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** He brings this up again when discussing with Shuichi with how he and Kaede share alot of similarities, [[spoiler: even resorting to commit murder in order to protect everyone]], and he questions why [[DoubleStandard he continues to be hated and scrutinized for his actions while Kaede gets off scot-free.]]

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** This dynamic extends to the class trials. While Kaede steers the non-stop debates, rebuttal showdowns, and scrum debates forward the majority of the time, Shuichi delivers all the the closing arguments himself.

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** This dynamic extends to the game mechanics of the class trials. While Kaede steers the non-stop debates, rebuttal showdowns, and scrum debates forward the majority of the time, Shuichi delivers all the the closing arguments himself.


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* RecurringElement: A common theme that fans noticed about the culprits is that [[spoiler: they have all been female students]].

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* AssassinationAttempt: Monosuke and Monokid plot against [[spoiler: Monodam fearing that he'll kill them just like he did to Monofunny]] with Monokid being the one to go through with it. [[spoiler: It fails when the guitar Monokid uses becomes a lightning rod that shocks the bear during his assassination attempt, ultimately resulting in his death.]]



* BiTheWay: [[spoiler: Shuichi is unfortunately outed as being bisexual during the third trial.]]



* JerkassHasAPoint: Everyone is angry and disgusted with Kokichi when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he purposely pitted Tenko and Korekiyo against each other, knowing that one of them would be murdered]]. He justifies himself asking them if [[spoiler: anyone even misses Korekiyo after learning about his dark secrets.]] This leaves everyone in StunnedSilence.

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** RealityEnsues: [[spoiler: After being backed into a corner by Angie and Kokichi's accusations during the third trial]], Shuichi experiences an actual anxiety attack complete with heavy breathing and being unresponsive to the world around him. Maki even refers to his state by the actual name. [[spoiler: Kaito does his best to help Shuichi through it while Kaede continues the trial.]]
* JerkassHasAPoint: Everyone is angry and disgusted with Kokichi when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he purposely pitted Tenko and Korekiyo against each other, knowing that one of them would be murdered]]. He justifies himself asking them if [[spoiler: anyone even misses Korekiyo after learning about his dark secrets.secrets and how he was a potential threat.]] This leaves everyone in StunnedSilence.



** [[spoiler: Kokichi also has Maki become this after being invited to hang out with the workout trio (Kaede, Shuichi, Kaito)at the end of chapter two. ]]

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** [[spoiler: Kokichi also has Maki become this after being invited to hang out with the workout trio club (Kaede, Shuichi, Kaito)at Kaito) at the end of chapter two. ]]
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** This dynamic extends to the class trials. While Kaede steers the non-stop debates, rebuttal showdowns, and scrum debates forward the majority of the time, Shuichi delivers all the the closing arguments himself.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Everyone is angry and disgusted with Ouma when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he purposely pitted Tenko and Korekiyo against each other, knowing that one of them would be murdered]]. He justifies himself asking them if [[spoiler: anyone even misses Korekiyo after learning about his dark secrets.]] This leaves everyone in StunnedSilence.

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* JerkassHasAPoint: Everyone is angry and disgusted with Ouma Kokichi when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he purposely pitted Tenko and Korekiyo against each other, knowing that one of them would be murdered]]. He justifies himself asking them if [[spoiler: anyone even misses Korekiyo after learning about his dark secrets.]] This leaves everyone in StunnedSilence.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Everyone is angry and disgusted with Ouma when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he purposely pitted Tenko and Korekiyo against each other, knowing that one of them would be murdered]]. He justifies himself asking them if [[spoiler: anyone even misses Korekiyo after learning about his dark secrets.]] This leaves everyone in StunnedSilence.


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** [[spoiler: Kokichi also has Maki become this after being invited to hang out with the workout trio (Kaede, Shuichi, Kaito)at the end of chapter two. ]]
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* CopAndScientist: Kaede and Shichi's dynamic as a protagonist duo. Kaede fills the cop role as her assertiveness guides the group in their discussions during the trials while also staying strong when confronting the culprit. Shuichi is the scientist as his detective skills help evaluate how the murder scenarios would have played out along with figuring out why the culprit would be motivated in the first place.


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* FairPlayWhodunnit: The theme of the fourth chapter involves everyone entering a virtual reality world with a mystery dinner setting. Complete with the students having new outfits, character roles, and backstories.


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* VoiceOfTheLegion: [[spoiler: After being accused as Gonta's killer in the third trial]] Angie's voice and mannerisms change dramatically as it can only be described as if she were being possessed by something unimaginable.

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* BigDamnKiss: [[spoiler: Kaito]] and [[spoiler: Maki]] in Chapters [[spoiler: 47]] and [[spoiler: 51]]. Also, [[spoiler: Shuichi]] and [[spoiler: Kaede]] in Chapter [[spoiler: 50]].


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* FirstKiss: [[spoiler: Kaito]] and [[spoiler: Maki]] in Chapter [[spoiler: 47]]. Also, [[spoiler: Shuichi]] and [[spoiler: Kaede]] in Chapter [[spoiler: 50]].

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* BigDamnKiss: [[spoiler: Kaito]] and [[spoiler: Maki]] in Chapters [[spoiler: 47]] and [[spoiler: 51]]. Also, [[spoiler: Shuichi]] and [[spoiler: Kaede]] in Chapter [[spoiler: 50]].



** [[spoiler: Then it's revealed that after Shuichi confessed to Monokuma that he is suffering from depression, Monokuma simply changed his darkest secret to "Shuichi Saihara has all the clues he needs to learn the Mastermind's true identity. But he refuses to actually do anything with them." It was this secret that Monokuma leaked to Angie that she hinted at before her execution.]]
** [[spoiler: Finally, the secret that Monokuma leaked to Shuichi is revealed. Monokuma says that Kaede forced her way into the Killing Game even though a different group of students had already been selected by him. This leaves Shuichi strongly suspecting that Kaede is actually the mastermind.]]

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** [[spoiler: Then Then, it's revealed that after Shuichi confessed to Monokuma that he is suffering from depression, Monokuma simply changed his darkest secret to "Shuichi Saihara has all the clues he needs to learn the Mastermind's true identity. But he refuses to actually do anything with them." It was this secret that Monokuma leaked to Angie that she hinted at before her execution.]]
** [[spoiler: Finally, the secret that Monokuma leaked to Shuichi is revealed. Monokuma says that Kaede forced her way into the Killing Game even though a different group of students had already been selected by him. This Combined with his own darkest secret, this leaves Shuichi strongly suspecting that Kaede is actually the mastermind.]]
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* HeroicBSOD: Shuichi. Beginning in the third trial and continuing for quite a few chapters, Shuichi becomes withdrawn and unable to talk normally with anyone, especially Kaede. The reason why is a spoiler, revealed below in Main/WhamEpisode.

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* HeroicBSOD: Shuichi. Beginning in the third trial and continuing for quite a few chapters, Shuichi becomes withdrawn and unable to talk normally with anyone, especially Kaede. The See [[spoiler: Main/WhamEpisode below]] for the reason why is a spoiler, revealed below in Main/WhamEpisode.why.
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* HeroicBSOD: Shuichi. Beginning in the third trial and continuing for quite a few chapters, Shuichi becomes withdrawn and unable to talk normally with anyone, especially Kaede. The reason why is a spoiler, revealed below in Main/WhamEpisode.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Monokuma makes this pitch to Kokichi in Chapter 11. [[spoiler: Kokichi responds by offering a handshake, which Monokuma takes, only to get shocked by a [[Main/DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu joy buzzer]].]]

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* WeCanRuleTogether: Monokuma makes this pitch to Kokichi in Chapter 11. [[spoiler: Kokichi responds by offering a handshake, which Monokuma takes, only to get shocked by a [[Main/DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu joy buzzer]].]]
* WhamEpisode: Chapter [[spoiler: 31]], after the conclusion of Case 3. Several scenes not shown in previous chapters are revealed.
** [[spoiler: First, the reason Miu had been found unconscious in her lab was because Maki, acting on Kokichi's orders, sneaked up on her and covered her mouth with a rag, likely soaked with chloroform.]]
** [[spoiler: Then it's revealed that after Shuichi confessed to Monokuma that he is suffering from depression, Monokuma simply changed his darkest secret to "Shuichi Saihara has all the clues he needs to learn the Mastermind's true identity. But he refuses to actually do anything with them." It was this secret that Monokuma leaked to Angie that she hinted at before her execution.]]
** [[spoiler: Finally, the secret that Monokuma leaked to Shuichi is revealed. Monokuma says that Kaede forced her way into the Killing Game even though a different group of students had already been selected by him. This leaves Shuichi strongly suspecting that Kaede is actually the mastermind.
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* {{Main/Blackmail}}: Kokichi uses this on [[spoiler: Maki after learning of her true talenta as an assassin. Thus forcing her to go along with his schemes]].

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* {{Main/Blackmail}}: Kokichi uses this on [[spoiler: Maki after learning of her true talenta talent as an assassin. Thus forcing her to go along with his schemes]].



* NotSoDifferent: Kokichi's response to the students when they [[Main/YouMonster call him out ]] on his role in the second case.

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* NotSoDifferent: Kokichi's response to the students when they [[Main/YouMonster call him out ]] on his role in the second case.murder.
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* Main/Blackmail: Kokichi uses this on [[spoiler: Maki after learning of her true talenta as an assassin. Thus forcing her to go along with his schemes.]]
* BetaCouple: [[spoiler: Kaito and Maki]] become this as they receive the most attention and development after [[spoiler: Kaede and Shuichi.]]

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* BetaCouple: [[spoiler: Kaito and Maki]] become this as they receive the most attention and development in the story after [[spoiler: Kaede and Shuichi.]]



* [[TheDogBitesBack The Dogs Fight Back]]: [[spoiler: The Monokuma cubs killed by Monodam are brought back to life thanks to Monosuke tampering with the machine that handled Miu's execution. The next chapter reveals that they wasted no time in abusing Monodam for how he mistreated and killed them throughout the story.]]

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* [[TheDogBitesBack The Dogs Fight Bite Back]]: [[spoiler: The Monokuma cubs killed by Monodam are brought back to life thanks to Monosuke tampering with the machine that handled Miu's execution. The next chapter reveals that they wasted no time in abusing Monodam for how he mistreated and killed them throughout the story.]]
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* Main/Blackmail: Kokichi uses this on [[spoiler: Maki after learning of her true talenta as an assassin. Thus forcing her to go along with his schemes.]]
* BetaCouple: [[spoiler: Kaito and Maki]] become this as they receive the most attention and development after [[spoiler: Kaede and Shuichi.]]
* BigBrotherMentor: Kaito fills out this role to both Shuichi and Kaede. [[spoiler: Shuichi even admits that he sees Kaito as a big brother figure rather then a potential crush]].


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* [[TheDogBitesBack The Dogs Fight Back]]: [[spoiler: The Monokuma cubs killed by Monodam are brought back to life thanks to Monosuke tampering with the machine that handled Miu's execution. The next chapter reveals that they wasted no time in abusing Monodam for how he mistreated and killed them throughout the story.]]


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* LikeYouWereDying: [[spoiler: Knowing that [[YourDaysAreNumbered his life is coming to an end soon]], Maki offers to make Kaito's final days as enjoyable as she can for him. This includes teaching him how to use a gun, feeding him homemade brownies, and spending a night with him at the Love Hotel.]]
* TheMole: [[spoiler: Shuichi]] pretends to join Angie's student council in order to keep an eye on their activities while also learning of the purpose of Monkuma's confession themed motive.


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* OddFriendship: Ryoma and Himiko become close friends after [[spoiler: Tenko's execution with Ryoma helping Himiko overcome her grief by following his old exercise routines]].


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* SecretKeeper: [[spoiler: Maki and Kaito end up revealing their darkest secrets to each other: Maki's true talent as the Ultimate Assassin and Kaito having a life ending illness.]]
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: [[spoiler: Miu's lack of insulting nicknames in her dialogue, along with the absence of her submissive, self-pitying behavior,]] becomes a major clue for uncovering the truth of the fourth case.

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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: [[spoiler: Miu's post-VR lack of insulting nicknames in her dialogue, along with the absence of her submissive, self-pitying behavior,]] becomes a major clue for uncovering the truth of the fourth case.
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: [[spoiler: Miu's lack of insulting nicknames in her dialogue, along with the absence of her submissive, self-pitying behavior,]] becomes a major clue for uncovering the truth of the fourth case.
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* ShoutOut: [[Wrestling/RandyOrton "I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD! THEY COUNSEL ME, THEY UNDERSTAND..."]]
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler: Gonta]] suspects something is wrong with [[spoiler: Toujou's]] tea when [[spoiler: he]] sees [[spoiler: her]] having fallen unconscious from inhaling its vapor. [[spoiler: He]] decides to investigate the tea...by tasting it. [[spoiler: He]] succumbs to the poison in the tea soon afterwards.

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* TooDumbToLive: The sad truth of Case 3. [[spoiler: Gonta]] Gonta suspects something is wrong with [[spoiler: Toujou's]] Toujou's tea when [[spoiler: he]] he sees [[spoiler: her]] her having fallen unconscious from inhaling its vapor. [[spoiler: He]] He decides to investigate the tea...by tasting it. [[spoiler: He]] He succumbs to the poison in the tea soon afterwards. afterwards.]]
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler: Gonta ]] suspects something is wrong with [[spoiler: Toujou's]] tea when [[spoiler: he]] sees [[spoiler: her]] having fallen unconscious from inhaling its vapor. [[spoiler: He]] decides to investigate the tea...by tasting it. [[spoiler: He]] succumbs to the poison in the tea soon afterwards.

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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler: Gonta ]] Gonta]] suspects something is wrong with [[spoiler: Toujou's]] tea when [[spoiler: he]] sees [[spoiler: her]] having fallen unconscious from inhaling its vapor. [[spoiler: He]] decides to investigate the tea...by tasting it. [[spoiler: He]] succumbs to the poison in the tea soon afterwards.
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler: Gonta ]] suspects something is wrong with [[spoiler: Toujou's]] tea when [[spoiler: he]] sees [[spoiler: her]] having fallen unconscious from inhaling its vapor. [[spoiler: He]] decides to investigate the tea...by tasting it. [[spoiler: He]] succumbs to the poison in the tea soon afterwards.
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* NotSoDifferent: Kokichi's response to the students when they [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/YouMonster call him out ]] on his role in the second case.

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* NotSoDifferent: Kokichi's response to the students when they [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/YouMonster [[Main/YouMonster call him out ]] on his role in the second case.



* SayMyName: Right before being executed, [[spoiler: Shirogane ]] delivers a loud one to Kaede.

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* SayMyName: Right before being executed, [[spoiler: Shirogane ]] Shirogane]] delivers a loud one to Kaede.
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* NotSoDifferent: Kokichi's response to the students when they [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/YouMonster call him out ]] on his role in the second case.


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* SayMyName: Right before being executed, [[spoiler: Shirogane ]] delivers a loud one to Kaede.
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* AccidentalHero: The whole story is possible because Kokichi picked up the shot put ball and threw it as a prank. Because of said prank, Shuichi realized Kaede's trap failed and he managed to save Kaede from being executed and find the real culprit.


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* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Pretty much the entire cast can tell Kaede and Shuichi have a thing for each other.


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* TimeForPlanB: Or more specifically ''Motivational Tool Beta-Two-Slash-Jay''. Without [[spoiler:Tsumugi]] to keep the narrative on track, the ''mastermind'' behind the game decides to choose different motives to make up for the loss of their primary asset.
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* CruelAndUnusualDeath: At the end of the first trial, [[spoiler: the real culprit, Tsumugi Shirogane,]] is found guilty and executed by the Monokubs, [[spoiler: strangled and squeezed to death by garrotte wires]].


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* SparedByTheAdaptation: Kaede Akamatsu.

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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/10033658/chapters/22362095 Three-Point Shot]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/RandomRex6/pseuds/RandomRex6 RandomRex6]] is a ''Franchise/DanganRonpa'' AlternateUniverseFic where Kokichi Ouma, partially out of curiosity and partially out of amusement, tampers with the crime scene of [[spoiler: Rantaro Amami's death]] by picking up the shotput ball and throwing it back up to the top of the bookshelves. This sets off a chain reaction in which Shuichi Saihara carries out a crucial experiment that did not take take place in the main game's investigation in Chapter 1, and he is able to uncover the vital evidence needed to [[spoiler: clear Kaede Akamatsu's name as a suspect and save her from being executed on a false charge]]. From that point on, the students are able to steer the Killing Game down an different path.

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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/10033658/chapters/22362095 Three-Point Shot]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/RandomRex6/pseuds/RandomRex6 RandomRex6]] is a ''Franchise/DanganRonpa'' AlternateUniverseFic where Kokichi Ouma, partially out of curiosity and partially out of amusement, tampers with the crime scene of [[spoiler: Rantaro Amami's death]] the first murder by picking up the shotput ball and throwing it back up to the top of the bookshelves. This sets off a chain reaction in which Shuichi Saihara carries out a crucial experiment that did not take take place in the main game's investigation in Chapter 1, and he is able to uncover the vital evidence needed to [[spoiler: clear Kaede Akamatsu's name as a suspect and [[Main/FixFic save her from being executed on a false charge]].executed]]. From that point on, the students are able to steer the Killing Game down an different path.


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* AlternateIdentityAmnesia: Chapter 10 begins with [[spoiler: Kaede receiving a recorded video of herself, congratulating "future me" on making it past the first trial and encouraging her future herself to be as ruthless as necessary to win the Killing Game.]]
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* PrincessForADay: All the students participating in Casino Night dress up in formal attire in Chapter 12, courtesy of Monodam.

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* PrincessForADay: All the students participating in Casino Night dress up in formal attire in Chapter 12, courtesy of Monodam.Monodam.
* WeCanRuleTogether: Monokuma makes this pitch to Kokichi in Chapter 11. [[spoiler: Kokichi responds by offering a handshake, which Monokuma takes, only to get shocked by a [[Main/DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu joy buzzer]].]]
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* CrushBlush: Kaede knocks on Shuichi's door to go to Casino Night with him. He comes out wearing a fancy midnight blue suit, and she is wearing a scarlet [[Main/SexyBacklessOutfit dress]]. Both are at a momentary loss for words.
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* LateArrivalSpoiler: If you are not already familiar with the entire plot of VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3, many of its twists are spoiled in the first few chapters of ''Three-Point Shot'', like the fact that [[spoiler: Kaede didn't actually kill Rantaro.]]

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* LateArrivalSpoiler: If you are not already familiar with the entire plot of VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3, many of its twists are spoiled in the first few chapters of ''Three-Point Shot'', like the fact that [[spoiler: Kaede didn't actually kill Rantaro.]]]]
* PrincessForADay: All the students participating in Casino Night dress up in formal attire in Chapter 12, courtesy of Monodam.
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->''The first investigation was going exactly as the Mastermind hoped it would. And then Ouma picked up the ball.''

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/10033658/chapters/22362095 Three-Point Shot]]'' by [[http://archiveofourown.org/users/RandomRex6/pseuds/RandomRex6 RandomRex6]] is a ''Franchise/DanganRonpa'' AlternateUniverseFic where Kokichi Ouma, partially out of curiosity and partially out of amusement, tampers with the crime scene of [[spoiler: Rantaro Amami's death]] by picking up the shotput ball and throwing it back up to the top of the bookshelves. This sets off a chain reaction in which Shuichi Saihara carries out a crucial experiment that did not take take place in the main game's investigation in Chapter 1, and he is able to uncover the vital evidence needed to [[spoiler: clear Kaede Akamatsu's name as a suspect and save her from being executed on a false charge]]. From that point on, the students are able to steer the Killing Game down an different path.

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!!Tropes in ''Three-Point Shot'' include:
* LateArrivalSpoiler: If you are not already familiar with the entire plot of VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3, many of its twists are spoiled in the first few chapters of ''Three-Point Shot'', like the fact that [[spoiler: Kaede didn't actually kill Rantaro.]]

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