PPQ:PuyoQuest World/Manzai 3
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3-1. A Senior Detective Appears!
PuyoQuest World
A Senior Detective Appears!
せんぱい探偵あらわる!
3-1
これまでの任務のおさらい!
…です!
…です!
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時空探偵社でアルバイトをはじめた
わたし「あたり」がやってきたのは
「プワープアイランド」!
わたし「あたり」がやってきたのは
「プワープアイランド」!
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わたしが 初めて事件を
解決したときに出会ったのは
せんぱい探偵の「ロキアー」さん
解決したときに出会ったのは
せんぱい探偵の「ロキアー」さん
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第一印象は
あんまり よろしくないようで
お説教の予感 …です!
あんまり よろしくないようで
お説教の予感 …です!
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プワープアイランド
みんなの学校 教室にて
みんなの学校 教室にて
Pwurp Island, School, Classroom
Atari
If I’d known that you were the colleague the agency sent to look for me, I would never have acted so disrespectfully…
Roquier
It is alright… Now that this misunderstanding is cleared up, all is well again.
Atari
I need to make it up to you! Would you like me to walk your dog for free? Would you like me to camp in the park to reserve you the best spot for your next family picnic?
Roquier
Ahem… I would actually prefer if you told me if this experience told you anything about what it means to become a detective.
Roquier
Rule number 1 of our line of work: “Always listen closely to what people are saying.” ...It is literally the first paragraph in our training textbook. Do you understand that?
Roquier
If you do, then please take it to heart and start paying attention to what is going on around you.
Atari
Roger that! Now, back to my apology! Have you picked what I should do for you yet?
Roquier
Oh well. All I came here to do was hand over these Seven Detective’s Tools.
Roquier
These special devices were invented specifically for our detective work. We use them all the time.
Roquier
Please, don’t go around showing them off to outsiders, if you please. In fact, you should probably only open the box when you really need to use them…
Atari
Amazing! What does that yo-yo do? Or that bottle of soda? Oh, what’s the neckbrace for…!
Roquier
What did I tell you about listening to what people are saying to you!?
Atari
Hmm, how puzzling…! They’re called “Seven Detective’s Tools”, but I’m pretty sure there’s much more than 7 in here!
Roquier
Ugh, and now you’ve made a complete mess of the box… In any case! I gave you your equipment! My job here is done.
Seo's Voice
“We received a notification from the client… They told us that if we don’t resolve this case in the next 24 hours, they will withdraw their patronage.”
Seo's Voice
“For this reason, I want the both of you to kindly cooperate on the investigation from this point forward.”
Roquier
But, Ma'am! What about my own cases!? Several of them are close to the-
Seo's Voice
“This is a very important client, Roquier. We need to stay in their good graces at all costs. So, please, make this case your priority.”
Roquier
(And that makes two people who refuse to listen to what I am trying to say…)
Atari
With Mr. Roquier by my side, there is no way this case will go cold! And I’ll do my best! ...Ah, which reminds me, what exactly was the mission again?
3-2. The Lost Little Kyu-chan
PuyoQuest World
The Lost Little Kyu-chan
迷子のキューちゃん
3-2
プワープアイランド
みんなの学校 教室にて
みんなの学校 教室にて
Pwurp Island, School, Classroom
Seo's Voice
“Exactly. You see, “Kyu-chan” is the client’s pet bird. A common hill myna who apparently looks very cute in a scarf and says “meep-meep” a lot.”
Notes: A “myna” is a type of bird that can mimic human speech, like a parrot. Apparently, there are some regions in the world where monks have taught these birds to recite prayers.
Seo's Voice
“The client says that when the Puyo fell from the Spacetime Tunnel above our city, Kyu-chan flew too close to the tunnel and disappeared.”
Roquier
A myna bird that has gotten lost in a Spacetime Tunnel… What a banal case.
Seo's Voice
“It is quite likely that the bird has ended up in the world you two are currently in. Try to find it within the next 24 hours and then report back to me.”
Roquier
This is an unreasonable time limit to find a single bird that could be anywhere in this dimension…
Atari
In fact, we can clear it all up in under one minute! I mean, all we have to do is make a time jump and go back to stop Kyu-chan from ever getting lost, right?
Seo's Voice
“Heavens, no, do you want to call the Spacetime Patrol on the plan? My lawyers would never hear the end of it… Anyway!”
Seo's Voice
“Now that this is settled, I expect you to solve the case in the next 23 hours and 58 minutes! That is all!”
Roquier
Boss, I would like to ask you one more time to consider the fact that I already have my hands full with my previous cases…
Seo's Voice
“I can’t help that. This case is urgent, and without the involvement of a veteran like you, surely impossible.”
Seo's Voice
“I will have your other cases temporarily assigned to somebody else and see to it that progress is made in your absence.”
Seo's Voice
“This case is simply too difficult to leave to a complete rookie. But you’ll take good care of her and support her in any way possible. Isn’t that right, Roquier?”
Seo's Voice
“Thank you. Now then, I expect your report in 23 hours and 24 minutes.”
Roquier
Wait, there is no way that we just spent half an hour on this conversation! ...Wait, don’t just hang up! Boss!
Roquier
(I should probably make use of the chance to cram some proper investigation skills into this girl while I’m at it. Her current level of competency is far from acceptable.)
Roquier
(Changing that will make the job a whole lot easier. For her and for me.)
Roquier
Well then, looks like we will be investigation partners for today. I will use the chance to mentor you, if you don’t mind. After all, your success is partly my responsibility as well now.
Atari
Uhh!! T-That glare... I can feel the weight of his expectations crushing me, Pu-chan!
ガラガラッ!
ドサドサドサ…
ドサドサドサ…
*running sounds and the rustling of paper*
Amitie
Hey, Atari~! Is that voice done lecturing- I mean, talking to you yet?
Amitie
Just came to tell you, there were some new letters in the Suggestion Box for you! I brought them with me, here!
Roquier
One of this school’s students, huh? I’m very sorry for just borrowing your classroom for our work meeting, little girl.
Atari
Thanks, Amitie! ...Whoa, look at all those requests we got!!
Amitie
It sure is a lot! Alrighty, c’mon, start reading! I wanna know what they say, too~!
Atari
Alright, here’s the first one… “I need someone to test a couple of new potion recipes for me.” … huh.
Roquier
Atari, we have been over this. Until tomorrow, the case of the missing Kyu-chan has top priority.
Roquier
(...even if I still have no idea where to even start with that one.)
Roquier
(How are we supposed to find a single tiny songbird on a large island like this…?)
Atari
Or this one… “Help, my friend turned into a bird and now we’re in a bind.” ...Huh.
Roquier
Give me that… “She can only say “meep-meep” now and nobody understands what she is trying to say. Might you be able to help her?”
Atari
A bird that can only say “meep-meep”? ...Wait, could that be the “Kyu-chan” that our client is looking for?
Roquier
That sounds… too simple and ridiculous to be true. But I can’t deny the possibility.
Atari
The sender signed it as “The Light Academy Student Council” … Looks like this was sent by a student from another school!
Roquier
I see… Looks like the only thing to do is to head to this “Light Academy”. If only to check.
Roquier
Detective’s Rule Number 12: “A good detective always tries to acquire all information first-hand.” We can’t rely on gossip or hearsay without even having tried to examine the scene for ourselves.
Atari
Understood! Mr. Roquier! ...Huh? What are the rollerblades for?
Roquier
We don’t have time… I’ll explain on the way. For now, just put these on, please.
ピロリロリンリン♪ ピロリロリン♪
ピロリロリンリン♪ ピロリロリン♪
ピロリロリンリン♪ ピロリロリン♪
*music that makes you wish the Gameboy Advance SP had a headphone jack*
Atari
Huh!? Where’s that catchy music coming from all of a su-- Wha-? W-Why am I rolling away? ...Mr. Roquierrrrr!?
ピロリロリンリン♪ ピロリロリン♪
*the sound of nostalgia itself continues*
Roquier
Your name was… Amitie, right? Thank you for your cooperation. Well, then, we are off now.
Amitie
Y...Yeah, you do that! Hang in there, you two! I’m cheering you on!

QUEST
向かおう!光の学園
ステージ1 向かおう!光の学園

QUEST
わくわく!光の学園
ステージ2 わくわく!光の学園
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
No matter how difficult the puzzle, there always is an answer to be found.

QUEST
ドキドキ!光の学園
ステージ3 ドキドキ!光の学園
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
Hmpf… Looks like we still have to walk a bit to get to Light Academy.
![[★5] Toule](https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/3/31/Img109805.png/50px-Img109805.png)
BOSS
もうすぐ!光の学園
ステージ4 もうすぐ!光の学園
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
So this is Light Academy… Atari, it seems we’re almost there.
3-3. Infiltrating the Academy!
PuyoQuest World
Infiltrating the Academy!
学園で潜入捜査です!
3-3
プワープアイランド
光の学園
光の学園
Pwurp Island, Light Academy
ピロリロリンリン♪ ピロリロリン♪
*8-bit chiptune bliss*
Atari
...T-there we are! Uh, why can’t I get rid of this feeling like everybody is staring at us…?
Atari
Anyway, if Pu-chan’s directions were right, then this lively little spot should be Light Academy!
わいわい… がやがや…
*loud chatter*
Roquier
There are quite a few people gathered here… Probably thanks to our flashy entrance.
Atari
I’m so psyched to investigate! To be entrusted with such an important case, even though I’m still in-training… I need to bring my A-game!
Roquier
(I’m pretty sure the only reason you were assigned to this is that we’re incredibly short on staff right now…)
Atari
ALRIGHT, let’s question the heck out of this crowd and put this case to rest with a bang! Oh man, I almost feel like I’m a fully-fledged detective already! WOOP!
???
そこのあなたたち ジャマよ

???
You, over there. You’re in the way. Move.
Nina
Alright, everybody! Be, like, good and clear the path♪ The student council of Dark Academy is coming through~♪
Lisette
Make room for council president Edgar and his brilliance this instant! ...Hmpf, I will never understand these uncouth Light Academy students.
Edgar
Personally, I enjoy this lively atmosphere. The size and scale are what sets an academy like this one apart from a common school.
Edgar
No doubt this is also thanks to the skilled hand of this school’s student council president, Floré.
Lisette
D-Don’t put yourself down on their level, Edgar! I promise you, you, president of the student council of Dark Academy, who unites us under his wings, are many times more skilled than that girl in all things!
Edgar
Well, of course I am. And I will prove that fact once again. I came here with the intent to win this debate and nothing less.
Maurice
We don’t have time for idle chit-chat. Let’s hurry on along. We are guests today, to be late would be a disgrace.
Roquier
I see… This must be a private school for young angels. It is quite possible that the client who sent the request is an angel as well.
Atari
This is so fun! They’re all so neat and tidy and polite and adorable!
Roquier
(Is… that really the impression that group just now gave you…?)
プワープアイランド
光の学園 生徒会室
光の学園 生徒会室
Pwurp Island, Light Academy Student Council Lounge
どんがらがっしゃん どーん!
*crash, bang, shatter!*
Abyss
S-Stop this foolishness, Miss President! Jumping around on the tables is incredibly unbecoming of you!
Lux
What a commotion… There goes a~ll my effort in lining up the tea blend cans all nice and straight.
Ciel
We are required to be on stage in precisely 24 minutes from now. Let us resolve this mess at once.
Roco
Everybody, please relax! There is no solving a problem if you lose your mind over it, right~?♪
Roquier
I am Roquier of the Spacetime Detective Agency. We were summoned here to resolve a request submitted to a Suggestion Box.
Atari
I’m from the agency as well! Rookie Detective Atari, at your service! Would the person who sent this letter happen to be in this room?
Lux
Ah yes, I wrote that letter. I’m really glad that you decided to come and help!
Abyss
Lux! Why do you always do these things without deliberating with the rest of us first…!
???
We have no time left until the debate. So I thought it would be wise to bring in a professional to resolve this vexing situation as quickly as possible…
Atari
Hang on… you’re a myna bird! ...And would you look at the fancy scarf!
Atari
And a girl who can only say “Meep-meep”... Wow! I think we’ve found Kyu-chan already!!
Floré
W...What, no! My name is Floré! I’m this school’s student council president.
Atari
Wow, a myna bird AND a student council president! That’s impressive! You must be so proud of yourself~!
Roquier
Fact Number 1: The local student council president and (what we assume to be) Kyu-chan seem to have somehow swapped their minds.
Lux
We were just enjoying a relaxing tea before the great debate when it happened. It really is very odd.
Roco
So, you two were already looking for this little Kyu-chan-birdy before all this happened?
Roco
Can you please help Floré then? Because if nothing changes, she might have to be Kyu-chan for the rest of her life.
Floré
How can you paint such a horrifying scenario with a smile on your face…!
Roquier
Fact Number 2: There is a great debate between the two schools’ councils scheduled today, and Miss Floré was supposed to step on stage and hold a speech before it. Said speech can not be canceled at this point.
Abyss
Exactly. The honor of Light Academy rests and depends on our performance during today’s debate. It is a vitally important event to display our status.
Roquier
Fact Number 3: There are… less than 24 minutes left before Miss Floré is supposed to give her speech.
Roquier
Alright. I understand the situation. We will begin investigating the mystery of Floré’s and Kyu-chan’s exchanged bodies at once.
Roquier
After all, our primary client probably wouldn’t be happy either to have their pet returned to them with an angel’s mind inside…
Abyss
Our opponents in the debate are the student council of Dark Academy. I’ve heard rumors that their president would do anything to win against us.
Roco
But, what about the speech? There is no way Floré can go on stage as a bird. Everyone would fall out of their seats from the surprise!
Atari
Mr. Roquier! I’ll go help the Light Academy student council!
Atari
They’re in trouble, aren’t they? And when I see someone in trouble, I can’t just turn a blind eye to it!
Roquier
I understand the sentiment, but… Your own mission should always be your first priority.
Atari
Plus, I’d be completely useless, even if I tried to help you investigate, right!?
Roquier
(...Though, she might have a point. This bird-type pet-bot is quite probably our client’s Kyu-chan. We shouldn’t just leave it out of sight.)
Roquier
...I understand. Then we’ll split up for the moment. I will take the Puubot and get to the bottom of this body-swap phenomenon.
Roquier
Atari, you will go with the student council. Whatever you do, don’t leave either half of Kyu-chan out of your eyes.

QUEST
せんぱいの調査・甘口
ステージ5 せんぱいの調査・甘口
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
Hmm, hm… So the values of the Academies of Light and Darkness are opposed to one another, you say…?

QUEST
せんぱいの調査・中辛
ステージ6 せんぱいの調査・中辛
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
I see… So the Academies of Light and Darkness often battle one another on various issues…

QUEST
せんぱいの調査・辛口
ステージ7 せんぱいの調査・辛口
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
The student council president of the Dark Academy would do anything to win, they said…
![[★5] Io](https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/8/87/Img209805.png/50px-Img209805.png)
BOSS
せんぱいの調査・激辛
ステージ8 せんぱいの調査・激辛
3-4. The Student Council Presidents of Light and Dark
PuyoQuest World
The Student Council Presidents of Light and Dark
光と闇の生徒会長
3-4
プワープアイランド
光の学園 講堂
光の学園 講堂
Pwurp Island, Light Academy Assembly Hall
Roco
And with this, the long-awaited joint speech and debate of the Academies of Light and Darkness is now in session!
Nina
May all participants have a fair, square and super-duper fun debate♪
Atari
Just leave it to me! I’ll figure something out. Mr. Roquier didn’t give me these “Seven Detective’s Tools” for nothing!
Atari
Everybody backstage, please keep us in the know on what the next talking points on the agenda are!
Ciel
According to my calculations, the chances of this plan of your either succeeding or failing are… exactly 50/50.
Abyss
The expectations and honor of our academy are on the line. Please try to take this seriously!
Atari
Of course, I’ll do my best, Sir! So, Floré… Ah, I mean, Kyu-chan! Kyu-chan, come over here!
Atari
First, let’s try and find a good hiding place for myself and Floré on stage… *whisper, whisper*
Roco
The debate will be begun by a speech by the student council of Light Academy! Our first topic of the day is: What is the best way to improve our schools even further? … With that, I give the word to our student council president!
あたり
しーっ… キューちゃんは
しっかり前を向いて
立っていてくださいね
しっかり前を向いて
立っていてくださいね

Atari
Pssst…! Kyu-chan! you’re supposed to be facing the audience. Turn around, please.
あたり
まずは「探偵七つ道具」の一つ
マイク型変声機を使って~…
こそこそ…
マイク型変声機を使って~…
こそこそ…

v
Just stand there. My first Detective’s Tool, the “Voice Changing Mic” will do the rest~... *whisper, whisper*
「こんにちは! 光の学園の
生徒会長 フローレです!
みんな元気かな?」
生徒会長 フローレです!
みんな元気かな?」
“Welcome, everybody! It is I, your Light Academy student council president, Floré! Are you all doing well?”
あたり
…わぁ すごいです!
では この調子で …チラッ
では この調子で …チラッ

Atari
…Whoa, it’s really working! Alright, alright, let’s just keep going… *rustle*
Floré
Here I go… Now then! As the one entrusted with the duties of leading this student council, I believe our utmost priority should be…
「わたしが 生徒会長を任されてから
もっとも大切にしていることは…」
もっとも大切にしていることは…」
“As the one entrusted with the duties of leading this student council, I believe our utmost priority should be…”
Floré
Perfect, now if we can only keep this up… to create an academy in which each and every student can truly shine, as the protagonist of their very own tale!”
Atari
Um, huh…? What was that again… ‘to create an academy where each and every student can truly’… whaa….?
Floré
Keep your wits about yourself… I said ‘shine as the protagonist of their very own tale’...!
Atari
Oh, right! ‘To create an academy where each and every student can unruly cry about oppositionists every single day!
ざわざわ… ざわ…
*baffled audience murmurings*
Atari
Huh? Wait, did I get it wrong? Then, was it… ‘I mean, an academy where each student can eat bread with powidl every single day!’
ざわざわざわ…!!
*exasperated and confused audience murmurings!!*
プワープアイランド
光の学園 講堂控え室前
光の学園 講堂控え室前
Pwurp Island, Light Academy Assembly Hall Dressing Rooms
Roquier
…This should be the waiting room of Dark Academy’s student council.
Roquier
As much as I would love to start looking for evidence and hints right away, we can’t risk arousing suspicion… Alright, the old ‘Hello, I’m the press’ trick should do…
ガラガラガラッ!
*knock, knock!*
Roquier
Excuse me, ladies and gentleangels! Would anybody from the Dark Academy student council happen to be present?
Roquier
I am Rokkin from Pwurp Magazine, and would like to request an interview before your presentation… Oh?
Lisette
What is the meaning of this sudden intrusion? Can’t you see that we are in the middle of preparing to go on stage…?
Roquier
Umm… May I kindly inquire why you and your esteemed colleague are dangling from the ceiling on ropes?
Maurice
The man has a point, Lisette. Perhaps it really is too late to still add pizzazz to our performance plans now, when the show is about to start.
Edgar
Personally, I believe that the more floor - and air - space we command, the more respect we command! I will be descending on my rope, thank you very much.
Lisette
I am right behind you, President Edgar! Now, let us perfect our timing and descend one more time.
Roquier
(Maybe somebody should use those ropes to reel in these students’ sense of reality a bit… the levels of eccentricity in these schools are through the roof…)
Edgar
In any case, did I hear the Sir mention an interview? Because I certainly would not be opposed to it!
Edgar
Let us make this contribution to our school’s media representation befitting of my grand and imminent victory.
Roquier
Many thanks! Alright, first question: How do you feel about the upcoming speech and debate? Are you excited? Nervous, perhaps?
Roquier
(If they really are the ones who initiate Floré’s body-swap, he will probably slip up and say something incriminating in response to this emotionalized line of questioning…)
Edgar
Hm, let me think. As our victory is already a certainty, I would not call myself “nervous”. Our conviction in the ideals we are going to uphold and propagate on this stage is…
Roquier
…Oh, excuse me! I seem to have dropped my pen! Ahaha, how clumsy of me.
コロコロコロ…
*pen rolling noises*
Patri
Let’s see… According to these calculations, the probabilities should be… which would mean… Alright, yes, I’m getting somewhere here…Almost done…
パトリ
…おい おまえ
オレの計算のジャマをしやがったな
オレの計算のジャマをしやがったな

Patri
…Hey, you. Moron! How dare you interrupt my calculation!
Patri
Look at the damn mess you made…! I had the entire speech calculated almost all the way through! Now I have to start over again!
Patri
O-OK! I’ll get back to work then. I mean, President Edgar is relying on me to do my best and all!
Maurice
Are you even a real reporter? I’ve never heard of this ‘Pwurp Magazine’ before.
Roquier
(For a boy who was dangling off a rope by his waist just a moment ago, he’s surprisingly sharp…)
Roquier
Oh, we’re just part of a small upstart press right now… In all honesty, we were hoping that an exclusive interview with Mr. Edgar would help us gain notoriety.
Roquier
This is just between you and me, but… I’ve heard that the student council president of Light Academy has been caught in some sort of strange incident that might affect her performance today.
Roquier
If the rumors are true, then Dark Academy practically has this debate in the bag! You guys are really lucky, huh?
Lisette
…Umm… Excuse me, I am suddenly not feeling too good… I think I’ll go outside for some fresh air…
Lisette
Edgar looks so angry… If he finds out that I was the one who…
Lisette
What the…? Why were you listening to… How much did you hear…?
Roquier
Excuse us. We heard you say that you were feeling sick, so we came to offer assistance…

QUEST
秘められた想い・甘口
ステージ9 秘められた想い・甘口
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
Please, calm yourself, Miss… Alright, reasoning with her isn’t going to work.

QUEST
秘められた想い・激辛
ステージ10 秘められた想い・激辛
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
Guess I’ll have to ascertain her involvement in this case in a Puyo Battle.

QUEST
秘められた想い・極辛
ステージ11 秘められた想い・極辛
Boss Warning
Results Screen
TL: Nenilein
I only want to know the truth behind what really happened here, Miss.
![[★5] Lisette](https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/1/1a/Img402705.png/50px-Img402705.png)
BOSS
秘められた想い・鬼辛
ステージ12 秘められた想い・鬼辛
3-5. Now, Let Us Speak and Debate!
PuyoQuest World
Now, Let Us Speak and Debate!
いざ、演説対決!
3-5
プワープアイランド
光の学園 講堂控え室前
光の学園 講堂控え室前
Pwurp Island, Light Academy Assembly Hall Dressing Rooms
Roquier
…What? You mixed up Edgar’s letter of challenge to Floré with a present of yours?
Lisette
Yes… I was meant to deliver our president’s letter about his expectations for their speeches to the Light Academy student council…
Lisette
…but I mixed it up with one of the presents I had prepared to aid him in the debate.
Lisette
I have made a grave mistake. Now all I can do is erase all evidence of it…!
Roquier
Nonono, we are not erasing anything today. This isn’t nearly as dramatic as you seem to think it is, Miss…
Edgar
As our secretary, Maurice must have been the one who labeled the envelopes… Which explains how you ended up confusing them.
Edgar
Despite being an esteemed member of our student council, Maurice’s handwriting is actually quite dreadful. I have yet to meet a single person who could decipher it.
Maurice
I probably should be more ashamed to admit it, but, yeah, I can’t read it either…
Lisette
Yes, to be honest, Maurice’s labels were so indecipherable, I tried to redo them. That must’ve been where the mix-up happened…
Patri
But… You said the present you ended up sending the other student council was meant to help us today, right? So, how could that have harmed their president…?
Roquier
Miss… “Lisette” was your name, correct? Would you explain what exactly was in that envelope?
Lisette
A few charms I bought at the speciality shop. They were sold as a special deal and labeled as ideal for use for stage performances!
Roquier
I assume you mean actual magic charms. Is that sort of aid even allowed during this competition?
Lisette
Hm, let me think. The package contained… A cream that makes your voice clearer, an air freshener that improves your memorization skills…
Lisette
Yes, I am sure, because I’d made plans to use those to swap places with our president if he should end up not feeling well on the day of the debate.
Roquier
Yes, there is no doubt about it. This is the root cause of this entire case.
Edgar
Case? …Just what are you talking about? Explain yourself at once.
Roquier
I will catch you up on the way! For now, we need to head to the assembly hall.
プワープアイランド
光の学園 講堂
光の学園 講堂
Pwurp Island, Light Academy Assembly Hall
「…で あるからして!
やはり おにぎりは この世で
一番のごはんなわけです!」
やはり おにぎりは この世で
一番のごはんなわけです!」
“...and thus, our conclusion is clear! Onigiri are, without doubt, the superior choice for both lunch AND breakfast!”
キューちゃん
キュッキュ~♪

Kyu-chan
Meep-meep~♪
あたり
しーっ しずかに…
「そして 至高のおにぎりといえば!
やはり 天むすでありまして~…」
「そして 至高のおにぎりといえば!
やはり 天むすでありまして~…」

Atari
Psst, be quiet, Kyu-chan… Ahem! “And I would be amiss to not mention the supreme Queen of all Onigiri! The one and only Tempura Shrimp Onigiri~...”
ざわざわざわ… ざわざわざわ…
*weirded-out audience murmurings*
ロキアー
なんですか この惨状は…

Roquier
How did it come to this…
エドガー
観客がざわめいています
…これは よろしくありませんね
…これは よろしくありませんね

Edgar
Well, the audience is quite stirred up it seems… If you would please take care of it, Sir?
ロキアー
そうですね…
今すぐなんとかしないと
…光の学園のみなさん!
今すぐなんとかしないと
…光の学園のみなさん!

Roquier
I-I will… Don’t worry, I will set this right somehow… If the student council of Light Academy would please listen up!
Roquier
A lot, actually! You said that you were having an afternoon-tea before the debate when all of this started, correct?
Lux
Ah, yes. The student council of Dark Academy had been so kind as to send us some complementary treats, so we enjoyed those along with some nice, fragrant tea.
Floré
My throat was feeling a little scratchy, so I took a cough drop from the envelope. Actually, I think I still have a few of them in my… real body’s pocket.
ロキアー
そこにいる フローレくんの
ポケットの中に キャンデーが
あるはずだ それを食べさせろ!
ポケットの中に キャンデーが
あるはずだ それを食べさせろ!

Roquier
There should be candy drops in Floré’s pocket! Make her body eat one of them!
Atari
Floré- …I mean, hey, Kyu-chan! Let me just reach into your pocket real quick!
ごそごそごそ…
*rummage, rummage, rummage*
Atari
Are you ticklish!? I’m sorry, please bear with it for a moment…!
ざわざわざわ…
ざわざわざわざわ…
ざわざわざわざわ…
*deeply discombobulated audience murmurings*
Abyss
This is terrible. If we don’t put a stop to this… We cannot allow Light Academy’s good name to be harmed any further!
Edgar
…Tsk. One moment more is one moment too much. Come, everyone! Let us buy President Floré some time!
Abyss
What are you scheming!? Will you try to use the confusion of the audience to secure your victory!?
Edgar
This mess was caused by our folly, and thus we shall take responsibility… Now, Dark Academy student council! On my cue!
ざわざわ… ざわざわざわ…
*horribly frazzled audience murmurings*
Edgar
Excuse me, but I couldn’t help but listen to your performance. That was an impressively awful speech.
Nina
Ohmigosh, thank goodness you’re here now, Prez! That speech was, like, so boring I was, like, totally gonna die!
Edgar
My apologies, Nina. Then how about we bring things back to the sharp, witty speeches that the audience expects of us?
Edgar
You just stand aside and be quiet. We weren’t planning to go first, actually, but it seems we will have to raise the bar on what it means to give a muster performance now.
Edgar
Oh my, good Miss, your voice sounds rather scratchy today! Here, have a cough drop for your troubles, and then let’s try this again, shall we?
Atari
T… The cough drops!? Ah, right! I didn’t check the other pocket yet…
Atari
…There they are! These must be the candy drops Mr. Roquier meant!
ぱくっ!
*nom!*
Floré
Right, I remember now… When it happened, I was licking on the drop while looking out the window… Then I saw a bird fly by, and…!
ぼわわわ~ん!!
*zwwwwwooooom!!*
???
…ふぅ すまない
少し緊張していたようだ
少し緊張していたようだ

???
…Hah. My apologies. I must have let apprehension get to my head.
Floré
Thus, let me say it again! We of Light Academy aim to be a school, in which each and every student can truly shine, as the protagonist of their very own tale!
Roco
Floré! You’re back to normal! …I-I mean, you’re finally feeling better!
Edgar
Hmpf… An expected declaration! But these convictions stand in opposition to the ideals we of Dark Academy believe in.
Edgar
Dark Academy strives to be a school where each and every student will be forged and fashioned to excellence, until nothing but success and victory awaits them!
Ciel
Do you require mathematical proof of the validity of Light Academy’s ideology? Then look at this graph.
Patri
H…Here, these are my calculations of the budget required to enforce our president’s policies school-wide.
Abyss
As head of the disciplinary committee, it is my goal to respect each and every students’ individuality, while also seeing to it that the order and rules of our school are equally respected…
Nina
And, as, like, the super-cute disciplinary commissioner of Dark Academy, I’m, like, gonna make sure that all the rulebreakers are, like, so gonna get cracked down on♪
Lux
Ahaha. Watching everyone’s fervor makes the tea taste twice as delicious, wouldn’t you agree?
Lisette
It is my duty as the vice-president of our student council to support Edgar and make sure that his dreams will come true. I will not fail him…!
わいわい… がやがや…!
*excited audience chattering*
Atari
Amazing! The crowd is getting totally swept up in the debate!
プワープアイランド
みんなの学校 教室にて
みんなの学校 教室にて
Pwurp Island, School, Classroom
Atari
Hmmm… Look at this parcel Lisette gave us. Apparently this is the package of charms that that candy was in.
Atari
I mean, she did say that they were “weird” and that she didn’t want to look at them anymore, but is it really okay for us to hold on to this?
Roquier
Atari, this is evidence. Please try to not touch it any more than necessary.
Roquier
Detective Rule Number 1! “Always listen closely to what people are saying,” remember?
Atari
Aww, look at this, it’s a wishing pendant! I used to love those when I was a kid!
Atari
It’s a toy, kind of like a mood ring, but instead of changing colors with your feelings, it changes colors when a wish you made has come true!
Roquier
…I don’t think they actually do have them here. Atari, look on the back.
Atari
Huh, why? Oh there’s something written here: ‘Warning: Choking Hazard” …Don’t eat it, Mr. Roquier!
Roquier
Aren’t YOU the one who needs to hear that?! …Argh, no, nevermind. I wasn’t talking about the warning.
Roquier
Look. All of the items in this package have hologram barcodes on them. The exact kind that is standard for commercial goods in Intral City.
<プワープアイランド 任務報告>
担当:みならい探偵 あたり
担当:みならい探偵 あたり
“Incoming Mission Report from: Pwurp Island.
Assigned Employee: Atari
Employee Rank: Apprentice Detective.” はじめての 時空探偵社からの
依頼 完了です! …が!
依頼 完了です! …が!
“I’ve completed my first proper case at the Spacetime Detective Agency! …but!”
ナゾの証拠品は いったい
なにを意味しているんでしょう?
気になります!
なにを意味しているんでしょう?
気になります!
“Just what is the meaning of this odd evidence? I can’t stop wondering!"
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