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[This wasn't the first time that she's been through a Wonderland dream event. Sayaka still wasn't even sure how she got here, or where she was at. While she didn't know for sure whose dreamscape this was, she did have some suspicions based on the surroundings around her. The blaring noise of the motorcycles in the background gave her a huge clue, but she wanted to get a better look of the place. While she was walking around, a video store catches her eye and she decides to check it out. However, she didn't expect to walk into a indoor swimming pool. She couldn't quite place it, but this swimming pool almost felt familiar to her. As she was in the middle of exploring, she could hear the sounds of some very familiar voices carrying a conversation.

She carefully walks over to the nearby door and peers into the glass to find Oowada and .... Fujisaki?

That was a shock. She didn't recall them ever carrying a conversation with each other. Then again, she was surprised to learn that he and Ishimaru were close, so a lot definitely happened after she died.

Sayaka wasn't one to pry into someone's private life, but she couldn't let go of this terrible feeling that was stirring inside of her. Something was telling her not to look away. Using the door to hide her body, she sneakily opens the door slightly wider so she can listen in on the conversation.]

[ The air hanging within the space is heavy. None of the two seem to notice the slightly opening door, let alone Maizono's presence.

Silence spans for a couple of seconds, letting the whirring noise of the air conditioner to take over, until Mondo finally breaks it. "But... why're you tellin' me this now? It's the secret you've been tryin' to hide, right?" His voice doesn't hide the state of bewilderment he's in. Even as his face gradually pales, his eyes won't seem to leave Fujisaki.

"I want to change." Meanwhile, Fujisaki has his fists up just below his shoulders, seemingly determined to prove a point. Unlike his usual timid self, he's articulating firmly, as though he's found some resolution. "I need to destroy the weak me who's always hiding behind lies."

Mondo's frame visibly tenses up in response.

"You're so strong, Oowada-kun, I'm sure it's nothing for you." Fujisaki continue speaking, his eyes sparkling with hope and admiration. "Even if Monokuma exposes any of your secretsー"

"ーYou're sayin' I gotta tell ya?" Mondo cuts in before Fujisaki can finish. The initial confusion has gradually morphed into an agitation. "If I'm really strong, I gotta tell ya my secret?" Subsequently anger. Every word he voices out has drops of venom to it, threatening. "Callin' me strong and shit... yer just bein' sarcastic, aren'tcha?"

The light dims from Fujisaki's face hearing that. One solid blow was all it took to put off the fire on his tenacity candle. "I-It's not sarcasm... because you're a really strong person, Oowada-kun..."

It's too late. None of those words get through. "The hell do you want me to do? Should I expose my own secret and ruin everything?"

"What's... wrong...?"

"Why did you tell me? You doin' this on purpose?"

"I just... look up to you... I look up to the strong Oowada-kun..."

A step. "You're right. I'm strong." And another. Strong, strong, strong, strong. "Stronger than you! Stronger than anyone!" No one knows when he did it ー not even Mondo himself, but he's now equipped with a dumbbell, swinging it. "Stronger than Aniki!!"]

[Even if she wasn't in the same room, she could feel the tension in the air growing heavier as the conversation progresses. The word 'secret' catches her attention and she has so many questions. What could they be talking about? She was also surprised that Fujisaki was apparently that close with Oowada that she could share her secret with with him.

Come to think of it, what were they doing together in the same locker room? Even if this was a mindspace, shouldn't they be in separate locker rooms?

Sayaka lets that thought go as another scary statement crosses her mind. "Even if Monokuma exposes any of your secretsー". Oh no. No. No. No. As much as she hated this, it would make sense for Monokuma to give them another motive to tempt them into killing each other. Just like how she was enticed into attempting murder.

The longer she watches, she notices how shaken up Oowada looks. Why was he so terrified by what Fujisaki had to say? From her point of view, she wasn't saying anything wrong or something that would cause him to be so rattled up.

A loud, shocked gasp escapes from her mouth as she watches him lift up the dumbbell. Oh god. Was he really going to swing it at Fujisaki?! What is he thinking?! Her heart was pounding like crazy and she could feel all the color draining from her face. At this point, she didn't even care if this was some sort of dream, or if she would get looked down upon for eavesdropping.

She couldn't take it no longer; she had to save Fujisaki. Sayaka forcefully kicks the door open and practically bolts into the room. Pure adrenaline rushses throughout her body as she lets out a blood curling scream that was filled with terror.]

Oowada-kun! Stop it!!!

[ It was all too late. Everything just moved too fast, everything. If only... they had more time.

Mondo's body moves to action without visible hesitation. His loud yelling bounces off the walls, overpowering Maizono's attempt to stop it.

Blood splatters, seeping through the carpet and its surroundings. Drip, drip, drip it goes from the iron plate to the floor. The small frame of Fujisaki lays there, as if he's just sleeping, as if the red oozing out of his crown is what's out of place.

The inevitable has happened. This was the cruel fate of Fujisaki.

Thistle irises that lost their light gradually have it back, immediately jittering in disbelief. ]

...Fuji... saki...?

[ Like he's a completely different Mondo Oowada from a moment ago, the look in the teen's face tells all: terror, bewilderment, panic. His breathing ragged, and one loud gasp escapes him when his eyes finally reach the weight in his hand. Every single information his senses are receiving links in one snap. ]

What... did I...

[ Feeling another presence on his side, his head snaps to check, andー

his hips give way. Petrified, he can't move a finger at what he's seeing. ]

Maizono...!

[No matter how fast she tried to run and stop him, she was far too late.

As soon as she steps into the room, she witnesses the grisly scene that had just taken place. Mondo Oowada killed Chihiro Fujisaki. She didn't want to believe it, she did not want to accept that someone else from her class would kill another.

Sayaka lets out a loud gasp at the sight of the blood splatters in the room. Any color she had on her face disappeared and she's completely pale as a sheet. If only she had been faster or louder, maybe she could have prevented this from happening. She should have tried harder to stop this.

Seeing Fujisaki's dead body causes her to cover her mouth with her hand, she was beginning to feel sick to her stomach.

The shock was too much for her, she couldn't believe this was happening. She was at a complete loss for words. Slowly, she turns her head to Oowada, her face plagued with terror.]

W-Why...?

[That was the only thing she could say. It was hypocritical for her to ask, considering the murder she had planned on committing. But she had to know. What happened?

The expression on his face was far different from his rage from earlier. She wasn't for sure, but he looked like he was seriously regretting what he did.]

[ The booming sound of the iron plate hitting the flooring deafens him for a moment, but he didn't need to hear to be able to tell what Maizono was saying. The look in her face tells everything. Why? Why did you do that?

Why, indeed? He looks at his trembling hands, then at Maizono, at Fujisaki, at the spilled blood. This isn't how it's supposed to be. He did it again. Again, he killed someone. He fucked up, majorly. He didn't grow up. He was still the same weak piece of shit.

His voice shakes. ]

T-That's... my question...

[ Why did he do that? Why is Maizono here? Why, why, why?

But like a video on a pause, everything suddenly comes to a halt. There's no sound, not even white noise. Absolute silence. Absolute stop. The blood stops dripping from the iron plate. Mondo's body doesn't shake any longer. ]

[She wasn't suppossed to be here. If this was what happened in the real world, then she was dead long before this incident took place. It was perfectly understandable why he would want to know. It still didn't make sense in her mind either and she still wasn't sure how she ended up in Oowada's mind to begin with.

Her paranoia had kicked in and she was terrified. Sayaka's own legs were trembling but she was on the verge of bolting out of that room. She just witnessed a murder and it was possible that if she made one wrong move, she could be next. If he could kill someone as innocent as Fujisaki, there's no telling what he could do to her.

Suddenly, it felt like everything came to a hault. The sound of the dripping blood ceased and Sayaka could no longer see Oowada shaking in fear. Considering what just happened, this was strange. It felt like time was standing still and it was as if he was frozen.]

O-Oowada-kun? Wha... what's going on?

[Her mind was telling her to get out of here but for some strange reason, she was slowly beginning to approach him, wanting to get a better look at his expression.

Why did everything suddenly stop? She couldn't hear any single trace of sound.]

Mai...zono.

[ Surprise.

From behind.

Hi, have another Mondo to deal with. ]

...Goddammit.

[ Whoever comes up with all these events is such a sick bastard. What the fuck do they want from him? From all of them? Just when he thought he was free from his own memories... he's brought here yet again. How many times does he need to look at all the craps he's done for them to be satisfied? Until he shakes and cries out? Fuck if he's gonna do something like that! What's worse, Maizono's seen it, and he's not even sure what to feel about that. They had the worst 'first' encounter in this world, and now this. More reasons not to trust her, he guesses. ]

[What

If Sayaka wasn't so concerned with everything that's going on, her brain would have probably shut down right then and there. WELL, she can't deny that she's still confused???]

Another Oowada-kun?!

[Sorry Oowada. Give her a minute to let the sight of you catch up with her brain. Not only was she puzzled, she didn't know what to say to him and a part of her was scared. If this was really what happened, she wasn't going to judge him and she had no reason to. After all, it's not like she was innocent and if anything, she had a feeling that he didn't intend to kill Fujisaki.

But first, she had to confirm something. If he was willing to talk to her.]

D-Did that really happen? D-Did that take place after I...

[She pauses, feeling scared to say the words after I died.]

Did you really kill Fujisaki-san?

[ Out of all people, it's got to be her. Hah, fuckin' great.

He's sorta figured out that what this is all about, and god. Honestly he thought he could care less, but someone he's wary of knowing something she's not supposed to know? 'Course it's gonna bother him like hell. Her round eyes are questioning him and he can see it there: confusion and fear. Fear or what, he's not sure, but if she's scared of him, that works in his favour. ]

Yeah, so? What's it to you?

[ He's trying, so hard to play it cool. Not easy when you have the murder you've caused with your bare hand displayed before you like this. The guilt hasn't left him ever since. In fact it has been doing nothing but growing bigger and bigger within him. Having to see it all over again just really... helps. It really fucking helps. ]

[Sayaka didn't think anything could top how awful their last meeting went.

Well, she just got proven wrong. She was tempted to ask if there was anything worst than seeing a memory of your classmate murdering another classmate, but she absolutely did not want to test her luck on that.]

... Nothing. I was just curious.

[Things just went awkward even more faster. She's trying so hard to remain calm herself, but it's judging from how pale her face was, she was obviously not okay. Like Oowada, she had so much guilt built up from her own attempt at murder and she couldn't begin to imagine how he was feeling.]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stumble upon this. I'm also really sorry that you had to witness this again.

[ This is only their second encounter in Wonderland and it's already becoming worse than before. Not that Mondo has any inclination in making this situation better. It's best that they don't get too well-acquainted. He doesn't feel like he can trust her yet. Or ever. ]

Tch. 's not like you're tryinna sniff out the past or shit like that, right?

[ 'You better not', his glare at her seem to be conveying. ]

[If she wasn't so distraught by everything, she probably would have sighed at him right there. She could feel his intense glare on her and she can't even properly look him in the eye. As much as she wanted to trust him because of Ishimaru, she didn't think it would be possible. After witnessing him killing Fujisaki, along with the his knowledge of her true nature, it didn't look like they would be forming an alliance like ever.]

No, I'm not interested in that.

[There's a long, looong pause before Sayaka speaks up. It hurt her to say these words but she had to say something, anything.]

I don't understand why but you know as well as I do that I have no right to question you.

Then you've got no reason to say sorry.

[ He absolutely despises these kind of empty apologies. There's nothing but self-fulfillment behind it, not an actual expression of regret. Even so, when it seems like she's about to say something, he waits. He does want to know what she has to say, it's better than getting bad surprises after all.

...And that's what she has to say? He scoffs. Ridiculous. ]

You're goddamn right you don't.

[ Ever since he's been here in Wonderland ー or rather, since the Hope's Peak, all the values he held on so strongly over the years got easily turned over and pointed at his way, questioned. It's as if he's supposed to doubt them. But doubting... might be for the best in this case, because as it stands, none of the girls he's met here have been trustworthy, including Maizono. While he still can't think of hurting her or any of the females, if what's important to him is at stake, he's pretty sure he won't hold back. ]

I owe you no explanations.

[ He turns his back, opening the door to the pool. There's a risk in showing your back to a potential 'enemy', sure, but he's not gonna stay there any longer, not alone, not with Maizono. Moreover, he's completely alert, his reflexes will be faster than any kind of action she's gonna take on him, if she even has any reasons to do it. ]

If you're gonna stay there, I won't stop you.

[She's trying her best to keep her cool but if Mondo paid close attention, he might be able to catch her narrowing her eyes at him.

This time she felt a different emotion from usual around him. Agitation. She was almost beginning to forget all the worries and concerns that's been on her mind.

Likewise, she owed him zero explanations so she doesn't say anything in in response and instead, turns her head away. She felt stupid for thinking that maybe he might understood what she was going through. She felt even dumber for thinking for a split second that maybe they could get along like classmates.

What a naive person she was. For once in her life, Sayaka Maizono actually scoffs.]

I don't exactly want to stay here.

[She's getting ready to turn her heel and storm off, the only thing that was keeping her from doing so was the fact that she had no idea how to navigate through this place. There was going to be one last attempt at trying to talk civilly to Oowada in hopes of trying to work together in order to leave this dreadful place. As if she wanted to linger around here any longer.

But she was more than willing to not ask him for directions, maybe she was better off just leaving on her own.]

Do you know the way to get out of here?

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[ He heard that tone, and he's glad for it ー they're finally at the same page now.

Hah, hypocrites. Acting like they're real nice and gentle to you and you say one thing, and they turn their backs on you. He's used to it, and he doesn't really give a shit. That's what humans are all about. They only care for people who fulfill their expectations. Let's get real, he's the same. ]

Who knows.

[ Despite everything, he doesn't actually want her ー or anyone, really, to be witnessing that. So he's just gonna walk out from there and she's free to follow him or not. If she does follow him out of there, she'll find herself out in the night alleys again with him. Mondo will be walking ahead, not slowing down for her. ]

[She knew full well that she came across as a hyopcrite to him and as much as it hurt her, she was starting to give up on him. Considering that he stormed off on her last time she was attempting to explain things to him, she was at her limit with dealing with him.

It pained her to admit this, but she knew that she was not going to be accepted by her classmates for her actions. Oowada was the perfect example of that. Ishimaru just happened to be the exception with his kind heart. It made her wonder, would it be truly possible for someone like her to change? Speaking to Ishimaru made her relieve some of her worries about how he viewed her.

Actually, now that she was thinking about it...

What was bothering Ishimaru? She's never seen him that down before. Weirdly enough, his behavior seemed to have changed right after Oowada appeared. Like in her case. But that wouldn't make sense because they were 'brothers'.

A part of her wants to walk the opposite direction, because she's pretty convinced that he doesn't have much of an idea of where the exit is. As much as she didn't want to follow him, she drops her pride and quickly follows after him, keeping up with his speed. She didn't go through all that idol training for nothing, Mondo.]

[ Out there, it's dark, quiet, but also a little nostalgic. He's... never been here before, but it somehow feels like he has. And he's not speaking about recently, because obviously he's been here just recently, but sometime a long, long time ago back in the 'real' world.

The steps behind are loud enough for him to hear, what with it being only the two of them out there. Ugh, this situation is dampening his mood. Why's he stuck here with someone he wishes will never be here the most? It'll be a huge stretch to say that he hates her, but he definitely doesn't like her. Judgments and all aside, all the situations he's been in really open his eyes that people are more than what they seem in the surface. There's only one person he knows that has nothing to hide, always honest and straightforward and that'sー ]

...

[ God. What was he about to ask her? A split second is all it takes for a thought to cross his mind: the high possibility of Ishimaru and Maizono knowing each other, and of them being friends. That's the kind of guy Ishimaru is, befriending everybody, and willing to look past their mistakes. And that's what Mondo's afraid of. He didn't even know how to confirm that with her, and now that he's putting some distance with Ishimaru, it's hard to suddenly bring it up. He doesn't want him to be anywhere near someone who's potentially dangerous, he's got a bright future to come back to! But how does he stop that?

With all the thoughts in mind, Mondo hasn't been paying much attention to where his feet are taking him. The aimless wandering eventually meets a dead end, where a store with colourful neon sign outside that says "Adult's Social Place" is located. It's so evidently suspicious, but from experience, these kind of places are exactly where he gets most of his answers from. ]

You don't gotta follow if you don't wanna.

[ His hesitation last for a second at most, and he's already stepping ahead, pushing the door open. ]

[Although she's heard the story from Ishimaru, it was still hard to believe that a delinquent like Mondo and someone as uptight as Ishimaru could be friends, let alone have that 'brotherly' bond that they managed to form. Out of anyone from their class, those two should have been the least likely to become friends.

It just goes to show that the human heart works in many mysterious ways. If a bike gang leader and a public morals member could be close, then anyone should be able to become friends.

As uncomfortable as she was about attempting to get along with him (She was also certain that he would never want to cooperate with her.), there was still a part of her that wanted to try. Not for some self fulfillment or anything like that. But it was simply for Ishimaru's sake. Clearly there was something going on with him and she could not figure out the reasoning. The last thing she wanted to do was provide him with even more stress if he happened to witness the awkward tension between them.

Sayaka lets out a sigh. Like Mondo, she was tempted to ask him about Ishimaru; she was curious if maybe he knew what was on the hall monitor's mind. She figured that Oowada would be the first person that would have an idea. However, she decided against it. Ishimaru didn't tell her, so he must have not wanted to share. It was best that she didn't go around snooping in his buisness.

She was completely lost in her own thoughts that she's delayed in her response to Mondo when he speaks up. When she finally snaps out of her dazed behavior, she looks up and immediately flinches at what stood in front of them. "Adult's Social Place" This was without a doubt, one of the most shadiest places she's seen ever since arriving to Wonderland and she had a terrible feeling of what was inside.]

I... It's fine. The best thing to do is to explore this whole place so we can figure out a way out of here.

[Even if it means going into an "Adult's Social Place". She still couldn't get over how weird that place sounded. With reluctance, she nervously follows Mondo into the establishment, with growing worries.]

[ Whatever worries the two teens had would probably have melted by now, as the moment they stepped in, there was nothing sketchy about the place. In fact, it probably confuses them more than anything else, as instead they find a neighbourhood, somewhere in Japan. ]

ー!

[ It's a very, very familiar place for Mondo ー maybe not so much for Maizono, but hers (probably?) shouldn't differ too much. The lush green trees and bushes peeking from the stone walls of every house, occasionally adorned with colourful flowers. The neighbourhood itself seems to be pretty peaceful and quiet.

An old man then passes by on his bicycle, 'greeting' Mondo and Maizono with his bell. And more. "Oi kid, what time do you think this is?! Skipping school, aren't you?! That hair... you must be a hooligan! Part of the zoku, aren't you? Don't make your parents cry! You too girl, don't go out with this kinda brat! With you looks, you totally can find someone better! Think about your parents!" ]

Piss off, old man! [ Mondo snarls, glaring at him in anger. Fuck if he cares about the bad label, but no talking down on the zoku in front of him! Still, they've got something more important to do here, and he's not planning to waste time with this snarky coffin dodger. ] We don't have time to deal with you, bye.

[ On top of being snarky, he's apparently also persistent and gutsy. Knowing full well how much bigger in size Mondo is, he still gets off his bicycle and points his finger at them. "Stop right there!! Kids nowadays really don't have goddamn manners! I'll show you how to talk to your elderly!" ]

[Thank goodness that the "Adult Social Place" ended up not being what it seemed, even if she was confused as to where they are at.

She glances around, puzzled by the surroundings. It was strange to walk into a building only to somehow end up outside with green trees and bushes. Not only that, but the atmopshere seemed completely different from the alleyways they were just in.

Before Sayaka could contemplate the strange area, her thoughts were cut off by a old man interrupting them. As much as she didn't care for Oowada, she didn't appreciate some stranger walking up to them and insulting Oowada based on his looks. That type of behavior was inexcusable and she was not going to stand for that. If it was one thing that bothered her, it was someone being judged based on their appearance.]

We're busy and we don't have time to talk to you, but I will say this. It's not polite to talk down on someone that you don't even know.

[This surprised even Sayaka, she didn't expect that she would be defending Oowada today.

But seriously? This old man was determined to be a nuisance for them. Sayaka lets out a long sigh as she watches him step off of his bike. Things weren't looking good and Oowada appeared to be on the verge of losing his temper. The last thing they needed to do was get into a fight, but she couldn't stand listening to this rude elder either.

Finally, she couldn't take it anymore and she steps closer to the old man. They didn't have time to be wasting with him. Despite the obvious fierce glare in her eyes, she appeared to be quite calm. She did not show a single trace of agitation or fear when talking to him, even if she was feeling irritated.]

Excuse me, I hate to be impolite but you were the one who was rude to us first. You started it by throwing insults at my companion when he didn't do a single thing to you. [Was that the right term to use for Mondo? They definitely weren't friends.] If there's anyone that needs to work on their manners, it's you and not us. So I suggest that you leave us alone.

[ 'Companion' doesn't really sit well with Mondo when Maizono's concerned, but he'll let that slide. He's not gonna admit that a fraction of it is because of her words ー the old man's kicking up a fuss, and he doesn't wanna prolong it, that's all. That's!! All!!

"You're talking back to me?! Khe, I want to see the faces of your parents! I'm telling you, girls like you will just end up nowhere, or just selling yourseー Nghaak?!" ]

Whoops, my head fuckin' slipped.

[ How does one's head even slip. All that matters is that Mondo has just headbutted that old man, and down he goes. He'll probably be there for some time, but it won't be too long until the neighbours come out to check after all the commotion. Mondo spits to the ground, then quickly turns around to look at Maizono. ]

Let's get outta here before it gets troublesome.

[ He'd very much rather not run away had there been a choice, because how lame can that be? But whatever, he's been doing this since yesterday anyway, and it's proved to save more time. ...Sorta. Getting out of the dream after seeing something seems to be the pattern yesterday, they gotta try finding whatever that is now. ]

Keep up.

[ He says, feet light like he knows the surroundings like the palm of his hand ー turn here, pass through narrow alley there, jump down ahead ー well, that's because he does. He's pretty darned sure this is the setting of his memory, and he can think of two places that might be able to trigger it: his house, and his 'secret base'. Even if for some miraculous reason Maizono's neighbourhood is around here, they still need a place to discuss their movements. For now, he's gonna try heading towards the latter first. She'll probably stop him if there's anything, anyway.

Speaking of which, is she keeping up? He'll take a breather to check up on how well she's going. ]

[Or are you just selling yourself.

Even if he didn't finish his sentence, Sayaka full well knew what this jerk was getting ready to say and that struck a nerve within her.

Before she had time to react and say something back, Mondo's.... head slipped. It was only a matter of time before he stepped in and punched the guy, but Sayaka was still surprised by the headbutt of all things.]

Yes! You are absolutely right.

[Mondo's suggestion brings her right back into reality, and she's quickly following after him as they run away. It may seem cowardly, but it was the best thing to do. In a way, she was almost impressed that he was able to suppress the urge to kick his butt and knew when to get away.

While she did feel like she was out of shape, she was still able to keep up with him, albeit barely. This was the most she's ran in a long time! Passing through a narrow alley, even jumping along the way. Whew! This had to be one of the best work outs she's done. Luckily for Mondo, he doesn't have to wait long. When he stops to take a breather, she's not too far behind him and stops to catch her breath.

Also was it just her? Or did Mondo seem like he knew the area very well. Then again, this had to be some kind of memory of his. So, it would make sense.]

Umm....

[There's a long pause. If he pays attention, he might be able to notice that she looks a tad bit embarrassed.]

T-Thanks for earlier. I really do appreciate you stepping in before that guy could say anything more...

[ Alright, she looks like she's doing well enough. That's both impressive and a little scary at the same time.

He looks around, gauging. They're far enough, he guesses? If he remembers correctly, there shouldn't be people who pass through this area. After all, the 'secret base' should be pretty close from here.

More than ever, they're surrounded by greens. They're now in the middle of a huge, seemingly abandoned park. The grasses are pretty tall and unkempt, patches of weeds popping every few meters, the trees tower over each other like a race of height. It hasn't changed at all. In fact, this might as well be the same state it was at back then. He hasn't visited it for too many years.

Maizono's voice stops him from marveling at the sight, and turns his head back at her. He keeps himself on his toes, preparing for what she has to say. ]

ー!

[ Very briefly, his eyes dilate at her, before swimming away. ]

Tch. Just didn't wanna waste my fuckin' time with that asshole's nonsensical shittalk. [ He can't seem to recall how that old man looks like anymore now, but there's something strangely familiar about him. ] 's... an eye for an eye. [ Is he talking about the old man or is he paying what he owe Maizono back to her? Hard to tell.

Anyway, he's moving along, deeper through the bushes. It gets a little dark even if they have the daylight, as the trees are even denser and higher in number the further they go. Every step they take earns a fresh ssshk noises of the grasses against their soles, time and time again.

Until there's none.

Their soles will be meeting soil at the end of it, and a sight to behold: a circular ground, with a radius of 100 meter at most and foliage enclosing it. They're here. The young Mondo's 'secret base'. ]

[Now that they are taking a break, she takes some time to look around their surroundings. Seeing so much green around her was pretty nice.

Thanks to Wonderland, they actually get to walk outside unlike when they were trapped at the school. For some reason, this place feels more natural. The gardens of Wonderland were pretty, but this place made her feel like she was truly outside and enjoying the fresh air.

A small smile begins to form on her lips when he responds to her. It was a little surprising, she expected him to brush her off. So, it kind of made her happy to hear him talk.]

Yeah, I definitely understand that. I couldn't stand to listen to him any longer either.

[She was grateful that Oowada stepped in and took care of that matter. If it wasn't for him and his quick thinking, they probably still would be dealing with him and it would have escalated.

An eye for an eye, huh? She didn't know him very well, but that phrase certainly suited him. While she wasn't sure what he was talking about, she had a feeling it was for the old man trash talking him and nothing more than that.

She continues to follow Oowada and luckily, she's still able to keep up with him even after all that running. She made a mental note to seriously start exercising once things go back to normal. The darkness was a little nice, it was beginning to feel cooler the deeper they step into the bushes.

When they finally make it to the end, Sayaka tilts her head at the sight in front of them. She wasn't quite sure what it was, but it looked intriguing!]

Oh! Is that a... secret hideout?

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I DO THIS OUT OF LOVE AND PAYBACK

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU, WE'RE BOTH HORRIBLE NOW

HEY! THE BEST MEDICINE FOR PAIN IS.... MEMES AND BEING HORRIBLE

ARE YOU IN PAIN 24/7

WOW RUDE, are you saying I'm nothing but a meme?!?!

pain, meme, horrible... but also everything nice

OH... okay uvu likewise you are the pain, meme and sweet of my heart

shush koakuma stop trying to steal my heart

you steal my heart all the time!!!

you talk like you don't always!!!

OK BUT YOU ARE JUST AS GUILTY and i hope you enjoy my long love letter to you

eeeee i love you so i'm pacing this... well... ovo

aren't you a sweetheart? uvu I LOVE YOU TOO as I write this for you hehehe

nuzzles u3u

nuzzles like bunnies uvu

cradles you in ma arms

LEAPS INTO YOUR ARMS FOREVER AND EVER

twirls you around

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c/w: death of pet

cw: death of pet and parent

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