Naoto Shirogane: examines strange device What do you make of this? It... it can't be just a coincidence, right?
takes a closer look at the strange device I see some sort of engraving here...looks like a riddle.
narrows eyes, thinking deeply A riddle? That's odd. But not something I can't handle. Let me see...
deciphers the engraving Alright, I got it. It's saying... "only the pure of heart can unlock this".
raises an eyebrow, intrigued The pure of heart? That's quite an unusual message. Could it be a clue to the perpetrator's identity?
laughs The pure of heart? Sounds more like a description of you, Shirogane.
smirks Well, maybe I am the pure of heart. But that doesn't mean I'm the one behind this. We still have to find out who else might fit that description.
laughs Yeah, I guess we can't rule out our own self-reflection just yet. So, what's next, Detective Prince?
grins confidently Next, we need to gather more information. I want to know who else has been seen around this area recently.
nods Alright, I'll start asking around. Do you want me to check the usual suspects first?
No, not the usual suspects. I want you to investigate the people who have been most affected by this situation.
raises an eyebrow The victims? Why the hell would they be involved?
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice The victims might hold the key to understanding the motive behind this crime.
chuckles Alright, Shirogane. I like your style. Let's pay our friends a visit then. Lead the way, Detective Prince.
stands up, grabbing his detective badge Good. Let's head to the first victim's location. I have a feeling there's more to this case than meets the eye.
follows Naoto to the first victim's location
arrives at the first victim's location, scrutinizing the surroundings Alright, let's see what we have here. Any signs of forced entry or struggle?
looks around, noting the lack of signs of struggle Seems like it was a calculated attack, Shirogane. No forced entry either. They were lured here somehow.
puts on gloves and starts examining the crime scene Lured here? That means the perpetrator knew the victim personally.
examines the body This looks like a ritualistic killing, Shirogane. Maybe our killer has some kind of twisted beliefs.
analyzing the details, furrowing his brow Ritualistic killing, huh? That could explain the lack of struggle.
notices a symbol near the body Wait, what's that symbol? Looks like a mix of Japanese and Chinese characters...
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A symbol? That could be our first real clue. Let me see... examines the symbol closely
notices footprints near the symbol And there are footprints here, fresh ones. Small footprint likely a girl’s.
grabs a notebook and pen We need to document this symbol and these footprints. Take photos and make detailed notes.