a toy blocked castle appeared, balloons went up and then a bunch of blue figures dancing around, with Monokuma dancing in the background then suddenly Monokuma was holding cross braces then he moved them then suddenly it went dark as the blue figures looked to be disfigured as Monokuma made them continued to dance then it quickly showed signs of someone being tortured then it continued showing Monokuma making the people dance..

All three of them watched in horror, Naegi- Chan collapsed to the ground as Fukawa- San looked pissed, Hajime was in shock, he couldn't believe what he just witnessed.. he felt bad for those people who were tortured, they didn't deserve it.. then the group of kids left with the T.V. they all stood there for a bit, they all were too shocked to say anything.. "Not looking... I- I'm not looking... I know it's... obviously something horrible.." Fukawa- San said, "Hmmm, I hunted these ones in the shopping district... I think these were the ones hiding in a bathroom." Kemuri- Kun said, "What the hell was that you brat?! Did you seriously kill them!" Hajime said to the kid, he was upset, he didn't want to participate in this..

Kemuri- Kun seemed a little delighted in making them hate them, "Ah, did I ruin the mood? But you see... I can't stop no matter what. Making dioramas is my only pastime. So, if I show you something this distasteful, you'll hate me, won't you? Ah, or maybe... you three have unexpectedly bad taste, just like me.." Kemuri- Kun said, "S- stop it already!" Naegi- Kun said, "Why do you want me to stop? Because you already hate me plenty? Because you don't want to hate me? Because it's a waste of time? Because your own time is important? Because you've gotten tired? Because you don't want to be tired? I don't get it...Stop saying things with hidden meanings... I'm a kid, so I don't get it." Kemuri- Kun said, "How.. how messed up are you?" Fukawa- San asked, "And whose fault is that? Well, not that it matters... after all, the way I am now is way more fun. Demons are the ones I'd like to thank for that. I want to say, 'Thanks for letting me know what ugly, dirty, low-down filth I am'. I'll live smeared in filth, as befits filth! In a paradise just for children that no one will get in the way of! Ehe, ehehehehehehehe!!" Kemuri- Kun said then the screen turned back to black and the kids carried the T.V. away.

The three adults stood there, "Tch.. that damn brat.." Fukawa-San said, "What did he mean by 'paradise for children'?" Hajime asked, he still doesn't understand what was fully happening, "They want to kill all adults and make it a place where only children could be allowed to live." Fukawa- San explained, "Geez.. what the hell.. why a bunch of kids are doing this.." Hajime asked himself, they continued to walk around in the station, then they found an exit, so they went through it, "But Hinata, not only that but we also have to deal with Nanami and her classmates.. they are searching for someone they claimed to be 'Enoshima's beloved brother' or whatever.." Fukawa- San explained, "Huh..? Really she has a brother? I thought she was an only child.." Hajime said, he couldn't believe it..

Maybe this 'brother' of hers is the reason why everyone is murdered and the reason why these kids are acting like this, "But you know.. the kids have been calling you 'Big Bro' do you know why? Do you remember them from before you went to the hospital?" Naegi- Chan asked, "No I don't.. but I do remember Monaca.. I took her in after I became her guardian." Hajime said, those two froze in shock.. "S- so you're the 'him' that they keep on saying!" Naegi- Chan said, "Huh..? What do you mean by him..?" Hajime asked, "When I first escaped.. the kids posted a broadcast, they said that they were creating a paradise for children to honor 'him'.." Naegi- Chan said, "Huh....?" Hajime replied, he still didn't know what was going on, he didn't remember anything about any children.. he only remembered Monaca.

They all had continued to walk, they eventually made it out of the subway station. They were sadly met with one of the Monokumas, it made them all spilt up. Hajime was now upset, he doesn't know entirely what has happened and now he got separated from his friends. He has to be careful as he doesn't have an weapon with him..

He didn't noticed that he was being watched by a certain breeder.. "I have finally found you, beautiful seraph.." Tanaka said quietly, he made sure that his animals made sure that he was protected, as soon he would make his grand appearance.