(The Next Day).
Shigaraki as the Narrator: I have a feeling that something or someone has followed us back to the cabin, which I believe is cursed, and all three of us may be in danger, but I'm not sure.
(In the cafeteria).
Shigaraki: ...
He tried to push away the memories of yesterday, especially the cabin and what had happened to Overhaul, but the horrors still lingered in his mind. He looks up slightly to see Overhaul sitting with Chrono and Lady Nagant as if nothing had ever happened, and it seems everyone has moved on. He looks over just to see Dabi sitting down next to him including Toga.
Dabi: I just created an app. It's called Random. It's an app where random place people can go.
He shows Shigaraki the app he created just yesterday, an idea that suddenly came to him.
Toga: Wow that sounds like fun. I know we should invite everyone to try out the app.
She was really excited about the app and was wondering which places they should visit.
Shigaraki: That sounds cool can't wait to try it.
(In his mind).
"I guess Dabi moved on too, but how did he make the app all in one day? "The App Called Random I wonder what inspired him to make the app?"
(Out of his mind).
(At the other table).
Chrono: You didn't take your pills? Didn't the boss tell you to take them?
He looks at him with annoyance after Lady Nagant shares the news that Overhaul has stopped taking his medication.
Overhaul: Everything is fine...
He mumbles to himself, distractedly moving his food around, oblivious to his surroundings, and currently under the influence of pills. He was emotionless.
Lady Nagant: Pretty sure he got the message.
She smiled nervously as she noticed that Toga approached them directly.
Toga: Hey guys, Dabi just made an app called Random. Pretty cool huh?
She gazes at everyone with excitement.
Lady Nagant: Sounds interesting so what does it do?
She looks at her a bit interested in the app.
Toga: It's an app that can find random locations. Pretty neat, huh?
She says it is very exciting.
Lady Nagant: This is perfect. All of us could use the app to find a random location and just hang out. It'll take off the stress of college and maybe we'll have some fun.
She looks at everyone who's at the table.
Toga: Great idea so see y'all tonight.
She smiles happily at the idea of everyone hanging out together as she returns to her table.
Chrono: Are you serious about this? Hanging out in some abandoned area where who knows what.
He gazes at her, thinking she must be out of her mind to even suggest such a thing.
Lady Nagant: Well, yeah, since it could be fun.
(A few hours later, at the parking lot).
Dabi: ...
He glances down at the app on his phone, the same one he created, and is surprised to see that it's now live, accessible to anyone.
(In his mind).
"I don't know why I made the app it just came to me in an instant. My brain was telling me to create this app but I forgot to watch over Overhaul."
He looks up slightly to see that other college students, also invited by Toga, have arrived. He glances over at Overhaul, who is accompanied by Lady Nagant, Chrono, and a few others, and notices that Overhaul appears to be under the influence of pills.
(Out of his mind).
Shigaraki: So Dabi where are we going?
He wonders what the app says about their destination.
Dabi: Yeah the app.
He pressed the button on his phone to use the app called Random, which would generate a random location for them to stay at. The app quickly processed the request, and a location immediately surfaced on the screen. The app then displayed the GPS coordinates of the chosen location, providing a precise address and directions to get there.
Dabi: Okay guys and girls. Time to go.
He let Toga and Shigaraki into his SUV, then waited for the other college students to board their vehicles before starting up and driving to the location indicated by his app. He glances back to ensure the other vehicles are following closely, keeping the group together.
The road trip seems like it's taking forever; it's already been four hours, leaving them to wonder where they are. As they continue driving, they notice they're far away from the city, surrounded by nothing but trees.
Shigaraki: Are we there yet?
He looks at him, wondering if they'll arrive soon, as they've been driving for four hours and are now surrounded by nothing but forest, including a dirt road that gives him a strong camping vibe.
Dabi: Yeah, 'cause we are here.
He looks up slightly to see a house that appears abandoned, yet surprisingly well-preserved despite its state of neglect. He stepped out of the vehicle and gazed up at the white house, which towered above him like a three-story giant. However, the house appeared abandoned, with the front door slightly ajar and the surrounding area littered with old, rotting debris.
As other college students get out of their vehicles and gather in front of the house, some can be seen holding cases of beer, food, and other items.
Hawks: No way...
He gazes at the house with wide eyes, utterly disbelieving that it's the same one he was supposed to research.
Dabi: Wait really? Oh no is this place haunted?
He looks at Hawks, wondering if this place is haunted, which is the last thing he wants to consider after the cabin incident.
Hawks: No not really.
He lies to avoid ruining anyone's fun, even though the truth may come out later.
Toga: No fun, but anyway, let's explore.
Everyone carried the supplies to the house.
(In the background).
Chrono: No fucking away.
His eyes widened as he gazed at the house, the realization of what it was.
Lady Nagant: What is it?
She looks at him, wondering what's going through his mind.
Chrono: That's the cult house... It belongs to Matsumoto Taiki, the leader of the Plague Birds Cult, who believes in human sacrifice and rituals.
(In his mind).
"There's no way that app wants us to go here? But at least Hawks and I could have time to investigate it."
(Out of his mind).
Overhaul: ...
He looks up at the house and sees someone at the window, a person wearing a black bird mask and a hooded cloak, eerily similar to the people in the goat masks.
Overhaul: Everything is fine... They're not real... It's all in my head...
He looked at the window, but in the blink of an eye, the person was standing right in front of him, causing him to step back.
The Man In The Bird Mask: They're the enemy...
He points at the college students who were moving things into the White House. He disappears in a blink of an eye.
Overhaul: Everything is fine...
He mumbles it to himself.
Lady Nagant: Yep everything is fine!
Her gentle pat on his back startled him, and she had to pull him to the house since he was unable to do so himself due to the pills that made him not there.
(In her mind).
"I think he's started taking new medication because the old pills never made him feel this disconnected. He seems completely spaced out."
(Out of her mind).
Chrono: Before you asked about it. Yes, he's on the new pill. I told my boss about what happened, so he got a replacement drug for Overhaul, and now he's like this.
He recalls telling his boss about what happened to Overhaul and could sense that his boss was aware Overhaul was succumbing to his illness, which he feared would drive Overhaul to become a serial killer if he continued to believe his hallucinations were real threats.
Lady Nagant: At least it's kinda working on him.
All three headed to the house including a few others.
A few hours later, as everyone settled into the house, it became apparent that there was ample space for everyone, but it was peculiar that the house appeared well-maintained despite being abandoned. Moreover, the house had electricity and air conditioning, and surprisingly, all the amenities were in working order.
Everyone was gathered in the living room, enjoying some drinks and each other's company in a casual get-together with friends.
Toga: I know let's explore the basement!
She pulls out a flashlight, looking at Shigaraki, Dabi, and a few others.
Shigaraki: There's a basement?
He looks at her, then at Dabi, wondering what he intends to do.
Dabi: Sure thing let's explore.
He smiles slightly, thinking it could be quite enjoyable to explore the place.
The door opens by itself right in front of everyone in the room, startling everyone.
This will continue in the next chapter.