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SPY WHAT THE ✨ FUCK ✨

“Y-Yea, wot te fuck!?” Iyabo practically shouted, backing away from Spy and Monokuma’s remains as quickly as possible, nearly fumbling into Vanessa in the process. “Where te fuck is everyone else!? Wot happened!?” She demanded.

“You were the one working for the bear, seriously?” Putri puffed up in an attempt to seem bigger, though a nervous bead of sweat was visible on her brow.

"What the hell?!" Hiyoko exclaimed, glaring at Spy. "I'm seriously gonna bop you on the head if you don't explain!" She threatened, yet as she pointed at him her hand trembled gently. She was just as afraid as everyone else.. scared of the possibility the barrel of the gun would be pointed her way next.

“...what Putri said. Turns out I had to work for that fucking child’s toy. Run things on the inside. Whoop-de-fucking-do.” Spy grabbed his empty pistol off the podium, holstering it. “I’m fairly certain the system’s undergoing some sort of critical failure, though, so it’s disconnecting people. Not sure why we’re the last ones, but hey, gives me time to talk, I guess.”

"You're not very enthusiastic about this." Hajime pointed out, quickly noticing his distaste towards Monokuma and working with him. "If I'm correct, you didn't want to be the mastermind here.. or rather, you're not the real mastermind." He explained, hoping it would calm the nerves of everyone. "Everyone faded away because this is a simulated killing game. There's someone else making Spy do this."

“Jeez, was it that obvious? Then again, this isn’t your first rodeo.” Spy chuckled, calmly tugging the bottom of his hoodie. “I will say, though. You’re probably not the only one to figure that out. The simulation, that is. You did notice Ivy rubbing the wall, right? Running her hand across it? If not, well, I did. The walls are smooth. Far too smooth. Not the kind of thing you’d find at a real hotel. I’m not sure if she came to the conclusion that it’s computer generated, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she did.” He leans against his podium. “As for the mastermind thing, well, you’re right. I’m fairly certain you all know who it is.”

Putri glared around at the walls, frustrated she couldn’t notice a detail that small. Her mind was too wrapped up in the trial and focusing on keeping Aditi calm. She knew who he was referring to. If it were true, they needed to move quickly and get out of there as fast as possible. “... Damnit.” She growled, looking left to right frantically. “How do we get out? We have to get out of here! Now!”

“Slow down, I-I ain’t done askin’ ‘im questions!” Iyabo interjected, snarling at the shorter girl to stay put. She turned back to Spy, uneasy but trying to keep steady. “... Why te fuck didn’t we evaporate too? Was it- just, random..?”

Spy shrugged. “I don’t know, actually. We’re probably gonna get disconnected soon, though. Just a matter of how long the system has left in the tank. Speaking of which... I think someone launched a cyberattack on the killing game. Would explain the critical failures.”

“But, who?” Iyabo rebutted, frustrated by the lack of clear meaning. “Who wants ta stop this thing from playin’ out? Is someone tryin’ ya help us..? Or-“ She startled when she felt her foot nearly slip on something. Looking back, she could see the world around them evaporating, closing in on them inch by inch. “Jesus fuck! Uh-!” She looked to the others for support, clearly unable to keep up.

Putri took initiative, reaching out and taking Iyabo’s hand, and then Hiyoko’s in her other. “It’s going to be fine, it’s going to kick us out of the simulation. When it does, we have to get out of wherever we are being held and escape. O.. Okay?”

Hiyoko nodded firmly, gaining her confidence knowing they all could gang up on a common enemy. "First we shod totally rip the fingernails off whoever did this to us!" She said with a sadistic grin, pulling her free hand to her face as she snickered.

Hajime however stared towards the rapidly approaching endless sea of white. It was familiar, but never comforting. He couldn't help the dread of realizing he knew nothing about what was on the other side of this simulation. What would he wake up to? Whatever it was, he could only hope it was better than last time.

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Man... It was Spy? You can't trust the cute ones...

"Oh, haha, you think I'm cute? I dunno about that one, bud." Spy rubs the back of his neck, a sheepish smile on his face. "Also, I'm a literal serial killer. You shouldn't have been trusting me in the first place. Not sure why I was chosen to run the game, to be honest, but still."

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Hajime, Putri, Hiyoko.. what the hell is happening?

“I-I don’t know! Don’t ask me!” Putri claimed, clearly uneasy and swinging her head from side to side. “W-Where’s my goddess? Where did she go!? Where are the others!?” She demanded.

“Hi, uh, yea, ‘m ‘ere too, dickhead!” Iyabo barks, trying not to stumble over her own two feet to get some distance between her and the others. She couldn’t comprehend the situation any better it seemed.

"We have to relax." Hajime chipped in. "We'll never come to a rational explanation if we panic. I'm sure the others are fine."

“Shut te fuck! Don’t tell me ta be calm! They just fuckin’ faded away right in front of us! Are ya mad!? Who would stay calm ‘bout this!?”

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My money's on Audi!

“Thank you for your... support-“ Aditi struggled to get out, while Pixel flailed angrily trying to fling her opponent off. Aditi clung to the robot adamantly, knowing that if her restraints were broken this would be more of a hassle. “I’m-“ She was interrupted when one of Pixel’s shoulder blade claws broke free, grabbing Aditi by the throat and tossing her against the wall. The wind was knocked out of her for a moment, but she landed on her feet like a feline. “... busy. I’m busy. Go find the others. Get them out.” She commanded, whipping a few droplets of blood off of her now visible wound on the side of her neck from Pixel’s claws.

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Did I stutter? You're cute. Question is, how did Monokuma convince you to work for him?

"...honestly? It was like I spawned with the role. He showed up the first night and just told me I had to do what he says or I die. Typical tyrant stuff." He sighs. "...I died once already. Not something I'd want to experience again."

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Trial time! Wooooo!

*Cupid Shuffle plays*

Shit! Wrong one! Hang on...

*Epic trial music plays*

There we go! TRIAL TIME!

"...is now really the time for that?" Ivy put a hand on her hip, her other hand grasping Vanessa's, who was, for all intents and purposes, completely unresponsive. "You do realize this trial will determine our fates, right? There are actual lives at stake here. Either we find who killed Maisie, or they watch as we die in their stead. The music won't help things, I'm afraid."

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Well, Leigh, if you’re trying to not act suspicious, that is definitely not how you do it.

"Oh, was I? I'm just.. nervous. Wouldn't anyone be in this situation?" They asked, giving a small anxious laugh.

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Well Salient, have you noticed anything missing from your lab recently?

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The static suddenly disappears, and it is replaced by a shot of the door to Salient’s lab. Footsteps could be vaguely heard through the door, before the door flies open, and out come Spy and Salient.

“Jeez, what were you doing last night? There was so much stuff on.” Spy chuckled. “I didn’t think you’d be that careless.”

Salient scoffed. “Was probably the sleep deprivation. I don’t exactly sleep well every night.”

“Hey! There you two nerds are!” Miu came barreling into the conversation with little to no tact. “Are you done fucking it out on your lab table? We’re kinda in the middle of an investigation, if you forgot.” She scoffed, crossing her arms.

Spy rolled his eyes, shoving his hands in his pockets. “I have a girlfriend. If I were to fuck anyone... and for the record, I have not and do not intend to for a while, it would be her.” He scoffs. “Also, we were cleaning up the lab cuz my friend Salie here apparently was too tired to do so last night.”

Salient poked Spy’s side, who flinched a bit. “Hey, I’m right here, you know.”

Miu rolled her eyes in turn, huffing at the pair. “That’s real romantic of ya, glasses. But, need I fucking remind you, there’s a dead chick in our hotel! Couldn’t cleaning your stupid lab have waited til after the trial? Our lives depend on finding clues!”

Spy crossed his arms. “Well, it looked like y’all didn’t need me, so I just decided to go find some other way to be useful. Unless you have another suggestion.” He looked down at the ground, gripping at his sleeves while still keeping his arms crossed. Salient awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck.

“Oh yeah, sure, “we didn’t need you!” Up yours, glasses. You’re fucking girlfriend ran off crying and you didn’t even try to help. I’d dump your ass if I were her!” Miu snarled at Spy, looking to take another shot at him when the televisions littering the area flicked on, causing Miu to squeal.

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Maybe we can try to explain that to Iyabo later, Ivy. For now, we need to figure out who killed Maisie so you all don't die.

Ivy stopped in her tracks, hand dropping down to her side. "...that's their job now. Not mine. My purpose was fulfilled long ago..." Glancing over her shoulder, she then continues on her way back to her room. When she gets to the door, she finds another tray of food on the floor next to it. Reaching down to pick it up, she then enters her room.

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Unfortunately, I think it's a requirement for everyone who is still alive to attend the trial. So yes, Ivy. You will have to wake Vanessa.

Ivy sighed. “...alright. I’ll do it now. I...shudder to think how she’ll feel about yesterday’s incident.” Glancing around Maisie’s hotel room, she soon makes her way out into the hallway. “...I just wish Iyabo could understand. Vanessa, she...never wanted to be that way. If only...if only I had found her first...all those years ago...” With a somber look, she began heading towards her room...feeling the wall along the way, gaze falling to the floor.

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Ivy, why's Vanessa still asleep? Is she okay?

“...yes, she’s fine.” Ivy sighs, clasping her hands behind her back. “I just...I had her enter sleep mode. After what happened between her and Iyabo, I...thought it was best to not give her the chance to relapse again.” She glances behind her, towards the hallway. “...although, I would probably need to go wake her for the trial.”

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How's Vanessa?

Vanessa is...still sprawled out on the couch in Ivy’s room, asleep. Strange, she would normally be awake by now. Perhaps some other factor is in play here...

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Um maybe someone should check on Spy and Salient, they went to Salient’s lab and now we keep getting an error message when we try talking to them.

Fay fumbled out of her bedroom finally, looking towards where the noise was. “Huh? Are they okay? What happened?” She asked, a serious look on her face.

Miu emerged right behind her, huffing and looking towards the labs. “They’re probably just fucking on one of his lab tables or some shit. I’ll go check it out. You can just... hang back, alright? I’ll come back for ya.” The inventor promised, earning a nod from Fay. She shot a glare behind the astrologist at the face approaching, but decided not to bother with an argument, turning on her heels and walking away.

Hajime was lucky to find Fay outside her room. He was gonna go check on her after Miu, but it seems whatever she did works. He cautiously approached, looking at her solemnly. "Hey, Fay.. are you doing okay?"

Fay jolted, not expecting to be approached as suddenly as she was left behind. “H-Hey, Hajime.. yeah, I’m...” She paused, shaking her head. No, she couldn’t say she was good. Not now. “I’m fine..” Her foggy eyes looked downward, arms slumping to her side, seemingly depressed. “Did you come to drag me back there...? I’m still the main suspect, aren’t I...?” She asked sadly, her brain convincing that this was the truth.

"No- No, of course not Fay. I wouldn't bring you back unless you wanted to go." He explained, it quickly upsetting him to know all this time she thought she was suspected. "You were the person closest to her. And after what I saw, I know for a fact you wouldn't do that."

“.... I looked stupid back there, didn’t I..? I didn’t listen and had a fool of myself, I.. touched the crime scene. I might’ve messed up details and.. I’m sorry.. I j-just...” Fay sighed shakily, biting her lip, as her shoulders shook. Tears began to well up in her eyes. Even if Miu had helped her get confident enough to leave, it took barely anything for it to be shaken. “I can’t believe she’s.. gone again...” She choked up. “I-I feel so alone...”

"Don't worry about it, okay? You were scared. Anyone would do the same if they were close as to her as you are." Gently, he grabbed one of her hands, giving a small squeeze. "I'm sorry, Fay. For getting your hopes up. But you're not alone. We're all here for you. And she's with you too." Carefully, he opened her palm, placing the necklace in her hand.

Fay wasn’t sure what to expect, but feeling the bulky necklace hit the palm of her hand only made more memories resurface. The astrologist pulled her hand back, looking down at the necklace despite not being able to see it. She sniffled, before practically flinging herself at Hajime for a hug, crying quietly into his chest. She couldn’t think of words to describe how it felt to only have a necklace to remember Maisie once again. It hurt like hell. How can she really be gone again? She didn’t want to lose anyone else, she couldn’t. She might fall apart at the seams.

Hajime was surprised at Fay flinging herself at him, but was quick to hug her in return. He'd be there until she didn't want him to anymore. "It'll be okay.. we're here for you." He comforted, gently combing his hand through her hair. "I'll figure out who did this. I promise."

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*pulls up onto island*

Pizzas here

“Sorry, mine now!”

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It's not important to the case then, eh? What did you notice? A lack of paint on the wall or something?

"Not important right now. We need more clues." Despite her words, she quickly glances at the wall again. "...although...I might need to take a look at that door lock."

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What's going on, Ivy? Notice something?

Ivy continues to swipe across the wall, tilting her head and mouthing something. After a few moments, she stops, shaking her head. "...it's irrelevant. I'll worry about it once the investigation's done."

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