
The Lost Lenore: The Operator used the COME TRUE system to learn about Akane's death, with whom they were lovers. Hell Hotel: The hotel is unsettlingly empty besides people who are trying to kill you and/or know more than they let on.
Fortunately for her, he's completely honest.
Gut Feeling: Despite being a wanted killer, Akane trusts most of what Makoto says because "he doesn't look like lying". "Groundhog Day" Loop: If killed at specific points, Makoto wakes up in his room to the 5 AM news broadcast. A Glitch in the Matrix: The story taking place Inside a Computer System becomes less subtle as the games continues. It's because he is not actually Makoto and doesn't look like him. Forgotten First Meeting: Makoto remembers meeting Akane before, but clearly she doesn't. Expy: The Masked Figure has similar appearance as Zero from Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, who is also a kidnapper. Also counts as Visual Pun, as you make progress more "bugs" appear in VR. Evolving Title Screen: The count of colorful ladybugs in the opening scene increases with every ending achieved. Though if Makoto accepts his offer to stay, Kuji honors his deal. Digitized Hacker: The Masked Figure, Kuji, is currently trying to erase COME TRUE system and everyone in it, both from outside and in person. Death Is the Only Option: Sometimes Makoto goes with options he knows would get him killed to gain more info. Death Is a Slap on the Wrist: Dying is commonly required to take advantage of new information prior to the reset. The real Makoto Karaki was dead for a long and the current is made from memories. Dead All Along: As soon as Makoto considers that Akane may not be real and thus not in danger, he remembers her autopsy report. The cast don't even consider them to be human. Dark Is Evil: The Masked Figure wears black cape, black gas mask, surrounded by the black mist and an active killer. The Akane in the real world is already dead, but that doesn't mean Makoto would give up. Damsel in Distress: Akane has the second most deaths after Makoto, and he's trying to prevent them. The Corrupter: Kuji thinks that even if he gets shot, Akane should at least become a Dirty Cop like him. Coincidental Broadcast: Letting the police officer into Makoto's room while the television is on and shows Makoto as a wanted fugitive results in an early Game Over where Makoto was shot by said police as he tries to escape. Closet Shuffle: Makoto can hide either himself or Akane in the closet at various points. Chainsaw Good: The Masked Figure uses a chainsaw in one route. Casting Gag: Makoto is played by Kanata Hongo, who previously performed as Makoto Naegi in the stage adaptation of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, as well as the voice of Ryota Mitarai in Danganronpa 3. By-the-Book Cop: Akane tries to arrest Makoto, but still hears him out when there's a chance. Bittersweet Ending: The protagonist brings Kuji to justice with evidence Akane has found, but he can't undo her death.