You are standing on the boat making your way to Rokkenjima. Everything seems exactly the same as the first time you were here. Well, excluding yourself of course.

The boat captain is in the front, and your suitcase remains in the back where you left it. You will dock on Rokkenjima soon, if you recall correctly.

>>15856
>>15858

I'll check my suitcase to make sure its contents are the same as they were last time. Then I'll just wait for the boat to arrive at Rokkenjima.

>>15880
You find your suitcase to be in the exact order which you expected it.

Soon the boat progresses to the docks and in the distance you can see a figure come into view. Reinon stands on the dock right as rain. It seems slander to even consider that only moments ago, at least to you, she had met a terrible fate.

"Give my regards to the family, I need to hurry back before this storm catches me. See you!" The boat captain shoats as the boat leaves you.

Just like before Reinon greets you.
""Welcome to Rokkenjima. We have been expecting you Mister Goldbar. I am to guide you to the mansion."

>>15882
"Thanks, Reinon. Let's get going while the weather's still good."

I take my luggage and walk past Reinon, remembering the route we took to the mansion last time.

Last edited at 14/08/20(Wed)15:37:26

>>15883
"Um..."
Naturally Reinon is flustered to how you know her name, but as you continue to walk with a brisk pace she decided not to question it.

You climb through the path with your memory aiding you as you slowly make it up to the rose garden.
Truly everything is just the way it was before. Its alien really. You can clearly see the cousins in distance - under the arbor. Reinon catches up to you at this point, "Have you visited the island before?" she asks a little bit out of breath.

>>15884
"Yeah. Quite recently, in fact."

I look at the group of kids in the rose garden. There's someone missing...

"...Is Maria not here this year? I don't see her playing with the others."

>>15886
"I see," she states, clearly accepting the fact, "I believe Maria is sick this year... Shall we continue?" she asks while directing a hand towards the mansion.

>>15887
"Yeah, let's go."

I'll continue to the mansion with Reinon.

>>15889
You continue to the mansion and inevitably end up running into the cousins.

"Ah, Reinon this is?"

You see George, Jessica, Ange, and Battler all getting up from the arbor and coming to meet you. You can't help but stare, after all just like Reinon only moments about you saw two of these people die. One exploded no less!

"Uhh... you alright?" Battler asks. Seems like while you were spacing out Reinon introduced you, which you failed to respond to.

>>15890
"Oh, I'm fine. Just kind of in a hurry, that's all. Let's talk later, alright?"

>>15893
"I suppose we shouldn't hold you up," Jessica admits.
After that you and Reinon quickly head to the mansion with the cousins following closely behind.

BGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSxtnf8QAl0

As you step into the mansion you suddenly feel ill. Similar to the drastic change that brought you on the boat everything distorts and your mind begins to loose sense of itself. Images begin to flash they are very familiar.

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-̸̩ͥͮ̊ͅ

"There is the man of the hour,"

_̡͚͍̦͈̱̭͖ͣ̅(̶͖͖͎̞ͭͪ̎͌͟͡_̙̹͕̣̑̎ͭ̃̀̂͑̕(͕̝̯̙ͯͯͯ́_̨͍̻̖̘̆ͥͪ̑̀̃̈̀̕͘(̻̖͔͚̤͉͎̙̉)ͣͩ̈́̍̈̓�
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"Hey Jessica, they will just be talking business, lets go upstairs for now."

_̴̖̳̼̝͎̜͕̓͛ͫ̒̀)̡̲͓̔͛͘(̛̰̻̣͎̩̦̣̮͊ͩ̀ͤ̿̇ͤ̚͟͝^̴̪̟͓̤̼̻̭̄ͧ̕ͅ

"It was a shock of course when Father passed a few weeks ago. It is a great loss for our family."

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̊ͯͭ̆͏̪͎̪̣̩̭̝̲͈

I, Kinzo Ushiromiya of sound mind and body will now declare this as my last will and testimony.

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�;̶̘̱̙̓ͣ͞͝'̫̼͕̜̻̭̹̗͛͌̉͢e͔͖̣̻̺ͪͤ͛ͩ̐͞\̲ͩ͆̇͗̓ͅ'̨̜̳ͨ̾̔ͨ͗̌;̭̰̪͚̹̺͔́ͭ̎͐̽ͥ͊̈́̚͠ͅ[̲ͤ̑ͥ̀͞
̳t̠͈̲̫̙̰͂ͤ

"SHUT YOUR MOUTH!

-̫̫͇̲ͯ̔̄-̳̻̝̦͓̐͂ͨ͐͛̀ͭ̄͛͟ͅ{̙̗̰͙̰̱ͫ͋̐ͦ̓ͅͅ_̴̯͈̼̒͛̔̋̑̿_̗̝͚̰̜ͮ̃̊ͧ̕{̗̮̯̬̞̍́̀̕

"We will be playing cards in this room over here. You are welcome to join if you wish."

_̹̠̳̗̲̱̦̈́͌̀̊ͦͅ{̟̺̖͙̝̓̄ͥ́͘͡_̼̤̥̖̤̞̝͌{̢̯͒̈́̽̓ͩͯͯ̑͝_̘̫̖̦̇ͬ̅̎̈́

---

You suddenly come out of it. A great deal of time has passed and it is how later in the day. However you recognise at which point you are at, you just left George, Battler and Ange to their games. You recall everything between that happening exactly as before... strange. Wonder what that was all about. You are currently standing in front of your guestroom’s door. Looks like you are free to explore.

>>15895
I'll open the door to my room and quickly scan it with my eyes to see what's inside. Then I'll lock the door and head over to the mansion.

>>15896
BGM: Fir Trees
(I should mention, this song is the general 'first night' bgm. So feel free to play throughout if you wish.)

You find your room hasn't changed from what you remember.
There are two windows on the wall and a single closet in the corner. You have a bedside table with a drawer that also has a phone and a lamp on top. On top you find the key to the room that George told you about. There is a small table with a chair beside it in the middle of the room like most of the others. Finally there is a coat stand in the corner along with a few potted plants.

You take the key and then lock the door. Quickly heading over to the mansion.

>>15897
On your way through the garden you fail to notice anyone. Upon entering the mansion you can hear the adults in the parlor as per usual. You look over to the staircase in anticipation, if you recall...

Reinon comes down the stairs in a hurry. You recall the image of her corpse floating in the water, no matter if everyone else forgets, those memories stick with you.
She quickly moves over to you and leaves you with the same quick words as before, "Mister Goldbar! I wasn't here. If Genji comes looking please don't tell him you saw me." She then moves over into the closet that you saw her come out last time.

Like clockwork, Genji hits the bottom step and moves over to you. With his ever stern expression he asks you for the second time now, "Pardon the inquiry Mr. Goldbar, but have you seen any of the other servants recently?"

>>15898
"Yeah. I just saw Reinon go that way."

I point in Reinon's direction.

>>15899
With a quick word of thanks Genji yanks open the door to the closet and out pops Reinon. "Gah! You..." she exclaims as she is found and clearly saw you rat her out.
She is then promptly dragged off by Genji to the servant room, not before looking in your direction and giving a look of playful scorn.

Not long after this you see Asune humming a cheery tune as she leaves the kitchen, blissfully ignorant of how close she was.

>>15900
"Asune, just the person I was looking for! There's something I need from the servant room, could you help me look for it? I promise it won't take long if you're busy."

>>15901
She jumps a bit seemingly not noticing you.
"Ah! Mister Goldbar... well I suppose I just finished helping out in the kitchen. What do you need?"

>>15902
"Well you see, I was trying to read this book that I brought with me, but the binding is all messed up. I blame the boat captain! But anyway, I could really use some duct tape to fix it up so I can enjoy reading a mystery novel in my room tonight."

>>15903
"Duct tape? I'm not sure if we have any. I will ask around and get back to you if you wish."

She would then leave unless you wish to say anything else.

>>15904
"W, wait just a second Asune! I know it's probably unusual for a guest, but I'd like to come along. I only use a very specific brand of duct tape when fixing my books, so I need to make sure it's the right kind! My books fall apart a lot more often than you'd think!"

I will follow her to the servant room.

>>15905
"Ah, well sure. If you insist."

The two of you go down the hallway and enter the servant room. Upon opening the door you hear the electronic sound of the bell.
Inside you can see Sanon resting on one of the couches. Over in the corner of the room beside the bulletin board stands Genji and Reinon. All of them see you enter.

"Mister Goldbar," Genji states, "How may we be of service?"
"He was asking if we had any duct tape." Asune answers back quickly.
"Duct tape?" Genji says blankly before going over to a desk and pulling a small roll, "I believe we only have scotch tape, would that work?"

>>15906
"Well, it's not the kind I normally use, but I might as well try. It just takes a looooot of scotch tape compared to duct tape... I'd probably end up using the whole roll. Would be a shame if I had to use all your tape..."

While I distract the servants with my story I will survey the servant room. In particular I'll look for whatever makes the chime that rings when someone enters the room.

Last edited at 14/08/20(Wed)23:57:49

>>15907
There is a large desk with various items on it at the back beside the window. Beside that on the wall is a small metal box. A coffee table is in the middle of the room on top of a large rug surrounded by couches. There are labeled lockers in the back corner with a bulletin board beside it. On the other side there is a sink, fridge, cabinets, and a small oven with a kettle on top of it. The door behind is you and automatically swings shut if left open.

You look up behind you above the door. it seems like there is some device that will trigger when the door is opened. It has been built into the wall and from your judgement it seems like it is impossible to alter how it works.

"Feel free to use it if you so wish," Genji says as he hands it to you, "We can always get more on Niijima."

>>15908
"Alright, thanks for the tape. By the way, Genji... which servants will be in the guesthouse tonight, and who will be in the mansion?"

I'll also read the locker labels and bulletin board to see what they say.

>>15909
Each servant has their own locker. Gohda, Reinon, Sanon, Asune, and Genji.

"Reinon will be stationed in the guesthouse servant room tonight. Sanon will be in the mansion's." Genji tells you. You see Reinon make a face at you when this is mentioned of course.

You move across the room and shove your face between Genji and Reinon to look at the bulletin board.

--
Sanon: Clean dining room with Gohda; stand by in servant room until midnight.

Gohda: Clean up from supper and kitchen

Reinon: General clean up; Remain on standby in guesthouse.

Asune: Prepare guestrooms in mansion. Do laundry.

Genji: Assign guesthouse duty. General mansion assessment.
--

After absorbing that information you realise the servants are rather perturbed with your sudden entry.
"Is there anything else?" Genji asks, you get the feeling that they need to get back to work.

>>15910
"Ah, I see. Guess I better let you all get back to work!"

I leave the servant room and see if I can go into the guest room directly across from it. If not, I'll knock and see who answers.

>>15911
You leave the servant room and knock on the door across from it. After a few minutes you fail to get any kind of response.

>>15912
I'll knock on the other two doors to see if I get any responses. Also check my watch.

>>15913
Nope, nothing. You find them all locked.

Checking your watch reveals that it is 9:45pm.

>>15914
I enter the parlor. I'll take note of which adults are present, and if Krauss is among them, I'll ask if I could discuss something with him out in the hallway.

Last edited at 14/08/26(Tue)15:15:53

>>15955
You approach the parlor and see Natsuhi walking away down one of the hallways. Upon entering the parlor you are greeted to a very similar scene with the family members halting in their conversation to pay attention to you. The difference is at this time only Eva, Hideyoshi, and Rosa are inside.

"...Do you need something?" Eva asks with a impatient glare.

>>15956
"Would any of you happen to know where Krauss or Jessica are? There's something I need to ask them regarding Kinzo's will."

>>15957
"We are talking a break," explains Hideyoshi, "Krauss and the others have gone off for now, they didn't really tell us where to. As for Jessica..."

Hideyoshi directs the question to the others, which both of them agree the last they saw of her was during dinner.

>>15958
"I see. How long will this break last? I'll come back at that time."

After getting a time from them I'll head to the dining room to find Natsuhi or the others.

>>15959
"We agreed on 30 minutes, it has been 10 so far." Eva states.

You then leave the parlor and head down to where you last saw Natsuhi. After a short walk you make it to the dining room. It appears to be empty, at least of people. The plates have been all cleared away and everything is looking rather spotless.

>>15960
Move to the kitchen to see who's there.
Check watch.

Last edited at 14/08/28(Thu)12:58:13

>>15960
You find it to be about 9:53 as you walk to the kitchen.
Upon reaching the kitchen you see Gohda washing dishes as you would expect.
He doesn't notice you at this moment.

>>15962
"Hey, Gohda. Thanks for the meal, it was great. Though I'm starting to get the munchies again. Could you point me in the direction of some canned food and a can opener? I'll take a look to see what you have. Also a bottle of ketchup, cause I just really love ketchup with everything."

>>15963
"Ah thank you oh so much Mister Goldbar! This humble servant is very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meal." You inform him of your request and he makes a face of confusion, not before opening into another large smile. "Very well, I have some leftovers but if you wish to have something like that by all means," he says as he gestures towards one of the cupboards in the corner.

You take a look inside and find a large variety of canned goods. Ranging from different types of vegetables and meats. You also find condiments such as mustard and ketchup.

>>15964
Check for mackerel, chicken soup or broth, peaches, tomato paste, and kidney beans. Take all of them that I can find, plus a can opener and the ketchup bottle. Put them all in a plastic bag for ease of carrying.

"Yeah, I do some cooking back home and I'm trying out a new recipe I'd been thinking of. I call it the 'Can-Adian' because there was this one time I went to Canada and... Ah, you probably don't want to hear about it all, you're a busy guy. Thanks for the stuff."

Assuming Gohda has nothing else to say I'll go inside the bathroom that is next door.

>>15964
You find everything that you wanted after some time and pack it up into a bag. Gohda hands you the can opener you desired, and proceeds to be surprised that you take everything with you. Despite this however he stops himself from saying anything and bids you goodbye with a smile.
"Please return the can opener before you leave the island." he finishes the conversation.

You then leave the kitchen and head to the bathroom. You find that is it unlocked and you enter.
Inside looks rather uninteresting. It is western style with the works; toilet, sink with a large mirror, shower, and a separate bathtub. Under the sink is a cabinet and beside it is a small trash can. There is a locked door inside the room and there is also a single window at the back of the room.

>>15966
I'll take out my trusty paperclip that is always inside my nametag and attempt to pick the lock. If the time reaches 10:13, I'll stop and return to the parlor with my bag of food.

>>15967
You pull out your completely legitimate paperclip and start to pick the lock. Luckily it is a very study paperclip and doesn't break instantly like some of those cheaper models. Clearly top of the line.

Eventually after many attempts you find it doesn't unlock. Looks like this lock is the best lock ever... or you just really suck at lock picking. The keyhole is left rather scratched and damaged.

Checking your watch reveals it has become 10:13pm. You promptly leave the bathroom and enter the hallway. In the distance you hear some footsteps in the direction of the main entrance however you can't see the source from here.

>>15968
I'll try to quickly and quietly catch up to the footsteps to see who is making them, keeping myself hidden if possible.

>>15969
You quickly move after the sound and upon entering the main hall you find the footsteps to have vanished. Looks like they have escaped, whoever it was.

You take note that you can no longer hear voices coming from the parlor. Suddenly, from behind you you can hear someone walking up from the staircase that leads to the boiler room.

>>15970
You wait in the hall until Asune walks up the staircase with an empty laundry basket. She gives you a quick bow after noticing you and continues walking away, unless you should stop her.

>>15971
"Wait, Asune!"
I pull her aside for a moment.
"It looks like you just did some laundry, is that correct? Can you show me to the laundry room downstairs?"

Last edited at 14/08/28(Thu)14:02:56

>>15971
"Uwa" she exclaims in surprise, almost dropping the basket.
"The washing machines are in the boiler room." she explains. You vaguely remember being told this during the first round. "If you need any clothing washed I could do it for you later," she suggests.

>>15973
"No, there's something we need to fix down there. I was down there earlier and water was leaking... I think you'd want to fix that, and I should come with you."

>>15974
"A leak? B-but I was just down there and I didn't see anything. Are you sure?"

>>15975
"It was hardly noticeable, so I'll show you where it is. But if that pipe leak gets any worse, the mansion could flood. Better safe than sorry, right?"

>>15976
"I suppose so... Alright then let us check, but we need to be quick" she says as she leads you to the boiler room. You pass down the stairs and past the servant quarters to reach the large metal door you remember oh so well. You let out a large yawn, looks like you are tired, despite that you continue to follow her into the room for now.

As you enter the boiler room you recall that you never did see it without being filled in water. You can see the dark room has many different machines, shelves, and cabinets. Along the walls are some tool boxes sitting on the shelves. Pipes run along the ceiling and walls all over the room.

In the back corner you find the entrances to the two back rooms you remember. In one there is a large variety of valves and switches. None of which seems to make sense to you.
In the other, where you found the body, you find the elusive washing and drying machines. This room also is coated with pipes but more so like the main room than the valve room. There are a few extra laundry baskets lying around. You find both of the machines to be running and make a constant noise. Beside is a shelf with cleaning products.

"Well?" Asune asks, "Where did you say the leak was?"

>>15977
"What happens if someone turns these valves? Where does the water flow in and out from here?"

I point to the room with the valves and switches that Genji had been using to reverse the flood in the previous iteration.

>>15978
"I'm afraid I don't know how that all works," Asune explains and following a short pause, "If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to know?"

>>15979
"Well, that's where the leak is. I've been to this mansion before, and the last time I was here, the basement flooded because those valves had been messed with. I want to make sure it doesn't happen again. Maybe we should barricade the room shut or something, so that no one can reach them."

I move to the laundry room to see what kind of laundry is lying around, or if everything is in the washer/dryer.

>>15980
You find a few towels on top of the machines but not much else. It must have all gone in the wash already.

"A flood? I feel like I would have heard about that... Well, I don't see any leak right now, it should be fine. If you are done I have work to do. Guests shouldn't really even be down here in the first place." she explains with slight impatience.

>>15981
"Alright, sorry for wasting your time."

If she wants me to leave the room then I'll come back with her. But I'll go back downstairs the moment she's out of sight. Otherwise, remain in the room and wait for Asune to leave.

>>15982
She leads you out and heads off to the servant room. You quickly head back down into the room and find it is still unlocked. Nothing seems different from when you left seconds ago.

You are standing in the boiler room now.

>>15983
Check the laundry machines for a maid outfit.

>>15984
You open up the dryer and find a mixture of sheets and pillowcases. After digging around for a bit you you do happen to find a maid outfit.

>>15985
Slip the outfit into one of the pillowcases and take it with me, putting it in my bag of food. Now I'll open up the toolboxes in the room and look for any screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, nails, flashlights, wire cutters, chain cutters, and power drills, and take them with me as well. I'll then head upstairs and go to the second floor of the mansion.

>>15983
You take the outfit and package it as you said.

Digging around in the toolboxes and find a screwdriver, hammer, wrenches, 10 nails of varying sizes, and some wire cutters. None of the other items you locate however. Your plastic bag doesn't seem to fit all of your items. The hammer and wrench prove too large to fit, so you awkwardly pocket them for now.

You climb the stairs and enter the main hallway. You notice you are feeling slightly more tired than before, should finish this up soon. You start to climb the main staircase and you see Genji walking down the steps. He notices you and the bag you carry.

"...Good evening Mister Goldbar," he says as he stops to talk with you.

>>15987
"Hello, Genji. I'm trying to find either Krauss or Jessica before I head to sleep. Do you know where they might be?"

>>15988
"I am afraid Krauss and Jessica have already headed off to sleep. I can take a message if you wish."

After a short pause he continues, "I've heard that you were interested in the pipe system of the mansion. I am obligated to inform you that the boiler room is off limits to guests."

>>15989
"Ah, yeah, I'm sorry about that. Been playing a bit too much Mario Bros. at the arcades. I'd like you to tell both of them to talk to me personally in the morning. I'll be going back to the guesthouse then."

Check my watch and peek inside the servant room to see if Sanon and Asune are there. Then I'll go back to the guesthouse and check that servant room for Reinon.

>>15990
It is 10:47pm.
You quickly leave Genji and head to the servant room. Gohda exits just as you are about to enter and gives you a quick bow and a smile, before walking away. As the chime finishes ringing you catch a glimpse of Sanon and Asune sitting inside before the door closes.

You then head to the guesthouse. As per usual the quiet rose garden produces no other person to be seen. Shortly after you are at the front door of the guesthouse.

You enter and then take a peek in the this servant room to see Reinon peacefully sitting at the desk.

>>15991
"Hello Reinon. How's it going?"

>>15992
"..." Reinon obviously notices you enter the room, seems she is giving you a 'Oh its you' type of look. Seems she really didn't want to work in the guest house tonight. Eventually she responds more formally, "Good evening, can I help you?"

>>15993
"Eh, I'm just kind of bored. I know you didn't want to work the night shift here so I figured I'd come by to cheer you up. Want to play a game or something?"

>>15994
"I game you say? Well, I will at least hear you out," she states as she stands from the desk. "Mind you I cannot leave the servant room in case someone calls."

>>15995
"Right, that's fine! We can play in here. But before I explain the rules, can I ask what's in that locked door over there?"

>>15996
"Oh, that leads to the boiler room for the guesthouse. Anyway, explain the rules."

>>15997
BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOXBY-57Ezw

"It's called 'spot the difference'. I want you to hide behind that screen door over there and close your eyes for 20 seconds. I'll make a change to the room, and then I'll ask you to find the thing that I changed. And we can take turns like that. Ready to play?"

>>15998
"Pfft, thats what you had in mind?"
After a short pause she seems to shrug it off, "Fine, I have nothing better to do anyway." She then goes behind the paper screen.

>>15999
Once Reinon closes her eyes and starts counting, I will simply rotate the coffee table 90 degrees, trying to make as little noise as possible.

>>16000
You do so with a bit of trouble making sure none of the items on the table fall off. Overall there are no issues you and successfully move the table as such.

Reinon finishes counting and comes out.
"...the coffee table," she says with a bored look. "Were you even trying?"

>>16001
"Ahaha, yeah, I was just testing you... Don't worry, my next one will be a lot harder to spot. Anyway, it's your move now. Show me how much better you can do!"

I'll go behind the paper screen. Then, I'll set my bag of food down to the side (where it can't be seen), and as I do so, I'll take out the roll of tape and wire cutters from earlier and put them in my pockets, dropping the wrench into the bag to fit them. And then I'll close my eyes and start counting...

>>16002
You do so and being to count. After 20 seconds you leave from behind the paper screen and take a look at the room.

You never really bothered to take a closer look at the room so you do so now.

There are two desks, both with drawers, some locked others not. On top of each is a writing area along with a few pens and pencils to the left on the desk. Both have lamps built into the top which are turned on. One pointed up and the other down.

The coffee table sits closest to the desks in the middle of the room. There are a two coasters on the table at either end. You remember seeing those as well as the paper towel roll that lay on top. Surrounding the table are four chairs perpendicular which each point of the table.

Other than that the room is somewhat bare compared to the other servant room.

>>16003
"It's one of the lamps, right? They're facing different directions!"

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>>16004
"Correct. Your turn again, try a bit harder this time would you?"

Reinon then takes her place behind the screen once more.

>>16005
As Reinon moves back to the spot, I position myself toward one of the writing area. Once she's out of sight, I very quickly use one of the pens to write very clearly and boldly "Reinon is tsundere for Kinjo (:". I then hastily move toward the phone line and cut it with my wire cutter, and piecing it back together with my tape, to make it look as if it was never touched. I'll make sure to stand in front of it so that when Reinon comes back, she won't notice anything.

>>16006
You do your evil deeds and rest in front of the phone in order to block it from view.
Reinon comes around takes a quick look at the room. Eventually she sees the paper.

"You aren't very good at this game are you? What is this even supposed mean anyway?" she says as she points to the paper.

>>16007
"Oh, well, It's a new word I came up with! It's a character development process that describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side over time. It's derived from the terms tsun tsun (ツンツン), meaning to turn away in disgust, and dere dere (デレデレ) meaning to become 'lovey dovey'.[1] Sounds catchy doesn't it? Maybe people will start using it one day!"

Without waiting for a reaction (she should be rather confused) I'll pick up my bag and head toward the door.

"Well, it was fun playing, but I'd better let you get back to work. Remember to stay in here until you hear the phone ring, alright?"

I then go to the hallway and start going up the stairs, checking the time.

>>16008
You rush out of the room and quickly run up the stairs. The time is 10:55, however as you check your watch you bump into Battler who was also on the staircase.

"Woah Kinjo watch here you are going. Where is the fire?"

>>16009
"Oh, hey Battler! Just really excited... to be... going to sleep! You and the cousins going to be up for a while longer?"

>>16010
"Just about to sleep actually. Ange just wanted some milk, but we can't get ahold of the servant room so I'm going down myself. Did you see anyone down there? I could have sworn someone was on duty."

>>16011
"Oh, I was busy talking with Reinon... She may not have noticed you were calling. But I know there's milk in the lobby's refrigerator. I can bring it to you if you want, since it's probably my fault you're coming down here and all."

>>16012
"Nah don't worry about it. I'm already up and about, might as well finish the job," he says with a wave of the hand, before leaving you on the staircase.

>>16013
"Alright, I'm heading to sleep myself! Good night then!"

I go inside my room, lock the door and set the chain, and then check to see if anything's changed. Assuming not, I'll put on my maid disguise, and taking my bag with me, I'll jump out the window!

>>16014
You enter your room then lock it and find nothing to have changed.

You carefully try to slip on the maid uniform, however it seems like it is far too small for you and tears in the process. You eventually get it on enough that you feel pretty.

You look out the window and remember just how tired you are. Despite this you decide to jump from the window anyway because apparently the time travel has made you insane. You land on the ground outside of the guesthouse.

>>16015
BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsCvMCGnHIA

Knowing that I am extremely tired, I will still return to the mansion, entering from the kitchen's back door. I'll then and head directly down to the boiler room. I'll make sure to avoid anyone's line of sight, quickly and carefully moving from place to place.

Once there, assuming nothing strange is taking place (other than this of course), I'll take out the cans of tomato paste, beans, and the ketchup, opening all of them and mixing them to create some "fake blood". I will then recreate the crime scene as I found it in the previous iteration, even so far as placing myself where the maid was found dead.

This crime will no longer take place here tonight, because I've made it happen myself! And with that thought I allow myself to fall asleep right where I am, in the boiler room!

>>16016
You carefully sneak to the mansion, completely blacking out at certain times. This is obviously not some normal tiredness, but some sort of rule that binds you. You fight however, by sure determination to do something absolutely ridiculous, you make it to the kitchen which amazingly happens to be unlocked.

You move quickly into the boiler room. You can't even make out how long it takes you. It feels like it might have been hours to get to the mansion.

Eventually you make it to the boiler room and find it empty. You set up the 'crime scene' right beside the laundry machines and quickly, uncomfortably fall asleep.
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>>16017
BGM: Corridor of the Sands of Purgatory

You crack open your eyes. Is it morning? You seem to still be alive at least.

You sit up and take a look around you, nothing seems to have changed and you still are in the boiler room. The smell of the food you have thrown all over yourself has decreased, and most of it has hardened slightly... Did your plan work? There doesn't seem to be any corpse here this time...

Your body feels pretty shitty, for you were sleeping in an awkward position, in tight clothing, and on the cold ground. Otherwise though you can move without too much pain...

Checking your watch reveals it is 8:35am. You recall this was around the same time you woke up last round.

>>16030
I change back into my normal clothes and return the maid outfit to the laundry machine. I'll then examine the valves and pipes to make sure that there are no cracks or damages that could lead to water leaks, or if any of the valves had been turned. Then I'll wait until it's just about 9:00 to head upstairs.

>>16031
You place the outfit away just as you wanted and turn the machine on.
Checking the pipes and valves reveals absolutely nothing different. No cracks, no damage, nothing seems to have been changed.

You wait until 9:00am and then proceed up the stairs. You meet nobody on your way up and enter into the main hall. You can hear voices in the direction of the dining room and also the kitchen.

Everything seems fairly normal.

>>16032
I'll go to the dining room.

>>16033
You walk over to the dining room and see many of the family members already gathered inside.
You find Jessica, Natsuhi, Rudolf, Kyrie, Battler, Ange, Eva, Hideyoshi, George, and Rosa all sitting down at the table.

"There he is," Rudolf says with a small grin, "Heard you weren't answering your door. You really that hard of a sleeper?"

Seems like breakfast hasn't started yet. In the corner you see Reinon standing beside Genji, she is attentive as you would expect from a servant.

>>16034
"Yeah, sorry about being so late. Are we waiting on anyone else before starting breakfast?"