Notes: I came up with an idea of a Franziska/Maya halloween fic after watching the OVA of Corpse Party.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters used or fandoms mentioned in this fic.

Welcome Seiko Karaoke Bar

7:30 PM
October 29th, 2019
Kurain Village

It had been a while since Franziska had been in the Kurain village. It hadn't changed much since the last time she came here for official business. She was sure that Maya Fey, the master of the village, would be delighted if she stopped over to her house to have tea and burgers. Maya and Franziska were both the same age, and perhaps they had a lot more in common than just their age. The sky was a blaring shade of navy blue, she had no time to waste. She had been looking for a slim woman with short black hair, a large chest. The woman was last seen wearing a yellow and blue school uniform.

Many of the people in Kurain chose to wear purple, so she she should be easy to find if she was last spotted here. The woman Franziska was looking for was a lady known as Naomi Nakashima: unemployed and divorced. She had two children: twin girls. They all lived with their aunt, Yuka Mochida. Yuka and Naomi had gone to the same high school. When Naomi's daughters were three months old, Naomi was transferred to a specialist psychiatrist unit, but somehow escaped. Naomi was spotted in Kurain in the middle of the night walking towards a in the outskirts of the village. The original police search presumed she dead, but the new sightings brought a brand new wave of hope for Naomi's family.

"Hey Franziska!"

It was a woman's voice. She didn't need to turnaround to know who it was, but she turned around anyway. It was the soft and energetic voice of Maya Fey. She appeared to have matured, but at the same time, she was the same old Maya that she knew from before. Franziska could never forget the way her black hair was tied up in a bun on top of her head and vertical pigtails around her head. Her smile was warm and welcoming, even though she would always be a child at heart.

"Good evening, Maya Fey." Franziska got her hand out and Maya shook it vigorously. Franziska's heart jumped when Maya's arms engulfed her.

"It's been too long!"

"Work keeps us both busy as always." Franziska's face quickly became serious as she looked down on Maya. "Anyway, it's very foolish to be wandering around the streets at this time of night."

"Same goes to you too!" Maya lifted up her head and stood next to Franziska. Maya scratched her chin as Franziska felt observed by her. "Something about you says you've grown up a lot, but something also says that you haven't changed much."

"Likewise," Franziska groaned as she continued to walk forward. "Sorry Maya Fey, but I am in the middle of an investigation."

"Is this about the missing woman who was spotted in school uniform?"

Franziska ceased to move. "Yes..."

"One of the elders saw her walk into the old karaoke bar in the outskirts."

"How far is it?" Franziska asked.

"Well by foot I would say an hour on foot," Maya replied. Maya patted Franziska's back and pointed towards the shackled building in the distance. "But if we go on the train and throw ourselves out, we'll be there much quicker."

Franziska pursed her lips. She squinted her eyes as her whip lashed onto Maya's back. "Don't be foolish!" Franziska barked. "That is dangerous. We could get killed."

Maya sighed as she lowered her head below Franziska's neck. "I guess you're right. I have been having a quest for danger recently."

"Well," Franziska crossed her arms. "You better show me the way!"

Maya nodded. "Right! I will show you the way."

"So Maya Fey," Franziska spoke. She never expected Maya Fey of all people to assist her with her investigations. But she hoped, that this would lead somewhere. If Naomi was alive, she could most likely be brought to safety. If Naomi was dead, then a full investigation to her death will take place. But first, before Franziska could do anything, she had to know about this karaoke bar. "What do you know about this karaoke bar?"

"It's never open," Maya quickly replied. She held onto Franziska's hand as she tiptoed towards the long and stoney road. "I've always wanted to go ever since I've heard about it, but it just looked...well you can see for yourself. I wouldn't go on my own."

"I'm curious to why you would even consider going to a karaoke bar in the first place?"

9:30 PM
October 29th, 2019
Seiko Karaoke Bar

Maya's legs collapsed on the floor as she panted loudly. Her head swayed side-to-side as she took some deep breaths. "I'm sure that walked all that food off, I'm sure."

"With the amount you eat," Franziska said. "I'm not too sure."

Maya stood herself up and looked up to the old shambled house. It was covered in ivy and scaffolding and ivy over the scaffolding. On the door there was a red glowing sign in bold letters wrote: WELCOME TO SEIKO KARAOKE BAR!

"So this is the karaoke bar?" Franziska raised her head and turned away at the horrific site. She shook her head and quickly walked towards the door as her hand turned towards the nob. The door wouldn't nudge an inch. Franziska tried kicking the door: nothing happened. She took a few steps back and charged her full body weight at the door, and it wasn't very effective. "I can't open the door!" Franziska hissed.

"Then there must be a key!" Maya pointed out. She ran over to the window and nothing but a torn curtain. Maya could see a small flame lit up behind the curtain. "There's a candle in here, there must be someone in there!"

Franziska peered over to the window and saw the candle quickly walking closer and closer towards them. Franziska pushed herself away and cowered behind Maya. Suddenly a harsh cold gust flustered both women as Maya tried her level best to control her skirt, Franziska was able to see everything underneath it. Maya tapped her toes and began to sing. "I got chills, they're multiplying!"

The windows began to rumble as the door wobbled. Franziska bent her knees and rested her chin on Maya's shoulder. Eventually the door swung open. Franziska gasped. "The door just opened! How did that happen?"

"It was when I started singing..."

"Come on!" Franziska ordered, dragging Maya into the door. "Let's go and find this Naomi Nakashima!"