MILGRAM: Portal Timeline Posts

Translation of the conversations between characters that can be viewed in the MILGRAM Portal app.

Only the posts by the ten prisoners and Jackalope will be translated.

Will be updated as the app updates (with most recent conversations at the top).

23/08/05 (Kazui’s Birthday)

Kazui: Hey, it’s been a while since we last talked.
You’ve been working hard lately. Are you doing ok?
Should I give you a shoulder massage?

Shidou: ……no, there’s no need to worry.
You’re surely on edge at the moment too, after all, Mukuhara-san.
Since I’ve been devoting my time to Shiina-kun, I haven’t had time to help with the rest of the prison. Sorry for leaving everything to you.

Kazui: No, it’s fine.
I haven’t done anything really.
……you take on too much responsibility on your own. Make sure you rest a bit too.

Oh, that’s right, today’s my birthday.
So how about you join me for a smoke? As a present.

Shidou: ……I guess it’s precisely because we’re in this situation that things like that are necessary too.
Happy birthday. I’ll join you.
Can you lend me a cigarette?

23/07/05 (Mu’s Birthday)

Futa: Oi, you.
Is he ok?
He’s not even left his room lately.

Mu: You mean Haruka-kun?
Hmm. Yeah, probably.
I’ve been bringing all his meals to him so he should be fine. Isn’t that great of me?

Futa: Hah? Who the hell says that sort of thing about themself. ……ah, no, well, right now I understand a bit.
When you’re feeling down, it’s nice to have someone who relies on you and accepts you.
The rest of us can’t really understand you from where we’re standing. But well, if you’re Haruka’s “salvation” then I guess it really is great.

Mu: Salvation……? I don’t know what you mean.
Futa-kun, you don’t sound like yourself.
Did you hit your head or something? Oh, wait, you actually did, didn’t you. Ahaha.
Ah, putting that aside though, did you know it’s my birthday today?

23/06/27 (Amane’s Birthday)

Amane: What is it…… Kashiki Yuno.
Don’t sit so close to me. Go away.

Yuno: Sorry for barging in when you’re getting into your worldview thing.
But Mahiru-san’s finally managed to get to sleep.
Humour me with some small talk while I take a break.

By the way, Amane.
Have you ever wished you were never born?
I’ve thankfully lived a pretty fun life so far, so haven’t really. But you seem to be struggling with something.
So I kinda wondered if you thought like that.

Amane: ……I don’t think that.
Being born into this world is the first miracle any person experiences, and is something to celebrate.
Even if after birth I was put through trial after trial, the value of that will never disappear.

Yuno: Hmm. Ok.
……happy birthday, then.
It’s good that you were brought into the world, I guess.

23/06/22 (Haruka’s Birthday)

Mu: Haruka-kun, I brought your food.
Are you still alive? Has any mould started growing?

Haruka: ……ah, thank you very much.
Mu-san. Sorry, um…… I……

Mu: You shouldn’t just lock yourself in your room all day.
You have to eat your food properly.

Hm, well…… I do understand why you’re feeling down.
It feels bad. The atmosphere recently

Haruka: Um, I’m totally fine……
Just a bit, I’m thinking, about how to do it.
What to do, what to do, to…… fulfil my promise.
Fo Mu-san’s sake……

23/05/15 (Interrogation Start: Shidou and Mahiru)

Jackalope: Prisoner 05, Shidou
Prisoner 06, Mahiru

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

Ask whatever you want to know.
This is where you show off your skills as a prison guard.

……hmmm.
These two have now totally slipped into the roles of doctor and patient huh. It probably isn’t a good time to be getting interrogated for them…… but, well, it’s the rule.

23/04/19 (Futa’s Birthday)

Futa: ……! Oi, is it just you. Don’t scare me like that. You shouldn’t just stand there saying nothing.

Hah, what? Did you just come to laugh at me for being weak? Dumb brat.

Amane: No. I just came to observe.
To see what people are thinking. To see who is being corrupted.
What about you, Kajiyama Futa?

Futa: I understand even less of what you’re saying than I did before.
Brat, you’re on the side who weren’t forgiven too, right?
……so why can you still stand. Don’t you can hear it too? The voices blaming us.

……I don’t have the energy to do anything like this.

Amane: It goes without saying.
Because there’s something far more important than the voices of people we can’t even see.

People are able to get back up again. As long as there’s something to guid them.
Kajiyama Futa, by coincidence today happens to be your birthday, correct?
Don’t you think it’s a good opportunity to be reborn?
If, right now, you could shake off those around you trying to drag you down to depravity, and could change––

23/04/07

Haruka: Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. Please forgive Mu-san. PleaseforgiveMu-sanpleaseforgiveMu-sanpleaseforgiveMu-sanpleaseforgiveMu-sanpleaseforgiveMu-sanpleaseforgiveMu-san

23/02/19

Haruka: Guard, can you hear me?
You can, can’t you?

Haruka: I meant what I said in the interrogation.
……please forgive Mu-san.

23/01/17 (Mahiru’s Birthday)

Amane: Happy birthday.
Mahiru-san.
How is your body feeling?

Mahiru: ……ah, Amane-chan.
Thank you. Yeah, I’m fine.
Now I can move around if I use a wheelchair……
It’s all thanks to Shidou-san looking after me……

Amane: I’ll give you one warning.
The two of you are dabbling in something tabooed.
If you continue to go against the way of nature like this, you’ll just bring an early death upon yourself.
Think hard about this.

Mahiru: Amane-chan……?
Are you really Amane-chan……?

23/01/09 (Interrogation Start: Futa and Mu)

Jackalope: Prisoner 03, Futa
Prisoner 04, Mu

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

Ask whatever you want to know.
This is where you show off your skills as a prison guard.

Hah, on that note I wonder if the brat who got one of his eyes busted can even write properly. It might end up being hard to read, but just close your eyes to that.
…oh, I said something good there, didn’t I?

22/12/15 (Kotoko’s Birthday)

Mikoto: Ah, Koto-chan. It’s been a while
Both of us have kinda split off from the group, but how’ve things been?
A lot’s happened, but fr now let’s try to get along.

I mean, it’s your birthday today, right? I got the feeling nobody else was going to do anything, so I came to celebrate.

Kotoko: ……how carefree.
It doesn’t matter, a villain like you won’t be forgiven next time either.
And when that time comes, it’ll be the end for you. I’ll make sure of it myself.

Mikoto: Ahh?? Just try and do it, you nutjob.
I’ll crush anyone who hurts me……
You’re gonna be totally beaten at your own game……!

[TN: The word “me” here uses first person pronoun “boku”.]

Kotoko: Hm. The border between the two is getting a lot vaguer.
Your entire existence is a crime. And I will see you’re punished for it.
That is what Milgram, and Es, and I have chosen.

22/10/24 (Shidou’s Birthday)

Amane: ……Kirisaki Shidou.
How long do you plan on continuing this foolish behaviour?

Shidou: I wonder what you might be referring to there.
I’m just doing what I need to do.
If anything, I’d be happy if you would lend me a hand.

Amane: I warned you.
I can no longer turn a blind eye to this wickedness taking place right in front of us. You’re bringing ruin unto yourself.
Do you understand?

Shidou: No, I don’t understand.
It’s my job as an adult to teach you that throwing a temper tantrum isn’t going to make everything go your way.
If it’s a test of endurance you want, I’m happy to oblige, Amane.

22/10/06 (Mikoto’s Birthday)

Haruka: Mikoto-san.
Um, are you ok……?

Mikoto: Ah, Haru-kun.
It’s been a while since we last talked, huh.
Yeah, I’m fine. Are you doing ok……?

Haruka: Ah, I’m fine. I’ve been enjoying myself, a lot.

Um, I’m sorry, for avoiding you.
I was a bit scared. Of you, honestly……

Mikoto: Ahhh, yeah.
I’ve been lashing out whenever I go to sleep, right?
……it’s fine. Even I think you’re right to be scared.
You know, I kinda just hate that I don’t even know what’s going on myself…… haha.

Ah, but despite all that you still came and talked to me because it’s my birthday, right? Thank you, you’ve grown into a good man.

22/09/23 (Interrogation Start: Haruka and Yuno)

Jackalope: Prisoner 01, Haruka
Prisoner 02, Yuno

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

Ask whatever it is you want to know.
You’re used to this by now, right? I’ll leave the second trial in your hands too.

These guys all seem to become even more troublesome than they were before, but maybe that’s just because they’re all revealing their true nature now.
Well, it’s fine, don’t you think? As they say, it’s cuter when someone needs to be looked out for, right?
Well, there’s no way I’m dealing with any of that myself. Good luck.

22/09/02 (Yuno’s Birthday)

Mahiru: ……no, I’m fine.
As long as I don’t move too much I don’t even feel any pain.
Sorry for making you worry.

Yuno: Oh, really? That’s good then.
Mahiru-san, if there’s anything you want then just ask. It’s not like it’s a huge burden, I can just ask for it along with my own stuff.

Mahiru: Ok…… I’m fine for now. Sorry, for making you worry.
Ah, Yuno-chan…… Today’s your birthday, right? Happy birthday.

Yuno: …………
Haha, thanks. Thank you, but y’know.
Is it really ok for you to be saying that to me when you’re in that situation?

……you really aren’t suited for Milgram, huh, Mahiru-san.

22/08/05 (Kazui’s Birthday)

Kotoko: ……Mukuhara Kazui.
Thanks to you, I wasn’t able to properly serve justice to those who did something unforgivable.
I’m currently acting as an agent for our prison guard Es. Don’t get in my way next time.

Kazui: Oi oi, don’t be silly, Yuzuriha-chan.
There’s no way I could just look away from your outrageous display of violence.

Anyway, even disregarding the fact violence against those voted guilty isn’t a part of Milgram’s system, what you’re doing is just acting recklessly based on a broad interpretation.
As long as I’m free myself, I’ll stop you.

Kotoko: ……what a pointless argument.
Hmph. Since Es forgives you, I have no choice but to forgive you myself too.

If you to keep to your words, then you’d best do what you can to keep being forgiven.
If you’re not, then next time you’ll be one of my targets.

Kazui: Oh, how scary.
That girl truly is frightening.

……well then, I wonder what the guard will decide to do with me. That’s the one thing I really can’t make out. Honestly……

22/07/05 (Mu’s Birthday)

Mu: Hey~~~
Isn’t everyone a bit gloomy lately?
I get that this situation isn’t ideal, but you’re really bringing down the mood for my birthday.

Yuno: Haha, surely even you can tell now’s not really the time for something like that right.
Nobody’s really in the mood, or rather nobody has time time to deal with something like that.

Mu: Boo, how boring.
You seem to be free, you can celebrate for me. Go on, celebrate.

Yuno: Wow, what a pain.
I’m reading the atmosphere properly and keeping quiet.

Well, you just go and have fun with Haruka. In the corner somewhere so you’re out of everyone’s way.

22/06/27 (Amane’s Birthday)

Kazui: What’s up, Shidou-kun?
You’re looking pretty down.
I guess you must be tired, I’ve been relying on you a lot lately.

Shidou: Yeah, I just remembered…… today is Amane’s birthday.
I’m just getting a bit sentimental.

Kazui: Hmm, it’s unfortunate, but at the moment we can’t worry about that.
……you understand, right?
There’s something that you need to do right now.
And if you tried talking to her your words definitely won’t reach her.

Don’t look at me like that. We’ll just wait until the situation changes. Let’s do our best.

Shidou: Yeah. I’ll do what I can.
I can’t have a child making a face like that.
Even though we’re “murderers”…… we’re also the adults here.

22/06/22 (Haruka’s Birthday)

Mu: What’s wrong, Haruka-kun?
Did something happen?
You shouldn’t look away like that when you’re together with me.

Haruka: Ah, s-sorry, Mu-san.
Um…… No, it’s nothing.
I just, suddenly got a feeling.
That something is about to happen.

Mu: Isn’t that because it’s your birthday?
Or perhaps it’s a sign the guard is about to wake up again soon?
Fufufu, I bet they’ll be really surprised at a lot of things.

Haruka: That, might be true.
But, I want the the guard to see.
……the new, me…….

22/04/19 (Futa’s Birthday)

Futa: Ahh…… I’m not wrong…… I wasn’t doing anything wrong……
Shut up, why are you going on an on about something so minor……
It has nothing to do with you……
Aaahhh……

Amane: Oh, were you talking to yourself, Futa-san?
Or maybe there’s something there you’re able to see?

Futa: ……!
O-oh, it’s just you. It’s nothing.

……but well, on that note.
Hey. Don’t you have anything happening too? Since being in here, just suddenly getting anxious.
Feeling as though loads of people are all there condemning you, telling you you were wrong.

Amane: ……I’m fine.
I don’t know what you’ve done or what it is you’re worried about, but I think if there’s something you believe in, you should stay true to it.
It’s not something that should waver just because other people said something.
I personally don’t plan on changing my own beliefs even if I’m told I’m wrong either……

……today is your birthday, correct?
I’ll pray for God to keep you under his care.

22/01/17 (Mahiru’s Birthday)

Mahiru: My birthday…… the day I was born……
But was there really any reason for me being born? Lately I’ve started to wonder that.
Do you ever think about stuff like that, Yuno-chan?

Yuno: Eh? Not really.
I mean, Mahiru-san, you’re really the romantic type, right? Not that I have anything against that.
But isn’t it a bit much to think that everything in life has a meaning?
If it makes you happy to think like that then go ahead, but if it doesn’t, then isn’t that in itself meaningless?

Mahiru: : ……you might be right.
I’ve always just lived my life like this, so I don’t really know.

Yuno: We’ve all just gone through a bunch of things in life that happened to lead us here. It’s nothing more than a coincidence. Definitely not fate or anything. Probably.

Even if there isn’t a meaning, you can still be happy that it’s your birthday.
That sort of thing’s all you need in life really. So happy birthday, Mahiru-san.

22/01/05 (Interrogation Start: Kotoko)

Jackalope: Prisoner 10, Kotoko

The interrogations for this guy will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

This is the last in the first set of trials.
Have you got the hang of it now? Go ahead and pry as much as you want.

21/12/15           (Kotoko’s Birthday)

Haruka: Ah…… H-happy birthday, Kotoko-san.

Kotoko: ……thanks.

You’ve definitely changed a bit. Do you remember before? You could barely even talk to me.

Haruka: I-is that so?
Now that you mention it, I, I maybe have got a bit better since then.
……m-maybe I’ve got more used to being around people. There’s other people here who are interested in me, and, um, in particular Mu-san pays a lot of notice to me…… I… I’m enjoying myself here……

Kotoko: ……hmm.
It’s just a theory I have right now, but I get the feeling the outcome of Milgram’s judgements are having some influence on our mental state. Well, I only noticed because I happened to be last up though.

Good for you, then. This must mean that you’re fine.
……I’ll accept those birthday wishes.

21/10/26           (Kotoko’s First Trial)

Kotoko: ……come, Es. Let’s fight together.

21/10/24           (Shidou’s Birthday)

Shidou: ……oh, Yuzuriha-kun.
It’s unusual so see you around this early.
Wishing me a happy birthday…… probably isn’t the what you’re here for, huh.

Kotoko: No, it is. Happy birthday, Shidou.
Though it’s not like I bought you a present or anything.

But while I’m here, I’d also like to ask you something.
Has anything changed for you recently?
Having nightmares, hearing voices, feeling anxious…… anything like that.

Shidou: Not especially, no.

……ah, so this is about how Kajiyama-kun and Shiina-kun have been strange
recently? And she’s been trying to hide it, but Amane too……
We’ve been living in these conditions for a while…… it’s not unusual for there
to be an impact on us mentally.

Are you worried about them? You’re a very caring person.

Kotoko: Hmm, so you noticed?
If nothing’s wrong with you, then that’s good.
……if I’ve understood properly, that means you’re safe……

Once again, happy birthday, Kirisaki Shidou.

21/10/06           (Mikoto’s Birthday)

Mikoto: ……ah, Futa?
What’s up? Did you come to celebrate my birthday?

Futa: Hah!? Like I care about your birthday.

……what’s up with you, though, you’re usually a lot more excited. I thought you were the sort of idiot who’d make a big deal over your birthday.

Mikoto: Yeah, usually that’d be the case.
……I think I must be getting tired. It’s like I’m anxious over something but I can’t really explain what it is…… Like, the feeling that I’ve been totally wrong about something.

Haha, but it’s not like talking to you about it is gonna do anything.

Futa: Yeah, yeah, just like you say.
Talking to me about it isn’t gonna help.

……but, it’s not like I don’t get what you’re saying.
Or rather, I understand exactly what you mean.
And if it’s the same thing as I’ve been feeling, then it will just get stronger as time goes on…… probably.

But anyway, rather than talking to someone like me you should go and bother the others. Go and get showered with their stupid birthday wishes.

21/10/02           (Interrogation Start: Mikoto)

Jackalope: Prisoner 09, Mikoto

The interrogations for this guy will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

This time there’s been a bit of trouble on our end so the interrogations will be conducted one by one, but what you need to do is exactly the same. Good luck.

But with that said…… it seems this guy was quite a handful to deal with in the in-person interrogation, huh.
This case has surpassed even my own expectations. Sorry about that.

21/09/02           (Yuno’s Birthday)

Haruka: Y-Yuno-san.
Good morning!
T-today’s your birthday, right……?
Ha-happy birthday……!!

Yuno: Oooh…… Thanks?

You’ve definitely changed a bit huh, Haruka.
You speak a little louder now, and actually look people in the eyes when you talk.

Haruka: Eh, ah, i-is that so……
I wasn’t, aware of it myself, but……
Heh, hehe. Is that so.

Yuno: Ding ding!
My sensor is telling me…… this is probably a girl’s influence.

Well, everyone here is slowly changing, I guess. Even me.

21/08/13           (Mikoto’s First Trial)

Mikoto: Ugh… ow, ow……
Ahh, first I get stepped on, then I get kicked, what even is this……

Kotoko: ……welcome back.
How was it?

Mikoto: Ah, Koto-chan, I’m back.
Honestly, where do I even start!? Just look at this lump on my head! It’s huge! I don’t even remember what happened, but this is violence!

Kotoko: Hm… How unfortunate.

21/08/05           (Kazui’s Birthday)

Kazui: Oh, Shina-chan?
How scandalous, coming to a man’s room in the middle of the night like this. Well, not that it’s really a room, just a cell.
……just kidding, since you brought some drinks with you, I’m assuming you’ve come to wish me a happy birthday, right? Thank you.

Mahiru: Yep! Happy birthday Kazui-san~ Clap clap clap!
But as well as that~ ……I also just maybe wanted to use it as an excuse so I could ask you for some advice over drinks, I suppose?

Kazui: Advice, huh.
Well, you’re more than welcome, but I don’t really know what advice an old man like me could give you.
I haven’t got the first clue about what love is like for a young girl nowadays.

Mahiru: Ahaha…… Don’t worry, much as I’d love to talk about that too, um…… er, Kazui-san.
You know, recently I’ve been having the same dream every day.
Lots of people were denying my actions……
Denying my thoughts…… that sort of dream.

21/07/05           (Mu’s Birthday)

Mu: Yuno.
Don’t you have something to say to me?

Yuno: Huh? To you? Me?
……ahh, uh? Your birthday, right?
Happy birthday~

Mu: How mean…
Since it’s my birthday, I really wish you’d said something before I had to come and tell you myself.

Yuno: Right, right, I’m sorry.
I’ll be more careful in future~ Later!

Haha… things have become even more of a bother…
……so was that Mu-chan’s real personality, then?
It’s probably because the guard did something, right?

21/06/27           (Amane’s Birthday)

Shidou: Amane, I heard it was your birthday today.
I asked Es-kun if we could get this cake to give to you……

Amane: I don’t need it.
I’ll gratefully accept your well-wishes, but I don’t eat things like that.

Also…… Shidou-san, I can’t say I’m especially fond of the way you assume that all children will love frivolous things like this.

Shidou: …………
Is that so… I apologise.
I’m sure everyone else will be happy to eat it, so don’t worry about it.
Sorry for intruding.

Amane: …………
……cake……

21/06/22           (Haruka’s Birthday)

Mu: Haruka-kun, are you awake……?
Happy birthday.

Haruka: M-Mu-san?
I… I-I’m awake……
Th-thank you, very much.
I’m… glad……

Mu: …………
Shall we talk?
You know, recently I’ve been pretty interested in you.

Haruka: ……!!
I-in me…?

Hehe, hehehe…… interested, in me.

21/05/06           (Interrogation Start: Kazui and Amane)

Jackalope: Prisoner 07, Kazui
Prisoner 08, Amane

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

As always, don’t sweat it, just ask whatever questions you want to hear the answers to. Make sure you ask something good.
This time it’s the youngest who’s a primary school kid and the oldest who’s an old man…… it wouldn’t be unusual to see a parent and child with this age gap.
I wonder if there even are any topics they could both relate to? Well, that’s an area for you lot to show off your capabilities. You’re used to it by now. Good luck.

21/04/19           (Futa’s Birthday)

Haruka: U-uh, um, Futa-kun!
Um! Um!!

Futa: Huh? Shut up already…
Didn’t I already say not to make a big fuss about my birthday.
I’m not some kid who gets excited by stuff like that anymore!

Haruka: ……??
Ah, er, i-is it your birthday……?
Th-that, ah, um, h-happy birthday……

Futa: …………
You will tell nobody about this conversation.

21/04/16           (Amane’s First Trial)

Amane: …………

Mikoto: Oh, welcome back Amane!
……what’s with the grim face?

Ah, right, the guard summoned you!
How was it? Did you cry?
I bet you were so scared you cried, right!?

Amane: ……alright then.
If it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you’ll get.

Mikoto: Huh? Oooi!
Hey, are you listening?? Ooooi!

21/03/22           (Kazui’s First Trial)

Shidou: Mukuhara-san, you’ve not been looking great ever since you came back.

Kazui: Ahh…… yeah, I still haven’t got back to my usual self huh.
Y’know, Shidou-kun…… kids can be really brutal huh.
I don’t have any of my own so hadn’t realised until now.

Shidou: Haha, so they are.
They won’t listen to the excuses adults make to explain themselves.
……though that’s also what makes them cute.

Kazui: Yeah… You’re really mature, Shidou-kun.
By comparison, I’m really immature huh. Not growing up in any way other than my age.

……*sigh* Even I’m starting to hate that about myself.

21/02/14           (Interrogation Start: Shidou and Mahiru)

Jackalope: Prisoner 05,Shidou
Prisoner 06, Mahiru

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

As always, don’t sweat it, just ask whatever questions you want to hear the answers to. Make sure you ask something good.
Compared to the previous four these two are quite a bit older, so hopefully you can do something good with that.

……but that aside, it seems Mahiru has grown quite popular. Make sure you don’t fall for her too hard and get tripped up, ok?

21/01/17           (Mahiru’s Birthday)

Mahiru: Fufu, it’s a special day today.
I can’t help but feel something good’s going to happen.

Futa: What’s with all the muttering to yourself.
It’s creepy.

Mahiru: Geez, you really don’t understand, Futa-kun.
You’ll never have a proper romance with that attitude!

Futa: Who cares. Obviously this is because today’s your birthday. It’s just the day you happened to be born, it doesn’t mean anything.

Here, I’ll give you my tomato, so just shut up and eat it. That’s your birthday present, so be grateful.

21/01/16           (Mahiru’s First Trial)

Mikoto: Hm?
What’s up, Mappy?
You seem to be in a super good mood right now??

Mahiru: ……it’s a secret.
This is the sort of thing I have to keep to myself until I’m absolutely sure.

20/12/15           (Kotoko’s Birthday)

Kotoko: I still need more information before I make my move.
……I wish my turn would get here faster.

Haruka: Um, Koto-Kotoko-san.
I h-heard that it’s your birth, day……

Kotoko: Ah, that’s right.
……what about it?

Haruka: !!
A-ah, no, um, it’s, uh, nothing……
S-sorry for, bothering… L-later……!

Kotoko: ……what was that about??

20/12/11           (Shidou’s First Trial)

Shidou: ……Kashiki-kun, what sort of thing does it actually mean by “extracting mental images”?

Yuno: Ah, right, you’re going in for it now aren’t you. Have a nice trip.
What sort of thing…… what sort of thing…… Hmm, I don’t actually remember anything after the first part.
Talking with the guard was fun, though.

Shidou: I see……?
That…… does sound like fun.
Well, I’ll be off now.

Yuno: Ok, see you!

……hmm. So even he can smile like that sometimes.

20/11/09           (Interrogation Start: Futa and Mu)

Jackalope: Prisoner 03, Futa
Prisoner 04, Mu

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

Like before, just ask whatever questions you want to hear the answers to. Make sure you ask something good.
Well, it’s not like we can guarantee they’ll answer honestly anyway though. Especially for the male brat.

It took a bit longer than usual setting things up this time…… We’ll still be accepting all the questions sent in via the news announcements, though, so everyone who wrote there can rest easy.

20/10/24           (Shidou’s Birthday)

Shidou: Birthday…… Now that you mention it, it has got to that time of year.
Thank you for going out of your way for me.

Mu: ……Shidou-san, you don’t seem very happy.
You’re the one whose birthday is today, you should smile more.

Shidou: No, I am smiling…… even if it doesn’t show.
I’m really glad that you’re celebrating for me, Kusunoki-kun.

Mu: Is that so……?
It doesn’t look like it at all though. I’m not satisfied.

20/10/16           (Mu’s First Trial)

Mu: Uu…… uuu…… scared…… I’m scared……

20/10/07           (Mikoto’s Birthday)

Mikoto: ■■…… gh…… Gah…… ■■…… aaa…… nh……
■…… ■■■■■……!!

Kotoko: …………hm.
Have you finally calmed down? Kayano Mikoto.

Kotoko: …………
So you want me to wish you a happy birthday?
I don’t really mind, but is that really something for you to be saying to me?

Mikoto: You’re the last person I need to have the whole group.
If there was just one person left it’d be bugging me all night and I’d never get to sleep, right?
At times like this you have to abandon your pride and just say something, right~?

Kotoko: Ok, here you go. Happy birthday.

……if this is what will help you sleep soundly.

Mikoto: Oh, thanks!
Now I don’t need to worry~

20/09/18           (Futa’s First Trial)

Futa: Haa…… haa……
Ok……

Kotoko: What’s up, Futa.
……your breathing seems a bit uneven?

Futa: Huh!?
I’m getting ready to fight.
That guard is looking down on all of us……!

Kotoko: ……hmm.
Is that so…… I’m looking forward to it.
To seeing what your “justice” really is.

20/09/02           (Yuno’s Birthday)

Yuno: Hm-hm hmm hm hm hmm♪
Hm-hm hmm hm hm hmm♪
Hm-hm hmm hm hm-hm-hm-hmmm♪
Hm-hm hmm hm hmm hmmm♪

Yuno: Shidou-san, today’s my birthday.
Aren’t you gonna give me something?

Shidou: ……that’s right.
Here, this is for you.

Yuno: Eh, what is it?
A horse?

Shidou: No…… It’s a giraffe.
I was feeling a bit fidgety not having anything to do, so just folded it now.
……Kashiki-kun, happy birthday.

20/08/18           (Haruka and Yuno’s Interrogation)

Yuno: Hey, Haruka, did you fill those out too?
I remember doing profile notes like this in like primary school and middle school too.
Wasn’t it nostalgic?

Haruka: ……e-eh?
I don’t… k-know about that…… B-but, if someone wants to hear, I thought I… should answer…… as much as I can……

20/08/05           (Kazui’s Birthday)

Haruka: ……Kazui-san…… um……
Are you, happy…… on your birthday……?

Kazui: Hm? If I’m being honest, at this age I don’t really think much about birthdays any more.

But…… it can be nice to have as a means to start something.
Like, for a friend you haven’t seen in a long while, it’s a good excuse to suddenly start up a conversation, you know?
Being able to hear from a bunch of people like that makes it fun.

Haruka: I-is that, so…… That’s… nice…… I’m, kind of… jealous.
But, I’d also, want to hear from people…… e-even if, there isn’t a reason……

Kazui: Haha, but it can’t always be like that.
You know, for us adults…… we always want a reason or an excuse for everything.

……hm? Wait, is today my birthday?
So is that why you went out of your way to talk to me yourself for once, Haruka?

20/08/04

Mikoto: By the way, why did you two start smoking?
For me it was just a means for communication with people at work.

Kazui: Hm? I don’t really remember……
It’s maybe changed nowadays, but in the past it was just natural for everyone to smoke.
What about you, Shidou-kun? Do you remember?

Shidou: ……I wonder.
I suppose…… I just wanted to do something that was bad for me.

Mikoto: Ahh, I kinda get that.
It’s like eating instant ramen in the middle of the night.

20/08/03

Mikoto: By the way, Koto-chan.
Who’s stronger between you and Kazu-san?
You both know martial arts, right?

Kotoko: ……if it was a fair one-on-one fight, probably Kazui.

Futa: Isn’t that obvious? What a stupid question.
There’s no way a girl could win in a fight against a man. This is real life, not a manga.
There’s too big a difference in body size. And that’s what determines the weight of your attacks.

Kotoko: ……Futa’s not entirely wrong there
In a lot of martial arts, they specifically split up divisions based on body weight for that reason.
I’m bantam, and he’d probably be either cruiser or heavy.

Well, I’d still break an arm or two though.

20/08/02

Mahiru: Yeah, I’m asking for what you like in the opposite sex!

I mean, with a lifestyle like this we have a lot of free time, right?
So earlier when I was talking with all the other girls we got onto the topic!
It’s not often you get a chance like this to live with a mix of men and women together, so I thought it might be nice to use the chance to talk about stuff like this in preparation for when we leave.

Kazui: Ah…… Haha, I understand.
I can see that’d be the sort of thing girls your age would be interested in, huh. How peaceful.
What I like in the opposite sex… I don’t know if what I say will really be a good reference for you……

Ah, you know, since I’m at this age.
I like a girl who can just smile free of worries. Seeing that’d make my old, tired heart feel young again.

Yuno: Uh-huh, I see, I see.

……that’s a total lie, right?

Kazui: Haha…… Give me a break here.
You sure don’t make things easy for people, Kashiki-chan.

20/08/01

Mu: Somehow he feels even fluffier today than usual…… so soft……
Ah, Haruka, do you want to touch too?
Jackalope, I mean……

Haruka: Ah, I-I’m fine……
I’m n-not good, with animals……

Amane: Hm.
To think you’d have a problem with something so cute.
You’re a really strange person, Haruka-san.

Haruka: …………I guess so.

20/07/22           (Interrogation Start: Haruka and Yuno)

Jackalope: Prisoner 01, Haruka
Prisoner 02, Yuno

The interrogations for these two will now be held.
Just leave your questions in the comments here.

Well, don’t sweat about it too much and just ask whatever questions you want to hear the answers to.
Even things like “favourite food” and “motto on life” are fair game.

Which questions get chosen will be entirely up to management, but as a word of warning, if you try to dig too deep on specific details they won’t go through.
If things go well, you’ll be able to break things down from the outside. This is your chance to show off your capabilities.

20/07/17           (Yuno’s First Trial)

Kazui: Ah.
Kashiki-chan, welcome back.
How was it, the thing where it extracts your sins?

……you seem to be in quite a good mood, huh.

Yuno: Can you tell?
……I don’t really remember what the “extracting mental images” thing was like, but talking together with the guard was fun.
I’ll sleep well tonight, I think.

Kazui: ……??
Was it really like that?
Since they called it an interrogation, I expected it to be a lot harsher.

Well, you certainly do seem fine.
Haha, I guess I don’t have to worry then.

Yuno: Ah!!
Oh dear, this isn’t good…… even though I promised……

Hey, Kazui-san, can you keep it a secret from everyone else that I was in a good mood?

20/07/15

Amane: Eh, my studies?
I enjoy it.
To me, studying is something I do for fun.
Do you not think the same, Mikoto-san?

Mikoto: Not at all!
It’s just a means to an end…… I just did the bare minimum needed to get into a good company.
I actually went to an arts uni that had a pretty low subject requirement to enrol, and from there I studied curation and…… uhh, you don’t really know what that is huh.

Hmm. Since your way of speaking is so mature, I keep forgetting I need to explain myself properly……

Amane: It’s fine.
If there are any words I don’t understand I can look them up later.

An arts university, though…… Does that mean you’re good at drawing, then?
It may be a bit rude to say, but that’s rather unexpected.

Mikoto: No, not really…?
I mean, I could do the bare minimum needed to pass the entrance exam though.

Even though it’s called an arts uni, there’s still subjects where you don’t need to draw at all. I’m the sort of person who tries to be efficient, so I worked backwards from the job I wanted to get into and chose to study subjects like direction and management~ ……ah, I’ve done it again……

20/07/13

Mahiru: Right…… so you too, Mu-chan……
……hmm, I guess it’s because of the environment here. Sometimes your mental state has an impact.

Mu: ……you’re the same, then?
……that it’s gone……

Mahiru: ……it’ll be fine, it’ll be fine.
This sort of thing happens all the time~

Right, Mu-chan, do you want to eat something sweet?
Jackalope-chan left a bunch of stuff out for us.

Mu: Yeah, I’ll eat them……
But…… I’d rather have mille crepe……

20/07/11

Shidou: ……Kajiyama-kun, um…… do you happen to like natto?

Futa: Huh? I don’t particularly care for it one way or the other……

Hah, what, are you not able to eat it?
So even an adult like you who seems so composed all the time still has a pathetic side.

Shidou: ……I’m not really like that.
……that’s just what it is to be an adult.
When I think back…… I don’t think much about me has changed since I was around your age. Getting older…… it doesn’t mean something drastic is going to change about you.

Futa: ……what a depressing outlook……

Well, guess it can’t be helped.
Here, I’ll give you my boiled spinach in return.
Be grateful.

20/07/09

Kotoko: Kazui, you do martial arts right.
……what type? Judo?

Kazui: Ah, my main is…… judo, and kendo.
I also know a little bit of karate.
You must have some martial arts experience too, right, Yuzuriha-chan? I can tell by looking.
Hmm… probably a combat type…… I’m guessing not karate…… is it taekwondo?

Kotoko: ……I’m not telling you.
Stop ogling me like that. It’s gross.

Kazui: I-isn’t that a bit unfair?

20/07/08

Yuno: Hey, Mikoto-san.
Don’t you get tired being so conscious of others all the time?
I mean, you’re free to do what you want though.

Mikoto: Eh…… Aha, what are you talking about?
I’m not being conscious or anything.
It’s normal to make sure to get along with everyone, right?

I mean, when you put it like that, aren’t you the same, Yun-chan?
You’re always smiling and getting on with everyone too.

Yuno: I don’t smile unless I actually want to.
But with you, when you’re talking with other people it’s more like you only smile deliberately.
So I kept thinking, don’t your cheeks get tired?

Ah, is this just what happens when you become a working adult?
……you see people like that sometimes.

Mikoto: Haha, you don’t mince your words do you.

…….that was never my intention, but now that you mention it, yeah, I guess I do.
This might’ve been since I started my job too…… But like, if I was rude to everyone I met, all my efforts would come to nothing, right?

20/07/06

Amane: You want to know about my family……?
My father is a truly wonderful person.
He’s honest, values fairness and justice above all else, and will work himself to the bone for other people’s sake……. Why do you want to know?

Mahiru: Oh, I was just wondering what sort of parents you must have for them to have raised such a good child like you.
Fufu, I’ll keep it in mind for the future when I raise my own family.

Amane: I see.
If it will be of use to you, I’ll tell you more.
It’s still a long way off for me, but for someone your age the prospect of finding a partner and having a family must be feeling a lot more real.
Now that I think about it, I recall my mother was around your age when she gave birth to me……

Mahiru: Oof…!
Even though you meant no ill with that statement, Mahiru onee-chan is suddenly really feeling the pressure~~!

20/07/05           (Mu’s Birthday)

Mu: Papa…… Mama…… I wonder if they’re worrying about me……

Mu: It’s kind of strange.
Even though we’re stuck in a situation like this, everyone’s still celebrating my birthday……

Futa: *sigh*…… They’re all way too carefree.
What’s celebrating people’s birthdays even supposed to achieve.
Everyone has one, it’s so stupid.

Mu: ……Futa-kun, are you…… not going to celebrate my birthday?

Futa: Hu-huh!?
Is that really something you’re gonna say out loud……??

Ahh, fine…… yeah, yeah, congrats.

20/07/03

Shidou: Sakurai-kun……?
Show me your hand.

Haruka: Heh!?
No, I…… There’s, n-n-nothing wrong.

Shidou: Show me.
……the palm of your hand is bleeding.
I’ll have to disinfect it.

Does this always happen……?

Haruka: A-ah…… It’s, j-just a habit……
I-if I’m nervous, I grip my hands, too hard, so my nails……

20/07/01

Mikoto: Hey, hey, Koto-chan.
I’ve been thinking this ever since I first heard your name, but don’t you think the names “Mikoto” and “Kotoko” kinda sound like siblings?

Kotoko: No.

Mikoto: Don’t say that!
Let’s get along well from here on as the Koto-Koto combo!

Kotoko: I’m not doing that.

20/06/30

Mu: ……yeah, that’s right, since I went to an all-girls school.
I’m not really used to being around adult men…… other than Papa.

Kazui: I see…… I get why a big guy like me could be scary for you, then.

Hm? Ah…… Kusunoki-chan.
Sorry for asking out of the blue, but how old is your father?

Mu: Eh……? Um……
I think he’s 41……

Kazui: ……it wouldn’t be strange for me to have a kid around your age then, huh. I’m getting old.

Well, nothing to be gained by thinking about it……

20/06/29

Yuno: ……mmm, the food here is actually pretty nice.
I wonder if the guard made it……

Oh yeah, Mahiru-san, do you cook?

Mahiru: Hm? I do~
Cooking, washing, cleaning, I love doing all those sorts of things~
Fufufu, I passed all my self-imposed training to become the perfect wife with flying colours!

Yuno: Wow, incredible…
I don’t know whether to call that old-fashioned or what.
……isn’t it a pain?

Mahiru: Eh~? I don’t think it’s a pain at all~
It’s fun~

20/06/28

Futa: You said you don’t play any games, right?
Do you not watch league or premier either?

Haruka: E-eh, I, I don’t understand, what that is……
That… uh, “leeg”?

Futa: Huh!? It’s international soccer. It’s normal for guys your age to know stuff like that.
What a pain… I really have nothing to talk to you about, huh. Even though we’re around the same age.

Also don’t speak to me so formally. It’s gross.

Haruka: Ah, e-excu-, I don’t, I uh… got it…… Futa… kun……

20/06/27           (Amane’s Birthday)

Amane: Zzz…… zzz……
……nnh……

Kazui: Oh, Amane, it’s your birthday today, right?
Shina-chan told me.
Happy birthday. Have the others already celebrated?

Amane: ……thank you very much.
That’s right. A few have spoken to me.
I don’t personally consider my birthday that important, but I’ll gratefully accept the well-wishes.

Kazui: Even so, though, it’s not like I have a present to give you or anything. Sorry.
……if push comes to shove, maybe I can ask the guard for a cake. Depending on their mood, they might agree to it.

Amane: No, that’s fine.
I’m not especially fond of that sort of thing.
I’ll just accept your kind words as a gift.

20/06/25

Kotoko: …… Shidou, right?
I’ve been watching your actions for a while, and I’m curious.
You’re always extremely calm, and your expression never changes.
Do you know something about this place?

Shidou: No, I know nothing.
……I’ve never really had an expressive face.
Despite appearances, I am quite shaken by this.
But…… if I do look calm, as you say…… then I suppose it’s because I don’t particularly dislike it.
This place……

Kotoko: Hmm, is that so.
……what a coincidence.
I don’t particularly dislike it here either.

Shidou: I think…… that our reasons are probably different.
……from where I’m looking, you’re not particularly normal either, Yuzuriha-kun.

20/06/24

Mu: ……!
Ah…… Kotoko…… san.

Kotoko: Hm…… You bumped into me because you were just staring at your feet while you were walking. Be more careful.

……what are you so scared for?
It’s not like I’m gonna bite back just because you bumped into me.

Mu: ……s-scary…… this is horrible……

Kotoko: ……you know, that’s really not the sort of thing you’re supposed to say out loud.

20/06/23

Futa: Old man, don’t just laze around so carefree like that.
Haven’t you thought about how to break out from here?
With your physique, you can probably take out the guard and escape, right?

Kazui: Ahh…… Ok, let’s put it this way.
You got caught up in a bank robbery, and the culprit has blocked off the police.
From a glance, they look pretty weak, and don’t seem to be holding any weapons. Would you try to arrest them yourself?

Futa: ……if it looked like I’d be able to, then I would.
You said they’re weak and don’t have any weapons, right?
Everyone else in the building’s life is on the line. Those who can fight should fight.

Kazui: Haha, I wouldn’t recommend that.
Even if they look weak, they might actually be a lot stronger. They might have an accomplice hiding somewhere.
And they might not look like they have a weapon, but could easily be hiding a gun.
……you shouldn’t act until you have absolute confidence in your assessment.

So, for now I’m going to sit back and assess the situation.
And on that note, I’m off for a smoke~

20/06/22           (Haruka’s Birthday)

Haruka: ……*sigh*……

Mahiru: Haruka-chaaan, come over here a bit!
I’m looking up everyone’s horoscopes right now to check our compatibility~
What’s your star sign~?

Haruka: Ah, erm…… s-star sign……?
I-I don’t know. Can’t remember……
B-but, my birthday’s June…… 22nd…… I think, that was it……

Mahiru: Ok then. June 22nd is Cancer, so……
A kind person who prioritises their feelings, and…… hm? That’s today!?
June 22nd! You should have told us~ Happy birthday~!

Haruka: Huh? Ah, yeah……
Th-thank you…… very…… much…… hehe……

20/06/21

Amane: What are you doing, Yuno-san?
Is there something you need? You have such a serious expression on your face…

Yuno: Amane-chaaan!
Look at this! Here I go~~

Hah…… “bridge”!
……ok…… and…… “turtle”!!
……and now~ “circle”~~~ ……alright, “airplane”~~!

Amane: Impressive…… You’re very skilled.
This is cat’s cradle, right?

Yuno: What a dull reaction!!
Whenever I do this for my little brother, he always got so excited he almost passed out……!

20/06/20

Mikoto: ……oh, so you are here after all.

Shidou-san, are you free?
Let’s chat~

Shidou: ! Ah, just give me a moment……

Um…… I don’t mind talking, but you didn’t need to come over while I was smoking.
Are you sure it isn’t too smoky for you? You’re not a smoker, right, Kayano-kun?

Mikoto: Ah, you don’t need to put it out! That’d be such a waste!
I smoke too occasionally. Though just vape.
Like, the smoking room is a really good spot for communication, right?
So I thought now might be a good opportunity to talk with you. Not like I have anything else to do.

By the way, I’ve been wondering for a while, but do you always wear those gloves?

Shidou: I don’t……
How to put it…… I suppose…… since I have my hands covered all the time, then when I take them off, it feels as though the feeling in my fingertips is even greater……
I know it’s probably all in my head…… but that’s how it feels.

20/06/19

Kazui: By the way…… thanks, Shina-chan.
You keep going around and talking to people to make sure the mood never gets too sour, right?

It’s a big help. We’re all in here together, after all. If a fight broke out the whole group could fall apart.

Mahiru: ……eh? Huh~?
Ah, no, I’m just talking to people because I personally want to talk.
All the kids are so cute, so I can’t help but want to fuss over them!

A fight, huh… But if that ever happened, then you’ll definitely be a big help, right~?
Since you’re so big! And buff!

Kazui: Ahh, no. I mean, I’ll do what I can.
Based on appearance, as long as nobody has a weapon, I think I can probably get everyone under control……

No, we should just hope that nothing like that ever happens.

Mahiru: You know, I quite like watching martial arts, actually.
I don’t really get it, but it looks super cool.
Hi-yah! Hi-yah!

20/06/18

Amane: Thank you very much for teaching me.

……but, though I realise it’s strange me saying this after I asked you, I must admit it’s kind of unexpected.
You give off the impression of someone who wouldn’t want to get involved in things like this.

Kotoko: ……well, you’re not wrong.
I’m surrounded by people who could all be murderers, so I don’t plan on going out of my way to talk and make friends. I can’t let my guard down.

But I like ambitious people like you. If you want to study more, then I’m happy to teach.

Amane: I see……
You look scary at first impression, but I quite like the way you treat everyone equally regardless of whether they’re older or younger than you.
You don’t just treat me like a child or anything like that.

Kotoko: Treat you like a child? Hah, you’ve got to be kidding.
Back when I was your age, I was already the person I am today. I don’t have any plans to let you get away with something just “because you’re a child.” ……remember that.

There, I’ve finished marking. 83%.
How do I put it… Even though you act like this, it’s not like you’re super brilliant at studying or anything, huh.

20/06/17

Shidou: ……do you mind if we talk?
It seems you’ve relaxed a bit more recently, Kusunoki-kun.

Mu: Eh…… yeah, definitely compared to the start…… just a bit.

But I’m still scared…… we still don’t know what they might do to us.
I want to go home soon……
I wonder what’s happening there…… Papa and Mama must be really worried……

Shidou: That’s good…… You were crying so much, so I was concerned for you.

……yeah, I’m sure.
Your family will definitely be worrying about you.
I…… hope you can go back soon.

Mu: Shidou-san…… did you come here to comfort me……?

I’m sorry, I’d thought you were…… a scary person…… fufu.

20/06/16

Yuno: Hey, Haruka-kun, how was it?
The guard put it like “your mental images are gonna be extracted!!” but what was it actually like?

Haruka: U-uh…… I’m sorry.
I don’t, really remember……
I spoke with the guard, and then a bell rang…… a-and I felt my shoulder get hit…… and then……
N-next thing I realised, time had passed, and it was over……

Yuno: Hmm~ You sure there wasn’t something fun that happened?
You were smiling really widely when you came back, weren’t you?
……I’m looking forward to my turn~

Haruka: Ehh……!?
……ah, n-no, I…… n-nothing happened…… hehe.

20/06/15

Mikoto: Hey, it’s kinda a bother having you be so angry and tense all the time.
You should stop trying get everyone to pay attention to you.
You’re a uni student, right? You can’t act like that once you start working properly.

Futa: Huh!? Shut up.
Not like I care what you say. Even though we’re in this shitty situation, you’re just chatting away, it’s stupid.
Aren’t you the one who’s acting out of place here?

……also the fact you give everyone nicknames is just gross.

Mikoto: *sigh* It’s more stupid to be taking this all so seriously.
I mean, it’s definitely just a reality TV program.
There’s no way a real prison exists that’s this lax.

Also, I don’t give nicknames to everyone.
I don’t give them to young kids like Amane, or to the hard-to-approach types like Shidou-san.
I mean, I’m not giving you one, right?

Futa: ……oi, which group are you trying to say I am?

20/06/13

Amane: ……what’s wrong, Shidou-san?
Your hand has stopped marking. This is mathematics, so there’s no questions about the answers. If I got something wrong, please mark it with an X.

Shidou: I…… I just don’t understand.
If everything about MILGRAM is true…… why did a child like you have to become a murderer? Just imagining what sort of circumstances must have led to that, it makes me so sad……

Amane: ……*sigh*. Is that right.
I don’t think I’m going to get along with you, Shidou-san.
I don’t agree with the fact you refuse to acknowledge that I have my own free will, and that I should be held accountable for my actions, just because I’m a child. I may have only been alive for 12 years, but all the choices I’ve made, even if they weren’t the best ones, were entirely my own.
What point is there in you getting sad when I have no regrets myself?

……please give me back my test. It seems you don’t have the concentration levels required to be my teacher. I’m going to get Kotoko-san to teach me instead.

Shidou: Amane……

I don’t think that’s true. However smart you may be…… you’re still just a child.

20/06/12           (Haruka’s First Trial)

Mu: ……Haruka-kun…… are you going?
Are you going to be ok……?
You don’t know what’s going to happen, so it’s scary, huh……

Haruka: Ah, y-yeah, I don’t know.
But I definitely have to go, th-that’s the feeling I get.

Mu: ……is that right.
Let me know whether it hurts or not……
All the best……

Haruka: Ah, eek…… o-ok.
……I’ll…… be off……

20/06/11

Mikoto: Kazu-san, do you have any hobbies?
I kinda want to get into something that’s a bit more mature.
The sort of thing I could still be doing 10 years from now.

Kazui: Ahh, hobbies, huh. I wonder……
Hm, I guess trawling?
I have a friend with a boat, so we went out on it a lot.
Other than that, I guess when I go out drinking sometimes I play darts……
On that note, do you drink?

Mikoto: Ahh, I’ve tried darts before too.

Drinking, huh. I guess I can probably hold my alcohol a bit better than the average person. Back when I was a uni student I drank a lot.

But…… you look like you drink a lot too, Kazu-san.

Kazui: ……can you tell?
That’s probably my biggest hobby of all of them.
I like drinking anything. Beer, wine, shōchū, the lot.

20/06/10

Futa: Hey, why are you acting so carefree all the time?
You’re the oldest of the girls here, you should act it and deal with the others properly.

Mahiru: Eh~? I’m acting carefree~?
But maybe you’re right. I mean, I…… ah, let’s make this a quiz.
Hey, Futa-kun. What do you think I like doing?
Tick, tick, tick, tick……

Futa: Ahh, what even is this mood you’ve started. It’s annoying.
Just tell me the answer already.

Mahiru: Bzzt! Time’s up!
The correct answer is “travelling” and “exciting things”~
You don’t get many chances at a lifestyle as exciting as this, right?
So of course I’m going to be a bit carefree, ufufu~

20/06/09

Yuno: Thanks for the meal~! ……huh?
Kotoko-san, what’ve you got? That’s so unfair, only you getting to drink something that looks so good.

Kotoko: ……it’s a whey protein shake.
It doesn’t taste particularly good or anything.
I sent a request for it to the guard.
The food we get here isn’t bad in terms of nutrient balance, but it’s a bit lacking in protein for me personally.

Yuno: A protein shake, huh. I’ve never tried one before.
It looks kinda like a lassi. Can I have a sip?

Kotoko: ……just one sip.
Oi, that’s more than a sip.
This is supposed to become my muscle.

20/06/08

Mahiru: Shidou-san…… you’re really good-looking.
Personally I think you’d be better if you ate a bit more, but you’re slim and tall, and well put together to boot……
You must’ve been super popular up until now, right?

Shidou: ……yeah, that’s true……
I did my share of fooling around in the past.

Mahiru: Oh~? That’s not the sort of answer I’d expect from you.
I’ve got it! Somebody told you that if you replied like that people wouldn’t resent you so much, right?

Shidou: Haha, I’m surprised you guessed.
……it seems that no matter what guise I put on, it’s meaningless against a woman’s insight.

20/06/07

Amane: Kazui-san, I’ve noticed that you’re the oldest among us here, so…… I’ll get straight to the point.

Are you smart?

Kazui: Hm? Haha, asking yet another question that’s hard to answer.
I mean, I did graduate from university, so I’d say I’m reasonably…… ah, but it was just a sports university so maybe not…… I’m not especially confident.

Why are you asking? What’ve you got there…… textbooks?

Amane: Yes, I made a request to the guard so was given a selection of study materials. It’s somewhat of a hobby of mine.
If you were good at studying, I was considering asking if you could teach me some things.

Kazui: *sigh*, geez, back when I was your age, I didn’t want to study at all……
If that’s what you want, then your best bet is probably to ask Shidou-kun or Yuzuriha-chan. They both look like they took their studies seriously.

20/06/06

Futa: Ahh…… This is really pissing me off.
I can’t believe they won’t let us have computers or phones here……
Don’t they understand our human rights? I’m gonna ask them for better treatment.

Kotoko: Human rights for murderers, huh……

Well, it’s not like there aren’t facilities that are like that.
For example, in Norway, the Halden Prison allows its prisoners access to computers. Not only do their cells not have iron bars locking them in, but apparently they’re even allowed to return to their houses and go out shopping.
Even compared to this place, it’s very lax.
But as a result, the rate of second offence in Norway is the lowest in the world……

Futa: Ahh. Yeah, Norway! The famous thing they have there!
It just shows they respect their prisoners’ rights. On that point, you can really tell Japan is lagging behind the rest of the world. Because all our politicians here are just idiots.

Kotoko: ……I’m the idiot for expecting to get a reasonable debate here.

20/06/05

Haruka: Ah…… ah, u-um, Mikoto-san.
The c-communication……? thing, that you were saying was important.
I-I thought, I’d give it my best……
Um, so, Mikoto-san, what’s your favourite food……?

Mikoto: Ooh? Nice going, Haru-kun~
Yeah, we still have no idea how long this lifestyle will go on for, so it’s best if we all get along together here.
My favourite food…… I like pasta and horse-meat sashimi. Also bubble tea, and recently I’ve been big on custard puddings.
What about you?

Haruka: ……ah, I, I wonder……
H-hamburg steak, and omurice, a-and also…… what else?
Ah.
Cotton candy……

Mikoto: C-cotton candy!?
That’s the first time I’ve met someone who has that in their top three favourites!?

……man, Haru-kun, you really are hilarious.

20/06/04

Yuno: Huh, so you go to that high school.
So you are from a rich family then~! I mean, you already gave off that vibe though.
What year are you in?

Mu: First year……
Kashiki… san…… you’re older than me, right?

Yuno: Yeah, I’m in third year.
But you can just call me Yuno, I don’t really like the stuffy formalities.
It doesn’t really matter who’s older and who’s younger. If you squint, we’re basically the same age anyway.

Mu: ……fufu, what’s with that?
But ok…… I’ll call you Yuno from now on.

20/06/03

Futa: ……huh? What’s your problem?
You’re just leaving all your meat? What a weird kid.

Amane: You say that, but you’re not eating all of your food either.
……are you not able to eat your vegetables?
Even though you’re an adult.

Futa: Huh, what, so you’re just eating grass? What are you, a rabbit or something?
Since you’re just a brat, you should be eating your meat properly.
You won’t grow if you don’t.

Amane: ……you make some really funny jokes, don’t you, Futa-san.

20/06/02

Yuno: Shidou-san, apparently if you send a request to the guard, they’ll provide us with any basic necessities we require.
Apparently we can even get some more luxury items to an extent. Is there anything you want?

Shidou: Kashiki-kun…… I wonder why Es-kun is giving all of us that much freedom.
It’s obvious that this isn’t just a normal prison, but even taking that into account this is so far removed from what you’d expect from confinement.
Don’t you think it’s strange?

Yuno: Hmm. I mean, I think I kinda get why, though.
I mean like, if people just get to spend time as they usually do, then I feel like their real personalities are more likely to come out. The guard wants to observe everything about us and then determine whether to forgive us or not, right?
It’s not like they particularly want to lock us up or make us suffer.
……at least, not right now they don’t.

Shidou: ……I’m surprised.
You’re a smart girl who’s very open-minded…… Those are wonderful traits to have.

I see…… In which case, I wonder if I could ask for a box of cigarettes?
I don’t want to be a burden, so I don’t mind if it’s the same brand as whatever Mukuhara-san is getting.

20/05/31

Mu: Hey, Mikoto-kun, aren’t you scared of this place……?
You can’t think of any reason you ended up here, right……?

Mikoto: Ahh, yeah. Of course, it’s not like I’m not scared at all.
But just between you and me…… I still haven’t dropped the thought that this could all just be a TV show. I mean, I really haven’t ever murdered anyone.

……and if that is the case, we’re definitely being monitored. For like a prank setup or something.
Wouldn’t it be super uncool and embarrassing to get angry or lash and have it shown on prime time?

Mu: Is that what you think……?
A prank, huh…… I hope that’s all it is……

Mikoto: Ah! If that is the case, then you’ll probably be super popular since you’re so cute, Mucchan! There’s a lot of girls out there who make their big break coming off reality shows like that!

20/05/30

Mahiru: Hey, Kotoko-chan.
There’s something that’s really been bugging me, so do you mind if I ask?

……how do you style yourself so well?
Have you always dressed like that? But it also looks like something you’d wear for training. Do you play sport? Ah, or maybe some kind of martial arts?

Kotoko: ……you really are carefree.
Everyone in here is a “murderer” right? Is this really the time to be asking questions like that?

Mahiru: Hmm, I guess so. That’s what they said.
But nobody here seems particularly scary or anything, right?
If I had to pick someone, then maybe you’re the scariest!

Ah, wait, do you do like yoga or something?

Kotoko: ……I can’t tell if you’re making fun of me or are just an airhead.

20/05/29

Haruka: O-our “mental images”……? will become a song…… that’s what they said, right…… the guard……

Kazui: Hm? ……ah, yeah, that’s right.
It’s kind of hard to believe, but apparently that’s how they’re gonna judge our sins.

What about that? ……ah, right, you’re up first aren’t you, Haruka? It must be nerve-wracking.

Haruka: Y-yes…… I’ve never sung before…… so I’m worried, what if I’m really bad at it……

Kazui: ……that’s the part you’re worried about?

Hm…… Based on what the guard said, I don’t think it’s like they’re going to just say “Ok! Go ahead and sing now!” or anything like that.
How to put it…… what they said is what’s inside your heart will be extracted in the form of a song and visuals, so you probably won’t have to actually sing……
No, wait…… saying it out loud like that makes it feel even weirder. It’s like magic or something. Everything here feels like a dream, I’m too old for this……

20/05/28

Mu: It’s weird…… Even though we’re locked up in a place like this…… everyone seems fine.
…………nothing’s happened to me so far…… b-but, who knows when they’ll do something horrible to me……

……hey, are you listening to me? What are you staring at……?

Amane: I’m not staring at anything.

Mu: Liar, you definitely are……
What is it……? That rabbit? Jackalope…… I think that’s what it’s called.
……do you want to pet it?

Amane: …………

Eh, you want to pet it?
If you want to, then I’ll be happy to go over and join you.

20/05/27

Haruka: Haa…… haa……
Haa……

Ah…… Um…… Ko-Koto-Kotokotoko-san……

Kotoko: ……what?

Haruka: Eek…… eh, um……!
I-I! I’m sorry!
……I-I’ll see you later……!

Kotoko: ……what was that about?
This is the third time.

Mikoto: Oh~ Koto-chan, you’re here.
The guard was complaining earlier that you never answered their call.

Kotoko: Huh?
……I never heard about anything like……

Haruka……!?

20/05/26

Kazui: Ahh, this old man’s gonna go and smoke in the corner a bit.
I checked with the guard, and apparently we can use our free time however we want.
Man, I’m glad this place is so relaxed.

Shidou: ……!
Are…… we allowed to smoke……?

Kazui: Huh…… Shidou-kun, was it?
You smoke too? That’s kinda unexpected.

Shidou: Ah, yes.
……I only started fairly recently though.
I’ll go with you…… to smoke.

Futa: Ahh, those old men really stink of tobacco.

Are they idiots or something? They should know better at that age……
If they really can’t cope without relying on something like that then I worry about their sanity.

Yuno: ……it doesn’t really matter does it?
They’re making sure they’re staying far away from the people who don’t smoke.
Personally I quite like the smell anyway.

Futa: Huh!? What are you talking about?
It means you’re more likely to get sick, it costs money, it’s a nuisance for everyone around you, what’s even the point.
Our tax money is being wasted going towards paying for that, you know? If you were really smart, you’d know not to smoke at all!

Yuno: I see~

20/05/25

Mikoto: ……I’ve really got caught up in some trouble, huh. What even is this place? It’s probably a TV reality show or something. ……but to think someone in this day and age would try to do a project that could land them in so much trouble. Uh……

Mahiru: Ah…… I’m Shina Mahiru! You can just call me Mahiru. And you are……?

Mikoto: Kayano Mikoto. I’m fine with just Mikoto too. Ahh, I’m glad there’s someone here who’s easy to talk to…… It’s nice to meet you, Mappy.

Mahiru: …………

……Mappy???

20/05/25

Jackalope: Starting from today, recordings from within MILGRAM are going to be transmitted to your terminals…… ah, to put it in simple terms, conversations between the prisoners are going to start being posted on the timeline.

Also, just to make it clear…… Whatever comments you make, they can’t see or hear them. Just think of it as a one-way surveillance. ……well, that also means you can say whatever you want and it won’t matter. The only way you can do anything here is through Es. That’s the rule of MILGRAM. You’ll work it out eventually.
It’s not like it’s lonely for you or anything…… after all, I’m always gonna be watching you.

20/05/11

Jackalope: The first song hasn’t even been uploaded yet and the channel has already passed 100k subscribers…… All of you who subscribed, I give you my thanks.
……after all, the more brains that come together here, the stronger MILGRAM’s consciousness grows.

And on that note, some words from management.

“Undercover” will be released on May 15th at 7pm.
This will be what marks the real start of MILGRAM, so have fun with it.

Also, there’ll be a pre-release on the 14th for premium members that’ll show up to the end of the first chorus.
If you really can’t bear to wait, then look forward to getting to see that.

20/05/07

Jackalope: By the way, regarding MILGRAM, as long as you aren’t trying to make a profit, you’re free to make whatever derivative works you want. We’re planning on also releasing the instrumentals for all the songs that get released, so go ahead and sing or dance to those if you want.

Management are currently in the middle of writing up guidelines for you so you can enjoy yourselves without worry, so just wait a bit longer.

Well, if you plan on drawing me, make sure you make me look cool, ok?
The important point is the horns. The red looks super elegant, don’t you think?

20/05/01

Jackalope: Prisoner 06, Mahiru.
This one is definitely a hit for me.

Jackalope: Prisoner 07, Kazui.
This old man has really great physique. If it came to fighting, he’d definitely be the number one.

Jackalope: Prisoner 08, Amane.
Look on and be amazed! This one is a primary school girl!
Huh? You’re asking if this girl can really be a murderer? ……why did you think that because she’s a child that couldn’t be the case?

Jackalope: Prisoner 09, Mikoto.
……he just seems kinda normal. I don’t really have anything to say.

Jackalope: Prisoner 10, Kotoko.
You can tell just from her aura that she’s not your everyday person…… You come across people like that sometimes.

20/04/30

Jackalope: Prisoner 03, Futa.
I hate this guy. He won’t shut up.

Jackalope: Prisoner 04, Mu.
A seriously beautiful young lady. She’s my type, but maybe a bit too young for me.

Jackalope: Prisoner 05, Shidou.
Well, I guess after me he’s the second most handsome here. But they always say the best-looking guys are nothing but trouble. Not that I’d know.

20/04/29

Jackalope: I’ve brought information on all the prisoners for you. Make sure you remember it all.
First up, Prisoner 01, Haruka.
Ahh, well, he’s a gloomy introvert. Next!

Jackalope: Prisoner 02, Yuno.
Apparently she’s a high school girl. You can see for yourself just by watching her, but she just goes at her own pace. It’s hard to grasp what she’s really like right now.

20/04/28

Jackalope: Hey, have you been behaving yourselves while you waited?
I’ll explain what it is you need to do.

……come back on May 1st at 7pm.

I’ll tell you everything you need to know about MILGRAM then.

In the meantime, you should bring in as many other people into MILGRAM as you can. You’ll be considering the prisoners’ “sins”…… it’s important to have a lot of different ways of thinking and feeling. You understand, right?

Jackalope: ……also, all of you who’ve been calling me a rabbit on Twitter. Just know I remember all your icons……