Here is the first 'evidence collection' chapter I was talking about. If you have forgotten about these chapters and what they are for, refer back to the author's note at the end of 'Meet the Cast'.
I know this one isn't very varied, but I hope you enjoy it anyway. Next chapter will be a 'normal' chapter.
Extract from The Saturday Gazette, December 1998 Edition, page 5:
…Two days ago, the principal of Morning Glory Private Academy in Precinct 52, Kiyoshi Nakamura, announced that his school would be closing with the arrival of the New Year, after many generations of teaching the children of some of the richest people in the country. The announcement comes in response to the outcry following the horrific incident of three months ago, which resulted in the death of 8 year old….
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"Hehe, this is going well. Now, I guess I leave things up to their despair. "
She leaned back in her chair, watching the screens in interest. The phone by her side vibrated, and she picked it up.
"Hello?"
"How is it going?" the familiar voice made her heart feel calm. She smiled.
"It is doing well. I am glad we were able to finish preparations in time for this year. The new intakes are…an interesting bunch. It won't take long for the killing to begin. They will make all of this worth it. No revenge will have ever been sweeter."
"That is good to hear. When are you going to send me the next few videos for the site?"
"Already done! Check your emails. "
There was an awkward silence. She half sung, half hummed a little song.
Ame rirara nami mo rirara yureterara rirarira to ame
Nami wa rirara kono yoki hi ni nara sayonara rirarira to
"Shall I bring you dinner? You must be hungry." The voice at the other end said eventually.
"That would be great. You know where to leave it, yes? Be careful, don't get seen."
"I know, I know….Anyway, we'll talk later, okay? Be careful yourself. "
"Sure thing, bro." she hung up, and looked up at the screen again. She could not stop grinning.
Life really was going her way for once.
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A letter sent from Hope's Peak Academy, March 19th 2014:
Dear Parents/Carers,
You may notice this letter is handwritten rather than typed. This is because the networks for the entire school systems are down, and as a result, our communication systems are also down. The reason I am telling you this is because I know that you may be worried about the welfare of your child if he/she isn't keeping in touch with you. I want to assure you that everything else is as it should be and the technically adept amongst our students are working with our staff to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we are encouraging the students to start using handwritten letters as a means of keeping in touch, and I implore you to not worry. If you have any more queries, please do write to me, and I will do my best to assist.
Yours Sincerely,
Jin Kirigiri (Principal of Hope's Peak Academy)
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A To-Do list found in a bin outside the gates of a park 5 miles from Hope's Peak Academy (The first, third, fourth and final items on the list were ticked):
-Start making 'the plushie'.
-Make sure 'gift box' is ready.
-Go over the plans so that I know them off by heart (do this as many times as possible ^^)
-Pack bag ready for the 'big day'.
-Buy Kevlar vest.
-Be sure that Principal Kirigiri knows I am here on a 'visit' (he'll never be able to resist a visit from one of his first students).
-Pick out the perfect outfit.
-Ensure there will be an endless coffee supply. (Or else more people will die than necessary.)
The song used in this chapter is by Shibayan Records-it's called 'Ame wa rirarira'. If anyone was wondering. I don't own the song.
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