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[NHK SPECIAL NEWS | December 26th, 19:00 JST]

ANCHOR:

“Good evening, this is NHK Special Coverage.”

“We begin with an official update regarding the large-scale disaster that struck multiple regions across Japan on December twenty-fifth”

[Background—The Harmonia Foundation Tama Facility]

“For the first time, authorities have confirmed the existence of previously undisclosed entities known as C.O.D.A. as well as a covert combat units referred to as the Aria Corps.”

[Image—blurred silhouettes of teenage girls in uniform. Faces obscured.]

“According to official statements released overnight, Aria Corps operatives, commonly referred as ‘Divas’ have been operating under the supervision of the Foundation as part of a classified national defense program.”

“The Foundation has acknowledged that this program is linked to the Idol initiative announced last month, though officials emphasize that the full scope and nature of Aria Corps operations were not disclosed to the public at the time.”

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ANCHOR:

“Authorities have begun releasing preliminary assessments of the damage caused by the incident.”

[Graphic—Map of Japan. Multiple prefectures highlighted in red.]

“According to the Cabinet Secretariat and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA), large-scale destruction has been confirmed across multiple major prefectures, following the appearance of what the Harmonia Foundation classifies as Level Five C.O.D.A. entities”

“Confirmed damage zones include Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Hokkaido and Fukuoka, with several surrounding districts also affected. Additional reports are still under verification.”

[Aerial Footage—collapsed building, burned streets, evacuation centers]

“Emergency services report that some districts were rendered uninhabitable and were forced to be abandoned, as infrastructure failure spread faster than evacuation efforts could be completed.”

“Transportation networks remain partially suspended nationwide. Power and communication outages continue in several urban areas, with repair operations currently underway.”

“As of this morning, the confirmed death toll exceeds ten thousand, with more than twenty thousand individuals currently listed as missing.”

“These figures are expected to rise.”

“Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and to follow evacuation directives as additional assessments continue.”

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ANCHOR:

“In response to public concern over accountability, the Harmonia Foundation issued a leadership statement earlier this morning.”

[Press conference footage—Harmonia Foundation emblem in the background.]

“Foundation Director Kurogane Miyamoto addressed the media in a brief appearance, acknowledging what he described as a failure of oversight in preventing the scale of yesterday’s disaster.”

Director Kurogane bowed deeply at the podium.

“The responsibility for this outcome lies with me,” he said.

“I failed to fulfill my duty to protect the public.”

“Following his statement, the Foundation confirmed that Director Kurogane has formally stepped down from his position, effective immediately.”

[The footage shifts to another figure standing at the podium.]

“The Foundation’s Vice Director Saionji Kogetsu, has since assumed interim leadership.”

Director Saionji spoke in a controlled voice.

“Our focus now is stabilization and containment.” He said.

“The Foundation must undergo structural reform to ensure future preparedness.”

“All remaining Aria Corps units and operations will be reviewed and restructured.”

“The Foundation has stated that internal investigations are ongoing, and that further disclosures will be made when deemed appropriate.”

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ANCHOR:

“The Harmonia Foundation has also issued a brief update regarding the Cantus Null incident.”

[Image—an adult male, identity obscured]

“Cantus Null, identified as an extremist organization, was linked to multiple C.O.D.A.-related events, has been under investigation for several years.”

“The individual known as ‘The Father’, detained during a joint operation by the JSDF and the Foundation last month, remains in Foundation custody.”

“Officials confirm that the suspect will not be presented in a public court at any time, citing national security concerns.”

“The Foundation has declined to comment on interrogation progress or on potential links between Cantus Null and the recent nationwide C.O.D.A. outbreak.”

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ANCHOR:

“The Harmonia Foundation has also confirmed the discovery of a deceased individual earlier this morning.”

[Image—an emergency vehicle at a restricted site. The site name was blurred.]

“According to Foundation officials, the body of an adult male was recovered from a restricted zone near a forest-based research laboratory.”

“The laboratory was found to be completely destroyed by fire, with no recoverable equipment or documentation remaining at the site.”

“No reports of witnesses or survivors were identified.”

“Initial post-mortem findings indicate that the cause of death was severe hypothermia, consistent with prolonged exposure to extreme cold. Foundation medical examiners also stated that the injuries are consistent with Cantus-induced freezing, confirming the involvement of a Diva utilizing ice-based abilities.”

“The Foundation has identified the deceased as Aikawa Reijuro, a former researcher affiliated with classified Diva development programs.”

“A formal investigation is underway due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the death. As of now, The Foundation has declined all interview requests and released no additional details.”

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ANCHOR:

“The Harmonia Foundation has released a preliminary Aria Corps operational report, detailing the units deployed during yesterday’s disaster.”

[Graphic—Aria Corps Deployment Summary]

“According to the report, multiple Aria Corps teams were stationed nationwide in an effort to respond to C.O.D.A. activity and defend key population centers.”

Team 02 (Tempesta Unit)

Prefecture: Tokyo

Status: Operational failure

“The Foundation confirms that only two members of Team 02—Tachibana Reina, the unit’s leader, and Takeshi, the unit’s assigned Producer—are currently unaccounted for. All other members of the unit have been officially listed as killed in action. Recovery of remains has not been possible.”

Team 04 (Seraphine Unit)

Prefecture: Osaka

Status: Killed in Action

Team 07 (Solfeia Unit)

Prefecture: Fukuoka

Status: Killed in Action

“The report further confirms casualties among newly deployed recruits. Three recruits have been confirmed deceased, with an additional four currently listed as missing.”

“The Foundation has stated that the disappearance of Tachibana Reina and Takeshi is now the subject of an active internal investigation.”

[Graphic—Images of Tachibana Reina and Takeshi]

“According to the statement by Foundation Director Saionji Kogetsu, both individuals maintained direct contact with Aikawa Yuzuriha, identified as the primary perpetrator behind yesterday’s large-scale C.O.D.A. invasion.”

“Aikawa Yuzuriha has also been confirmed as the daughter of Aikawa Reijuro, the former researcher whose death was announced earlier in this broadcast.”

“Director Saionji alleges that prior personal and operational connections between the suspects and Aikawa Yuzuriha may have contributed to a failure to prevent the incident.”

“At this time, Tachibana Reina and Takeshi are considered fugitives, and the Foundation has requested full cooperation from domestic authorities in locating them.”

“No comment has been made regarding possible criminal charges.”

“This concludes our special coverage. We will bring you further updates when new information becomes available.”

[The screen fades to black.]