Pairings: Soraru x Mafumafu, Urata x Sakata, Shima x Senra, Kashitaro x Amatsuki, Luz x Nqrse, Araki x Nqrse, Eve x Sou, 96Neko, Lon, Neru

Danganronpa AU
Who killed Luz? Find out in this trial chapter ww Let's hope I finish this before 2 am www I started this now Saturday, 16th of May and hope I will finish this at a good time! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter~ No proofreading as always in this Danganronpa series ww

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"Now then, let me give you a simple explanation of this class trial! During the trial, you will share your information and search for 'whodunnit'! Vote correctly and only the blackened will be punished! But if you pick the wrong one~

I will punish everyone besides the blackened! And that person gets to graduate from this Ultimate Academy!", Monokuma said as he finished his explanation.

"...Who of you did it? Who of you killed Luz in such a brutal way despite not having motive or reason to do so?!", Nqrse asked through clenched teeth. "Nqrse. Calm down. In this situation, all we can do is talk about it so you can avenge Luz.", Soraru told him as the pink-haired male merely bit his lip before nodding.

"I'm sorry for losing my composure...", he apologized. "It's fine, Nqrse-san... Let's talk about this to find the culprit!", Sou exclaimed as the pink-haired male nodded. "How about we start with the state of the body like we usually do?", Mafumafu suggested as the others nodded.

"I have nothing against that.", Urata said. "Before we start... can you guys explain if anything happened?", Amatsuki asked as the albino tilted his head. "Well... I barely know anything because I was sick and such...", Amatsuki explained as Sou and Soraru nodded in agreement.

"I hope I wasn't too much of a burden...", Sou said and bowed as Mafumafu and Sakata shook their heads. "No, it's fine! You weren't any burden at all!", Mafumafu exclaimed as the blond male smiled in relief and nodded.

"That's good then.", he said. "Well, you guys were sick so we had to take care of you guys. But nothing in particular happened. Why are you asking, Amatsuki-kun?", Kashitaro asked as the brunet who played with his hands before pointing at a brown-haired male.

"Cause... Neru-san looks like he is about to cry out of happiness...", Amatsuki said as they all looked at the said male who started sobbing uncontrollably. "My beautiful ikemen... you are back!", Neru exclaimed as Soraru and some others looked at him in confusion. "What the hell are you talking about?", Soraru asked.

"W-what do you think of me, Soraru-san?", he asked in return. "Hah? You're kind of weird.", Soraru answered as the brown-haired male sobbed louder at that. "Welcome back, Soraru-san! We missed you!", he exclaimed which confused the ravenette even more.

"Is he alright?", the raven-haired male asked as Mafumafu sweat-dropped.

"W-well, you acted differently. Very different. So it must have been too shocking for him.", Mafumafu said unsure of himself.

"Basically, you acted like a creep.", Urata said as the ravenette rolled his eyes. "Wow, thank you.", Soraru said as the brunet only gave him a smile. "You're welcome, suspicious non-talent guy.", Urata returned. "Anyways, should we continue now or do you want to ask anything else, Amatsuki-kun?", Kashitaro asked.

"If it's not too much to ask, can you tell me how we acted? I want to know because I'm kind of wondering.", Amatsuki said as Nqrse sighed before answering quickly.

"You had anger issues. Sou got scared of things and all and Soraru-san got flirty at first before his condition worsened and he started spouting things like wanting everyone to be happy.", Nqrse answered as the brunet nodded and thanked the other male sheepishly who only nodded.

"Anyways, are you guys done or not? I want to finally start this already so we can find the culprit.", the pink-haired male said as the others nodded.

"S-sure. Then let's look over the Monokuma file first."

Victim: Luz (Ultimate Bartender)
Cause of Death: Stabbing
Murder Weapon: Scalpel
External Wounds:
- Stab wound on the right eye
- Stab wounds on torso and shoulder
- Scratches on the arms

"Luz-kun was found in an unoccupied infirmary room, stabbed countless of times with a scalpel which was tossed next to the bed. Not only that, but he also got some scratches on his arms and his right eye got injured as well.

Besides the destroyed bed, one shelf was also destroyed with its window shattered, open bottles of pills on the floor and the wooden shelf doors destroyed.", Mafumafu said as they hummed not having anything to argue against that.

"What I've been wondering though, is the place where he died. An unoccupied infirmary. No one should have been in there and Luz shouldn't have any reason to go in there, right?", Kashitaro asked as Mafumafu nodded in agreement.

"I also thought so... I thought about it for a bit... But I couldn't find any reason why he would have gone there. If he needed medicine or anything, he could have gone to another room as well.", Mafumafu said. "Well, I guess that is also a question and all. But before we discuss this any further, we should see who could have done it, right? Discussing the occupation and such now is useless.", Soraru said as Nqrse nodded.

"Well, I had a shift to take care of you, Soraru-san, in the morning until afternoon... Whenever I had a break, I would spend them in the kitchen and dining hall where Luz and the others were working to make food for you guys. And at nighttime, I would go back to my room to sleep.", Nqrse told them as Soraru nodded and thought about it.

"Any possibility that he could have done the crime by nighttime?", Soraru asked as Nqrse reluctantly nodded at that. "I guess no one was there to back up my alibi... but I promise that I didn't kill him! Luz is the one who would have least deserved to die out of all of us!", Nqrse exclaimed.

"Well... let's move on for now. I was basically passed out the whole time and such cause I was sick. Not that you guys would believe me that unless people actually watched me. But I think according to Mafumafu, there was always someone by my side to make sure that I was still alive and such. Even at nighttime for that one night where it happened.", Soraru said as they nodded.

"Yes, you were in a pretty bad condition so we had to do this just in case. And Mafumafu-kun was reluctant to leave your side so we let him be.", Kashitaro explained as the ravenette merely nodded. "I see... thanks you two, for taking care of me. Especially you, Mafu.", Soraru said as the albino was startled and blushed but nodded.

"Y-you're welcome, Soraru-san...", he mumbled. "F-from me too! Thank you everyone for taking care of me when I was sick!", Sou thanked them as everyone smiled. "You're welcome."

Now Amatsuki fumbled with his fingers as he looked at them nervously. "Thanks for taking care of me as well... I'm sorry for being a bit troubling... Having to deal with me having anger issues must have been exhausting.", the brunet said as he looked down in shame.

"It's fine, Amatsuki-kun. You couldn't control it after all and were infected by the despair disease.", Kashitaro assured him as the brunet gave the older male a thankful smile who returned it.

"Anyways, going back to the topic... Soraru is pretty much in the clear. Amatsuki-kun and Sou-kun could have both done it at nighttime but the possibility is slim. Nqrse is about the same as them. What about the others?", he asked.

"Well, me, Luz and Neru were all rounders so we were pretty much busy the whole day until nighttime. I left first.", Urata said as the brown-haired male nodded in agreement. "I see... Well, I had a shift for Sou first and then Soraru-san. I stayed with him the last few nights because I was worried for his health. We all were.", Mafumafu added at the end as the ravenette nodded.

"Which means that both me and Mafu couldn't have done it for sure. What about you?", Soraru asked as he looked at Sakata.

"Well, I worked two shifts just like Mafudon! The first one was with Ama-chan and the second one was with Sou-kun! After that I spent the nights at Ura-san's dorm because I didn't want to disturb Mafudon!", Sakata exclaimed as they all looked at Urata after the redhead said that who blushed.

"Idiot! Why did you have to tell them?!", he asked as the younger male tilted his head. "Eh? But isn't it better like this? Cause we would have an alibi, wouldn't we?", Sakata asked as Neru awed.

"Aw, the tsundere is so embarrassed by the fact that Sakata-chan was sleeping over that he hid that even if it would make him more suspicious~ And he even got a new nickname~ How cute~", Neru teased as the brunet held his fist up, looking ready to storm over to the brown-haired male and punch him.

"Who did you call tsundere, you weirdo?", Urata asked as the brown-haired male chuckled. "You of course~ Seeing you so embarrassed, makes me want to tease you even more~ But I shall refrain so until after this.", Neru said when he noticed the pink-haired male staring at him.

"So... to make this clear, Soraru-san, Mafu-kun, Urata and Sakata all have a right alibi while the rest of us could have done it?", Amatsuki asked as Kashitaro nodded.

"And because all of us could have only done it at nighttime, the crime must have been done then as well, right?", Sou asked as the albino nodded. "Yes... that means there are still five suspects...", Mafumafu said as he felt slightly hurt saying this because there were only this little amount of people left. "Is there any chance that it was suicide again?", Sakata suggested as Urata rolled his eyes.

"No, idiot. Who would throw themselves at a shelf, rip the contents of the bed and then stab and scratch themselves multiple times to die? That is just ridiculous.", Urata stated as the redhead pouted. "I was just trying to help...", Sakata mumbled.

"A-and we all appreciate that, Sakata-san!", Sou said in an attempt to cheer the other male up who immediately smiled when he heard that. "Ah, thank you, Sou! At least someone appreciates my efforts!", Sakata exclaimed as Urata only looked away crossing his arms.

"Well, what can I do besides saying the truth...", he muttered as the redhead tilted his head. "What did you say, Ura-san?", he asked as the brunet blushed and snapped. "Shut up!", Urata demanded as the younger male felt insulted.

"Eh?! Why should I—". "Anyways, we have five suspects now who could have done it. Amatsuki. Kashitaro. Sou. Neru and me. The question is, who did it?", Nqrse said.

"I want to know if there was even a motive for any of you guys to do this. After all, the despair disease is just like some annoying fever, isn't it?", Soraru asked as the albino shook his head.

"No, it wasn't. It was bad enough that your lives could have been at stake. Sou-kun and Amatsuki-kun were fine more or less but you had it the worst, Soraru-san.", Mafumafu explained as the older male hummed. "I see... nethertheless, that shouldn't have been enough reason, right? At least not for the rest of you suspects.", Soraru said.

"Well, I'm not so sure about that.", Urata spoke as they looked at the brunet in confusion. "Eh? You think someone would have a reason?", Sakata asked as he nodded. "Yeah. That guy who has a Soraru complex over there.", Urata said as he pointed at Neru. "Neru?! Why him?", Sakata asked.

"We all saw how shocked and dissatisfied he was about the sudden character change of him. And when he was on the verge of death... I can imagine that that's when he snapped and decided to end this to get the cure for suspicious non-talent guy.", Urata said. "Neru-san did it?", Sou asked unsure as he looked at the brown-haired male who hadn't said anything until now before he gave them a smile.

"Nah, didn't do it. I love my beautiful ikemen and all but... would I really kill~? Also, according to your logic, even if I killed someone, Soraru-san would still end up dying if I would win in this class trial~", Neru said as Urata clicked his tongue before nodding and not saying anything further.

"Is there any way of how we can get one step closer to the truth?", Sou asked. "Well... I don't know but there was something that caught my eye...", Kashitaro trailed off as Mafumafu tilted his head waiting for the brunet to continue.

"The infirmary bed... the sheets and pillows were all ripped...", Kashitaro pointed out as Sakata tilted his head confused. "The culprit and Luz we're struggling right? Wouldn't it make sense for the bed to be destroyed as well?", Sakata asked as the brunet looked like he was thinking about something before he spoke up again.

"Well... I understand that it might have been messed up but not to that extent... the pillow and sheets were so ripped that the feathers were already scattered and such. Even if there was a struggle, it wouldn't have turned out like that at least.", Kashitaro said.

"Then... why was it like that?", Amatsuki asked as the masked male could only shrug in response. "I see... Well, how about you guys explain what you did yesterday night then. Maybe it will help us.", Mafumafu suggested as they nodded.

"Well, I was sick and all so I was just staying in bed... That's all that I remember if I am correct.", Amatsuki said as Urata nodded.

"Now that we are back to him, I actually had to lock the door in case he would try to get out of the room again the whole time. I was walking back to my dorm but saw that he actually tried to go outside in his condition to pick a fight with some tree which he said "insulted" him.

So I said he should "shut the heck up" and go to sleep which worked. And then I locked the door just in case he wanted to get out again.", Urata told them as they looked at him in surprise.

"Wait, that's new information for me?!", Amatsuki exclaimed. "Why didn't you tell us earlier?", Sakata asked as Urata shrugged. "Cause he freaking annoyed me the whole nights so I didn't feel like proving his innocence. But anyways, I guess he is in the clear unless he broke the window and jumped out of it.

And don't worry, I checked while investigating and he didn't. Cause if he did, the flowers would have been trampled by him.", Urata told them as they nodded. "Wow, you sure did investigate a lot for Amatsuki.", Neru said as the brunet rolled his eyes. "He annoyed me but I had to make sure just in case. Anyways, that only leaves four people, doesn't it?", Urata asked as Mafumafu nodded.

"I'll go next then... Just like Amatsuki-san, I was in my room and rested there. The alibi is weak and I know it but I promise that I didn't kill Luz-san!", Sou told them as Mafumafu nodded before Nqrse continued.

"Just like I told you, I was in my dorm at nighttime. I know it's not a good alibi but that's all I can give you.", Nqrse told them as it was now Neru's turn to say what he did.

"Before we continue, may I put in some more evidence?", Neru asked as they looked at him in confusion before nodding. "If it helps then say so.", Soraru said as Neru nodded.

"Thanks~ Well, last night I actually heard some weird sounds coming from near the infirmary rooms. I don't know which room it was but there were some sounds. And after that I heard some footsteps walking towards that direction I guess. I don't know what it was but now after this happened, it must have been the two of them struggling.", Neru told them.

"Eh? And why would you know that, Neru-san?", Sou asked as Neru laughed sheepishly. "Well... after I found out about what happened to my beautiful ikemen I... kind of started to make a blog with a camera I found in the storage room... And I filmed it at nighttime after my shift was over... under the dining table...", Neru confessed as they looked at him in disbelief.

"Soraru-san's character changed so being all depressed you holed yourself in the dining hall most of the time and actually made a blog?", Amatsuki asked in disbelief.

"What is wrong with you?", Urata asked as the brown-haired male only laughed sheepishly. Soraru only ignored that as he looked at Monokuma. "Oi, do you have any trace of that footage of him talking to a camera yesterday night somewhere with you?", Soraru asked as Monokuma looked at him.

"Huh? A footage of him?  Even if I do have it, why should I tell you?", he asked. "Don't you think that it's crucial information for us to know so we can continue the trial?", Soraru asked as Monokuma shrugged. "It can be showed but not if needed and all if I had it. But is it really crucial information?", Monokuma asked.

"Well, you can embarrass this guys here for some time and shame him.", Soraru said. "Alright, let's do this then. Out of fairness and all of course.", Monokuma said almost immediately after that, surprising everyone.

"Eh?! So there is one?!", Amatsuki exclaimed surprised as the monochrome bear nodded. "Yup~ It was recorded just yesterday and I had the honor of watching it live.", Monokuma said.

"W-wait! We all know that I filmed it so no need to watch it, right?", Neru asked. "Nope, the deal was to make you feel shame. And I want to have fun seeing you despairing in your own shame.", Monokuma said and the brown-haired male could do nothing as a screen switched on.

"S-soraru-san, don't look at me when I am at my worst!", Neru pleaded as Soraru merely ignored him and stared at the screen in front of him.

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"Day six of: What happened to my beautiful ikemen? I honestly wonder what happened to him... Will he ever return back to normal? I can't face him right now...", Neru muttered to himself.

The brown-haired male sat under the table with his knees pulled to his chest and swinging back and forth. "He'll turn back to normal in no time. He'll turn back to normal in no time. I—"

"Ahhhh, stop it!", Neru exclaimed. "Stop! My beautiful ikemen, stop watching! Don't look at me! Ahhhh!", the brown-haired male exclaimed. "...I won't ask about that but how long did he do that?", Urata asked as Monokuma sighed.

"Until morning announcement! Like he didn't get tired talking about his beloved ikemen for hours!", Monokuma said. Before they could watch any further though, Monokuma switched the television off. (A/N: What am I even doing right now?)

"...What did we even watch just now?", Urata asked as Neru cried as if he was found as the culprit, when in reality, he just proved his innocence. "Please forgive me for what I've done, Soraru-san!", Neru exclaimed. "What even are you apologizing for after everything you did already you—"

"I should have accepted all sides of you even when that happened!", Neru wailed. "Ugh, shut up! You're so annoying!", Urata shouted annoyed. "If that's the case that means that there are only two suspects left... Then—". "No. I think it is pretty obvious who it was at this point.", Soraru said.

"Eh? Who?", Sakata asked as the ravenette hesitated for a while before saying it.

"The only one who could have committed this crime is... Sou.", Soraru said through gritted teeth. There was a short silence before everyone broke into chaos. "W-what? Me?", Sou asked surprised of being accused.

"What are you talking about?! Sou-kun would never kill anyone! He had the despair disease, remember?", Mafumafu reminded him.

"It's exactly because he was one of the people affected by the despair disease, that he could have done this.", Soraru argued.

"S-soraru-san, I know that I might seem suspicious right now but I haven't done it! I promise you!", Sou exclaimed as the raven-haired male didn't dare to look into the blond male's eyes.

"I'm not trying to take sides here but isn't he pretty weak to fight against Luz?", Urata asked.

"He's the only one who could have done it. Also, the body type difference between the victim and culprit doesn't matter in this case. If Luz is the kind of person we all got to know him, all he did was probably trying to defend himself without hurting the other party. And the culprit took this as an advantage. Of course there was a struggle.

And if I remember correctly, you guys said that Sou had the disease of being scared or something... which would make even more sense.", Soraru said. "How would that make even more sense?!", Mafumafu asked.

"Because there are some people who tend to get scared and want to search for familiar people they can trust when they're alone.

We all know that Sou would have probably searched for me or you in that situation. He surely would have. We know he would.", Soraru said which Mafumafu couldn't deny.

"B-but still! Sick patients would have stayed in their rooms right? And there is no certain prove that the people affected by the despair disease could have done it! So—". "We all know that I was the only one unable to move around. Neru's alibi was confirmed, right?

Someone was in the infirmary room. But Neru didn't hear any footsteps except from one person. That person could have been no one else other than Luz. And because there was no other person walking, the second person must have been one of the people in the infirmary section. Me, Amatsuki, Sou and you. And Sou is the only one without an alibi.", Soraru argued.

"And? We still don't know that! Maybe we can find a new clue which shows that Sou-kun is innocent!", Mafumafu exclaimed as Sou could only look between his two friends helplessly not knowing how to stop them.

"I am repeating this: I was the only one not being able to move. Everyone from the infirmary section besides Sou had an alibi. Sou was the first one to enter the room and I don't know what he did there, but he for sure caused some havoc there first. Luz must have heard that and entered the room. And that was his mistake. Because Sou only felt save around certain people. Me, Mafu and, to a certain extent, Sakata.", Soraru said.

"There is no way that Sou-kun would have done it, right?! I mean, he couldn't even hurt a fly!", Amatsuki said. "Just because he looks like that, doesn't mean that he's not capable of it.", Nqrse said even though, he too, looked shocked.

"I'm sorry... I hate to say this while everyone is set on proving Sou's innocence. I don't want to believe this as well seeing that Sou is also looking so honest right now but...

Sou had the despair disease, right? And at the beginning of this trial, all of you said that you could barely remember of what happened during the time of when you were sick.

Which means that Sou could have committed the crime and then forget about it. Which is why he can tell us with all honesty that he is not the culprit.", Kashitaro said.

"But even so, Sou-kun... he... would never kill someone! I want to believe him! He is our friend, isn't he?!", Mafumafu cried sobbing as Soraru only looked away not being able to look into the albino's eyes. "Even if he is our friend... this is the truth.", Soraru said.

"He is our friend so we should try to—". "Stop!", the blond male shouted.

Both Soraru and Mafumafu stopped arguing as they looked at Sou who only clasped his hands tightly together, tears streaming down his face.

"Sou-kun?", Mafumafu asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

"It seems as if everyone is confused right now.... I am too... Usually, Mafumafu-san is the one to guide everyone and take responsibility of ending this... So this time... Let's end this together for everyone, Soraru-san...", Sou told the raven-haired male who looked at the blond surprised.

"Huh?", Mafumafu only let out a confused sound as the tears still streamt down his face.

"The truth of this case... this time, I shall show it to you."

*****

"This case all started with the new motive that that bear gave us. This motive called despair disease which victimized some of us. Me, Amatsuki and the culprit. To take care of us, the rest of everyone split up into groups of people. Luz, Urata and Neru were in the all rounder group while the others split shifts to take care of us directly.

At the night of the murder, everyone went back to their rooms besides certain people. Neru was one of the people who didn't but stayed in the dining hall. And that's how he heard some sounds coming out of the infirmary section before hearing some footsteps. Other than Luz it could have been no one else.

And because Neru didn't hear any other footsteps after that, the culprit must have been one of the people in the infirmary section. Mafu stayed with me because of my bad state. Amatsuki couldn't get out of his room because Urata locked the door in case he wanted to get out.

Which means that the culprit was the only person who could have gone there. Because of the disease, he probably felt scared being all alone searching for me or Mafu. Being all confused because of the disease though, it lead him to another infirmary room instead.

He started panicking because of the stress. I can imagine how it would have felt like. And then, Luz opened the door and entered, triggering his sense of danger. Being scared, he could only trust a certain amount of people.

And Luz was not one of them. And so, the blackened started to defend himself for his life, doing everything he could to stop from dying. Being in control of the despair disease... it makes your mind go blank and so all the culprit could think of was defending himself, no matter in what way he would have to do it.

No matter if anyone caught them. Luz must have tried to defend himself while not hurting the other person while the culprit wanted to end Luz's life no matter what. After making sure that Luz would never open his eyes again, the culprit threw their murder weapon carelessly away, not caring about leaving evidence before leaving the room.

He probably changed their hospital gown later. And the next day, he forgot ever doing something like that because of the disease going to search for me and Mafu like he originally intended to.

The only one who could have done it is you... Sou, the Ultimate Novelist."

*****

There was a silence as no one said anything after that. A suffocating silence as all you could hear was the sobbing of Mafumafu. It was Sou who broke the silence. "...I see. So I was the culprit of this case this whole time.", Sou said smiling sadly as tears rolled down his cheeks.

Everyone else looked like they were about to cry or looked grim.

But they all knew that Soraru and Mafumafu had it the worst, being the closest to Sou.

"What's wrong everyone? We've found the culprit! There was no hole in Soraru-san's argument. Even if I didn't remember doing this, it is clear as day that I did this. I... am terribly sorry.", Sou apologized.

"Don't apologize! It wasn't your fault!", Mafumafu exclaimed. "I'm sorry for killing the person close to you, Nqrse-san.", Sou apologized as the pink-haired male was gritting his teeth to prevent himself from crying. "...It's fine! You couldn't control it!", Nqrse told him.

"Lastly, I'm sorry for breaking my promises. Seems like... I won't get out of this alive.", Sou said smiling in regret.

"No! I will find a way! So please—"

"All that's left... is to vote.", Sou told them. "Vote?", Mafumafu repeated, his voice sounding empty.

"Yes... we all know that it was me. So make sure to vote for me!", Sou told them forcing himself to smile for everyone.

"Alright then! Please vote for who you think the culprit is! Will you choose the right one~? Or the dreadfully wrong one~?", Monokuma asked. They all reluctantly voted as the roulette started spinning, getting faster until it got slower and then finally stopped at Sou's picture.

"Upupupupu! You guys are correct! The one who killed Luz, the Ultimate Bartender, is Sou, the Ultimate Novelist! Never judge a book by its cover I guess!", Monokuma said laughing.

"No... Why... Why?!", Mafumafu shouted through his sobs as he covered his face with his hands. Soraru only clenched his fists and teeth as he averted his gaze and closed his eyes as some tears rolled down his face despite him trying not to cry.

"Hey... This is just too much! He clearly didn't deserve this, did he?!", Urata exclaimed. "Well, of course he does! Killers will be punished for their sins in this academy!", Monokuma said.

"But he couldn't do anything about it!", Sakata sobbed. "He didn't deserve this... You are a psycho!", Amatsuki shouted. "Sou-kun doesn't deserve to die! I—"

"Everyone! Stop it!", Sou shouted as they all looked at the blond male who was smiling despite all of this. "It's enough... Thanks for doing this but this is the truth... I killed Luz-san. Wether I wanted it or not.", Sou said.

They stayed silent at that and Sou walked towards Soraru and Mafumafu as he took their hands which made them look at the younger male.

"We promise to end this killing game together... I'm sorry for leaving before we reached that goal. But I hope that you guys will keep moving forward! And end this killing game once and for all!", Sou told them determined.

"Y-you can't leave us, Sou-kun! The three of us made a team! Without you w-we'll...", Mafumafu broke off as he choked on his own sobs which made Sou's tears increase.

"Before I go... I just wanted to thank you two. Thank you for everything. Thank you for staying by my side. Thank you for being my friends. I'll put my hope into you guys.", he told them as he flashed them a last smile.

"...We'll do it. No matter what.... We will end this killing game.", Soraru promised the younger male who only nodded in response.

"Now then... I've prepared a special punishment for the Ultimate Novelist, Sou!", Monokuma exclaimed.

"Thank you... And goodbye.", Sou told them as Mafumafu shook his head trying to hold onto the blond male who let go of their hands and pulled away. "N-no... Sou-kun—"

"It's... Punishment Time!", Monokuma exclaimed before taking his hammer and hitting a red button.

Sou, the Ultimate Novelist has been found guilty
Time for his punishment
The scenery changed as Sou now stood on a stage. He was confused as he looked around to see that it was the scenery of a book he wrote.

The tale of the big bad wolf.

And Sou immediately realized in what scene and situation he was in right now as he knew his book by heart. He was the big bad wolf. The misunderstood wolf.

A crowd of people arrived and started to kick him down and trampled on him just like in his book. Sou only but his lips to prevent himself from crying as he did his best to escape from them.

He then ran away as he arrived in a forest where he saw someone crouching to pick up flowers, wearing a red cape. They turned around to show a Monokuma there who widened his eyes in shock and called for help.

Sou turned away, ready to run. But before he could, another Monokuma in a hunter costume appeared as he pointed his gun towards the blond male. Sou wanted to escape, but before he could, the Monokuma already shot him through his heart.

The novelist coughed before falling forward, feeling his consciousness slip away.

Just before he passed away though, he could see a faint image of a mushroom-haired male standing in front of him, smiling at him as a smile settled on his face as well.

"I'm home... Eve-san."

*****

"S-sou-kun!", Mafumafu shouted out as he cried even more falling onto his knees. "He didn't deserve it... It was all because of your motive which forced him to do so!", Amatsuki shouted at the bear who was unfazed. "Well, I gave the motive but it was still him who did it!", Monokuma said.

"You... bast—". "You can complain all you want! In the end, this is still the end and you can't stop the killing game! You said so so often already but look where we are now? Doing it over and over again!", Monokuma exclaimed.

"Well, I'll go now! Have a nice day~!", Monokuma said before he disappeared. No one said anything as Mafumafu continued crying. Soraru hesitantly approached the younger male as he was about to reach out to the albino to console him.

But Mafumafu jerked away as he stood up which startled everyone. "I'm sorry... I'll go to my room now.", Mafumafu said before he rushed away leaving everyone behind. They all watched him leave before Urata spoke up again.

"Oi. Are you not going to follow him?", Urata asked as Soraru ignored him before walking off as well as Nqrse hesitated before following him, leaving the others behind.

There was a silence.

No one even spoke up after that. And with that, the fourth class trial came to an end.

*****

Mafumafu sat on his bed as he stared at his hands where a key laid. It was the key to the blond male's room as the albino clutched to it because it was the last thing he had gotten from the younger male. He closed his hands and tried not to cry in which he failed as more tears rolled down his face.

Usually, Soraru would comfort him. But now, he pushed his partner away and was sitting here all alone. Losing so many precious things to Mafumafu, made him finally break down as he cried and cried until his tears were finally gone.

He was about to fall asleep when someone knocked on his door. Confused, Mafumafu stood up and was about to open the door until he hesitated when he realized that it might be Soraru.

"...Who's there?", Mafumafu asked and was relieved and disappointed to hear a voice not belonging to the ravenette.

"It's us, Neru and Amatsuki.", the brown-haired male said which confused Mafumafu as it was a rather rare duo. Mafumafu the carefully opened the door to reveal the two males standing there with a sympathetic smile.

"Want to talk?", Amatsuki asked as the albino hesitated. He really wanted to be alone right now after all of this happened.

But when he saw the looks on their faces, seeing that they only wanted to help, he nodded as he opened the door further and let them inside.

Remaining Students: 8

Wow, I actually feel sad after writing this. I'm sorry for killing Sou in that way and such. I hope you guys can forgive me ww But really, if I continue like this, this series will be finished soon ww A positive point is that I finished this before 2 am wohoo! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this and will stay until the end of this series ww Thanks for reading this and Sayonyara~