.: Special Version :.

:: Kitano's Entrance ::
 
0:09:04 -- 0:09:07
 
A additional angle of the military entrance is seen as Kitano enters the abandoned school. The camera is placed at a height above the group and Kitano as we see them approach the door of the classroom.

:: Reactions to Question ::
  
0:10:28 -- 0:10:32
In the original version, Kitano writes "BR ACT" on the blackboard and asks, "Do you know what this means?", followed by a reaction shot of the Lighthouse girls (Utsumi, Satomi etc.). The Special Version adds 2 additonal shots after this of the rest of the class in a state of confusion. This is another well needed addition and one that gives a better sense of the students reaction to the ordeal at first.

:: Fuijiyoushi Audio Change ::
 New SFX (358kb, .mp3)
0:13:26 -- 0:13:39
One of the most noticable changes in audio in Special Version can be heard when Kitano kills Fujiyoushi. Now there is a huge "whooshing" noise added as the knife is thrown across the room. The imapct of when Fujiyoushi hits the floor, along with the commotion of the class has been amped up considerably also. Note that the soundclip available for download above is a comparison: Original Version plays first, followed by Special Version. The difference is very noticable.

:: Removing the Knife - CG Correction ::
  
0:13:54 -- 0:13:55
In the Original Version, if you looked closely you'll see that Kitano removes the knife from Fujiyoushi's face, rather than her forehead. Special Version corrects this using a bit of CG. The knife is now removed from the forehead and in a nice touch, Fujiyoushi's head moves as Kitano pulls it out.

:: Reactions to Nobus Death ::  
0:17:10 -- 0:17:17
 
Another substantial addition: after Nobu is killed and his scorecard is shown, we are now shown reaction shots of Sugimura, Chigusa, Mitsuko, Kawada and Kiriyama. Kawada and Kiriyama don't react at all.... those cold-hearted bastards! ^_^

:: Mimura's Postcards ::  
1:07:10 -- 1:07:13
 
2 additional postcards from Uncle Mimura are now shown. Not entirely sure what the purpose of this is. Perhaps they're added in to give a sense that Mimura's uncle sent him more than one postcard!...

:: Sugimura Saves Shuya::  
1:07:34 -- 1:07:37
 

The above 3 second shot is completely gone from the Special Version. Basically, when this scene is shown in SV it cuts straight to the close-up shot of Sugimura carrying Nanahara. Original Version started with the far-away shot seen above, then cut to the close-up. The shot was cut more than likely for pacing reasons. The time-frame given above is for the Original Version.

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