The lockdown at the school has concluded, and it is now the following day. Everyone is gathered in the kitchen for breakfast—eggs and toast—while Akira is in the bathroom attending to her hair.
Ohma: (Eating) These eggs are really good!
Daru: They're just eggs, Ohma. Nothing special about them.
Himitsu: I think he's just glad to eat something that tastes good.
Hana: Huh? What do you mean?
Himitsu: Well, the leader Kono usually cooks for us, and it's not great.
Zodiac: She can't cook for shit; that's what he means.
Hana: O-oh. That's unfortunate.
Daru: Anyway, where is Akira?
Ohma: I think she's still in the bathroom.
Himitsu: Really? For that long? It's been like 30 minutes.
Hana starts to laugh.
Hana: You guys don't understand how much time we girls need for beauty routines.
Zodiac: What could possibly take that long in the bathroom?
Just then, Akira descends the stairs and enters the kitchen, capturing everyone's attention with her makeup.
Himitsu: (To herself) Gram was not lying; she is so hot!
Akira: How does it look?
Zodiac: (Arms crossed) Not impressed.
Akira: I wasn't asking you, dumbass!
Hana: You look amazing! I told you using my makeup would do the trick.
Akira: Hmfp.
Ohma: Well, you should eat up before we leave for school.
Akira approaches the table, takes her plate of eggs and toast, and consumes it all in one bite.
Daru: Really, Akira...
Akira: (Wiping her mouth) Let's not waste any more time and go.
They finish their meals and head outside to school. As they walk down the street, they notice another student who appears unkempt, with a pale complexion and vacant eyes.
Himitsu: You guys see that, right?
Daru: Yes, another victim.
Hana: (Concerned) We need to find out who's behind this quickly.
After a few minutes, they arrive at the school entrance, causing some students to feel anxious.
Daru: (Sigh) I just want to get this over with.
Hana: Are you in a rush or something?
Daru: No, I just hate being in schools. I've always had a bad time since I was a kid.
Secretary: Good morning, students. As school will begin shortly, please make your way to the auditorium.
Ohma: Auditorium?
Hana: That's where we usually hold our announcements. Let's head there.
They all enter the school and follow Hana to the auditorium. As they walk past the office, Zodiac notices several parents crying at the window.
Zodiac: What the hell?
Zodiac stops following the group and approaches the office wall, attempting to listen in on the conversation.
Woman Parent 1: (Crying) How could you let this happen?!
Secretary: I'm sorry for your loss, ma'am. We are still trying to determine who is responsible.
Man Parent 2: You need to try harder! Our sons were killed, and you're letting this person get away with it!
Secretary: As I mentioned before, we are still investigating who may be responsible.
The woman breaks down, and the man turns to confront the secretary.
Woman Parent 1: How could someone so evil do this?!
Man Parent 2: Whoever it is, that person needs to pay!
Woman Parent 1: No! That person needs to rot in hell!
As Zodiac hears this, a heavy weight of guilt settles in his heart, making him uncomfortable. Hana glances back and notices Zodiac near the office door.
Hana: Zodiac! What are you doing?
Zodiac: Shut up. I'm coming.
Zodiac shakes his head and rejoins the group heading to the auditorium. Upon arrival, they enter and see the other students taking their seats.
Himitsu: This place is huge.
Hana: Yeah. They renovated it recently. Let's sit over here.
Hana finds a spot with six empty seats, and they all sit down together. Some other students begin to look at them.
Student Girl 1: Look, it's the transfer students.
Student Boy 2: Man, the one with the pink hair looks hot.
Akira clenches her teeth.
Akira: That kid needs to shut his mouth before I do.
After a few moments, the room darkens as a man in a suit makes his way to the stage.
Ohma: Who is that?
Hana: It's Mr. Principal Fugen.
All the students fall silent as Principal Fugen takes the microphone from the stand.
Principal Fugen: Good morning, students and teachers. We have gathered here today to discuss a tragic event that occurred yesterday. As many of you may have heard, a group of students has lost their lives, and we do not yet know the cause.
Student Boy 3: (Yelling) But what about the cameras!?
Principal Fugen: Yes, we have installed cameras throughout the school; unfortunately, the camera near the washroom was undergoing maintenance.
Student Girl 4: You've got to be kidding me!
Principal Fugen: I understand your frustration. Many of you are deeply saddened by this event, as I am. We want to ensure that this school remains a place for learning, enjoyment, and pursuing our careers. We will continue to investigate this matter and enhance security measures to ensure everyone's safety. As for the students we have lost—Walt, Joe, and Thomas—they will be greatly missed. For now, please proceed to your homeroom classes, and have a good Thursday.
Principal Fugen sets down the microphone as the audience begins to applaud.
Himitsu: (Shocked) That was a lot to absorb.
Hana: I know. We don't usually receive announcements like this.
Daru: Well, you can thank him for that. (Looking at Zodiac.)
Zodiac crosses his arms and remains silent.
Ohma: So, I guess we should head to our classes now.
Hana: Yep. We should get there before the bell rings.
Everyone moves to their homeroom classrooms and takes their seats.
Mrs. Albby: Good morning, students. I'm sure most of you heard Principal Fugen's remarks. It is truly unfortunate that this has occurred, and please keep those three young men in your thoughts and prayers. However, as difficult as it may be, we must continue with our lessons from yesterday.
Akira: Back at it with this nonsense.
Kyoka: Yeah, I know, right? It's ridiculous that we're back here. But we have to do what we have to do, right?
Akira: Yeah, I guess I don't really care.
Kyoka: Clearly, you don't care about anything.
Akira: Hmpf…
The scene shifts to Himitsu and Hana in their class, working on an assignment.
Hana: (Whispers to Himitsu) Himitsu…
Himitsu: Huh? What's up?
Hana: I can't stop thinking about how this school is still running.
Himitsu: What do you mean?
Hana: You really don't think it's strange that the school has three people dead and only closes for one day?
Himitsu: I mean, I didn't think of it like that, but now that you mention it… yeah, it is strange.
Hana: Exactly! We need to find more clues.
Himitsu: Right, but you need to stay close to us or to the other students because you could be next.
Hana: I'll be careful, don't worry.
Himitsu: Good.
Mr. Kyto: Hana and Himitsu…
Hana and Himitsu both turn to Mr. Kyto.
Mr. Kyto: No cheating on the assignments.
Himitsu: (chuckles) Oh, of course not! I was just telling Hana that I really need to pee. I mean, use the bathroom.
Hana: What?
Everyone turns to Himitsu, who smiles nervously.
Mr. Kyto: Well then… you may go.
Himitsu: Go where?
Mr. Kyto: Uhh… the bathroom?
Himitsu: OH!! Right! I'll take care of that.
Himitsu stands up and exits the classroom toward the restroom.
Mr. Kyto: Interesting student.
Himitsu: Stupid, stupid, STUPID! "Go where?" You idiot!
As Himitsu walks to the restroom, he spots Akira in the hallway.
Himitsu: Akira? Oh, AKIRA!
Akira turns to face Himitsu.
Akira: Oh, just wonderful!
Himitsu rushes over to her.
Himitsu: Hey Akira! What are you doing here?
Akira: I'm walking the halls, asshole!
Himitsu: Oh, that's nice.
Himitsu smiles and falls silent.
Akira: Why are you staring at me like that!?
Himitsu ceases to smile and closes his mouth.
Himitsu: Sorry. I just… you look really pretty with makeup.
Akira blushes slightly.
Akira: Shut up!
Akira slaps Himitsu across the face, causing him to slide against the lockers.
Himitsu: (rising, in pain) Yep, I anticipated that.
As Himitsu stands, he glances to his right and notices another person in drab.
Himitsu: What the! Another one!
Akira approaches Himitsu.
Akira: What are you rambling about?
Himitsu: Look over there! (points).
Akira follows his gaze and sees another individual in drab.
Akira: During the day! I mean, Willy was in the early morning, but this is right in the afternoon while school is ongoing.
Himitsu: Crap! What do we do?
Akira: (sighs) Follow me.
Himitsu: Huh? Okay.
Akira approaches the individual in drab and examines his face. Both Himitsu and Akira are shocked to discover that it is Hana's brother, Ricker.
Himitsu: I-it's Ricker! Hana's brother.
Akira: Yeah, I know! Okay, come on!
Akira pulls him into the restroom, with Himitsu trailing behind.
Himitsu: Ugh, Akira, you do know this is the girls' bathroom, right?"
Akira: No, dipshit, I didn't know that!
Himitsu: Okay, my bad. I didn't know.
Akira: Contact the others and tell them to get here fast.
Himitsu: Okay, I'll do that now.
Himitsu uses his Jump Watch to reach out to the others as Daru's, Zodiac's, and Ohma's Jump Watches activate.
Daru: Uhh, can I go to the bathroom?
Mrs. Soya: Daru, you're in the middle of a lesson.
Daru: Yes, I understand, but I really need to take a shit.
Everyone is taken aback as Daru uses profanity in class.
Noah: Damn!
Daru: What? What'd I say?
Mrs. Soya: Daru! You're lucky I'm in a good mood today. Now go and hurry up!
Daru: Uhh… Okay, thanks.
Noah: I saw your watch go off. I'm sure it's more important than music.
Daru: Yeah…
Daru exits the classroom, following the GPS to where Himitsu is located. Upon arrival, he sees Zodiac and Ohma.
Ohma: Did you get the notification too?"
Zodiac: Of course we did, or we wouldn't be here.
Ohma: (Laughs) Oh, I guess that makes sense.
Akira opens the bathroom door and spots Daru, Zodiac, and Ohma.
Akira: Get in here!
They all enter the bathroom and find Ricker sitting in the corner while Himitsu attempts to give him water.
Ohma: Uhh… Is that Ric—
Daru: Ricker.
Zodiac: You say that as if you're not surprised.
Daru: Because I'm not. He was on that list too, and whatever it is, it got to him.
Himitsu retrieves the list and verifies Ricker's name.
Himitsu: He's correct! He is on the list.
Zodiac: So what now?
Ohma: We gotta tell Hana, right?
Daru: Yeah… we have to tell her.
Hana: RICKER!!
Everyone turns to see Hana rushing to Ricker, who is on the ground.
Akira: When did you get here?!
Hana: (Crying and holding him) Ricker! Come on, stay with me! Please stay with me! Ricker! Please! Please! Don't go!
Daru approaches Hana and kneels beside her.
Daru: Hana… he's gone.
Hana: (Crying) No, he can't be! We fight a lot, and he doesn't want me around, BUT HE'S MY BROTHER!! HE'S MY FAMILY, AND H-HE'S DEAD!!! NO, IT CAN'T BE!
Ohma, Akira, and Daru lower their heads, feeling the weight of her grief. Daru stands up, turns around, and addresses everyone.
Daru: Give her some space. Akira, stay with her; don't let her out of your sight.
Akira: Yeah, whatever.
Daru, Ohma, and Zodiac exit the girls' bathroom, waiting for Hana to emerge. After five minutes, she walks out, with Akira following her. Daru and the others approach her.
Ohma: I'm sorry, Hana…
Hana looks at them, her expression filled with distress and her eyes brimming with tears.
Hana: I don't care who it is! When you find that bastard, kill him!
Ohma: I promise!
Daru: Hana…
Hana: KILL HIM!
Daru: (Sighs) Okay…
Hana walks away, heading back to class, but stops midway to look back.
Hana: I found you guys because I overheard you talking outside the bathroom.
She walks away, wiping her tears. After the crew finishes their classes, lunch arrives, and Daru exits his class on the second floor.
Daru: I'm glad that's over.
As he is about to leave, a student rushes out of another classroom and approaches him.
Student Boy 1: Hey, dude!
Daru: (Turning around) Huh? What do you want?
Student Boy 1: There's going to be basketball at the gym in a few minutes.
Daru: Basketball?
Student Boy 1: Yeah, man. If you want to play, come on down!
Daru: Sorry, but I—
Student Boy 1: (Checks his watch) Oh crap! I gotta eat my lunch first! I'll meet you there!
The student hurries off.
Daru: Yeah, I'm not joining that. I've got things to do.
As Daru walks down the hall, some students stare at him. He notices Principal Fugen on the other side, who turns to face him. Just as Daru is about to head down the stairs, he hears someone call his name.
Principal Fugen: Mister Daru!
Daru: (Turns around) What?
Principal Fugen: Yes, you. Come here for a moment.
Daru walks over to Principal Fugen.
Principal Fugen: (Smiling) I have been looking forward to speaking with you. I am Mr. Fugen, the Principal of this school.
Principal Fugen extends his hand for a handshake, and Daru accepts it.
Daru: (Awkwardly) Yeah…
Principal Fugen: It's a pleasure to meet you. How are you finding our school thus far?
Daru: Uhhh, it's okay, I suppose.
Principal Fugen: Well, that's good to hear. I heard you received detention on your first day from your homeroom teacher.
Daru: It wasn't my fault. I was just trying to get my schedule from the office, and she gave me detention for that.
Principal Fugen: (Laughing) Ah, don't worry. Mrs. Soya can be strict, but she's a good teacher.
Daru: (Muttering to himself) Good teacher, my ass.
As Daru continues conversing with the Principal, the scene shifts to Ohma and Himitsu walking together on the second floor of the school.
Himitsu: Man, I'm hungry. I wonder what the chefs made today.
Ohma: Yes! Last time it was fries with that brown sauce. What was it called again?
Himitsu: I think they called it poutine.
Ohma: Poutine, that's it! It was really good!
As they walk, they reach the stairs and pass through a door, where they notice a group of students smoking in the corner.
Himitsu: (Covering his nose) What's that smell?
Ohma: (Pointing) It's coming from them.
Himitsu: I don't think you're allowed to smoke here.
Ohma: Well, I'll go tell them.
Himitsu: Ohma, please don't!
Ohma approaches the students, who turn to face him.
Student Boy 1: Ummm, can we help you?
Student Boy 2: Can't you see we're busy?
Ohma: Hey, guys! I just wanted to let you know you shouldn't be smoking here.
Student Girl 3: Okay, and?
Ohma: You might get in trouble.
One of the students takes a closer look at Ohma and realizes something.
Student Boy 1: Hey, you're the new transfer student everyone's been talking about.
Ohma: (Smiling) Yeah! I'm Ohma!
Student Boy 1: Ohma, huh? What a cool name. You wanna take a hit?
Ohma: Take a hit?
The student extends his hand, revealing a vape. Ohma takes it and examines it.
Ohma: What is this?
Student Boy 2: Are you serious? It's called a vape. It's similar to a cigarette but healthier.
Student Boy 1: All you have to do is inhale from the tip.
Himitsu rushes up to Ohma.
Himitsu: Ohma, don't do it!
Ohma: Huh?
Student Girl 3: And who are you?
Himitsu: I'm also a new transfer student. I'm Himitsu.
Student Boy 1: Oh, I see. Well, what are you waiting for, Ohma? Take a hit.
Himitsu: No, Ohma, don't! You don't know what it contains.
Student Boy 2: It's not that deep, relax. It's just one hit.
Ohma glances at Himitsu.
Ohma: Well, one hit shouldn't hurt, right?
Himitsu: (Sighs) Okay, okay. Just do one and let's move on.
Ohma: Alright, here it goes!
Ohma puts the vape to his mouth and inhales. After a few seconds, he begins to cough, smoke escaping from his nose and mouth as the other students laugh.
Student Girl 3: Oh my gosh!
Student Boy 2: That was hilarious!
Still coughing, Ohma hands the vape back to the student.
Student Boy 1: You crack me up, Ohma. You're a funny guy.
Himitsu: Are you alright, Ohma!?
Ohma: (Still coughing) Y-yeah, I'm fine. It just tasted strange, that's all.
After a few moments, a teacher walks in at the bottom of the stairway, detecting the smoke.
Teacher: (Yelling) Who's smoking up there!?
Student Boy 2: Oh crap! Everyone, run!
The three students dash out the door, causing Himitsu to panic.
Himitsu: Ohma, let's go before we get caught!
Ohma: Okay!
Himitsu and Ohma sprint down the hall and spot Hana and Akira together.
Akira: What the hell?
Hana: Himitsu? Ohma?
Himitsu: WATCH OUT!
They rush past Hana and Akira just as the teacher emerges, pursuing them.
Teacher: You come back here!
Hana: What on earth is going on with them?
Akira: (Shaking her head) This is why boys are so stupid.