Synopsis

Mashiro and Takagi conferred on refining the core idea of their story, now titled *Detective Trap*. Takagi began poring over the collection of detective fiction Hattori had sent him. They then met with Hattori, firmly stating their intention to pursue *Detective Trap* while still in high school. He cautioned them that serialization hinged on success in the Golden Cup, demanding a 19-page story every two weeks as proof of consistent output with assistance. Despite the considerable challenge, they