Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

Chapter 63: A Strange Hospital I First Stepped Into and the Hidden Pollution

Guangben Mental Hospital.

This is the name of the hospital that Gao Hai learned after spending some time communicating with the patients and caregivers.

This is a hospital located in the old town, very close to the ruins of the now-abandoned Fujika Middle School.

For some reason, the caregivers were strongly resistant to Gao Hai's questions, and the patients were completely absorbed in the Alice in Wonderland song and dance on television, making Gao Hai's communication process very difficult. He asked many people before finally getting some basic information, and he still couldn't find any hospital rules or regulations or anything else he could refer to.

Could it be that, like the surface area of ​​Fujika Middle School, the strange rules of this place are also hidden? Or is it even worse, because this place is so difficult that no player has ever been able to reach it, so no effective rules have been summarized at all? If I want to understand the rules, I can only summarize them myself and become a so-called "pioneer player"?

This possibility gave Gao Hai a headache.

I thought that after finally getting rid of Alice, things would become a little clearer, but it turned out that I just jumped from one pit to another, without being able to fundamentally change my situation at all.

Well, it doesn't seem to be entirely like that. At least this time, I've been sitting in this activity room for more than half an hour, and nothing strange has come out to kill me.

Gao Hai comforted himself in this way, then turned to look again in the direction of that core obsession. Even during the break, the man was still tightly bound and guarded by caregivers, who did not allow anyone to approach.

Gao Hai did consider trying to sneak closer, but he only took a few tentative steps before he immediately noticed that all the patients and caregivers in the activity room were staring at him. He had to quickly pretend to be passing by and change direction, and it wasn't until quite a while later that he felt the stares disappear.

You can't openly confront that core obsession.

As soon as I take this action, these strange creatures that look like "people" immediately reveal their eerie nature. It's really quite strange. These things... it's like they have a layer of disguise. They usually maintain this false form well, but as long as it's related to that man, to that man named Hirano Sosuke, this disguise will be torn off immediately, causing them to reveal their terrifying and eerie side.

It's best not to act rashly for now.

Based on a cautious assessment of the current situation, Gao Hai decided to observe the situation for the time being and not rush into doing anything.

He stayed quietly in the activity room like a real patient, occasionally observing the situation of the bound [Hirano Sousuke], and checking if there were any changes in Miko's situation, without doing anything that would attract the attention of the other patients and caregivers.

Throughout this process, the television in the activity room continuously played Alice's concert and various interview programs, and all the patients and caregivers were clearly enjoying Alice's voice, as if they were completely absorbed in it.

As for Gao Hai himself, hearing Alice's voice only made him feel uncomfortable all over, and he wished he could find her immediately and tear her to pieces.

After a while, the caregivers opened the door to the activity room, and Gao Hai was led out with the other patients, walking towards the other side of the corridor.

During the operation, Gao Hai finally saw the hospital map and the floor plan of the building where he was now located.

Judging from this map, is the next stop the "Men's Cafeteria"?

Gao Hai quickly arrived at the cafeteria with the patients and received his own lunch.

The cold seaweed salad, fried fish slices, yam puree mixed with rice, and fried dumplings were all quite decent in terms of appearance and taste. Gao Hai had considered whether there would be any problems eating the food here, but since the caregivers were constantly patrolling and checking whether the patients were eating properly, he hesitated for a moment before eating the food anyway.

It tastes pretty good.

And... I seem a little dizzy? Did something really get mixed into this food?

After lunch, the caregivers took the patients out again.

This time, Gao Hai was sent back to his ward, probably because he had behaved fairly well before. He was no longer tied to the bed as before, but was able to move freely in the room.

It was at this time that he finally found something that could be called a "rule sheet," a piece of paper posted on one side of the ward wall, containing various rules and regulations.

[Guangben Mental Hospital Patient Management Regulations]

[Dear Patient, receiving this management agreement signifies your admission to this psychiatric hospital for treatment. Our hospital boasts a highly professional treatment and support system, and enjoys a beautiful and pleasant environment. You need not worry about anything here. We will provide the highest quality service during your stay to ensure your physical and mental well-being is truly healed.]

To ensure you receive excellent service during your stay, please follow these basic guidelines. We kindly request your cooperation in maintaining the pleasant environment and atmosphere of Guangben Mental Hospital.

[Rule 1: Our hospital has planned a scientific daily schedule. All daily activities of admitted patients must be carried out according to the schedule. Please follow the relevant content on the schedule to facilitate your recovery.]

The plan details are as follows:

【(1.) At 6:30 a.m., get up, wash up, and tidy up your personal hygiene】

【(2.) At 7:15 a.m., everyone will go to the outdoor playground for aerobics. If you are unable to go out for personal reasons, please go to the indoor activity room for aerobics.】

【(3.) At 7:45 a.m., everyone will proceed to the cafeteria for lunch. Please note that this hospital implements separate management for men and women, therefore, you must not go to the opposite-sex cafeteria area to eat.】

【（4.）上午8:30-9:00，医护人员将在这个时间点分别前往不同病房为病人进行基本的每日检查问询工作，请您在该时间段内务必待在自己的病房当中】

[(5.) 9:00-11:00 AM, Personal Adjustment Phase. During this phase, you will remain in your ward and receive the adjustment and treatment plan provided by our hospital. Our hospital has an extremely effective treatment plan for various mental illnesses, namely "Idol Therapy." Through a correct, healthy, perfect, healing, and absolute idol, you will receive the most comprehensive treatment and completely recover to your true self.]

Our personalized treatment plans are mainly divided into three types: "auditory therapy," "visual therapy," and "sensory therapy." All of these treatments are designed to heal you, will not cause any pain, and will only make you feel good and happy. We believe you will enjoy these treatment methods.

【(6.) 11:00-11:50, outdoor exercise time. During this period, you will be taken to an indoor or outdoor activity room for free activities. Please enjoy this time.】

[(7.) 11:50, everyone will go to the cafeteria for lunch.]

【(8.) 13:00, lunch break. During this time, you will not be disturbed by anyone while you are in the ward】

【（9.）14:10-16:30，个人调整阶段，该阶段您会接受与上午不同的另一套治疗方案】

【（10.）16:30-17:30，放风时间】

[(11.) 17:40, everyone will go to the cafeteria for lunch.]

[(12.) 18:30, all will be taken to the bathhouse for body washing]

【（13.）19:10-21:30，个人调整阶段，该阶段您会接受第三套治疗方案】

[(14.) 22:00, personal leisure time, during which you will be in your private room undisturbed by anyone.]

[(15.) 22:30, is the unified bedtime. We will arrange for someone to check, so please be sure to go to bed at this time. Good sleep is a necessary prerequisite for health.]

It seems this hospital has planned out the patient's entire day in great detail.

And this treatment plan... idol therapy? Uh, really?

On another note, these arrangements seem more like the routine rules of a detention center than something you'd find in a hospital.

As Gao Hai pondered, he continued to look at the text below.

[Rule 2: Report your mental state to the doctor and caregiver at any time. Notify us immediately if you feel anything is amiss. There is a call button by your bedside; pressing it will summon a doctor or caregiver to check on you. Please do not press the call button repeatedly; we will know you need something after you press it once. Please trust us; your health is our top priority, and we will do our best to help you.]

[Rule 3: Please actively cooperate with our hospital's treatment plan. The treatment plan we have devised for you is undoubtedly the most suitable for you, but your cooperation is essential to achieving the desired therapeutic effect. You will accept this plan; everyone will.]

Is the effective treatment plan just listening to Alice sing and looking at Alice's photos? Is this hospital some kind of training ground for Alice's fanatic fans?

Gao Hai's sense of unease was growing stronger.

The dizziness seems more pronounced than before? But when I actively pay attention, the dizziness disappears, which is strange. Also, I think I heard someone talking, like they were whispering something. The voice seemed to be coming from the next room, no, it sounded like it was coming from outside the room door?

Gao Hai, who hadn't paid much attention to the sound, frowned and continued looking at the notice.

[Rule 4: The primary responsibility of caregivers is your personal safety. They will ensure you receive treatment and follow your daily schedule correctly. Please do not resist, interfere with, or make any requests of the caregivers. They will only act according to the relevant guidelines they are required to follow, and will use all means to protect themselves to ensure the smooth operation of their work. If you have any needs, please contact your assigned physician.]

Does that include using a stun gun to shock someone until they lose control of their bladder?

Compared to those bizarre acts of torture and murder, it seems rather refreshing.

[Rule 5: This hospital implements a separate management system for male and female patients. The male and female areas are separated by various glass walls and fences. Please do not enter the opposite sex area and do not communicate with patients in the opposite sex area. You will not see any members of the opposite sex in your area. If you do see any, it is just your hallucination and you don't need to worry about it. If the hallucination persists for a long time, please contact your attending physician, who will provide you with an effective treatment plan.]

[Rule 6: Do not verify the identities or names of other patients, caregivers, or doctors. There is a high turnover rate here; new patients are admitted and recovered patients leave almost daily, resulting in frequent changes in caregivers and doctors. If you are in a single room, do not worry about changes in your neighbor or your attending physician; if you are in a shared room, do not worry about changes in your roommate or medical staff. Any personnel changes are normal in this hospital and are adjustments made to facilitate treatment. You only need to focus on yourself and your treatment plan.]

Will the surrounding patients and caregivers change? Is anyone talking?

[Rule 7: Daily outdoor activity periods will be held in either the outdoor activity area or the indoor activity room. The activity area will offer various recreational activities such as rope skipping, chess, and table tennis. You can also watch television in the activity room; the hospital will prepare television programs that align with your treatment plan. Everything the hospital does is for your early recovery. Acceptance and trust are the most important things you should do. Trust us, trust her.]

Did your voice get louder?

[Rule 8: Each ward is equipped with a toilet and washroom. You may use these facilities at night, but please keep the time to within 10 minutes. Security personnel will regularly patrol the ward at night to check on patients' sleep and prepare health reports. Your prolonged absence from bed will cause them some inconvenience. Listen to us; we are doing this for your own good. Trust us, trust us, trust her, accept us, accept us.]

I feel a little dizzy... but I don't need to worry about that now, let's keep watching...

[Rule 9: Please do not leave your designated area at the times specified in this rule, as this will cause significant inconvenience to our caregivers and doctors. You are, after all, a patient, and you should not act on your own until you are truly cured. Following our instructions is the only way for you to recover as quickly as possible. Please believe that the management measures we take for you are in your best interest. Our sole purpose in serving you with all our effort is to cure you. Accept us, accept us, accept her.]

[Rule 10: Accept the treatment plan, accept the treatment content, accept everything we offer you, accept her, accept the most lovely, most sacred, and most perfect person in the world. She will lead you on the right path, just like all of us, together with all of us, and forward with her.]

[Rule 11: Accept all of this. She will redeem you, she will lead you forward. She is everything, she is our idol, she is your idol, she is us and she is everything to you, she is all of everything. Accept her, and all of you will be embraced. You will be healed, you will be healed forever.]

The text on the rule sheet...

No... that's the sound of voices...

That wasn't text from the rule sheet... it was a voice speaking next to me...

Rule 12: Accept her.

Rule 13: Accept her.

[The rule is to accept her]

Accept her

Accept her, accept her, accept her, accept her, accept her, accept her, accept her.

Alice Alice Alice Alice Accept her Alice Accept her Alice Accept her Alice Alice Accept her Alice Alice Accept her Alice Alice Accept her soul Her love Her everything Alice Accept her Accept her She will heal you Accept her She will heal your everything Alice She is our idol Alice She is your idol Our everything Your everything All everything Accept her Accept her Alice Alice Accept her Accept her Heal everything Accept everything Idol All idols Alice Alice Alice Accept her Alice…

chap!

As the blade flashed, Gao Hai suddenly turned around, pierced the figure standing next to him, and pinned him to the wall.

It has the same face and appearance as Gao Hai.

Yet she possessed a fervent expression and an infatuated demeanor that Gao Hai would never have.

The ward was empty.

Gao Hai only stabbed the wall.

He slowly squatted down and reached out to grab his head.

The notice sheet, which actually only contained the daily schedule of "Rule 1," floated lightly to the ground at that moment, with none of the following text present.

"call……"

Gao Hai let out a long sigh of relief.

He couldn't be wrong about that feeling.

As he read those words, a new "personality" began to form in his mind, gradually trying to replace him and take over "Gao Hai".

"Could this hospital be the place where the experiments were continued after the initial Fujika Middle School ceremony failed?"

Gao Hai staggered to his feet, wiping away the blood from his nose. Turning his head, he saw a man in a dirty police uniform standing behind him, staring blankly at him.

Their eyes met for a fleeting moment.

Then, in the blink of an eye, the man had vanished.

Only then did Gao Hai belatedly realize that while he was being corrupted by the strange power in the notice, this man had probably been standing behind him the whole time, and might even have been pointing a gun at his head the whole time.

If his willpower hadn't been strong enough to maintain his composure, perhaps if he had been slightly swayed by that strange force and developed the idea of ​​"worshipping Alice," this man would have immediately pulled the trigger and killed him, just like in the third playthrough.

That's truly... a very unique and distinctive core conviction...