Chapter 2 - Part 3
Eh!?
Of course, the one person that had to be here...
...Shit, it’s you.
I'm trying to eat right now! Go away, dumbass!
Fuyuhiko started yelling at me the moment he noticed me.
Just hearing his shrill voice pissed me off...
...Wait, how come he’s here?
He wasn’t in the restaurant earlier... How does he know about this new island?
I don’t want to start a fight or anything. I just want to know...
Why are you here? How did you find out we can go to a new island?
Always on my case, aren’t you? You’re like some sort of parasite.
Don’t waste my time! Leave. Me. Alone!
...
...
...Fine. An annoying person went out of their way to tell me.
An annoying person...?
Then I found this place, and now I'm eating here because I'm hungry.
Mystery solved! Now, get lost.
Wait just a second! Who’s this “annoying person”?
It's got nothing to do with you! Fuck off already!
Ugh, of course it’s got something to do with me!
I don’t care if you’re scared or whatever... We’re the only ones on this island, so we need to work together!
Tch...
It’s not like I act this way because I’m scared... I just decided some time ago to stop relying on anyone.
Eh?
Not even the Kuzuryu family... I’m going to go on living without depending on their power...
Don't get it twisted. I'm a yakuza by blood. It's not like I don't want to head the family business someday.
I just want to prove I've earned it. Prove I can tough it on my own without relying on my clan.
Plus... even if I fail, the clan will still be around. My little sister would be happy to lead it...
...You have a little sister?
S... Shut up! Who gave *you* permission to talk about that!?
It was you who brought it up!
...
...Anyway, I don't intend to spend any time with you guys. Nothing good can come from it.
Don’t be stupid, we have to work together! It’s the only way we can escape this island!
Hmph. No, it’s not. In this situation, interacting with others will just put you in danger.
None of you have any idea what's going on inside the other's head. Someone could be ready to murder at any moment, and you’d be none the wiser.
We saw that already, didn’t we? Look what happened to Teruteru.
Or what about that bastard Nagito? He was able to pull a one-eighty on you, and it’s because you guys trusted him.
...
I just let him speak. I had no response.
His words... I didn’t want to admit it, but they almost made a bit of sense.
Plus... it'd be frustrating to be held back by affection when it's my time to kill.
Y...You can’t be serious! Stop this already!
If you continue talking like this, I’ll...
You’ll what? What are you gonna do? Tell your friends?
That’ll only make them hate me more, and if they pounce on me, they’ll eventually pounce on each other.
It’s like a virus. Distrust one person, and you’ll eventually distrust everyone, ‘cause you realize anyone can turn on you at any moment.
...
You’ve gone quiet. You agree, don’t you?
W-What!? No!
No matter what happens, I’ll believe in the people around me!
Feh. You’re embarrassing.
Get lost already. I’m sick of talking to you.
...
...UGYAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Eh!? That was a scream!
That... I think that was Ibuki’s voice!
Ohno... ohnoohnoohno...!
Ibuki, what’s wrong!? Has something happened!?
Th-Thisisbad! I'mpanickingsomuchIdon'tevenhavetimetospacemywords!
What even happened!?
K... Killing... People are killing again!
What!?
Look! Over there.
I spun around and looked at where Ibuki was pointing.
MUDADADADADADADADADADADADADA!
Your speed is adequate, but it's still not enough! Each blow you land is too soft!
Wha-!?
You're not using your muscles properly! Your athletic body is going to waste!
Shut up! All I gotta do is win!
...What was that? You're gonna win? Against me?
That's quite...ABSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURDDDDDDD!!!!
GUWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
...Had enough? Have you learned your lesson!?
H-H-He's done it! Nekomaru Nidai's Ultimate Move: Super Body Blow!
That's instant death! If she's lucky, she'll live another five minutes at best!
Akane... at your current power level, you cannot even defeat a mere team manager.
W-What are you doing!? You can’t hit a girl!
It’s not that...
I’d never do such a thing! This has nothing to do with violence, we were training!
As long as both sides consent, training is training!
I... I guess, but... why this training all of a sudden?
H-He looked pretty strong... so I couldn't help... but get excited...
I thought sparrin' would help me burn off some of this energy, but... I lost.
So... don’t freak out, Mahiru. I’m all better now, see?
Kya! Even though she lost, she still puts on a brave face for her friend!
Akane... It seems you're the type who learns through actions rather than words... So I shall give you just one piece of advice.
How you use your body and muscles... your positioning and your timing... It's all half-assed. You are not utilizing your Ultimate Gymnast talent well at all!
Basics! Make sure you understand the basics! You'll always be second-rate if you just rely on instinct!
D-Dammit...shut up...
If you understand what I just said, come see me. When that time comes... I will fight you once again.
Heh, ya better not forget what you just said. My desire to win is pretty crazy!
I won't give up until I beat ya! [leaves]
Nevertheless... My hand is still numb. To come this far with only raw talent... That’s impressive.
Y-Yeah... it really is...
Hey, doesn't this feel awesome? Like a celebrity's pad or something?
The shower is out of order, but the ambiance is nice...and the fridge is stocked with loads of drinks...
Hehe, plus the beach outside feels so private. It's awesome!
Compared to urban seas that are full of trash and debris, this place is completely different!
It is very nice, but since we’re all alone, isn’t every beach here technically private?
Hey, don’t remind me of that stuff... You’re gonna ruin my mood...
Remind you of what? That we’re alone?
More importantly, how ‘bout we treat ourselves to a swim here later?
Hey, don’t ignore me!
That’d be great... everyone swimming together in such a gorgeous ocean..
And he did it again...
You can't!
Whoa! She’s here!
I mean, why not!?
Changing in the beach house is prohibited! It would be bad if shameful peeking occurred!
Oh, so it’s not about swimming... We just can’t change into swimsuits over here...
Well, you ain’t stopping me! I’ll just come here *after* changing!
When life gives you lemons, you make Limoncello!
Um... you mean lemonade...
Anyway, breaking the rules is not allowed. Also, playing is fine, but please focus on your studies, too...
Wh-Where!? Where's the rule breaker!? I'll beat the crap out of them, no questions asked!
Kyaaah! He's here!
Wha!? W-What are you carrying!?
*huff puff* ...A machine gun, obviously... Rule breakers will be shot to death... That's just common sense!
It's "common sense" where!? It's not like we're under a military dictatorship!
Ugh... I wanna shoot something... I know I'm not allowed to... but I really wanna shoot something right now!
C-Control yourself!
I have iron willpower... so I'll endure it... no matter the cost... until the day someone breaks the rules! [leaves]
U-Um... As you can see, it's very dangerous, so please refrain from changing at the beach house. [leaves]
...The hell was *that* all about...?
I’ve got no idea... Those stuffed toys really can’t give us a break, can they?
Yeah man, I’m suddenly all tired.
Kazuichi... Can I ask you something?
...Yeah? What’s up?
It’s about Nagito.
...
Oh craaap!
Eh!?
Shit! Why’d it have to be you!?
I’m gonna die... I’m gonna die!
W-Why are you freaking out!?
Did... did you do something to Nagito!?
No! No way! I haven’t seen that guy since, like, last night!
A-Anyway, I’m gonna keep exploring the island. This beach house is kinda boring, now that I think about it!
You’re obviously hiding something.
Nup! I’m not hiding anything! I don’t know why you’re so suspicious!
Mahiru?
Hajime!
...Did I interrupt something?
N-Nope! Nothing! You didn’t interrupt anything at all!
...
...In any case, can you come meet me at the building with all the vines over it?
Huh? Why that building?
There’s something I want to show you.
Everyone else is already waiting there for you, so... hurry up. [leaves]
Eh? He didn’t even give me time to respond!
I guess this must be something urgent. What could Hajime want to show me?