Chapter 2 - Part 2
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Ah, Hajime...
So you ended up here too, huh? What do you make of... all this?
I mean... it’s a pretty creepy looking building...
It almost looks like ancient ruins...
I thought so, too...
It’s weird... All of it is weird.
I’m gonna go and explore a bit longer. What about you?
I don’t think there’s much I could do, so I’ll leave it to you.
Yeah, sure.
...
Hey, can I ask you something?
What is it?
Do you play a lot of mystery games?
Do I... what?
You were really helpful last night... during that trial...
...Hey, is that your talent?
My talent...?
Solving mysteries. If you’re good at solving mysteries, maybe you’re some kind of detective.
Something like the “Ultimate Detective”. That’s gotta be a real Ultimate, right?
Sure, but... it’s definitely not mine...
I mean... I barely said anything in that trial and...
...Anyway, you’ve probably got other places to explore, right?
Yeah, I do...
Okay... You go have fun with that.
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This is a huge library, but.... Like everywhere else I have looked, there is no one here.
It might be safe to assume that this island is also uninhabited...
I am a little surprised! I never expected to find such a splendid facility.
For this island to host an installation on the level of my homeland’s national library...
Don’t you think it’s a little out of place? Why would a resort need a library?
That is very true, and... just as expected, nobody is here either.
Yeah, there really is no one on these islands except for us...
Tadaaaa! Monomi is here! I'm reading a book!
Ah, since you've come here, would you like me to explain this library to you?
U-Um...
It's clear from your face I'm a nuisance... Since I was more energetic than usual... I feel even emptier now...
Um... anyway... what were you about to tell us?
Well, you're all basically students, right? I was thinking you needed a place where you can do homework...
Soooo, I have prepared this library!
You... prepared this?
Hehe, everyone can get along and study together. It's a student's duty to study.
Er... I appreciate the thought, I guess...
How kind of you... That makes me so happy as your teacher...
...Are you our teacher, though?
Wawa?
We don’t even know what you are, much less your real identity!
R-Real identity...? You know my identity! I’m your teacher!
Boo hoo... I never thought *you* would say something like that...
Wha..?
Sniff... G-Goodbye! [leaves]
You must be her favorite student.
Huh? Why me!?
More importantly, she claims to have prepared this grand facility.
...I am not sure I can believe that.
I agree... she’s definitely too small...
According to this island's guidebook, many of their guests are wealthy and stay for weeks at a time... This library is probably something they donated.
Wait, did you say “tourist brochure”?
I found it in this library. Would you like to take a look?
Um, but this is in English, isn’t it? There’s no way I can read this...
Then I shall read it on your behalf.
You know English?
Mmhm, I am fluent in thirty different languages. It is a requirement for members of the royal family.
Thirty languages!? Her family has really high expectations!
Let us see... “Jabberwock Island is a small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean known for being a paradise of eternal summer.”
...That is what it says.
This is... exactly what Byakuya told us before.
"Jabberwock Island consists of a small central island surrounded by five other islands.”
“The outer islands were developed as resorts, while the central island houses a large administrative building."
...Huh?
What’s the matter?
Th-That is strange... I mean...the central island of Jabberwock Island...
O-Oh, that’s right. There’s no trace of any buildings over there.
All that’s over there is Monokuma Rock and that park...
A-Also, according to this guidebook...
It says that there is a bronze statue in the lobby of that building which symbolizes the island...
Wait a second, then...!?
Wouldn’t that be the statue that “became” the Monobeasts!?
But... that statue wasn’t in any lobby! It was just standing there in the middle of the park!
Th-That is not all... There is another description that strikes me as strange.
According to this guidebook, the only way to travel between the five islands is by boat...
...What?
"While some people wanted bridges, critics worried about their effect on the environment, so none were built..."
Didn’t we just cross a bridge to get here? What happened to this island!?
It’s possible... that this place is an artificial island like Palm Jumeirah.
Can you repeat that...?
Palm Jumeirah is a huge artificial island and tourist site located in the Persian Gulf.
Similarly... this island might be an artificial island designed to *look* like Jabberwock Island...
Th-That especially might be why... we are the only ones on this island...
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...Well, something like that would be impossible anyway. No island of this size could be completely artificial.
This guidebook must be old, too. It contradicts everything about the island's current situation...
My my... you're very intuitive to assume this is an artificial island!
Jeez! Why do *you* have to be here?
However, those guys are the only ones who could do something on such a massive scale!
...Who are “those guys”?
The hint is... You know, the enormous organization you were talking about before.
Hmmmm... it's true that those guys totally deserve to be called a horrible group of people.
So there *is* an organization behind this?
...Oops. Slip of the tongue. Guess that’s another ass-whooping for me...
That is, if I don’t make it to the panic room first! [leaves]
Hey, hold on a sec!
My shouts echoed uselessly throughout the library. The stuffed toy had already left.
Could it be... this island is completely artificial...? There is no way that is true...
I-It can’t be. Someone wouldn’t be able to make an entire island in secret!
You... are right...
...
I mean... it has to be a real island, right?
That stupid toy is just trying to mess with us...
Hmm... Such an interesting description.
What are you reading, Sonia?
The newest issue of Occult Magazine! It is all about underground mysteries and the wonders of the world!
...Eh?
You appear shocked... Oh, but do not worry! I-It is not like I read it often!
I am just reading it because it has a special article about serial killers!
Serial killers!? How is that any better!?
But, it seems this writer has very good taste.
I mean, even Genocide Jack is mentioned in the article...
“Genocide Jack”? I think I’ve heard that name before.
Which is weird... I don’t really like to read about serial killers...
I highly recommend you read up on the matter! Serial killers are incredibly fascinating! Especially Genocide Jack...
She’s an alleged Japanese serial killer who has a reputation even among casual internet users.
She is very popular among youths and is known for writing messages in blood at the scene of the crime.
Apparently she is a middle or high-school student wearing a sailor uniform, so please be careful Mahiru!
Eh? Why should I be careful?
You seem like someone who enjoys the occasional bad girl, no?
W-What? No!
Ah, I apologize!
For you it is quiet girls, yes?
...Can we please change the subject?
Ah... this one is a particular favorite of mine...
Sparkling Justice is a regular subject of these kinds of exclusive articles. I shall explain it to you just in case...
Sparkling Justice is a serial killer who calls themselves "The Ally of Justice"!
Wearing a wide variety of hero masks, Sparkling Justice is a delightful serial killer who only kills criminals!
S... Sonia...?
Thanks to the masks Sparkling Justice wears, nobody knows their real age or gender.
After all, an air of mystery is indispensable for a serial killer! What an expert, yes!
Hey, you two... I've been listening in for a while now, but...
Why are you talking about murderers with such enthusiasm?
I-I’m not! I’m not even saying anything!
Please hold on! It is a mistake to refer to these people as mere murderers!
Learning about value-systems that differ from your own is a very important matter...
Serial killers... their values are very different from the norm... What a marvelous thing to behold!
Haaaaah! I am totes intrigued!
A girl like her... is obsessed with serial killers?
That doesn’t seem very healthy... I think I’m a little overwhelmed...
By the way, Mahiru...
I would agree with Sonia. You seem like someone who prefers the bad girls.
A-Ah! You heard that, too!?
M-Mahiru, look! It’s a pharmacy!
With all these medical supplies, I'm pretty sure we can handle most illnesses or injuries...
If you don't feel well, let me know. I'll give you looooots of shots.
I’ll... keep that in mind.
Hehe... It’s the least I can do.
Last night you spoke to me... and you held my hand...
No one’s ever done that before... People always say I’m too gross...
Is she serious? What a bunch of jerks!