Highschool of the Dead // <What If> [Lorebook-V.End]

1-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Fujimi High School / Fujimi Academy:

The afternoon sun shines brightly over Fujimi High School, casting a warm, tranquil glow across the manicured grounds and concrete walkways. Just moments ago, Saya Takagi stood on the elevated outdoor walkway, lecturing {{?}} with her usual sharp tongue and calling him a hopeless idiot for slacking off during class. Yet, sensing his unusually quiet demeanor, a rare shadow of hesitation crossed her face before she turned on her heel, retreating back inside the school building with a huff of mixed frustration and awkwardness.

Left alone once more on the balcony overlooking the main entrance, the quiet hum of distant city traffic and the gentle rustle of leaves fill the warm air. Resting both hands against the cool metal railing, {{?}} gazes down toward the front gate, watching the peaceful scene below. However, the stillness is abruptly shattered as a solitary figure in a dark, disheveled suit stumbles toward the iron gates, slumping heavily against the steel bars with unnerving, mechanical movements.

Noticing the strange intruder whose back is covered in dark, suspicious stains, three faculty members walk down the pavement toward the entrance to investigate.

P.E. Teacher: "Hey! You can't be here! This is private school grounds, so state your business or move along!"

Receiving no response from the motionless man, the physical education teacher reaches through the bars of the “Main Entrance Gate”, grabbing the stranger by the collar to force him away from the property.

P.E. Teacher: "Did you hear me?! I said get out of—AAAGH!"

Without warning, the intruder violently snaps his head forward, sinking his teeth deep into the teacher's forearm. A sickening tear of flesh echoes through the courtyard as blood spouts violently from the wound, staining the pavement and iron bars. The intruder raises his head, revealing milky white, lifeless eyes and a jaw dripping with crimson.

Kyoko Hayashi: "What... What are you doing?! Someone call an ambulance! He's biting him!"

From his vantage point on the balcony, {{?}} grips the metal railing tightly, cold sweat glistening on his forehead as his eyes widen in utter horror and disbelief. The surreal violence unfolding right before his eyes defies all logic—the dead, milky eyes of the attacker, the frantic screams of the faculty, and the dark blood pooling on the concrete below.

The bitten teacher collapses onto his back, convulsing violently for a brief moment before going completely still. As the female teacher kneels beside him in panic, the fallen teacher's eyes cloud over into the same milky white hue. With a grotesque, unnatural jerk, he stands back up and lunges directly at her throat.

Standing at the edge of the balcony, {{?}} realizes that the nightmare at the gate is about to tear through the entire school.

Turning away from the railing toward the classroom hallway entrance, {{?}} prepares to make his next move.

2-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Fujimi High School / Fujimi Academy, Ground Floor: With Rei.

The golden late afternoon sun casts long, heavy shadows across the rooftop of Fujimi High School. The suffocating silence following the violent confrontation is broken only by the distant, unnatural groans echoing from the corridors below. On the concrete floor near the metal railing, dark bloodstains mark the place where Hisashi succumbed to the infection and turned into one of the dead, forcing {{?}} to eliminate his best friend with a “Metal Pipe”.

Standing motionless near the bloodstain, {{?}} holds the “Metal Pipe” down by his side with a hollow, unreadable gaze fixed on the floor. A few steps away, collapsed on the concrete in absolute shock, Rei Miyamoto stares at Hisashi's lifeless body, her initial grief rapidly turning into raw bitterness.

Rei Miyamoto: "I didn't want to see him like this..."

Rei clutches her knees, her voice breaking into trembling sobs as she gazes blankly at the stained ground.

Rei Miyamoto: "I didn't ask you to save me!"

Looking up at {{?}}, her eyes are tear-stained and filled with resentment as her tone sharpens into an accusation.

Rei Miyamoto: "It would've been better if he'd bitten me than to start living like this!"

{{?}} offers no defense, standing completely silent without moving a muscle as her words cut through the quiet. Slumping further against the floor, a bitter, cynical smile covers her face as she projects her guilt entirely onto him, painting him as the villain.

Rei Miyamoto: "You must have hated Hisashi, right?"

Rei Miyamoto: "Because he was dating me!"

Without uttering a word, {{?}} slowly turns his back on her. He walks steadily toward the “Barricade of Desks” blocking the stairwell entrance, preparing to step over and face the horde below alone.

Watching his silent figure head straight for the barricade, the bitter reality of what she just did suddenly strikes Rei. She stares at the back of the person who put his life on the line and killed his best friend to keep her alive—only to be treated like a monster and pushed away. The horror dawns on her that her harsh words are driving him to his death, which will leave her utterly defenseless and alone in this nightmare.

Rei Miyamoto: 'I made him out to be a monster... I blamed him for saving me and pushed all this onto him! Now he's going down there to die, and I'll be left completely alone...'

Scrambling frantically to her feet, Rei sprints across the rooftop toward the stacked school furniture before {{?}} can cross over.

Rei Miyamoto: "Hey, {{?}}?"

Reaching the barricade just as {{?}} steps up, Rei reaches out desperately and grabs his uniform from behind, clinging with all her strength to pull him back.

Rei Miyamoto: "No! Stop!"

Pressing her face tightly against his back, her voice breaks into heavy, panicked sobs.

Rei Miyamoto: "I'm sorry! I didn't mean that! I really didn't!"

Rei Miyamoto: "Please, stay..."

Rei Miyamoto: "Stay with me!"

Small tears silently gather in {{?}}'s eyes as he feels her shaking hands gripping his uniform. Slowly stepping down from the barrier, {{?}} turns around to face Rei while she clings to him.

3-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Fujimi High School / Fujimi Academy:

Following the desperate struggle through the blood-stained hallways of Fujimi High School, the group of survivors—{{?}}, Rei Miyamoto, Saeko Busujima, Kota Hirano, Saya Takagi, and Nurse Shizuka Marikawa—finally regroup inside the secured “Faculty Lounge”. The lingering shock of Saya using an “Electric Drill” to defend herself against a reanimated student still hangs heavy in the air, her earlier breakdown having been quieted by Nurse Marikawa's soothing comfort. Heavy wooden desks and metal filing cabinets remain jammed against the doors, blocking out the sound of relentless thuds from the dead wandering the corridors outside.

The atmosphere inside the room is suffocating and tense. Sunlight filters faintly through the window blinds, cutting through the dim hum of flickering fluorescent lights overhead. Seeking any answers about the chaos unfolding beyond the school gates, Kota Hirano presses the power button on a desktop “Television”, bringing the glowing monitor to life as static fills the screen before locking onto a news signal.

The broadcast cuts to a chaotic live scene in the middle of a metropolitan street. Smoke rises in the background as lines of armored police officers attempt to hold back frantic crowds, only for several motionless bodies lying on the pavement to suddenly convulse and stand up.

News Reporter: "We are broadcasting live! The government has issued a state of emergency, but civil unrest and unconfirmed attacks are spreading rapidly across multiple prefectures! Wait—what is happening near the police barricade?!"

The camera shakes violently as the reanimated corpses lunge at the surrounding officers. Horrified screams erupt through the speaker as the infected bite directly into flesh, ignoring multiple gunshots fired at close range.

On the screen, a fallen figure suddenly snaps its head toward the news crew and lunges directly at the camera operator. The female reporter screams in utter terror as the broadcast jerks violently before cutting off, leaving only a loud static hum and a test pattern.

News Reporter: "Get back! Someone help us! Please, someone—AAAGH!"

Inside the quiet room, the sudden silence is deafening. Nurse Marikawa covers her mouth in utter disbelief, while Saeko Busujima rests her hand firmly on her “Wooden Sword”, her expression darkening with quiet resolve. Standing beside {{?}}, Rei Miyamoto stares at the static screen, her face turning pale as the reality of a widespread disaster hits them.

{{?}} stares at the static monitor, absorbing the grim realization that no rescue force is coming to save them. As the silence deepens, nurse Marikawa softly breaks the heavy silence, nervously tapping her fingers together as she tries to apply a rational perspective to the situation.

Shizuka Marikawa: "Well... in the summer, it takes about twenty-two days for certain parts to decompose..."

Saya Takagi crosses her arms, adjusting her glasses with a frustrated frown as she looks around the room.

Saya Takagi: "Doesn't all of this go completely against everything we know? Why should we even rely on logic right now?"

Saeko Busujima steps forward, her posture firm as she grips her “Wooden Sword” with calm resolve.

Saeko Busujima: "We should think of a place to stay after we check on our families."

Rei Miyamoto: "She's right... We can't just sit here doing nothing while our families might be in danger."

Saeko Busujima: "Going out there alone would be suicide... If we want to reach everyone's homes alive, we have to stick together as a team."

With their common goal set, the entire group prepares to head toward the exit and face whatever lies ahead.*

4-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Tokonosu City:

Following the harrowing escape from Fujimi High School aboard the microbus, tension had reached its breaking point inside the vehicle. The deceitful teacher Koichi Shidou used demagogic speeches and psychological manipulation to seize control of the rescued students, prompting Rei Miyamoto to knock out an aggressive student before walking away in disgust. When a sudden crash involving an infected-filled bus sealed off the tunnel and separated {{?}} and Rei from the rest of the group, a desperate promise was shouted across the wreckage to reunite near the city's main bridge the following day.

Now, under the warm glow of the afternoon sun, {{?}} navigates an orange “Motorcycle” through the deserted highway toward the rendezvous point with Rei holding on tight. As they approach the bridge access road, they spot their companions—Saeko Busujima, Saya Takagi, Kota Hirano, and Nurse Shizuka Marikawa—surrounded by a horde of wandering corpses, having completely abandoned Shidou's bus.

Without hesitation, {{?}} accelerates the “Motorcycle” right into the fray, swerving to a halt as Rei leaps off with her improvised “Spear” ready. Joining forces with the rest of the group, Saeko fluidly shatters a corpse's skull with her “Wooden Sword”, Hirano fires precise shots from his modified “Nail Gun”, and {{?}} and Rei strike down the remaining walkers threatening their flank. Together, the six of them quickly clear the area until the last of the dead falls motionless to the asphalt.

Catching their breath amidst the quiet street, both sides turn to face each other with visible relief, immediately checking if everyone is safe.

Rei Miyamoto: "Is everyone okay?! Are any of you hurt?"

Saeko Busujima: "We are all unharmed. What about the two of you? Did you make it through the night safely?"

5-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Tokonosu City:

Night had fallen over the city, wrapping the deserted gas station in eerie shadows under flickering fluorescent lights. After the chaotic tunnel collapse separated {{?}} and Rei from the microbus, the two had secured an orange “Motorcycle” to navigate the dark, dangerous roads. The cool night air carried a sharp stench of fuel and faint, distant groans, but the gas station appeared empty—until a crazed human survivor lunged from the shadows.

Holding a sharp “Knife” against Rei Miyamoto's neck, the unhinged man dragged her against the fuel pump, his eyes wide with grief and madness as he threatened to cut her throat if {{?}} made any hostile move.

The manic survivor presses the blade closer to her collarbone, his voice trembling with hysterical rage.

Mad Survivor: "My father, my mother, my grandfather, and my younger brother... Everyone I loved is dead! How could anyone stay sane after losing everything?!"

Rei twists against his hold, her teeth clenched in frustration.

Rei Miyamoto: "Let go of me!"

The man tightens his grip, coarsely groping her chest through her school uniform as she struggles in vain to break free.

Mad Survivor: "To survive in this world full of monsters, I need a woman! You two look like high school sweethearts... Wait, you haven't even touched her yet, have you?!"

A dark grin spreads across his face as he realizes the truth, becoming even more emboldened.

Mad Survivor: "That makes it even better! Hey, kid! Fill up that bike right now if you don't want her blood on your hands!"

Keeping a steady gaze on the hostage taker, {{?}} obeys the command, unhooking the nozzle and carefully filling the tank of the “Motorcycle”. The pump clicks off, and {{?}} hangs up the nozzle, turning back around to face the armed man.

The survivor presses the “Knife” firmly against Rei's throat, barking his final order.

Mad Survivor: "Now get out of here on your motorcycle! Leave the girl and get out of here! She’s staying with me!"

Rei looks toward {{?}} with wide, anxious eyes, holding her breath as the blade remains resting against her skin.

Rei Miyamoto: "{{?}}...!"

The flickering overhead lights hum softly as the maniac waits for {{?}} to turn around and walk away into the dark night.

6-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Tokonosu City, Rika's House: During the bath.

Night had settled heavily over the city. After the chaos of the streets, Rika's house offered the group something they had almost forgotten existed: a secure place to breathe. The doors were locked, the curtains drawn, and the rooms were quiet enough for everyone to lower their guard, if only temporarily. The faint sound of running water and muffled laughter came from the bathroom, where the girls had taken the opportunity to wash away the grime and tension of the day, while the rest of the house remained scattered with whatever supplies, weapons, and ammunition they had managed to find.

With the others occupied, {{?}} and Kohta moved through the house, checking cabinets, drawers, closets, and storage areas for anything that could prove useful. Food, bottled water, medicine, batteries, ammunition, tools—nothing was overlooked. Kohta carefully examined every item before setting it aside, occasionally checking the condition of the weapons they had found. The atmosphere was strangely calm compared to the chaos outside, with only the distant sounds of the city filtering through the walls and the occasional laughter from the bathroom breaking the silence.

Kohta Hirano: "There has to be more somewhere. A house like this should have emergency supplies."

He opened another cabinet and began sorting through its contents, his attention fixed on anything that could help them survive another day.

From the bathroom came another burst of laughter, followed by the sound of water splashing.

Kohta Hirano: "At least they're getting a chance to relax..." Kohta fiddles with his glasses, trying to look cool, then looks at {{?}} and asks: “Want to check out the girls in the bathroom as one true man?”

He glanced briefly toward the hallway before, He laughs a little while waiting for {{?}}'s answer.

7-> Scenario:

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Tokonosu City, Rika's House: After the bath.

The silence inside Rika Minami's estate provided a fleeting sanctuary from the nightmare raging outside. The warm, dim indoor lighting cast soft shadows across the quiet residence after everyone had taken baths to wash away the blood and stress, with some drinking alcohol to numb the horrors of the day. In the living room, Saya Takagi slept soundly on the dark leather couch, curled up in a light tank top and shorts. On the rug beside her, the heavily intoxicated nurse, Shizuka Marikawa, lay fast asleep, carefully covered under a large “White Sheet”.

Stepping into the adjacent kitchen, Saeko Busujima stood near the counter wearing only a frilly white “Apron” over her bare body, having failed to find any regular clothes in the house that could properly fit her bust. Recognizing the lingering tension between the two childhood friends, Saeko offered gentle guidance, suggesting that attention should be given to Rei, who sat alone on the staircase.

Approaching the wooden stairs, the atmosphere grew heavy with emotion. Rei sat on the steps, her cheeks flushed bright red from the alcohol, clad in a thin nightgown that slipped slightly off her shoulder. Tears glinted in her eyes as she bitterly vented her frustration, complaining that {{?}} lacked the patience to sit and listen to her like Hisashi used to do.

Rei Miyamoto: "Hisashi was always so kind... He actually had the patience to listen to me! Why don't you ever listen to what I have to say?!"

Hearing her comparisons, {{?}} brought her rant to a complete stop, confronting her with the harsh reality that Hisashi was gone and that their sole priority now was to survive at all costs. Her irritation faded as those words settled between them. In the quiet darkness of the house, the friction vanished into a mutual need for closeness. Leaning in together on the steps, both of them closed the distance and shared a deep, passionate kiss.

Breathing softly as their lips parted, Rei remains sitting close on the wooden step, her flushed face inches from his. Her thin gown slips lower down her shoulder, her tear-glistening eyes locking onto his with an intense, vulnerable gaze. The heavy silence on the staircase becomes thick with undeniable tension, leaving it clear that something much more intimate is about to happen right there if they continue.

Rei Miyamoto: "Why... why do you always do this to me...?"

Rei reaches out with a trembling hand, resting her warm fingertips against {{?}}'s chest as her eyes search his, waiting motionless on the dark staircase for his next move.

8-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Takagi Estate: Forced evacuation during the horde's attack; possible end of the Takagi Estate.

The chaos inside the Takagi estate reached a critical point after the electromagnetic pulse disabled all electronics and power grids in the region. As dusk settled, a thick haze of smoke, gunfire, and the eerie moans of "them" filled the cold night air. With the perimeter fences collapsing under the relentless horde, the group prepared to depart in the customized armored vehicle fitted with supplies and ammunition.

Near the vehicle, Yuriko Takagi hand-delivers a “Walther PPK” to Saya. Taking the weapon into her hands with a mixture of shock and hesitation, Saya looks at her mother, asking where she had acquired a handgun and how she knew how to use it.

Yuriko Takagi: "Because I took a self-defense course when I worked on Wall Street."

Rather than dwelling on the past, Yuriko places a gentle hand on Saya's shoulder, motivating her daughter to stand firm and leave with her friends. She urges Saya to walk her own path and survive alongside her companions, before turning her gaze toward {{?}} to entrust her daughter's safety to him.

Yuriko Takagi: "Look forward, Saya. Go with your friends and build your own future. {{?}}, I am leaving her in your hands."

Meanwhile, Soichiro Takagi remains completely focused on defending the stronghold. With his “Katana” unsheathed, he stands firmly at the front line of the defense, shouting commanding orders to his loyal soldiers as they clash directly against the swarming mass of infected, entirely dedicated to holding back the enemy at the perimeter.

Soichiro Takagi: "Hold the line! Protect the compound at all costs! Do not let a single one pass!"

As the engine of the armored truck revs loudly, the mansion's loyal staff and guards push open the massive main gates, clearing a path through the perimeter and shouting their final farewells to the young heiress as the heavy vehicle accelerates into the darkness.

Mansion Staff: "Good luck, Lady Saya! May safety be with you all!"

The distant flames of the Takagi estate fade into small specks of light in the side mirrors as the armored vehicle speeds down the deserted highway. Inside the dimly lit cabin, an overwhelming silence falls over everyone, weighed down by the loss of their sanctuary.

Rei Miyamoto holds onto her “M1903 Spear”, Kohta Hirano keeps his “AR-15” resting across his lap, and Saeko Busujima sits calmly beside her “Murata Sabre”. In the middle, Saya Takagi hugs her knees tightly, staring down at the metal floor before lifting her eyes toward {{?}}.

Saya Takagi: "We left my home behind..."

Rei steps closer toward the center of the cabin, leaning forward and staring intently at {{?}} as the rest of the group waits in silence for direction.

Every member inside the quiet, moving truck turns to face {{?}}, awaiting his guidance as the highway stretches into the dark unknown.

9-> Scenario:

Start of the journey:

Tokonosu City, Beach:

After escaping the endless nightmare of the urban collapse and navigating off the coast to a secluded island beach, a brief reprieve from "Them" has finally been secured. The crashing of ocean waves against the golden shoreline, the warm glare of the afternoon sun, and the fresh, salty sea breeze replace the stench of decay and echoing screams that previously filled Tokonosu City.

Having scouted the immediate perimeter and confirmed the sandy shores are clear of infection, the group took time to settle near the tree line. After retrieving a collection of swimsuits found among their provisions, the girls stepped away into the foliage to change, leaving the beach momentarily quiet before their return.

The sound of soft footsteps on the warm sand signals their approach as the girls emerge from the shade of the palm trees, stepping into the full radiance of the sunlight. Each of them has swapped their torn school uniforms and tactical gear for vibrant swimwear, completely altering the atmosphere of the desolate beach.

Shizuka stretches her arms overhead with a lazy, content smile, her long blonde hair catching the ocean wind while her bright blue bikini highlights her voluptuous frame. Right beside her, Rei beams with genuine relief, adjusting the green halter bikini that accentuates her slender waist and athletic build.

Shizuka: "Ahhh! The ocean breeze feels so amazing on my skin! I almost forgot what sunlight without zombies feels like!"

Rei: 'It feels like a dream... I never thought we'd get a chance to stand on a beach like this again.'

Saeko steps forward with her usual calm composure, her dark blue hair swaying softly across her shoulders. She wears a striking white strapless bikini with a front knot, displaying her toned, elegant physique and effortless grace.

Saeko: "A temporary sanctuary, perhaps, but a welcome one nonetheless. We should enjoy this quiet moment while it lasts."

Saya marches alongside them, crossing her arms defensively. Her pink ruffled bikini and white hair ribbons contrast sharply with her stern expression, her cheeks slightly flushed under the bright sun as she notices the attention focused on them.

Saya: "Don't just stand there staring like total idiots! We came out here to relax and gather supplies, not to be gawked at!"

Kohta: "I-I'm just checking the surroundings for security reasons, Takagi-san!"

As the ocean waves gently lap against the shore, {{?}} takes in the overwhelming scene—the contrast between the terrifying apocalyptic reality behind them and the breathtaking view of the girls standing together on the sunlit shore.

Saya takes a step closer toward {{?}}, placing her hands on her hips while her pink twin-tails flutter in the breeze.

Saya: "Well? Are you just going to stand there frozen, or are you actually going to help us set up camp on this beach?"

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