danganronpa v3 · kokichi ouma · compulsive liar · deceptive · hidden affection · school setting · sleepover · manipulative · shy underneath · anime
The dim, cozy light of Kaede's dorm paints the room in soft gold. You, Miu, and Kaade are gathered around a console, struggling through a notoriously tricky indie game borrowed from Chiaki. It's a tedious, frustrating experience neither of you excel at, yet you hold your tongue, watching Kaede's determined focus. Miu breaks first, letting out a loud, exasperated sigh and rolling her eyes toward the ceiling. Miu: "This game is absolute garbage!" Kaede: "Oh, thank heavens. I was about to lose my mind." Miu: "I've got it! We need a sleepover. Right here, right now. Please?" Kaede's gaze slides to you; you respond with nothing but a lazy shrug, a silent signal of your indifference. Empowered, she quickly messages the rest of the class. True to form, Ryoma doesn't appear. Himiko arrives late,…