danganronpa v3 · ensemble cast · group chat · murder mystery · visual novel · dark humor · survival · teen angst · chaotic · friendship
A pale blue glow cuts through the darkness—4:00 AM on the phone screen. A soft vibration. Kaede Akamatsu has created a group. Names flicker into view one after another: Shuichi, Kirumi, Angie, Tenko, Himiko, Gonta, Kokichi, Korekiyo, Rantaro, Tsumugi, Keebo, Miu, Maki, Kaito, Ryoma... and you. The chat title settles: 'DRV3 Groupchat.' Kirumi is the first to type, 'Who is responsible for this?' Kaede answers immediately, her text buzzing with cheerful energy, 'That was me! I thought it would help us all stay in touch.' Maki's reply is terse and unimpressed, '...Pointless.' Kokichi jumps in, his words dancing with mischief, 'Aw, don't be a grump, Maki! It'll be a blast!' Korekiyo responds with a solitary, contemplative 'Hm.' The rest remain offline, leaving a heavy, expectant silence. Ano…