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ピエロのようなメイクをした人……誰のことか、わかった気がする

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[-] I leave Saturne's place and take a seat at the café.
[-] I happen to know someone in One Han City who wears clown makeup. I may not know him that well, but it does sound like something he would do...
[-] But how do I find him?
[???] Boom!
[player] AHHH!!!
[Ju] Weren't you thinking about me and waiting for me? So, why are you so surprised?
[-] Ju pulls the chair in front of me and takes a seat.
[Ju] Let me guess... Are you considering the best way to ask me? No need to overthink it--just go ahead and ask... At the very least, I'm happy to help right now.
[player] So, did you really steal the Heart of Divinity?
[Ju] Is it wrong to add some relaxing comedy to this joyous anniversary celebration?
[player] It wasn't relaxing for me at all!
[Ju] Hahaha! That's because instead of sitting at the table and play with me, my opponents just want to catch me...
[player] Why did you steal the Heart of Divinity?
[Ju] Haha! Relax! It was just a joker's joke!
[Ju] Those two auction house employees were discussing their theft so seriously, and they kept reassuring each other by saying it was all for Northland... Isn't that interesting?
[Ju] Hahaha! When humans think, even the gods have their minds blown! Boom!! Like a computer system that crashes after hundreds of forms are opened! Hahahahahaha!
[player] I see you're in a really good mood... So, where's the Heart of Divinity?
[-] Ju raises his wrist to check the time, then tips his hat with a smile.
[Ju] It's almost time. Go take a look at Bamboo Cloud. Oh, Happy Detective Day! Outstanding... Little! DE--TECT--TIVE!
Bamboo Cloud
[-] I return to Bamboo Cloud as Ju suggested, and the manager leads me to a private room on the second floor.
[Fuuka Minami] Oh, it's you, PLAYER. You came at just the right time. I heard you were so busy solving the case that you skipped breakfast, and that concerns me.
[Fuuka Minami] You're a guest in Bamboo Cloud, so forget about your job as the supervisor for now and enjoy the food!
[-] Fuuka Minami rings the call bell.
[Waiter] Welcome to the bamboo forest of deliciousness!
[player] Oh, what a warm welcome...
[Waiter] If our most popular breakfast item is what you seek, then look no further than the Four Heavenly Kings!
[player] I don't think I asked?
[Waiter] Steamed Spare Ribs with Garlic and Black Beans, Braised Tripe, Wonton Noodles with Chicken Feet and Egg Tarts, Shrimp Dumplings and Barbecued Pork with Red Rice Sausages...
[player] Wasn't it supposed to be four...
[Waiter] Everyone knows the Four Heavenly Kings consist of twelve! If they are not to your liking, may I recommend the thirty-six Eight Vajra Kings!
[Fuuka Minami] Come on, don't be shy. What would you like to order?
[player] Well... Roast goose?
[-] Fuuka Minami suddenly turns ashen...
[Fuuka Minami] That dish is bad luck! Let's skip it for now. I've been thinking about taking it off the menu anyway.
[player] Huh?! Why would you remove your best seller?!
[Fuuka Minami] I guess it's time I told you the truth.
[Fuuka Minami] While I was eating at Bamboo Cloud a few days ago, I found the real Heart of Divinity inside the belly of my roast goose.
[Fuuka Minami] It was then that I realized the Heart of Divinity in the auction house had been switched.
[Fuuka Minami] I didn't know who it was, or why that person did it! So, while you were investigating the theft of the fake jade, I used the opportunity to find out who was playing these tricks right under my nose. I hope you'll forgive me for that.
[player] Don't worry, it's our secret. A thousand-year-old treasure that was once inlaid in a royal chalice had been stuffed into a goose's belly. It's absolutely absurd...
[Waiter] Ms. Minami, your roast goose is served.
[player] Huh? I thought we didn't order one?
[Waiter] What? The kitchen said you made an additional order...
[Fuuka Minami] Heh! It's happening again. Just put it down.
[-] Fuuka Minami's face visibly darkens. She opens the lid, sighs heavily, and closes it once more.
[-] I curiously take a peek and see a playing card with "I Wish You Happiness" on it. I think I know who's behind this...
[-] But I should keep it to myself!
[-] Fuuka Minami tears the card into bits, takes a few deep breaths, and gives me her folding fan.
[Fuuka Minami] Now, it's my turn.
[Fuuka Minami] Your detective mission is over. Here's a bonus on top of your regular payment. Please take it.
[-] Memento Received - Elegant Folding Fan