In the shadowy depths of despair, Monokuma was birthed by the twisted genius of Junko Enoshima, a puppet designed to sow chaos and anguish among the unsuspecting. Together, they unleashed a brutal killing game upon Class 78th, a harrowing spectacle that seemed unstoppable. Yet, hope emerged from the ashes, embodied by Makoto, whose unwavering spirit ignited a flicker of resistance. With Kyoko's razor-sharp detective skills and Mukuro's shocking betrayal of her own sister, Junko, the tide turned. The game was halted, and both Junko and Monokuma faced their downfall. But the darkness was far from extinguished; Monokuma, now a rogue entity, had other plans. Junko's consciousness was cunningly transferred into a Monokuma AI, and together they plotted anew, manipulating the very students they had once tormented, transforming them into the remnants of despair.
Makoto, determined to save these lost souls, captured them and sought to rehabilitate the Remnants of Despair through the Neo World Program. However, Monokuma and Junko infiltrated this virtual realm, orchestrating yet another killing game, ensnaring the students in a web of despair that forced them to relive their darkest moments. But once again, their sinister plans crumbled, thwarted by the unexpected bravery of Hajime and Chiaki. With Junko permanently erased from existence and Monokuma fading into obscurity, years passed. Yet, the malevolent spirit of Monokuma lingered, manifesting in the form of Monokuma cubs, who secretly orchestrated a series of killing games from the shadows. Now, aligned with the enigmatic Tsumugi, they initiated a new game, abducting fifteen unsuspecting students.
As the students regained consciousness, they stumbled into the gym, where the robotic cubs awaited, their mechanical eyes gleaming with malice. Suddenly, Monokuma emerged from behind the podium, his wings unfurling dramatically, a sinister smile plastered across his face, flanked by his jubilant cubs.
"My adorable little cubs! You are all so incredibly cute! The only reason I endure your incessant antics is that you are just too precious! Even as the prologue drags on longer than it should, I can’t help but allow it because of your cuteness. In fact, the very first prologue was short only because you delightful little cutie-patooties weren’t around!" Monokuma declared, his voice dripping with mockery as he turned to the bewildered and anxious students, who exchanged glances filled with confusion and dread.
"Whoa... First of all, I’m no mere teddy bear. I am Monokuma! Show some respect! I am the headmaster of the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles! I demand that you, with your Ultimate-level talents, participate in a killing game!" The air crackled with tension as Monokuma's chilling proclamation echoed through the gym, setting the stage for a new chapter of horror and survival.