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[[caption-width-right:350:Lobby and character pixels by [[https://talentlessartblog.tumblr.com/ Tal]] ]]
->''Whether you’re wealthy or less fortunate, famed or unknown, business savvy or an industry newcomer, welcome to Hope’s Peak Academy! In celebration of our illustrious institution’s 50th anniversary, the globally renowned conglomerate Hope Incorporated has graciously decided to help us commemorate the occasion by establishing their first brick and mortar store.''
-->--'''Introduction.'''
''[[http://silent-despair-inc.tumblr.com/ Silent Despair Inc: Blood Money]]'' is a Discord [[JournalRoleplay roleplay]] that borrows themes from the original {{Visual Novel}} ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' where a group of talented individuals from [[ElaborateUniversityHigh Hope's Peak Academy]] are forced into a mutual killing game inside a store owned by the inexplicable and globally renowned organization known as Hope Incorporated.
Participation is via application only, and the RP is held entirely on Discord.
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!!''Silent Despair Inc: Blood Money'' contains examples of:
%%* AmateurSleuth
* AnyoneCanDie: It's the point of the game.
%%* BittersweetEnding
* BlackBlood: As per ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' tradition, the blood is rendered a stylistic neon pink.
%%* BodyOfTheWeek
%%* ChildrenForcedToKill
%%* CharactersDroppingLikeFlies
%%* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Happens on various occasions throughout the game.
* DarkSecret: Secrets could be bought from the student's personal stores.
%%* DevelopingDoomedCharacters
* EmptyChairMemorial: Even after a student dies, their podium remains during the class trials.
* EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether: They're all students of Hope's Peak.
%%* ForcedIntoEvil
%%* AHouseDivided
* HumansAreFlawed: Hope Incorporated started experimenting on the human brain to create superhumans.
%%* KangarooCourt
%%* KidsAreCruel
%%* MechanicalEvolution
%%* PublicExecution
%%* RidiculouslyHumanRobots
* TeenGenius: All the students since everyone was accepted into Hope's Peak Academy for being the best in their age.
%%* TimedMission
%%* ThereAreNoTherapists: Aside Kihaku Horikawa.
* TranslationConvention: The game is written in English but all characters are presumed to be speaking Japanese unless stated otherwise.
[[folder:Character tropes]]
HPA's prestigious 50th class. These 19 unlucky students will have the luxury of previewing Hope Inc's first brick and mortar store before it opens to the public.
Characters and descriptions belong to their respective players.
Artwork done by [[https://junbunn.tumblr.com/ Jun]]
!!Atsu Mozuna
!!!Super High School Level Vending Machine Placement Scout
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/atsuroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"There will always be part of ourselves that we leave at every meeting with another person!"'']]
Behind every vending machine’s location is a person and one of those is Atsu Mozuna! A girl who has a knack for choosing profitable spots, she strategically finds the best places for consumers to indulge their shopping towards these machines. No matter how rural of an area, there’s always a guarantee of survival which has led her name to sit atop of major corporates who eagerly wait for her next call. The continuous success in numbers eventually resulted in a series of Atsu’s placements in her hometown to go viral, reaching multiple newsletters as she no longer remained unknown to the nation. After Hope’s Peak Academy began researching the statistics of locations she had tipped in the past, they reached out to the girl, making her the SHSL Vending Machine Placement Scout.
Atsu is one of the masterminds of the killing game, as well as the culprit of Chapter 5 and 6, having shot Seichou Shirane and electrocuted Hisanobu Fubuki. She is saved by a vote, however, and ultimately survives the killing game.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* GenkiGirl
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone:
** For the longest time Atsu thought she started the killing game.
** In Chapter 5 she panicked and shot Seichou.
%%* NiceHat
%%* TenderTears
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Vitamin Jelly Drinks
%%!!B.B[=/=]Michiyo Sugai]]
%%!!!Super High School Level ASMR Chef
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bbroster.png]]
%%The mysterious master chef behind the popular channel Bake n’ Beats, ‘B.B.’ has brought a sense of calm to a hurried Japan through their series of relaxing cooking tutorials. Their baking videos wherein the viewer all but joins them in the kitchen have been topping charts for months, though no one has ever seen them in the flesh. Well, at least beyond their hands preparing everything from cakes and pies to more traditional dishes, of course. Guessing their identity became something of a meme shortly following their acceptance into Hope’s Peak.
%%B.B is one of the two victims of Chapter 3, having committed suicide by violating their motive. They were found dead crushed beneath a bookshelf.
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%%* CatSmile
%%* CookingDuel
%%* GreenEyedMonster
%%* HairDecorations
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* TeamChef
%%* YouthfulFreckles
!!Cape[=/=]Kurono Ooguro
!!!Super High School Level Costumist (Super High School Level Fear Inducer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/caperoster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"I don't know who I want to be."'']]
Cape is a costumist, famous for his web shop where he’s made a living selling both his quality work and his mysterious and unsettling persona. A lot of the charm that comes from his shop is through the sheer dedication to the character. As a result of this, seemingly nothing is known about him, including his name, age or birth date.
Cape survives the killing game.
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* {{Chuunibyou}}: Subverted. During prologue and chapter one, he puts on a fake Chuunibyou front to hide his true identity and personality.
* {{Cosplay}}: Cape wears a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Mimikyu]] themed outfit.
%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
%%* SafetyInIndifference
%%!!Diantha Engberg
%%!!!Super High School Level Speedskater
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diantharoster.png]]
%%Diantha Engberg is a young speed skater, known for travelling all over the world for competitions and events that display her talent. Her skills in the ice rink aren’t just fast though, as she also knows a variety of other tricks to show off as well. According to public record, the girl was born in the Netherlands and is half Dutch as well as half Japanese. Engberg is rumored to be representing the country she grew up in during the next Winter Olympics, but not before she starts attending Hope’s Peak Academy in Japan.
%%Diantha is one of the two victims of Chapter 3, killed for violating her motive.
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%%* EmotionlessGirl
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* FrozenFace
%%* GirlishPigtails
%%* TheStoic
%%!!Elliot Morgan[=/=]Elliot Sallow
%%!!!Super High School Level Bartender
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/elliotroster.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"Hey, punch me back. Punch me here."'']]
%%Mysteriously appearing from the depths of London’s nightlife, Elliot Morgan has been a loyal employee of the Queen’s Tavern for as long as anyone can remember. Despite legally being unable to consume the beverage until recent years, his creative mixtures and precise measurements have resulted in the creation of dozens of enticing new drinks that people detour to taste during their travels. Coupled with a kind character and a knack for entertainment, Morgan’s skill has been acknowledged by wine tasters and producers across the world.
%%Elliot commits suicide during the Chapter 5 trial, acting as a scapegoat for the true killer.
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%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* TheScapegoat: Chapter 5
%%* TallDarkAndHandsome
%%* YellowEyesofSneakiness
%%!!Flerida Belmont
%%!!!Super High School Level Illustrator
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fleridaroster.png]]
%%Flerida Belmont made herself known on various social media platforms, in an inexplicably short amount of time no less. While it could have been due to the exposure of one of her guardians, former Hope’s Peak Academy alumni Leo Avery as the Super High School Level Fashion Designer, she managed to make her own name into the industry of art. The world has fallen in love with her work on her accounts, and given the odds, there’s a chance that someone who is in a fandom of sorts has seen her work under the alias “strokeofcolour”. She has been known to have an art style that can fluctuate fluently with anything that she may draw to her design, including concept and abstract art alike. While any style of artwork is never like any other, Fleur brings something new to the table, and it’s no wonder she has people flocking to her social media, asking for various commissions. Her artwork has also been featured in various works in the real world, such as the hit horror manga series “Akuma no Akumu” (which was translated for Japanese release), children’s book “Au Supermarche”, and best selling drama novel “Repérer le Fleuriste”. Writers all over the world have been begging for her artwork to bring their stories to life, and she has been known to comply the best she can. Thus, this has brought her revenue like never before, and she hasn’t been planning on stopping any time soon. Even with her recent entry to Hope’s Peak Academy, she plans on still accepting commissions to those who are willing to be on the waitlist. Even if the waitlist is something that would be long and tedious, it was worth it coming from her.
%%Flerida is the culprit of Chapter 3, having unintentionally triggered Diantha Engberg's motive. She is caught and executed.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* HairDecorations
%%* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Once she realized what happened in Chapter 3.
%%* SirSwearsalot
%%* TheCutie
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
%%!!Hisanobu Fubuki
%%!!!Super High School Level Pastry Chef
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hisanoburoster.png]]
%%Hisanobu Fubuki, the young pastry chef of the famous Sakae Bakery, at your service! Born and raised in Hakone, Japan, he’s a well renowned individual among his patrons as the talented mastermind behind the unique and carefully designed breads, cakes and sweets that look as good as they taste. Although the bakery run by Shin’ichiro Sakae, his cousin, is small and easy to miss, his pastries are what reel customers both returning and new, sought for by plenty who wish to try his creations. Even though he’s often busy in the kitchen, he’s made his presence known within the humble store as the warm, upbeat, and welcoming young man who makes everything that’s sold from the heart.
%%Hisanobu is the victim of Chapter 6, found dead of unknown causes.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* CookingDuel
%%* HairDecorations
%%* HouseHusband
%%* NoblewomansLaugh
%%* TeamChef
%%* UnknownRival: B.B.
%%!!Katsutoshi 'Rune' Fukuyo
%%!!!Super High School Level TGC Player
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/katsutoshiroster.png]]
%%Katsutoshi ‘Rune’ Fukuyo is an 18 year old Japanese student known for being a controversial member in the Trading Card Game community, son of former Avacorp CEO Akio Fukuyo and the first Super Highschool Level TCG Player. As son of the former Avacorp CEO, Avacorp being known for their games such as the popular ‘Cards of History’ Trading Card Game, Rune is said to have been surrounded by games all of his life, though he didn’t start playing competitively until around 12 or 13 years old. He quickly became a skilled and quite cocky player, sometimes openly mocking his opponents in the middle of their game. What Rune may be known the most for is his interesting way of attaining his Super Highschool Level status. After winning a tournament that was being live streamed to half a million viewers, Rune took to the stage, drew all the attention to him and there and then declared himself the Super Highschool Level Trading Card Game Player, even though Hope’s Peak officials at the time claimed they had not yet considered the boy for such a title. However, he ended up being granted it.
%%Rune died to the Chapter 3 motive, sacrificing himself to save Hisanobu Fubuki.
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%%* AnimeHair
%%* Chuunibyou
%%* FriendlyRivalry
%%* LonelyRichKid
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
%%* StockShonenHero
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
!!Khal[=/=]Karan Kulkarni
!!! Super High School Level Merchant (Super High School Level Crime Lord)
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/khalroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"You make an interesting toy. I look forwards to breaking you."'']]
Making a serious impact on the commercial world, a boy going only by the pseudonym “Khal” is setting` industry standards like no other has in centuries. Known for his ability to buy and sell off anything one requests, the boy has made a name for himself by trading even the rarest of goods, having been rumored to have even sold a Van Gogh painting at some point in his relatively short career. Many celebrity names and faces have gone on record saying how reliable his service is, having presumably used it themselves. His skill in the art of trade, as well as the mystery of his true identity, thousands of people online attempting to match a name to his face, have helped cement Khal as one of, if not the most famous trader in the world.
Khal is the victim of Chapter 4, found dead of exsanguination.
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%%* AssholeVictim
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* KickTheDog
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
* ObviouslyEvil: He taught Atsu how to use a gun which led to Seichou's death. Slightly subverted with most of his interactions to those he tolerates. For example. Kihaku and Seichou.
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* PrettyBoy
!!Kihaku Horikawa
!!! Super High School Level Taiko Drummer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kihakuroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"Let it all out, friend."'']]
‘‘Your heart is a Taiko. Its beat, untamable.’’ is a phrase you will hear a lot coming from Kihaku Horikawa, the Ultimate Taiko Drummer. As the lead percussionist of Taikodou, the most popular kumi-daiko (taiko ensemble), he has performed all around the country and internationally at festivals, theatres, concerts and parties. All alongside the other five members of the group. However, what really boosted their popularity was their contribution at the more contemporary music festival: Don Don Japan Fest. Many say that Horikawa’s fusion of modern music and taiko created a whole new genre of its own; Neo-Taiko. If you are not too familiar with cultural or musical events, you may have heard of Dokihaku, ranked top 10 in various rhythm games. It is undeniable that Kihaku’s beat is perfect. Don’t let his calm demeanour fool you, for he will definitely pump his audience up when he is at the drums.
Kihaku is the culprit of Chapter 4, having stabbed Khal whilst under the effects of the motive. He is caught and executed.
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* BerserkButton: The word 'crybaby' triggered him into killing Khal.
%%* DissonantSerenity
%%* DullSurprise
%%* IdiotHair
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
!!Kossetsu[=/=]Akira Komatsu
!!!Super High School Level Graffiti Artist
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[[caption-width-right:230:''"The best minds in history normally have to leave part of themselves behind so they can be better and better the world. To really change shit, you have to change yourself first. You've gotta make yourself ready."'']]
While Kossetsu is a highly controversial figure in the world of graffiti, no one can deny their artistic genius. Seemingly appearing out of nowhere, Kossetsu gained instant fame due to the artistic skill and clever visualization within their first work, which was an anti-conformist piece spread across several trains of Tokyo’s subways. After that, their works began appearing all over the world, carrying messages of individuality, political criticism, and anti-corporatism, with most of their work identifiable by the use of skeletal motifs. The fiery, satirical voice within their art has made them many enemies, and, as a result, they have generally stayed hidden. Not much is known about them aside from the fact that they are from Japan.
Kossetsu is found injured in Chapter 2 via blunt trauma, but lives. They survive the killing game.
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* BetterToDieThanBeKilled: If authorities ever caught them.
* MilesToGoBeforeISleep: They've come to terms with their cancer.
* DoNotCallMePaul: They hate their surname, Komatsu, due to its association with their family and the business world.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: They mention their bad arm early in the game. It's where their cancer started.
%%* IneffectualLoner
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Somewhere very, very deep. In their core they still want to help others.
* NothingButSkinAndBones Kossetsu's physique is the result of their cancer and malnourishment.
%%* OnlyFriend: B.B.
%%* OnlyOneName
* PunnyName: 'Kossetsu' means broken bone which is a play on the fact they have bone cancer.
%%* SirSwearsAlot
%%* TookALevelInBadass
%%!!Mitama Takaki[=/=]Mina Kamiyama
%%!!!Super High School Level Art Appraiser (Super High School Level Lady Thief)
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mitamaroster.png]]
%%Typically, the name of an artist holds more weight in the professional world. The people who evaluate an art piece simply for its price are usually only doing their job. The name of one Mitama Takaki suddenly exploded into the news one day after exposing one supposed gallery of an ancient civilization as intricate fakes. While it seemed as if Mitama intended to leave this as an act of goodwill, the attention proved to be more than she expected to bring to life more of her other works and private life.
%%Mitama is the victim of Chapter 1, found dead of unknown causes.
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%%* DarkSkinnedRedhead
%%* PhantomThief
%%* SmartPeopleWearGlasses
%%* YellowEyesofSneakiness
%%!!Oliver Waters
%%!!!Super High School Level Screenwriter
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/oliverroster.png]]
%%Lights, camera, action: Oliver Waters was thrust into the spotlight after it came to public attention that a recent blockbuster movie, Where She Treads, was written by a foreigner — although, while many attributed the script’s more Lynchian aspects to his background, he has in fact lived in Japan his entire life. A fresh face in the film industry, many among the country’s audiences eagerly await his next brush with the big screen.
%%Oliver survives the killing game.
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%%* AndYouThoughtItWasAGame
%%* ButNotTooForeign
%%* InnocentBlueEyes
%%* PrettyBoy
%%!!Rikka Tsurugane [[spoiler:Miyagi Mittsuru]]
%%!!!Super High School Level Vaper (Super High School Level Narcotrafficker)
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rikkaroster.png]]
%%Maybe you’ve seen the baggy, dark figure skulking between buildings in Ginza, or loitering in the Shinjuku station — Rikka Tsurugane is a teen with too much time on his hands. Colors billowing from between his teeth, he waves, almost leering, at passerby and shows off his smoke tricks to anyone who cares to watch. The smoke moves almost like magic! All videos of Rikka’s tricks have gone viral whenever reposted, and are fairly new in the making — it’s only now that the masses are recognizing him as the SHSL Vaper! Apparently, Rikka handcrafts his own smoke juice, and freely travels to various lounges to try out new solutions. It was revealed recently that a device grafted against his torso can hold e-juice, so he doesn’t need a vape pen. Wow! What kind of dedication..?! Rikka’s recreational concoctions come in a myriad of pretty colors that can stain your tongue for a few hours. In online articles, Rikka is most well known for being the creator of opioid and corticosteroid solutions that can be inhaled — along with other beta formulas that can only be found at Kasuga Intensive Care, a private hospital in Shinjuku that he’s volunteered at for a few years.
%%Rikka survives the killing game.
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%%* ArtificialLimbs
%%* BlindingBangs
%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* DidYouGetANewHaircut
%%!!Seichou Shirane
%%!!!Super High School Level Hacker
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/seichouroster.png]]
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%%Seichou is the victim of Chapter 5, found dead of exsanguination.
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%%* IWasJustPassingThrough
%%* NerdGlasses
%%* NotGoodWithRejection
%%* StoicSpectacles
%%!!Setsuko Kagura
%%!!!Super High School Level Secretary
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/setsukoroster.png]]
%%Setsuko Kagura, 18, is one of Hope’s Peak’s brightest and most well-rounded students. She is the SHSL Secretary, known for her immaculate organizational skill, ability to handle massive workloads, and vicious charisma, which has garnered her a shockingly effective track record in climbing the corporate ladder. Despite her age, she has already worked on projects for various Fortune 500 companies, Venture Capitalists, and Tech Startups, all of which have sung her praises in helping them succeed.
%%Setsuko is the culprit of Chapter 1, having set a trap that electrocuted Mitama Takaki to death. She is caught and executed.
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%%* AloofDarkHairedGirl
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
%%* OfficeLady
%%* PickyEater
%%* ThePowerOfActing
%%!!Shizuka Hakoniwa
%%!!!Super High School Level Utaite
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shizukaroster.png]]
%%Making her grand debut at just the astounding age of 14, Shizuka Hakoniwa, or “miya☆” by her online alias, shines the brightest among all the various utaites in the Nico Nico Douga community. While starting off her career only in primary school, she operates mainly on social media but often appears in many concerts and live events. After sparking the attention of several other popular utaites online, she was granted quite a bit of exposure and gained an exceptionally large fanbase just overnight, and used this in order to build her career from the ground up. She is adored as an online sensation for her cute yet clear voice, and often accompanies her covers instrumentally, usually turning them into acoustic guitar and piano renditions. She also covers much more powerful songs such as “LUVORATORRRRRY!” and “＋♂”, making her voice much more stronger and mature sounding despite her signature feminine and cutesy vocals. From even her first song, Shizuka has notched the largest entourage on Niconico, her most popular cover having millions of views and an astounding amount of likes on mylist. Although her singing is the mainstage of her fame and popularity, it is also her bubbly personality and openness to her fans that makes her such a darling to her nation. With her outgoing personality, acting like a true friend to her fans, and her powerful, wide-ranged voice complimenting every song she comes across, it’s not a big surprise how she’s been marked down as one of greatest hits on the internet. If you’re an avid fan of J-Pop, Vocaloid, or other game related melodies, it’s most likely you’ve come across her song covers in your playlists! Even if there’s an original song that’s not your cup of tea, you can guarantee she’ll be turning every work out there on the media into a smash hit!
%%Shizuka is the culprit of Chapter 2, killing Tatsu Ito with a spiked whip. She is caught and executed.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* TheCutie
%%* GenkiGirl
%%* GirlyGirl
%%* PinkMeansFeminine
%%* RoseHairedSweetie
%%!!Tatsu Ito
%%!!!Super High School Level Urban Legend
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tatsuroster.png]]
%%If one were to look into the pattern of supernatural activity and the source of urban legends, Tatsu Ito’s name would mysteriously pop up relatively frequently. While only 19 years old, this teenage girl seems to be credited with the fabrication of multiple urban legends. Just a year ago, many of these local urban legends have been uprooted as hoaxes, but not only Tatsu but the entire community around this high school student insists on these legends’ validity. Recently Tatsu Ito had been recruited into Hope’s Peak Academy after appearing on the news, with many people proclaiming that entry should not be permitted to a phony like her.
%%Tatsu is the victim of Chapter 2, found tied to a tree, dead of exsanguination.
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%%* ActionGirl
%%* GenkiGirl
%%* ThePrankster
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Has purple hair.
!!Yves[=/=]Julienna van Onna
!!!Super High School Level Horror Writer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yvesroster.png]]
Yves is a popular writer in the horror genre, though she has dabbled in fantasy, romance, and science fiction. She published her first short story at 13 and has continued publishing frequently since then. She is best known for her novel Kizmet, which follows the story of a group of college students trying their best to survive the attacks of a vengeful demon. The novel stands out for consistent subversion of expectations, bordering on a horror parody while still keeping its sense of terror and dread. There was some controversy about the novel’s use of second person, but Yves firmly stands by her decision, insisting the novel wouldn’t be the same without her. Amongst fans, Yves is referred to as ‘the princess of horror’. This is due to her incredibly cute and girly fashion sense, frequently dressing up in classic or sweet Lolita. Due to her cute fashion sense and adorable physical appearance, Yves has become a bit of an idol to horror fanboys and has her own fanclub specifically dedicated to her.
Yves survives the killing game.
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* BreakTheCutie: Under the influence of the motive, she attempted to kill Atsu in Chapter 4.
%%* TheCutie
%%* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
%%* TheFashionista
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* PinkMeansFeminine
%%!!Min
%%!!!Super High School Level Moderator
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/minroster.png]]
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%%* HumbleHero
%%* TheCutie
%%* WhoYouGonnaCall
%%!!Monokuro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Robot
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monokurodefault_39.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"Hah, what’s the point of being civil to a bunch of good for nothing losers that are going to die anyways?"'']]
%%A black coal tit that works hard and judges harder.... Try not to cross her.
%%!!Monoshiro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Robot
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monoshirodefault_1.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"My name is Monoshiro! And I’m pleased to announce that from today onwards, I’ll be your coworker!"'']]
%%A white coal tit that loves to talk with clients. He's very efficient.
%%!!Dick
%%!!!Hope Incorporate Representative
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%%* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Chips
%%!!Monokuro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Sentient Android
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kuro_12.png]]
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%%* OfficeLady
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
%%!!Monoshiro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Sentient Android
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shiroroster.png]]
%%Monoshiro is one of the masterminds of the killing game. He is executed following a vote.
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%%* MysticalWhiteHair
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
[[/folder]]
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[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/entrance.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Lobby and character pixels by [[https://talentlessartblog.tumblr.com/ Tal]] ]]
->''Whether you’re wealthy or less fortunate, famed or unknown, business savvy or an industry newcomer, welcome to Hope’s Peak Academy! In celebration of our illustrious institution’s 50th anniversary, the globally renowned conglomerate Hope Incorporated has graciously decided to help us commemorate the occasion by establishing their first brick and mortar store.''
-->--'''Introduction.'''
''[[http://silent-despair-inc.tumblr.com/ Silent Despair Inc: Blood Money]]'' is a Discord [[JournalRoleplay roleplay]] that borrows themes from the original {{Visual Novel}} ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' where a group of talented individuals from [[ElaborateUniversityHigh Hope's Peak Academy]] are forced into a mutual killing game inside a store owned by the inexplicable and globally renowned organization known as Hope Incorporated.
Participation is via application only, and the RP is held entirely on Discord.
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!!''Silent Despair Inc: Blood Money'' contains examples of:
%%* AmateurSleuth
* AnyoneCanDie: It's the point of the game.
%%* BittersweetEnding
* BlackBlood: As per ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' tradition, the blood is rendered a stylistic neon pink.
%%* BodyOfTheWeek
%%* ChildrenForcedToKill
%%* CharactersDroppingLikeFlies
%%* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Happens on various occasions throughout the game.
* DarkSecret: Secrets could be bought from the student's personal stores.
%%* DevelopingDoomedCharacters
* EmptyChairMemorial: Even after a student dies, their podium remains during the class trials.
* EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether: They're all students of Hope's Peak.
%%* ForcedIntoEvil
%%* AHouseDivided
* HumansAreFlawed: Hope Incorporated started experimenting on the human brain to create superhumans.
%%* KangarooCourt
%%* KidsAreCruel
%%* MechanicalEvolution
%%* PublicExecution
%%* RidiculouslyHumanRobots
* TeenGenius: All the students since everyone was accepted into Hope's Peak Academy for being the best in their age.
%%* TimedMission
%%* ThereAreNoTherapists: Aside Kihaku Horikawa.
* TranslationConvention: The game is written in English but all characters are presumed to be speaking Japanese unless stated otherwise.
[[folder:Character tropes]]
HPA's prestigious 50th class. These 19 unlucky students will have the luxury of previewing Hope Inc's first brick and mortar store before it opens to the public.
Characters and descriptions belong to their respective players.
Artwork done by [[https://junbunn.tumblr.com/ Jun]]
!!Atsu Mozuna
!!!Super High School Level Vending Machine Placement Scout
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/atsuroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"There will always be part of ourselves that we leave at every meeting with another person!"'']]
Behind every vending machine’s location is a person and one of those is Atsu Mozuna! A girl who has a knack for choosing profitable spots, she strategically finds the best places for consumers to indulge their shopping towards these machines. No matter how rural of an area, there’s always a guarantee of survival which has led her name to sit atop of major corporates who eagerly wait for her next call. The continuous success in numbers eventually resulted in a series of Atsu’s placements in her hometown to go viral, reaching multiple newsletters as she no longer remained unknown to the nation. After Hope’s Peak Academy began researching the statistics of locations she had tipped in the past, they reached out to the girl, making her the SHSL Vending Machine Placement Scout.
Atsu is one of the masterminds of the killing game, as well as the culprit of Chapter 5 and 6, having shot Seichou Shirane and electrocuted Hisanobu Fubuki. She is saved by a vote, however, and ultimately survives the killing game.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* GenkiGirl
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone:
** For the longest time Atsu thought she started the killing game.
** In Chapter 5 she panicked and shot Seichou.
%%* NiceHat
%%* TenderTears
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Vitamin Jelly Drinks
%%!!B.B[=/=]Michiyo Sugai]]
%%!!!Super High School Level ASMR Chef
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bbroster.png]]
%%The mysterious master chef behind the popular channel Bake n’ Beats, ‘B.B.’ has brought a sense of calm to a hurried Japan through their series of relaxing cooking tutorials. Their baking videos wherein the viewer all but joins them in the kitchen have been topping charts for months, though no one has ever seen them in the flesh. Well, at least beyond their hands preparing everything from cakes and pies to more traditional dishes, of course. Guessing their identity became something of a meme shortly following their acceptance into Hope’s Peak.
%%B.B is one of the two victims of Chapter 3, having committed suicide by violating their motive. They were found dead crushed beneath a bookshelf.
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%%* CatSmile
%%* CookingDuel
%%* GreenEyedMonster
%%* HairDecorations
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* TeamChef
%%* YouthfulFreckles
!!Cape[=/=]Kurono Ooguro
!!!Super High School Level Costumist (Super High School Level Fear Inducer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/caperoster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"I don't know who I want to be."'']]
Cape is a costumist, famous for his web shop where he’s made a living selling both his quality work and his mysterious and unsettling persona. A lot of the charm that comes from his shop is through the sheer dedication to the character. As a result of this, seemingly nothing is known about him, including his name, age or birth date.
Cape survives the killing game.
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* {{Chuunibyou}}: Subverted. During prologue and chapter one, he puts on a fake Chuunibyou front to hide his true identity and personality.
* {{Cosplay}}: Cape wears a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Mimikyu]] themed outfit.
%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
%%* SafetyInIndifference
%%!!Diantha Engberg
%%!!!Super High School Level Speedskater
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diantharoster.png]]
%%Diantha Engberg is a young speed skater, known for travelling all over the world for competitions and events that display her talent. Her skills in the ice rink aren’t just fast though, as she also knows a variety of other tricks to show off as well. According to public record, the girl was born in the Netherlands and is half Dutch as well as half Japanese. Engberg is rumored to be representing the country she grew up in during the next Winter Olympics, but not before she starts attending Hope’s Peak Academy in Japan.
%%Diantha is one of the two victims of Chapter 3, killed for violating her motive.
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%%* EmotionlessGirl
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* FrozenFace
%%* GirlishPigtails
%%* TheStoic
%%!!Elliot Morgan[=/=]Elliot Sallow
%%!!!Super High School Level Bartender
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/elliotroster.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"Hey, punch me back. Punch me here."'']]
%%Mysteriously appearing from the depths of London’s nightlife, Elliot Morgan has been a loyal employee of the Queen’s Tavern for as long as anyone can remember. Despite legally being unable to consume the beverage until recent years, his creative mixtures and precise measurements have resulted in the creation of dozens of enticing new drinks that people detour to taste during their travels. Coupled with a kind character and a knack for entertainment, Morgan’s skill has been acknowledged by wine tasters and producers across the world.
%%Elliot commits suicide during the Chapter 5 trial, acting as a scapegoat for the true killer.
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%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* TheScapegoat: Chapter 5
%%* TallDarkAndHandsome
%%* YellowEyesofSneakiness
%%!!Flerida Belmont
%%!!!Super High School Level Illustrator
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fleridaroster.png]]
%%Flerida Belmont made herself known on various social media platforms, in an inexplicably short amount of time no less. While it could have been due to the exposure of one of her guardians, former Hope’s Peak Academy alumni Leo Avery as the Super High School Level Fashion Designer, she managed to make her own name into the industry of art. The world has fallen in love with her work on her accounts, and given the odds, there’s a chance that someone who is in a fandom of sorts has seen her work under the alias “strokeofcolour”. She has been known to have an art style that can fluctuate fluently with anything that she may draw to her design, including concept and abstract art alike. While any style of artwork is never like any other, Fleur brings something new to the table, and it’s no wonder she has people flocking to her social media, asking for various commissions. Her artwork has also been featured in various works in the real world, such as the hit horror manga series “Akuma no Akumu” (which was translated for Japanese release), children’s book “Au Supermarche”, and best selling drama novel “Repérer le Fleuriste”. Writers all over the world have been begging for her artwork to bring their stories to life, and she has been known to comply the best she can. Thus, this has brought her revenue like never before, and she hasn’t been planning on stopping any time soon. Even with her recent entry to Hope’s Peak Academy, she plans on still accepting commissions to those who are willing to be on the waitlist. Even if the waitlist is something that would be long and tedious, it was worth it coming from her.
%%Flerida is the culprit of Chapter 3, having unintentionally triggered Diantha Engberg's motive. She is caught and executed.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* HairDecorations
%%* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Once she realized what happened in Chapter 3.
%%* SirSwearsalot
%%* TheCutie
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
%%!!Hisanobu Fubuki
%%!!!Super High School Level Pastry Chef
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hisanoburoster.png]]
%%Hisanobu Fubuki, the young pastry chef of the famous Sakae Bakery, at your service! Born and raised in Hakone, Japan, he’s a well renowned individual among his patrons as the talented mastermind behind the unique and carefully designed breads, cakes and sweets that look as good as they taste. Although the bakery run by Shin’ichiro Sakae, his cousin, is small and easy to miss, his pastries are what reel customers both returning and new, sought for by plenty who wish to try his creations. Even though he’s often busy in the kitchen, he’s made his presence known within the humble store as the warm, upbeat, and welcoming young man who makes everything that’s sold from the heart.
%%Hisanobu is the victim of Chapter 6, found dead of unknown causes.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* CookingDuel
%%* HairDecorations
%%* HouseHusband
%%* NoblewomansLaugh
%%* TeamChef
%%* UnknownRival: B.B.
%%!!Katsutoshi 'Rune' Fukuyo
%%!!!Super High School Level TGC Player
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/katsutoshiroster.png]]
%%Katsutoshi ‘Rune’ Fukuyo is an 18 year old Japanese student known for being a controversial member in the Trading Card Game community, son of former Avacorp CEO Akio Fukuyo and the first Super Highschool Level TCG Player. As son of the former Avacorp CEO, Avacorp being known for their games such as the popular ‘Cards of History’ Trading Card Game, Rune is said to have been surrounded by games all of his life, though he didn’t start playing competitively until around 12 or 13 years old. He quickly became a skilled and quite cocky player, sometimes openly mocking his opponents in the middle of their game. What Rune may be known the most for is his interesting way of attaining his Super Highschool Level status. After winning a tournament that was being live streamed to half a million viewers, Rune took to the stage, drew all the attention to him and there and then declared himself the Super Highschool Level Trading Card Game Player, even though Hope’s Peak officials at the time claimed they had not yet considered the boy for such a title. However, he ended up being granted it.
%%Rune died to the Chapter 3 motive, sacrificing himself to save Hisanobu Fubuki.
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%%* AnimeHair
%%* Chuunibyou
%%* FriendlyRivalry
%%* LonelyRichKid
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
%%* StockShonenHero
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
!!Khal[=/=]Karan Kulkarni
!!! Super High School Level Merchant (Super High School Level Crime Lord)
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/khalroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"You make an interesting toy. I look forwards to breaking you."'']]
Making a serious impact on the commercial world, a boy going only by the pseudonym “Khal” is setting` industry standards like no other has in centuries. Known for his ability to buy and sell off anything one requests, the boy has made a name for himself by trading even the rarest of goods, having been rumored to have even sold a Van Gogh painting at some point in his relatively short career. Many celebrity names and faces have gone on record saying how reliable his service is, having presumably used it themselves. His skill in the art of trade, as well as the mystery of his true identity, thousands of people online attempting to match a name to his face, have helped cement Khal as one of, if not the most famous trader in the world.
Khal is the victim of Chapter 4, found dead of exsanguination.
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%%* AssholeVictim
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* KickTheDog
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
* ObviouslyEvil: He taught Atsu how to use a gun which led to Seichou's death. Slightly subverted with most of his interactions to those he tolerates. For example. Kihaku and Seichou.
%%* OnlyOneName
%%* PrettyBoy
!!Kihaku Horikawa
!!! Super High School Level Taiko Drummer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kihakuroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"Let it all out, friend."'']]
‘‘Your heart is a Taiko. Its beat, untamable.’’ is a phrase you will hear a lot coming from Kihaku Horikawa, the Ultimate Taiko Drummer. As the lead percussionist of Taikodou, the most popular kumi-daiko (taiko ensemble), he has performed all around the country and internationally at festivals, theatres, concerts and parties. All alongside the other five members of the group. However, what really boosted their popularity was their contribution at the more contemporary music festival: Don Don Japan Fest. Many say that Horikawa’s fusion of modern music and taiko created a whole new genre of its own; Neo-Taiko. If you are not too familiar with cultural or musical events, you may have heard of Dokihaku, ranked top 10 in various rhythm games. It is undeniable that Kihaku’s beat is perfect. Don’t let his calm demeanour fool you, for he will definitely pump his audience up when he is at the drums.
Kihaku is the culprit of Chapter 4, having stabbed Khal whilst under the effects of the motive. He is caught and executed.
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* BerserkButton: The word 'crybaby' triggered him into killing Khal.
%%* DissonantSerenity
%%* DullSurprise
%%* IdiotHair
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
!!Kossetsu[=/=]Akira Komatsu
!!!Super High School Level Graffiti Artist
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kossetsuroster.png]]
[[caption-width-right:230:''"The best minds in history normally have to leave part of themselves behind so they can be better and better the world. To really change shit, you have to change yourself first. You've gotta make yourself ready."'']]
While Kossetsu is a highly controversial figure in the world of graffiti, no one can deny their artistic genius. Seemingly appearing out of nowhere, Kossetsu gained instant fame due to the artistic skill and clever visualization within their first work, which was an anti-conformist piece spread across several trains of Tokyo’s subways. After that, their works began appearing all over the world, carrying messages of individuality, political criticism, and anti-corporatism, with most of their work identifiable by the use of skeletal motifs. The fiery, satirical voice within their art has made them many enemies, and, as a result, they have generally stayed hidden. Not much is known about them aside from the fact that they are from Japan.
Kossetsu is found injured in Chapter 2 via blunt trauma, but lives. They survive the killing game.
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* BetterToDieThanBeKilled: If authorities ever caught them.
* MilesToGoBeforeISleep: They've come to terms with their cancer.
* DoNotCallMePaul: They hate their surname, Komatsu, due to its association with their family and the business world.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: They mention their bad arm early in the game. It's where their cancer started.
%%* IneffectualLoner
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Somewhere very, very deep. In their core they still want to help others.
* NothingButSkinAndBones Kossetsu's physique is the result of their cancer and malnourishment.
%%* OnlyFriend: B.B.
%%* OnlyOneName
* PunnyName: 'Kossetsu' means broken bone which is a play on the fact they have bone cancer.
%%* SirSwearsAlot
%%* TookALevelInBadass
%%!!Mitama Takaki[=/=]Mina Kamiyama
%%!!!Super High School Level Art Appraiser (Super High School Level Lady Thief)
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mitamaroster.png]]
%%Typically, the name of an artist holds more weight in the professional world. The people who evaluate an art piece simply for its price are usually only doing their job. The name of one Mitama Takaki suddenly exploded into the news one day after exposing one supposed gallery of an ancient civilization as intricate fakes. While it seemed as if Mitama intended to leave this as an act of goodwill, the attention proved to be more than she expected to bring to life more of her other works and private life.
%%Mitama is the victim of Chapter 1, found dead of unknown causes.
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%%* DarkSkinnedRedhead
%%* PhantomThief
%%* SmartPeopleWearGlasses
%%* YellowEyesofSneakiness
%%!!Oliver Waters
%%!!!Super High School Level Screenwriter
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/oliverroster.png]]
%%Lights, camera, action: Oliver Waters was thrust into the spotlight after it came to public attention that a recent blockbuster movie, Where She Treads, was written by a foreigner — although, while many attributed the script’s more Lynchian aspects to his background, he has in fact lived in Japan his entire life. A fresh face in the film industry, many among the country’s audiences eagerly await his next brush with the big screen.
%%Oliver survives the killing game.
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%%* AndYouThoughtItWasAGame
%%* ButNotTooForeign
%%* InnocentBlueEyes
%%* PrettyBoy
%%!!Rikka Tsurugane [[spoiler:Miyagi Mittsuru]]
%%!!!Super High School Level Vaper (Super High School Level Narcotrafficker)
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rikkaroster.png]]
%%Maybe you’ve seen the baggy, dark figure skulking between buildings in Ginza, or loitering in the Shinjuku station — Rikka Tsurugane is a teen with too much time on his hands. Colors billowing from between his teeth, he waves, almost leering, at passerby and shows off his smoke tricks to anyone who cares to watch. The smoke moves almost like magic! All videos of Rikka’s tricks have gone viral whenever reposted, and are fairly new in the making — it’s only now that the masses are recognizing him as the SHSL Vaper! Apparently, Rikka handcrafts his own smoke juice, and freely travels to various lounges to try out new solutions. It was revealed recently that a device grafted against his torso can hold e-juice, so he doesn’t need a vape pen. Wow! What kind of dedication..?! Rikka’s recreational concoctions come in a myriad of pretty colors that can stain your tongue for a few hours. In online articles, Rikka is most well known for being the creator of opioid and corticosteroid solutions that can be inhaled — along with other beta formulas that can only be found at Kasuga Intensive Care, a private hospital in Shinjuku that he’s volunteered at for a few years.
%%Rikka survives the killing game.
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%%* ArtificialLimbs
%%* BlindingBangs
%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* DidYouGetANewHaircut
%%!!Seichou Shirane
%%!!!Super High School Level Hacker
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/seichouroster.png]]
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%%Seichou is the victim of Chapter 5, found dead of exsanguination.
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%%* IWasJustPassingThrough
%%* NerdGlasses
%%* NotGoodWithRejection
%%* StoicSpectacles
%%!!Setsuko Kagura
%%!!!Super High School Level Secretary
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/setsukoroster.png]]
%%Setsuko Kagura, 18, is one of Hope’s Peak’s brightest and most well-rounded students. She is the SHSL Secretary, known for her immaculate organizational skill, ability to handle massive workloads, and vicious charisma, which has garnered her a shockingly effective track record in climbing the corporate ladder. Despite her age, she has already worked on projects for various Fortune 500 companies, Venture Capitalists, and Tech Startups, all of which have sung her praises in helping them succeed.
%%Setsuko is the culprit of Chapter 1, having set a trap that electrocuted Mitama Takaki to death. She is caught and executed.
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%%* AloofDarkHairedGirl
%%* MustHaveCaffeine
%%* OfficeLady
%%* PickyEater
%%* ThePowerOfActing
%%!!Shizuka Hakoniwa
%%!!!Super High School Level Utaite
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shizukaroster.png]]
%%Making her grand debut at just the astounding age of 14, Shizuka Hakoniwa, or “miya☆” by her online alias, shines the brightest among all the various utaites in the Nico Nico Douga community. While starting off her career only in primary school, she operates mainly on social media but often appears in many concerts and live events. After sparking the attention of several other popular utaites online, she was granted quite a bit of exposure and gained an exceptionally large fanbase just overnight, and used this in order to build her career from the ground up. She is adored as an online sensation for her cute yet clear voice, and often accompanies her covers instrumentally, usually turning them into acoustic guitar and piano renditions. She also covers much more powerful songs such as “LUVORATORRRRRY!” and “＋♂”, making her voice much more stronger and mature sounding despite her signature feminine and cutesy vocals. From even her first song, Shizuka has notched the largest entourage on Niconico, her most popular cover having millions of views and an astounding amount of likes on mylist. Although her singing is the mainstage of her fame and popularity, it is also her bubbly personality and openness to her fans that makes her such a darling to her nation. With her outgoing personality, acting like a true friend to her fans, and her powerful, wide-ranged voice complimenting every song she comes across, it’s not a big surprise how she’s been marked down as one of greatest hits on the internet. If you’re an avid fan of J-Pop, Vocaloid, or other game related melodies, it’s most likely you’ve come across her song covers in your playlists! Even if there’s an original song that’s not your cup of tea, you can guarantee she’ll be turning every work out there on the media into a smash hit!
%%Shizuka is the culprit of Chapter 2, killing Tatsu Ito with a spiked whip. She is caught and executed.
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%%* BreakTheCutie
%%* TheCutie
%%* GenkiGirl
%%* GirlyGirl
%%* PinkMeansFeminine
%%* RoseHairedSweetie
%%!!Tatsu Ito
%%!!!Super High School Level Urban Legend
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tatsuroster.png]]
%%If one were to look into the pattern of supernatural activity and the source of urban legends, Tatsu Ito’s name would mysteriously pop up relatively frequently. While only 19 years old, this teenage girl seems to be credited with the fabrication of multiple urban legends. Just a year ago, many of these local urban legends have been uprooted as hoaxes, but not only Tatsu but the entire community around this high school student insists on these legends’ validity. Recently Tatsu Ito had been recruited into Hope’s Peak Academy after appearing on the news, with many people proclaiming that entry should not be permitted to a phony like her.
%%Tatsu is the victim of Chapter 2, found tied to a tree, dead of exsanguination.
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%%* ActionGirl
%%* GenkiGirl
%%* ThePrankster
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Has purple hair.
!!Yves[=/=]Julienna van Onna
!!!Super High School Level Horror Writer
[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yvesroster.png]]
Yves is a popular writer in the horror genre, though she has dabbled in fantasy, romance, and science fiction. She published her first short story at 13 and has continued publishing frequently since then. She is best known for her novel Kizmet, which follows the story of a group of college students trying their best to survive the attacks of a vengeful demon. The novel stands out for consistent subversion of expectations, bordering on a horror parody while still keeping its sense of terror and dread. There was some controversy about the novel’s use of second person, but Yves firmly stands by her decision, insisting the novel wouldn’t be the same without her. Amongst fans, Yves is referred to as ‘the princess of horror’. This is due to her incredibly cute and girly fashion sense, frequently dressing up in classic or sweet Lolita. Due to her cute fashion sense and adorable physical appearance, Yves has become a bit of an idol to horror fanboys and has her own fanclub specifically dedicated to her.
Yves survives the killing game.
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* BreakTheCutie: Under the influence of the motive, she attempted to kill Atsu in Chapter 4.
%%* TheCutie
%%* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
%%* TheFashionista
%%* ForeignExchangeStudent
%%* PinkMeansFeminine
%%!!Min
%%!!!Super High School Level Moderator
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/minroster.png]]
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%%* HumbleHero
%%* TheCutie
%%* WhoYouGonnaCall
%%!!Monokuro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Robot
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monokurodefault_39.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"Hah, what’s the point of being civil to a bunch of good for nothing losers that are going to die anyways?"'']]
%%A black coal tit that works hard and judges harder.... Try not to cross her.
%%!!Monoshiro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Robot
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monoshirodefault_1.png]]
%%[[caption-width-right:230:''"My name is Monoshiro! And I’m pleased to announce that from today onwards, I’ll be your coworker!"'']]
%%A white coal tit that loves to talk with clients. He's very efficient.
%%!!Dick
%%!!!Hope Incorporate Representative
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%%* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Chips
%%!!Monokuro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Sentient Android
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kuro_12.png]]
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%%* OfficeLady
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
%%!!Monoshiro
%%!!!Hope Incorporated's Sentient Android
%%[[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shiroroster.png]]
%%Monoshiro is one of the masterminds of the killing game. He is executed following a vote.
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%%* MysticalWhiteHair
%%* RedEyesTakeWarning
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