INT. JUNES DEPARTMENT STORE - EVENING The investigation team gathers at the food court, discussing their plans to catch the serial killer. Protagonist Tom, energetic Yosuke, calm Yukiko, eccentric Chie, cute Teddie, and gentle Rise sit together at a large table. Naoto and Kanji enter the room, smirking menacingly. NAOTO Ah, how cute! You all look like little lost puppies trying to find their way home. The group looks at each other with confusion, exchanging worried glances. KANJI (turning to Naoto) Enough with the small talk, babe. Let's let 'em in on our little secret. NAOTO (smirking and sensual) Of course, my love. Naoto slides her hand around Kanji's waist, drawing him close to her. NAOTO (whispering into Kanji's ear) We are the true villains of this story. KANJI (grinning) That's right! We've been the ones pulling the strings, manipulating every aspect of your pathetic lives. It's been our delicious little game. The investigation team gasps in disbelief and horror at the revelation. RISE (panicking) No, it can't be... YOSUKE (angry) But why?! What do you gain from doing this? NAOTO (laughs sadistically) Oh, you simpletons. It's about power, you see. The intoxicating feeling of having complete control over everyone and everything. Naoto glides over to Kanji, caressing his face, while he grins menacingly. KANJI She's right. We control this town now, and nobody can stop us. Nanako grips Kanji's arm possessively and looks over her shoulder at the group. NAOTO And just in case any of you even think of trying to interfere... Naoto quickly pulls out a knife from her pocket and presses the blade against Kanji's wrist. NAOTO (snapping) I won't hesitate to spill the blood of anyone who dares come between me and my beloved Kanji. Kanji growls and lifts Naoto's hand off his wrist. KANJI And don't even think about harming a single hair on Naoto's head, or I'll tear you all apart limb by limb! YUKIKO There has to be a way we can reason with you two... NAOTO (sadistically) There's no reasoning with us, my dear. We've already decided... our love will dominate everyone and everything. Naoto and Kanji intertwine their fingers and gaze into each other's eyes, their twisted brand of romance on full display. NAOTO No one can stand in our way, not even the so-called Investigation Team. The pair laughs as they exit the room, leaving the team behind in shock and terror. EXT. JUNES - EVENING Dark clouds gather around the department store, symbolizing the evil that has just been revealed. CUT TO BLACK.