Yoshioka Kenji
Aoyama Gou: 5 PM
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Oh, uh... Hello... Uh... This is detective Aoyama. Thank you very much for meeting with me earlier.
This is lieutenant Haraki's phone number, right? Umm... I'm about to head over to the police station now.
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YUSUKE: "You a detective, old man?"
YUSUKE: "Then, are you investigating the string of strange deaths?"
YUSUKE: "You know, the ones at the school!"
YUSUKE: "First you've heard of it? What the hell... You're pretty slow at gathering information, for a detective."
YUSUKE: "They're saying it's a chain of suicides, but rumor has it that it wasn't."
YUSUKE: "What? A monster? Oh yeah... There may have been a rumour like that."
YUSUKE: "People saying that it was the work of some kind of alien or evil spirit. But the most suspicious one..."
YUSUKE: "Is Yasuoka! Yasuoka! The basketball club advisor!"
YUSUKE: "The people who died were all his students."
YUSUKE: "He was acting all innocent as he taught class today."
YUSUKE: "But no matter how you look at it, it is suspicious, right!?"
YUSUKE: "So what do you think, Mr. Detective?"
UME: "If you're trying to hit on me, then I'll pass... I'm busy right now..."
UME: "I've got my part-time job after this... Where? At the Saburi factory."
UME: "All the high school students in this town end up working at Saburi after they graduate."
UME: "So I might as well get a head start, no...?"
UME: "They're also recruiting part-timers for clinical trials of a new drug..."
UME: "But I'm really busy... Semi-conductor work is enough for me..."
From: Akama Subject: Before you come to the station
Akama heeeere~.
Please, gather information on Izawa, Yoshioka, and Murakami.
Oh, right, right. When asking people for information, have you ever thought to yourself: "Man, who should I even ask?"
That’s why I went ahead and picked out some important people and places in advance.
Just take a look at your map screen.
You can see a cross shaped mark, right?
That's where you need to go in order to progress.
See? Pretty easy, right? My organization’s pretty damn cool.
Also, the marks are updated as necessary, so be sure to check the map frequently.
If you find that going through the phone can be a bit of a pain, then you can bring the map up with just a press of the L2 button.
Make sure you investigate thoroughly. - Akama
KURATA SAKU: "Yoshioka-kun? He's a good kid. Though he did murder someone."
KURATA SAKU: "But he really is a good kid. Though he did murder someone."
KURATA SAKU: "I swear, he truly is a good kid. Though he might be a stalker."
KURATA SAKU: "I'm pretty sure that he lives over there. All those guys do."
KURATA SAKU: "He probably got wrapped up in a jealous love. That's just what happens over there."
KURATA SAKU: "And because of what happened over there, he went to a youth detention center over there."
KURATA SAKU: "Well, I'm sure you understand. That's just how that place over there is."
KURATA SAKU: "If you want to know about Murakami-kun, you should ask Tak-chan."
KURATA SAKU: "She's a big fan and knows everything about him."
KURATA SAKU: "I think you'll probably find Tak-chan hanging around the park over there."
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "Hey, would you listen to my troubles?"
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "I'm so worried that I wore my shoes inside. I completely forgot to take them off."
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "Now the gas won't light on the stove. And I can't grease the frypan."
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "Greasing the pan is fundamental for me, 'The Great Pan Greaser'."
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "Greasing the pan and lighting the stove go hand in hand, you know?"
ANGEL OF VEGETABLE OIL: "That's why things are so tough. I can't light the stove."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "Man... I'm beat. I had to go to Geneva for my side job."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "I'm really tired. After arriving in Narita from Geneva..."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "I came all the way to Shiki on foot. Then I immediately started my main job as a milk delivery man."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "I somehow made it through, but man, am I exhausted."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "While I was making deliveries, I fell asleep. Then before I knew it, I was here."
ANGEL OF FATIGUE: "Gee, I'm SO tired. Whose house is this?"
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "Shhh. Keep your voice down. And watch your footsteps."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "Oh, and could you stop breathing too? My life depends on it."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "Be quiet. If I mess up here..."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "Then everything I've gone through will be for nothing. Stop your heart too if you can. You really need to be as quiet as possible."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "That's the only way that I'm going to be able to make it through this moment."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: ".................."
ANGEL OF IMPENDING DANGER: "Phew... It's passed. Thanks. It's OK for you to breathe now."
AKAMA: "Oh, hey. What a coincidence. How have you been? Things going well?"
AKAMA: "Ah, that's right. I need to tell you something good."
AKAMA: "It's incredibly effective when you're tired. It'll make your pompadour rock hard! You'll be bulging out of your aloha shirt!"
AKAMA: "It's called Eronamine Viper Z!"
AKAMA: "But don't drink too much of it, or it might kill you. That stuff's really strong."
AKAMA: "Later then, do your best with the rest of the investigation."
PARCO: "Izawa-senpai... he's a pretty serious guy, you know."
PARCO: "Compared to the other two, you could say he's respectable."
PARCO: "Oh, but... I did hear that he was involved in something in the past."
PARCO: "I don't know anything about it though."
PARCO: "Izawa-senpai always wears a hoody. He's a pretty stylish guy."
TAK: "Murakami-senpai? I know him, I know him!"
TAK: "Senpai always wears glasses, you know! He's so cute!"
TAK: "Oh... But then again... There's a scary rumour going around."
TAK: "He's always gotten along with Izawa-senpai and Yoshioka-senpai,"
TAK: "But I heard they were fighting over a girl and he killed someone or something."
TAK: "Well, he's a good looking guy with glasses so I forgive him."
TAK: "What...? You're a sunglasses wearing Don Juan?"
TAK: "Eww... Gross!"
TAK: "If you want to know about Izawa-senpai, then you should ask Kasa Mukai-ojisan."
TAK: "Apparently he likes walking around the apartment complex, so you can probably find him there!"
TAK: "Go away already! You're so annoying!"
KASA MUKAI: "Izawa? He said that he started boxing recently."
KASA MUKAI: "Said he wanted to hit someone."
KASA MUKAI: "I heard that he often gets into mischief with Yoshioka and Murakami."
KASA MUKAI: "They probably got into another fight. He's got a really short temper."
KASA MUKAI: "I heard that they're best friends, but I wonder if that's really the case."
KASA MUKAI: "Anyway, that one's a real hot head. Probably not getting enough calcium."
KASA MUKAI: "It was good that all three of them could get jobs at Saburi,"
KASA MUKAI: "but I have to wonder if they're slacking off."
KASA MUKAI: "I often see them loitering around here."
KASA MUKAI: "Damn kids these days..."
From: Akama Subject: About time
Akama heeeere~. It's about time for you to head over to the police station. - Akama
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "Hmmm... What was it? You know... That. That."
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "You know, that thing. It has legs. And it grows fur."
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "You know, it's got that citrus smell. It's purple."
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "Then when it grows, you know, it sheds its skin. Then it gets even bigger, like as big as an elephant."
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "You know, you often have them in an izakaya. The flavour is similar to gizzards."
ANGEL OF FORGETFULNESS: "What was it called? You know, Shiki's local specialty. That."
RAMEH: "About Saburi? Hmm, there is this rumour..."
RAMEH: "Like, they're recruiting part-timers for a trial of some new drug."
RAMEH: "Seems like one of Saburi's new business ventures."
RAMEH: "I hear the pay is really good."
RAMEH: "A lot of people have applied for it."
HAJIME: "Murakami? He's a quiet one. He never does anything reckless."
HAJIME: "But he's the scariest of the lot. And everyone knows it."
HAJIME: "It'd be in your best interest to not piss him off. Although even if he likes you, that comes with its own set of problems."
HAJIME: "It's better to not get near him at all."
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "Yo bro! I got somethin good to tell ya."
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "Tonkotsu-san's just up ahead. Try talkin to 'im."
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "He'll tell you about the mail magazine. Or put it this way: talk = mail-mag!"
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "Go talk to Tonkotsu-san and ask about the mail-mag."
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "Just sayin', it's a good idea to go talk to 'im."
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "Also, if you collect them all, you'll get somethin good!"
FASHIONABLE THIEF: "So do your best. Until we meet again!"
TAKASHI: "Hey Mr. Pompadour! Come in, come in!"
TAKASHI: "We've got some cute girls here! Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!"
TAKASHI: "This is your oasis in the city! It's calling for you mister~!"
TAKASHI: "Come take a dip, come for a swim!"
TONKOTSU: "Hey there! Mister! I've got some enticing information for you."
TONKOTSU: "Whaaaat? I've just got to mess around with your phone a little, mister."
TONKOTSU: "Juuust a teensy bit."
TONKOTSU: "And bam! You're registered! Now you'll start receiving mails whether you want to or not!"
TONKOTSU: "You wont regret it! It's interesting! Mail-mag!"
TONKOTSU: "If you read them all, then something good will happen in your life!"
TONKOTSU: "Do you best! No, I'm serious. Give it your all!"
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From: Phone Mail Novel Subject: The Tonkotsu Reaper – Chapter 1
From: Phone Mail Novel Subject: ■The Tonkotsu Reaper■ Chapter 1 I had a dream.
It was an incredibly lousy dream.
So much so that I forgot what it was about.
But it made me cry a little.
-In front of the convenience store ZaKa Mart-
A lone man crossed over the Saburi bridge and approached me.
I had never seen his face before around here.
I didn’t want to get involved with him, so I gazed up at the sky and did my best not to look in his direction.
Generally, when you start to see uncommon faces around, it’s a sign that something troublesome is about to go down.
Keeping my face trained in a completely different direction, I looked towards the man, moving only my eyes.
The man began to head straight in my direction at a rapid pace. However, it wasn’t actually me that he was heading towards.
It seemed like he was heading for the convenience store.
Despite realizing this, an irrepressible sense of dread washed over me.
Then, just as I had thought, the man continued past me and entered the store.
Nothing happened. There was no incident. Time simply flowed onwards.
As I felt the frustration of that irrepressible dread, I stared down at my palms.
It was a nasty habit...
I watched the beads of sweat as they ran down my arms, and I thought to myself.
Now's not the time for this kinda crap.
The appointed time is approaching. I have to hurry.
Shiki Central Park – West Gate, 20:45
Those were the location and time specified by the client.
I decided to depart for my destination. - To be continued...
IDERACHI: "A car accident? Last night? Ah, yeah. There was one, huh."
IDERACHI: "There was, but what of it?"
IDERACHI: "The police are the ones who handle those kinds of things."
IDERACHI: "It's not something an ordinary citizen should worry about. Huh? I'm wrong? Then what are you saying?"
IDERACHI: "Public Security? You? Pssht! No way! Man, you're a terrible liar."
IDERACHI: "Wha-? It's true? I-I-I'm terribly sorry!"
IDERACHI: "I'm not part of the traffic division, so they don't send me out there!"
IDERACHI: "That's why I don't know anything about the accident last night!"
IDERACHI: "That's all I can say about it! I appreciate your concern!"
From: Akama Subject: Weapon supply
Akama heeeere~.
When you arrive at the police station, go and meet with Momoyama-san to receive a new weapon.
I’m not exactly sure where she is, so you’ll just have to search every nook and cranny of the place.
Not just the upper floors either; make sure to check the underground levels, too. - Akama
SASAHARA: "Well, if it isn't detective Aoyama! Thank you for your hard work!"
SASAHARA: "Lieutenant Haraki? Yes, that's right..."
SASAHARA: "He was only transferred here to the Shiki Police Department recently, but..."
SASAHARA: "He's a ray of hope for regular police officers like myself...!"
SASAHARA: "After all, he's not a career man, he worked his way up on his own merit..."
SASAHARA: "But apparently he doesn't see eye-to-eye with Chief Hirano..."
SASAHARA: "Stuff like investigation policy... Lieutenant Haraki is really overbearing..."
SASAHARA: "Maybe he just thinks that Chief Hirano's too young..."
SASAHARA: "Chief Hirano is an elite among the elite, after all..."
SASAHARA: "Oh, but I'm just an insiginicant regular cop, of course...!"
SASAHARA: "I work hard everyday,"
SASAHARA: "so that one day I can become an exemplary officer just like you, Detective Aoyama!"
SASAHARA: "My first goal is to pass that test and get a promotion!"
SASAHARA: "Detective Aoyama! Is there anything that you could do to help?!"
IKUDA: "I just can't keep going on like this. I just can't win the lottery."
IKUDA: "Even when I try to throw out a tissue, I miss the bin."
IKUDA: "I haven't been able to catch any bugs lately, either."
IKUDA: "I just can't keep going on like this."
ISHIKAWA: "Shimamura? Oh, that guy who started living under the bridge..."
ISHIKAWA: "Well, he doesn't cause any trouble for anyone."
ISHIKAWA: "I suppose that he doesn't really have anywhere else to go..."
ISHIKAWA: "The department has decided not to force him out of there..."
ISHIKAWA: "He seems to get special treatment for some reason... Only Shimamura..."
ISHIKAWA: "There are a bunch of rumours going around."
ISHIKAWA: "Like maybe he's actually a rich guy, or he has some connection with the higher-ups."
ISHIKAWA: "Well, I guess it doesn't really have anything to do with us low level grunts."
FUKUJUNDA: "Wait... could you be...? The legendary Blue Mountain?!"
FUKUJUNDA: "It's you, isn't it?! It's you, isn't it?! You got that rooster crest!"
FUKUJUNDA: "I know you! You're a legend! You do amazing work every day, skillfully solving cases with your partner Red!!"
FUKUJUNDA: "I've been looking up to you since I was just a rookie!"
FUKUJUNDA: "With Blue and Red mixed together, I used to call you the 'Invincible Purple'!"
FUKUJUNDA: "Oh man! This is so awesome! I'm really speaking to Blue Mountain!"
FUKUJUNDA: "Oh... But where's Red? She's a real babe!"
FUKUJUNDA: "Huh... She's not here? No waaaay. You say she got reassigned? Huh... Permanently? Huh? Huh?"
Akama heeeere~.
Need to save?
Got it!
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "Oh, it's Ao-san, ain't it? So you're still kicking, are ya?"
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "Whatever happened to you? Huh? You ended up in the hospital? I see... That sounds rough."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "Come to think of it..."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "I heard about Kurenai-san. That's a terrible shame..."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "I've heard a rumour that a monster killed Kurenai-san and got away... Is that true?"
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "It seems like the higher-ups have no intention of investigating it, they want to cover up the whole thing."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "You disappeared after the incident, so I assumed that you had died too."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "So when did you get out of hospital? Huh, last week? Looks pretty lively, all things considered. Your pompadour, I mean."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "Knowing you, I'm sure you have an idea of who killed Kurenai."
FUTOSHIMOTSUMA: "Don't give up. Guys like us, we never rest until we avenge a comrade."
SAKA: "My dream is to become a sniper."
SAKA: "It's been my dream every since I was a kid, but my nickname was Rumbler."
SAKA: "You know why?"
SAKA: "Because I snore."
From: Akama Subject: Are you OK?
Akama heeeere~.
You're in danger, Aoyama-san!
We’ve detected a Chiropteran within the police station!
It’s really dangerous, so try to avoid it.
If you do run into it, just run away. Don't try and fight it.
If you can find Momoyama-san, then you’ll get your hands on a new weapon.
Avoid taking on any Chiroptera until then.
Well then, please, try not to die! - Akama
You really saved me there. I owe you big time.
Momoyama-san, right? That miniskirt looks so great.
Huh?
Hmm, looks like I was deceived. They got me good.
Umm, why do you look so disappointed?
Listen here. Where exactly is this handsome detective?
That's the only reason I decided to help out.
He's right here! Check it out: this pompadour!
Ugh, what a turn-off. Give me a break.
I should have gone speed dating instead.
I even came dressed in uniform, too.
Ahh, I'm a idiot for believing that an elite from headquarters had come here.
Uh, uhm... Haha... Have I done something wrong?
Would you hurry up and disappear already?
It's here!
Use this!
What, someone dropped a 10,000 yen bill!
Where?!
Where's the 10,000 yen?
Huh? Momoyaaaamaaaa-saaan? Wheeere aaaare yoooou?
Damn, she's fast...
But miniskirt policewomen are incredible. They're dangerous! They're irresistible!
Ahhhh! I wanna be arrested!