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I flopped onto my bed at the thought I was having. That thought caused my face to turn red. The shade of red I was put Himiko's hair to shame.
"How could I develop feelings for someone...? And that quick too?" I muttered to myself, "calm down (y/n)... everything isn't set in stone yet... let's wait awhile to see if it's actually true..."
I let out a frustrated sigh as I started to roll around on my own bed, causing my blankets and sheets to get messed up and wrinkled. My hair developed static, causing it to stand up and become tangled. It was very frustrating to know that you might've developed a crush on one of your friends.... and in a killing game nonetheless.
The doorbell started ringing, snapping me out of my thoughts and notifying me that someone was at the door. I sighed lightly and sauntered up to the door. It was probably Rantaro again.
When I opened the door, a force tackled me to the ground, leaving me breathless and winded. I looked up and found someone I wouldn't expect to come and visit me.
"(y/n)! Play with me!" Kokichi exclaimed, being on top of my winded form.
I started coughing from the contact Kokichi made with my back. The pain from him jumping on me was pretty bad.
"Did I kill poor (y/n)?" Kokichi asked, "she is coughing pretty badly. It's like she's not even trying to breath. Do you really want to die that much?"
Kokichi smirked at me and then giggled like a gossiping girl.
"That was a lie. All I wanted to do was spend time with you (y/n), and you can't refuse," Kokichi said, getting off of me and holding his hand out to help me up.
I took his hand, and Kokichi pulled me up before I could even make a shocked expression. He smiled at me after.
"Let's play tag!" Kokichi exclaimed.
Kokichi and I spent time playing tag around the school. I feel like Kokichi and I got a little closer. I thought I'd give him a gift as well because I gave one to Rantaro. I looked through my inventory and found some bubblegum. I thought he'd like it since he was chewing the same kind a couple of days ago. I gave it to him and smiled lightly.
"Is this for me?" Kokichi asked, seeming slightly puzzled.
"Yeah. I thought you'd want it since you like chewing this kind of gum," I replied.
"Nee-hee-hee! (y/n)'s so sweet! Maybe sometime I'll get you something in the future. That could be a lie though," Kokichi replied with a cheeky grin.
I laughed nervously and sighed lightly. Kokichi was always so mischievous. I had no idea what went on through his head. He always seems to mask it with lies.
"So (y/n)! Wanna go watch anime in the AV Room?" Kokichi asked, "tag kinda got bored for me."
Surprisingly enough, I agreed to watch anime with Kokichi in the AV Room. He decided to put in My Hero Academia. It was one of the newer and popular ones. It was about a boy named Izuku Midoriya who had no quirk, but he met his idol All Might, and managed to inherit his quirk.
"Hey (y/n), can I ask you something?" Kokichi asked after a couple of episodes went by.
"Yeah sure. What's up?" I asked in response.
"Who did your nails?" Kokichi asked.
"Tsumugi did the gradient on my right hand, and Rantaro did the French slant on my left hand," I replied.
"Nee-hee-hee! That is so cool!" Kokichi exclaimed, "maybe I should have them do my nails sometime. Well that is a lie of course!"
"Ehehe... right..." I replied nervously.
I have one more question," Kokichi states, "what is Rantaro to you? What do you think of him as?" Kokichi asked.
A light blush spread through my cheeks. I couldn't help it. My only question about Kokichi wanting to know this would be why he wanted to know.
"Why would you want to know that? I mean we are just friends. Nothing else really. Rantaro has helped me through some things. That's why I see him as my best friend," I explained in response, partially lying.
"Nee-hee-hee! I spotted a lie (y/n)," Kokichi replied, his face darkening after saying that, "you might want to admit to him if you have a thing for him. I mean.... you never know when he's going to die."
My eyes widened after he said that. The drastic change in tone. He sounded so carefree and energetic, but then his tone turned into a dark one filled with malicious intent. It struck me as odd, and it kinda scared me too.
"Don't get too scared (y/n), I was lying! I'm sure we will get out of here before that pesky time limit!" Kokichi exclaimed, going back to his old tone of voice.
After that, I told Kokichi that I was going to head back to my dorm. I was honestly very shaken up about that comment. I placed my hand on my head obviously being slightly disoriented about it. The walk back to the dorm was gloomy and filled with dread.
Once I got back to the dorm, the room was darkened because it was nighttime. The announcement played, but it showed Monokid acting like a drunk. The silly thing about it was that he was eating honey. Not drinking alcohol. It was very insulting to the ones who actually drink alcohol. If honey had that effect, it would be restricted to the younger kids.
Once the announcement ended, I collapsed in bed. I fell asleep almost instantly with a few things on my mind. How Kokichi acted while we were watching anime together. My newly developed feelings for someone that's supposed to be my friend. How I can even tell him that it was my fault someone died.....
*next morning*
The next morning, I woke up to the morning announcement. What I saw on screen was Monokid being passed out from eating all of that honey the night prior. I sighed lightly, getting out of my bed, making my way over to the shower to wash myself off.
While in the shower, thoughts ran through my head. Thoughts about the time limit... about how tomorrow, if no one died, then we'd all die. How could I be able to have a happy life if it ends like this? With no one to love...
I felt like I had a slight crush on Rantaro..... but I don't think he'd have the same feelings for someone like me. Those thoughts stuck with me while I was in the shower.
When I got out of the shower, I grabbed a new uniform from my closet, slipping on the dress with ease. After that, I put my choker on and put my shoes on. The last thing I did was fix up my hair.
I exited the room and headed for the dining hall like normal. The only difference was... I was alone. Rantaro never made his way over to my door. I was never greeted by anyone. It struck me odd in a way.
I entered the school, noticing that no one was around as well. I wandered through the halls, trying to find at least one person. No one was there.
I entered the dining hall with a sigh, sitting down in one of the many empty chairs of the room. No one was in sight
"I can't believe no one is around today... It's like everyone is avoiding me..." I muttered.
I sighed lightly, walking into the kitchen portion of the dining hall, preparing myself some french toast. I took day old bread and dipped it into a mixture of egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
I put the freshly dipped bread and put it onto a hot skillet with pan spray so it wouldn't stick. I hummed lightly as I cooked many pieces of French Toast, trying to use up all of my egg mixture. Once I was done, I had too much for just one person to eat alone.
I set up a plate for me, dusting the French Toast with powdered sugar and putting strawberries on the side. I brought maple syrup out for dipping the French Toast. I brought it out to the table, and smiled lightly.
I perked up slightly when I heard the door open. I turned my gaze over to the door, as a certain green haired male walk in.
"Rantaro! Good morning!" I exclaimed, being happy that I saw someone this morning.
"Hey (y/n), good morning to you too," Rantaro replied with a light smile.
I smiled lightly, being very happy to see him. I noticed that he looked over at my French Toast.
"You want some of this too? I have extra..." I explained nervously.
"Yeah sure. Did you make it?" he asked.
"Yes I did," I replied with a light smile, "I learned to make many things during my culinary class!"
"That's very impressive. Maybe you're the Ultimate Chef instead of the Ultimate Otaku," Rantaro replied with a slight chuckle.
"Maybe... I'll be back in a minute. I'll get your plate set up," I replied.
I went into the kitchen and placed a couple pieces of French Toast on the plate. I dusted it with powdered sugar and placed strawberries on the side like I did for mine. I brought it out and set it in front of Rantaro.
"There you go! I hope you like it!" I exclaimed.
(Rantaro Freetime event, sponsored by French Toast)
"It looks good. The presentation is like I'm getting served at a nice restaurant. Nice job," Rantaro commented.
"Thank you, it's no trouble. My culinary classes pay off," I replied with a nervous laugh.
I cut into my French Toast and dipped it into the maple syrup.
(The lot of you that's going to comment this being food porn, stfu)
I brought the fork to my lips and took a bit. My eyes lit up at the taste of my own cooking. It was so good. I looked up at Rantaro. He was cutting into the French Toast as well. He then took a bite, the same way I did. His eyes seemed to brighten up after taking that first satisfying bite. He smiled at me.
"This is very good!" he exclaimed.
"Thank you. I try my best to cook," I replied nervously.
"I was born into a rich family. I ate all sorts of fancy food, but this has to be the best French Toast I've ever had. Ah-haha, I must seem spoiled, being a rich kid.." Rantaro explained.
"No.. I don't see that at all. I'm actually quite flattered that you like my cooking though. With all due respect, I don't think being rich makes someone selfish. You can be rich and be a good person," I replied with a smile.
Rantaro looked at me. He laughed nervously as a slight red dusted his cheeks. He scratched the back of his head nervously.
"You're so nice to me. I don't feel like I deserve someone kind as you for a friend," Rantaro told me.
'Friend.... yeah.... that's all I am to you.' I thought.
I started to eat more of my French Toast looking down slightly. Rantaro and I continued talking as the day went by.
The day went by pretty fast, hanging around someone you like. The thoughts of the fact that tomorrow we'd die if no one was killed. It made anyone anxious, including me. I was very worried.
I got back to my room as the nighttime announcement played. Every Monokub was there. It just made me feel more useless and anxious for the day that was about to come.
But what could I do? I couldn't do anything... because I'm just an Otaku.
This was the new chapter. Most of it is filler because of what's going to happen next chapter. Next chapter the first victim will be introduced (most likely).
Also today is the day that the new reboot of Fruits Basket is coming out! I was so happy today! I'm about to watch it. The prompt is the same one as five.
Prompt 5 (again): "Prediction about Reader-Chan's childhood"
I wish everyone luck. Next chapter will be hell! Seeya!- CRUSIFIXdroid