Everyone stepped up to their designated podium. Already there was a woman with bandages everywhere, one covering her eye entirely.
"Who is she?"
"Well...here we go again."
"Guys... this is.... (Inhale) ...Hanabi Hadena."
"Okay, I can already tell this is gonna get crazy."
"You betcha!!!!! Feels weird bein' here again after who-knows-how-long!!!!"
"So yeah, if you find the culprit they get punished, if fails, everyone dies, yada yada."
"Yep."
"I'm bored already"
"Shut up, things will get fun."
"Are we ready?"
"I think so yeah."
TRIAL BEGIN/ALL RISE
Hikari: So as a mandatory recap, there was a massive fireworks disaster at the Nagoya central park. It was meant to be a firework show, but it turned deadly as the fireworks were launched almost directly near the audience.
Tokei: There were obviously around 30 casualties.
Hikari: But there are some things to note about...
(Nonstop Debate)
Byakuya: There's been a lot of speculation about who's behind this
Kazuichi: The murder "weapons"...
Kazuichi: The calling card...
Kazuichi: EVEN the times...
Kazuichi: It's clear that the culprit...
Kazuichi: Is an infamous serial killer!
"I n f a m o u s s e r i a l k i l l e r!"
*Truth Bullet #2: Ted Chikatilo's History*
"I agree with that!"
Hajime: The perpetrator did make the disaster appear like that of a notorious killer's actions.
Hajime: Said killer being one Ted Chikatilo
Hajime: He had been known for using fireworks to kill people, which tied into his past
Tokei: Chikatilo had been known as the Ultimate Pyrotechnician, and was actually a Hope's Peak student.
Hanabi: Oh shit, really?!
Chiaki: Yep.
Chiaki: HOWEVER. It should be noted that there are things that prove Chikalito didn't do it.
Ibuki: And that being...?
Chiaki: A few reasons actually.
Chiaki: And I know the first.
(Evidence Picking)
*Truth Bullet #4: Gap in time*
Chiaki: One being that it had been around 10 years since Ted's disappearance.
Chiaki: The Despairs were founded in 2019.
Hanabi: And?
Chiaki:: And that me-
Hanabi: Actually, how do you KNOW it was a Despair case?
Chiaki: Oh, that can actually be explained easily!
