Recordings

There are ten **Recordings** scattered throughout the School that help uncover the story of Aka Manto prior to the events of the game.

## Recording 1

The first recording is on the 1st Floor, in the Girls Bathroom.

Nakajima: "Well if it isn't the rumored handsome transfer student. One week in and you're already the talk of the school, so can you tell me what happened to you?"
Atsushi: "..."
Nakajima: "Not the most talkative are you? Well I knew that, that's what everyone says about you. I can probably guess that Kobayashi and his group got to you?"
Atsushi: "..."
Nakajima: "They love being at the center of attention you see, and you took that spot albeit unwillingly, I would say judging by your personality. Those kids have been a thorn on my side, but they keep getting away with it. As you may already know Kobayashi is the principal's son, and he's a quite clever boy at that. I think I have a solution though. I've bought a mini tape recorder and if you, their new target, can get evidence of what they do to you, the principal will have no choice but to act."
## Recording 2

The second recording is found in the 2nd Floor Vents.

Nakajima: "Just press the red button to start and stop recording, I'm already recording this conversation as we speak. You can press this button to rewind and this to playback everything I just said, in case you forget. One final thing, don't get caught trying to record them, always keep it in a safe place so it won't fall off. You down?"
Atsushi: "..."
Nakajima: "Well here, just keep it on your person if you change your mind. Also in case you have anything bothering, but you don't want to tell me in person, just record it on that and I'll be happy to help. I am your counselor after all."
Atsushi: "...Thanks."
Atsushi: "..."
Atsushi: "(Sorry Nakajima, this will probably be the first and the last recording I make on this device. What Kobayashi said wasn't too far from the truth anyway. I deserve what came to me, and besides, it's not as bad as what I usually get...)"
## Recording 3

The third recording is found in the Science Lab. In-game, Nakajima is labeled as the speaker, but this is more likely Atsushi.

Atsushi: "Well, I never thought I would touch this thing again, recording my own voice is slightly embarrassing, to say the least. Let's cut straight to the point, my father beats me, and lately, it's getting worse. I understand if you don't believe me, you probably already know that he is a highly respected politician. I assure you, however, that he is shrewd and as two-faced as they come. He makes it a point to never lie, it's his damn slogan for crying out loud, but why does any of that matter when he just bends the truth to his own convenience? Anyway, you don't have to hear it from me, after all, I have the evidence."
## Recording 4

The fourth recording is found in the Cafeteria. Whipping sounds can be heard in the background of this recording.

Mr. M: "You piece of ♥♥♥♥, come here and show your back!"
Atsushi: "Yes Father."
Mr. M: "You know your feeble back reminds me of her."
Atsushi: "Yes, you talk about mother all the time, you must..."
Mr. M: "Don't call her that, she's a ♥♥♥♥♥ that abandoned you, refer to her as so!"
Atsushi: "Father I don't even remember what she looks like, it was so long..."
Mr. M: "Enough! That will be all for today..."
## Recording 5

The fifth recording is found in the Shrine room. In-game, Mr. M is labeled as the speaker, but this is more likely Nakajima.

Nakajima: "I'm sorry I can't help you! Even if you show me something like this. Please... Refrain from talking to me ever again... Stay away from me!"
## Recording 6

The sixth recording is in the Pool area.

Atsushi: "\*Sigh\* I wasn't expecting too much from Nakajima-san. I've already tried talking to people about my father. But who will they believe. One of the most powerful politicians in the prefecture, or me. Just a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ kid... Even if they did what can they do? What can I do? I dare not show the bruises on my back. Who knows what he will do then... You know this audio log thing is really growing on me. It somehow puts me at peace. I guess it lets me distance myself from the situation. Like I'm just a narrator in a screwed up story..."
## Recording 7

The seventh recording is in the room with the Anatomy Ribcage. Whipping sounds can be heard in the background of this recording.

Mr. M: "You have that ♥♥♥♥♥'s looks. And just like her you're rotten where it counts. You know what they say, beauty is what's on the inside."
## Recording 8

The eighth recording is in the 2nd floor hallway.

Atsushi: "It's getting worse and worse recently. He's coming home more drunk than ever. Today's the first day he hit my face. Normally he wouldn't dare leave a mark on anywhere it could be seen. Now I'm bleeding all over the place. You know there's something about the way that the blood... I'm feeling a bit light headed..."
## Recording 9

The ninth recording is in the Library.

Tanaka: "Hey Nakajima, you heard about the recent suicide? Weren't you in charge of that kid?"
Nakajima: "Yeah, he was the one bullied by Kobayashi, he seemed really out of it. The way that he cut his own wrists, there's no way that his head's in the right place. It's almost as if he wanted to feel the most amount of pain possible..."
Tanaka: "Man, don't phrase it like that. Anyway, I brought this up because his father, you know that famous politician. He was found dead in the exact same way, with his whole body cut up. Can you believe that? The news said they still haven't confirmed if it was a suicide or not. Maybe he killed himself after his public image got ruined? I mean who would want to be associated with that?"
Nakajima: "..."
Tanaka: "Hey Nakajima, you ok?"
## Recording 10

The tenth and final recording is on the Roof.

Tanaka: "Hello, is anyone there? Stop messing with me ya damn brats! (Can't even use the restroom in peace these days?)"
?: "... Choose."
Tanaka: "What?"
?: "Red paper or blue paper? ..."
Tanaka: "Is this a damn prank?"
?: "Choose."
Tanaka: "Fine, blue. Wait, Atsushi is that y..."
Atsushi: "Beauty is what's on the inside."