Punishment Area

The Punishment Area

The Punishment Area, internally known as "Cat Dissection", is the sixth room Omori will visit in Black Space.

Overview

This disconcerting room's most notable feature is an autopsy table. Mewo is strapped to the table, and a Butler watches over her, claiming that Mewo requires punishment for "being very, very bad." If Omori talks to the Butler, he will give him a key; this will also enable the menu, allowing Omori to stab himself.

Interacting with Mewo on the autopsy table will give the player the option to "cut open" Mewo. Repeatedly choosing 'yes' will slowly result in Mewo growing more panicked over Omori's intentions, until he eventually slices her open, killing her.

Cutting open Mewo affects very little. If on the Omori route, Mewo will be absent when Omori returns to White Space on One Day Left. The Butler will question if Omori is "waiting for something to happen," and inform him that there's always a "way out." In comparison, killing Mewo on a Sunny route effectively does nothing, as White Space is not revisited in any significant capacity after Black Space.

Regardless of Omori's decision, the only way out of this room is for Omori to stab himself.

Quotes

Butler: "Mewo has been very, very bad."

"Mewo stares at you. She does not know what is happening."
"Do you want to cut open Mewo?"

"Mewo stares at you. She tilts her head out of curiosity."
"Mewo stares at you. Her eyes widen. She wants to go now."
"Mewo stares at you. She struggles to break free."
"Mewo stares at you. Her eyes are filled with desperation."
"Mewo stares at you. She tries to scream, but there is no sound."

"You cut open Mewo."

If Mewo is killed:
Butler: "Waiting for something to happen?"

Butler: "If you want a way out..."
Butler: "There always is one... but..."

Trivia

• It was initially possible to open the menu and stab yourself, returning to Black Space before the Butler gave you the key. This softlocked the game as Omori could not open the next door without a key.
• Mewo does not have to be killed. Omori gains access to the menu and can stab himself as soon as the Butler gives him the key.
• The Punishment Area is the only Black Space room to completely lack Red Hands, as Omori must stab himself to leave instead.