Synopsis

A disquiet settled upon them, a sense of unease that lingered like a shadow. The subtle shifts in Mr. Efune’s demeanor, the almost imperceptible tightening of his features when Ran was near, had become increasingly difficult to ignore. A growing concern prompted a discreet inquiry. The following day, Mr. Efune arranged a trip to a park far removed from the familiar surroundings of their kindergarten. Detective Kudo, observing from a distance and disguised as an ordinary citizen, followed th