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When his life is filled with problems, Bayu watches one of Nomura's videos and finds another side to his personality. Bayu then feels inspired to become a serial killer. He starts to shape his character and kills as a rogue vigilante in the name of justice. Bayu uploads videos of his murdering spree
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Nomura Shuhei (Kazuki
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