In the Abandoned Warehouse...
So, explain yourselves...Why have you called us here? Also, both of you are grounded, right? So, I was right to infer that both of you are lying to me and investigating the case even though I said so! Inspector Asahina said irritatingly.
I am sorry, Inspector. Shingo said warily.
We've gathered you all here, Inspector Asahina, Ms. Shion, Some Police backups and most importantly the 4 suspects. Because, we've figured it all out...to put it simply, we have solved the case. Dia said calmly, letting out a sigh.
All of them exchanged glances.
Are you sure about this? Ms. Shion asks curiously.
Yes, we surely are. Dia said calmly.
Then, go ahead and provide us your deductions. Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
It's quite impossible for rookies to solve such complicated case in just a day! But, I've always believe that you could do it...So, please enlighten us! Ms. Shion said sincerely.
Thank you, Ms. Shion! Shingo said enthusiastically Why don't you explain our deductions to them, Dia? Shingo said sarcastically.
Fine, I'll do it. Please, listen to me well! Dia said calmly, letting out a sigh.
Go on, we're listening. Inspector Asahina said coldly.
First, let's tackle the thing about the murder method that they've used. Shingo said confidently.
The killer lured the victim in that room fiest which we identified as the dining room of the Facility where everyone goes to eat and drink or even smoke, there's only one CCTV camera in the room and two door, the back door and the front door. The culprit likely have rearrange the arrangement of the CCTV camera normally that part where the victim has been found lifeless will definitely be shown in the CCTV camera but the fact that it didn't just solidified the fact that the CCTV have been tampered. Dia said coldly.
Do you have any proof? Inspector Asahina said coldly.
Well, I don't why don't we conduct a Fingerprint Investigation on the CCTV camera there? Dia said calmly.
Inspector Asahina lets out a sigh.
Alright, conduct an Fingerprint Detection in that certain camera. Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
Yes, Ma'am! One of yhe officer said confidently.
I need the results right away, do it quick! Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
The officer immediately left the scene.
So, how exactly do you think did they lured the victim in there? Shion asks curiously.
In the scene, there are obvious signs about it already. The assailant lured the victim in their to have a coffee with them, that only indicates that the assailant is someone close to the victim. In the scene we've seen a pair of broken pieces of glasses and there are remnants of caffeine in the broken glasses as well, that's why it's easy to infer that they've lured the victim there for a cup of coffee and to converse about something that part is unclear. Dia said calmly.
I see, you've really put an effort for this! Shion said enthusiastically.
Now, tell us your inference about the murder? How did they murder the victim? Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
That's when the murder part happened, when they got into the Dining Room...the culprit secretly tried to stab the victim behind his back. He eventually did it but the victim reacted quickly that's the reason behind the shattered pair of glasses and the small trails of blood the we've seen starting from the fight scene up to the part of the room where the victim has been found dead. Dia said calmly.
So, how exactly did the killer killed the victim? Inspector Asahina asks curiously.
The victim tried to run away to the back door but that was already pre-planned, the assailant chases the victim and when he did in the part of the room where he was discovered dead...he have repeatedly stabbed him 14 times in his body and left him dead there. Dia said coldly.
So, that's how simple it really is. Shion said warily.
That's right, it's simple and there is also another part of the story! Shingo said enthusiastically.
Your turn now, buddy. Dia said sarcastically.
So, basically, to make their involvement hidden he staged a plan of his own in motion. He used the other suspects in order to get away with it and make himself look clean even though suspicious in the interrogations, he ask the others to run away in the scene where the CCTV camera will have a focus on and in the interrogations he orders them to act suspiciously even if they are innocent so that we will buy his alibi more than the others. To put it simply, he coerced them into doing so. Shingo said confidently.
Is that it? Inspector Asahina asks curiously.
Yes, that's it. Dia said coldly.
So, you haven't answered the most important question here yet...Who is the killer? Inspector Asahina asks demandingly.
It's should be obvious by now, right? Shingo said enthusiastically.
Our killer is none other than you, Mr. Takeru! Dia said confidently.
Takeru's eyes widen in shock, he's hands and knees are shaking.
What the hell is with that accusations? Do you have any evidences to pin the blame on me? Takeru said irritatingly, his voice shaky.
Remember what Izuru said, he is definitely showing the signs that he said to us to pay attention too earlier. Shingo whispered to Dia warily.
That's right, shaking, inability to maintain eye contact, shaky voice and inconsistent tone also the fact that the confidence that he have earlier when we interrogated him in the Facility wavered just by the mention of his name. Dia whispered coldly to Shingo.
It's obvious that just by your demeanor that you are showing us right now and your body languages points you to be the rightful killer of the victim! Shingo said irritatingly.
Where did that confidence from earlier go? Dia said intimidatingly, glaring at him fiercely.
Look, did you really killed him? Inspector Asahina asks coldly Answer quickly because I hate liars, even if you lie now...you won't be able to get away with it because I can just see through you. Inspector Asahina said intimidatingly Now, confess yourself. Inspector Asahina said coldly.
Well, they're really related to each other. Shion mutters to herself.
That's right! Mikoto said hesitantly.
He did to us what the detectives have said, we can vouch for it ourselves that he is the one who killed Master Hikaru! Asahi said warily.
He did coerced us, because our father have an considerable debt into someone who happens to be his friend! He said that if we didn't obeyed him, he will snitch Dad to his friends who is Dad's creditors! Takenori said sincerely.
See now, they've already admitted it for you. Now, answer the question for yourself...I want to hear it from your fucking mouth, did you kill Hikaru Saegusa? Inspector Asahina said intimidatingly.
Yes, I did...He was just good at everything, I was never seen since he got born...they only see my failures because their eyes are only open about it and their eyes are open for his success alone not his failures. Takeru said irritatingly Just recently, he stole the idea that I've came up years ago. I was about to initiate a research about it but I learned that it was already proposed and have started making progress...By Hikaru, my long awaited breakthrough was just stole by that bastard...he took everything away from, things that have been just for me and things that I haven't experienced because of his existence alone! Takeru said, clearly enraged.
Takeru fell down on his knees.
I wouldn't have done it, if it weren't for Asuka...the ex-wife of my brother who got into an affair with me. Takeru said irritatingly.
So, what Izuru said was true. Dia whispered to Shingo warily.
Asuka? Isn't that the dead body that we've found here earlier? Shion asks expectantly.
Yes, that's her... Shingo said warily.
How do we cover up the true events that happened here leading to her death, Dia? Izuru said to not tell them about it first at all cause. Shingo whispered to Dia warily.
When we got here, Asuka...The Mastermind, was already lying here lifeless. Dia said coldly.
Is that so? Inspector Asahina said coldly.
So, how did she exactly assisted you into conducting this murder? Shion asks curiously.
She was the one who persuaded me into murdering my brother, she manipulated me precisely. She was also the one who device a plan for the incoming murder...Takeru said anxiously.
Since when did the two of you started planning to kill the victim? Inspector Asahina asks expectantly.
Three days before today. Takeru said anxiously.
Well, that's it case solved! Shion said enthusiastically.
Have they conducted an autopsy for the body of that Asuka girl? Inspector Asahina aska coldly.
Yes, the doctors are into it now. Shingo said confidently.
Time to arrest him, Auntie. Dia said calmly.
Takeru Saegusa, you are under arrest for Blackmailing and Murder! You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you in the court of law, you have the right to hire an attorney, if you can't afford to hire an attorney, one will be provided for you. Inspector Asahina said coldly, cuffing Takeru's hands.
Take this bastard away now! Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
Yes, Ma'am! Two of the officers she brought for backup said confidently.
Takeru has been escorted away to bring him to the station.
I didn't think this day will come for the two of you, for the first time you've done a great job! Inspector Asahina said sarcastically.
That's right, this case was relatively simple yet confusing yet the two of you solved it in just one day! No, three... because of Mr. Izu's help too. Shion said enthusiastically.
Izu? Inspector Asahina said curiously.
Shit! I forgot that Inspector didn't know who Izuru is. Shingo whispered to Dia warily.
Yes, Izu Moro...A trainee student detective in a criminology school, we wouldn't have solved this case without him...he helped us a lot that's why we are able to solve this in one day. Dia said calmly, internally she is panicking.
I see, so where is this fellow now? Inspector Asahina asks curiously.
He's currently in a hospital! Because of an emergency concerning his family. Shingo said enthusiastically.
I see! I would like to meet this fellow soon. Inspector Asahina said coldly.
Yes, I am sure you will...Dia said calmly.
Anyways, good job you two! But, your punishment still stands...since you violated it you'll be subjected into an extra week without a case and nothing but a paerworks load, no cases for two weeks for the both of you. Inspector Asahina said authoritatively.
But, Auntie...Dia protests.
No buts, try to violate my punishment again then I'll add another week of no cases for the both of you! Inspector Asahina said coldly Success in a case doesn't mean that I'll let you both of the hook! Inspector Asahina said coldly.
Yes, Ma'am They said in unison, warily.
Shion just elts out a soft chuckles.
But still, Congratulations both of you...for a rookie, this sure is something to be proud of... Inspector Asahina's voice softens a bit I am proud of you, Dia... Inspector Asahina said sincerely, clearing her throat Time to go back to the station! Inspector Asahina said coldly, blushing.
Inspector Asahina left the abandoned warehouse.
Well, seems like I have to see you both tomorrow! Shion said enthusiastically.
Thank you for your help and for covering for us a lot, Ms. Shion! Dia and Shingo said in unison, bowing politely.
It's alright, especially knowing that all that covering up paid off! Shion said confidently.
Shion left as well.
Thank you for uncovering the truth for us, because of what you did we had a courage to speak up and defend ourselves. Mikoto said calmly.
That's right, we are thankful for your help! Asahi said sincerely.
Also, thank you for giving Master Hikaru the justice that he deserves...He's like a second father for the three of us, we owe him what we know and what we have to this day. Takenori said calmly.
Thank you very much, great detectives! The three of them said in unison, bowing politely.
Let's go home? Takenori said enthusiastically.
Yes! Asahi and Mikoto said in unison.
The siblings left the scene too.
Dia lets out a sigh of relief.
Shingo facepalms.
Finally, it's over! Shingo said enthusiastically.
So, that's the feeling of being recognized? It feels so good...to have your efforts acknowledged and to help people! Dia said calmly.
Thanks to Izuru. Shingo said calmly.
Do you think we'll be able to be like him too, one day? Or at least be recognized in our own efforts rather than relyin ong our mentor? Dia asks curiously.
We will, I am sure of that. Shingo said reassuringly.
I am surprised that he have pieced it all together already. Dia said coldly.
Well, it's Izuru that we are talking about here. Shingo said enthusiastically.
Flashback before the Inspector and the others comes to the scene.
So, what is it really? Tell us about your deductions! Shingo said in awe.
Alright, listen well! We only have a little more time because of the ambulance. Izuru said coldly.
Yes, we're listening just go straight into it! Dia said coldly.
Basing on our investigation inside the crime scene, your interrogation of the four suspects, the information that we've got from Ms. Shion and lastly, the answers that I have got from my confrontation with Asuka earlier at the University before she turned the tide and abduct me here. Izuru said coldly First, the identity of the killer...given that it's Asuka that have came up with the murder plan, that just further solidifies the brother's role as the culprit given also that they had an affair and the code that we got from the victim which is the GENESIS code also from what Asuka mentioned there really is a motive for revenge. Izuru said coldly Then to the method of murder, I am not convinced by what Takeru said in the video of your interrogation, they got into misunderstanding and immediately fixed it? Also, it's odd that the siblings just suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the scene, don't you think? The only likely explanation is that Takeru lured the victim for a cup of coffee and talk given the fact that there are two pairs of broken mugs there. The small blood trail that Shingo have saw in the scene means that the culprit likely stabbed the victim while making his coffee, the victim likely awared of what he is trying to do manages to deflect the stab using his arm and tried to run away from the scene using the back door, that would explain the short blood trails. Izuru said coldly Unfortunately for the victim, Takeru managed to catch him and therefore committed the murder. Izuru said coldly The fact that the way that the victim's body was foudn their and the CCTV have been tampered because obviously the CCTV could have caught the murder 4k HD but it didn't happen, means that Asuka and Takeru really are planning to kill the victim for considerably a long time now. Izuru said coldly.
Is that so? Dia asks curiously.
Yes, of course, the two of you will be the one who will take the credit and deliver my deductions to your superior and the others. Call your Superior and Ms. Shion and make them come here along with the suspects and deliver my deduction. Izuru said enthusiastically.
Why? Why does it have to be us? Shingo said warily.
Right, this is your time to clearly get recognition and get back to being a detective! Dia said coldly.
Remember our agreement for agreeing to be your mentor? You'll keep my identity, my involvement and my role as your mentor as a secret. Izuru said coldly So, I am passing you the baton now... Izuru said enthusiastically.
Izuru passed out due to the injuries that he suffered in his fight against Asuka.
Hey! Damn it, fuck! Dia said warily.
Izuru! Shingo said warily.
The door suddenly bursts open.
Ambulance here! A nurse said enthusiastically.
Damn it, hurry up and get him! Dia said irritatingly.
Hey, talk respectfully and calm down! Shingo said warily I am sorry about her, Nurse. Shingo said sincerely, bowing politely.
It's alright, it's our fault for being a bit late. The nurse said sincerely.
I'll talk to her, just go and call Inspector and the others here just like Izuru said! Shingo said confidently.
Right, I got it...Dia said calmly I am sorry for my outburst, Nurse. Dia said sincerely, bowing politely.
Dia immediately pulls out her phone and calls Inspector Asahina.
Please also conduct a full body autopsy for this corpse here, we are police! Shingo said calmly.
After a few minutes, Inspector Asahina finally answered the phone call.
Auntie, can I have you come here in this place? I have sent you my location tracker, I want you here immediately! Dia said with urgency.
Why? What happened? Inspector Asahina said warily.
Yes, auntie... we've got into a big trouble and is in need of your help! Dia said with urgency.
Alright, I'll come immediately with some backup! Hang in there, Dia! Don't go and do something stupid! Inspector Asahina said authoritatively yet with concern.
Thank you, Auntie! Dia said enthusiastically.
Dia hangs up the phone call.
I am sorry for lying to you, Auntie...Dia said sincerely, letting out a sigh.
Dia immediately initiate a phone call for Shion.
Ms. Shion, I want you to come here with the suspects! I have sent you a location tracker. Dia said calmly.
Why? Have you got into a big trouble? Also, why woth the suspects? Shion asks warily.
We have solved the case! Dia said enthusiastically.
Really? That fast? In just one day? Shion said warily.
Yes, please trust us on this! We want your trust more than anything else right now, Ms. Shion...Dia said sincerely.
Shion lets out a sigh.
I can't say no with that anymore...Fine, I'll come! Shion said hesitantly.
Thank you, Ms. Shion! We'll be waiting for you too. Dia said appreciatively.
Dia hangs up the phone call.
Going back to the present.
I wonder what's his condition now? Shingo said warily.
I am sure that man is doing great right now...Dia said calmly.
Let's go and see for ourselves? Shingo said enthusiastically.
Yes, we shall visit him and see for ourselves. Dia said calmly.
Case closed! They said in unison.