>>7067

"My take, eh? I'm still as clueless as you are to be frank. This whole day has felt like a dream, but the more I think of it that way the more I realize our lives are actually in danger if I don't take precautions.

I mean those walls... Do you think that's something a normal studio production could have made? And those explosions... Didn't you feel the force of it? I'm pretty sure there were more campers in there... Or at least there were more tents than the one's that people came out of.

It just doesn't add up, whatever is behind this. Do you think our governments have forsaken us? Or worse... are running some sort of experiment? That's why if I manage to get out of here, I'm fleeing the country as soon as possible away from whatever disgusting atrocity is being set up. I feel lives have already been thrown away as expendables for nothing.

We need proof, Kedgeworth. Through the Human Rights Council, the International Criminal Court... Whatever it takes, But the world must know. Am I crazy for thinking this? I feel a little crazy."

>>7068
Kedge: "I think you're right about our lives being in danger. This has to be some sort of sick experiment that a person with a lot of time and money came up with. It seems like they've taken a lot of precautions to stop us from leaving so far, so we can assume that they're smart enough to predict anything that we can do here. We can talk about what we're going to when we get out, when we get out. Because right now, I don't see a clear way out of this mess. We need to get our priorities straight.
I'm going to be completely honest with you here. I read a lot. And this kind of thing's become quite common in my head. And I tend to get carried away at times so when I woke up and heard about the rules, I was more than ready to 'graduate' But now I've come to my senses.
It's alright to think like that. I mean come on, I doubt many of us were expecting something like this and we're all pretty shook up. People have already started distrusting each other and that isn't a good sign. I don't see why they haven't thought of the obvious 'sticking together' strategy or if they have, why they feel like ignoring it.
But we can't do much about those people. Any ideas for now?"

From behind you and Kedge, Kirigiri finally decides to speak up.

"You don't seem to understand that Monobear's forte is psychological warfare. If you all refuse to kill each other and try grouping together, he'll subtly try to brew up a plan to have someone snap and want to kill. If you all decide to stick together, he'll exploit you all just as easily. Judging things by your own standards will just be foolish in this situation.."

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"That's goo--"

Kirigiri startles me as I jump in my seat.

...just how long was she listening to our conversation? I can't help but to concede with what she says though after what we've been through.

After a bit of thinking, I respond.

"You have a really good point, Kirigiri. Also, as much as I was attempting to keep everyone together, the amount of time to contain everyone was just far too inefficient. A lost cause I suppose. But... what do you recommend instead when a murder happens and there's no one around to place the blame on a culprit? Every man and women for themselves? Smaller groups?

And you seem to know a lot about Mr. Monobear. At this point that's the last thing I want to question. I rather ask why you're helping us now?"

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>>7070
Kirigiri: "When no one is around to see the culprit..? Figure out who the culprit is, investigate, do whatever it takes to find the truth. Even if someone claims to have seen the culprit, never blindly trust them in desperation. Think for yourselves, and you'll surely find the truth. As for why I'm assisting you, I do that for personal reasons.."

>>7071

"Alright. So... do you two think it's inevitable then?

Someone's really going to kill someone and graduate? For me, I don't want to give up on our humanity just about yet. There's still a lot of day before the night falls when who knows what someone will do, but I don't think we've eliminated all our options until then.

Would you both like to explore the rest of the camp a little further like what was originally intended? If I recall correctly from the map, there are other buildings that are, at the moment, a little mysterious. Since we're in a group of three, one of us trying anything is exceedingly more difficult."

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>>7072
Kirigiri: "Of course someone will kill another person, trying to assume otherwise would also be foolish.. For most others here, it'll simply just be a chance of fate.. Might as well not stress about it. And yes, investigating the rest of the camp would be wise."

Blake enters the cafeteria. "Hello again. Took me a while to get done with my room. Does any of this belong to one of you? The sleeping bag is probably mine. I also found a knife, but that was promptly confiscated by two girls. Rika and Mion were their names, I think."

He shows you his items:

Rope
Fruit seeds
Fabulous Scarf

Blake: "Also, you seem to be about to leave. Would you mind if I tagged along?"

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Kirigiri: "None of that would be mine, and I suppose you can tag along with us.."

It seems you all have been debating where to go for the past hour in silence.

During your time waiting, Ozaki and Rudolf just managed to enter the cafeteria through the main door. Ozaki ignores you all and heads out the back door.

Kirigiri waits a few moments before following Ozaki out the back door, signaling for the rest of the guys to follow her.

It seems Ozaki is quite fast; you lose sight of him quickly. There is a split in the path. Up north appears to be a junkyard and west is a rose garden.

Kirigiri signals for Kedgeworth to follow her to the junkyard and for Blake and Lucas to go to the rose garden.

((Of course it is up to you whether or not you go there...))

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((Hopefully this post isn’t too late with character location…))

I wake up from my zombie-like trance, and don’t take the rose garden path.

Splitting off into two, eh? Just what do these people take a Richelieu for anyway? Not my thing, not my thing at all. And they're heading off into a junk yard? What? To gain an upper hand? Yeah, no. I know Kirigiri said sticking a whole group together only weakens us, but splitting off so one pair can gain an advantage only seems like suicide.
I'm not incompetent , of course there’s a high chance someone's going to kill another person. To think otherwise in this time would be naive. I was simply rechecking who at this point is capable of going through with it. The response reaffirmed my cause.

I catch a breath, and then attempt to persuade in the most polite manner possible:

"Kirigiri, Kedgeworth, would you mind if we stick together? As efficient as it is to cover more ground, I just see two problems with taking different paths.
One, both of you are heading towards a junkyard, which implicates an abundance of discarded items that can be used in the form of weaponry. Seeing as you’re sending us to a rose garden, I feel logistically the amount both of you have to gain from returning is obviously against the safety of Blake and me to continue.
Secondly, a pair off by themselves? Kirigiri, do you really feel safe with your back turned to a man that only earlier in the day was 'more than ready to graduate'? And Kedgeworth, alone except for a girl with unknown items and understands the modus operandi of Monobear? Our very captor mind you.

I hope you can see where I’m coming from with all of this."

I check my inventory and if I’m wielding anything.

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>>7075
((Yeah unfortunately I meant to imply that those two had already left.))

You currently have a knife in your backpack and are wielding a manga.

((...Actually, Kirigiri conveniently returns to the area to look for you two. But it wouldn't make sense to say the exact thing you posted to them, since they have already returned.))

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((Well, it was worth a shot I guess. Now that I reread it, it's a little overbearing so perhaps that's for the better.))

"Hello Kirigiri, Blake and I were about to go to the rose garden. Unfortunately... it seems you two were faster. What's up with the junkyard?"

>>7077
Kedgeworth: "Kirigiri, what is your take on Ozaki? Everybody thinks he's rather suspicious and seems to know a lot more than he lets on. Plus, he's acting rather confident for a person who could be killed."

Blake: "Wait, did you actually meet that Ozaki guy over there? Fishy guy in my opinion. He may just think he can handle this by himself, of course. Wouldn't be surprised if he either ends up getting killed or does the deed himself. It'll be difficult to keep track of him."

>>1050
Kedgeworth: "Long story short, we met up with Mion and Victoria who told us about a statue they found that looked like it had something to do with Ozaki. Then we met up with Ozaki and the statue was brought up. He then told us that the statue was about a person named Kinjo. And that was about it. We then decided to come check up on you two."

((Is my active ability a one time deal, or whenever I want? If you're allowed to answer that is...))

>>7079

"Interesting, not sure of what to make of it. I've been standing right here the whole time so you all didn't miss much."

This has got my curiosity now... I really wanted to check on the junkyard with my own eyes anyway. Does Ozaki have the right idea? Sticking to a group that I can't track at all seems a little more dangerous at this point in time. Perhaps a group without transparency is a pack of wolves, I can never be sure....

"You guys go up on ahead, I'm gonna go back the junkyard to see if there's anything else of interest."

I walk forward to the junkyard path with haste.

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>>7080
((Yours in particular can be used as many times as you want. Other people may have one-time skills.))

Blake: "A mysterious statue? Looks like that junkyard turned out more interesting than what I'd have thought. Anyway, I'll go check that rose garden now. Should be more pleasant at least optically."

You make your way to the junkyard as Blake goes to the rose garden.

After some walking you arrive at what looks to be a giant junkyard. Mounds of trash everywhere, there is a single building amidst it all. There is a sign: "Garbage Disposal Facility".

>>7081

Well, I'm here now... what was it I wanted to do again? Right... explore? It definitely feels weird being alone.

I activate my shadow step ability and carefully walk around the junkyard hiding behind items, making my way towards the Garbage Disposable Facility building, at the same time scanning if there's still signs of life.

>>7082
You can see Ozaki leaving the building.

>>7083

I put the manga back in my backpack, and then wait until Ozaki has left the junkyard, or far enough so he doesn't see me enter. I walk slowly inside the building to investigate what's left inside.

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>>7084
BGM: http://tindeck.com/listen/wllv

You walk inside the building.
Map: http://www.boonce.org/up/waste_facility.png

You are greeted by a long hallway with poor lighting. Cold, metallic walls and floor surround you. There are several small dumpsters scattered about the hall as well, emitting a putrid, almost burnt odor as you walk by. It also looks like the place has been thoroughly searched, all the doors left open.

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Interesting, seems I was much too late... Oh well, at least I feel safer away from everyone else, might as make the most of it...

I wield my knife, and then walk into the generator room to see if it's still powered.

((Sorry for OOC and editing, but hopefully you can forgive me just this once. It seems I have to leave for an extended period of time again today, wouldn't want my character vulnerable at night fall...))

Perhaps I can save this for another day, that is, if tomorrow comes.... This is getting a little risky. I've already ate a big lunch, hopefully that should hold me over until then...

I suddenly notice the approaching darkness outside behind me while putting my knife away, turn off my ability, and run out of the building and out of the junkyard, and down the path towards the dormitory area, not a care in the world if someone like Ozaki stops or sees me. I just tread on until I enter my room, lock the door and window behind me, and lay on my bed.

If... tomorrow comes, I... I just really hope it does...

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>>7086
((Alright lol. It's fine.))

By the way, the generator was in fact still powered.

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Suddenly all the TVs nearby turn on, displaying a picture of Monobear.

"Hello, everyone! One of you bastards asked me about setting fire to the forest, so I added a new rule:

New Rule: Anyone found to be destroying trees or other local flora will be severely punished! Non-destructive modification is allowed.

I hope that clears the situation up for you bastards. As for the buildings, they're fireproof. Trust me on this one. Because I'm a bear. And remember, only YOU BASTARDS can prevent forest fires!"

The TVs return to normal.

"Ehhh.... This is a camp announcement. It is now 10pm. Night Time begins now.

The cafeteria’s doors will be locked shortly. You are forbidden to enter it.

Well then, good night. I wish you all have pleasant dreams..."

I dreamt that I woke up from this nightmare. It's the oldest dream of all, and I've just had it... but the illusion is crushed by the hands of reality.

I'm.. awake...?

"Eh--Wha---what time is it?"

I take the covers off my eyes, and look to the window to reorient myself to the time and surroundings. The expensive scent of gourmet breakfast absent to greet my nose, and the small bed in a mess from my tossing and turning due to the inadequate size.

These colors unfamiliar. The decor hurts my eyes.... where... am I?

My memory returns at once, my body once again snatched by frustration as I let out an audible sigh while contorting to punch the bed. Lastly, I look around the room for all the items in my possession, unfortunately the only things I can trust.

Last edited at 13/06/16(Sun)19:18:03

>>7091
You still have the briefcase, manga, pen, and paper in your room. ((If I forgot something, ask me about it.))

Last edited at 13/06/17(Mon)17:12:20

Well that was a short nap. It's still dark outside! I don't know how I'm exposed to get sleep if the bear keeps waking me up.

I hobble into the bathroom, and tend to personal hygiene matters etc for the night as I take my time to let the night go faster. Looking for other items in the bathroom, I browse through if there's anything that could be considered dangerous to put into my inventory.

After that, I then look at the bottom crack of the door if there's any hallway light still on, putting the pen and paper into my inventory.

I either graduate or I don't at this point... But I'm not going to be the victim.

>>7093
There are some sharp razors in the bathroom, and there is a light on in the hallway.

((What kind of razor is it? Like a straight razor or safety shaving razor?))
>>7094
I put the razor in my inventory anyway, and leave the manga behind.

It seems I'll take the alternate route then. I wonder who forgot to lock up...

I unlock and open my window to let the night air in, and carefully walk out as I turn off my lights and close behind me as to not remain visible outside.

Turning on my shadow step ability again (after hopefully resting for some amount of time), I crouch down under my window, and head south towards Rudolf's room.

I place my hand on each window frame, shaking it forward or back to open, my body still crouched under as to not give my position away. I do this with each person's room until something budges, or until I reach the last room clockwise or if I notice someone a person outside, I'll stop immediately and reassess the situation.

I just want to go back home... this is ridiculous... a ridiculous dream that is...

Last edited at 13/06/17(Mon)22:05:12

>>7095
All of them are locked.

((Assuming you go back to sleep I'll post when morning comes.))

I go back into my room, and lock the window behind me, lying on the bed while reading the manga on the floor as I doze off to sleep eventually.

That was weird, I need to stop sleepwalking... Yeah, sleepwalking, that's it.... What a weird manga.... I'd hate to be in their positions.

Monobear Theater

Monobear: "You know, I always try to do my best, but sometimes I just get distracted. It's really annoying when you're sitting there innocently, and all of a sudden a fly comes and interrupts your thoughts! And it happens again and again! It's almost like they want you to hit them! ...However, if I hit them, I question my morality. What makes it okay to kill bugs, but not people? Why is it okay to torture farm animals in factories to feed ourselves but feel great shame from watching those animal shelter commercials featuring dogs and cats? ...The ramifications of this double standard plague my thoughts too often."

((And so ends Day 1. That took way too long. I'll try and speed up the posting, but you guys better get killing each other soon. Or else we won't have anything to solve! However, you all did a good job exploring places. I look forward to a calmer playing speed... hopefully, less posts with more meaning, allowing the passage of in-game time to go faster. I've noticed that activity is at its highest from 7-12 and 16-20 board time, so perhaps you can plan ahead to post then. It's good to take a break from posting every now and then.))

Monobear: "Good morning, you bastards! It’s 7 in the morning! Time to wake up! Let’s all strive to do our best today!"

Damn bear, I want to sleep longer... killing a fly? Farm animals? Must be some crazy animal lover vegan locking us up, taking the form of a bear of course... Although, I’m a little sick of thinking about the motivation of why we’re here, just glad I'm alive.

I wake up somewhat refreshed, the nighttime episode somewhat fuzzy in my memory. Walking into the bathroom, I once again tend to my hygiene etc. When that is done, I take my bag and put the knife, razor, paper, and pen neatly tucked away inside of it, ready for whatever the rest of the day may bring.

I slowly open my door, and peek if anyone's already in the hallway, and close it behind me as I make my way towards the cafeteria for an early breakfast.

>>7099
You arrive at the cafeteria. Looks like Ozaki got here first.

One by one, everyone else arrives, except for Drosselmeyer.

>>7100
Rika "Mi-. Good morning. I wonder where Drosselmeyer is? ......I suppose I shouldn't be too paranoid about it. He could just be sleeping in. I guess we'll just have to see whether he arrives or not."

Rudolf: "Looks like we've got to go find Drosselmeyer. Hopefully nothing ill has befallen them."

Kedgeworth: "Anyone notice the lack of knives? Seems like someone's been busy."

Ozaki goes out the backdoor to investigate. He quickly returns saying that Drosselmeyer's room looks messed up and that he will be breaking in through the window.

I eat up the breakfast I made, and search for any item in the kitchen that may be able to break a window, like a pan, and follow Ozaki back outside to the outside of Drosselmeyer's room to see what's up.

"Dro-drooselmier?. I don't think I've heard or seen this person at all yesterday... at least I didn't notice him." I mumble out loud to myself as I head towards the room.

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>>7102
Kedgeworth also follows.

BGM: http://tindeck.com/listen/ujic

You go to the room and Ozaki cuts the window using a multitool, just enough to unlock it from the outside. Upon entering you find Drosselmeyer's corpse lying on the floor. The dresser drawers are all open and are empty. The table is on its side, and the pillows and blankets on the bed are in disarray. The bathroom's door is open; the curtain is open and the shower pointed toward the door. Most notable is an electric generator sitting in the center of the room plugged into an outlet.

Last edited at 13/06/20(Thu)14:36:42

>>7103

"——Someone... it!.... someone actually went through with it..."

I try to calm myself from the shock the best I can, still unable to process the scene in front of me. The only way to continue, I attempt to detach myself as best as possible. My mind still racing.

Taking a closer look at the corpse, I try to figure out what exactly happened here by seeing if there's anything out of the ordinary on Drosselmeyer.

You examine the corpse. Items on the corpse are a flashlight, canned food, and Gold Card. As for the wounds...

* Ding-dong-ding-dong *

BGM: http://tindeck.com/listen/rlup

Suddenly the TV turns on, and you see Monobear on the screen.

"Attention, you bastards! A body has been discovered! Following a brief period of investigation, we will commence our camp trial!

Let me explain the supplementary rules regarding 'graduation'!! The fact that 'someone who kills another can graduate the school' remains unchanged, but... There is one more clause to that rule that must be checked, right? It’s no good just killing someone. You must hide what you’ve from everyone else! And so, the system to judge whether that was accomplished or not... ...is a 'camp trial' session we will enact a short time after a killing occurs! This 'camp trial' will commence a few hours after murder takes place! It will be a battle between the 'culprit' who committed murder... And the 'innocents' - the rest of you students!!

During trial, you will get a chance to debate 'who among us is the hidden killer' among yourselves. The result will be decided by vote, held at the end of the trial session. And then, if the answer you reach is the correct one... The culprit who disrupted public order will be 'punished', and the rest can go on living our camp’s communal lifestyle. On the other hand, if the wrong person is voted for as the culprit... The real culprit who committed the crime stays alive, but all the innocents will be 'punished'. If that happens, that will also be the end of our communal lifestyle, of course!

If I may speak bluntly... I’m talking about execution, of course! Execution means execution. Eh-kse-kyu-shon. Zap-zap in the electric chair! Choke-choke from poison gas! Maybe I’ll tear your body up in a hurricane storm! Judging people is a duty not to be taken lightly. Your very lives depend on it! Those are the rules of the 'camp trial'!!

Isn’t it time you start your investigation into who the culprit is? This is a file I’ve written, containing details about the body. It’s name is... ...The Monobear File!! It didn’t escape me that I’m dealing with a bunch of amateurs here and there’s a limit to what you can learn from examining the body... So instead, I gathered up technical details like the circumstances and cause of death for you. Isn’t that handy?! Aren’t you dying to know how I know the cause of death? I saw the whole thing happen through the surveillance cameras! I’m a first-hand witness!! Anyways, good luck with your investigation! It’s not like you have any choice! Well then, I’ll see you in a bit at the camp trial!"

MONOBEAR FILE: The victim is Drosselmeyer. The time of death was around 11:45 PM. The body was found in his room. Cause of death is a wound to the face made by a sharp object. Other than that, there are traces of damage to the head and right leg.

"So, anyone find any clues so far?

Perhaps everyone's location around the time of death might be a place to start." I address to anyone in the room, assuming the line of questioning didn't start yet.

Inspecting the body closer, I look at the type of "damage" to the leg and head, such as a cut or blunt object.

Last edited at 13/06/20(Thu)19:22:37

>>7106
All wounds appear to be sharp cuts, rather than... blunt ones.

Hmm... I know the murder weapon isn't my knife, and I recall hearing that Rika and Mion confiscated a knife from Blake while back, but there may have been a multitude of sharp weapons in the kitchen or junkyard. Kinda hard to narrow down with everything I remember, but my life is on the line here.

I look around if there's anyone still in the room while continuing to investigate the generator, checking if it's still warm or has been turned on recently. Hopefully someone might of heard it at night...

Last edited at 13/06/20(Thu)22:42:45

>>7108
People in the room: Kedgeworth, Blake, Kazuichi

The generator is currently switched on.

>>7109
Kedgeworth asks what you were doing around the time of death.

"I was in my room around that time, dozing off and falling asleep while I was finishing the manga that was found in my box. What were you doing Kedgeworth?"

I check to see if the generator is powering anything, or if it's just sitting there. I also investigate the bathroom for any items out of place, and the entirety of the floor itself for visible shoe marks on the floor (mainly near the door since we're already walking inside the room) since a lot of us did walking that day along the path that could have been tracked inside our rooms.

Last edited at 13/06/21(Fri)18:25:40

>>7111
((Should've deleted that one post; Kedgeworth left the room before you could respond.))

The generator is plugged in, but you see Kazuichi and Ozaki talking. Kazuichi unplugs the generator and the two of them discuss something. Ozaki then leaves the room, and Kazuichi checks the bathroom.

You do the same. The only odd thing in the bathroom is the angle of the shower head, tilted toward the door. Nothing else seems out of place.

"Kazuichi, I've been out of the loop a bit. How's the investigation so far on your end? And, since we've been asking each other, do you have a location for yourself last night?"

I walk back to the corpse to check if it still has the items previously found on hand.

>>7113
Kazuichi: "... Alright. If anyone needs me, I'll be in my room."

Seems he left before you could ask him.

The item are still on the body, minus the Gold Card.

Okay, it seems no one wants to talk. I wonder what he needs from his room though, a little suspicious when the investigation rests so much on our lives. The innocent's anyway.

I won't take feigned ignorance from my questioning as an answer, so I'll take matters into my own hands.

I walk back outside making my way slightly into the fauna outside (at least what I can discern from the map), hiding myself using my active ability while looking through Kaizuichi's window to monitor their activity.

* Ding-dong-ding-dong *

BGM: http://tindeck.com/listen/homz

"Ehhh... I am getting bored... We should start the show, don’t you think? The camp trial... everyone is waiting for!!

Well then, let me announce the gathering place! Please go to the crash site where all of you first met. The trial will begin once everyone arrives. Anyone who doesn't show up will be punished severely! Upupu... I’ll see you soon!!"

((So did I see anything in the room?))

Well, that was a fruitful investigation! It's time to share what I've... oh god my life is now in other people's hands. My only hope is that someone found something, I'm sure the trial part smooths itself over.

I scurry out of the bushes and take a brisk walk towards the gathering place from the start.

Last edited at 13/06/21(Fri)22:46:40

((No, you saw nothing unusual.))

You arrive at the crash site. The broken helicopter still sits where you last saw it, smashed to pieces into the ground. Looks like everyone else has arrived.

Monobear: "Upupu... Is everyone here? If that’s the case..."

Suddenly, you feel the floor below you rumble like an earthquake. The ground moves down, and once you're several feet underground, two metal plates close off the ceiling. You're in an elevator. The rough metallic sound of the elevator reverberates as you travel downward. As if to compliment the mood, the elevator kept tumbling on down and down. Finally, the elevator stops, and everyone goes through a single door...

Monobear: "Nyohoho! You’re finally here! Well, what do you think? Isn’t this just like a courtroom? The scenery is on par with a Hollywood movie, isn’t it? Well then, everyone - please take the seat with your name written on it. Hurry up! Hurry up!"

You do as Monobear says and go to your designated seat. The seats are arranged in a circle so that everyone is facing each other. You notice there are two extra seats with the names "Dark Kamijou" and "Wright" written on them, for a total of 14 seats.

Monobear: "Upupupu... Let's begin!"

GO HERE: https://archive.seacats.net/Courtroom/res/14001.html

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