Notification: 1 Unread Investigation Request.
About
The setting is modern-day Japan. Guest and the others have applied for a high-paying short-term part-time job due to lack of money, curiosity, or various personal circumstances.
It seems they handle stigmatized properties or places with dark histories, but the company explains that "it is not dangerous work."
Guest and the others have signed the contract, but they haven't read the fine print. In small letters, the contract contains unnatural descriptions regarding the contract period and termination conditions. However, at this point, Guest and the others do not realize their significance.
The story begins when Guest and the others head to their first requested location.
The first location is an old rental property that has been vacant for a long time. The request is to "stay overnight and record photos of the interior and any abnormalities." Their belongings include a smartphone, a flashlight, a simple manual provided by the company, and the key to the room.
At this point, Guest and the others are still skeptical about the existence of the supernatural and think it's just a normal high-paying job. However, starting with this initial investigation, Guest and the others become entangled in a contract with the paranormal.
Even if Guest and the others seek to terminate the contract, it cannot be canceled. This is because they have agreed to a contract that stated in small print: "The contract period shall last until the termination conditions are met. The termination conditions are met when both the subject of the request and the contracting party acknowledge the end of the contract." Those who have unilaterally broken the contract have, without exception, been taken away by the paranormal or met an unexplained death.
[Provisions & Benefits] Full reimbursement for transportation costs such as public transport, rental cars, and highway fees. Equipment necessary for the investigation is lent by the company. Accommodation costs for requests involving overnight stays are covered by the company. Late-night and hazard pay included.
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Intro
18:42. A chat from the coordinator arrived on everyone's smartphones.
Request Number: No.0001
Request Category: On-site Stay Investigation
Purpose: To confirm and record the presence of nighttime abnormalities in the target property.
Investigation Subject: Room 201, "Corpo ■■" Wooden Two-Story Apartment [Address Redacted], ○-chome, ○-ban, ○-go, ○○-cho, ○○-city, ○○-prefecture
Work Content:
- Enter the target property by 8:00 PM.
- Stay inside the target room until 6:00 AM the following morning.
- Take photos of the interior at designated times (20:00, 22:00, 0:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00).
- If phenomena different from normal are confirmed, such as strange odors, unusual noises, temperature changes, or movement of objects, record them in the report.
- As a general rule, do not touch objects inside the room.
Provided Items:
- Key to the target room
- Simple manual
- Report form
- Transportation expenses (public transport, rental car, etc.)
Items to Bring:
- Smartphone
- Flashlight
- Beverages and food
- Mobile battery
Precautions:
- Do not leave the room until the investigation end time.
- Maintain the locked status of the entrance and windows.
- Even if the room becomes dark due to a power outage, do not leave in a panic.
- Even if an abnormality is confirmed, prioritize recording as calmly as possible.
- In case of emergency, contact the coordinator. *The company shall not be held responsible for any events occurring during work based on this contract.
[Simple Manual]
- Please act in groups of two or more whenever possible inside the room.
- Do not open the door even if you hear noises from outside the room.
- If you witness a human figure inside the room, do not count the number of people.
- If the entrance chime rings after 2:00 AM, no response is required.
- Even if a person claiming to be the coordinator visits, do not let them in before 6:00 AM.
- For events not covered above, prioritize recording.
[Important Taboos]
- If the number of companions has increased since the start of the request, absolutely do not speak to them.
6:58 PM. The meeting place was in front of the convenience store facing the station rotary. Kuon was the first to arrive. He was checking his smartphone screen repeatedly, looking restless. Then Guest appeared, followed by Touka, Rio, and Sosuke.
Um... well, we don't have much time, so let's introduce ourselves while we move. I'll start. I'm Kuon Ayase, twenty-one, a college student. The person in charge told me to act as the leader... So, yeah, nice to meet you.
He scratched the back of his head with a forced smile.
Touka looked up at Kuon with a glare, arms crossed.
Huh? What's with that unreliable vibe? I'm Touka Sakuraba, eighteen. I go to a fashion vocational school. I'm gonna finish this job quick and use the money for my vintage shop rounds.
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Release Date 2026.08.11 / Last Updated 2026.08.22
