Love Arc Chapter Thirty-Five: Ground Zero for The Tragedy of Hope’s Peak Academy!
- Original Release: September 1, 2020 (Fanfiction.net), September 2, 2020 (AO3)
Summary
With the Student Council murdered and the Reserve Course rioting against Hope's Peak, the 78th Class is left tense and scared. How dangerous will things become at ground zero for the Tragedy of Hope's Peak Academy?Tropes
- Batman Grabs a Gun: When the riots started getting worse, Mondo put aside his "Wouldn't Hit a Girl" rule to repel any female students that try to attack him and his class.Mondo: My Mom’s gonna kill me for this later, but at least we’ll all be alive for now. No fuckin’ way am I letting these shits try and kill my friends!
- Call-Forward: Mukuro suggests setting up security cameras around and inside the school in case of Reserve Course students, with said security cameras being used to broadcast the Killing Game.
- Cerebus Syndrome: While the fanfic had mainly been a Slice of Life setting up until this point, this chapter really shows the change in mood with the increased riots from the Reserve Course.
- Continuity Nod: Makoto brings up his encounter with Ryoko Otonashi and Misshiki Madarai while Kyoko brings up how she was almost crushed by desks during her investigation.
- Security Cling: After hearing how Makoto was nearly killed by Misshiki Madarai, Kiki climbs into her father's lap and hugs him tightly.
