★ WEEK THREE: ???

[raisingproject]

A MYSTERY

Week 3 (Monday-Sunday)

There is almost no sound in the room coming from the mastermind this week; in fact, there's a sheer amount of irritable static but absolutely no words come from the person's mouth. It's melancholic, almost bitter, but that's it. Feel free to, however, speak up on it, considering this week's motive.

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[sedatedkiss]

You know who committed the murder, didn't you?

[Joshua's smile is bitter. He doesn't really care, to be honest. A life of killing is what he's used to. Then again with the motive, he's almost too quick to want to act.]

Let me know and I could end their lives just as quickly. I don't even care what happens to me, and this is a perfect opportunity.

[raisingproject]

Don't.

[ The voice that comes from the speakers is tired, but at the same time harsh. ]

While it is true that I do know, I am not allowed to say it to the living, as a part of my contract. And besides... you honestly think that she'd be happy if you end up dead because you killed someone? Is that what you want? Do you really want to have more blood on your hands? If nobody dies by Friday, I'll do it myself.

[sedatedkiss]

It doesn't matter. Either you find a way for me to get to her, or I find our murderer and I kill them. You're not exactly giving me much of a choice.

[Even if he does have choices, he's not the type to wait and twiddle his thumbs.]

As far as I'm concerned right now, we're just in a contract together and nothing more. You've given me the weapons and the means and I'm telling you that I'll act.

[raisingproject]

Fine. You are not allowed to take her out of the room, however.

She is in the back of the dollhouse.

[sedatedkiss]

You're telling me that I'll just get to see her and nothing more?

[He ponders for a moment, but then...]

She's probably safer there anyway. Though I still make no promises on not acting. Especially since I think I know who you are.

[raisingproject]

If you take her out of there, we're going to have some problems. Well, I did give hints... did you want to make a guess for the million?

[sedatedkiss]

Well, considering you spoke of your nee-sama before and how you're acting now, I'm placing my bets that your Zange.

[crossingout]

[ And surprise: on the table there seems to be a small projection of Zange; in her transformed state no less. ]

Looks like we have a winner! Congratulations. So, what are you going to do now?

[sedatedkiss]

There are a lot of things I could do. I could kill you and end this game now, couldn't I? However, that's not in the best interest for either of us. Tell me what you want me to do. I can't sit around and twiddle my thumbs anymore.

[crossingout]

Killing me won't end this game. This body is borrowed, anyway. [ Her voice is as cold as ice when she says those words. ] I need you to find the keys for me. I can't touch them myself, but they are necessary to ending this game.

There are ten of them in total. And if you want to see the hostages... meet me at the dollhouse. I'll unlock the door for you.