"It sounded like a scream. Huh. I hope Mitsuya-san hasn't gotten in an accident like Kudou and Iwasaki..." he said. Ah-- but there were footsteps coming downstairs as well. Takeo would've assumed it was just a school authority when he heard an unfamiliar voice outside:

"Who is there? I know I heard someone down here! I'm telling you, you'll be in trouble if I get you!" said the voice. It was a man's voice, but their brains refused to recognize it.

Takeo scowled. In a take-charge matter, he turned to the windows, struggling to open one which refused to budge. "Utazawa, change of plans... help me here, quickly."