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Shuichi wasn’t sure how he’d put this to Junko Lightly. When the Fashionista first hired him to Investigate this he almost didn’t Believe it. I Mean, Someone poisoning Her with something that made her Cough up Flowers? There was no way that was True. It didn’t help that he wasn’t exactly a Big Fan of her either, but when she Marched into his Office with a Handful of Bloody Indigo Flower Petals, looking like she might Pass Out any second, Shuichi had no Choice. At least she was Paying him more than Enough for his Service.
However, as Shuichi investigated, he soon came up with something Unusual for him; Nothing. He couldn’t find any Possible Leads as to who would do this. The Only People Close to Junko was her Sister, who was away Training New Soldiers in the Military at the time of her Supposed Poisoning, and Members of Ultimate Despair besides two Former Suspects, Izuru Kamukura and Nagito Komaeda, but the Two had Alibis for that Day too. There was also Kokichi but He dropped out of Ultimate Despair a Long time ago, Plus he was Shuichi’s Roommate so he would’ve known if he did something already. All Enemies Junko had didn’t want anything to do with her, Talked about wanting her dead but Claimed they wouldn’t actually try to her, which considering the Past with Junko a Majority of them had Shuichi was certain it was Genuine, Or they were Dead like Haiji Towa who died of Semi-Natural Causes. Shuichi wasn’t sure of the Details but it seemed to have involved an Angry Mob of some sorts.
Everywhere he looked he didn’t seem to come up with Anything, No Clear Prime Suspects were able to be Found. Shuichi was at a Loss, Until he decided to look online for what may be the Cause of this, which is where he finally found a lead. However, it wasn’t one he expected.
“So, Any Updates? I won’t stop Bothering you until The Asshole who did this is Put the Fuck Down!” Junko yelled in Shuichi’s Office, making the Detective Wince as he looked for the Right Words, Junko waiting Expectantly. “Well, Yes, But The Update might not be one you’d like..” Junko Sighed Dramatically “Just get the Fuck on with it, Dick-Tective!” “A.. Alright..” Shuichi Began, “I Did some research online and i Found what is causing you to Cough up these Flowers.. Have you ever heard of Hanahaki Disease?”. Junko’s attention was caught by that, and she looked at Shuichi Confused “No..? Wait if it’s a Disease then did someone contaminate me or Something?!” “Well.. Yes and No. Before I go further I need to know if you’re prepared for any Information you could hear next. What i have to say isn’t.. That Easy to say.”.
Junko just Looked Confused and Frustrated, Sighing again “Like i said: Get. the. Fuck. on. With. it!”. Shuichi nodded “Hanahaki disease can’t be Transmitted like other Illnesses, it’s Born out of One Sided Love instead. It took some time but i think i know who might be the One this is Directed at..”. Shuichi reached into a Drawer in his Desk, Pulling out A Plastic Bag filled with the Bloody Flower Petals that would come from Junko. He slowly brought the Bag up to his Head, to show a Side-by-Side Comparison between the Flowers and his Hair. Junko’s Bitchy Persona Fell as she realized why he was doing such a Thing: The Flowers were the Same Color as His Hair.
“Woah.. You.. I…” “I Know it’s a Lot to take in.. Believe me, i’m still processing some of it myself..” Shuichi laughed Nervously, trying to bring down the Serious Tone Somewhat “I just have to wonder.. What could you possibly see in me?”. Junko switched to her Teacher Persona “Well, Logically Speaking, You were the Last Protagonist of Danganronpa ever. You Single Handedly Brought down all of Danganronpa with your so-called Truth and Hope, which arguably is the Most Despair Inducing thing ever.” She suddenly Switched to her Horny Persona “I Mean, that show was Running Before you even hit Puberty! And you just got it Cancelled like it was Nothing! So.. Despairing~..” Her Last words came out in a Moan, making Shuichi a bit Uncomfortable.
Junko switched to her Depressed Persona “Though, i have to ask, Do you even feel the Same way? I Mean, you probably hate such a Despairingly Worthless Person like me even more now, if just so you can Revel in me Dying from my Apparent Love for you..” “No, That’s Not True at all! You’ve done Horrible things, yes, but you don’t Deserve to die because of it.” Shuichi Averted his eyes “I’m.. Not sure how i feel about you yet, but it’s not Hatred, or even Indifference. I Don’t know how to Explain it. It’s not something that’ll cure your Disease.”.
Shuichi Hesitated “But.. Just Maybe.. It could become something that can. I’m not sure though..”. Looking back up he saw Junko looking at him with a Blank Expression, he worried that he might’ve said something Wrong or Upsetting to her before she suddenly let out a High Pitched and Childish Squeal. She Leaned over the Desk and Pulled Shuichi into a Hug, Smushing his Face into her Breasts which he decided not to Comment on. “Weally?! You’d do that fow me?! Thank woooo!” She had switched to her Cutesy Persona. “I-it’s Nothing, I'm happy to help in any way I can..” She Giggled Happy before glancing at the Clock. “Uh-oh! I has a Photoshoot soon! We can tawk water though okay?~” “Sure, that’d.. Be Lovely.” “Yaya! Byesies!~”.
She kissed Shuichi on the Cheek and skipped out of his Office, Leaving Shuichi Red-Faced but Oddly Excited for their next Encounter.