IDA School Rumors

Hi there! Are you ready to get started?

I guess. What do you want me to do?

There's a grain of truth in every rumor so the way to get the full picture is to talk to as many people as you can! The rumors are spreading like wildfire. Ask around and see where that gets you.

Got you. Not to boast but I'm pretty good at chatting to random people.

That's perfect! Good luck! And remember, even if something doesn't seem connected to this case at first, it might turn out to be important later. The more info the better! Let me know once you find something!

Time to catch up on the latest gossip...

Have you heard about the dark apple? They say it's a beautiful blue apple that grants your wish if you eat it. Is that all right to eat? Hmm, I'm not sure. But, if it's going to make my wish come true, I think I would.

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

Did you hear about the wall-girl? They say when the school was being built, workers accidently sealed her inside a wall.

Oh yeah, I heard that one! On the night of a full moon, you can see hands coming out of the wall, right?

Yeah. And the hands beckon to you like, "come join me." I reckon it's just people messing around though.

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

I'm being serious! The classroom just suddenly froze solid, I saw it with my own eyes!

Well, that's pretty unbelievable. You sure you weren't dreaming? Wait, if that was true, how are you here now?

I just ran for my life! You gotta believe me! The next day the classroom got quarantined, don't you remember?

Is that so? But yeah, I remember that; quarantine's no joke. When was that? When we were in... What grade was it? I just hope there's not some super virus going round.

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

You hear about that weird android? They say it likes cooking and will make you things if you're alone.

Hahaha! That's so cute! I wanna meet it, maybe it can make me some pancakes.

Actually, someone said they saw it on the Sky Terrace. Wanna go check it out later?

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

The student that went missing? Yeah, I've heard that rumor around school. They say one of the androids at the school went haywire and starting prowling around the school grounds. It's that whole rogue android deal. I hear if you make eye contact with it, it'll suck you into this crazy other world! But, this rumor's gotten pretty farfetched now. I don't believe a word of it.

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

You feel like it's getting really cold in school, recently? Especially on this floor... Maybe I'm just overly sensitive to the cold?

You think so too? I've been so cold lately I've even brought a lap blanket with me!

A lap blanket, huh? Maybe I'll start doing that as well.

There are all sorts of strange rumors. Hard to tell if they're just fibs or not. But only the android rumor seems to be related to the missing student case. What was the name of the place it was seen... Sky Terrace? Won't hurt checking it out. If a rogue android really kidnapped a student, time is of the essence.

Saki, don't! Please don't do it!

Leave me alone! I have no reason to listen to you!

What's going on there? Seems too serious to be just a falling-out among friends...

Huh? What's she got there? A blue apple? That reminds me of that rumor about the wish-granting apple.

What do you care anyway?! Let me do what I want. I want my wish to come true. What's wrong with that?! All I need to do is eat this apple.

Wh-What's going on?!

Saki, no! Damn, she got pulled inside?!

Hey, watch out!

This...looks similar to a wormhole, but that's not it. Those two poor students may be trapped inside... I've got to help them!

What is this place? I don't see anyone... Maybe they're further in?

Curse it... It won't budge...

That's one of the students!

Phew, glad I found you. Are you all right?

Who the heck are you? What are you doing here?

I saw you get pulled into this portal, so I followed you in to make sure you were okay.

...... I know your type. The road to despair is paved with good intentions. You'll regret sticking your nose into this.

That was uncalled for...

Huh?

Did that girl just slip through from the other side?

It's... No, it can't be her...

Wanna go inside?

You have radiance? Then you can enter.

You need to bring lots and lots of radiance to get in.

Ah!

Sorry. She doesn't want me to talk to you. I have to go now.

No, wait! Rats, she's gone. What was that about?

"Radiance," huh? Maybe that's the radiant shards monsters drop in this area?

You're looking for a girl called Saki, right? Let me help you.

She wants us to collect these things. I can help you, if you want.

I'm going to save her, not you. And I don't need anyone's help.

Hold on! This place is crawling with monsters. It's not safe to go alone.

...... Whatever, if you insist on tagging along, be my guest. Not like I have time to argue with you. If you get yourself in trouble, that's none of my business, though.

That's fine, I can look after myself. Err...what's your name?

Jade.

Nice to meet you, Jade! I'm Aldo.

I'm not your buddy.

Charming...

Is this what I think it is?

The girl was right. The path's clear now. I'm coming for you, Saki!

Hey, wait up!

What's this?

The ones we've faced before were small fries compared to this.

Don't get in my way. If you're chickening out, stand back or find someplace to hide.

If it gets to be too much for you, Jade, don't play the hero. Let me handle this.

Nice!

Wait, someone's there... Is that you, Saki?!

Don't be such a pest, Jade. Why'd you have to follow me all the way here?

You're my sister, Saki. How could I not act when you're in need of help!

And where were you when I needed help before? Now it's all meaningless.

You've come too late, you fool.

Father?! Impossible, you're supposed to be dead!

Saki, get away from him!

Leave, NOW. Or tragedy will repeat itself.

I hate you!

Do you have a problem understanding what I say? You're not a brother to me any more. Goodbye. I don't want to see you again. Ever. Now, begone!

Saki, please don't do this!

Is this...the school again?

......

You're not a brother to me any more.

Even if she hates me, and refuses to ever speak with me again, I can't let her be swallowed up by that world. She's being kept prisoner by our father. I have to rescue her.

Look, I don't know what happened between you two... But I also have a little sister, so I really get how you feel. This case is personal for me too.

......

Such a goody two-shoes... So annoying...

Hm? What'd you say?

I was thinking out loud, never mind. You'll doggedly follow me no matter what I say. So there's no point in me telling you to buzz off. I'm going back to that portal. Get a move on if you're coming too.

Sure. Let's go back to Sky Terrace, buddy!

I'm not your buddy.

Well, it was worth a try...