Once the partner's key had opened one lock, the others wanted to try it.
The partners who could hear locks rejoiced, while the other half could not enter.
"Aww, man! This is a bummer! You all discovered my trick so early in the game that it is no fun. But a test is a test, and it needs to be fair, right? Then, I shall add another rule - if you cannot find your key in time, you can kill your partner who has unlocked their locks and advance."
"Now that we have all the rules, it's time to begin this round."
The yells of joy turned into fear after the last rule was implemented.
The partners rejoicing and teasing their other halves quickly fell quiet and fearful.
"H-Hey, you will not kill me, right?"
"We are partners! Let's make a deal. I will help you find your key. How about it? This way, we both get what we want."
People were fighting around Soma, but he was more concerned about passing this floor.
