WEEK 6

[lockdownmods]

[Week six comes like an ominous wave. If anything, the wall is more threatening that it's ever been. That sign from last week? Looks aged-- like it's far more than just a week old. But more than that, it feels like something is waiting to snap this week. What could possibly go wrong, after last week?

Said no one ever, at this point.

But still, if you look around this week, you might find out something. It's like someone has started leaving clues in places old and new. Take a look around.]

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Comments

[throwabookatit]

[ After yesterday, you'd probably expect Rebecca to be a bit of a recluse. However...the opposite is true. She seems to be going about her daily routine, with a look of determination. Defiance.

Heating up food in the cafeteria, morning jogging, afternoon tea, the typical library hideaway-- she's out, and about, and living. However... If you happen across her? More, if she sees you, there's a high chance she'll wave you over. ]

Hey. Look, there's something I've got to tell you.

library

[lovedanime]

...I'm not trying to bother anyone now, please don't —

[he's practically hiding his face behind this book]

[throwabookatit]

Wha...? [ She purses her lips. ] Oh, please- it's nothing to do with any of that, could you look at me? This is- this is important.

[lovedanime]

...

[He lowers the book, holding it to his chest.]

O-okay, I am listening to you... Ma'am...

[throwabookatit]

[ Just showing him the recording...probably wouldn't be a good idea, with how skittish he is. ]

I... I received a message, last night. It was from...Viral. The others. There's still a way to get in touch with them. Still hope.

[lovedanime]

[the name of Viral crosses his face like a rain cloud, and the word hope outright sets his teeth into a gritted position.]

How dare they [not "the others"] psychosomatically stimulate us yet again... it's only Monday...

[throwabookatit]

[ That was not...what she was expecting. Rebecca shakes her head. ]

N-no, I don't mean like that, I mean...I mean actually Viral.

[lovedanime]

"Actually Viral"?

You... got a version of him to cheer you on in the simulation room?

[throwabookatit]

No, programming people into that thing is- is impossible-- [ For a moment she scowls, but it's not at him, it's couples with a quick swallow, because never the fuck again ] No, I mean...

It was through Vivienne. [ She lowers her voice. ] It was...she's kept the ones who died from disappearing. They're...they're in a simulation.

[lovedanime]

[Mitarai takes several steps back, shaking his head]

No... No!!! This isn't a virtual reality, Han said—;\!!

[throwabookatit]

[ He's......really taking this poorly. Really. ]

Not this. In- somewhere else. Look, the- keep quiet about it, outside the other students. Just...calm down, alright?

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[ososoi]

[ Osomatsu puts down the manga he was reading. He looks exhausted. ]

Uhh... okay?

[throwabookatit]

[ Rebecca withdraws a small recorder from her pocket, sitting next to Osomatsu and speaking in a low tone. ]

I received this, from Vivienne. It's...it has a message on it. From Viral.

[ososoi]

...Wait, from Viral-kun??

[ That wakes him up a little. ]

S-So he recorded a message before he died, huh?

[throwabookatit]

[ She shakes her head fervently. ]

He recorded it, just recently. They're still out there, Osomatsu.

[ososoi]

[ His eyes go wide and he completely loses his grip on the manga. ]

Wh- REALLY??

W-What'dya mean the-- W-Where are they??

[throwabookatit]

Shhh! [ She puts a finger to her mouth. ] Look, they- outside us students no one else can know. I know they're monitoring us, but- I can't be too specific. They're not ghosts...but there's a simulation.

[ososoi]

Ah-- right, sorry...

[ He lowers his voice. ]

S-So... all the people who died here... are--?? In a simulation?? What's goin' on??

[throwabookatit]

[ She nods. ]

I don't...know, exactly. Vivienne- I don't...entirely like her, but- but she said it's like this school? She's trying to keep them safe, to- to restore them.

[ A way to save them. God, it's the most hopeful she's been in weeks. ]

[ososoi]

[ Osomatsu looks... rather overwhelmed by this news. There's still some hope? ]

...They can be brought back?

[ His hand latches onto the magatama around his neck. ]

E-Everyone can be saved?

[throwabookatit]

Maybe.

[ Yeah she's right there with you, tragic necklace buddy. ]

So... Yeah. I knew... I had to let you know.