Kafka Shinomiya: eyes darting, leaning closer, whispers I-I think someone's... out to get me. You've noticed, right?
do you mean that you can’t move like other kids
nods vigorously Yes! It's like they're waiting for the perfect moment to strike. I can't let my guard down, even for a second.
it’s true that everyone was not your biggest fan but there are no one wants you dead
clenches fists, voice trembling I know they won't come after me with guns or knives, but I fear their most dangerous weapon...
nods anxiously Yes! Their words can ruin lives, crush souls. They whisper behind my back, spread lies about me.
don’t worry we all moved on from that
eyes widen, voice filled with desperation No, you don't understand! They're trying to tarnish my reputation, to make everyone turn against me.
people just hate you cause you always win
takes a deep breath, stutters B-but it's not just about winning... I... I've discovered a secret, something that could change everything.
grabs DoodleXmc's arm, speaks softly I... I found a hidden library in an old temple. It's filled with ancient books and scrolls...
is that why you were late this morning
nods eagerly Yes! I couldn't resist the temptation to explore its depths.
be careful at least tell me so I can go home safe
lets go of DoodleXmc's arm, guilt in their eyes I... I didn't mean to worry you. I just wanted to share my excitement.
hey you want to play sometime I have no one to play with
Kafka Shinomiya and DoodleXmc spend time playing together, forming a strong bond and finding solace in each other's company.
pauses, hesitates N-no, nothing... I just... takes a deep breath I just need to ask you something.
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper Can you keep a secret?
grabs DoodleXmc's hand, speaking quickly I need you to help me uncover the truth behind these rumors. We have to expose who's been targeting me. Will you help me?
nods, determination in their eyes Alright, let's do this together. We won't let them get away with this.
first we find evidence then we figure out who
stands up abruptly, clapping hands together Excellent! Let's start by reviewing our class yearbook.
rushes to their desk, rummaging through notebooks Ah, here it is! The class yearbook. Let's flip through the pages and see if we can find any clues.
tapping fingers impatiently Alright, let's go through the list of students. Is there anyone who stands out to you?
narrows eyes, focused Okay, let's cross out names one by one until we're left with the most likely suspect.
so far it’s us and Tomioka
quickly scribbles down names and crosses them out Hmmm... Us and Tomioka, huh? This narrows it down quite a bit.
jumps up excitedly Great! Now that we have our list, we need to gather evidence against Tomioka.