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Chihiro knew it. They were going to die here. But look to the bright side, no one else will, they thought. “Master all systems are down and you can get out, so why do you look afraid?” Alter Ego said.

A bang was heard and Chihiro looked up to see a machine gun from the ceiling then down, it was as they suspected. They were shot. He collapsed taking Alter Ego down with him. “Alter Ego, I need you to tell everyone what happened. However-“ Chihiro coughed “-No matter what happens remember I love you.” And with those words Chihiro died.

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Alter Ego ran as fast as they could out the door and to the dining hall, tripping occasionally. Once they arrived at the dining hall they already saw Sakura pulling on the windows. “Masters experiencing an error!” Alter Ego exclaimed,since they had no concept of death. Everyone turned to face the small robot then one another, unsure of what they meant. Before anyone could speak the tiny bot grabbed Sakura and ushered her to Chihiro’s dorm.

The rest of the class, taken by surprise soon followed. Once they arrived they saw the body of their classmate slumped against the drawer behind the bed.

“Systems Check. Windows and doors opening in 3,2,1.” A voice said probably the schools.

This is it! They were free! But at what cost?

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Metal fell everywhere causing a sense of panic for everyone as they cried and huddled, protecting their heads. The clanging raged on for a few more minutes before they heard the announcements say something they found odd. “One dead Fourteen remain. Please proceed out the windows seeing as how the doors are blocked.

Everyone hesitated but slowly and surely made an exit with Sakura heading out first to help others (Alter Ego because they’re short.) out because they were on the first floor.

Once everyone looked up they saw various family members -everyone’s family- and rushed to their families. However, two people no one recognized showed up and it became clear who they were here for.

Chihiro Fujisaki.
There was a robot much like Alter Ego but this one took on the appearance of a female not Chihiro. The smaller robot was held by a man who looked identical to Chihiro. “Mr. Taichi!” Alter Ego exclaimed moving towards him. “Master is experiencing an error!” They said tear-like liquid leaking from their eyes. Taichi cocked his head to the students “What do they mean? Does that mean they’re injured?” Taichi said. Everyone looked at each other and Kyoko stepped forward followed by Makoto and she whispered to him. “They’re not here any longer. We suspect they weren’t in any pain and left with only two regrets.” Kyoko turned away and Makoto stepped forward and finished, “seeing you two again.” Taichi held the small robotic grandchildren and cried.

Taichi was lost. His child was gone. How was anyone supposed to prepare for this? There was no way to. Death isn’t something you expect but time doesn’t wait. Life is like a butterfly he supposes. Beautiful while it’s there but always gone too soon. Now he begins to plan his child’s funeral. Maybe asking the kids they were with might be smart.

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The weeks before the funeral had passed by much quicker and more blank than any other weeks anyone there had experienced. Chiaki, Alter Ego, and Taichi looked inside the casket open before them. If you looked at Chihiro like this you would have thought he was only asleep, dreaming peacefully. But everyone here knew otherwise. The wake was like any other. People prayed,cried,offered condolences, and shared memories; but no matter how hard they tried, Class 78 couldn’t help but feel partially guilty. I mean, they had a bright future ahead of them and it all crumbled in an instant, for their sakes.

The funeral service was sad, as any other but this one was different. Taichi and the mini-people told stories of Chihiro, a fun energetic teen that Class 78 never got to see. Like one of how they once climbed onto the kitchen counter and then thought it was too high to get off of. No one could help but laugh at some of the stories. After a few from their family Mondo,Taka,Sakura,Aoi, and Celestia shared some as well. From training, to card games, to- well just chatting aimlessly. Everyone had some story to tell.

Taichi later began crying after the funeral however this time he wasn’t as sad. Hearing how many people his child made happy made him proud. More proud than anyone else could possibly feel.

Class 78 were now seniors in high school, going to class and keeping their classmate’s memory alive through a desk with pictures, notes, and candles as a memorial for Chihiro. Chiaki had been enrolled into Hopes Peak as well, she was thriving but still had Taichi, Alter Ego, and Usami or Monomi to help her.

Chihiro looked down from the clouds on their graduation day, seeing everyone happy and well made them smile. Their programs have helped so made people by now, Alter Ego had graduated in their place and Chihiro couldn’t wait to see them again.