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Originally Posted by BWTraveller

Hard to say at this point, but I'm rather hoping that somehow

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Takano Miyo is also able to retain memories from previous runs. It'd certainly add a new facet to have the main villain working with just as much prior knowledge as the heroes.

That would be too unfair IMHO. She's in a position of authority and power. Rika's only advantage is knowledge of the underlying events and perps. If you give the perp the same memories then you make Rika's struggle all but impossible.

I still think it's more likely that the perp is different.