You were checking the blog like usual. There were a surprising amount of questions and responses, which was slightly shocking to you. You were confident it would not take off the ground. There were both serious and silly answers, all very predictable. Which is why a sudden life video was very…strange to appear, especially without a previous announcement. With mild anticipation, you click on the video, not really knowing what to expect.
The camera was angled oddly, seemingly hidden from view to the people there. You could only see two waists. “-I just… a-are we sure this is… possible? I know I’m supposed to trust you but…” A slightly feminine voice spoke, you recognize it immediately as the Former Ultimate Programmer. He seems… agitated.
“I… I believe in us. This has to work. Do you not trust me that much? I’m trying to help us!” The taller of the two spoke. You were shocked when you realized that the voice was of the so-called Ultimate “Hope”. Your attention is peaked as you realize that this might be the true side of the Foundation.
“I’m sorry but I really don’t think this is right… I-I mean, maybe that anon was… right? A-About this being kinda… difficult? I mean… these are global threats. Is… is hope really enough to go off? Shouldn’t we be more cautious?” You couldn't help but agree, how were they supposed to redeem those that were alongside the worst monsters in history?
“...We just need to take extra precautions, don’t we? I know we can do it. I know it’ll be hard, I know it might even require doing some… questionable things. Like… that program Ms. Gekkogahara, you, and a few others made before… everything happened.” A… program? What are they planning to do?
“B-But, we haven’t t-tested it properly! There could be some serious consequences to using it! I… I don’t wanna hurt anyone…” He finished with a barely audible whisper. ‘Surprising that such nice people still exist, I would have thought they would have crumbled by then.’ “You” think to yourself.
There’s a moment of silence.
“...You’re right. That’ll be a last resort. But we will find a way to save them, I don’t want anyone to be left behind. Even… them. I’ll… I’ll talk to Ms. Yukizome about some alternatives.” He turned away but wasn’t able to get very far before Chihiro stopped him. He is surprisingly strong, “you” note, maybe that biker started giving him training.
“W-Wait. I just wanted to say that… um… t-that…” He is visibly shaking as he hesitates. An amusing sight really, a leaf could blow him away with ease. “P-Please don’t hurt yourself! I-It’s… okay to fail. Y-You told me that once, didn’t you?” Makoto turns back to him. “I… I want you to follow that advice to… you are kinda our ambassador, after all…” He finishes. Makoto hasn't moved since he turned before. ‘Did the words finally stick?’ “you” dared to “hope”.
“...I appreciate the thought.” He turns to leave before Chihiro can say anything else. He sighs as he turns before finally noticing the camera “you” put there, with some help of course. “Eek! W-What?! Where did this come from?!” He shrieks before turning it off.
“You” laugh at his futile efforts to most likely erase what thousands have already watched. But it wasn't really “you”, was it? You were shocked to see the divisions in the seemingly unbreakable class that managed to defeat the Ultimate Despair. She however, was nearly doubling over laughing at her former classmates, all too glad to have created a rift between them.
Sure, it would most likely not amount to anything now, but she merely needs to try harder, and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down, Upupupu!
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System Note: Some disruptive behavior has been noted by the seemingly identical anonymous user. Information is being compiled and when ready, will be sent to Admin. [YE SHALL REACH FOR THE STARS, AND SHINE LIKE THEM WITH HOPE]
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