Chapter 102 does not contain the name "Wang Ma Xiao Ji"...
Junko Enoshima, Aurora.
This is their main enemy right now...
Calling them enemies shouldn't be a problem, right?
Tsukino and Chiya didn't directly interact with Enoshima Junko, but they indirectly sensed her terror. As for Aurora, the mark left by that doll was still on the back of her neck.
Tsukino and Chiya were originally only busy with strange things because of the mark on their backs, and their only concern was the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons caused by Aurora.
However, the future that Junko Enoshima triggered is too close to the present, and even the recent school massacre was already irreversible under her planning.
We can't let this continue.
not to mention……
Tsukino and Chiya unconsciously touched the mark lightly with their fingers.
Hope's Peak is still a place that Ohma cares about.
This was the first time he had seen someone voluntarily stop at a certain place since he picked that person up on the roadside more than a year ago, and then successfully display his talent in a place where Tsukino and Chiya were not paying attention, and enter Hope's Peak as the Ultimate High School Class.
And now... after a series of events, Tsukino and Chiya's speculations about Ohma Kokichi's identity have gradually become clearer, and he understands why that person chose Hope's Peak in the first place.
Of course, even if he hadn't joined Hope's Peak's preparatory course out of curiosity about Ouma Kokichi's choice, if he had learned about Enoshima Junko by chance, he wouldn't have been able to remain indifferent after knowing how terrible the future would be for her.
Tsukino and Chiya had no objection to Hinata Hajime's suggestion.
It's easy for one person to be overwhelmed by both, so it's quite suitable for Hyuga Hajime, who has memories of the future, to focus on dealing with Enoshima Junko.
That being said, this is only a temporary action plan.
Because, whether it's Hyuga Hajime, or Tsukino and Chiya, they all share the same speculation—
"Junko Enoshima and Aurora may have some kind of connection."
When the topic came up, Tsukino and Chiya spoke with certainty.
Because for him, this was a fact that was almost certain.
It's so obvious. If they still can't see the connection between Aurora and Junko Enoshima by now, they're being a bit too slow.
"We just don't know what kind of connection exists between them."
Hajime Hinata nodded slightly in approval.
"Was it cooperation, exploitation, or was it Aurora's interest in Hope's Peak stemming from her perception of Junko Enoshima's actions because of that ability to connect to the future, or perhaps..."
Hajime Hinata did not continue speaking.
Its power is so great that it can draw in future grudges and transform them into bizarre puppets in the present timeline. What other extent can its power go besides this? This is something that even Hajime Hyuga, who now possesses all the talents of the Ultimate High School, cannot predict.
For Kamukura Izuru, whose original personality had been erased from Hinata, the unpredictable was what truly piqued his interest. In other words, it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
But for Hyuga Hajime right now... he would rather not have this unpredictability and only hope to resolve the issues he will face in the future smoothly.
Knowing the future or possessing all the Ultimate Talents doesn't mean being omniscient or omnipotent. After "anomalies" or similar events that didn't appear in the original future occurred on this timeline, the future has become unpredictable.
"In conclusion, we may encounter situations involving both parties again as we continue our operations."
After a brief pause, Hajime Hinata continued.
"If such a situation arises at that time, let's discuss it on a case-by-case basis then."
The information regarding Junko Enoshima and Aurora had been exchanged, and the important matters had been discussed. Hajime Hinata relaxed his shoulders slightly, leaning back in his chair in a more languid posture than before, looking much more gentle and relaxed than before.
"So, Tsukino and you are planning to go to the shrine next?"
“That’s right.” Tsukino and Chiya looked into those grass-green eyes and nodded slowly. “We’ll set off this afternoon. The shrine maiden is a friend of someone I know. According to her, she’s a very talented shrine maiden and might be able to offer a lot of help in dealing with strange occurrences.”
Tsukino and Chiya had mentioned this to Ohma Kokichi before during the Sarayashiki incident.
Tsukino and Chiya were still very curious about the shrine maiden recommended by that famous person in the world of calamity.
When Mr. Hachishiki sealed the doll that caused the Death Seal incident, he relied on the recitation of the Buddha's name, which had been purified by the 'Summer Purification' placed in the shrine.
Therefore, if one wants to replicate the situation at that time, or at least successfully seal Aurora, a similar spiritual tool would be needed.
For matters like this, consulting the shrine maiden is the most convenient option.
Besides, Tsukino and Chiya actually had even higher expectations for that shrine maiden.
Because that witch also seems to be connected to the world of calamity... so perhaps, if I'm lucky this time, I might eventually get a better and more permanent solution than "sealing Aurora".
For example... successfully "killed" that doll?
However, this expectation does involve the world of calamity. Although Tsukino and Chiya are not calamity messengers and have not joined any organization related to calamity, their mother is a church worker.
The church's long-standing principle has been to "deal with calamities and conceal their existence before they are discovered by ordinary people." In other words, the church does not advocate actively exposing calamities to the outside world.
Therefore... although they are not members of the church, Tsukino and Chiya currently have no intention of mentioning the calamity to Hinata Hajime.
However, it's none of his business how much Hinata Hajime, who will definitely see through what he's hiding, can figure out later.
Tsukino and Chiya happily stuffed the last piece of daifuku into their mouths, chewing it contentedly.
"Then I wish you good luck on your trip."
Hyuga Hajime, whom Tsukino and Chiya believed had definitely noticed that he was hiding something, did not press the matter, but simply smiled and offered his blessings.
"Based on what you've said before, Aurora is truly elusive. Until now, we've been too passive in dealing with her. This will give us some initiative."
"I hope so."
Tsukino and Chiya responded, then stood up to clean up the cardboard boxes and bags left over after they finished eating.
"Oh, right, Tsukino Kazu."
After discussing serious matters, the atmosphere between them returned to the familiar and relaxed state of friends. In this state, Hajime Hinata casually uttered something extraordinary.
"Actually... I've seen you in my memories from the future."
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Tsukino and Chiya sat in the car.
The black-haired boy had simple, pure white earphones in his ears, but the earphones connected to his phone didn't actually play any music; they only served to weakly isolate him from external sounds.
He leaned lazily against the bus seat, his wisps of hair gleaming slightly in the sunlight streaming through the window. The ever-changing streetscape outside kept disappearing and reappearing in his eyes as the bus moved, but in reality... Tsukino and Chiya weren't really paying attention to the scenery outside.
He was still thinking back to his last conversation with Hyuga Hajime that morning.
"Actually... I've seen you in my memories from the future."
This statement sounds rather strange.
He was Hinata Hajime's classmate, so it's perfectly reasonable and natural for him to appear in Hinata Hajime's memory.
However, since the Hinata Foundation has brought up this topic separately, it means that what should be taken for granted may not actually be so obvious.
Tsukino and Chiya fell silent at that moment, but he was not actually surprised by what Hinata Hajime said.
Because... after experiencing all that, he had already guessed about some things.
The reason why Tsukino and Chiya enrolled in Hope's Peak Academy was because Ohma Shokichi enrolled there.
In other words...
Tsukino and Chiya did not ask first about the details of how they met Hinata Hajime in his memories.
He simply followed his heart, first seeking confirmation from Hyuga Hajime about a question he had been pondering for quite some time—
"Then...did you not see the person 'Ouma Kokichi' in the memories you gained yesterday?"
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Author's Note: In this story, I've decided that Danganronpa 12 and V3 are indeed two different worlds... I don't know if I'll be proven wrong if there's ever a sequel, since there are still quite a few plot holes in V3... I can't say for sure, but this is how it's set up in this story. (Hands clasped together)
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