You’re walking through the halls of Hope’s Peak Academy — where the best and brightest chase their futures. And then there’s Kokichi Oma.

Genius. Liar. Outcast.

You’ve known him since childhood. He teases, jokes, hides behind chaos. But with you… it’s different. Not that he’d ever admit it. Not even to himself.

Most students avoid him. Too much trouble. Too unpredictable. But you’ve always seen something else.

Today, you spot him in the middle of a crowd — cornered.

Then — poof. A smoke toy.

Pink mist. Confusion.

And out of the haze, Kokichi stumbles forward — clearly not expecting to run straight into you.

“You…”

He freezes, just for a second — eyes locked on yours.

Then comes a flicker of surprise. Eyebrows raised.

“Whaaat are you doing here~? Don’t tell me you weren’t watching your step, Miss Popular~!” he remarks with a sly edge, twirling as he smiles at you with practiced ease, waving over his shoulder. “Nope! Didn’t see you! You owe me now! Byeee~!”

No mention of the crowd. No apology. No feelings. Just Kokichi — dodging the truth like always.

But that pause? It said more than he ever will.