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[Sonia has gone through so much grief, terror and confusion that when she first woke up, she needed a good long cry, some pacing, and then pinching herself several times to make sure she was awake.

None of that shows when she finally uses the device and speaks out.]

Excuse me, may I have your attention? This is Sonia Nevermind, calling out to all residents of Jabberwock Island. If you can hear me, I am currently at the school building. I am alive and well…

[Which makes her pause. Why IS she alive and well, considering what just happened? But this is no time for fear or panic. After the explosion, she has to make sure her fellow students - no, her friends are okay. That must always come first, no matter what trick Monokuma is playing this time.]

We should all meet up immediately. I’m sure we can figure out what’s happened if we all stick together. I am inside the library, so you don’t have to do an extensive search. I will be patiently waiting to hear from you. I would deeply appreciate it if you contacted me as soon as possible. Until then…

… They have such extensive books about serial killers! I haven’t found any about Genocider Syo or Kira Kira-chan, but the volumes on other heroes of justice is absolutely hella cool! So I have plenty of time to kill with them!

Get it? Kill?

[For those interested in action, you can find her in the library as stated, going through the books.]

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[This was too cruel, even for Mokokuma. She can't stop it, the tears are coming. She hiccups, and then hugs the tablet close, unable to control herself for now.]

Tanaka-san! You're alive!

[She falls to her knees, holding the tablet as it if it were him.]

Y-You're alive...

[Gundam watches her for a moment, mouth pulling into a frown. He was... well, he was Gundam Tanaka, but even he was swayed when he saw a woman driven to tears.]

Sonia-san, I am on my way.

[With a loud dramatic slam, a few minutes later, the door to the library opens and Gundam is there in a flurry.]

It is complicated, My Dark Lady...

[If she heard him, it's not clear, as she's repeating 'you're alive' over and over, as if trying to confirm it. But her head jerks up when she hears the door open.

She'd lost so many people. It seemed as if every time she got close to someone, they were taken away. Yet there he stands. As if nothing ever happened.

She throws the tablet to the side - causing a librarian NPC to clear her throat angrily - and runs toward him, intending to hug him and perhaps never let go.]

Tanaka-saaan! It's you! I-It's really you!

My Lady...

[What are library rules? Gundam doesn't know how to keep his voice down. He stops her from hugging him however, putting his bandaged hand out so she won't touch his skin.]

The poison! I must not, you know this. However, I must explain! This is the Afterlife, My Dark Lady. Do not tell me you were...

[She's not even offended by the poison remark and the shove. It just proves this is really him. She chokes, smiling through her hot tears.]

D-Does this mean Togami-san is alive, and Teruteru-san, and -

[Then the word hits her like a firetruck.

Afterlife.]

... Eh? After... life?

They are not here, but they may arrive.

Yes! The Afterlife, My Lady, The Plane On Which Spirits Exist. Outside of the Mortal Coil, we lie here.

... N-No...

[That bright light. The heat. The pain. Waking up here-]

No, that can't... We can't have just..

Y-You told us to live... And I was trying so hard. I-I'm so sorry...

[He grasps her hand in his bandaged one then, looking her in the eye.]

If you tried your best, Sonia-san, that is all you could have done.

Now, tell me. Who killed you?

[Not a hypocrite or anything okay.]

[With her free hand, she tries to wipe her face. As tempting as it is to cry and scream, the leader within her urges her to speak.]

We... The last thing I remember... We were all together in the lobby... Komaeda-san was talking dangerously, so we agreed we had to restrain him. He was going on about a traitor. He said he'd do anything to expose them. We kept trying to tell him that there couldn't possibly be a traitor, but he said if the traitor wouldn't come forward, than he would destroy all the islands.

And then... there was this giant noise... I'm not exactly sure what happened. It was loud, and hot, and... then I was here.

Summoning magic, perhaps...

[He gives her hand a squeeze, looking thoughtful.]

I did not know Komaeda was skilled in such arts. I should have paid more heed to him.

[She stares at his hand. She can feel him. How can they be dead?]

There isn't a traitor. There can't be. Everyone was just doing what they could to survive. Everyone...

[She clasps his hand in both of hers.]

I'm just... so happy... to see you again, Tanaka-san.

And I you, My Dark Lady!

Even under the circumstance, it is a pleasure.

[Hiccup, sniffle. She smiles, though it's a bit weak, given the circumstances.]

After life or not... I'm going to keep doing as you commanded! I will live! I will do everything it takes to live!

And I shall help you! Shall I show you around this place? It has been... months since I arrived.

Months?!

But you only just...

[Nope. Not going to think about it. Because he didn't die. He's alive. He's right there.]

If you wouldn't mind.

[He'd offer her his arm, like a gentleman, but the poison... So he just keeps his grip on her hand.]

Where shall we go first? There is much to see!

Hmmm... well, I woke up in the forest, so we can cross that off.

[Which reminds her.]

How did we come across these uniforms? They're 'hella sweet'!

The forest is alive with The Dark Beasts of The Afterlife. It is quite wondrous.

The cafeteria, perhaps? You have already found the library.

[Pause.]

Ah, yes... they are the mandatory wear of This Place...

The cafeteria's fine! All of that crying dried me up...

[She looks him up and down, inspecting his 'new attire'.]

It looks really nice on you, but to be honest, I prefer your scarf. It was just so 'you', Tanaka-san.

Yes... I miss it as well. And not simply for the +30 Defense it allows me.

[His neck is sensitive okay.]

Perhaps I could find something to replace it.

I hope so. I don't think you can put any of your cute animals in these clothes!

[Or could he? Now she's actually leaning in closer, inspecting him thoroughly for any signs of squeaking lumps.]

Only one, My Lady!

[He opens his blazer to reveal "Star Destroyer Greyfox" Sun-D very "alive" and well.--- Though she does seem to have angel wings on her back now.]

[Any remaining sadness is gone in that second. She gasps, and rocks on her heels.]

Sun-D! You're okay! Oh, this is wonderful, absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy I could cry all over again!

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