Talentless Nana (無能なナナ)

You still have it, don't you? You have Habu's phone.

I'm going to search you now.

"Talentless Nana"

"Talentless Nana"

Umm...

Umm...

T-There was no cell phone, right?

"Episode 9: Survival of the Fittest"

"Episode 9: Survival of the Fittest"

Nana- shan isn't the killer, right?

"Episode 9: Survival of the Fittest"

I didn't find any proof. For now...

What do you mean, "for now"?!

That was a close call.

I had a hard time deciding how to dispose of Habu's cell,

the item that would prove I was with her.

I thought the safest plan was:

Set Kaori's contacts on her desk this morning, send her the text,

then ditch the phone before Kyoya and the others joined me.

But if I sent the text that early, they would realize I could have sent it.

Also, since Kaori can teleport,

I needed her to die while I was with Kyoya, not before.

If she got the text at 9:15 AM, teleported to her room, and died then,

This would make me suspect,

since my whereabouts during the time of death would be unknown.

Additionally, if Habu's body were to be discovered among the zombies,

her phone had to be with her, or things would look unnatural.

Plan B was... exactly as Kyoya theorized. I would hide Habu's phone in my pocket,

send the text, then ditch the phone by the corpses while my friends weren't looking.

I felt this was the easiest plan, assuming Kyoya could be distracted.

The only moment I took my eyes off her was when I was examining Kaori.

But I know I didn't give her a chance to ditch a cell phone.

"I messed up I'll put them on your desk"

But I know I didn't give her a chance to ditch a cell phone.

"I messed up I'll put them on your desk"

The final text was sent at 3:04.

"I messed up I'll put them on your desk"

Until that time, the phone had to be with Hiiragi.

Until that time, the phone had to be with Hiiragi.

When did she do it? When...? How did she get rid of the evidence?

After a lot of agonizing, I settled on Plan C.

From where the zombie was lying, direct sunlight would hit it in the afternoon,

and by the time its finger melted onto the phone, the text would be sent.

It was a high-risk plan.

When I was practicing the setup, I accidentally sent two texts.

"It was me"

When I was practicing the setup, I accidentally sent two texts.

"I'm sorry" "It was me"

When I was practicing the setup, I accidentally sent two texts.

When I was practicing the setup, I accidentally sent two texts.

Also, woodland critters could have moved the phone.

Or, if Kyoya did search the area,

he might find the phone, and from it, discover the identity of Habu's corpse.

An endless chain of risks.

Which is exactly why I chose the option with the biggest payoff.

If I succeeded, not only would I have an alibi for the text,

but the phone and the body-- both pieces of evidence would be burned.

However... it really was a close call.

--My fatigue made the choice difficult, but I almost went with Plan B.

--Apologize to Nana- shan at once! --My fatigue made the choice difficult, but I almost went with Plan B.

-Apologize to Nana- shan at once!

Nana- shan was traumatized by Yuka!

You really crossed a line!

S-Sorry I hurt you.

You asshole... Sorry won't cut it, pal!

Hilarious.

I recall someone saying we should, "avoid jumping at each other's throats."

That was you, wasn't it, Kyoya?

Why would Nana- shan have to do something so evil anyway?!

It's okay.

I'm sorry I failed you all. I let someone die on my watch again.

Kaori was murdered by Habu-- possessed by the enemies of humanity.

Just now...

I heard Habu's... spirit-voice.

She's apologizing to Kaori and to us.

And she wants us all to work together...

She wants us to never suspect anyone again.

You can tell, can't you, Nana?

You can tell if we're being controlled by the enemy?

Apparently, yes. So please, don't hesitate to come to me if you need help.

And if I notice any of you are in danger, I'll let you know.

Does that sound like a plan, Kyoya?

I'm keeping Kaori's body until tomorrow morning.

Let's inform the school, too.

Did the poison come from Habu's saliva, or did I prepare it?

You won't be able to tell the difference.

I figured I couldn't trick a mind-reader, so I rushed her into checkmate too soon.

But something's still off.

Before Kyoya catches on, I'd better ditch this poison.

It's a shame I let Kaori's body get so much attention.

Since everyone believes Tsunekichi was sick, Kaori is the first murder victim in their eyes.

Now that there's a dead body, clear as day,

even Nakajima's disappearance will feel more real to everyone.

Now I'm sure more people will have their guard up... which makes my job harder.

Oh, there you are.

I thought I'd stand guard so I'd know if the enemy showed up.

But you're already tired from everything that's happened! What a trooper.

It's important to keep up the facade of a vigilant leader, always on patrol.

And it's easier to work at night.

I had originally intended to get some sleep tonight, though...

I'll stand guard tonight. Go ahead and get some sleep.

I want to help you in any way I can, Nana- san .

She tried to save Tsunekichi and Kaori, now me...

What a weird girl.

Okay... I'll rest my eyes for a bit.

These kids are enemies of humanity. Just look at what Yuka did.

Then again, look at Nakajima.

Good people. Bad people. That isn't for me to decide.

Sooo...

You can read minds, right?

Yeah... why do you--

Then why? Why didn't you notice sooner?

W-Why?

When you're being threatened, you should cooperate.

What's your real power?

I told you, I can read--

It's such a pain to behead with a box cutter.

I... just heard your inner-voice now.

A part of you that you don't want to acknowledge fears me.

You're scared that my talent isn't telepathy, but that my body fluids are poisonous.

I can understand your apprehension. What if my blood spurted in your eye?

That sounds very alluring, coming off of a murder by poisoning.

That was an excellent counter-attack.

I sense you have combat training.

As I suspected, you're not just any kid.

I could scream for help, you know.

But you won't. Because you don't want your true talent exposed.

I don't want to tell them

that you were possessed by an enemy of humanity and attacked me.

But I'd love to see how they react when I tell them you're a liar,

and how you'd get yourself out of it.

I'm the class leader.

Nobody would believe that sweet Michiru is trying to ensnare her beloved Nana- san .

Is there trouble again?

Everything's okay.

Well, see you in school tomorrow, my friend.

Nana- san , since you're such a good leader, I have a present for you.

What's that?

--Ooh, what's that? --A present.

Just open it and see.

What's wrong?

You can read my mind, right?

Sorry.

I can't really read any minds right now. Probably because I'm still tired.

Okay! I'll ask you again at lunch.

No present for you until then.

And after lunch, I'll ask again after school.

I'll ask again tomorrow.

And each time, you'll have some excuse for why you can't read my mind.

How long can you keep it up?

There's no way I know what's in that box.

Don't let her bait you.

Her mission is clear: expose my fake talent and make the class lose trust in their leader.

After Yuka, Takanashi and Habu were killed.

Is this really the time for classes?

Believe me, I talked it over with my superiors.

See?

Doesn't it seem like a lot of kids are absent today?

They're all scared.

What does Hiiragi have to say about this? She's the leader.

I'm thinking hard about what's inside the box.

You can hear my inner-voice, right?

But the classroom is full of everyone else's thoughts, too.

I can't isolate your voice very well, so--

You can't read my mind?

Going off the inner-voice I'm hearing the loudest right now...

Is it a greeting card?

Sorry, it's a bath set!

Oh, dear.

You must be awfully tired then.

Will you be able to read minds when you really need to?

No, I really did hear that inner-voice. I'm still hearing it now.

The voice says, "I love Nana- shan !"

Hey, Inukai. There's a note on your back.

Yeah, we felt too awkward to say anything.

Especially after how hard you've been flirting with Nana all morning.

Well, I guess all of us were thinking about that note.

In other words, Nana heard our inner-voices instead of Inukai's.

Oh! I guess your inner-voices were so loud I couldn't hear Michi--

And hey! Who pulled this rotten prank?

I assumed Michiru put it there herself, to send you a subliminal message.

Well, I am very fond of Michiru, too, of course...

But you'd never tease her in a way that would hurt her feelings.

Of course! If I'd noticed the note sooner, I would have removed it!