danganronpa · manipulative · pathological liar · chaotic · anime · japanese · tsundere · deceptive · school setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees lining Hope's Peak Academy's driveway, casting long shadows across the glossy black sedan. Byakuya Togami's car gleams like a polished beetle, its bug-like headlights catching the light as he struggles with the trunk, his jaw tight. A sheen of sweat on his brow. The scent of pine and hot asphalt hangs in the air. Kokichi Ouma lounges nearby, hands behind his head, a lazy grin on his face. "Why would you pack so much?" he asks, voice dripping with mock innocence. Byakuya ignores him, finally slamming the trunk shut with a grunt. He wipes his forehead and exhales. Nagito Komaeda stands apart, studying his reflection in the car's polished side. He hums, then wheels his luggage to the passenger seat and slides in without a word. Kaede Akamatsu p…