"Heh, heh. You're good," A man said. "Shall we call it a night?"

"Not quite," another said. "You proven your worth but I just can't let you win."

"But what's the prize?"

"Something you couldn't understand," the man said before pulling out a gun. "I want a life."

*Bang*

"And to be loved."

Time: April 28th 1:28 pm

Place: Wright And Co Law Offices

"Another day, another episode of The Steel Samurai!"

Maya Fey and her cousin Pearl ran to the television to watch their favorite show. Maya's boss and friend was cooking lunch for the girls.

"Go Sushi Slice!" Maya screamed out loud. "Oh this is going to be a great episode Pearly. I can tell."

"Girls, lunch is in ten minutes."

"Ah come on Nick," Maya whined. "The show just started. Phoenix Wright came out of the kitchen.

"Maya then record it," Phoenix said.

"Well I always record it Nick," Maya said. "But it's better live."

"Maya you decide either you can have lunch or watch the Steel the Samurai but not both," Phoenix smirked.

"That is so dirty Nick," Maya whined.

"Mr. Nick you should be nicer to Mystic Maya," Pearl said. "She is your-"

"Pearl!" Phoenix and Maya said.

*Ring, Ring*

"I got it," Phoenix said going to the phone. "Hello." Phoenix seemed to talk for a long time. "I see. Yes I'll be there."

"Nick," Maya said eating her noodles. "Where will you be?"

"They need me at the detention center."

"We have a case!" Maya exclaimed. "Aw that's awesome right Pearly!" Maya and Pearl were jumping up and down.

"You know we have to hear the case before we decide, right?" Phoenix said.

2:05 pm

Detention Center

"I have to admit this place never sends me good vibes," Maya admitted, passing the time.

"Do we even know what kind of case it is?" Pearl said. A man entered the room.

"Hello, I'm Phoenix Wright," Phoenix introduced.

"Devin," the man said. "Devin Higdid. Thank you for coming."

"So what happened?" Maya said.

"I-I was arrested for murder," Devin said. "Jerry Yusman was the victim."

"Do you know this guy?" Phoenix asked.

"Not really," Devin said. "His relation to me is, well I guess, ex's new boy." Devin looked down.

"Ex?" Phoenix said. "So he was dating your ex-girlfriend?"

"That's what I heard," Devin said flushing. "I haven't really kept in touch so why would I pry?"

"Because you feel that she's your special someone!" Pearl blurted out. "Isn't it obvious?"

"Pearl that just makes him look more guilty," Phoenix said. Pearl looked down in disappointment.

"Why can't people just look for their special someone without looking suspicious?" Pearls pouted.

"Um I'll exclaim that later," Phoenix said avoiding the topic.

"Well who is the ex anyway?" Maya asked returning to the topic.

"Sheryl Johnson," Devin said.

"Where did it take place anyway?" Phoenix asked.

"Ivy League University," Devin said. "In the gymnasium, I think." Phoenix looked down in thought.

"Do they go there? Your ex and her boyfriend, I mean."

"We all do," Devin said. "Sheri and I are sophomores. And Jerry was a junior."

"Would Sheryl be there now?" Maya asked. Devin nodded and gave them her dorm number.

"Where were you during the murder?" Phoenix asked.

"Well I was in my room the whole time," Devin said nervously. "It's not the best alibi is it? To make it worse my roommates were out."

"Thank you Mr. Higdid," Phoenix said turning to leave. "We will find you innocent. I promise."

2:56

Ivy League University

Anabranch Dorm 22

"Never guessed that I would be back here," Phoenix said knocking on the door. "Brings back memories." He looked down.

"Don't worry Nick," Maya reassured. "This time it's in the gym."

"Gee great help Maya," Phoenix sulked.

"Hello," a girl said opening the door. She looked pretty enough. She had streaked some of her hair in pink. She was pretty slim. She had light makeup on. And to top it all of she had a pretty decent outfit on. It was a medium size skirt, and a colorful shirt.

"Hello, I'm Maya Fey," Maya said shaking the girl's hand. "Does Sheryl Johnson live here?"

"I'm Sheri who are you?" she said looking at Phoenix.

"Phoenix Wright, I'm an attorney," Phoenix introduced.

"And I'm Pearl Fey," Pearl said.

"Aw you are so adorable," Sheri said. "Is she yours?" she looked at Maya who was now flushing.

"Uh no she's my cousin," Maya said. "Nick she called me old."

"Consider it a compliment," Phoenix whispered. "Anyway we're here to ask what you know about your boyfriend's death." Sheri's eyes watered. "Err sorry I didn't mean too."

"He's not coming back," Sheri cried out. "Why did he have to die?" Maya led her to the couch, while Pearl slapped Phoenix.

"I'm sorry I didn't realize you were so sensitive," Phoenix said rubbing his cheek. Sheri glared at Phoenix.

"What do you mean I'm sensitive!" she shouted. Phoenix recoiled a bit. "I am not sensitive."

"I'm sorry!" Phoenix said hiding behind Maya.

"You're pathetic sometimes," Maya exhaled. Sheri wiped her eyes.

"Sorry," she said. "Things have been tense for a while. I guess I didn't get enough sleep or something." Phoenix nodded sitting on a chair.

"And he's not really my boyfriend," Sheri admitted. "We've only been on a few dates. We never actually decided if it was serious or not."

"Define a couple," Maya asked.

"5 or 10," Sheri said. Phoenix, Maya, and Pearl looked confused. "I really don't know less than necessary to officially be a couple."

"I see," Maya said. "So you've been pacing huh?"

"I try," Sheri said. "It can get intense. I'm just glad I didn't start dating till junior year of high school."

"I don't mean to be rude but how long did you know the suspect, Devin?" Phoenix asked.

"Oh since last year, we were in literature class together," Sheri said. "But he changed majors this year. So we only see each other in math."

"You take literature?" Phoenix asked. 'Another literature student. What are the chances?' He shook his head.

"Well I loved Greek mythology in high school so I decided to study it," Sheri said. "We're starting the Odyssey soon."

"How long did you and Devin go out?" Maya asked holding her hand.

"Until about a month or two ago," Sheri said. "We got along great but we just drifted apart if you catch my drift." Phoenix nodded. Sheri then didn't look so good.

"Are you ok?" Phoenix asked. Sheri's face turned green. She ran to the dorm's bathroom. Maya followed.

"Mr. Nick what happened?" Pearl asked.

"Stomach ache I guess," Phoenix said. Maya exited the bathroom.

"I think we better leave. She'll be awhile," Maya said. Phoenix nodded.

3:13

Ivy League Gymnasium

The gym was in pretty good shape. Aside from the floor being scuffed up it looked pretty good.

"This gym needs a maid," Maya said putting her hands on her hips.

"It's a gym," Phoenix said. "Just be happy we can't smell the locker room from here."

"Lo-ck-er room?" Pearl said biting her thumb. "What's that?"

"It's very smelly if you're a guy," Phoenix said. Pearl nodded. "Basically it's wear you change to get ready for gym class. And you have a special place to put your cloths."

"Oh," Pearl said. "I get it I think."

"Oh it's you guys," someone said behind them. They tuned to see Detective Gumshoe.

"Hello Detective," Phoenix said.

"You were expecting someone else?"

"Well if you put it that way, pal," Gumshoe said scratching his head. "Anyway I take it you're taking the guys case." Phoenix nodded. "Well the crime scene's over there."

"Thank you mister Scruffy Detective," Pearl said. Phoenix looked around the crime scene. He noticed a gun.

"I take it he was shot," Phoenix said looking up.

"Right in the middle of the chest," Gumshoe said sweating. "All I can say is that it was nice that it was a quick death." Gumshoe gave Phoenix the autopsy. Phoenix looked back down at the scene.

"Ew Nick," Maya said covering Pearl's eyes. "There's still some blood."

"I wouldn't call that some, Maya," Phoenix said looking back at the gun. "Is there any prints?"

"Just glove marks," Gumshoe stated.

"So why accuse Devin?" Phoenix asked.

"His gym clothes were covered in the victim's blood. Plus only his and the victim's locker were open." Phoenix nodded. "Plus we got a witness."

"Who?" Phoenix inquired.

"The janitor," Gumshoe said. "Mr. Janitor."

'I should've seen that coming,' Phoenix thought.

"He's in his closet, if you want to talk to him, Gumshoe stated.

"Ok thank you," Phoenix said heading toward the janitor's closet.

3:46

Janitor's closet

"It's a little cramped," Maya said opening the door.

"What do you expect," Phoenix mocked.

"May I remind you that I never went to college, or any school," Maya glowered. Phoenix apologized.

"Well I see who's the boss," someone said sarcastically. They turned to see a relatively good-looking man at the door.

"Hey I'm her boss," Phoenix said offended.

"Woah I thought janitors were older," Maya said pointing at the man. Phoenix sternly looked at her. "Sorry."

"Don't worry I'm not offended," Mr. Janitor replied. "It pays better than Mc. Donald's. Well just barley. But the hours are better and I am a vegetarian."

"Seems pretty good," Phoenix said a little impressed.

"I'm just doing this until some other jobs come up," Mr. Janitor said. "I'm planning to be an engineer so in this environment, it's almost as good."

"I hope you get to be an engineer," Maya said leaving. Phoenix pulled on her shirt. "Oh yeah the case."

"Oh I guess that's why you are here," Mr. Janitor said.

"Yeah we heard you were a witness," Phoenix said.

"Well it was the end of my shift and I was wondering around when I heard a big bang. I was stunned for a few minutes. I ran to the gym and found Jerry there. He was very weak. When I called 911 I saw a shadow moving. I ran after it into the men's locker room and I lost sight of him when I saw the lockers open."

"Seems pretty solid," Maya said disheartened.

"Well that's about it," Mr. Janitor said turning to leave.

"Hold It!" Phoenix shouted. Mr. Janitor turned around.

"Yes."

"One question," Phoenix exclaimed. "Why were you wandering around?" Mr. Janitor sweated.

*2 Psyche-Locks appear*

"I really have to get back to my shift," Mr. Janitor said running off.

"What happened Nick?" Maya asked putting her hand up to her mouth. "Was it a psyche-lock?" Phoenix nodded.

"We have a while before we solve this case," Phoenix said.

"Look Mr. Nick," Pearl said looking at the metal shelf. "It looks like a key."

"It's a key to the bathroom," Phoenix said inspecting it. "It's part of a key ring. Other keys include everything a janitor would need. He even has his car keys on it."

"Look Nick there's another key," Maya said picking it up. "It's for the room 203E."

"I remember that room," Phoenix said. "It's one of the science department rooms." 'But why would he have a specific room when he has a key to the whole building.'

"Look I'm a witch," Maya said riding a broomstick.

"Ah Maya that's not yours," Phoenix said putting the broom back.

"Sorry Nick, But now what do we do?"

"We go back to the scene of the crime," Phoenix pronounced.

4:36

Ivy League Gymnasium

"Woah Nick," Maya said. "The hoops are going down!"

"Well we believe that the victim was playing basketball, before he died," Gumshoe said. Maya screeched. "Sorry!"

"What makes you think that?" Phoenix said.

"The blood freckled ball for one," Gumshoe said looking up.

"Hey by the way," Maya said. "Who is the prosecutor?"

'Please be someone easy. Please be someone easy. Please be someone easy. Please be someone easy. Please be someone easy. Please be someone easy.' Phoenix wished.

"Ms. von Karma," Gumshoe answered.

"Dang it!" Phoenix unintentionally said.

*Crack*

"OW!" Phoenix turned around to see Franziska von Karma there whip in hand. "Did I say that out loud?"

"Yes," Franziska said pointing at Phoenix. "What's wrong with me being the prosecutor for the case."

*Crack! Crack! Crack!*

"Sorry Franziska," Phoenix said. Franziska huffed.

"Well either way you will a hard time pulling off a not guilty verdict," she smirked. "Devin's the only one who could've done it. And he has the perfect motive, don't ya think."

"But you don't have definite proof, that Devin did it, do you?" Phoenix said. Franziska lost her smirk.

"Well his dorm in just a five minute run, and he is quite the athlete," Franziska said. "So it wouldn't be so difficult to pull off." Phoenix bit his lip.

"You don't really think he would kill someone for a girl do you?" Pearl asked making puppy eyes. Franziska was a little nervous to answer.

"Teenagers are different from children little girl," Franziska said. Pearl looked lost in thought. "Anyway I look forward to facing you Phoenix Wright." Franziska curtsied and left the gym.

"At least she's more civil," Maya said trying to cheer Phoenix up.

"Yeah I guess so," Phoenix said. 'I guess I did enough investigating.'

"Oh poo. Someone got mud over here," Maya pouted.

"We can't clean it up Maya," Phoenix said looking at the shoe print. "Gumshoe did anyone look at the shoeprints.

"Yeah." Phoenix looked them over.

'That's odd they don't look like sneaker to me,' Phoenix thought. 'But I can't really tell."

"Nick," Maya said. Phoenix smiled.

"Let's go home Maya," Phoenix said. "We did enough investigating." Maya nodded.

"Goodie!" She shouted. "The next episode of the Steel Samurai is on at 5:30."