Chapter 43: Ch 43- Futility

“Do you think you won against Junko in the previous killing game with your own powers?” asked Byakuya.

“O-Of course we do!” yelled Makoto.

“Yeah, you would. An ignorant, self centered brat like you would” said Byakuya.

“What?” gasped Makoto.

“Junko has been giving us hints. Hints about how we lost our school memories through the photos. She handed out motives and rewards for killing one another, we all played along, dozens of people died. The only reason we six survived is because Junko allowed us to go. We were powerless against her. She loved playing games on us. And games are fun when there are ways for both parties to win. She simply committed suicide because she doesn’t care about life. She lost because she didn’t want to win. We didn’t beat Junko, we did nothing!” yelled Byakuya.

“That’s wrong! We did plenty of things in our power to bring luck on our side. Sure, Junko's unwillingness to win might have contributed. But that doesn’t mean our effort was futile. Even now, if we just work together and rebel against Monokuma and the killing game together, we can achieve something that may seem just like a miracle!” yelled Makoto.

“Sure, then why don’t you three demonstrate that by breaking down the walls of these schools and fighting Monokuma? But if you get killed by the spear of Gungnir, remember in your last thought that I told you this would have happened” hissed Byakuya. 

Makoto opened up his mouth but shut it back and looked at the floor.

“It’s true. Through brute force we can’t beat Monokuma. But that’s why we need to use every ounce of opportunity and help we can get. We need to be calm, calculative and patient. And we definitely need to work with the Jabberwock Island and Gifted Juveniles students to achieve this. Following Monokuma’s killing game rules is just a cowardly easy way out.” said Kyoko.

“Byakuya, you’ve already lost because you’ve fallen to despair. Instead of improving yourself to a higher hope, you’ve chosen a path of cowardice and despair.” said Makoto while pointing his finger towards Byakuya. 

Byakuya could only snicker at the words and looked away. 

“Jeez, okay, okay. Now could you please shut up and let us eat?” asked Leon with irritation.

“Huh, come to think of it, I am kinda hungry” said Aoi.

“Then sit down with us and feast. It’s pointless to argue and rebel with an empty stomach” said Sakura.

“There were some changes to how we get food. I doubt you would like it” said Celestia with a smile.

Makoto, Kyoko and Aoi arrived in front of the foodboard that was pinned on the wall. After reading the instructions carefully, Kyoko placed her phone above the vegetable salad and later got her food. Following her example Makoto and Aoi got their food as well.

They all sat around the table and ate. Sayaka was the first one to finish her food and get off from her chair. She aimed to exit the dining hall but Makoto quickly jumped after her and grabbed her by her wrist.      

“Let me go! what do you think you’re-”     

“I want to take your phone” said Makoto, a bit nervous.

“Huh?” gasped Sayaka.

“You’re unreliable. Not only unreliable but I think at this rate, you’re going to try and kill all of us to get out” said Makoto with a frown.

“You don’t know that. Let me go!” yelled Sayaka and pulled her arm but Makoto did not let go.

“I’ll at least allow you to go on your own if you give us your phone. You should have a reward from Monokuma, right?” asked Makoto.

Sayaka looked at Makoto madly. Makoto gritted his teeth and frowned at Sayaka. Without hesitation she slapped Makoto on the cheek with her other hand. Surprised, Makoto let go of her in which Sayaka used the chance to escape and ran out of the dining hall.

Makoto attempted to run after her but stopped. Kyoko and Aoi went past him, rushed out of the dining hall but quickly came back in.

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“She is a fast runner” said Aoi. 

“I suppose my slow reaction is also at fault” said Kyoko.

“Even if you had captured Sayaka, I would fight with you on the behalf of her right” said Byakuya.

“Right? Come on, Makoto and Kyoko were just trying to prevent a murder right? Monokuma stopped pitting us against other killing game students, instead he is now returning to that murder mystery shit” said Mondo.

“Your point being?” asked Byakuya.

“I’m saying murderous bastards can’t go on free. They might have been a help in your shitty offensive tactics but that age is over” said Mondo.

“Heh, then we should tie you up as well” said Byakuya with a smirk.

“Hey, man, I know I acted like a real jerk but…” said Mondo, frustrated and became silent.

“He will not repeat the past! He changed and he isn’t currently going after excuses to wreck havoc upon this school and the students” said Kiyotaka boldly.

“Tch, sure. Act morally superior all you want. But people will step on one another to survive and to reach their goals. That’s how life goes. I was just defending Sayaka because I made a promise to her that she will keep her share, her reward for killing” said Byakuya.

“Y-yeah. M-Master totally didn’t fall for a s-snake like her. T-that’s impossible” said Toko with a stutter and visible fear on her face.

“Why do you care about promises, Byakuya? I thought you only cared about winning this killing game?” asked Aoi.

“Victory is important. But I don’t have to stoop so low as to lie and break promises to my followers to win. If Sayaka still dutily serves me, then she will have access to her reward. Of course, if she goes out of my words, harms me and my people in any way, I’ll have to deal with her” said Byakuya codly.  

“D-Deal with her?” gasped Chihiro with fear.

“She isn’t going to listen to you Byakuya. She will lie, manipulate, kill and do whatever it takes to get out of here. That’s why I think she should be monitored. I don’t want to make her a prisoner but if it means preventing her from becoming a killer then…” said Makoto and became quiet.

“Hmph, you’re so pathetic. She has riddled your head with doubts. You could have easily ran after her and pinned her to do the ground back there. I doubt you lacked the physical strength. You’re just a weakling who has no drive.” said Byakuya with a snobby tone.

“Oh yeah, and you’re the tough guy? Despite playing right into Monokuma’s hands?” asked Aoi.

“I have no trouble killing. Hell, even if this killing game wasn’t happening, I would kill those who were willing to stand in my way, becoming a hindrance to my success and legacy. And don’t try to act all innocent Aoi. We all remember how you tried to kill us all during the 4th class trial.” said Byakuya boldly.

“I..that…I already apologized for that.” said Aoi.

“I think an apology was honestly unneeded. Why apologize for being…yourself? You’re an emotionally driven strong individual. You were willing to kill yourself with us to do what you thought was right. I couldn’t predict that.” said Byakuya. 

“I-I did not know such a thing happened. Hina, why did you do that? I thought I made it clear in my will that I took my life because of Monokuma” said Sakura, surprised.

“M-Monokuma changed your will and made it seem like you killed yourself because of the torment we inflicted upon you” said Byakuya casually as he sipped his tea.

“That’s…unfortunate” said Sakura awkwardly. 

 

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