Chapter 1 - Part 2
You’re late, you two.
Huh? What’s the matter with Kazuichi?
Sniff...
Kyahaha! Even though you look all flashy, you're actually a big coward!
Are you gonna be okaaaay? People like you are usually the first victim, you know?
N... No they aren’t! Don’t say stuff like that!
Anyway, Byakuya... why are you holding a meeting?
Obviously, we're here to discuss our strategy for defeatin' that monster!
Th-There's no way we can fight that thing... I mean...it has heavy weapons and everything!
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH A FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!
A bold boast... However, let me give you some advice.
The truly strong...do not raise their voice so recklessly.
Anyway...everybody's here now, right? Then let's get going...
Since...I'm getting sleepy.
Very well, let’s begin.
So it’s finally starting...? That took waaaay too long.
H-Hold on a minute... What’s with all this half eaten food on the table?
Did you guys have breakfast without us!?
I simply suggested we make use of our time and have some food.
It’s your fault for being late.
Hey! I didn’t even know this meeting was happening!
Damnit! I can’t believe I missed out on Teruteru’s cooking...!
Mmhmhm... actually, the food was not mine.
You see...the food I make is nowhere near as shitty.
Shitty? It tasted yummy to me.
*Just* yummy...right?
Compared to the world class dishes I make, a dish that tastes "yummy" would still be considered shitty...
So this food isn’t yours...? Whose is it then? Monokuma’s?
I doubt it’s Monokuma doing the cooking... Maybe whoever’s controlling that thing prepared this food.
Enough of this already. Can we please stay on topic?
Well then, fatso, what is it you wanna talk about?
First, I have a question for you all.
That Monokuma thing ordered us to kill each other...
So under these strange circumstances, what do you think we need right now?
Tch, who the fuck knows? Get to the point already.
If you want me to get to the point, you better hurry up and answer my question.
What do we need? We need food and sleep, obviously. Right?
No...you've forgotten about bowel movements.
Which means the answers are: a good appetite, a good night's sleep, and a good shit!
He talks as if there aren’t any women in the room...!
...Does anyone have a real answer?
Could it be...a bond?
Um... What do you mean?
This is what I believe... As long as the Ultimates work together, there's nothing we can't accomplish...
You'll all be able to create a hope that can overcome any despair.
That's why...if we want to escape this island, we need to promise each other that we'll work together!
Wow, he said that with a straight face! How is he not embarrassed?
Ah...just as I figured. That was kinda lame, huh?
However, he does have a point.
That must be why Monokuma is enforcing a rule that will cause us to be suspicious of each other.
I see... That was a pretty good answer.
Since it's impossible to face our enemy as individuals under these circumstances, we must fight as a group...
However, what we need to achieve that solidarity is not something as easygoing and optimistic as a..."bond."
Then...what?
What we need right now is a disciplined leadership, provided by an unmistakable leader!
I see... Even sports teams need captains, after all...
Rejoice. I shall accept the position.
...Huh?
Now then, I'll wrap up this introduction and we can move on to the main question.
Wait just a second!
...What’s wrong?
W-What’s wrong? You’re being way too forceful!
Deciding to be the leader all on your own... Why does it have to be you, anyway!?
Who is more fit to lead other than me?
I am the Ultimate Affluent Progeny of the Togami household, destined to stand above all others.
S-Seriously! You’re acting so full of yourself!
...Mahiru, please wait.
It's true that Byakuya may be a little forceful, but given our current situation...
I believe it's a leader's duty, under circumstances like this, to be forceful to a certain degree...
That may be true, but... if we just need someone who can lead people, what about Sonia?
No, perish the thought. I am merely a figurehead.
But... a princess must hold some kind of authority, right?
You flatter me, but... I really am just decoration.
Byakuya, though he is aggressive, is the person possessing the qualities of a leader.
I mean...he must have the qualities of a leader if he can accept the role under these circumstances.
Byakuya said that he was destined to lead.
I believe he does not simply allow this destiny to carry him, but instead works hard, of his own will, to follow it.
...
Well... If everyone’s okay with it, then I guess I’m okay with it too...
Then, I guess we've made our decision...
Don't worry, as long as I'm the leader, I won't let anyone become a victim.
I will guide you all! That much, I promise.
Kyaaaa! That is sooo reassuring!
Coming from Byakuya, is it really?
That guy stormed in and declared himself leader without giving anyone else a chance to volunteer... and he barely gave us time to object.
Against a stubborn person like that, I guess people don’t even see the point in arguing...
How is that okay? How is an environment where we can’t say “no” remotely okay?
Now then, let's move on to the topic at hand, for real this time... I have something to show you all.
It's at Jabberwock Park at the central island... Come, follow me! [leaves]
...I think calling him aggressive might have been right.
That’s why I said it... We’ve totally got ourselves the wrong kind of leader.
Grumbling to themselves, the rest of us followed suit and left the restaurant.
Hey! What are you doing? You men should be at the island by now!
GYAAAAAAAAAH!?
Jeez...
Mahiru! You ain’t gonna rest until you give me a heart attack, are ya!?
...And you weren’t even listening. Why do I even try?
Leave me alone... I don’t even wanna go to that island...
I'm going back to my room... Seriously, this is all just one big hassle...
Argh! Dammit!
Seriously, if we're in a tropical paradise then why are we in this situation in the first place!?
Isn't that right? Isn't a vacation supposed to be nothing by lounging around and sipping coconut juice!?
That doesn't matter. Everyone’s already at Jabberwock park waiting for us.
Alright, I’ve made my decision! I’m going to the beach later!
Coconuts, man, coconuts! The beach’s got some big ass coconuts!
I haven't figured out how to split 'em open...but once I do, I’m gonna have myself some coconut juice!
If you want coconut juice, why don't you find some at the supermarket?
You know, instead of acting like a caveman!
Argh! You just don't get it! I’ve had it!
I bet I could get Hajime to come along... Yeah, totally! [leaves]
