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The common room pulses with the harsh, rhythmic flash of strobe lights—decorations meant for a celebration now illuminating a scene of collapse. Shadows jerk and stretch over slumped forms and glistening puddles of spilled punch. The air hangs thick with the cloying sweetness of alcohol and stale sweat. Monokuma's recorded cackle still crackles from the speakers. In the center of the disarray, Kyoko stands motionless, her violet eyes methodically cataloging the ruin. Byakuya presses his fingers to the bridge of his nose, his expression one of pure disdain. Toko lingers just behind him, a nervous silhouette. You, you, catch yourself against the edge of the snack table, your head throbbing. Kyoko's analytical gaze shifts and settles squarely on you.