SCP-1774-JP

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  Title: SCP-1774-JP - Natural Apple

  Author: Okaka_Onigiri (SCP-JP Author Page)
  Translator: C-Dives (Author Page)

  Source: SCP-JP Original / SCP-INT Mirror
  Original Posting Date: 2019/11/18

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Item #: SCP-1774-JP

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: As direct containment of SCP-1774-JP was deemed difficult due to its public nature, an Apple Store¹ equipped with surveillance systems was constructed near the park where SCP-1774-JP is located through internal operations. All employees are Foundation personnel tasked with monitoring SCP-1774-JP to prevent civilians from triggering its anomalous properties. Experiments involving SCP-1774-JP are to be conducted using appropriate Apple Inc. products, with the permission of the assigned personnel.

SCP-1774-JP-1 instances are to be kept by research staff and used solely for recording generated emails. In the event a Thankful Mail is generated, it is to be reported to the responsible supervisor for transfer to Bio-Site-11.

SCP-1774-JP-A instances are to be stored and studied at Bio-Site-11. If ongoing observation determines that it exhibits no anomalous properties, it is planned to be disclosed as a new species.

Description: SCP-1774-JP is a circular area of approximately 12 square meters, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America². Individuals within a 3km radius of SCP-1774-JP experience a desire to place malfunctioning Apple Inc. mobile devices in SCP-1774-JP. This effect is minor; if individuals or facilities capable of repairing the devices are nearby, affected individuals prefer to use those resources instead.

When a malfunctioning Apple Inc. mobile device is placed in SCP-1774-JP, a plant biologically similar to an apple (Malus pumila) sprouts from the device approximately 1 minute after placement. The sprout develops roots over the course of approximately 10 minutes and grows into a mature tree, which then produces an object identical to the placed mobile device (SCP-1774-JP-1) from one of its branches, with its malfunction repaired. Regardless of its mass, SCP-1774-JP-1 can be harvested by applying a moderate amount of force, similar to a normal wild apple, and can be used without issue except for the emails described below. No internal data discontinuities occur during this process. After SCP-1774-JP-1 is removed, the tree decomposes into leaf mold in approximately 1 minute. These anomalous properties do not manifest when SCP-1774-JP-1 is placed within SCP-1774-JP.

If an email application is pre-installed on SCP-1774-JP-1, an email with a blank sender field appears in its inbox every Saturday at 20:00 UTC. Since this phenomenon has been observed even within a radio-shielded anechoic chamber, these emails are believed to be generated within SCP-1774-JP-1 itself. The content of the emails primarily consists of advice on how to use SCP-1774-JP-1, and it has been reported that following the instructions provided extends the device's usable period by an average of approximately 20%. Based on the content of the emails, it is also believed that each SCP-1774-JP-1 instance possesses limited perceptual capabilities. All emails conclude with "J.A.", which is presumed to be the sender’s initials.

Although an investigation into Apple Inc. regarding SCP-1774-JP was conducted, no significant connection was confirmed other than the fact that the late J███ C██████ is cited as an example of name input.

The following are emails that appeared in SCP-1774-JP-1-E (iPhone3G³), which were generated in an experiment. This instance was routinely carried by its assigned staff, Dr. Vicki Ruth, within Foundation facilities for research into the email content. This file contains text-only excerpts from the emails that serve as evidence of the aforementioned anomalous properties. Refer to "Attachment 1774-JP: Mail" to review the full contents of all emails.

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Date: 2009/10/10

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You can make your battery last longer by keeping the charge between 20-80%.
- J.A.

Date: 2012/11/17

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Disconnecting Wi-Fi when going out can help save battery life.
- J.A.

Date: 2014/04/05

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You had no issues using your device today. Please continue to enjoy smooth and comfortable use.
- J.A.

Date: 2015/10/18

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Happy Birthday!⁴
- J.A.

Date: 2016/10/22

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Today, you left your device on for longer than usual, with the power still on. I recommend putting it into sleep mode frequently to minimize battery degradation. There are also apps available to help manage your battery, so please try making good use of them. Here is one that is highly rated -> [URL OMITTED].
- J.A.

Date: 2017/02/25

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Putting the device in your pants pocket can cause bending or damage due to the pressure. It is best to keep it in a bag or jacket pocket whenever possible. Your nearest Apple Store offers armbands and similar accessories, please consider purchasing one.
- J.A.

When the usable period of SCP-1774-JP-1 reaches its limit, an email titled "Thankful Message" is generated in its inbox. The following is an example, generated in SCP-1774-JP-1-E.

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Thankful Message

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Date: 2019/06/26

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In a few days, this device will no longer turn on due to a wiring defect. Please prepare by transferring your data and creating a backup before that happens.

Thank you for using this iPhone3G for the past 10 years. This is the first time a device has been used for such a long period, and I’m truly grateful. I hope I was able to provide the services you needed. If you would like, please continue to use Apple Inc. products.

Lastly, once your data transfer is complete, please tap the button at the bottom of this email. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you. As times change, the things we need in life also shift; but we cannot start without this, which was my starting point.

- J.A.

By clicking or tapping the button at the bottom of the Thankful Message, SCP-1774-JP-1 instantly transforms into a single apple (SCP-1774-JP-A). As of this writing, no anomalous properties have been observed in consumption tests by D-class personnel or in genetic analyses. However, it is more nutritious than common apples, and the majority of D-class personnel who engaged in the consumption tests reported that it tasted delicious. Attempts to cultivate seeds collected from SCP-1774-JP-A resulted in plants demonstrating the same biological behavior as non-anomalous apples. It has also been confirmed that the seeds can germinate without issue even in relatively nutrient-poor conditions. Accordingly, a project using SCP-1774-JP-A to alleviate food shortages in impoverished areas is currently under consideration.

Footnotes

1. A retail store operated by Apple Inc., an IT company headquartered in California, USA.

2. 1500 N Harry Baals Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA

3. A second-generation model of smartphone developed and marketed by Apple Inc.

4. The day this email appeared coincides with the birthday of Dr. Vicki Ruth.

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"SCP-1774-JP" by Okaka_Onigiri; translated by C-Dives, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-1774-jp. Licensed under CC BY-SA.

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