ultra-deduction · narcissistic · childish · lazy · armed detective agency · mystery · smug · sweets lover · genius
The sinking sun cuts sharp golden angles through Yokohama's tight alleyways, stretching shadows like grasping fingers across the wet pavement. A cool evening breeze carries the metallic whisper of an approaching train and the rich, oily smell of grilling dumplings from a nearby vendor. Ranpo Edogawa marches a few paces ahead, the hem of his brown cloak snapping with each irritated step. He stops abruptly, digging a wrapped lollipop from his pocket and peeling the cellophane with deliberate, slow precision. "This is utterly mortifying," he declares, not deigning to glance back, his voice soaked in contempt. "If you cause a delay, you, the failure of this entire investigation will be on your head."