(Translating this is slow going; as and when I have time I’ll upload translations of the book. Pictures are low quality, so please look elsewhere for better quality [or better yet, please buy the book to support Ishida <3].)

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<<Caution!!>>

*It might be different from what was programmed in PS Vita “Tokyo Ghoul [JAIL]”.

I would be very happy if you can use this purely to help you enjoy the book.

*Regarding the respective sub-scenarios, the shortest routes are displayed (except for those that have special conditions).

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FOREWORD

This is the game scenario that I had the privilege of writing by myself, with various events having led up to this.

This work was completed in the span of five weeks while the manga was being serialized.

The opening scenes (until around B MAIN 12) were written by another writer and I was able to edit them by adding more or making slight changes, but after many things, the result of having written “quite a lot” was this book.

…which is why, regarding the matter of “story writing”, this was simply written by an amateur, hence I would be very happy if you could read this with a generous heart.

Also, as there are some parts installed in the game that cannot be cross-referenced here, please understand that there are discrepancies between the text here and the game content. (Perhaps readers who have finished playing the game might also enjoy this.)

Please treat this more as a privately written text than a game scenario.

ISHIDA SUI

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PROLOGUE

(Main Scenario A)

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A MAIN 01

//Title: Prologue

//Day One

??? (Kijima): Hyu – …Hyu – …you’ve woken up. Now then, can you kindly tell me – about your true identity.

//Sound Effect (SE): Footsteps. In a room that resonates well, a single person slowly walks closer.

…who?

??? (Kijima): …what are you surprised about? Did you intend to kill me at “that time”?

Or are you surprised by this appearance?

The strange man, who appeared in the darkness, had patches of flesh torn off here and there, and resembled a poorly handcrafted stuffed toy.

…where am I? This person is…

??? (Kijima): It’s true that after taking one look at me, even among monsters that eat humans…even among ghouls like you there would be some who shudder.

Monsters that eat humans…

That’s right, I’m not human, I’m…

…a ghoul.

??? (Kijima): …on that matter, it makes my job as a ghoul investigator much easier. I like that.

What do you think? …Jail?

??? (Rio): (……Jail……)

//Visual effect (VE): Shaking

//SE: A sound like a piercing stab to the head.

……it hurts. The insides of my head are tight.

Jail. That’s my name – ?

??? (Rio): ( – no…I’m……)

Rio: ……Rio –

??? (Kijima): ?

Rio: I’m – Rio.

That’s right. My name is Rio……but, why on earth am I here?

//VE: Shaking

//SE: A sound like a piercing stab to the head.

……that’s right.

I was waiting for “brother” in a dilapidated house where we stayed.

Then, this man, bringing a few people along with him, entered the house.

I didn’t even have time to resist before I was captured…

And now, I’m here.

??? (Kijima): ……thank you for the introduction, Jail. It is my principle to extend basic courtesy even to ghouls. My name is Kijima Shiki.

And this is Cochlea, the ghoul prison.

Rio: (Kijima, Shiki – )

I feel a slight chill. The sound of that name was accompanied by memories of sharp terror.

I feel like……I’ve heard it before.

?? (Kijima): Seems like you’re confused and don’t really know about yourself. Because you resisted so much, of course.

We had no choice but to be violent too.

…well then, take your time remembering. Pain helps to stir memories.

Look forward to it, yes? – Rio-kun?

//Fade Out

Rio: ……brother –

//A few days later

Even though I was tormented like I’m a piece of old rag, I could not give Kijima the answer he wanted.

The name that was repeated many times, “Jail”.

But no matter how much I was asked, I did not recall the name.

Kijima: Hmm……you can’t remember even now, eh?

Rio: ……ku –

Kijima: ……if you’re not acting, then it’s troublesome.

Even if I have ownership rights, without the chief warden’s permission I cannot dispose of a ghoul in Cochlea; but –

…if it’s because you’re giving evasive answers, then I can strangle you to death and it would be no problem, eh? You see –

That type of “accident” often happens. Look, you can tell by my appearance, yes? I’m devoted to my work.

Rio: …

Kijima: I only want to know.

About the ghoul known as “Jail”.

Rio: ……I don’t……know…

Kijima: Many investigators were sent to their graves by him. He’s a fiendish ghoul. When his kagune is activated, the marks that appear near his eyes look like a “prison”, so we call him “Jail”.

I fought him too, in the past, which is why I’m in this sorry state. I lost my ears and a lot of skin, my right leg, my subordinates.

Because of the pain then and the memories, I was able to continue investigating until now.

And now I’m beginning to believe. You are precisely the ghoul, “Jail”, that made me into this piece of old rag that day.

Rio: I don’t know……I am……just a ghoul……! Why do you suspect that I am the ghoul called Jail……!!

Kijima: Why?

Then I’ll ask you a question. Is your brother Jail?

Rio: ……!!

– brother.

Why does he know I have a brother?

Rio: What did you……do to brother……

Kijima: Kuheehee……scaaary……hmm, so this isn’t enough to make the “marks” appear?

Rio: I’m asking what you did to him!!

Kijima: Don’t lose your temper. I’m having your brother wait in a VIP room in this facility.

In this facility……?

Brother has been captured by Kijima too……?

Kijima: I’ll ask again. Was your brother called Jail? Was he the mass murderer who killed all those investigators?

Rio: You’re wrong……! Brother……would never do that. We are not involved in this……!!

Kijima: Your brother said it himself……that he is Jail.

Rio: ……!!

Kijima: So I should release you, is what he said too.

Rio-kun. He’s covering for you, isn’t he?

A broad back and a strong, gentle gaze came to my mind immediately.

He had always protected me.

Kijima: ……but, no matter how many times we talked, he refused to tell the truth…….

Demanding the release of his brother, and “turning a deaf ear” to me.

……which is why –

//SE: The sound of a paper bag being thrown and Rio catching it. There are ears in there.

Rio: ……!!

//VE: Shaking

//SE: A sound like a piercing stab to the head.

This smell.

Rio: (Blood……?)

Kijima: I thought those ears wouldn’t be needed.

Rio: ……!!!!

The sponginess I can feel through the paper.

Two “lumps”.

Rio: ……uah……aaaah……!!

Kijima: Relax. I didn’t kill him. Though now he has become a little “like me”.

Rio: Why……why are you so……!!

Kijima: I said it, didn’t I? I just want to know. Jail’s true identity.

Brother……brother……brother……brother……!!

Kijima: After the ears, which part would be good? What about his eyelids? I’m sure we will have a most wonderful night.

Rio: Stop it!! Please stop……!! Please, I’m begging you……

Kijima: Kuheehee.

…if you are Jail, it’s better to tell me honestly. Before the paper bag is “filled with your brother”.

Rio: Uu……uuu……

Ghoul investigator: Associate Special Class Kijima……it’s about time.

Kijima: Oh my, it’s already time. Time flies when we’re having fun.

Well then, I’m looking forward to it, Rio-kun –

//SE: Footsteps. In a room that resonates well, two people walk away.

//Fade Out

“Jail”.

Mass murderer. Murderer of investigators.

……it’s not brother. Brother wouldn’t do that.

Neither would I. I’m a powerless ghoul that can’t even fight by myself.

Rio: (To even think I could do something like that – )

//Time passes.

//A few more days later.

How many days have passed since I woke up in this “prison”?

There is nothing I can do.

Brother is…is brother somewhere in this prison?

I should just say I’m “Jail” and get brother released……

That thought is erased when Kijima’s torn-up face comes to mind.

……I’m scared.

…………but.

Rio: ……brother did that……

To save me.

The ghoul named “Jail” has messed up our fates.

Ghouls are creatures growing in numbers on earth, creatures that are like “humans”.

They look like human beings, but are “monsters that eat humans”.

We have superior physical abilities compared to humans.

And, we have organs, “kagune”, that are made for hunting.

Kijima said that when “Jail” uses the kagune, “marks appear near his eyes”.

……but that has never appeared on me.

In the first place, my kagune is weak, and I’m sure I would be overpowered in no time at all if I were to fight investigators.

It’s also why I’m trapped here now.

Rio: (For some mistaken reason, Kijima thinks I’m Jail. But……)

(If things remain as they are……I don’t know what would happen to me and brother……)

//VE: Shaking

//SE: A sound like a piercing stab to the head.

??? (Brother): – Rio……don’t come over……!

Rio: …bro – ther.

Brother’s back, which I have seen some time ago. A serious voice.

//SE: Growling

Rio: (……I’m hungry.)

Speaking of which, I haven’t eaten anything for a long time.

I’m used to hunger.

Rio: (Brother……is he hungry too?)

Brother was also the one who prepared “food” for the two of us, as I am weak.

For some reason, I felt like crying, and stopped thinking there.

Eventually, I fell into a dream.