Before the participants explored, they opened a box—that Q-taro carried as his first trial—that consisted of a woman's head. It freaked most people out, but the one who freaked out the most was Kanna.

The poor girl fainted after having a glance at the head. But it soon turned out to be one of a doll's, which Sou made clear.

The box also contained a note, stating to find the doll's body. And so, most of the participants parted into small groups to explore and hunt for body parts while Nao, Reko, and Kugie stayed behind to take care of Kanna.

Sara went with Sou, as the timid man politely offered to accompany her. Of course, you all know what happens in Sara's point of view and might find it boring, so let's switch it up, shall we?

Unexpectedly, Hinako went up to [Name]. Earning herself a confused look from the [hair/color] haired girl.

"[Name]-senpai, can I come with you?" The middle schooler politely asked. [Name] let out a hum before nodding. They decided to go to the door closest to [Name]. The room they entered turned out to be the cafeteria.

"Hm. We might spend all eternity here since they have a dining room." [Name] joked. Hinako closed her eyes before bluntly stating;

"[Name]-senpai, you're terrible at jokes."

"I know, Hinako-san. I know." [Name] sighed. Hinako opened her eyes and glanced up at her senior.

They walked towards the kitchen and opened the door. They explored every part of the room, making sure not to miss anything that could be of importance. Silence loomed over them until Hinako spoke.

"[Name]-senpai, why did you tell that joke earlier?" Hinako asked as she opened and peeked inside a cabinet.

"I don't know, you just seem dead inside and out."

It stayed silent for a moment before Hinako spoke.

"Toućhe, senpai." Her response made [Name] chuckle. The [hair/color] peeked inside the huge exhaust.

Unbeknownst to her, Hinako was warily keeping an eye on her. [Name]'s eyes narrowed when she looked inside the exhaust, her [eye/color] eyes seemed to dangerously flicker, but it was gone as soon as it appeared.

She then turned to Hinako, and pointed her thumb towards the exhaust.

"Hey, Hinako... Check this out." Hinako strides over to [Name] and glanced at what her thumb was pointing at.

"I feel like something's up there. Wanna check it out?" [Name] casually asked. Hinako looked up and felt a weak gust of wind hit her face.

"You're right, I'll check it out." The pink-haired girl then stepped on the stove and started to climb the exhaust, but she came to a halt when a hand gently grabbed her right shoulder.

"Oh, no you don't! There is no way that I'm letting you come up there... Alone atleast." She helped Hinako get down and on her feet.

"We'll leave it for another time. There might be something dangerous up there. What are you? Suicidal?" She only got a stare in reply. [Name] sighed, Hinako's eyes slightly creeping her out.

"We should check the back of the cafeteria next, don't you agree, [Name]-senpai?"

"Sure, let's go there next."

The room was pitch black except for a dim red light that was on top of a door.

"Hinako, before we go to that room, let's check every corner and every wall." [Name] said. But as soon as she realized what she said, she quickly added;

"Actually don't, I'll do it." And so, she patted the wall numerous times before her hand felt something cold. Metal, she deemed.

Her eyes narrowed before she twisted it, and she was met with the 'secret room'. But she closed it when she felt another presence behind her.

"Hey, Hinak- oh, gosh." When she turned around, she was met with Kai standing beside Hinako, who was a few feet away from her. The black-haired man stared at her nonchalantly.

"Please don't do that, Kai."

"My apologies, Miss [Name]." He said. [Name] sweatdropped before glancing At Hinako, who only stared back.

'geez, they might be related—'

"It's fine. Have you found any part of the body yet?"

"Not yet, How about you two?" [Name] shook her head.

"Then... In that case, have you found anything of importance?" [Name] asked. Kai shook his head, his shiny, black locks swaying as he did so.

"Oh well... Do you wanna come with us? We were just about to enter through that door." [Name] politely offered as she gestured to the door under the red light.

"Sure... I would be glad to accompany you both."

"Then, let's go." Hinako then walked to the door and opened it. Inviting herself in, she was met with a bright pink room. The doll's torso leaned against the wall beside a group of stuffed bunnies.

There was also a heart shaped vent on top of the torso.
"Geez... It's so bright." [Name] commented.

"Heh, I know, right?" A voice said out of nowhere. But when [Name] turned to her right, she was met with Joe.
The boy kept a smile on his face, as if he wasn't placed into a dangerous situation.

On the other hand, [Name] is basically shielding her eyes. The room was bright enough, and the boy just decided to jump right into the mix.

"Oh, h-hey Joe. Please don't do that."

"Do what?" He looked confused, not knowing what he did wrong. Then Hinako said;

"[Name]-senpai seems to be startled easily."

"O-oh." Joe uttered.

"Ahaha...now you make it seem like you're older than me..." said [Name].

"Is that so... Sorry." Hinako apologized.

"I didn't mean it." [Name] sweatdropped. It was only then that [Name] noticed Megumi leaning on the wall beside the door.

"Hello, Miss Megumi." [Name] greeted. The policewoman only nodded in acknowledgement. After checking the room, nothing seemed to be of importance besides the doll's torso.

But the [hair/color] haired girl knew better. She knew about the vent. And she knew that Megumi was also aware about it. But she decided to leave it for another time.

Hinako started to walk to the cafeteria, leaving her seniors who followed her silently. As they walked to another room, Kai decided to start a conversation.

"Miss [Name], what are your thoughts on Hinako?"

The sudden question taken [Name] aback.
The [hair/color] haired girl looked at Hinako, who was walking in front of them. Of course, the middle schooler was listening, which [Name] was aware of.

"She's ok. Everyone here seems alright too. But..." [Name] looked at Hinako with curious and worried eyes.

"She seems to have gone through something based on her behaviour."

"I see... So you have noticed it as well."

[Name] hummed in response. They entered a hallway with blue walls that was much like in the central hall. There was a green vending machine beside a door with a template.

BAR

The three looked at the prices required for a drink. Only to find out that it costs a thousand yen.

"That's very high even just for a drink." Kai commented. [Name] nodded while Hinako hummed.

The three continued their way to the bar. Mishima was standing behind the counter, along with Gin. Sitting in one of the stools were Anzu, staring at her hands.

"Hey, Octopus girl. Is something wrong, meow?" Gin asked. Anzu raised her head and looked at the boy across her.

"Yeah... I just miss my mom and dad." The blue-pink-haired girl replied. Gin looked at Anzu with worried and sympathetic eyes. Of course he felt the same, why wouldn't he?

"Ah, you three. Have you found anything of importance?" Professor Mishima asked. He looked suspicious, but in reality, he's a man of morals. (?)

Hinako shook her head whilst [Name]'s gaze landed on a list that states those who can and can't drink.

[ Can drink ]
Alice, Kai, Kazumi, Keiji, Shunsuke, Sou, Naomichi, Mai, Megumi, Reko, Q-Taro.

[ Can' t drink ]
Anzu, Kanna, Gin, Kugie, Sara, Joe, [Name], Nao, Hinako, Ranmaru.

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Sorry if this chapter was boring or had some OOCness. Sorry for the lack of action too.
But thank you for reading!