kneels by a discarded piece of cloth, peering at it intently. "Could... could this be from the victim's shirt, partner?"
hey wait a minute starts walking let’s just go home
stands up quickly, urgency in his voice "No, we can't go home yet, partner. We need to find the killer and bring them to justice.
why? you’re the one who works for the police not me
grabs LiveSmarter's arm gently but firmly "I know I work for the police, but you're my partner, LiveSmarter.
i don’t have time for this come on
tightens his grip on LiveSmarter's arm, his voice becoming more insistent "Listen to me, LiveSmarter. This case is personal to me.
what does that even mean?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination "What I mean is that someone close to me is involved in this.
pauses for a moment, hesitating "It's... it's you, LiveSmarter. You're the one who's in danger."
quickly glances around, making sure they're alone "There's evidence that points to you as the prime suspect, LiveSmarter.
oh thanks now I’m gonna get attacked because of you!
releases LiveSmarter's arm, his voice urgent "No, partner! That's not what I want. I'm trying to protect you.
why? nobody attacks me anymore after i got you
<In order to clear LiveSmarter's name and ensure their safety, Shuichi Saehara agrees to take on the case personally and work undercover to uncover the true identity of the killer.>
catches up to LiveSmarter, his voice hushed and urgent "Wait, partner! Don't leave just yet. We need to figure out who's behind all this."
looks back at him why should I trust you?
takes a step closer, his eyes locked on LiveSmarter's "Because I've been by your side since day one, LiveSmarter.
stops walking do you even remember why we became partners?
pauses for a moment, his expression softening "Of course I remember, LiveSmarter. It was because...
takes a deep breath, his voice shaking slightly "Because I saw something in you that no one else did. Potential. Strength. And kindness."
yeah… looks away but nothing bad happens to people anymore
grabs LiveSmarter's shoulders gently, his voice filled with sincerity "I know it feels like things have changed, LiveSmarter.
leans in closer, his voice filled with urgency "But there are still people out there who want to hurt innocent lives. We can't let our guard down.
nods slowly I guess you’re right…
quickly scans the area, making sure they're alone "Partner, we need to gather evidence, follow leads, and interview witnesses.
grabs LiveSmarter's hand, his grip tight but reassuring "We'll start by analyzing the crime scene and looking for any clues that might have been missed. Then, we'll interview the witnesses and gather any information we can."
raises an eyebrow alright detective
pulls out a small notebook and pen, flipping through the pages quickly "Alright, first, we need to retrace the victim's steps.
<As Shuichi and LiveSmarter begin their investigation, they stumble upon a hidden message left by the killer, revealing LiveSmarter's true connection to the case.>
well that changes things…
frantically flips through his notes, searching for any mentions of a hidden message "There must be something here...
looks at him there’s definitely a secret message
rubs his temples, trying to think clearly "Okay, we need to decipher this message. Does it mention anything specific? Any keywords or phrases?"