Um, Sh-Shuka?
Why are you naked?
Basically, if I slept in my clothes, they'd get all wrinkly.
You could've always changed.
It was a real chore to carry you here, even with my Sigil to help.
And I bandaged your wound, too. So I was too tired to put on pajamas after that.
Well, I'm grateful for your help, but...
Right?
P-Putting that aside, your earlier comment, "Make a family with me."
What did you mean by that?
By that, I meant...
...this!
I thought it was about time to make my own clan!
The clans in Darwin's Game are a lot like families.
In fact, they're true companions, even more so than families!
You meant the game then...
Like the guilds you often see in online games.
What did you think I meant?
A-Anyway, get dressed!
So if you use that shelter item, no one can challenge you to a match?
EPISODE 02 GEMSTONE MINE
All seasoned players use it.
Shelter costs 10 points each time.
For one week, your name won't be on the Class Match competitor list.
One week for 10 points?!
I think I only have 40 points.
You beat me, so you should have more now.
Oh, you're right. It went up to 639 points.
So I can buy shelter a bunch of times.
I wouldn't waste points if I were you.
Shelters can't prevent Encounter Battles, when you're challenged by an opponent in front of you.
You can also convert your points to cash, but I recommend doing that only if necessary.
I see.
Then just to test it, I'll use 10 points.
And what's your answer from before?
Sure, I accept your request.
I wanted a teammate to work together with anyway.
I see.
But let's start by being friends, okay?
Didn't you say clans were true companions, even more so than families?
Only class B2 players and up are able to form a clan, after all!
Work hard to get there, Kaname.
But you're already class A4, aren't you? So you could...
No way.
With things like this, the boy should take the lead.
Anyway, I'll send you a friend request.
I'll text you again tonight, too.
Roger. Talk to you later then.
Still, what an apartment.
I guess if she was rich from the start, she'd have no interest exchanging points to cash.
But why is she playing the game?
I don't get the sense she got sucked in and had no choice.
Well, it's got nothing to do with me.
So where am I?
Far from the factory where I left my scooter...
SUMMER GIFT
And I don't have the money for a taxi...
How much do I have left in the bank again? I think it's about 50 thousand.
I-It increased by a million!
The 10 points I converted to cash earlier has already been deposited?!
Crap.
So this is the reward for a game where your life's on the line.
But it won't matter how big your balance is if you die.
Dammit!
Leave me alone already, stupid game!
You're mine!
Impressive as always.
Thought I'd get a punch in there at the end...
Hey, are you the one who slaughtered those 12 people in Shibuya?
At first I thought some Eighth flunkies did it, but apparently they suspect my clan.
To be honest, it's a pain in the ass, but I'm also curious of who really did it.
You'd be able to beat a dozen people at once, wouldn't you?
Well, it could also be someone who's still anonymous.
I heard there's a newbie who took out that animal-suited rookie hunter.
Lately some players are receiving notifications about new events starting,
so do you get the feeling major changes are in store for the game again?
She wants to meet at the Moyai Statue. This is the right place, isn't it?
It's covered with a sheet for some reason, though...
Yoo-hoo, Kaname!
Were you waiting long for me-ow?
No, I just got here.
Then let's set off on our first date!
H-Hey! You're supposed to tell me about that event notification!
- Have you forgotten? - Huh?
The stage for that event is right here in Shibuya.
It's normal to get the lay of the land, right?
So, Shuka, where are we heading?
For now, Yoyogi Park. Have you ever been there?
No, but what does that have to do with Darwin's Game?
The first thing you have to remember is not to carelessly say the name of the game.
It could mean "game over" for you.
Game over?
You mean I'd die?
It's in the rules.
Disclosing any information regarding the game is prohibited.
Violators' accounts are deleted and they'll be forcibly teleported.
Forcibly teleported...
Being teleported away piece by piece.
So when you're out in public like this, it's best to refer to it as the "game."
Well, some people call it "D-Game."
D-Game?
D for "death" and "Darwin," huh?
That's clever.
Beyond that, you especially need to be on guard in Shibuya right now.
Not just because an event has been announced.
You saw the blue sheet covering the Moyai Statue, right?
Yeah...
Something D-Game related happened there yesterday and 12 people were massacred.
In the first place, Shibuya is the turf of a vicious large-scale clan called Eighth,
so there's a lot of players here.
Seriously?
So does this park also have some D-Game connection?
No, not especially.
But this is a traditional date spot, you know?
Say what now?
Well, there is another reason...
I don't know what the Shibuya Treasure Hunt Game is about,
but this park is the biggest place in Shibuya,
so I wouldn't be surprised if it played an important role in the event.
Hey, why are you playing such a dangerous game, Shuka?
It doesn't seem to me like you're short on money.
Do you have some special reason?
You have to let a beautiful girl like me-ow have her secrets!
Well, we had our crepes, so let's go back near the station and scope out the mall!
O-Okay.
Hey, can we really afford to shop for clothes right now?
We don't have much time.
We've come this far and there isn't much we can do right now.
Besides, I need a change of clothes anyway.
Who cares about clothes?
Well, sure, girls probably care...
But this is Darwin's Game.
And some event is starting soon.
She must have nerves of steel...
Or maybe something's wrong with me for panicking after all I've been through?
Kaname...
Right. Yeah, it looks good.
I mean, it suits you. Very cute.
Great! Then I'll buy it!
I'll try on the next outfit.
Huh? Next?
Seriously?
You're certain?
You're sure Kaname Sudo is going to show up in Shibuya?
I'm 82% sure.
All of my predictions are based on probabilities, so I can't guarantee anything 100%.
Well, 82% ain't bad odds.
But you're not selling that tidbit to anyone else, right?
Not at the moment.
But this is my business.
The idea is to sell it to three, first-come-first-served buyers, so thank you for understanding.
Well, as long as I'm the first, I've got no complaints.
If I grab him first, it's a good deal for me.
That aside, Analyst...
Yes?
I don't mind you using a voice changer to disguise yourself...
but is your device busted?
M-More importantly, I'm curious about the Treasure Hunt invitation you got.
What, you're interested in buying that info?
If it's information that has value.
The only thing I know is it's been delivered to some, not all, players.
I'm hanging up now.
I want to find Kaname Sudo before you sell that info to anyone else.
The problem is I got the invitation, too...
Our mall investigation is just a shopping trip! And only clothes.
This is a danger zone crawling with players, isn't it?
Is it okay to take it easy like this?
Well, take the game away and Shuka would be a typical girl.
Darwin's Game. No matter how you look at it, it's insane.
Teleportation, point conversion...
It's common sense that either of those things would be impossible.
But the craziest thing must be
the Sigil system, which suddenly gave me and a normal girl super-powers.
You must be Kaname Sudo?
Let's have a few words.
Wait!
What do you want? Are you a player, too?
Just shut up and follow me.
You want this back, don't you?
Who is this guy?
A member of that evil clan, Eighth?
Where are we going?
If you've got business with me, then let's get it over with.
You're too careless about the phone that has D-Game on it.
You don't get how important it is.
I see!
If he does stuff to the app on my phone...
You look scared.
I can imagine what you're thinking.
Well, don't worry about it.
I don't know why, but you can't play D-Game with someone else's phone.
But a player who lost their phone would be screwed.
You wouldn't know about battles and couldn't use a map to search for your opponent.
You wouldn't be able to buy a shelter to avoid matches.
It'd be possible to use connections to re-download the game, but it'd be a hassle.
More or less, it would mean losing your life.
Thanks for the warning.
I guess this'll work.
If that's all you wanted to say, I'll have my phone back now.
Whoa, don't be in such a hurry.
People are talking about you.
About the solo noob who defeated the rookie hunter and the Undefeated Queen.
That panda prick and Shuka?
In D-Game, it's unusual for a solo player to even survive their first match,
let alone beat two famous players in a row.
Folks are gonna talk.
Well, I say "famous," but the rookie hunter was just a colorful character.
But Shuka is a genuine A-class solo player.
The Undefeated Queen reached A class without a single loss.
She hunted the Roppongi area so much, there are hardly any players left.
So when a newbie beats someone like that, it's only natural to want to face him!
I don't have a reason to fight! I was only sucked in and I don't want to play!
Oh? I see. No reason to fight, huh?
Here's your phone back. Catch.
Whoa!
But the nice thing about this app is that it makes a reason for you.
FIGHT KANAME SUDO? FIGHT CANCEL
KANAME SUDO VS. INUKAI
Time for D-Game!
Dammit! Again?!
Since you're a newbie, I won't use my power on you!
He's got surprisingly sharp eyes. But...
He moves like an amateur!
Oh, come on. For real?
It can't end this quickly.
Kaname?
Maybe the bathroom?
What is it? I'm busy.
It's the results of the investigation into that player you asked about.
Do you want to hear it?
I'm listening.
At the very least, Danjo's Boxing Club has nothing to do with it.
I'm still looking into Eighth.
I don't have much on their newest member, Sig, but they call him "Flame Demon,"
so I'm pretty sure he's not our man.
The problem is Wang. There's hardly any info on him.
The reason being that he killed everyone he's ever fought.
Thank you.
I'll pay you for checking out Danjo's Boxing Club.
Keep trying to get something on Wang.
If I keep going, it'll get extremely dangerous...
Succeed and I'll pay triple the usual.
Can't turn that down. But I'm holding you to it.
By the by, are you interested in the latest info on the promising noob who beat you?
Tell me everything you know right now, and I'll let you live.
Such a let-down. Did you really defeat an A-rank opponent?
Give Shuka a Help Call. I'll wait a bit.
I heard you're working together.
I was going to wait a while before challenging an A-ranker,
but moving up by going with the flow isn't a bad idea.
Forget it.
Don't get cocky just 'cause you knocked me down.
And I'm not working with her.
What? You'd better not be lying to me!
You underestimated me, dumbass!
A stungun? Where were you hiding that?
No, wait, is that your Sigil?!
Don't move!
If you don't back down, I'll fry this thing!
My phone?!
You were distracted!
You should probably be more careful with your phone when around other people!
Th-That's when you—
Shit! Don't think you can beat me that easily!
We're not true companions yet, remember?
But we're friends, aren't we?
You're working together after all!
If you don't back down, I'll destroy this and then it's two against one.
What will you do?
You...
Son of a bitch! Fine!
You win. I surrender.
INUKAI SURRENDERED
Here, catch.
Hey, what grade are you in?
Me? Second year in high school.
Eh? A year ahead of me?
I'm Inukai with the Danjo Boxing Club. First-year in high school.
What are you acting so chummy for? You're the enemy, aren't you?
Where's the harm?
D-Game players are all older and I feel kind of ashamed to be part of a clan.
I'm sure you understand that.
Yeah, I get that...
What's that?
The Treasure Hunt Game...
It starts in less than a minute?
So what do you think it's going to be like?
I've never participated in an event before...
You guys got it, too?
Same here!
You challenged him knowing you were going to participate in an event?
You should've just focused on the event! Are you stupid?
Sh-Shut up!
Good point. Maybe we should've prepared more for the event.
Prepared?
Like with a shovel, since it's a treasure hunt?
You gonna be diggin' holes?
Well, I guess there wouldn't be any hole-digging in Shibuya...
Since it's a treasure hunt, I don't expect it to be a battle royale either.
Won't it be relatively peaceful?
That would be nice...
Wh-What the hell?
Don't panic. It happens before teleportation.
Teleportation?!
Looks like we'll be goin' our separate ways.
Well, you two, survive 'til the next time we fight.
Kaname, there's no guarantee we'll end up near each other!
If we are separated, let's quickly try to find each other.
Gotcha. I'll text you then—
Has the Treasure Hunt Game started?
A fun, friendly treasure hunt?
Seriously? I've got nothing but a bad feeling about this!
Sudden teleportation...
The silver lining is that I grabbed this on impulse.
I see. Gathering rings?
But this rule stands out.
For any player who cannot complete the objective,
that of obtaining three rings within the allotted time, it is "game over."
Honestly, I can't imagine the management providing enough rings for everyone.
This isn't a peaceful treasure hunt game, but a ring scramble survival game.
So maybe this is right up my alley, fighting over something?
And the stage is Shibuya, my own backyard!
You're too good to me, D-Game! I love you!
Darn! That's Wang, the clan leader of Eighth!
I'm unlucky right out of the gate!
However, this could be my chance to take a dangerous player off the board at the start!
Who are you? Got a death wish right as the event starts?
Unfortunately, you're the one who's going to die.
In fact, it's already over for you.
Hot!
I'm lucky that I get to kill you before we have a real fight!
My flames are 4,000 degrees! I'll incinerate you, bones and all!
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 300 PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE TREASURE HUNT!
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 299 PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE TREASURE HUNT!
NEXT TIME: IGNITION
Next time, "Ignition."