YUMEKO:
J-Jeez, why are you getting so angry all of a sudden?
SHIHO:
Gah!! So... intimidating...
MUTSURO:
'Sh-shit! I lost my chill for a second. Calm down Mutsuro, bad habits should not resurface in this situation.'
Ah, sorry if I came off like that! It's just that, I want to clear something up, y'know?
SUMIYE:
Ah, if it's for that, sure! Whaddya wanna hear again?
MUTSURO:
Repeat everything. Leave no details untouched, if possible.
SUMIYE:
Ooh. Gotcha.
DAISUKE:
Hold on, lemme get everything together first. My head still hurts from the goddamn anesthetic.
KIYANA:
Hey, Mutsuro?
MUTSURO:
Hm? What's up, Kiy?
KIYANA:
You're, uh... nevermind. I'll talk to you after this.
Just do your thing. You got this!
MUTSURO:
'Heh... She hasn't changed at all.'
Alright, let's start with Yumeko's testimony.
TESTIMONY RECOUNT: START
• Injection Wounds
• Missing Anesthetic
• Sumiye's Account
Accounts
a. Passerby: Yumeko Shiromota's testimony
b. Sea of Red: Shiho Miyazmizu's testimony
c. Late Afternoon: Sumiye Mozhizuki's testimony
d. Early Morning: Daisuke Yamamoto's testimony
ACCOUNT A: PASSERBY
Testifying : Yumeko Shiromota
"Hmm, where should I begin...?
"Um, it was the [morning Tansa fainted].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Did you see anything odd before Tansa fainted?
Yumeko
Hmm, let me think.
No, I don't think so. It was normal up until she fainted.
Though, I guess Tansa seemed a little bit on edge.
Mutsuro
Could you maybe elaborate on that?
Yumeko
Oh, uh, you know. The usual. Jumpy, eyes darting around the room, she wasn't even eating that much.
And that's odd in itself. Tansa's pretty much a glutton.
Mutsuro
...
Did she look sick?
Yumeko
Yeah, a bit. It didn't look that severe, though, so I didn't think much of it...
•
"After we all met up to discuss Tansa's condition, I returned to my room to [practice figure skating].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
There's an ice rink in your room?
Yumeko
Ah, not an actual rink. They're just sheets strong enough to imitate ice.
I should show you sometime. They're pretty cool!
Mikoto
Please focus on the task at hand, you two. Prove to me that this isn't a waste of time.
•
"It was around lunch when I stopped for a break.
"I left my room to go get a glass of water from the kitchen.
"When I left the dormitory, I saw [Shiho, Minako, Daisuke and Neboru] [huddled together in a group].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
That same exact group was still there when I found the glass shards.
Do you know what they were talking about?
Yumeko
Mm, I don't know what to say for sure, but... they were pointing fingers at each other.
Almost as if they were throwing accusations around.
Mutsuro
Do you have any idea why?
Yumeko
Maybe it has to do something with those weird glass shards in front of Tansa's door.
Ah! I remember I also saw you passing by as I went.
'Hmm... judging by her testimony, it sounds like she saw the four people I met up with after Tansa fainted. Should I shoot a truth bullet at one of her statements?'
'... No, it sounds right. Let's move on.'
ACCOUNT B: SEA OF RED
Testifying : Shiho
"It'll definitely be hard to look back on, but... I'll try my best!
"It was [this morning], and I woke up to check on Tansa. It was my turn to, after all.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Can you specify exactly what time it was?
Shiho
Hmm... well, I can't pinpoint it exactly.
But it couldn't have been past 7:15 a.m.
•
"As soon as I woke up, [Monokuma was staring down at me.]
"When we were done [talking], I headed straight towards the nurse's office.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Wait, hold on. What were you two talking about...?
Shiho
Ah... sorry— really, it was just Monokuma taunting me.
He said, and I quote, "Upupu! You're finally awake! Gee, I wonder what's happening to your poor, ill friend... better check it out, Shiho!"
Mutsuro
...
... that was a really good Monokuma imitation.
Shiho
Thank you! My throat hurts now.
Mutsuro
No wonder you're the Ultimate Voice Actress.
Kiyana
Er, guys? Let's... try and stay on track?
Shiho
Ah! Sorry, sorry. I'm so sorry.
•
"I got there, and a [key] was stuck inside of the door handle.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
What did this key look like?
Shiho
Ah... the part sticking out had the Hope's Peak emblem on it.
Though, I didn't check the actual key itself.
Kiyana
The emblem, huh... could it be a master key?
•
"So when I opened the door, all I saw was red. Red everywhere, red blood, red flames...
"I- um, sorry, [now's not the time] for that.
"[It was paralyzing]. I was just stunned, is all.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Sorry for asking, Shiho, but uh, do you know what the time was?
When you got there, that is.
Shiho
I dunno... my vision was hazy 'cause I ran so fast. I'm not in good shape, you see.
But I think it was around 7... 15? When Tansa was pronounced dead.
Mikoto
That's definitely what the Monokuma File stated.
Alright, this has proven to be interesting. Continue.
•
"Once I snapped myself out of it, [I ran back to the dormitory] as fast as my weak legs could carry me.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
As fast as possible, right?
Shiho
Y-yes. I knew I couldn't carry a fire extinguisher on my own, so maybe I could get somebody like Renjire or Daisuke to do it.
Daisuke
Well, you are pretty fragile...
Mutsuro
Mhm. And say, what places did you pass by?
Shiho
Eh... let's see...
If I recall, the science lab, the lounge, the rec rooms—
Mutsuro
—oh, you can stop there.
Did you peek into any rooms you passed by?
Shiho
Not at all.
All I was thinking was, 'I gotta go get the others!'
I didn't think about peeking into any rooms...
Ryori
Yeah. I must admit, that's just common sense.
Pretty stupid question there, Mutsuro.
Mutsuro
I—! Agh. Forget it. Let's just continue.
•
"So I got there, and I started ringing everybody's doorbells.
"[Sumiye and Daisuke didn't answer], but that's probably because they were knocked out.
"And... you know the rest of the story.
'Hmm... judging by her testimony, it sounds like she ran directly back to the dormitory after seeing the fire. Should I shoot a truth bullet at one of her statements?'
'... No, it sounds right. Let's move on.'
ACCOUNT C: AFTERNOON
Testifying: Sumiye Mochizuki
"Ooh, my turn! Let's see... okay, I'm ready!
"So it was Tansa's second day sick. It was [my turn to check up on her], so of course I planned to [check up] on her!
"Just like I promised.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
When did you check up on her?
Sumiye
Good question.
Uh... Renjire?
Renjire
Around three.
Sumiye
Right! Around three. Thanks Ren-ren.
Mutsuro
'I-is Renjire just going to be Sumiye's spokesperson?!'
Kiyana
Oh boy.
Mutsuro
The things we do for justice...
•
"So I walked inside the nurse's office. It seemed pretty normal if I remember correctly!
"So, I walked up to Tansa's door and [knocked] on it.
"She [didn't answer], so I waited.
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
And what did you do?
Sumiye
Hah? Uh... I...
Hm...
Oh! I just stood there. Waiting for an answer.
Mutsuro
You... had to take that long to remember standing somewhere?
Sumiye
I don't work well under pressure, Muts! Jeez.
Mutsuro
Yeah, I noticed.
What direction were you facing, by the way?
Sumiye
Now that's something I remember!
I was facing the door.
Mikoto
The things you seem to remember and not remember just... shock me.
•
"And then, soon after that, [I was attacked!]
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Did you not see the assailant at all?
Sumiye
No, not at all.
I'm smaller than most of you, so I think it would be pretty easy to knock me out.
But! The culprit should be strong enough to knock out Daisuke as well.
Mutsuro
True. Alright, let's keep going.
•
"I don't remember anything else. When I came to, [Renjire was looming over me].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
So that means the next thing you remember was being in the rec rooms?
Sumiye
Yep! Sounds about right.
That means I was out for almost a whole day, right?
Hinata
W-wait!
Then... how do you e-explain this...?
Mutsuro
... huh, this is—
Sumiye
What the—?! This... this looks like my handwriting!!
It even has my signature and everything.
Hinata
Yeah... I f-found it odd.
You say you were k-knocked out, but I got this letter from you...
Sumiye
I swear, I don't know anything about this!
Mutsuro
Hinata... can I see that letter?
Hinata
Oh.... s-sure.
EVIDENCE OBTAINED
Sumiye's Letter
•
"So Renjire and I went to the dormitory 'cause he wanted to force me to sleep.
"But... we couldn't get in 'cause [my key was missing]!
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
You had it before visiting Tansa, yes?
Sumiye
Of course!
I checked every single one of my pockets! It wasn't there...
Mutsuro
Hmm. Was there anything else?
Sumiye
I mean, there was this weird stick fragment.
... ah, and my ghost database, it was on the floor in front of my door.
Mutsuro
About that stick fragment...
It looks like the other end of the broken match I found in the matchbox.
Sumiye
Oh, cool.
... w-wait! It wasn't me! God damn it, why am I being framed?!
Mutsuro
'But, just what was her ghost database doing outside of her door?'
'Hmm... judging by her testimony, it sounds like she got attacked while trying to check on Tansa, and got her key and database stolen away. She also found a matchstick fragment in her pocket. Should I shoot a truth bullet at one of her statements?'
'... No, it sounds right. Let's move on.'
ACCOUNT D: EARLY MORNING
Testifying: Daisuke Yamamoto
"Sooo... in the morning, [I woke up with a headache]. [I went to visit Tansa], anyways.
"Fuck headaches, amirite?
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Do you know what caused the headache?
Daisuke
No, not really.
I just woke up with it.
Mutsuro
Ah... I see.
•
"So, I knocked on the door. [Tansa didn't answer].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
So this means that Tansa's been knocked out ever since breakfast. Right?
Daisuke
Oh, shit, that's right. I was thinking like that, too.
If Tansa didn't answer, that means she was already knocked out.
That helps! Maybe.
Mutsuro
'Hmm... who would be able to sneak into there that early?'
•
"I couldn't just leave Tansa like that.
"So, I [went to tell Hinata about it first], then [came back].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Hinata, can you confirm this?
Hinata
Ah, y-yes I can!
He... he definitely came by for a brief visit.
It was around... uh, f-five minutes, I think.
He told me that, uh, he'd come back if anything changed with Tansa.
Daisuke
Yep. So there it is, I went back.
•
"Huge fuckin' mistake, by the way, since [I got attacked].
RE:ACTION
Mutsuro
Are you able to describe the attack?
Daisuke
Eh. I'll try my best, I guess.
So I got back, and leant against the door just in case Tansa woke up.
And — this part is blurry — somebody came in with some sort of syringe.
I knew 'cause we were facing each other.
Mutsuro
Can you describe the syringe?
Like, what was inside, which hand they were using to hold the syringe, etcetera.
Daisuke
You kiddin' the same hand they used for Sumiye.
Mutsuro
That would be their right, yes?
Daisuke
Yep!
And the syringe had the same anaesthetic, too.
•
"And then, I [woke up in the rec rooms], just like Sumiye.
"Are ya satisfied yet, Mutsuro?
'Hmm... judging by his testimony, it sounds like he got attacked while trying to check up on Tansa, however visited Hinata before doing so. Should I shoot a truth bullet at one of his statements?'
'Yeah... that statement doesn't add up!'
•••
MUTSURO:
Hold on, Daisuke... repeat that again.
DAISUKE:
Oh... what?
MUTSURO:
What direction were you facing?
I need to hear it again.
DAISUKE:
You deaf or something? I said the front.
I was facing the front with my back towards the door when I was attacked.
MUTSURO:
You see, Daisuke, that's where you slipped up.
If the culprit is right-handed, that means your injection wound should have been on your left, considering you were facing the supposed perpetrator.
Why is it then, that the injection wound is on your right?
DAISUKE:
...!
KIYANA:
Wait... does this mean?—
SHIHO:
Mutsuro, stop! I-I'm sure he has a valid explanation!
MUTSURO:
You have every right to object. Please, tell me I'm wrong. I want to believe I'm wrong, but there's no other possibility.
You're right-handed, and your testimony doesn't add up...
Tell me Daisuke, and be honest — did you inject yourself to secure an alibi?
•••
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