[ It's not until everyone has had a moment to talk a little before Akira finally moves closer and addresses everyone at once: ]

A few of you already know this isn't my first time in a place remotely similar to this.

[ He still looks uncomfortable - tense, his jawline tightened whenever he's not speaking... ]

The last place I was in, they gave rules similar to this one, and we all had titles. Even though this is similar, though, it doesn't feel the same as the game I was in before. The last place was so that we could... save the multiverse?

[ Just... scrubbing a hand through his hair. ]

Anyway, Tuesday was the day they'd give us a motive, but we didn't even have that this time. I'm not sure if she's waiting to see if someone will crack early on, or what. But...

[ And now he's shifting in his stance, looking particularly frustrated. But, he pushes it all aside, saying the next part with more... desperation, than conviction. ]

The fewer people who die, the bigger our group remains. And the bigger our group remains, the more of a chance we stand at fighting this thing... right?