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This is strange. This is very... strange.

[The feed opens on a teenage boy who honestly doesn't look like the picture of health; his hair is a mess, his skin is pale, and even though he's sitting, his posture has a certain slump that doesn't exactly imply "physical strength". Still, even if Nagito Komaeda's body is frail, his mind is still sharp as a tack. ...Well, usually. Sometimes. Depends on the context? Well, it's sharp right now, and that's all that matters.]

[He's silent for a few moments, apparently in deep thought.]

[The first and most obvious conclusion is that this is another ploy by Monobear. Last night, he'd watched the end of the third trial and went to sleep, troubled somewhat by what had happened... and now, not even twenty-four hours later, Monobear had dropped him in a Pokémon region of all places? Was this the motive? If so, why didn't he wait for someone to commit murder on their own first? Honestly, Komaeda can't think of any possible way Monobear could make despair out of the Pokemon world; even if he tried to corrupt it, it would only affect the people who have a strong emotional attachment to the originals. Komaeda could think of no one who might know them except Nanami and himself -- Nanami didn't seem like the killer type, and Komaeda honestly wasn't attached enough to care one way or the other. He honestly couldn't even recall the name of the bull thing he'd been given as a starter.]

[Speaking of Nanami... where is everyone? Komaeda had already tried looking through the network, which raised even more questions. If, again, it was Monobear who did all this, why would he go to the effort of writing so many different entries? Why were there actual people with varied personalities, and not an army of Monobears?]

[...Actually, the bear hasn't shown his face on anything at all so far. And quite honestly, that alarms Komaeda more than if it had. Had something... happened to them? Komaeda plans to find out. Depending on the reaction of the masses, who may be either Monobear's fabrications or real people, he'll get to the bottom of this mystery, just like all the others. First order of business: figure out what's happened outside.]

Oh, I should probably introduce myself...

Nagito Komaeda. That's my name.

Anyhow... has anyone here heard of Hope's Peak Academy? Please tell me what you know.

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I would assume so...this place is strange in many ways.

[For example, there is a factor called timelines involved here...and as we have just seen, they can really impact a person.]

I'm afraid that I...can't be of much help regarding that, though. The mastermind.

Don't worry about it. If you don't know, you don't know.

[Komaeda smiles at her. He doesn't expect that finding the answers will be easy, but he also has no desire to criticize Maizono if she can't be of use. Really, this setback just means that he has to work a bit harder...]

[Sayaka would have returned the smile, but she's barely containing her emotions as it is. Therefore, she addresses a question of her own, as to change the topic that she's lacking in knowledge in comparison to the rest of her classmates.]

...Since you've spoken to Naegi-kun prior, I'm assuming that he's already told you about Johto?

[In the event that Komaeda did have any questions regarding that, then she would definitely be able to be of use.]

Told me what about Johto? It seems like there's quite a lot to learn about this place.

[Multiple people have told him multiple things, Maizono; you'll have to be a bit more specific than that.]

[She...walked right into that one.]

Indeed there is...well, he's told you about the journey you're supposed to be going on with your Pokémon, right? The gym challenges?

[She kinda did.]

Yes, I know about that.

[He partially already knew, and Nanami confirmed it. But he doesn't need to go into that much detail for Maizono. If she thinks Naegi told him, it's not that big of a deal.]

I see...as to be expected of Naegi-kun. He's pretty helpful, isn't he?

Very helpful. [Komaeda can't disagree with that.]

He's also quite keen to make friends, I noticed.

[She laughs slightly, giving a nod. At least they're having a more decent conversation now than they had before.]

Yes, that sounds just like him...I'd even say he was the peacemaker of our group.

[Like when he tried to intervene in a potential fight between Togami and Oowada, and consequently ended up getting his lights knocked out. Good times.]

I thought so...! He seemed like the kind of person who could easily get people to rally around him, for all the right reasons. I don't know him that well, but his hope looks strong already.

Mm, he does have a lot of hope, I think. He always was optimistic and always managed to make me feel better.

I apologise if this is too personal, but what exactly is his talent? I'm sure it must be something extraordinary.

Um...you mean Naegi-kun didn't tell you?

[If Naegi himself didn't share his talent, then Sayaka's unsure of whether or not she should. After all, there had to have been a good reason, right?]

No... we moved onto other topics, and I never thought to ask, but now I'm curious! I'd like to know the exact talent of someone as remarkable as him!

[He was too busy talking about that mastermind.]

[...Oh. Well. That's...reasonable, she supposes, and it's not quite a talent needing secrecy so she finally relents.]

Mm...well, he was admitted through Hope's Peak entrance lottery, so he's Super High-School Level Good Luck.

[...Oh.]

[Komaeda is silent for a moment.]

...So you're telling me... that he got in because of a random drawing? [And he just happened to be totally awesome???]

[Komaeda, no.]

Yes, that's correct.

[I think you mean Komaeda yes.]

What a coincidence! Such a hopeful person like him deserves to be in Hope's Peak, without a doubt, but he got in from a random drawing! What are the odds of that?

[KOMAEDA NO]

Um...that is why he's called Super High-School Level Good Luck. The odds were very slim, but he managed to get the winning ticket.

I'm glad that at least one lottery-drawn student deserves their spot on the roster. Of course, it will never make up for my shortcomings, but he definitely belongs at Hope's Peak.

Are you saying that...you're also Super High-School Level Good Luck?

Yes, but unfortunately... I'm not at his level.

I'm not even at the average student's level.

[He smiles, and wow that got really unsettling really fast.]

Compared to the rest of my classmates, or even society at large, I'm really just trash.

[...What.]

Ah...is that so? Don't you think you might be exaggerating a bit...?

Not particularly. I really am worthless...

...

[Well, she has no idea what to say in response now...this conversation is something.]

Mm, if you...say so.

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