Danganronpa V3: Orientation Program (After Story)

Chapter 35: Parallel Dilemmas

A way of life, an ideology, a path that has been set for a long time now. For those, it is hard to deviate from that constructed path, even if it means a better life, it forms a sense of identity which can never be replaced, that is if there is any identity at all.

All of these thoughts rushed Kirumi's mind as she walked beside her newly formed group to island four. After weeks, could she finally find herself? Find meaning in his way of life? Find a new destiny?

"Tojo-san? Tojo-san? Are you okay? You seem outta your normal self" Keebo was walking alongside Kirumi when he noticed her drifting her gaze away.

"Oh pardon me Keebo-kun" Kirumi instantly regained consciousness after hearing Keebo's voice. She had to focus on this challenge, she couldn't be considered a burden from everyone else, quite the contrary she wanted to be the most reliable person in the group. Or did she?

"What now you into the submissive type you stupid robot!" Miu was weirdly affected by that heartfelt interaction between the two.

"What? No, I was just worried about her" Keebo didn't understand why he was coming up with excuses.

"Let's reach the island first and then have your drama" Maki glared at Keebo and Miu.

"Whatever! Have it your way shitbag!" Miu looked away and fastened her pace. Trying to hide her fear with tough words, and it was pretty obvious for everyone.

A few minutes passed and the group arrived at their new home for the week. In front of them was the dream of every eight-year-old kid, an island sized amusement park. Some of them had already seen the island, however, not everyone was fond of this type of place, whereas others adore it.

"HEY! LET'S GO TO THE CARROUSEL NOW!" The always bulgar, egocentric inventor turned into an eight-year-old kid, her eyes were sparkling at the sight of every piece of machinery invented by the entertainment of men. Rather than being excited about the ride itself, she was hypnotized by the mechanics behind it.

"I hope I get the chance to see every gear and spring of this majestic piece" She created her delusional world where only she and the endless machines were present. However, in reality, everyone was there as well.

"You know, human behavior is my field, but that is a brain I would not like to pick" Korekiyo who had been quiet since the grouping, finally expressed a piece of his mind.

"Now that we are here, we need to plan our strategy" Maki brought the group together as soon as possible.

"Can't we talk about it after eating? I am dying! You know this marvelous body needs food!" Miu started complaining even before work was assigned.

"I think it will be more suitable for us to have this meeting after a nice meal" Kirumi seconded Miu's though, in a more formal behavior, one that could never be expected from Miu.

"Fine, let's get the food and then start working" Maki agreed with the group.

The group found a bench nearby where they set the food and started eating. Miu's table manners were not refined at all, as compared to the likes of Korekiyo and Kirumi.

As Miu was chowing down her food, some soy sauce spilled on her lap, as soon as this happened Kirumi reach in her pocket, pulling out an elegant handkerchief, it could easily be identified as a high-class material utensil, a soft white cloth, with silver markings around the borders.

Suddenly, she stopped. She was still in her place, with her handkerchief in hand, something in his mind didn't let her get up and clean her master, but was Miu really someone to look up to and treat her as a superior? Why is her mind programmed to serve and cause the most minimal amount of work for others to do? Didn't she herself had the right to not trouble herself like others? But if she was raised this way then why did she stop?