GNOSIA (グノーシア)

Do you understand?

No, not at all.

I figured as much. Considering how dated this instant learning system is.

Can you get up?

I went back?

There's no doubt about it. I've gone back in time.

Is this a dream?

LOOPS

No, this is reality. But that means...

Now you have the power to transcend death.

So that's... what that power does.

You'll know soon enough. So I want you to do your best.

For everyone's sake... and for your own.

Setsu...

Er... I was able to return...

um, thanks to this power that you gave me.

What are you talking about?

Oh, right.

Since I went back in time, this is the Setsu from before they saved me.

Er, um...

Setsu!

You were taking so long, I had to come check on you!

Oh, I hope I didn't interrupt anything?

Wow, they actually woke up?

What's this? Did our lovely Setsu's Prince Charming kiss wake you up?

I told you. I'm not a man.

How's your amnesia?

Do you know my name?

SQ...

Ooh, correctamundo!

Looks like the instant learning system is doing its job after all!

Or maybe you never had amnesia to begin with.

What? Are they still confused?

A bit.

If you keep looking like that, Racio's definitely going to say something to...

you!

I see no point in even discussing this.

It's obvious they should be put into cold sleep.

This again.

Just like the first time, Racio is suspicious of me.

If this plays out,

Racio will get voted out in this meeting,

and then while we're in warp, Jina will be eliminated...

by SQ, who's been infected by the Gnosia.

What're you staring at me like that for?

Did you happen to realize just how cute I am?

If you fall for me, you might get burned!

Is something bothering you?

What should I do?

I can't afford to just blurt out something.

But at this rate...

Um...

I understand why you're all suspicious of me.

But I really am a human, not a Gnosia infectee.

Hmph. How is an amnesiac supposed to prove that?

I... want to believe in Yuri.

Me, too.

I'm in the military,

so I've interacted with people in the past who pretended to have amnesia.

It's not something you can easily pull off by just acting like you have it.

Most of them slip up right away.

Then I'll make them slip up here and now.

Don't worry. It'll just be a light grilling.

That sounds really fishy.

Teacher! Racio is trying to sway everyone's thoughts.

This isn't good. It's going the same way as before.

At this rate, Racio's going to be chosen again.

Yuri, who do you think is suspicious?

Is there someone?

Okay, good. Now I have an excuse to bring it up.

From what I've seen so far... I have doubts about SQ.

Oho, so that's how we're doing this?

I also think she's been suspicious.

Jina...

When she went to meet you and Setsu just now,

she seemed to have something on her mind.

Really?

So this is what I get for being concerned. I see, I see.

And so, poor little SQ is going to have to cross the bridge of tears again today.

Sniffle.

Don't let her fool you. SQ is a Gnosia.

Hmph.

So your plan is to shift the attention

to someone else to get the suspicion off of you.

Isn't that a bit too obvious?

Come on, Racio! Things were going so well!

You say that, but why are you so suspicious of me?

Did you not hear anything I said?

There's a possibility that you're faking your amnesia.

But there's also a chance that I'm not.

You're absolutely correct.

But there's no way to verify your claims, and no one else here is suspicious.

So that leaves you. Obviously.

So I'm guilty until proven innocent?

I understand how these meetings work.

Racio is from the upper echelon of the Glyze Fleet, known for their high intelligence.

You're not going to win against them in an argument.

Teacher! Setsu and Yuri are whispering in class!

No, we're not. We're just...

What's this, Yuri?

Are you like a little birdie

that attached itself to Setsu just 'cuz you saw them first?

Oho, well, isn't this interesting?

Could Setsu be a Gnosia who's trying to lead the meeting by sweet-talking Yuri?

I suppose that's also a possibility.

N-No. You've got the wrong idea.

So you claim, but... You two sure are all lovey-dovey.

You can't pull one over on the Great Detective SQ!

Damn it.

Then let's set the record straight.

Yuri and I...

- are lovers. - Huh?

We have been for a while.

Really? I thought you were asexual, though.

That's right.

It's a spiritual connection.

Then what was the purpose of you being asexual?

I want to hear Setsu's opinion, too.

Setsu, who do you think is suspicious?

I...

My gut is telling me that someone is suspicious,

but I don't want to say who it is until I'm absolutely certain.

Doesn't that, like, kinda defeat the purpose of this meeting?

Yeah, I get that.

That's a common trick for someone who's trying not to make any enemies.

You might want to rethink your approach.

Crap... I feel like this is only going further in the wrong direction.

It is time.

You may not veto the result.

The voting result will be

- deemed to be the will of all present, - With how this meeting went,

- and you will abide by it. - the only ones likely to vote for SQ

are me and Jina.

Racio is definitely voting for Setsu.

I'm pretty sure SQ is fine choosing anyone other than herself.

Do you agree?

Then it is time for the verdict.

Who is the Gnosia?

I don't want it to end up like last time.

Please... change.

Voting has completed. Five valid votes.

The voting rate is 100%.

The votes will now be tallied.

It has been decided.

Setsu will be put into cold sleep.

I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have said so much.

No, I'm the one who said more than they should have.

Huh?

I said we were lovers, didn't I?

I've never been good at lying,

but I wanted to stop SQ's manipulation.

Sorry.

No, that's not what I'm talking about.

Um...

This is my second time experiencing this.

Second time?

Yeah. I'm reliving the same day. That's why I know that...

the Gnosia is SQ.

I can't just believe that out of the blue.

What should I do? I want to save you!

I know who the Gnosia is.

- I'll just tell the others, and... - It won't work.

There's no way they'll believe you.

But...

There's no time, so I'll just tell you what's important.

The more you stand out in a meeting, the more you'll attract suspicion and be voted for.

The purpose of the meetings is to find out who's lying, after all.

The more reasons you give them to suspect you, the more you'll be at a disadvantage.

And if anyone suspects you,

you'll put yourself in danger if you panic and try to deny it or argue with them.

People tend to take that as an admission of guilt.

Setsu, it is time.

All right.

And finally, the most important thing.

Don't trust anyone.

For all you know, I could be a Gnosia myself right now.

Never forget that.

Setsu...

Something, somewhere in this universe…

Something that'll change us into something else...

I can't trust anyone...

Is SQ lying?

Tell me.

Why did you think SQ was suspicious?

You're in a time loop?

Yeah... though I don't have any proof.

That's why all I can ask is that you believe me.