The room is dark.

Dark, and yet not wholly so. For there are a number of paper lanterns lining the polished floorboards of the shadowed room, each casting a flickering light to illuminate the limited space around them with a solemn atmosphere. Two lanterns are placed next to each

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door, each one hiding a different individual behind it. The doors fan out in a circular arrangement, one layer after another '

And in the very center of the room, Satoru-niichan stands there nonchalantly, while Shiki waits quietly beside him and does her best to make it at least seem like she 's paying close attention to the proceedings.

'Gojo Satoru. ' Though each of the esteemed council members are seated behind a

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door for formality 's sake, it is still simple enough to identify the speaker. Inspector General Tsuchimikado 's tone is neutral, his true thoughts inscrutable from merely the tenor of his voice alone. 'Please elaborate. '