FINAL WEEK

[strangerpeople]

FINAL WEEK

[This round really has been different.

The beginning of the week brings memories once more, as everyone finally falls asleep, and soon enough it will become apparent that a new wing has opened up, laying bare the entire mall for the survivors. Still, it is no small comfort. Not when the residents have also been updated, bringing home the very sobering fact that over half of those who arrived here are dead.

There are so few left. The Fabricator has been exposed, and somehow that is hardly a victory. It's clear that whoever is running this intends to hold whatever cards they can until the bitter end. Theirs isn't the first time this Game has been played, after all. They can easily outlast their charges on their home turf.

Yet, there is a strange hope. Maybe there is a way out. The question now is finding it and going on the offensive, before those in charge make their next move. Because they will eventually. There is no doubt. Time is not a luxury the remaining Titled can waste anymore and everyone knows it.

So don't waste it - because the clock is ticking. Prepare yourselves.

There are seven strangers left in this place.]

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[comesaround]

[ Even better than he'd been expecting. He can't help the small grin as he shoots back a text right away. ]

Well. Hey there. You must be Kana-chan. Glad you got my message so quickly.

Got a minute?

[strangerpeople]

I




I suppose so. What's up?

[comesaround]

I just had a couple things I wanted to ask.

Names, mostly. I... picked up on a few memories of yours unintentionally. Do you know the names of the two you spoke to about a certain incident? One had wavy hair and the other seemed older but I couldn't make out his face. Called you 'pigtails'.

Do you know their names at all?

[strangerpeople]

Oh you go



I see. I do. But I'm not really allowed to tell who they are. At least, I don't believe so...

[comesaround]

I don't see how it would hurt any, but that's just me. Even just one of their names would be great.

Same with you. Surely you don't just go by Kana-chan. Have a full name that you can give me? I'm honestly curious. If I have to promise to keep it more or less a secret for now, so be it.

[strangerpeople]

I can't. I'm sorry, Akabane-san. The reason why is that I don't have a real name.

[comesaround]

[ That in itself is something important to note, so he makes to jot that down in his notebook quickly before sending another. ]

I see. That probably has to do with the game we're a part of, I'm guessing.

I was hoping to at least get the names of one of those guys from you. It'd help in trying to put things together, but you're strictly not able to, I get it. You've been a part of this game for some time, haven't you?

[strangerpeople]

It's a long story.


But, I have been here for some time, at least, yes.

[comesaround]

I don't doubt that.

Just know that me and the others? We're going to put an end to this game for good. Everyone trapped here, even you, will get to go home after we get some real answers and shut this down.