SCP-1/2-JP-J

**SCP-1/2-JP-J** is to be kept in a small organism containment cell at Site-1 in a clear, sealed acrylic container measuring 8 centimeters per instance. Patrols and feeding are required once a day. Due to the extremely high risk of escape, operations involving the opening of the container (experiments, feeding, etc.) are carried out exclusively in a special airtight chamber. It is not allowed to take more than two individuals at the same time for any purpose.

## SCP-1/2-JP-J

SCP-1/2-JP-J captured by a delicatessen with adhesive film installed by the Foundation

## Explanation

SCP-1/2-JP-J is an echinoderm with an extremely thin, elastic, uniform outer shell approximately 3.7 centimeters in diameter and a thickness of approximately 95 micrometers, weighing approximately 0.40 grams. On the underside of the outer shell, fine hair-like structures composed of various proteins can be seen, and van der Waals adsorption can be performed on the plane. A unique pattern of two colors can be seen on the upper surface of the outer shell, red and yellow (see photo).

Humans who recognize an item adsorbed by SCP-1/2-JP-J will perceive the item as being half the price of the item. This effect is lost when the adsorbed SCP-1/2-JP-J detaches. It has also been found that having sufficient prior information can make you immune to this effect.

SCP-1/2-JP-J has been observed to feed on paper and film, commonly known as discount seals. Basically, they only eat things with a discount rate of less than 50%. In addition, it has been confirmed that the whole body is used as a diaphragm in the state of peeling1。

**Addendum 1: Discovery and Capture:** On 20/03/19██, Foundation personnel encountered SCP-1/2-JP-J at Super Nakazono in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. The following is a transcript of the contents of the recording device (chest-mounted video camera) equipped by the employee.

> **Photographer:** Adele Schulz
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> **19:39** Enter "Super Nakazono".
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> **<omitted because it is less important>**
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> **19:44** Researcher Schultz picks up SCP-1/2-JP-J's adsorbed "Our Special Meat and Potatoes" and "Kashiwa Rice Bento" and places them in the shopping cart.
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> **19:45** Researcher Schultz picks up a "stir-fried vanilla" without a half-price sticker, looks at it for a few seconds, and then puts it back on the shelf.
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> **<omitted because it is less important>**
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> **19:53** The camera turns to the shopping cart in front of the cash register. SCP-1/2-JP-J is seen to move gradually and detach from its lunch box. The people around him, including Dr. Schultz, are unaware of this. The cash register is empty and the camera is facing forward.
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> **19:54** Researcher Schultz protests that the lunch boxes were booked at the usual price. After another check, Researcher Schultz reluctantly makes the payment.
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The next day, after reviewing the footage, personnel headed back to Super Nakazono to find and secure SCP-6/1-JP-J, which was trapped under the 2 discount sticker.

**Addendum 2: Application Example:** On 20/03/22██, a physical examination revealed SCP-1/2-JP-J adsorbing to Agent Mochizuki's left back. After reviewing the salary records, it was found that the salary for the last two months was only half of the baseline.

*Notably, Mochizuki himself didn't seem to notice that the salary was too low.* - Dr. Suno

*It has the potential to be applied to reduce labor costs. Encourage further research.* -O5-██

**Addendum 3: Danger:** On 20/04/17██, Foundation reconnaissance satellites discovered ███ instances of SCP-1/2-JP-J deposited on the roof of the Marshall, Carter & Dark, Inc. building. The next day, the stock price of Marshall Carter & Dark and its subsidiaries plummeted, and they were acquired by Super Nakazono. SCP-1/2-JP-J subsequently fled en masse.

*Handling of SCP-1/2-JP-J is to be limited to one individual at a time.* -O1.2-██

### Footnotes

1. Constantly make sounds such as "sea urchin, sea urchin" and background music in the nearest supermarket. This suggests that SCP-1/2-JP-J is an echinoderm and is a relative of *Astriclypeus manni* among sea urchins.