Hidden Bats

Officially:

* May 5th-July 15th, 2022

> *This is a case, a plan, an experiment.*
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***Hidden Bats*** (カクレコウモリ, *Kakure Koumori*) is a real-time mystery Alternate Reality Game produced by Spike Chunsoft as part of their promotion for *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative*.

It is a standalone sequel to the Lemniscate YouTube series, the first ARG of the series released in 2019, taking place in the same continuity and sharing the same iterations of characters. It officially began on May 5th, 2022, with the launch of the Sunaiku Foundation website, although various elements were laid out months in advance. It officially concluded on June 15th, 2022, but the final “Nirvana Spell” was revealed on June 24th with the release of *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative*.

On May 5th, 2022, the website for Sunaiku Foundation was tweeted out by the Spike Chunsoft account, while the account for A-set quote-tweeted an account called "Hidden Bats". The Sunaiku Foundation website featured news articles that have been published since April 1st, 2022, while the PATRONS page revealed a countdown atop a 3x3 stack of CRT televisions, the center one revealing the video Bats489, originally uploaded to a Hidden Bats YouTube channel on January 6th.

## How To Play

The rules of real-time Hidden Bats are as follows:

**Communicate with two missing persons to save them.**
The missing persons have access to smartphones. These can only be used at a set time, once every two days for 21 minutes. The missing persons will be able to provide information and codes via Twitter. Once the information is provided, players must respond via Twitter with the proper password within two days to proceed.
1. **Follow the official Twitter accounts of Hidden Bats and the two missing persons.** The official Twitter accounts of Hidden Bats and each of the two missing persons will provide information about the case, the missing persons themselves, and the mysterious images that serve as a code.
2. **Refer to the Sunaiku Foundation website for information on the missing persons cases.** The Sunaiku Foundation is an organization that provides support to bring missing persons cases to their resolution. The site includes information on cases involving Hidden Bats. The Sunaiku Foundation Official Site: https://sunaiku-foundation.com/
3. **Decipher the code based on a hint video to obtain a password.** Using video from a certain source as a hint, decipher the code presented by the missing persons.
4. **Reply with the password to the missing person on Twitter.** Send the correct password as a reply to the missing person on Twitter.

Due to the sporadic nature of this "real-time mystery" game told through multiple sites and posts over time, this page will act as a tool for players to catch up and/or experience the game in its proper order independently of the game's real-time nature. When you reach an Experiment section, use the tabs to progress on each day of the experiment, use the clues provided in the video below, and enter the password onto the Sunaiku Foundation website (specifically the Hidden Bats section).

The passwords, or "Nirvana Spells" will be obscured but provided to players who can't solve or don't want to solve the puzzles. Click "Expand" to view the password, along with an explanation on how to obtain the clue. Enter the password on the "Answer" monitor in the website, and you will be given a results screen with a number code and new information. If the website isn't operating normally, this page also has the results screen as a separate toggle, available just below the password for each puzzle.

### Bats489 Video and Clues

  The video hidden in the website is called Bats489. Over the course of over 3 minutes, a series of letters, numbers, colored animals, and various symbols are laid out. These different symbols are attributed to certain codes that must be used to solve the puzzles presented in Hidden Bats. Watch the video for yourself over to the right. Below the list of clues are laid out in the order they appear, and below that a chart lays out the matching patterns with the animals.

## Characters

Various characters are included as part of the story of *Hidden Bats*.

The kidnapped victims are seemingly young adults who are kidnapped in pairs of two:

* Aine Ichirai - A high school student from Saitama Prefecture. She was kidnapped by the organization conducting the Experiments, reported missing on May 6th, 2022.
* Binato Sotobara - A university student from Saitama Prefecture. He was kidnapped by the organization conducting the Experiments, reported missing on May 6th, 2022.
* Mariha Monzen - A university student from Kanagawa Prefecture. She was kidnapped by the organization conducting the Experiments, reported missing on May 18th, 2022.
* Lumina Rikujo - A university student from Kanagawa Prefecture. She was kidnapped by the organization conducting the Experiments, reported missing on May 18th, 2022.
* ‎Kairo Goshiki - A self employed man from Tokyo. He was kidnapped by the organization conducting the Experiments, reported missing on May 30th, 2022.
* "Missing Person A" - A missing person rescued by the Sunaiku Foundation's Missing Persons Task Force on April 13th, 2022, at the mountains of Chichibu City. They are implied to have survived an Experiment by the mysterious organization. Their real name is withheld to protect their identity.

The participants of Hidden Bats interact with the Experiment in the hopes of rescuing the victims:

* The Player - The fans of the *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES series*, as in **You!** They solve the puzzles and provide the answers to the victims. The fans that directly replied to the puzzles and casted their votes during the events of the Experiment contributed to the progress and potential rescue of these victims.
* Iris Sagan (Alpha Timeline) - Known as the net idol A-set, a returning character from the Lemniscate YouTube series. Returned to To-Witter after a long hiatus, began to participate in the Experiments from the start to help rescue the victims.
* Ota Matsushita (Prime/Alpha Timelines) - A NEET otaku, a fan and friend of A-set, and a returning character from the Lemniscate YouTube series. Returned to To-Witter after a long hiatus during the last few days of Experiment 2, and began participating in the Experiments to rescue the victims.

The *Hidden Bats* Experiments are hosted in the website for the Sunaiku Foundation, which is implied to be the organization conducting these Experiments in the first place. The organization is run by the following people:

* Kagura Iwato - President of Sunaiku Foundation, appointed on April 1st, 2022. Eighteen days later, on April 19th, Iwato is reported to have mysteriously gone missing.
* Hasumi Kisaragi - Chairman of the Board for Sunaiku Foundation.
* Hatsushi Kusama - Vice President of Sunaiku Foundation. Presumably assumes a temporary position as President following Kagura Iwato's disappearance.
* Nikai Kuon - Director of Sunaiku Foundation at their Headquarters in Akasaka, Minato District, Tokyo.
* Polly B. Mary - Branch Director of Sunaiku Foundation's Branch Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Additionally, Akira Okada, Director of *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative*, works undercover in the organization kidnapping the victims as a janitor. He provides small anecdotes on the workings of the organization, but the information he provides does not directly affect the story of *Hidden Bats*. (His meta-narrative commentary on *Hidden Bats* can be read in To-Witter Archives Tesa 2022, which contains full spoilers on *Hidden Bats*).

## Game Playthrough

### Pre-Game News Reports

On Friday April 1st, a news report was released:

**Kagura Iwato Appointed President**
*Sunaiku Foundation is pleased to announce that Kagura Iwato has been appointed to the position of President effective April 1st. Below are Iwato's remarks on the appointment:*
*"The primary goal of the Sunaiku Foundation is to assist in solving missing persons cases that can cause so much misery and sadness. As representative of the Foundation, I intend to fulfill my duty to this noble cause.*
*For all those who want their loved ones back in their lives. For all the missing whose one wish is to return home. I will lead this Foundation with the utmost effort to bring them peace."*
*-Kagura Iwato, President of Sunaiku Foundation*

On Thursday April 7th, a news report was released:

**Missing Persons Task Force Established**
*Sunaiku Foundation has announced the creation of the Missing Persons Task Force, effective April 7th.*
*The Missing Persons Task Force is a specialized team within Sunaiku Foundation composed of former police officers who will be working around the clock to assist in the prompt resolution of cases.*
*We at Sunaiku Foundation are confident that this elite task force is capable of resolving missing persons cases during the crucial initial stages.*
*Please offer your best wishes to their success.*

On Wednesday April 13th, a news report was released:

**Missing Person A Found and Rescued**
*Earlier today, our Missing Persons Task Force found and rescued an individual who was reported missing (hereafter referred to as "A" to protect their identity) in the mountains of Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. A was delivered to the police and emergency services after their rescue. We have been told they are in good health both physically and mentally, and their family has been contacted.*
*We are proud that our actions led to this favorable outcome. We will continue to find missing persons with renewed vigor and resolve.*

On Tuesday April 19th, a news report was released:

**Disappearance of President Kagura Iwato**
*Sunaiku Foundation would like to comment on the emerging news that President Kagura Iwato has gone missing. We regretfully must confirm the reports are true. We have already filed a missing persons report to law enforcement.*
*Our Missing Persons Task Force is coordinating with the police to aid the effort to find Iwato.*
*If anyone has any pertinent information, no matter how minor or inconsequential it may seem, please contact the foundation immediately.*

### News: 1st Pair of Disappearances

On Sunday May 1st, net idol Iris Sagan, A.K.A. A-set, returned to Twitter:

A-set, you bet!How is everyone?! I'm back because I wanted to get excited about AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative with you all!
It's finally coming out next month! I'm so excited🛡️🌈🏹(Sunday - May 1st, 19:00)

On Thursday May 5th, a news report was released, tweeted out by the Hidden Bats Twitter account. A-set reacted to the news post:

**Disappearance of Aine Ichirai and Binato Sotobara**
*The Foundation has received information regarding two missing persons. Missing persons reports have already been filed with law enforcement. The persons in question are as follows:*
*Ms. Aine Ichirai
High school student, Saitama Prefecture*

*Mr. Binato Sotobara
University student, Saitama Prefecture*

*We at Sunaiku Foundation are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation into these cases.*
*If anyone has any pertinent information, no matter how minor or inconsequential it may seem, please contact the foundation immediately.*
The Hidden Bats website was found for the first time, with the following TV monitors on display:

? Missing persons?(Thursday - May 5th, 19:06)Retweet:

Wasn't this a part of that weird site, the one with the 9 tvs? One more day on the countdown...(Friday - May 6th, 20:00)Retweet:

### Experiment 1

* Rules
* Aine: Question 1
* Binato: Question 1
* Aine: Question 2
* Binato: Question 2
* Aine: Question 3
* Binato: Question 3
* Aine: Final Question
* Binato: Final Question
* True Nature
* Balance Experiment

This is a case, a plan, an experiment.

**Aine Ichirai** and **Binato Sotobara** are locked up in hidden rooms.
Placed in each room is
**a smartphone which is only activated for 21 minutes, at a fixed time, once every two days**
and
**a box with a 9-digit lock.**

The phone cannot be used freely.
The box cannot be opened without solving a riddle.

Please help us save them both.
With your help, we can resolve this in the best possible way.

Compare **information from the missing person** and the **Bats489** video.
The **Answer** is the Nirvana Spell.
If the Nirvana Spell is correct, a **9-digit number** will be displayed.
When that number is communicated directly to the missing person, the plan will proceed.

It begins.開始します。https://sunaiku-foundation.com/news/#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(May 7th, 19:00)

◆Rule 1
2 people are being held in separate rooms in an undisclosed location.
There is a box with a 9-digit number lock.
◆Rule 2
◆Rule 3
Use the video to solve the cyphers given to you daily by the missing persons. On the site, enter the correct answer for a 9-digit number. That is the password for the box.
Tell the missing person to help them open the box.
Their fate is in your hands. #HiddenBats(Saturday - May 7th, 19:00)

WHERE AM I?! I'M TRAPPED SOMEBODY HELP!!!(Saturday - May 7th, 19:06)

I'm in a dark room with no windows... I'm so scared right now...(Saturday - May 7th, 19:06)

I was going home with everyone from cram school. I remember buying chocolate at the convenience store but nothing after...(Saturday - May 7th, 19:07)

I seriously can't remember anything. Was I kidnapped? My head hurts so bad...(Saturday - May 7th, 19:09)

There's some kind of box here. It has buttons with numbers.(Saturday - May 7th, 19:11)

And there's a piece of paper that says "Solve the Puzzle"(Saturday - May 7th, 19:13)

What is this? I'm supposed to solve a riddle to escape?(Saturday - May 7th, 19:16)

PLEASE to anyone who can see this I NEED YOUR HELP! I have to enter a 9 digit code on the box!(Saturday - May 7th, 19:18)

Something happened! "Captive"? That sounds bad...(Saturday - May 7th, 19:20)Retweet:

Is it a riddle? Please if you know the number reply and tell me! PLEASE! I DON'T WANT TO DIE HERE!(Saturday - May 7th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

To solve this, you must exchange the animals with their respective letters directly from the Bats489 video.
Blue Snake = P
Yellow Penguin = A
White Giraffe = N

Please reply to Aine Ichirai (@Aine\_Ichirai) with the following 9 digits:
[778888153]

Aine is the girl who went missing, right? I have to help her! This animal painting I kind of remember from the weird video...(May 7th, 19:30)Retweet:

whatttttttt is this??? I'm in some locked room somewhere and the door won't open!!!(Sunday - May 8th, 19:02)

I remember heading back home from college but I straight up can't remember anything else(Sunday - May 8th, 19:05)

did someone kidnap me? there's this smartphone too it only connects to twitter and there's an account with my name?(Sunday - May 8th, 19:05)

there's also this big box here with a number lock(Sunday - May 8th, 19:11)

there's a paper here too that says solve the puzzle, do I get to leave if I solve it? seriously??? what kind of escape game is this???(Sunday - May 8th, 19:15)

this can't be happening I can't believe this(Sunday - May 8th, 19:18)

anyone reading this solve this for me please! if you know the 9 numbers tell me!(Sunday - May 8th, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

For this puzzle, each animal is paired up with a letter in the word NEWS. The animals themselves are codes for the following numbers:
Red Frog = 4
Orange Bat = 1
Black Tortoise = 3
Green Rabbit = 4
NEWS is actually short for the cardinal directions: **North**, **East**, **West**, and **South**. The numbers are actually the answer keys for each word, where you must search for a letter in the numbered spot for each word.
Red Frog = 4 = nor**T**h
Orange Bat = 1 = **E**ast
Black Tortoise = 3 = we**S**t
Green Rabbit = 4 = sou**T**h

Please reply to Binato Sotobara (@Binato\_Sotobara) with the following 9 digits:
[117247967]
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If you continue to prove proofs of proofs, eventually you will reach something unanswerable.Something that is impossible to prove.
Our existence is based on that unprovable "something."Can any of us say that we really are alive if we exist on that foundation?Are you really alive? Can you prove it?
We are alive because our brains emit electrical signals.What is that electrical signal?What is an electron? What is a subatomic particle?What is the universe?What does it mean to exist?Our existence is working backward from that unprovable end.What am we?
We know.

It's Binato's account! I should help solve this one too! Something about "NEWS"?(Sunday - May 8th, 19:30)Retweet:

I finally got it on! It looks like I can only use the phone for 20 minutes.(Monday - May 9th, 19:02)

I never would have solved that puzzle on my own. Thank you for giving me the answer!(Monday - May 9th, 19:04)

I put in the numbers and the box opened but it looks like there's another layer. There's another piece of paper. I need another 9 digits!(Monday - May 9th, 19:09)

Here is the new puzzle. Please I need your help!!!(Monday - May 9th, 19:12)

I have bread here but it tastes awful. I feel like I'm gonna throw up...(Monday - May 9th, 19:15)

I've been sick all day. I had a nightmare...I dreamt that I was run over by a huge truck.(Monday - May 9th, 19:18)

There's someone else in the same situation as me? Binato? I wish we could work together...(Monday - May 9th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

For this puzzle, the letters are actually shorthand for different animals and colors, with the capital letters denoting the start of each corresponding word. By matching those animals, you obtain letters that make up a word:
WhOw = **Wh**ite **Ow**l = C
OrCa = **Or**ange **Ca**t = A
ReEl = **Re**d **El**ephant = K
GrOw = **Gr**een **Ow**l = E

Please reply to Aine Ichirai (@Aine\_Ichirai) with the following 9 digits:
[898877634]
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God speaks in code.
In every generation, God has spoken to the absolute consciousness of the world through "code."When we are able to correctly decipher the meaning of that code, we decipher the meaning of truth.
I am not God.I am a mouthpiece, a doer of wills.I am testing you all through the code that I have retrieved.

Was there an orca in that video? It's kinda weird that the capital letters are between the letters in the words.(Monday - May 9th, 19:30)Retweet:

it finally turned on! I think the phone only turns on once every two days for some reason(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:03)

thank you for giving me the answer those were the right numbers! I never would have guessed that on my own(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:06)

so I got the box open, but there was another one inside and another paper too(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:09)

looks like I need another 9 digit number, to all the smart people out there, help me out and tell me the answer when you solve it!(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:12)

there's a girl named Aine locked up too?(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:17)

do you think she's in the next room? I hope she makes it out...(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:19)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Instead of numbers or letters, the animals given in this puzzle correlate to dots and dashes, which each make up letters in morse code. The corresponding morse code, and the associated letters are as follows:
Yellow Dog = • • • = S
Blue Mouse = – • – • = C
White Elephant = • – = A
Black Snake = • – – • = P
Additionally, the puzzle included extra singular • at the top and bottom of the image. A singular dot stands for the letter E in morse code, making the full Spell to be ESCAPE.

Please reply to Binato Sotobara (@Binato\_Sotobara) with the following 9 digits:
[999149539]

Wow that's it? This is the entire hint? Do the dots on top and bottom mean anything?(Tuesday - May 10th, 19:30)Retweet:

The numbers you gave me were right! Thank you! Inside is another box and a paper.(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:04)

This is the next problem. What does it represent? A signal? If you know the 9 digits please help me!(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:08)

How many days has it been? I hope I can get out of here soon. I can't believe I let this happen to me. But I can't think like that now I have to stay positive and keep trying.(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:11)

Is Binato ok?(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:13)

Thanks to all of you. If I make it out of here I want to give you all a proper thank you.(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:16)

But I have been wearing the same clothes this entire time. I might need a bath first...(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

For this puzzle, the color pattern given correspond with a specific sequence of colored animals in this video. Specifically, the 14th animal given, a Red Mouse, up to the 18th animal given, a Red Rabbit. The sequence and corresponding letters are:
🟥 → 🟦 → 🟨 → 🟦 → 🟥
🐭 → 🐰 → 🐱 → 🐶 → 🐰
S → H → O → E → S

Please reply to Aine Ichirai (@Aine\_Ichirai) with the following 9 digits:
[561761404]

The only hint here is the color? How do you solve that?!(Wednesday - May 11th, 19:30)Retweet:

those were the right numbers you're all so smart!(Thursday - May 12th, 19:03)

it looks like another puzzle, no way I can solve this myself so whoever figures this out please tell me the number!(Thursday - May 12th, 19:07)

I feel like I'm going crazy locked up in a cell like this, but I guess that's a pretty normal reaction to have. this is so messed up it has to be a real kidnapper who did this. must be like a game to them(Thursday - May 12th, 19:12)

Is Aine out yet? hope she's all right. what kind of girl is she anyway?(Thursday - May 12th, 19:14)

get this, the other day I had such a high fever that I swear I started hearing a girl singing. but when I put my ear up against the wall I didn't hear anything. my mind playing tricks on me?(Thursday - May 12th, 19:18)

shit...maybe I am going crazy(Thursday - May 12th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The first four animals provided correspond to specific letters:
Green Giraffe = L
Orange Frog = F
Green Tortoise = R
Orange Snake = J
A backwards Caesar Shift (indicated by the arrow pointing to the left) must then be applied to the code LFRJ, with the Black Giraffe indicating the number of letters it must shift left, which is 5. The Shift, when applied, results in:
L ← shifted 5 letters = G
F ← shifted 5 letters = A
R ← shifted 5 letters = M
J ← shifted 5 letters = E

Please reply to Binato Sotobara (@Binato\_Sotobara) with the following 9 digits:
[911646576]
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Are you conscious?Do your neighbors have free will?How can you be sure that the kind people around you are not simply NPCs?How do you prove that they are not programmed beings?Measuring their brain waves or dissecting them would prove nothing.What if they are an otherwise healthy human being with no consciousness - a philosophical zombie...

SHIFT and arrow? Is it some kind of code?(May 12th, 19:30)Retweet:

Thank you everyone! Right again! With all your help I know I can get through this!(Friday - May 13th, 19:03)

Another note. This one says "stalker"? There are no more boxes though. Is this the last one?(Friday - May 13th, 19:09)

There are pictures here...(Friday - May 13th, 19:14)

What?! What is this?! This isn't real! No way!!!(Friday - May 13th, 19:17)

Is that why I'm locked up in here?(Friday - May 13th, 19:19)

STALKER? Is this a clue? There are no animals or anything on this one. What's it supposed to mean?(Friday - May 13th, 19:20)Retweet:

What does the kidnapper want with me?! Get me out of here! You have to get me out!!!(Friday - May 13th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

@TESTESCAPEGAME
When the time comes, please make sure you are well informed about the true nature of Binato Sotobara.

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Aine Ichirai on 5/15 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Friday - May 13th, 19:26)

Wait, what happened to Aine? Was she saved?? If she was, thank you to everyone who helped!!!(Friday - May 13th, 19:30)Retweet:

thank you so much! the numbers were right! thank you thank you you're the only reason I'm even making it through this(Saturday - May 14th, 19:04)

no new box this time but there's a paper, it says "thief" on it(Saturday - May 14th, 19:08)

there's more too, it looks like pictures(Saturday - May 14th, 19:12)

no way(Saturday - May 14th, 19:15)

are you fucking with me??? this is messed up! are you working for the boss or something? fuck!!!(Saturday - May 14th, 19:17)

enough of this puzzle bullshit let me out of here!!!(Saturday - May 14th, 19:19)

THIEF...that's all? This should be over quick!(Saturday - May 14th, 19:20)Retweet:

whoever did this to me is reading this right? cut the shit right now! what are you trying to get out of this???(Saturday - May 14th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

@PANCAKE\_SHOES
When the time comes, please make sure you are well informed about the true nature of Aine Ichirai.

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Binato Sotobara on 5/15 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Saturday - May 14th, 19:26)

An announcement about Binato... I hope it's good news!(Saturday - May 14th, 19:30)Retweet:

**Tuesday, April 5th**

Guys in my class laughing their asses off at some stupid story. It's fucking frustrating to listen to.(Tuesday - Apr 5th, 15:24)*Time adjusted to JST*

Convenience store in front of the station. Too easy lol.
I'll pay them a visit.(Tuesday - Apr 5th, 19:56)*Time adjusted to JST*

Scored 3 gummy candies and 3 chocolates.
Not much but it was fun.(Tuesday - Apr 5th, 20:05)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Thursday, April 7th**

oh I'm definitely gonna make a pass at this chick in school club(Thursday - Apr 7th, 12:12)*Time adjusted to JST*

she's off the menu huh? well it's only a matter of time(Thursday - Apr 7th, 12:41)*Time adjusted to JST*

hook line and sinker! she's head over heels for me just like I thought. being an adonis has its perks(Thursday - Apr 7th, 17:53)*Time adjusted to JST*

At the old bookstore today.
Cameras have a blind spot but the books are wrapped and set off the alarms at the door.(Thursday - Apr 7th, 18:05)*Time adjusted to JST*

The staff look like pushovers. Should I go for it?(Thursday - Apr 7th, 18:22)*Time adjusted to JST*

Box cutter up my sleeve, cut the wrapping off, put the book in my purse. Easy. I'm up to 3 now.(Thursday - Apr 7th, 18:41)*Time adjusted to JST*

Got a call from my "friend" complaining about how she got dumped and how hard she's taking it. Yeah, I'm sooo interested. Sorry for your loss, now shut up and stop bothering me with your shit.(Thursday - Apr 7th, 20:19)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Friday, April 8th**

another chick hit on me today, lol. how many times has it been this year? even with the mask my face is just too pretty baby(Friday - Apr 8th, 16:33)*Time adjusted to JST*

yeah I already had date plans but I'm not gonna leave this new chick high and dry y'know(Friday - Apr 8th, 16:54)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Saturday, April 9th**

Manga is probably the easiest to steal but I don't think it's worth it. I'll try a department store next.(Saturday - Apr 9th, 17:53)*Time adjusted to JST*

Karaoke 5 times a week gets expensive.(Saturday - Apr 9th, 20:04)*Time adjusted to JST*

But that's what daddy's credit cards are forrrrr~(Saturday - Apr 9th, 20:06)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Sunday, April 10th**

meeting up with some CEO's wife here. I had plans with that chick from school but whatever, I'm not gonna pass up my chance with an older woman(Sunday - Apr 10th, 21:04)*Time adjusted to JST*

everyone needs something to fill the void right? you just say the word and I'm there I'm just that kind(Sunday - Apr 10th, 22:48)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Monday, April 11th**

Can't stand my shitty homeroom teacher creeping on me. What the hell?(Monday - Apr 11th, 13:33)*Time adjusted to JST*

The teacher's break room has pretty weak security. They all leave their bags in there. Might be a good spot.(Monday - Apr 11th, 14:50)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Tuesday, April 12th**

you know what? there's a reason we want something that's already taken. which is why I'm gonna hit up my modeling buddy's gf lol(Tuesday - Apr 12th, 19:41)*Time adjusted to JST*

she called me bae LOL yeah girl you're totally my bae too I just happen to have a lot of baes(Tuesday - Apr 12th, 21:21)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Wednesday, April 13th**

Before PE I'm going through everyone's stuff seeing if they left anything valuable. I don't want to take everything though that would be too obvious.(Wednesday - Apr 13th, 11:26)*Time adjusted to JST*

5 out of 30. Not bad. I'll check the other PE classes.(Wednesday - Apr 13th, 11:41)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Thursday, April 14th**

what's the point of being born with good looks if you're not gonna enjoy a little variety? and that's why my next target is gonna be the photographer(Thursday - Apr 14th, 16:34)*Time adjusted to JST*

married? just cuz there's a goalie doesn't mean you can't score LOL(Thursday - Apr 14th, 17:02)*Time adjusted to JST*

took some negging but I bagged her, damn it's hard to beat this kinda rush(Thursday - Apr 14th, 20:37)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Friday, April 15th**

A lot of clothing stores don't even have security gates. Not enough staff to watch everyone. Putting clothes in your bag in the fitting room works pretty well.(Friday - Apr 15th, 18:46)*Time adjusted to JST*

I can even resell them for profit at a flea market. Sweet.(Friday - Apr 15th, 19:59)*Time adjusted to JST*

Another "friend" complained to me that she's losing money too fast. Nope, you're just careless. And thanks to that, you're making me richer ;)(Friday - Apr 15th, 20:28)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Saturday, April 16th**

all I gotta do is look into their eyes, smile and say hi it's that easy. that's what everyone should be doing but it just works better for me I guess I'm already loaded on dates today(Saturday - Apr 16th, 12:42)*Time adjusted to JST*

I can't even tell if we're boyfriend-girlfriend or just FWB lol not like it makes a difference all the girls I know are basically on my dick as is. I need some new thrills tbh(Saturday - Apr 16th, 13:40)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Sunday, April 17th**

Strangest thing just happened. I was putting earrings into my bag at the department store and I had a vision of myself being caught. I thought it was just instinct but it was so vivid. What was that?(Sunday - Apr 17th, 17:23)*Time adjusted to JST*

There was some old lady there too watching me like a hawk. She's either a G-man or in the same trade as me. How am I going to get out of this one?(Sunday - Apr 17th, 18:30)*Time adjusted to JST*

As I walked by her I slipped a loaf of bread in her bag and shouted SHOPLIFTER! It worked perfectly LOL(Sunday - Apr 17th, 18:44)*Time adjusted to JST*

I wish I could have pinned even more on her. Today's haul was 5 bags of candy.(Sunday - Apr 17th, 19:03)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Monday, April 18th**

girlfriend of mine wanted to have a "talk" today, came over in my casual clothes, not even trying to look good, and she still wanted to bang lol(Monday - Apr 18th, 19:55)*Time adjusted to JST*

yeah yeah I get it, all your troubles go away when you're with me. join the club(Monday - Apr 18th, 20:00)*Time adjusted to JST*

just got a call from my friend's girlfriend, hell yeah. I'm booked back to back today(Monday - Apr 18th, 21:23)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Tuesday, April 19th**

I stole a stuffed animal earlier but looking at it again it's not very cute. I gave it to my friend (of sorts). It was free so no loss even if I threw it away.(Tuesday - Apr 19th, 16:19)*Time adjusted to JST*

I smiled at the old man behind the register and said he didn't give me enough change back. He gave me even more money. LOL easy.(Tuesday - Apr 19th, 20:52)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Wednesday, April 20th**

girls nowadays all seem to want to get married, you think if I said "yeah sure whatever" they'd take it seriously?(Wednesday - Apr 20th, 9:05)*Time adjusted to JST*

I don't have a perfect record some girls do reject me but all you gotta do is wear 'em down. bump into them a few times and you'll get a chance. it's easy if you know where they live(Wednesday - Apr 20th, 10:19)*Time adjusted to JST*

sometimes though I got really bad vibes from some girls, like I straight up get a vision that they're gonna stab me. I know a woman's heart that well I guess(Wednesday - Apr 20th, 10:35)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Thursday, April 21st**

Went to visit another "friend"s house. They hid a housekey in their meter box. Very old fashioned. What would happen if a theif like me found it, hm?(Thursday - Apr 21st, 18:50)*Time adjusted to JST*

I know this girl is going to be doing club activities and her parents will be working late.(Thursday - Apr 21st, 20:12)*Time adjusted to JST*

Easy. Now I just need to not get caught.(Thursday - Apr 21st, 20:16)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Friday, April 22nd**

I've been trying to get with this new girl from the agency but she's playing mad hard to get. just gotta plan another "coincidental meeting" I guess(Friday - Apr 22nd, 17:03)*Time adjusted to JST*

oh so now I'm a stalker just because I was waiting by the train station?? tf?(Friday - Apr 22nd, 21:42)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Saturday, April 23rd**

The first time I visit a house I plan on what to take. I don't want them to know I was there. Books or cosmetics maybe. It can't be anything too obvious. Plus if you try to sell something unique it might get traced back to you.(Saturday - Apr 23rd, 13:21)*Time adjusted to JST*

But if I'm going through all the trouble of getting into a house I'd want to take something valuable. Next time I want them to know someone's been there.(Saturday - Apr 23rd, 13:39)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Sunday, April 24th**

drinking party after workkkkkkk! the boss is bad af but my target tonight is the new hire for sure(Sunday - Apr 24th, 19:13)*Time adjusted to JST*

total bust, I tried to get the new hire a little tipsy and make my move but she left before I noticed she was gone lol(Sunday - Apr 24th, 21:28)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Monday, April 25th**

When I'm looking for housekeys in meter boxes or under potted plants sometimes I'll spot something really good. Water pipes I can climb up to get to an open second floor window.(Monday - Apr 25th, 17:50)*Time adjusted to JST*

But if I don't care about getting caught I can always just break the window. I can get a screwdriver, hammer, duct tape all at a hardware store.(Monday - Apr 25th, 18:52)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Tuesday, April 26th**

ran into some model friends from way back and apparently there's been a lot of stories and rumors about me floating around. hey any publicity is good publicity right(Tuesday - Apr 26th, 17:36)*Time adjusted to JST*

what do you mean I'm "following you" no you've got it all wrong baby I'm just doing my due dligence researching your likes and interests so we can be friends why you gotta tell me off?(Tuesday - Apr 26th, 19:13)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Wednesday, April 27th**

I used to get annoyed with people with backpacks on a packed train but now I love how I can get into them easily and take anything I want!(Wednesday - Apr 27th, 7:44)*Time adjusted to JST*

People carry tons of cash on them nowadays but I guess that's to be expected from businessmen. Packed trains are still a pain but I can't deny they're efficient.(Wednesday - Apr 27th, 8:20)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Thursday, April 28th**

OK new hire round 2, this time I've got her(Thursday - Apr 28th, 18:33)*Time adjusted to JST*

she actually ran away... wtf? I was being so charming the whole time and you flip out like a crazy person(Thursday - Apr 28th, 21:38)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Friday, April 29th**

Sometimes I break into the school at night. If I get caught I can always say I came back because I forgot something. But I never get caught.(Friday - Apr 29th, 22:13)*Time adjusted to JST*

I found the answers for a quiz once. Maybe it's worth it to head back again before the midterm.(Friday - Apr 29th, 22:37)*Time adjusted to JST*

Next time I'm going to intentionally let them know someone was there. I'm super nervous.(Friday - Apr 29th, 23:42)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Saturday, April 30th**

okay is something wrong with women these days I just got called a stalker AGAIN. whatever just means I have to work harder(Saturday - Apr 30th, 10:32)*Time adjusted to JST*

this new hire straight up doesn't get it, women LOVE me and she treats me like a criminal(Saturday - Apr 30th, 10:54)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Sunday, May 1st**

I fucked up and woke up whoever was inside. Good thing I had a hammer. Hit them right on the head. Don't think they saw my face.(Sunday - May 1st, 2:42)*Time adjusted to JST*

If they're dead well sucks for you.(Sunday - May 1st, 3:11)*Time adjusted to JST*

A-set, you bet!How is everyone?! I'm back because I wanted to get excited about AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative with you all!
It's finally coming out next month! I'm so excited🛡️🌈🏹(Sunday - May 1st, 19:00)

**Monday, May 2nd**

okay no no no no no(May 2nd, 21:02)*Time adjusted to JST*

I was only trying to clear up a misunderstanding(May 2nd, 21:07)*Time adjusted to JST*

I know I shouldn't have come in without permission but I wanted it to be a surprise(May 2nd, 21:17)*Time adjusted to JST*

she said she was gonna call the cops and I freaked out(May 2nd, 21:24)*Time adjusted to JST*

I pushed her and she fell(May 2nd, 21:41)*Time adjusted to JST*

I swear to god I didn't want this please please please(May 2nd, 21:45)*Time adjusted to JST*

**Start of the Countdown**

Save Aine.アイネを救出する#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Sunday - May 15th, 19:00)

Save Binato.ビナトを救出する#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Sunday - May 15th, 19:00)

◆Balance ExperimentThis will decide Aine and Binato's fate.
▼ RulesCompare Likes+RTs for Aine and Binato's chosen tweets. The higher total is rescued. In a tie, both are rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.
▼ Aine's Chosen Tweethttps://twitter.com/Aine\_Ichirai/status/1526019608116969472?s=20&t=O847HkoZwaTaEn6Ieaxgtg
▼ Binato's Chosen Tweet(Sunday - May 15th, 19:01)Retweet:

Please wait for the announcement of the results.@PANCAKE\_SHOES
@TESTESCAPEGAME(Sunday - May 15th, 19:01)

What is this?! Balance Experiment?! I'm gonna like and RT them both I don't want anything bad to happen to either of them!!(Sunday - May 15th, 19:10)Retweet:

Hidden Bats/カクレコウモリ @HiddenBats:◆Balance ExperimentThis will decide Aine and Binato's fate.
▼ RulesCompare Likes+RTs for Aine and Binato's chosen tweets. The higher total is rescued. In a tie, both are rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.

**End of the Countdown**

#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Monday - May 16th, 19:05)*Retweeted by Aine Ichirai/壱来アイネ and Binato Sotobara/卒斗原ビナト*

What...(Monday - May 16th, 19:10)Retweet:

### News: Results of Experiment 1

With the conclusion of the experiment, on Tuesday May 17th, the following Twitter posts and news report were released:

Aine Ichirai was found and rescued in the mountains of Chiba Prefecture.https://sunaiku-foundation.com/en/news/#HiddenBats(Monday - May 16th, 20:01)

**Aine Ichirai Found and Rescued**
*Earlier today, our Missing Persons Task Force found and rescued Ms. Aine Ichirai in a mountainous area of Chiba Prefecture. She was delivered to the police and emergency services after her rescue. We have been told she is in good health both physically and mentally, and her family has been contacted.*
*We are proud that our actions led to this favorable outcome. We will continue to find missing persons with renewed vigor and resolve.*

Aine... Thank god you're rescued! But Binato...is he ok??(Monday - May 16th, 20:10)Retweet:

This is Aine. Thank you to everyone who helped me. I was rescued and I am in the hospital now.(Monday - May 16th, 21:06)

Why was I imprisoned? What did the perpetrator want? I still don't know but right now I'm just relieved to be safe.(Monday - May 16th, 21:10)

And maybe now is the time I should face the things I've done and reflect.(Monday - May 16th, 21:12)

School and friends nothing is the same. I always knew this would happen eventually. Now's the time to change. Maybe it's too late but I've made up my mind.(Monday - May 16th, 21:14)

Thank you everyone. Really truly thank you. I will never forget how you helped me. Bye bye!(Monday - May 16th, 21:18)

I'm so glad, but we still don't know why this happened...(Monday - May 16th, 21:27)Retweet:

The Hidden Bats website's TV monitors changed to the following displays:

On the About screen, the following message can be found:

The sinful thief will return to her normal life and the greedy obsessive will disappear forever.
A very interesting conclusion indeed.Thank you for your participation.

The next session will start at 5/19 7:00PM PDT.Thank you for your cooperation.#HiddenBats(Monday - May 16th, 21:31)

No way, again? What's gonna happen this time??(Monday - May 16th, 21:35)Retweet:

### News: 2nd Pair of Disappearances

On Tuesday May 17th, a news report was released, tweeted out by the Hidden Bats Twitter account. A-set reacted to the news post:

**Disappearance of Mariha Monzen and Lumina Rikujo**
*The Foundation has received information regarding two missing persons. Missing persons reports have already been filed with law enforcement. The persons in question are as follows:*
*Ms. Mariha Monzen
University student, Kanagawa Prefecture*

*Ms. Lumina Rikujo
University student, Kanagawa Prefecture*

*We at Sunaiku Foundation are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation into these cases.*
*If anyone has any pertinent information, no matter how minor or inconsequential it may seem, please contact the foundation immediately.*

More missing persons?! What is going on here?!(Tuesday - May 17th, 19:10)Retweet:

Mariha and Lumina... I'll keep an eye out for both of them tomorrow.(Wednesday - May 18th, 19:13)Retweet:

### Experiment 2

* Rules
* Mariha: Question 1
* Lumina: Question 1
* Mariha: Question 2
* Lumina: Question 2
* Mariha: Question 3
* Lumina: Question 3
* Mariha: Question 4
* Lumina: Question 4
* Mariha: Final Mission
* Lumina: Final Mission
* Ota's Return
* Balance Experiment

This is a case, a plan, an experiment.

**Mariha Monzen** and **Lumina Rikujo** are locked up in hidden rooms.
Placed in each room is
**a smartphone which is only activated for 21 minutes, at a fixed time, once every two days**
and
**a box with a 9-digit lock.**

The phone cannot be used freely.
The box cannot be opened without solving a riddle.

Please help us save them both.
With your help, we can resolve this in the best possible way.

Compare **information from the missing person** and the **Bats489** video.
The **Answer** is the Nirvana Spell.
If the Nirvana Spell is correct, a **9-digit number** will be displayed.
When that number is communicated directly to the missing person, the plan will proceed.

It begins.開始します。https://sunaiku-foundation.com/news/#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Thursday - May 19th, 19:00)

Both Mariha's account and Lumina's account follow each other on Twitter from the start.

Hey what is going on here?! What is this place? It's dark and the door won't open! Did I get kidnapped?(Thursday - May 19th, 19:02)

What the hell is going on and what is with this smartphone? Hey if the kidnapper can read this answer me!(Thursday - May 19th, 19:05)

The last thing I remember is walking home from college. What the hell?? You better not be planning something perverted 💢(Thursday - May 19th, 19:09)

There's a box here and a spot where you put in 9 numbers???(Thursday - May 19th, 19:17)

LOOK there's something on the paper! I gotta solve this puzzle? But its just animals how the hell do you get 9 numbers from this??(Thursday - May 19th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The code is obtained from the four animals provided that appear in that specific order in the video. Specifically, it matches the 4 animals starting from the 24th animal up to the 27th animal, and the order is as follows:
Yellow Bat = P
White Tortoise = A
Blue Cat = I
Black Penguin = R

Please reply to Mariha Monzen (@MarihaMonzen) with the following 9 digits:
[206126014]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
In this world, unexpected glitches have occurred.
For example, telepathy, to read the thoughts of others. Psychokinesis, the power to move objects with one's mind. Superhuman powers. Reincarnation.
These extraordinary abilities are "bugs." Glitches in this world.

This is Mariha's account! I should help solve this one like last time!(Thursday - May 19th, 19:30)Retweet:

What is this place? It's dark, there are no windows. The door is locked. My belongings are missing. Was I kidnapped? What should I do?(Friday - May 20th, 19:04)

I can't remember anything after coming home. I have a massive headache.(Friday - May 20th, 19:06)

This smartphone is strange, it only has twitter on it.(Friday - May 20th, 19:09)

I think there are bloodstains in this room. Was someone else here before me? I'm terrified right now.(Friday - May 20th, 19:13)

I can see a large object, like a box or chest of some kind. It looks like it requires 9 numbers to open the lock.(Friday - May 20th, 19:16)

There's a note here saying that I need to "solve the puzzle"...(Friday - May 20th, 19:18)

To anyone reading this: please help me. My name is Lumina. I have been kidnapped and forced to solve a puzzle. Do you know what this clue indicates? If you do, please give me the 9 digit solution.(Friday - May 20th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The long sequence of letters have empty colored squares, and the word ANGEL colored in the following order
A = 🟥
N = 🟦
G = 🟪
E = 🟩
L = 🟧
The sequence is laid out as:

R🟩DP🟩🟦🟪UI🟦OR🟥🟦🟪🟩DO🟪🟪R🟩🟩🟦🟩🟧🟩PH🟥🟦T
You must replace the colors with the corresponding letters, which results in the following sequence:

REDPENGUINORANGEDOGGREENELEPHANT
Three animals with colors are provided, and when matching them to the codes, the word provided is
Red Penguin = S
Orange Dog = E
Green Elephant = T

Please reply to Lumina Rikujo (@LuminaRikujo) with the following 9 digits:
[384845419]

Lumina! She seems pretty calm... I should help solve the puzzle for her!(Friday - May 20th, 19:30)Retweet:

HUUUUGE shoutout to everyone who helped me with the answer thank you thank youuuu♡✨✨ def needed everyone's help with that(Saturday - May 21st, 19:02)

OMG another box inside the first box!(Saturday - May 21st, 19:04)

This one has two puzzles? Uhhhh...(Saturday - May 21st, 19:06)

Okay the first puzzle is this. What is this? This gives 9 more numbers somehow right? Smart people please answer!!(Saturday - May 21st, 19:08)

ARE YOU SERIOUS THEY GOT LUMINA TOO???(Saturday - May 21st, 19:10)

The second paper is this and look I think it means there's a button on the wall of Lumina's room and we have to work together? OK Im gonna tell her(Saturday - May 21st, 19:12)

To anyone reading this: please help me. My name is Lumina. I have been kidnapped and forced to solve a puzzle. Do you know what this clue indicates? If you do, please give me the 9 digit solution.(Friday - May 20th, 19:21)
*Replying to @LuminaRikujo*Lumi!!! This is Mariha!!! I'm also trapped just like you! If you press the red button on the wall in there we both get water I think! But ONLY THE RED BUTTON! RED! OK lets get out of here together we can do it!!(Saturday - May 21st, 19:15)

Lumi and I go way back, we were childhood friends. We don't suuuuuper talk much anymore? But we're still friends(Saturday - May 21st, 19:19)

??? I could have sworn I just saw kids playing on a playground? Like I was hallucinating it or seeing it or something? Is this all a dream or something or am I like legit going crazy(Saturday - May 21st, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Below the sequence HBNNVGIB, the entire alphabet is laid out in proper order, each letter encased in a box. Within the Bats489 video, the same alphabet sequence is provided alongside the Black Frog, except that the alphabet is reversed. This suggests the use of an Atbash Cipher, where the alphabet positions are reveresed. The Cipher key is as follows:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
———————————————————————————
ZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
Reversing the letter positions give the following sequence:
H = S
B = Y
N = M
N = M
V = E
G = T
I = R
B = Y

Please reply to Mariha Monzen (@MarihaMonzen) with the following 9 digits:
[676229840]

Thank you so much to the person who showed me the answer. I was able to open the box, and inside it I discovered another box. I can only imagine what the puppet master is trying to accomplish here...(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:04)

Another piece of paper with yet another puzzle. Please help me, everyone. I can't solve it from here, I do not have the necessary information. If you know the numbers, please tell me.(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:06)

Wait, Mari?!(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:08)

Mari wants me to press the red button. There are indeed buttons on the wall, that must be what she means. Were these buttons always here and I just didn't notice?(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:10)

When I pressed the red button, a water bottle came out of a hole in the ground. This room is so dark, I'll admit I almost pushed the wrong button. But regardless, now I have water. It looks like normal potable water.(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:13)

To anyone reading this: please help me. My name is Lumina. I have been kidnapped and forced to solve a puzzle. Do you know what this clue indicates? If you do, please give me the 9 digit solution.(Friday - May 20th, 19:21)
*Replying to @MarihaMonzen*Mari, I did what you asked and pressed the red button. A bottle of water came out. Did you also get water? Do you know why we're trapped here? Do you know what's going on? If we work together, we can escape, I promise!(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:15)

Mari and I are childhood friends from all the way back in elementary school. She is very dear to me. I was terrified of the prospect of being alone, but knowing Mari is here will keep me calm.(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Please reply to Lumina Rikujo (@LuminaRikujo) with the following 9 digits:
[211408710]

There are so many blanks and it's meant to be coop, it looks tough but I'll get this!(Sunday - May 22nd, 19:26)Retweet:

YESSS the numbers for the last puzzle were right good job everyone💕💕💕 but get this there's ANOTHER box! This is really getting on my nerves(Monday - May 23rd, 19:03)

This is the next puzzle! Please help me if you can! Let me know the numbers when you figure it out!(Monday - May 23rd, 19:07)

To anyone reading this: please help me. My name is Lumina. I have been kidnapped and forced to solve a puzzle. Do you know what this clue indicates? If you do, please give me the 9 digit solution.(Friday - May 20th, 19:21)
*Replying to @LuminaRikujo*Yes thank you Lumi~~~ I got the water! Too bad its mineral water I prefer regular water but yknow(Monday - May 23rd, 19:10)

Thanks to Lumi, I got some water! It was brought to me while I was sleeping apparently? but what could you expect from a creepy red button(Monday - May 23rd, 19:16)

I wish I could find some kinda clue to help escape. All I can really do right now is solve puzzles. I could at least get some kind of reward other than just water(Monday - May 23rd, 19:19)

I wonder if there's some meaning behind making Lumi and I work together?(Monday - May 23rd, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The strings of numbers that follow "U+" make up a Unicode sequence. In this case, all provided Unicode sequences lead to emojis, where each of them are in the Bats489 video and are paired with a letter. The resulting sequence is as follows:
U+1F600 = 😀 = M
U+1F441 = 👁 = U
U+1F622 = 😢 = T
U+1F441 = 👁 = U
U+1F480 = 💀 = A
U+1F643 = 🙃 = L

Please reply to Mariha Monzen (@MarihaMonzen) with the following 9 digits:
[197703800]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
Have you ever doubted your "senses"?Have you ever thought to yourself, "is this feeling real?"All human senses are ambiguous: there is no "absolute sense."
Physical sensation is fallible. Physical movements are prone to error.All five senses are fallible. They can be disordered and misled by illusion.Consciousness is fallible. There is no intrinsic indicator of waking or sleeping.Calculations are fallible. What is correct may later need correction.
The whole existence of the self is made up of these false sensations.So then, where is the unquestionable?

What is this? I feel like I've seen it somewhere before? At least the coop mission went well!(Monday - May 23rd, 19:20)Retweet:

The previous puzzle is solved, thank you so much for your help! Unfortunately, there is another box inside, which was disappointing. What does the kidnapper want, really?(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:03)

The puzzle came with instructions, as before. This is it. I am sorry that I have to rely on you all, but there is no other way.(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:06)
The final animal is mistakenly listed as **Orange Mouse**. The correct animal is **Red Mouse**.

Along with that paper was this one. Food and water are scarce in this rooms. I definitely have to team up with Mari for this.(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:09)
The co-operative puzzle is mistranslated and could lead to confusion. A more accurate translation would be as follows:

This is the next puzzle! Please help me if you can! Let me know the numbers when you figure it out!(Monday - May 23rd, 19:07)
*Replying to @MarihaMonzen*Mari, this time, I have to send you the instructions. On your smartphone, search your contacts. There should be only 1. Send them the following message:
2001/5/1
That is my brithday. If you send that date, we should both be rewarded with water.(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:13)

Mari receievd her water. I am glad it worked out. Funny enough, I also prefer regular water to mineral, haha. Why are we being forced to cooperate for these tasks?
What do you want from us?(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:19)

Just a moment ago I saw a black figure, a shadow, it looked like a young boy. But did I really see it, or was it just an illusion? Something supernatural? I've been seeing similar things frequently lately. What is happening?(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Below the phrase "@User roar petals simulation", a series of animals preceded by a black line each are listed. These black lines are actually Minus symbols, and when the animals are decoded, they lead to the following letters:
Blue Elephant = A
White Bat = L
Black Rabbit = M
Blue Penguin = U
Red Mouse = S
Subtracting the letters (and spaces) from the phrase above results in: @errorrepetition. When searching for this username on Twitter, an account with only one tweet appears, with the tweet shown below:

TWIN(Tuesday - May 17th, 20:00)

Please reply to Lumina Rikujo (@LuminaRikujo) with the following 9 digits:
[807327384]

There's an @ on top, does that mean it's another coop mission? Uuuu I hope they can escape soon...(Tuesday - May 24th, 19:27)Retweet:

My hair is getting SO messed up and I feel weak af this sucksssss you could have at least put a bathtub in here or something!!! Pervert freak kidnapper
I'M. SO. PISSED.(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:04)

This is today's puzzle. I have no idea what this even is. Whoever gets it hmu(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:08)

I got a reply from Lumi. Something about her birthday...?(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:10)

What is this some kind of test? TF is wrong with you(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:13)

You're seriously gonna lie to me like that omg why(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:15)

Okayyy I sent the message just like little miss liar wanted "2001/5/1" okay sure(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:17)

I told you Lumi and I grew apart.(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:19)

I know this isn't gonna make any sense to any of you anyway. If only...(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The strange symbols in the puzzle are hieroglyphs, part of the Egyptian Alphabet and phonetically tied to a latin letter. When using common alphabet exchanges between hieroglyphs and latin letters, the resulting letters are:
𓋴 = S
𓊪 = P
𓄿 = A
𓂋 = R
𓏏 = T
𓍯 = O
𓈖 = N
In addition, the colored animals correspond to additional letters that complete the word:
Black Dog = E
Yellow Snake = I

Please reply to Mariha Monzen (@MarihaMonzen) with the following 9 digits:
[701316368]

I know this! It's hieroglyphics! They used these in ancient Egypt! But I don't know how to solve this...(Wednesday - May 25th, 19:27)Retweet:

The numbers were correct. Thank you, everyone. There is another box inside. How long is this going to go on for, I wonder?(Thursday - May 26th, 19:04)

This is the new puzzle. To anyone reading this: please solve this. I need your help.(Thursday - May 26th, 19:06)

I wonder if Mari sent the message. I haven't received any water.(Thursday - May 26th, 19:09)

Mari sent "2001/5/1"? Seriously? That isn't my birthday, my birthday is 5/11. Does that mean only she got the water...?(Thursday - May 26th, 19:12)

Okay, checking back, I did send the wrong numbers by mistake. I can't believe I was so careless. But Mari knows my birthday, I'm sure of it.(Thursday - May 26th, 19:14)

*Replying to @MarihaMonzen*Mari, I apologize for sending the wrong information that may have confused you. But you do know my actual birthday, right? Why not send the correct date in that case? We really shouldn't be fighting over this Mari...(Thursday - May 26th, 19:18)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The different symbols that appear in the puzzle correspond to what's called Pigpen Cipher. For this cipher, letters are associated to sections in 2 pairs of symbols: two 3x3 grids and two large X, with one side of the pair having its parts filled with a dot. A visual example is best in illustrating how the cipher works.
The letters corresponding to each sector are as follows:
Sector 6 on the dotted 3x3 = O
Sector 5 on the dotted 3x3 = N
Sector 6 on the empty 3x3 = F
Sector 3 on the dotted 3x3 = L
Sector 9 on the empty 3x3 = I
Sector 2 on the empty X = T
Additionally, the repeating Green Mouse symbol corresponds to the letter C, placed twice on the word (before the O and between the I-T) and resulting in the Spell CONFLICT.

Please reply to Lumina Rikujo (@LuminaRikujo) with the following 9 digits:
[488481417]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
Consider a jar with balls in it.There are three types of balls: white, gray, and black.The balls represent man-made technology.
White balls represent beneficial technology, such as railroads or antibiotics.Gray balls represent technologies that can be seen as either beneficial or detrimental, such as gunpowder or nuclear fission.Black balls represent technology that is completely harmful and will destroy civilization once it is taken out of the jar.
Mankind continues to extract balls without stopping.The balls cannot be put back in the jar.
So far, mankind has been lucky enough to only have taken out white and gray balls.Can this be considered mere coincidence?Mankind has a long history of invention, and new inventions are made every day around the world.Why have we never drawn a black ball?Is there is some "will" preventing it?

I think I saw that code on that Nine Eyes TV thing. Did Lumina make a mistake earlier? I wonder what's gonna happen...(Thursday - May 26th, 19:30)Retweet:

The numbers were right and I'm so fking tired(Friday - May 27th, 19:02)

It's almost funny how Lumi is freaking out though. Told you(Friday - May 27th, 19:04)

And now this piece of paper is saying I need to work with Lumi again. ffs(Friday - May 27th, 19:07)

Yknow what my favorite part of twitter is? blocking aholes(Friday - May 27th, 19:09)

Mariha blocks Lumina on Twitter, both accounts unfollow each other automatically.

Listen I study harder, I'm more popular, so why do I have to deal with this? If it was just her I'd understand but(Friday - May 27th, 19:13)

You ever think its really weird how Lumi has been so calm being trapped in a room like this?? Kiiiiiiiinda suspicious if you ask me, shes probably the one doing this(Friday - May 27th, 19:16)

Yknow what I'm gonna do when I get out? I'm gonna find her and beat the shit out of her and destroy everything she holds dear until she confesses(Friday - May 27th, 19:20)

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Mariha Monzen on 5/29 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Friday - May 27th, 19:26)

Hold on,(Friday - May 27th, 19:30)Retweet:

The solution was correct. Thank you. There wasn't anything in the box this time. However, today I awoke and found a white box next to me. There are no accompanying instructions, I don't know how to open this box.(Saturday - May 28th, 19:04)

Impossible...(Saturday - May 28th, 19:08)

Mari blocked me?! Why?!(Saturday - May 28th, 19:10)

How could you do that?! So what am I supposed to do with this white box why would you just abandon me like this you bitch(Saturday - May 28th, 19:12)

You KNEW the date I sent you was wrong and yet you used it against me and then blocked me what the fuck is your problem??? You've always been distant I guess this is your way of finally abandoning me huh? are you fucking kidding me(Saturday - May 28th, 19:15)

But you've always been like that haven't you? Running away and crying because I'm better than you fuck off with that(Saturday - May 28th, 19:17)

Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch Fucking bitch(Saturday - May 28th, 19:19)

I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this I wont let you get away with this(Saturday - May 28th, 19:21)

Hey hold on!!! Lumina's in trouble! Weren't you two supposed to be friends?!(Saturday - May 28th, 19:21)Retweet:

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Lumina Rikujo on 5/29 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Saturday - May 28th, 19:26)

**Saturday, May 28th**

I think it's time to bring this account back, especially now that Tesa's more active. Sorry I was away everyone I was very busy doing important things.(Saturday - May 28th, 19:00)

Also is it really that surprising that I left for a while don't like half of you hate this app anyway?(Saturday - May 28th, 19:02)

**Sunday, May 29th**

Anyway I'll be delivering my objectively correct takes about this season's anime soon(Sunday - May 29th, 15:34)

**Start of Countdown**

◆Balance ExperimentThis will decide Mariha and Lumina's fate.
▼ RulesCompare follower count of Mariha and Lumina. More followers is rescued. In a tie, both are rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.
▼▼Mariha Monzen's account@MarihaMonzen
▼Lumina Rikujo's account@LuminaRikujo(Sunday - May 29th, 19:27)

This again?? Do we really have to do this again??? Well just like last time I'm gonna do both because I don't want to see anyone get hurt!(Sunday - May 29th, 19:12)Retweet:

Hidden Bats/カクレコウモリ @HiddenBats:◆Balance ExperimentThis will decide Mariha and Lumina's fate.
▼ RulesCompare follower count of Mariha and Lumina. More followers is rescued. In a tie, both are rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.

**End of Countdown**

#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Monday - May 30th, 19:05)*Retweeted by Mariha Monzen/門前マリハ and Lumina Rikujo/離久浄ルミナ*

Yes!!! Both are gonna be rescued!!!(Monday - May 30th, 19:07)Retweet:

### News: Results of Experiment 2

With the conclusion of the experiment, on Monday May 30th, the following Twitter posts and news report were released:

The Hidden Bats website's TV monitors changed to the following displays:

On the About screen, the following message can be found:

Was this a miracle of chance or a conscious effort from a sense of justice?
This experiment has provided valuable data regarding your evaluation criteria.Thank you for your participation.

The next session will start at 6/02 7:00PM PDT.Thank you for your cooperation.#HiddenBats(Monday - May 30th, 21:31)

There's still more of this???? What is going on here???(May 30th, 21:35)Retweet:

### News: 3rd Pair of Disappearances

On Tuesday May 31st, a news report was released, tweeted out by the Hidden Bats Twitter account. Ota reacted to the news post for the following 2 days:

**Tuesday, May 31st**

48:00:00https://sunaiku-foundation.com/news/#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Tuesday - May 31st, 19:00)

*The Foundation has received information regarding two missing persons. Missing persons reports have already been filed with law enforcement. The persons in question are as follows:*
*Ms. Iris SaganHigh school student, Tokyo*

*Mr. Kairo GoshikiSelf-employed, Tokyo*

*We at Sunaiku Foundation are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation into these cases.*
*If anyone has any pertinent information, no matter how minor or inconsequential it may seem, please contact the foundation immediately.*

IS THIS FAKE NEWS???(Tuesday - May 31st, 19:04)Retweet:

Hold the fuck up, I'm having enough trouble as it is blurring the line between reality and fiction, is this real? Is this confirmed???(Tuesday - May 31st, 19:09)

No time for trash tier anime right now I gotta go see Tesa!(Tuesday - May 31st, 19:11)

Tesa hasn't been home since yesterday... It looks like this is really happening. Pretty much all cops suck so I gotta do this myself. I'm coming Tesa!!!(Tuesday - May 31st, 20:30)

**Wednesday, June 1st**

I was looking back at my schedule and all that and found out that I lost contact with Tesa just after her recording session ended. I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE!!! But the new harem anime was premiering so I wasn't that day(Wednesday - Jun 1st, 19:21)Retweet:

### Experiment 3

*WARNING!!*
*This article contains spoilers for* AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES *from this point on. Proceed with caution!*

* Rules
* Iris: Question 1
* Kairo: Question 1
* Iris: Question 2
* Kairo: Question 2
* Iris: Question 3
* Kairo: Question 3
* Iris: Question 4
* Kairo: Question 4
* Iris: Question 5
* Kairo: Question 5
* Iris: Final Day
* Kairo: Final Day
* Balance Experiment

This is a case, a plan, an experiment.

**Iris Sagan** and **Kairo Goshiki** are locked up in hidden rooms.

Placed in each room is
**a smartphone which is only activated for 21 minutes, at a fixed time, once every two days**
and
**a box with a 9-digit lock**.

The phone cannot be used freely.
The box cannot be opened without solving a riddle.

Please help us save them both.
With your help, we can resolve this in the best possible way.
Compare **information from the missing person** and the **Bats489** video.
The **Answer** is the Nirvana Spell.
If the Nirvana Spell is correct, a **9-digit number** will be displayed.
When that number is communicated directly to the missing person, the plan will proceed.

It begins.開始します。https://sunaiku-foundation.com/news/#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:00)

Where am I? It's a dark musty room... No way, no way, this can't be happening...(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:02)

Am I trapped here???(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:04)

TESA!!! It's your Ota! I'm here! Don't worry, I'll protect you! I'll save you!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:07)Retweet:

How could this happen to me?! I'm gonna try to calm down and think, reciting numbers helps me calm down sometimes... Aaaaaa I can't do it I can't do it!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:08)

Am I a missing person now? No no no no no... Am I gonna be okay? I'm not gonna die, am I? Will you all cry at my funeral? Well I don't want any part of that! Gaaaah my head hurts!!!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:11)

Oh right I can only use this phone for 21 minutes! I have to hurry! Nooooo😭(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:14)

There's a box! It's so big! There's a 9-digit number input screen and a piece of paper that says to solve the riddle. Looks like I have to do this.(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:17)

Here's the riddle! Please help me out, everyone! Let me know if you solve it! Tell me the number! My time is almost up! Over and out😭(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Please reply to Iris Sagan (@Lemniscate\_Aset) with the following 9 digits:
[203710961]

I'll bring over some aspirin right away! Do you know the address? I'll pretend I'm a delivery guy!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:21)Retweet:

Don't cry Tesa! I'm here! We're all here for you!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:22)Retweet:

TESA ARE YOU THERE PLEASE RESPOND! Maybe you forgot about me? Anyway I'm here!!!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:23)Retweet:

We gotta solve this shit right now! Does anyone know the 9-digit number??? Tell Tesa right now!(Thursday - Jun 2nd, 19:23)Retweet:

*Replying to @Kairo\_\_Goshiki*Are you with Tesa?! If you go anywhere near her I'll beat your head in with a wok don't test me(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:02)

The door won't open! Is this a hidden camera prank or some stupid meme? was I kidnapped? I have zero clue(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:04)

tbf there's a long list of people who mightve done this to me. what's this phone tho? it turned on by itsefl(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:08)

there's some sketchy box in here and a piece of paper, it says I gotta solve some riddle? can someone smarter than my dumb ass explain wtf that means?(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:13)

If I solve it will I be let out? like the keys in the box ? this better not be a death game stg(Jun 3rd, 19:16)

Hey anyone reading tis can you solve this riddle?/ does it have something to do with hands or something??(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The animals listed provide the following letters when decoded:
* White Bat = L
* Blue Cat = I
* Black Rabbit = M
* Black Penguin = R
* Green Elephant = T
* Yellow Bat = P

The letters listed in order are: L → I → M → R → T → P
Each letter corresponds to a finger or part of a hand, which are as follows:
* L = Little finger
* I = Index finger
* M = Middle finger
* R = Ring finger
* T = Thumb
* P = Palm

Looking at the graph provided, each finger and the palm provide a number. These numbers indicate which letters have to be picked out from each word associated to that part of the hand:
* Little = 6 = littl**E**
* Index = 2 = i**N**dex
* Middle = 2 = m**I**ddle
* Ring = 4 = rin**G**
* Thumb = 4 = thu**M**b
* Palm = 2 = p**A**lm

The letters combined together produce the word "ENIGMA."

Please reply to Kairo Goshiki (@Kairo\_\_Goshiki) with the following 9 digits:
[763084116]

Should we help solve this puzzle too? Whatever will help Tesa we should do that's gotta be the game plan(Friday - Jun 3rd, 19:20)Retweet:

*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*Tesa! Everyone really pulled together as a team to help you! And I was leading the whole thing!(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:02)

But anyway, thanks to your help, I got the box open! I knew it was Naix! There's another box inside. Is it cursed? I am all kinds of confused...(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:04)

This is the puzzle. Look, it's my account name! Can anyone figure this out? Please!(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:06)

Come on, everybody! Help solve this! There's something up with Tesa's account apparently?(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:08)Retweet:

Oh, there's another piece of paper! Is this a QR code? It's only the left half. Can I find the other half somewhere? Ughhhhh I feel like I'm being rushed and I can't keep up with all this!(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:09)

A QR code with the right side missing?(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:09)Retweet:

Mom...are you worried about me? Please don't be worried. I know Mr. Date and everyone is looking for me right now. I'll get out of here and see you again, promise.(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:13)

I keep thinking about why I was kidnapped. Is it because I know too much about Naix and the new world order and what's really going on? Or am I a sacrifice to summon an ancient demon? Maybe I'm wrong, I dunno...(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:18)

Is this guy Mr. Kairo in the same situation? I know there's always two. I don't recognize his name. I wonder how we're related?(Saturday - Jun 4th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

    Iris's profile icon has actually changed on June 4th to include 4 animals at the corners of the image, which are normally not visible on a round Twitter profile unless the image is directly downloaded. Following the arrow pattern from the clue image, the order of the animals and the clues provided are:
* Blue Rabbit = H
* Blue Penguin = U
* Green Tortoise = R
* Orange Owl = T

Please reply to Iris Sagan (@Lemniscate\_Aset) with the following 9 digits:
[962778847]

hell yeah the numbers were right you guys kick ass! But when I opened the box there was another one inside it like a matroshka doll(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:04)

I found another note with another riddle on it. dude I suck at this stuff can someone else figure out the answer?(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:07)

Guess we got no choice but to help this guy too! Everyone, we need to solve the riddle from this account!!! @rm6b9lrw3szm(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:09)Retweet:

check this out this time there was another piece of paper too, but it's like ripped in half or something? I dunno but that's definitely only half a barcode the camera won't read it(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:10)

I got nothing better to do so I tried kicking on all the walls and the door and stuff as hard as I could but nothin worked. this is some bullshit dude(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:13)

I could always work on my gains lol but I don't think any of this food is high protein. Yo asshole who kidnapped me can I get a food delivery app on this phone please?(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:17)

So it's not just me who's locked up? There's someone named Iris too? I don't know who that is, why is it us two tho?(Sunday - Jun 5th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Solving this puzzle requires the player to venture into the account for @rm6b9lrw3szm on Twitter itself, as the discovery of the information is a part of the puzzle (the actual important elements of the Twitter account are included in the section below).

 Rm6b9lrw3szm@rm6b9lrw3szmUJoined May 2022

@wpr6jyyynndg

* Tweets
* Media
* Likes

fgshGP5RFywA @fgshgp5rfywa:L(May 31st, 20:00)

C(Jun 1st, 2:00)

**@rm6b9lrw3szm hasn’t Tweeted media**

A(May 31st, 20:00)*Liked by Rm6b9LRw3szM*

Each animal, in order, corresponds to the following letter or symbol:
* White Cat = T
* White Penguin = ♡
* Blue Snake = P
* Orange Frog = F
* White Penguin = ♡
* Yellow Rabbit + White Dog = RT
* Orange Giraffe = H
* Green Giraffe = L
* Yellow Snake = I

The sequence provided is T → ♡ → P → F → ♡ → RT → H → L → I
Each of these letters and symbols corresponds to an element provided in the profile account for the @rm6b9lrw3szm account, and they are as follows:
* T = Tweets
* ♡ = Liked tweets
* P = Profile description
* F = Following
* RT = Retweet
* H = Header image
* L = Twitter List
* I = Icon image

The only Tweet give by the @rm6b9lrw3szm contains the letter "**C**". The only liked Tweet is to an account called @ql82ip5hym48, which provides the letter "**A**". The profile description for @rm6b9lrw3szm simply read "**U**". The only account that @rm6b9lrw3szm follows is @wpr6jyyynndg, which is titled "**S**". The liked tweet repeats again, so another "**A**". The only retweet is to the account @fgshgp5rfywa, which Tweeted out the letter "**L**". The header image simply has the letter "**I**". The account has only created a single List, which is empty, but it is titled "**T**". And finally, the icon image is simply of the letter "**Y**". All of these letters in sequence give the word "CAUSALITY."

Please reply to Kairo Goshiki (@Kairo\_\_Goshiki) with the following 9 digits:
[455206699]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
Consider the calculation of a famous scientist.How many star systems in the universe contain planets like Earth which can harbor living organisms?How many of those planets are home to intelligent life?
There is a tremendous amount of time, a tremendous amount of history, and a tremendous amount of star systems in this universe.Then, how many intelligent life forms are there?It would be natural to assume at least one has reached Earth.
However, no clear evidence of this has ever been discovered."The Earth has never been visited by intelligent life" is naturally improbable.What does this indicate?
It is answered by one hypothesis.What could that be?

*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*Tesa!!! We're all rooting for you! Me most of all!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:04)

I opened the box and found another puzzle! Look! It starts with an S, what is this? I need your help again! Let me know if you can figure out the nine digits!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:08)

I could have sworn I saw that S in the rectangle somewhere before. Come on everyone, help out here!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:08)Retweet:

Also, the right half of the QR code was in there too! I finally found it! I bet if I combine it with the other half I can scan it!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:12)

Hey someone tweet at me with the full QR code! Thanks!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:12)Retweet:

I'll try with this phone, but you all try to! I can't do this myself, you all might find a clue to help me escape!(Monday - Jun 6th, 19:16)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The colored animals for this code, instead of giving numbers or letters, provide directional arrows. The arrows given are as follows
* Red Cat = ↗
* Black Mouse = ↘
* Green Snake = ↖
* Green Frog = ←
* Red Owl = →

The sequence begins with an S inside a square ☐. This is meant to indicate the letter S from a keyboard. From there, the arrows indicate what direction to move, starting from the S, while the empty ☐ indicate where a letter should be inputted following these commands. The sequence goes as follows:
S↗☐↘↘☐↗↖☐←☐→→☐

Following the steps seen within the keyboard, the letters are obtained as such:
S↗E↘↘C↗↖R←E→→T

Please reply to Iris Sagan (@Lemniscate\_Aset) with the following 9 digits:
[767894865]

The QR code contained a link that led to the following article, which was posted on Monday, June 6th (June 7th JST):

*There once was a boy who loved skateboarding.He practiced skateboarding every day and his talent blossomed at a tremendous rate.A few years later, he was selected to represent his nation as an Olympic athlete, and his ability was lauded across the world.He continued to practice with focused determination, with high expectations from Japan and the rest of the world on his mind.*
*And then, one day, as he was riding his skateboard to the skatepark...*

yall are 2/2!!! You're so awesome! I guess people who sound like they know what they're talking about know what they're talking about lol. but maybe some of you are just in on it like you're working with the kidnapper or something. always gotta be a twist huh(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:04)

anyway I opened the box and there was another puzzle thing inside I wish tehy wouldn't keep running me in circles. Please guys let me know the numbers. And btw there's no clocks in here(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:09)

The clocks point to 5:13 and 2:05... But to me, time stopped ever since my goddess was taken from me...(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:11)Retweet:

bam the other half of the QR code right here check this shit out. It's gonna be rough but if I can combine it with the first half maybe I can scan it(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:13)

I had a dream yesterday that I saw a brand of beer Id never seen before. haven't ahd a drop to drink for days now tho(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:16)

this next box better fuggin have beer and grilled meat. no cap I don't evne care about getting out anymore I just want some good food. Shit I'd settle for bbq sauce on a plate(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:19)

Oh I bet this QR code can be combined too! Someone get on it!(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:20)Retweet:

I'm even laughing at myself now I gotta be loosing my fuckin mind(Tuesday - Jun 7th, 19:21)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

As illustrated by Ota, the clocks give the numbers 5:13, 5:13, and 2:05 respectively. Below each clock there are two circles, which indicate two empty slots. By separating the pair of numbers from each clock, the sequence provided is 5-13-5-13-2-5. These numbers must then be applied to a "Letter-Number" cipher. In adition, the Black Penguin that appears at the start and end of the sequence matches to the letter R, and so by matching the R with the given numbers, the following sequence is provided:
* Black Penguin = R
* 5 = E
* 13 = M
* 5 = E
* 13 = M
* 2 = B
* 5 = E
* Black Penguin = R

Please reply to Kairo Goshiki (@Kairo\_\_Goshiki) with the following 9 digits:
[210449693]

The QR code contained a link that led to the following article, which was posted on Tuesday, June 7th (June 8th JST):

*There once was a girl who loved dancing.Her life was so centered around dance that she would sometimes start dancing no matter the time or place.Eventually, she forged a dream and a purpose.She wanted to become an idol, become famous, have her name and face known throughout the world.*
*And then, one day, she was working part-time for customer service...*

Good evening, good morning, and hello!
*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*I'll be at the party too, Tesa! We can dance to IRA together! Just hold on!(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:06)

There's another box inside the last one, but it's smaller. There has to be a limit, right? Will you all help me with the final questions? Or if I'm stuck here forever at least help me move my stuff...(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:06)

Yeahhh I've been saying some pretty wacky things to myself lately. I think this is affecting me. Or was it always there? Huh(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:08)

I opened the box and found this puzzle. Please help me again! Is this url the site of that foundation???(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:11)

Not found? tf? Tesa squad, assemble!!!(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:11)Retweet:

There's another url on another piece of paper. This one is cut off in the middle. Is the rest of it in the box like last time?(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:14)

Also, I was able to scan the QR code. Did you all see it too? I have no idea what that was all about. Did I know someone who was a skater...?(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:19)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The website link provided in the image leads to an "Error 404: Not Found" site, which does not normally exists as all Error links redirect to the home page. This site provides a description that reads:

The page you're looking for can not be found. Sorry.
The amount of letters in each of these words matches the number of spots provided in the three-row sequence in the image. The colored animals match specific letters in these sequences, and they also match numbers from the Bats489 video. The letters are as follows:

**T**he page your**E**lookin**G** for c**A**nno**T** be found so**R**ry* White Dog = T = 6
* Black Giraffe = E = 5
* Green Rabbit = G = 4
* Yellow Elephant = A = 2
* Orange Bat = T = 1
* Black Turtle = R = 3

Organizing the letters in numerical order gives the following word:
* 1 = T
* 2 = A
* 3 = R
* 4 = G
* 5 = E
* 6 = T

Please reply to Iris Sagan (@Lemniscate\_Aset) with the following 9 digits:
[134116294]

Is this a puzzle or something else entirely...(Wednesday - Jun 8th, 19:43)Retweet:

Yo, thanks for solving the riddle, it opened the box but there was another box of stuff. its like it goes on forever(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:04)

the paper this time has a website on it or something, can you all see this?(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:06)

there's another paper too with another website but its cut in half. Was this misprinted or something or is this like the QR code thing from before?(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:09)

The right half of the URL was posted on the English version of the tweet by accident. For the sake of game progression, we are displaying the left half as intended.

I get it, the clue was "source code"! You can hit F12 on your computer or google how to look at it. I wish I could have been a bigger help...(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:09)Retweet:

I scanned the QR code from earlier. It's a story about a girl who liked to dance, so what? I like to dance too. I don't get it.(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:16)

It's upsetting me. Why show me this? What is all this? Why was I taken in the first place?(Thursday - Jun 9th, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

The colored animals can be decoded into the following message:
* White Owl = C
* Yellow Cat = O
* Black Rabbit = M
* Black Rabbit = M
* Blue Dog = E
* White Giraffe = N
* Green Elephant = T
* Yellow Cat = O
* Blue Penguin = U
* Green Elephant = T

"Comment out" is a type of source code annotation that can leave messages in the source code of a website. By inspecting the source code for the site (using F12 or any other method), an annotated message can be found inside by following the folders for Body→Div "Container"→Main "Main"→Section "Inner". The message reads as follows:

```
<!-- Red Elephant, White Turtle, Yellow Rabbit, Black Cat, White Turtle -->

```

Decoding these animals back into the video's code, the resulting message is:
* Red Elephant = K
* White Turtle = A
* Yellow Rabbit = R
* Black Cat = M
* White Turtle = A

Please reply to Kairo Goshiki (@Kairo\_\_Goshiki) with the following 9 digits:
[855747074]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
If this world is fiction,that implies there is a greater being who created it.
There has been a way to contact this greater being for a long while: prayer.
In the past, there were many bugs in this world, and glitches were rampant.People prayed, reporting them to have them fixed.Their prayers were heard and the glitches corrected. Various miracles occurred all over the world.Eventually, those miracles morphed into religion and science, shapes they take to this day.
If we could contact the greater being again...Would it be possible to perform miracles?

Thank you for your help.
I am the daughter of Iris' mother.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*Haha you totally got me, Tesa! It's good that you can joke around at a time like this! The whole world is rooting for you!(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:04)

This is the puzzle this time! It looks readable, but not... Is this a cipher? Help me out!(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:07)

This is the hardest one yet, this is gonna take some serious code breaking skills(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:08)Retweet:

Also, look at this! It's a piece of paper with the rest of the URL from last time! I'll put the two together in a sec.(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:10)

Don't worry I have an eye for this kinda stuff!(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:11)Retweet:

This is continuing from what I saw from the QR code right(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:16)

Is this real? I don't understand(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:18)

*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*Tesa, it's okay, it's okay please calm down, we're all here for you. There's no way this is real the mastermind behind this just wants to see you upset like a stupid bastard everything is gonna be fine!(Friday - Jun 10th, 19:22)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Please reply to Iris Sagan (@Lemniscate\_Aset) with the following 9 digits:
[034832803]

The QR code contained a link that led to the following article, which was posted on Friday, June 10th (June 11th JST):

*He was skateboarding to practice.He nearly crashed into a girl wearing headphones and dancing on the side of the street.He barely managed to avoid hitting her and wiped out.When he looked back, the girl was gone.He took a few moments to catch his breath and started skating again.As he approached an intersection, however, he was struck by a car that ran a red light.He injured a tendon in his leg, and his path to becoming a professional skateboarder was severed permanently.If only things had been a little different, this wouldn't have happened…He quit skateboarding after that.He didn't take it well. The resentment festered in him. Eventually, he fell into the wrong kind of crowd…*

Yo its me again the numbers were right! Thanks! Like last time it was another box, but I picked it up and shook it and I think its gotta be the last one(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:04)

and as usual theres a riddle in there. It's like a code or something, I have no idea what it is. Help me, everyone!(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:06)

The sequence of letters is technically incorrect. To properly solve this puzzle, the ideal sequence should be:

Okay THIS one is the hardest one so far, I have no idea. But weren't the animals facing the other way before?(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:07)Retweet:

and it also came with another piece of paper thats like the other half of that website url from before(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:09)

The left half of the URL was posted on the English version of the tweet to compensate for Thrusday's mistake. For the sake of game progression, we are displaying the right half as intended.

Is this real? I can't even tell anymore...(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:10)Retweet:

Is this true? Did this really happen? Even if it's fake this doesn't feel right.(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:17)

I've got a bad feeling about this. my instincts are on point, I think I know what this is about(Saturday - Jun 11th, 19:20)

**Solve the puzzle and enter the Nirvana Spell HERE ON THE "ANSWER" MONITOR!**

Please reply to Kairo Goshiki (@Kairo\_\_Goshiki) with the following 9 digits:
[217873712]
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
When you are dreaming, the nature of your dream seems perfectly real.
Only when you wake up do you realize that it was a dream.
What if this world is the same?What if we are all sleeping through a long dream...?

The QR code contained a link that led to the following article, which was posted on Saturday, June 11th (June 12th JST):

*She was working part-time in customer service.There was this one customer with a bad attitude.He would often come in for no other reason than to run his mouth.*
*There was a small tumor in her brain. It was a benign, slow-growing tumor.However, the cigarettes the customer smoked contained an illegal carcinogen that promoted the growth of cancer cells.The second-hand smoke and stress caused the tumor to progress rapidly.Eventually, her brain tumor became malignant.If only things had been a little different, this wouldn't have happened…Before she knew it, the tumor had reached Grade 4, the worst stage. She suddenly collapsed at school.The doctor gave her one year to live.*

*Replying to @Lemniscate\_Aset*Tesa! I've been so worried for you that I haven't eaten since yesterday, I know that what you're going through is way worse right now but it's okay, it's all gonna be okay!!!(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:05)

I don't know how you knew all that, Mr. Kidnapper, but that's not what's important right now.(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:08)

The paper from inside the box. Is this true? I remember this. I remember him.(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:12)

So it was his fault, it's really true... I really should smash that piece of shit with a wok(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:12)Retweet:

He always talked to me. Like he specifically requested me. And he always smoked no matter how many times I said not to.(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:15)

This is Kairo's fault. Do you all even realize? Do you realize how many nights I stayed up late crying, trying to think of what I was going to tell my mom???(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:17)

But that doesn't matter really, does it? I am to blame too. I was some stupid little girl and I shattered your dreams...(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:19)

What do I do now? I don't know anymore...(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:21)

Tesa, please don't worry! I'm here for you, and I'm not alone! The whole world is here for you! We want you safe!!!(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:21)Retweet:

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Iris Sagan on 6/14 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Sunday - Jun 12th, 19:26)

the numbers wer right(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:06)

it all makes sense now. I knew I was right(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:10)

I found this piece of paper. Told me everything I needed to know(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:14)

You deserved everything you got(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:15)Retweet:

Iris fuckin' Sagan(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:17)

FUCK it's all her fucking fault!!! It's her fucking fault everything I went through, all the shit I had to deal with and having my dream ripped away its HER FAULT(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:19)

but I guess its kinda funny aint it? I got my payback on her without even realizing it! Now she knows how I felt my entire fucking life, DANCE IN HELL BITCH!!!(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:21)

Listen fucko we've all had to deal with dreams being cut short okay? But blaming other people doesn't solve shit, believe me(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:22)Retweet:

There will be an announcement regarding the future of Kairo Goshiki on 6/14 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats(Monday - Jun 13th, 19:26)

**Start of Countdown**

◆Balance Experiment◆
This will decide Iris and Kairo's fate.
▼Rules
In this poll, vote for Iris or Kairo. The most votes is rescued. In a tie, both will be rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.
Deadline: 6/15 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats
**0%**-Save Iris./左岸イリスを救う
**0%**-Save Kairo./吾志木カイロを救う(Tuesday - Jun 14th, 19:01)*Retweeted by Iris Sagan/左岸イリス and Kairo Goshiki/吾志木カイロ*

WE HAVE TO VOTE FOR TESA(Tuesday - Jun 14th, 19:24)Retweet:

Hidden Bats/カクレコウモリ @HiddenBats:◆Balance Experiment◆This will decide Iris and Kairo's fate.
▼RulesIn this poll, vote for Iris or Kairo. The most votes is rescued. In a tie, both will be rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.
Deadline: 6/15 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats

**End of Countdown**

#HiddenBats #カクレコウモリ(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 19:05)Retweet:

Hidden Bats/カクレコウモリ @HiddenBats:◆Balance Experiment◆This will decide Iris and Kairo's fate.
▼RulesIn this poll, vote for Iris or Kairo. The most votes is rescued. In a tie, both will be rescued.
Two lives hang in the balance. The choice is yours.
Deadline: 6/15 7:00 PM PDT#HiddenBats

no no no this has gotta be a mistake this cant be real no no(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 19:07)

### News: Results of Experiment 3

With the conclusion of the experiment, on Wednesday June 15th, the following Twitter posts and news report were released:

Kairo Goshiki was found and rescued in a ravine in Toyama Prefecture.https://sunaiku-foundation.com/en/news/#HiddenBats(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 20:01)

**Kairo Goshiki Found and Rescued**
*Earlier today, our Missing Persons Task Force found and rescued Mr. Kairo Goshiki in Toyama Prefecture. He was discovered lying in a ravine and delivered to the police and emergency services. We have been told he is in good health both physically and mentally.*
*We are proud that our actions led to this favorable outcome. We will continue to find missing persons with renewed vigor and resolve.*

Yo it's Kairo I'm safe and sound now, alive and well. can't believe I'm saying that after what happened, I must be tougher than I thought. It's all thanks to your help tho couldn't have done it without you(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:06)*Retweeted by Hidden Bats/カクレコウモリ*

I don't know what that kidnapper was trying to accomplish but maybe I should be lowkey thankful that he introduced me to that woman(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:09)

but how did the kidnapper know about me and that girl's past? How did he know about the smoking? What is he psychic?(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:11)

I heard they never found her. Maybe she didn't make it I dunno. crazy to think it could have been the other way around. Can't be thankful enough for how it all worked out for me(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:14)

anyway, I'm out. But I'm gonna do better, I promise you all that. I've been so stupid. I gotta do better. Maybe I'll even take up skateboarding again(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:17)

when I was kidnapped, I remembered thinking like, what's gonna happen? Never thought it would turn out like this. Anyway thanks to everyone who helped me out see ya!(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:19)

The Hidden Bats website's TV monitors changed one final time to the following displays:

On the red screen, a brand new video titled "Message" can be found, alongside the following message:

How do you weigh a sin?They manifested themselves in the numbers. The results of this experiment are fascinating.Thank you for your cooperation.
The overseer of this experiment has a message for those who have participated so far.

Thank you all for your cooperation with this experiment.We hope to see you again, should you happen to find the Nirvana Spell somewhere else. #HiddenBats(Wednesday - Jun 15th, 21:31)

### Final Nirvana Spell

***WARNING!!***
***This article contains spoilers for*AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative *from this point on.Proceed with caution!***

*The Final Nirvana Spell will be discovered on June 24th, 2022, with the release of* AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative.

## Trivia

* A similar video to Bats489, titled Fray to Free, was discovered 2 months before the start of *Hidden Bats*. It was found in a QR code presented in a gameplay screenshot for *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative* in a Weekly Famitsu article in March. However, the video appears to have no direct correlation to *Hidden Bats* itself.