Synopsis

Summer concluded without word from Takagi. He returned the key to Mashiro’s uncle’s apartment, offering a sincere apology for his delayed name, but declaring his intention to pursue a career as a manga writer. Mashiro then met with Hattori, who expressed keen interest in Mashiro's concept of a detective who ensnares criminals by tricking them into revealing themselves. Yet, he voiced reservations about its potential without Takagi’s collaboration. Hattori discovered that Takagi harbored similar