"There must be some mistake!", Sonia shouted. "I mean...if Chiaki is the traitor... What was all that time we spent with her!? Was that all a lie too"!?

"Miss Sonia..."!

"Chiaki is... She is being controlled by Monokuma. That is why...we should help her...".

"I-I'm not satisfied either...", Akane said. "I mean, if you were the traitor, there's no way you'd do somethin' so stupid when we found the bomb"!

"Now that you mention it...Chiaki immediately went to the card reader with her handbook", Fuyuhiko said

"She tested it out right away after being told it would only react to the traitor's handbook...", Kazuichi said

"That doesn't make any sense! A traitor would be more cautious than that!", Akane shouted

"Chiaki probably knew the bomb was a fake. That's why she also knew Nagito's trap was a bluff...", Hajime said

"Sh-She knew...? That is a mistake! That must be a mistake! Why are you saying such things!? Do you really want Chiaki to be the traitor!?", Sonia yelled

"Of course I don't..."!

"...I will not believe it! I refuse to believe Chiaki is the traitor! There is...just no way"!

"But...then nobody will be saved! And...Sonia shouldn't have been the only one who knew it was a fake... Monomi was also there when you found out the bomb at the military base wasn't real...", Hajime said

"I-Is that true...Miss Sonia"!?

"Chiaki heard about it from Monomi. That's why she knew the bomb was a fake".

"...Since I've been found out, I'll just confess", Chiaki said. "The reason I couldn't tell anyone I knew the bomb was a fake was because...if I had said that... I would've had to explain how I heard about it from Monomi...".

"I do not want to hear that! Enough already... Please do not say another word... I do not want this anymore... I am so very tired...of doubting people...".

"Sonia...".

"A-And...just because she knew the bomb was a fake...does not mean we should decide she is the traitor! There was someone other than me and Monomi who knew that bomb was fake! That someone is Monokuma! Monokuma said so earlier, correct? He knows everything about this island! Monokuma probably told Chiaki it was a fake beforehand"!

"You're right. Monokuma probably knew the bomb was a fake... But Monokuma shouldn't have told anyone either", Hajime said

"Th-That... Monokuma may have just been lying..."!

"...We already know that Monokuma wouldn't lie at times like this... You should know that too, Sonia...", you said.

"A-Are...you going to believe Monokuma over Chiaki!?", Sonia yelled.

"That's not it... What I mean is that we're doing this by believing Chiaki. She's saying that she wants us to protect us with her life no matter the cost... So the only thing that we can do...is believe her. And if we don't...nobody's gonna be saved", Hiro said

"...Dammit", Akane muttered

"Hey, can you listen to me a little? There's nothing to be sad about, you know. Cuz...this is different from what happened before. Unlike before, you guys don't have t stay alive by doubting someone... You guys can stay alive by believing in me", Chiaki said

"Are you telling us to believe in you...and sacrifice you? That is just too cruel...", Sonia said

"...I'm sorry".

"Ch-Chiaki..."!

"Monomi...I'm sorry, too. You're probably gonna get scolded by a lot of different people for this... But still, I want to protect everyone by any means. And...I'm happy that I'm able to do that".

"...It's not up to me to decide whether that's right or wrong", Monomi said. "However, I believe it's truly amazing that you are able to think like that. We could even call this...a miracle. Wouldn't you say, Y/n and Yasuhiro"?

"Yes...This is a miracle indeed", you said with a slight smile.

"I also agree with that", Hiro said

"Hey, what've you four been talking about? Everyone's jaws are dropping, you know!", Monokuma said

"...I know. It's voting time, right"?

"H-Hey...Chiaki...", Hajime said

"You don't have to worry. Believe in me...and cast your vote".

"God...damn it...!", Fuyuhiko muttered

"Why...did it end up like this...!?", Kazuichi yelled

After letting out their anger and sadness, everyone then pulled the lever...and voted for Chiaki... And after voting...

"Man, I'm pooped. Let's go ahead and announce the results. The traitor from the Future Foundation, and Nagito Komaeda's killer is...Chiaki Nanami"!

After Monokuma had announced that, the collared chains around you neck and Hiro's, quickly disappeared...

"Are you serious? That was correct...!?", Kazuichi said

"The fact that Chiaki was a traitor... The fact that Nagito's crime depended entirely on his luck...", Fuyuhiko said

"Everything...was true...?", Sonia said

"Plus...that means that bastard managed to pull it off...!", Akane shouted

"...Congratulations everyone", Chiaki said with a small smile on her face

"Stupid...we're not celebratin' at all..."!

"Chiaki...let me ask you one more time...! Are you really part of the Future Foundation...?", Fuyuhiko asked. "An agent of the organization that brought us to this island... Is that...really your true identity"?

"...I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys".

"Tch..."!

"I-I cannot believe it... Even though I do not want to believe it... There is no choice but to believe, right?", Sonia said

"...I'm sorry. It would've been better if I could've said it sooner...but I couldn't say it no matter what. Cuz...I can't betray the Future Foundation...".

"...Can't betray?", Hajime repeated

"Even if you want to fly, you can't, right? Even if you want to swim where you please, you can't right? It's the same for me... Due to the nature of my existence, I will never be able to betray the Future Foundation...".

"What the heck... But in the end, you did something similar... What you did...is no different than sharing your secret yourself".

"Haha, you're right".

"N-Now's not the time to be laughin'...", Akane said

"...But strangely enough, I don't have any regrets. In fact...I'm somewhat happy. I was able to think I wanted to protect everyone. That's why...I feel proud of my actions".

"You're still saying things I don't get but...if we ask you anything you're just not gonna answer, right? Just like Y/n and Hiro", Kazuichi asked. "Like, if we ask why you were in the Future Foundation and stuff...".

"...I'm sorry".

"E-Even if you were a traitor... You...never betrayed us. Chiaki...you will always be our friend. Even now... We don't blame you for this! That's why you don't need to apologize!", Sonia said

"So the traitor was revealed...and Chiaki lost... In the end, it all went according to Nagito's plan, huh...", Kazuichi said

"A-About that...", Fuyuhiko started. "Was that really...Nagito's goal? Is it really okay to say he was trying to find the killer and eliminate them? If so...isn't it strange"?

"...Strange"?

"I mean...we nearly lost, right? And if Chiaki hadn't said anything, we definitely would've lost".

"Puhuhu...you've raised a good point. That's exactly it... Even though Nagito said he would weed out the traitor, he never said he would kill the traitor".

"...Huh"?

"Congratulatioooooooons! You successfully stopped Nagito's plan! I mean, Nagito's plan was to revel the traitor...and kill everyone else besides the traitor"!

"K-Kill everyone else besides the traitor"!?

"That...was Nagito's goal?", Akane said

"Wh-Why would he do something like that...!?", Kazuichi asked. "Of all the... To form a plan that only the traitor would survive... Is that bastard really that twisted"!?

"...It's okay", Chiaki said

"O-Okay...what?", Hajime said

"I mean...it's not just Nagito's fault. If the circumstances had been different...he probably wouldn't have taken things so far".

"...Chiaki... You really are a kindhearted person", Monomi said

"...Huh? You think so"?

"Jeez...I wonder where you got your personality from"?

"Maybe our dad and our big brother...don't you think"?

"Hey, don't go talking about your family all of a sudden! That's totally ripping off Teruteru"!

"Then I...I cannot lose to Chiaki!", Monomi yelled. "Just like Chiaki and everyone else... Even if I know it's a fight I cannot win... I must try to retaliate! I-I won't give up...! Even if I have no chance of winning...I...I"!

"...It's okay, Monomi", Chiaki said

"...Huh"?

"It's not about giving up, you know... Let's believe in them... Let's believe in everyone...and leave the rest to them...".

"B-But..."!

"...Right"?

"..."

"Dammit...what the hell is goin' on...!?", Akane said

"I-I do not know for certain, but the only thing I can say is...Monokuma is an enemy of the Future Foundation", Sonia said

And in that moment, Hiro was about to say something, but...you stopped him from saying anything...

"H-Huh? Y/n? Shouldn't we at least tell them that Monokuma isn't from Future Foundation...?", Hiro whispered

You shook your head no. "...I've realized that...no matter how many times we try to get them to gain our trust about the Future Foundation, we always end up coming back to square one... I think it would be best to...wait for Makoto and the others. At this point, we've done everything that we can... All we can do now is put our faith in them...".

"I...I see. I guess that's the most reasonable option for now...since we can't tell them anything. Damn it... If it wasn't for this stupid school regulation, we could've told everyone everything sooner... I can't help but feel...useless".

"Yeah... I know how you feel...".

"Okay, that's it! I know you all have a whole lot of questions but let's just leave that talk for later!", Monokuma said. "Because...because because because because... Because the punishment time's gonna start"!

"...Ugh! H-Hold on! Just a little more...just a little more time...", Hajime said

"To wait or not to wait...that is the question. But which will cause more despair? That's the REAL question... If you think about it, you'd know, right? There's no way I'd wait"!

"B-But...I haven't..."!

"I'm sorry, Hajime. Regardless...there's nothing else I can say. I'm not allowed to say anything more than I already have", Chiaki said

"N-Not that, I...".

"Now then, I have prepared a special punishment for Chiaki Nanami, the Ultimate Gamer! ...Ah, for Monomi too"!

"...Huh? Why...even Monomi?", you asked

"It's just a two-for-one special... I could've killed that thing any time I wanted since she's not a student. And also...I don't need anybody that will defy me any more. Ah, also....I remember now... I'm an only child"!

"Wh-What is that!?", Sonia said

"It's okay...", Monomi said. "Even if I'm here, I'd just be a burden anyway... And not just that... I've decided to believe in everyone"!

"Monomi...".

"You guys, I'm sorry about so many things... I'm sorry...for lying to you. I'm sorry...I couldn't protect you to the very end...".

"Chiaki...". You then walked over to Chiaki and hugged her... "Even though I'm not really a touchy feely person...,this felt like...something I needed to do. You know... You really do remind me of an old friend of mine...".

"That would be my father, right"?

"Yeah...it is", you said all teary eyed

"Just one last time... Let me say something that makes me sound like a teacher", Monomi said. "There's no need to be a hero. You don't have to force yourself just to make people acknowledge you. When you do that, you end up blaming yourself, blaming other people...and feeling jealous of everyone. But still...it doesn't have to be like that. Even if people don't acknowledge you, you just have to be someone that you can be proud of! Cuz...you yourself are your biggest supporter! If you can learn to love yourself... That love will continue to support you for the rest of your life. Love...love...".

"Monomi...that's very helpful... Thank you", Hiro said with tears in his eyes

"Bye everyone...", Chiaki said "It's okay... A shining future will always be waiting for you. It's true...it's absolutely true... Cuz...I know. As for you guys, Y/n and Hiro, try not to strain yourselves anymore than you've already have... Cuz now, you have more people you can rely on...".

"Bye-Bye! Please don't forget about your teacher".

"Then let's proceed with high spirits! This is the very last...Punishment Tiiiiiiiiime"!

"Good gracious, that was such a big surprise!", Monokuma said. "As for Chiaki, she regularly took an the role of pointman during the class trials, as did Nagito too... And not only was she the traitor, she was Nagito's killer too! Oh well, don't worry about it! There won't be any more situations where you'll need to rely on them"!

"Wait, does that mean...?", Kazuichi said

"Now that the annoying rabbit is gone as well, and these two good for nothing Future Foundation members still can't say anything... All of the obstacles that have been keeping us stuck on this island are completely gone"!

"A-Are you serious!? We can really leave this island"!?

"Yuuuuuuuuuup! Congratulations! With this, I shall announce the end of the killing school trip! For you seven who've survived up until now, I shall give you the right to graduate! ...Thank you for all your hard work"!

"...Are...are you really okay with that?", Hajime said

"...Hm? What do you mean"?

"If you were acting like your usual self, you would be setting things up so another killing happens right away".

"Y-You're right...", Fuyuhiko said

"Stop it! What are you saying!? What if Mr. Monokuma changes his mind!?", Kazuichi yelled

"Also...you said 'you seven' like you were emphasizing that part... Does the number of people matter more than the remaining time? That's why...you're saying it's the end already even though there are still two days left, right"?

"It matters...that there are seven people left?", Sonia said

"But...why would that be important?", you said

"Huh? Whaddya mean?", Akane asked

"I mean, it's like what I told you guys when I first arrived here. I said that, counting me and Hiro, there were seven survivors. And back then, he didn't seem to care about the number of people left... So, tell me this... Why does it matter how many people there are, huh"?

"..."

"Don't stay quiet...say something!", Hajime yelled. "What's your actual purpose...? You're our enemy and an enemy of the Future Foundation, so what's your true identity"!?

"Wait a damn minute- I know you may consider Future Foundation as your enemy right now. And I don't give a fuck about that. But don't you dare put Monokuma in the same category as us. Now that, that's just disrespectful"!

"I thought we weren't gonna say anything about Monokuma not being apart of Future Foundation...", Hiro said with a sweat drop

"Oh, right... Forgot about that".

"If the Future Foundation is the World Ender... Then I will end the new world that the Future Foundation has created...".

"...Huh"?

"Well, you'll just have to look forward to the rest after the countdown ends! The timer...has almost reached zero. If it reaches zero, everything will end. The Future Foundation's lame plan...will be nothing but toilet bubbles... And when that times comes, you'll know everything. You'll see all of your questions answered in one go. And then, you guys will find out for yourselves just how messed up this new world is".

"...I wouldn't look to forward with that, Monokuma. After all, no matter how many times we've stopped you, everything that you've done in the past have always resulted in toilet bubbles", Hiro said while crossing his arms.

"Ngh! You guys were just depressed just a second ago, and now you two are sassing me! Even worse than Monomi! What's with you two"?

"It's 'cause you're getting on our FUCKING NERVES!", you yelled

"...But a new world? Don't go saying new shit all of a sudden...!", Fuyuhiko said

"Well, just think of the remaining two days until the countdown reaches zero as a 'bonus'. While you're at it, you should enjoy your life on this tropical island to the fullest. Cuz once you leave this island... Your hopeless lives back home will be waiting for you! Ahhhhhhhh-hahahahahahahaha"!

Monokuma's boisterous laughter carried on for what felt like forever. Everyone's question's, worries, and sadness were simply ignored... The laughter just kept going...forever. As for what everyone else did afterwards, was different. No one said a word on the way back. It was like...no one had the energy to ask questions or even talk to each other. Once back on the island, everyone then went their sperate ways and went back to their cottages. Meanwhile, you and Hiro walked backed together. While walking back, Hiro seemed to be more quiet that usual and that was a little strange to you. Knowing everything that just happened in the class trial, you thought that was the reason for him for being so quiet. After thinking about that for a little bit, the both of you had reached your cottage. After telling Hiro goodnight, out of nowhere, he quickly hugged you from behind an rested his head on your shoulder...

"H-Huh? Hiro, you okay? Are you feeling alright?", you said as you felt his forehead

"...Yeah, I'm fine. It's just that... Do you think I can...sleep in your cottage tonight"?

"Hm..."?

"I-I mean if your not comfortable with it, then that's fine! But...I'm feeling...really nervous right now... Even though I felt pretty fine at the end of the trial, I couldn't help but overthink things that might happen in the future. And I guess I kinda just scared myself... So really...what I'm trying to say is that...can you stay with me tonight? I just...really want your company... Is that okay"?

"Of course", you said with a smile

After that, Hiro had held your hand as you walked into your cottage. Just by holding his hand, you could tell he wasn't lying about being scared. His hands were shaking a little bit. After getting into bed, Hiro wrapped his arms around you and rested his head on your chest...

"Thanks, Y/n... I feel...much better now", he said as he was drifting off to sleep

"You're welcome...", you said while playing with his hair