"Um." Kiibo snuggled closer to Shuichi, gripping his arm a bit tighter. Kokichi rested his head down on the gray fold up table with an annoyed and tired look on his face. Maki, herself, had her eyes closed and was keeping her composure with a straight posture and serious face.

Monokuma nodded, standing on a black box. There was a lamp hanging down from the ceiling lighting up the cheap table. The room was dark and small. Monokuma refused to let any of them out until they answered the odd questions in the box.

"Wah!" I fell out of the door, pushed in by some mysterious force. The hand retracted and closed the metal door. I sighed, standing up and brushing my clothes off. I readjusted my glasses and quickly glanced up before feeling a knot in my stomach. "Uh, who are you?"

"We should be the ones asking you that." Maki stood up, her eyes narrowed and staring right into my soul. I couldn't help but laugh nervously. I then noticed the moving bear on the box in front of me.

"And who- what are you?!"

"Rude! I'm Monokuma. Now come answer these questions or I'll kill you!"

I opened my mouth to retort but I saw the people behind it motioning for me to stop.
Wait. Was he serious?!

"A-alright..." I moved over and sat in the empty chair next to Maki. She gave me a quick glance which gave me a small flush of red to appear on my face. I chewed on my lip.

((Can you guess my v3 crush? 👀))

"Let's begin!" Monokuma screamed.

Kiibo sighed and Shuichi laughed, clearly just used to all of this and tired. Kokichi moaned as he sat up and Maki did really nothing different. I shifted nervously in my chair.

~• Let's begin! •~
Question 1:
"Shuichi! If Kaede never told you to lose the hat, would you still have it to this day?"
Asks @LunaLucarik

Shuichi scratched his chin and remembered the little robot resting peacefully against him. He smiled.
"I think I wouldn't. It's true Kaede was the one who gave me confidence, but I know of other who would have done the same. But that doesn't mean I'll ever undermine the debt I owe to her."

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Question 2:
"Kiibo! If Saihara were to ever make a robophobic remark, what would your reaction be?"
Asks @LunaLucarik

Shuichi suddenly shot up, disturbing Kiibo (who was also about to jump at the question.)
"I-I would never-!"
Kiibo bit his lip and looked up at Shuichi.
"I think I'd feel terrible. Shuichi is someone I love and trust with all my heart. But I guess it depends on the connotation of the situation. If he said a remark but I knew for sure he was kidding, yes I'd be annoyed, but I wouldn't be angry at him!"

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Question 3:
"Kokichi! If you were dared to not lie for an entire day, what would your reaction be and how would you handle it?"
Asks @LunaLucarik

"I'd handle it perfectly, of course!"
He smiled, placing a hand proudly over his chest.

"I see you've already failed the challenge."
Maki remarked slyly, crossing her legs while folding her arms.

Kokichi felt a small jerk of annoyance pull at him but he cleared his throat. He then smiled and turned towards her, "And I'm sure you couldn't go a day without oogling all over Kaito!"

"I'm going to kill you!" She stood up from her chair, her face as red as her outfit.

Monokuma slammed the table to silence the two students. "As much as I love a good murder, this program won't continue until we finish this stupid question and answer segment! Would you sit down?!"

Kokichi and Maki sighed, sitting down slowly. Kokichi then mumbled, "Not our fault the author is slow..."

I felt a chill run through my back.
Oops 😬

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Question 4:
"Maki! Why choose "child caregiver" for an ultimate? There are so many other options you could choose from."
Asks @LunaLucarik

Maki blinked for a moment before gripping the edge of her skirt. She sighed and let her shoulders fall into a comfortable position. "I grew up in an orphanage. No clue who my parents were, where they were, or how they were doing. But I didn't care. They willingly gave me up after screaming at me how much of a mistake I was to them. I didn't cry. It wasn't my fault and it wasn't my problem. If they didn't care about me, then why should I care for them?
In that orphanage, I ended up caring for all the children there. The caretaker was always scrambling about, talking of things like taxes and due dates. She was so stressed, I just naturally took to raising and caring for the children.
I wasn't the best at it. My face often scared the littlest ones and most of the children actually disliked me at first. But as we grew up, the children began to call me "Older Sister!" And I..."
A smile slowly crept on her face.
"Finally felt some warmth in my face. But as soon as it came, I gave it away. A group of men suddenly jumped me when I was on the way home, but I took quick care of them and stood around the blood. I realized I was in trouble but then I heard a man behind me clap.
He was an assassin who was sent to kill the men who jumped me. He smiled and told me I had potential. He offered for me to be his apprentice.
And if I refused, he'd turn me into the police. I couldn't let that happen. So I agreed under the condition that he sends money and resources to the orphanage.

And that's when my training began. So to answer your question, personal reasons. In a way, I guess it's not that fake after all."

(PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS TRAPPED! MAKI AND NOT CANON LORE THANK YOU.)

Question 5:
"Author!"
Oh that's me! Hehe.
"What stories will you write when this one is done? More saiibo or that fake Danganronpa one you have in mind? Either way, I bet it will be great. 😊"
Asks @LunaLucarik

"Okay first off, AWWW THANK YOU! And secondly, I more than likely will move on from Saiibo. Don't get me wrong, this ship is a personal favorite of mine. But I'd like to explore other ships and original stories. For example: my Tododeku fanfic 'When?' And my original story 'Project S.E.N.P.A.I.'
And lastly, yes. I am working on that fake Danganronpa! The first few chapters are actually out right now! It's called Kleptomania and I hope you'd all enjoy it!"
I smile at the loving question I was asked.
I didn't notice the stares all digging into my side.

"SO YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM!!"

Monokuma scolded them all to sit down.
Ah... maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

Question 6:
"Kiibo! What if Shuichi owned...
A VENDING MACHINE?!!?"
Asks @roombaofdoomba

"Gasp! The nerve!" Kiibo giggled as he pretended to be shocked.

Shuichi placed a hand over his face and tried to hide his snickering. "Oh Kiibo! You were never supposed to discover this secret. I guess... you saw right through me. Kiibo!" He turned towards his boyfriend. "Could you, in any way, forgive me?"

"Of course, Shu. I'll always love you." They then cuddled while giggling.

"Ew." Kokichi sighed.

Question 7:
"Author!"
Oh lol me again.
"What's the hardest character to write, in your opinion?
Asks @Smol_Kacchan

"Hmm. I think it'd have to be Kokichi. His quote on quote, 'true' personality is sort of up to the fans to decide. So in an emotional turmoil, like in Trapped, he was a bit difficult to express correctly. In fact, I think I may have overdone it. Oh well."

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Monokuma snapped his fingers, and suddenly, it fell dark.

"Puhuhu! That's all the questions we've received. Though she won't remember it, the author would like to thank you all for your submissions and for supporting Trapped! The finale is coming up and oh my! It's filled to the brim with such dESPAIR! Puhuhuhu!
In fact, for being such wonderful readers, she had left with me a sneak peek of the next chapter. Enjoy!"

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"You comforted me when I felt embarrassed. My systems began to heat up at your soft voice. Did you know that? Without thinking, my body seems to love you being near me. I seem to love you being near me. Shuichi. I think I may already be in love with you."

Shuichi buckled down to his knees, removing his hands. He buried his face in them. Not again. "Please... stay with me... we can find another way."

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