Future's Hope - A Danganronpa Spinoff

2 : 7 : Execution

"Let's go over the events.  Asahi, since you seem to be quite knowledgeable in class trials, can you assist me?"  Alastor asked.

"I-uhm, sure."  I ran my hands through my hair, surprised at the statement.

"Wonderful."  He clapped his hands together, "Rouko Soba, this is my account of the events.
"It all started yesterday afternoon.  Our victim, Miss Rei Amaterasu, was spending time in the library with Mr Tamotsu Ryuunosuke when she suddenly left under the pretence of a nap.  Whether she was actually going for a nap, or for something else, is unknown.  Either way, she was caught before she could get to her destination by our culprit, who invited her to the onsen.  They both went to the space, where our culprit had earlier hidden some rope they stole from the storage room.

"During this time, Seiichi Shigeru decided to make a trip to the onsen, but wasn't allowed in due to two girls already being there.  Disappointed, he left, unaware of the tragedy that was to occur.

"Rei Amaterasu had her back to the room as she prepared a locker, and the culprit took the chance to grab a stool from the wash stations on the other end of the room and sneak up on our victim, smacking her hard in the back of the head with the object.  This caused a bruise to her skull and she passed out almost instantly.  The culprit jumped on their chance and took the rope from its hiding space, beginning to tie Rei's ankles, and then her wrists.  Unfortunately, the culprit hadn't smacked Rei hard enough, and the victim woke up.  She began to struggle and a fight ensued, where Rei managed to tear a piece of the culprit's clothing from her.  Due to being very weak, though, Rei was easily subdued and the culprit continued their work.  After tying her up, the culprit took Rei to the onsen and presumably threw her in face first, so she could not escape.  Then, they held the girl's face under the water until she passed.

"Injured and exhausted, the culprit stepped out of the onsen and went to the change rooms, where they showered and dressed, making sure they were mostly dry before leaving the crime scene behind.  They got rid of their wet clothes and went to the cafeteria to make dinner as an alibi. 

"Do I have everything correct, Asahi?"  Alastor finished.

"Yeah.  That's right."  I nodded.  The Croupier let a sly smile spread over his face.

"Then I make my official accusation.  It was you, Rouko Soba."  He pointed to the Translator, who looked utterly shocked.

But then...she smiled.

And laughed.

"What makes you think I'd do something like that?"  She asked, incredulous.

"All the evidence points to you."  I said.

Rouko snorted, "what evidence?  A rope?  You can't even prove someone burnt their hands on it!"

"I can provide extra evidence!"  Kioko shouted, "there was a note found in the rubbish near the onsen that said 'I'm sorry'.  The notepad had the letter R on the top!"

"Oh?"  Rouko looked taken aback, her face paling, "b-but I don't have anyone on the outside.  I don't want to leave."

"The motive."  Fuyutake replied.

"Huh?"

"The motive."  She continued, "it was that you could leave with someone else.  I think I know who it would be."  She pointed to Kyung Hye.

"Eh?"  The Exchange Student looked shocked.
"You and Rouko are inseparable."  Fuyutake said.

"That's right!"  I added.

"No!"  A voice cut through the trial room like a sword, "I refuse to believe such lies!"

We all looked to see Kyung Hye, absolute, passionate fury on her face.