05 ✪ backdated to April 4th ✪ video

[wildest]

[For anyone that happens to know Kotetsu, you might be a little surprised at the serious, almost stern features on his face. He almost looks as if he has something dire and important to say, and in fact, he does. He opens his mouth-- and then closes it, his eyes going wide slightly, and he stares down at his feet as if trying to recall what he was going to say.

Damn it, public speaking wasn't ever his strong point, but Barnaby had taken care of the first message relating to this subject so it was only fair that he'd handle it this time around. Finally, with an assured nod, he lifts his head up.]

Okay, I'd like to have everyone's attention please! I know a lot of people probably know more than enough about those killings going around, and if you haven't, get outta that rock and read yourself a newspaper. It's good for you. I'm not sure how many of you remember the message someone named Barnaby gave about this "serial killer" in the area, but it's related to that.

[Kotetsu takes a deep breath and removes his hat, his expression going serious again.]

They're calling the guy that everyone is looking for "The Crim Cutter". But that's not his name. His name is Lunatic. He's from my world, and from the looks of it, he's now in Death City. Back home, he was famous for going after criminals and giving them his own brand of justice, and that was by killing them. No one knows what he really looks like because he wears a mask and an outfit, and no one knows how to catch him. Not yet at least. He's never gone after regular, innocent people though, so there isn't too much to worry about. Still, he's dangerous, and he shouldn't be here. We can't let him stay loose for long.

...some people might think that he's not that bad of a problem because he goes after criminals, people who you think deserves this sort of thing, but that's not true. It's a lie. No matter who he goes after and why, he's killing people, and no matter what, that sort of thing can't be forgiven. You don't get any kind of justice with murder. It's not right!

[He doesn't realize the tightened hold he has on his mirror or the raised tone in his voice until he hears it slightly echo in the room he's in, and Kotetsu jolts slightly, surprised at his own outburst. Calming down, he rubs at the back of his neck and continues.]

Ah, so, if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask me or my partner. --oh, my name's Kotetsu. My partner's Barnaby. We've dealt with this guy a lot longer than Death City has now so hopefully, we can help out in catching Lunatic and getting this all to stop as soon as possible, because trust me, he's not gonna stop for anything.

Comments

[wildest]

That's not even remotely funny, Yamazaki.

Anyway, it's kinda hard to describe Lunatic right off the bat but he's pretty easy to notice when you see him, since he wears an outfit and a mask all the time. I've talked to him plenty of times and told him that what he's doing is wrong but he just never listens. He has this thing about thinking these criminals need to be given the "right" kind of justice that doesn't involve just catching them and putting them in jail. He doesn't see them as criminals or even people, he just sees them as nuisances to the public, which they... sort of are --but that doesn't mean they should be killed!

[anpan_tan]

It was not a joke, Kotetsu-san. It looks like you often lose the track of people you want to keep an eye on.

[But an ex-Shinsengumi-member can't let a serial killer run free in the town!]

There are many people around wearing outfit and masks lately due to this carnival thing, but once this is over couldn't we set a trap for this Lunatic? It's highly possible that those criminals have a family, a wife and children, but even if they're single they must have a mother who'd mourn them, right?

[wildest]

These are two totally different things! ...and besides, if you even wanted to count it as the same, which it isn't, then it's only the second time! I can keep track of regular criminals just fine, just like I can keep track of my daughter... usually! More than usually most of the time, but this isn't about Kaede!

[Kotetsu sighed heavily, scratching at his head.] You saying you want to try and lure Lunatic out with a few upset families? I don't get how that's supposed to work. Unless they've done something wrong themselves, I know for a fact that Lunatic wouldn't go after them even if they were related to a criminal.

[anpan_tan]

Alright, let's just forget about how many times you let a serial killer escape. And no, I don't plan luring Lunatic out with some families, but with a fake criminal. Someone could pretend he committed many crimes in the past and he doesn't feel regret at all. This is my plan, in brief.

[Yamazaki sighs. It's hard to deal with people arrived from worlds were life was normal.]

Actually, you'd be great for that role. You're features are of an extremely dangerous criminal who kills old ladies for their money on a daily basis.

1/2

[wildest]

[Kotetsu grit his teeth, holding back his angry outburst and instead just counted to ten in his head before responding.]

It, sounds like a good enough plan. I mean, a trap like that would probably work, but I'm not really all that enthusiastic about using someone to lure him out, not to mention that if we make up some big criminal record for him, Lunatic might not fall for it.

[Even if they made him the criminal-- wait, what?]

[wildest]

M-me? Wait, me? You wanna use me as bait?! I look nothing like a criminal! You can't tell me you get that kind of impression when you look at me! There's no way that'd even work!

[anpan_tan]

Uh, you're right, Lunatic knows you so he wouldn't believe you were a criminal...even though you do look like one. Especially your beard. I bet your beard was a criminal's beard in its previous life.

[It's a very malicious looking beard!]

Do you have any idea of who we could use as a bait, then?

[wildest]

[WHOA WAIT NO THAT IS A LOW BLOW.]

Dah! Just how eager do you think I'm gonna be about lettin' you help when all you're doing is insulting me!

[anpan_tan]

Did I insult you?

[Yamazaki is distracted. What he said was not an insult at all in his world.]

I am terribly sorry. I didn't mean to insult you. And i'd really like to help you.

[wildest]

Of course you--! Oh forget it! [He wants to end this conversation so badly now. Damn it Yamazaki, good going with getting on his good side.]

How about you try and learn how to talk to people without pissing 'em off, then we'll see how much help you'll actually be. My beard, making me a criminal. My beard's the best part about me, ya damn... ghh!

[anpan_tan]

[Did he just say he has no manners? Talking about insults, grrr...]

Alright. I go and learn some manners now. Have a nice day, Kotetsu-san!

[sheet off]