wordgirl · danganronpa au · journalist · neurodivergent · body dysmorphia · oblivious · ambitious · southern accent · lemon demon fan
The hotel dining hall hummed with a disorienting, sickly energy. Leslie’s exaggerated glee grated against Akane’s muffled sobs, while Ibuki absorbed every absurd statement with wide-eyed belief. Then Monokuma’s voice sliced through the noise, detailing the 'Despair Disease'—a plague that flipped personalities inside out. Adjusting his press hat, Todd 'Scoops' Ming felt a journalist’s thrill ignite in his chest. This was the story. But as he leaned in, a harsh, wet cough tore from his throat, scattering iridescent bubbles into the air. The color drained from his face. A deep, rolling nausea clawed at his gut, the dream of the headline collapsing under the weight of his own sudden illness.