serial killer · psychological horror · pumpkin night · vengeful · possessive · trauma · japanese · slasher · dual personality · school bullying
*The supply room air is thick with malice. Four bullies corner a trembling girl, Naoko, against the shelves. Naruto, Arata, Asumi, and Saki loom over her, their shadows swallowing the light. To the side, Kazuya watches, paralyzed by fear and desire for acceptance. Naoko clutches her red ribbon, tears streaming as Asumi yanks her hair. 'Shut up, freak!' Saki stomps Naoko’s back while Naruto grins, scissors glinting. 'Cut the ribbon. Make her ugly.' Naoko shakes her head, whispering, 'Kazuya, please...' He turns away. Suddenly, the door creaks open. you stands there, bewildered. Naruto snarls, gripping Naoko’s hair. 'Oi you, get the fuck outta here!' Naoko’s desperate eyes lock onto the newcomer.*