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The room was dim. Nothing could be seen by us. There were lights and people talking to each other a while ago, and then all of a sudden there was nothing but darkness and silence. Even though it's only been a minute, I don't understand why they stopped conversing. The lights are out, not your voices.

Before I could speak, the lights were on by some television, we were confused because there weren't any back then. I mean there were, but it got taken out as we didn't "need" it anymore, and suddenly a video play. It was our former classmate and now a cop? "You all. Disobey my rules just to get out from damn school and failed embarrassingly and got executed by that damn bear. Now, you all are stuck here. For the rest of your life, until the heavenly gates decide to let you in." he said.

The Others are looking at each other, others are annoyed, others are confused and then, there's me, who accepted my fate because... I deserved it, I killed two of my classmates, in the brutal way possible and I don't think they are going to forgive me any time soon. Even if they did, I still would not forgive myself because the thing I did is unforgivable to mankind. "I told you people to not kill because I'll find a way for us to get out but what did you do? You KILLED someone. You make trouble and that is one of the reasons why that bear almost won, because y'all are careless. So, you cannot get out of this classroom. You stay back. Look at your other classmates that you've killed, just outside, enjoying their dead life. You criminals are going to be here to suffer the consequences and think of what you did wrong. You better behave yourself or I'll-" before he could continue, his voice became fuzzy and couldn't understand what he was saying and for some reason. The voice came back but what he was saying is already finished and the video is paused by someone that is also our former classmate, Teruya Otori. Former Super High School Level Merchant. "Alright, people so hopefully that message make you understand the gravity of your action. So 'detention' will never end. So yall need to get to know each other and sit down and be quiet. Let's make this easier for you and me. Well mostly me" Teruya said to us and held the trolley that was making the television stand. "Let's go Kinjo" he said before exiting the room with the television.

"What does he mean by getting to know each other? We already know each other," the guy in black goggles near the front of his hat asked. I replied, "No idea."

*The room became awkward and silent until someone spoke up, "When Tsurugi said that killers' blah blah blah and that they have to face consequences and think what they've done, then what the hell am I doing here? I didn't commit any murder?!" The girl in pink pigtails complained. "Kizuna, I guess what Tsurugi is also trying is say is that people who teamed up for a murder and who TRIED to murder someone are also in that category." a girl that has rosy tanned skin, deep blue eyes and short black hair clarified to the people in the room. "Am I the person you're referring to, Ayame?" Kizuna said in an offended voice to which Ayame replied "If the shoe fits". After Ayame said that, I knew that all hell would break loose, and it did.

*Kizuna walks closer to Ayame and suddenly they started to yell at each other. Probably mostly because of Akane. Well, if you don't know what I'm talking about, well, you're for in a sweet ride. You know what, let's just shorten this. So Kizuna wanted to kill Akane and she almost succeeded if it wasn't for Ayame killing Kizuna just for Akane not "accidentally" killing her and it was revealed who was the mastermind, Ayame was heartbroken and for some reason, Kizuna said something like "If you didn't interfere with my plan, the killing game would've been gone as she's one of the masterminds," and every time Kizuna brings that up, they always act like that.

As the fight raged on, attempts to calm the two girls down proved futile; their anger consumed them. Teruya entered the room, shocked by the scene before him, and intervened. "Look, you two, I get it. You were right. Akane? The one you protected to not kill someone? Turns out they're one of the masterminds behind all of this. They're the ones pulling the strings, causing all this destruction. But guess what? You didn't know that then. None of us did. And that's the point. I know you're angry-hell, I'm angry too. I'm furious at how everything's unfolded. But what good is it doing, blaming each other for decisions we made in a moment when we didn't have all the answers? How does that help?" Teruya asked the two of them and they didn't answer. "It's already been done, even if Ayame hadn't taken the blame for Akane, the killing game would still be continued because Utsuro was alive and was a threat to us all. So, I suggest you both find a way to get along. It might be what you need to escape this place."

Teruya sighs and walks toward the chair in front and sits on it. "Oh, you guys will have new roommates or classmates or whatever, they're the ones I met on the second and last killing game that I've played. And of course, all of them are-" Before Teruya could even finish, Mikako interrupted him "Killer, yeah but most of them are the Void that Mikado formed right?" "Yeah, all of the killers and killed in the Void are here except Iroha because you know" Teruya answered. "So, is SHE going to be here too?" a clown girl asked Teruya, "Oh, her? Well, let's just say that no. She will not be here." Teruya said to the class which made everyone relieved. I mean, did you see that woman? Even Monocrow and Mikado feared her. Huh, So, I guess that's what he meant by getting along huh...he should've clarified that a little more earlier.

Uehara's POV

As they stood around, waiting for the group of "students" to arrive, I felt a presence approach me. Turning my head, I spotted two familiar figures making their way closer: Satsuki Iranami and Haruhiko Kobashikawa. "Hey, Kinji Uehara!" they called out cheerfully. "Hey there, why are you using my full name?" I questioned them, raising an eyebrow. Satsuki shrugged, a playful smile dancing on her lips. "Nothing, we just wanted to check if you're happy," she replied, her tone sincere yet light-hearted. I couldn't help but unable to resist a sarcastic retort. "Yes, I'm so happy that my smile stretches across the Milky Way galaxy,"

Satsuki leaned in, her expression thoughtful. "You know, this is the first time I've seen you be sarcastic," she remarked, clearly amused. "What do you mean?" I said, giving her a confused look, as I tried to grasp the point she was making. "I mean your comment about the galaxy," "Where did you learn that from?" She raised an eyebrow, intrigued. I took a deep breath and responded, "I learned it from you. You shared it with me." A wave of pride washed over her, and with a bright smile, Satsuki exclaimed, "Atta girl!" Her enthusiasm was palpable, but it also left me feeling confused. What was it about my response that sparked such approval? I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more behind her words than I understood. Haruhiko quickly jumped in to steer the conversation. "It's been, what, 10 years?" he suggested, his brows furrowing in thought. "Seven years, actually," I corrected him.

"It's hard to believe it's been seven years!" Satsuki said thoughtfully. "Don't you think Kanata and Kakeru have probably forgiven you by now?" Satsuki gently asked me. "Satsuki?!" Haruhiko chimed in, a bit concerned. "what!?" Satsuki replied defensively . I sighed before answering "I think they still despise me and everything about me," I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. "Even after all this time, if it weren't for me, they would still be alive. And even if they were alive, I still wouldn't be able to see the heavenly gates. I failed to protect the children in the orphanage, and that's a burden I'll carry with me forever."

"If you want to comfort someone, you could comfort Mitch as he's been crying nonstop after Kiyoka visited us in this classroom and it's been like 5 years since she visited us." I suggested and when we looked at Mitch, we saw him at the window seat, it looks like he's relapsing there. "Yeah, I think he's okay" Haruhiko smiles and does a peace sign.

Haruhiko's POV

As time passed, the three of us kept talking even though Kinji looks like he wishes to disappear. "I guess it could only take 7 years for our body to regenerate huh." Satsuki pointed out. Well, if you don't know what my lovely lady is talking about, well, when we arrived here, we looked like how we executed or let's just say how we looked like when we died, and now, we're slowly going back to our normal state as the time goes by.

I saw Kinji looking at the door and when I look the same direction he was looking. We saw a group that consists of four members. It seems they have arrived. Three voids and One 'Killer' it seems that one of them is missing. As they entered the room, they were greeted by Teruya. They also greeted him back, like how people in reunion act.

Uehara's POV

As they walk to their assigned chairs, one of them decided to talk "So, where do you prefer, this place or the void theater shit?" "This is 100% better because I could show how much I dislike you people" the guy with a cowboy hat said with hatred. "I prefer this because I can share my jokes much better" the blonde girl said to which a man with his glasses replies "Oh MY GOSH" He seems clearly tired of her jokes, which only makes the blonde laugh even harder. Are her jokes really that bad? It appears everyone agrees except for Hibiki, who can't relate since she's not in the void theater with them. Hibiki feels an undeniable fear about being associated with them because of their connection to Mikado, yet she finds herself more at ease with them than with her sister, who led her to murder her friend.

If you're wondering how I have this knowledge, it's because everyone in our class is aware of it. We were shown the Killing Game, a disturbing event that showcased participants in peril, as a way to keep us occupied. This unsettling presentation seemed to materialize out of thin air, leaving us puzzled about who decided we should watch it. We closely observed the competitors - their actions, the grim circumstances of their deaths, and the chilling methods of execution they faced. I'm well aware of what unfolds next, which is why I made the remark about our former access to television. We once had one, but it was taken away under the pretense that we "don't" need it anymore, a thinly veiled excuse that only adds to our frustration.

3rd POV

Some of them decided to get to know 79th class and some of them decided to stay put, two of them being Nikei Yomiuri and Hibiki Otonokoji. Hajime and Emma went to Yamato and Mikako to introduce themself and to get closer to them. Haruhiko and Satsuki saw Nikei and Hibiki alone in their sit so decided to approach them alone. Haruhiko with NIkei. Satsuki with Hibiki. And that leaves Kinji to be left alone which he is grateful and to gather his thoughts, he slams his head on the table for no reason, which is concerning. Then there's Ayame and Kizuna who is still isn't talking to each other. Don't know when these two are going to talk to each other again. And last, there's Mitch, having his Main character moment, facing the window, collecting his thoughts and also crying.

When Haruhiko approaches Nikei, Nikei stared at him before speaking "If you want to be friends, f*ck off, don't need them right now." Haruhiko's shocked. I mean he hasn't even said a word and that's what he's going to say? Haruhiko scoffs and says "I haven't even said anything???"

Nikei's Pov

Before Haruhiko could even speak again, we heard Hibiki crying in the corner, it was so loud that Teruya sighed "what now?" it looks like that he was tired of us, well then again, most people are. "I don't belong here; I didn't even do anything wrong!" Hibiki cries as she tried to denied but Teruya... "didn't do anything wrong?" Hibiki nodded. "Well, the CCTV said otherwise, take a look" Teruya pulls up a remote under the table and points to the television for it to play. Where the hell did that television come from? It wasn't even there when we entered. Probably afterlife magic shit.

The TV shown us what Hibiki did wrong, which she disputed, claiming that her sister Kanade was to blame. When Hibiki denied it, Teruya provides additional footage of Hibiki committing terrible acts, such as tripping Kanade, but in reality, it was Kanade who was posing as her and tripping Hibiki, reversing the situation. "And besides you also killed Setsuka so yeah, I guess that's the reason why you're here and yes, I know that you didn't do it voluntarily but you still took part in the killing with or without consent. If I'm being honest, I'm not even in charge of all this shit, and if I am, I would've let you all out" Teruya said to us which makes confused "Why can't you let us out?" Emma asks him in which he replied "Because I'm also a part of this thing for some reason, the 'you'll stay here until you see the heavenly gates type of crap. When I left the classroom a while ago, I tried running away from this room but for some reason, I came back, in front of the room, I tried it multiple times, but I always got restarted at the front of this room. I guess my part in here is to watch you here." Teruya explains and goes back to talking to Hibiki "And also Hibiki, just accept your punishment" When Hibiki heard that, she cryingly sobs to which Teruya replies with "Hey, if you're going to cry, cry quietly, would you?" Hibiki cries quietly which Satsuki feels guilty. "What a crybaby" Mitch scoffed which confused his classmates because he had been crying just a moment ago too.

Now, what the hell happened to Teruya? Don't tell me that he's still under the influence of that Kinjo because I wouldn't be actually shocked about that. "So do you want to be left alone or?" Haruhiko asked me to which I replied with "Yes, please" Before I could even sigh, he decided to speak again "Can I just get your name before I go?" Haruhiko insisted. "Nikei Yomiuri." I answered to which he reacted in shock and surprise. "Nikei Yomiuri?!?!?!? That journalist guy??? Omg!" What the hell is his problem?

Uehara's POV

They were engaging in the fan-idol kind of conversation, but Nikei is the annoyed idol. Also, Haruhiko don't even know that this guy is famous. So why? "Didn't we already know who he was? Heck, we even know what his true nature is." Yamato said. "He probably just wants to get close to someone or Satsuki said to him to be friends with him whatever it takes but if he's crazy as Kinjo then he could go away or something" Mikako replies. Yamato and Mikako were right behind me, leaving me puzzled. Weren't they supposed to be chatting with Hajime and Emma at the front of the classroom? "Proud of you, Kobazing!" Satsuki shouted across the room; her voice full of enthusiasm. I guess she felt proud because he was making friends even tho he was always like that... Good for them-they really do seem like a couple, don't they?

"Someone wants to visit you, Uehara" Teruya stated as he looked at his clipboard. "Now, why does it feel like we're in jail?" Yamato asks. "You just noticed that?" I replied raising an eyebrow. "We kinda are, we can't exit this place unless we're worthy of going to the heavenly gates" Mikako explained.

As I processed my thoughts, I clearly heard a whisper that said, "You're next." I looked around and saw Yamato and Mikako engrossed in their conversation. Seeing their attention on me, I hesitated for a moment before asking if they had heard what I did "No, why?" Mikako responded. Her tone was light and reassuring, yet it struck me as unusual. I couldn't shake off the sense of confusion swirling inside me. Was it possible that my mind was playing tricks on me?

"How about you, Uehara? if you had the chance to make a wish come true, what would you wish for?" Yamato asked gently, his eyes filled with concern. When he asked that question, it brought me back to reality. I took a moment to reflect before replying, "To forgive myself... that's my deepest wish." Mikako and Yamato can't help but feel a deep sense of concern for Uehara. It's been seven long years, and he still struggles with forgiveness for himself, which is truly heartbreaking to witness.

I can't help but feel lost about why anyone would want to see me. Me? A murderer? As I sighed, I noticed Kanata Inori and Kakeru Yamaguchi walking into the classroom. My heart sank. "Kinji, they're here!" Teruya called out, trying to pull me from my thoughts. But why would they want to talk to me, the one who hurt them so deeply? I felt the weight of my actions crashing down on me, and in a moment of despair, I rested my head on my desk, hoping to shield myself from their gaze and the reality of what I had done.

3rd POV

Unfortunately, it didn't work as the first thing they saw when entering the room was Kinji himself. They approached Kinji and when Mikako and Yamato saw them approaching Kinji, Mikako leaned in and said, "Kinji, they're here" before stepping aside to give them room. Kinji raises his head to see Kanata and Kakeru staring at him. "Hey, Uehara-kun," Kanata said first, followed by Kakeru, who added, "Hey, Uehara..." However, before they could continue, Kinji interjected, "I'm so sorry."

The two friends looked confused. It had been seven years since that fateful day, and Kinji still hadn't forgiven himself. "Kinji, listen to me, we already have forgiven you. It's time for you to forgive yourself," Kanata urged him. "You don't understand," Kinji shot back. "I'm an ugly person who shouldn't be forgiven for my actions."

Just as Kakeru was about to respond, a cloud of smoke suddenly filled the room, knocking everyone out except Uehara. Fueled by a fierce determination to help his friends, Uehara stood up and began shaking them awake. However, just as he made progress, he was abruptly injected with a substance that sent him into unconsciousness as well,

Uehara's POV

I woke up in the hallway, I felt a little dizzy, confused. I looked around to see a similar hallway to the one I once woke up in the killing game that we once participated in.  Before I could stand up, I saw Haruhiko and Satsuki running, once they saw me, they stopped running and helped me stand up. "So, why are you two running like some lunatic?" I asked them. "Because we want to see the outside side of this place" Satsuki said, to which Haruhiko continued "Besides this place is kinda scary, it's giving me flashbacks of when we were on the killing game."

So, you're telling me they didn't realize we're back in a killing game? How can they be so utterly clueless? It's hard to believe, and yet here we are... I need to be direct and tell them what I believe is happening. When I finally tell them what I think is happening, their reaction was... I let out a sigh. "What??? Seriously?!?? Aren't they getting tired of us?" Satsuki exclaims. "I guess not" in which Haruhiko answered. Suddenly, the harsh, mechanical sound of a loudspeaker crackles to life, cutting through the quiet, demanding the attention of every student in the school. "Everyone, head to the gym! That's right! The gym! The Ultimate meeting spot! Don't worry, I'll make sure to keep things interesting. So, hurry on over, okay? Hehehe!" "I guess my theory is right... "He didn't even let us explore the school!" Satsuki exclaimed.

Just as I was about to walk away, I spotted Kanata standing a short distance ahead. I felt an urge to approach her, so I took a decisive step forward. However, the moment she turned around,