''Ahhhhhhhhh''
The terrified female students shouted in fear as they witnessed the man's head explode and his body twitch upon hitting the ground, soaking his clothes in blood.
Yuki fell as she witnessed the cruelty, and Aiko, fearful and breathless, stood frozen in shock, along with the other students.
Tuhh!!!
A few minutes later, the sound from the LCD screens captured their attention, drawing them back to the hall. They all entered the room as the screen displayed a message for them to read.
''Jinro Game: There are now only nine players. First, take the envelope with your name from the table and check the card inside. Do not show or tell anyone about your cards.''
They approached the table, collected their envelopes, and moved aside to open them. In a corner of the room, Yuki opened hers, her eyes trembling slightly.
She had received a werewolf card! After taking a deep breath, she turned back. She saw Aiko look at her and nodded, and the TV continue
''Second, In the game, there are two players with werewolf cards and eight players with villager cards. Among the villagers, there is one bodyguard who can protect a single player by locking their door,''
''Third, the rules are simple: the team that manages to eliminate all the other team participants will win. However, there can only be one winner, and all those who are eliminated by unanimous vote, accused of being werewolves, will die, as well as the participants who are attacked by the werewolves at night.''
''Good Luck!!!'' The screen shut down.
As the TV finished, a heavy silence filled the grand hall, amplifying the tension. The students exchanged anxious glances, acutely aware of their dire situation.
The school's decor and striking architecture highlighted the surrealism of their predicament, sharply contrasting with their grim reality.
Trapped in a twisted game, they were forced to compete for survival—a chilling thought that sent shivers down their spines.
''Hmm! Emm!... Hello!, I'm Tsumugi, 2nd year'' One of them, introduced himself and nodded his head.
"And I am Himari, nice to meet you all! This is a hectic time, but I think we should get to know each other!" Himari smiled.
"I agree. We need to calm down and focus on the game rules, I'm Aoi" one of the girls, Aoi, chimed in with a smile.
The students began to introduce themselves, including Yuki and Aiko.
"I'm Hiro."
"I'm Sakura, nice to meet you!"
"I'm Iruma."
"My name is Saiko," she said with a smile.
"I'm Yuki."
"And I'm Aiko."
"I think it would be best for us to rest and meet at 5 PM, two hours before the game starts," suggested Tsumugi, who had taken on a leadership role.
The others nodded in agreement, and they dispersed to take a look at the building. Yuki and Aiko made their way to the front yard, located on the fifth floor near their rooms. Yuki's worried expression indicated her desire to escape.
"Don't worry! Everything will be okay!" Aiko reassured her friend, placing a hand on Yuki's shoulder to help her calm down.
"Thanks," Yuki replied with a tired smile, gazing out at the dense forest where only trees were visible.
"Hmm?"
Then, she noticed two students off to the side, seemingly trying to remain hidden. They glanced at Yuki briefly, as if scanning the area cautiously.
"Huh!" Yuki quickly pushed Aiko down to hide alongside her.
In addition to the two students she observed, a masked man entered their meeting, armed with a gun, accompanied by a wolf... It's a real wolf.
'What's exactly mean?' Yuki thought in her mind.
''What's wrong, Yuki?'' Aiko glanced at Yuki, and talked,
"I saw a masked man meeting with two students," Yuki said, her voice trembling and her face pale with fear.
''Who?'' Aiko asked, her look so serious.
''A guy named Hiro and a girl named Himara'' Yuki tool her,
''It's that so,'' Aiko talked, but made Yuki wonder about the behavior.
''Aiko, you're okay?''
''....!''
''I mean... you look so calm!''
"No, as we are trapped in this game... I'm considering how to play along!" She said, then glanced at Yuki before walking away to her room.
".....!''
''Sorry, Yuki!'' She spoke up as she reached her room and entered a room.