Event Story – House of Mystery: They Know All! ch.8

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Akira: ーGotcha, so that's the situation outside.

Ren: Not even Victor was able to stop the substance's effect...

Nico: *Munch, munch* He did have quite a few speculations, I guess... These muscat grapes are delicious.
Is it okay that I enjoy these by myself?

Akira: Totally, even if you eat up the entire house, it'll come back once the date changes.

Gray: That appetite... it's clearly the real deal, wouldn't you agree... Ren-kun?

Ren: Yeah...

Nico: So, uh... we're just looping the same day over and over?

Ren: Yeah. Today's on a never-ending replay.

Nico: Hmm.
Still, I'm really surprised by how much progress you've made. Wasn't expecting that.

Akira: Ya think?

Nico: Yeah. You were on the same page as Dr. Victor about the effects of the substance, and even knew what needed to be resolved.
You 13th gen rookies are really something.

Akira: Heh, I guess ♪

Ren: What are you so proud of? He's praising Gray's work.

Akira: Yeah and? ♪ He's still part of the 13th gen!

Gray: R- Right, I just happened to be right...

Nico: ......

Gray: Um, Nico-san? What's wrong?

Nico: Wouldn't you all have managed just fine without me?

Gray: Huh? T- That's...
To be honest, we wouldn't be here without Victor-san's support, and with your ability, we could potentially find another way to break free...

Akira: Good point. Can't you use your ability to get us out of here?

Nico: No. Seems I can only get around inside the house.
So, you guys better solve this incident.

Akira: What do you mean 'you guys'? You should think about what you're gonna do too.

Nico: Thinking a lot makes me hungry.
Besides, it's your job to get those gears moving. I only make the calls and handle the consequences.

Akira: What kind of job is that, huh?



Nico: I forgot to bring this up. I'm taking charge of you all.

Akira: You...?

Nico: Yeah. I don't really want to do it either since I'm not cut out for it, but I guess I have to. 
If you talk back, there will be consequences.

Gray: Huh!? C- Consequences...?

Akira: That stuff doesn't scare me at all.

Ren: Same. I'm used to Marion's punishments.

Gray: W- Wait, you two...

Akira: What is it, Gray?

Gray: Perhaps it's better to follow his lead...
Billy-kun mentioned that Nico-san has a surprisingly strict side to him...

Akira: Are you kidding? All I see is a little dude with a big appetite.

Ren: He's really hard to pin down.

Gray: S- Still...

Nico: Hey, stop whispering over there. If you have something to say, just say it.




I'll listen, but don't expect mercy.

Akira & Ren: ...!

Akira: I'm good!

Ren: ... Me too.

Nico: Alright then.

Akira: (There's something oddly intimidating about him. It reminded me of the old Gast, but more detached...)

Ren: (Gray's right, maybe it's better to just not go against him...)

Nico: So, how much do we know about the incident? Gray, fill me in.

Gray: Huh? M- Me?

Nico: You're smart, right?

Gray: N- Not really, I think Ren-kun is smarter...

Nico: But Ren is pretty much as reserved as I am.

Ren: ... I won't deny that.

Gray: (Talking isn't really my strong suit either... but now I've been singled out...)

Nico: Hurry.

Gray: Y- Yes. Um, so, about the incident...

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