Event Story – House of Mystery: They Know All! ch.4

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Gray: Akira-kun... Good morning...

Akira: You too. Seems like we're on the 4th morning.

Gray: Right... The calendar is still stuck, though...

Akira: But it's not like it's been 4 days outside, right?

Gray: Y- Yes... We're not just going through the same 24 hours over and over... It's like we're forced to wake up here in the morning the instant the date changes.
And also... the way time flows inside the mansion could be different from outside...

Akira: So, that means it hasn't been that long since we got here, right?

Gray: That's a possibility... but then again, it might have been over a week already.

Akira: I don't think that's it.

Gray: Huh, why...?

Akira: A week would be enough for the research team, mainly Doctor and Victor, to work things out.

Gray: Ah...

Akira: And since nothing happened, it just means it hasn't been that long.

Gray: Yeah, you're right...

Akira: Well, they could also be waiting for Akira Otori, the genius rookie, to figure it all out! Hehe!

Gray: Fufu...

Ren: What an idiot... seriously, shut up...

Akira: Kh, hold on a second! Who are you calling an idiot, huh!?

Ren: Zzz... Zzz...

Gray: ... It seems like he was mumbling in his sleep just now.

Akira: What kinda crazy sleep talk is that?!
Anyway, Ren, it's about time you wake up! It's morning!

Ren: Ngh...

Akira: Ugh, Ren's still terrible at waking up.

Gray: Has Ren-kun always struggled with mornings...?

Akira: Yeah, it's been this way forever. I heard he's been struggling with getting up since he was little.

Gray: Oh really... wow...
Ah, but I totally get that feeling of not wanting to wake up... Sometimes you just want to be wrapped up in your sheets...

Akira: ? Isn't that different from just havin' a hard time waking up?

Gray: I- Is that so...

Ren: Mn, ngh... you're noisy this morning...

Gray: Ah! S- Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up...!

Akira: What are you apologizing for? It's totally fine to wake him up.
Come on Ren, we're on day 4 already! Time to get up!

 Ren: ...? Fourth day... of the investigation...?

Akira: Still feeling sleepy, are we? Go wash your face and put yourself together.

Ren: ... Where's the sink...?
This door won't open...

Akira: That's not the bathroom door.

Gray: Ren-kun, that door leads outside, so it won't open...

Ren: ......... Ah, right.

Akira: Gee...
So, what's the plan for this loop?

Gray: ... Right, I think we should focus on looking into the incident just like we did before, but...

Akira: But what?

Gray: I wonder if my idea is good enough... Maybe we should look for other possibilities instead...?

Akira: What's with the lack of confidence? Ren and I are both on board with your plan.

Gray: But, what I have is merely a guess...

Akira: Hehe, if you're that worried, how about I come up with the perfect escape plan for you?

Gray: You would...!?

Akira: Why not! We can just wreck this world the substance made with brute force!

Gray: W- Woah... that's an impressive plan that emphasizes brawn over brains... but when you say it, it carries so much weight, it's really something...

Akira: Hehe, I know, right?

Ren: Are you kidding me? That's not happening.

Akira: What the heck!? If you're half-asleep, just be quiet!

Ren: ... Hmph, I'm completely awake. I was from the very beginning.

Akira: No one believes you.

Ren: Shut up...

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