Chapter 1 - The Journalist
Disclaimer: This fanfiction is inspired by Hitoshizuku-Yama's song "Phantom Thief f's Scenario ~Mystery of the Missing Diamond~" I do not own any of the characters
Word says, the infamous phantom thief was coming up with another plan, a fabulous show one would say. The public was quite curious about this upcoming crime, for this town has seen enough of the works of this phantom thief. I must say, whoever this person is, they are a brilliant one, sending this invitation out to every passenger that will be boarding the ship, from first class to the third class, the commotion was riled up. As a journalist that has just started out, I have to be the one to first report about this, with my camera, I will be first one to catch the glimpse of this so called phantom thief that everybody has been talking about for the past week.
Today was the day for the ship to board, for some reasons, I was able to get a last minute ticket to go onto the ship, so easily too. My boss has too much enemies, other journalists that seems to be far more successful than we were able to be the past few years, and yet, we just couldn't seem to catch even if we write the same news each day, we just, always seem to be the old news to the public. However many times we hope to catch up to the other journalists, we just never seem to have luck on our side.
However, this time seems to be different, no matter how hard the other news reporters tried to get their hands on a ticket, they seem to have no success. Even the wealthiest company in town used fame and money hoping to bribe for a ticket, but there was no chance to compete against the public, to which I think only wanted this ride to see the Phantom Thief. But me? I happened to get the ticket, on my first try at that. All of this.. Seems.. Surreal..
I tightened the black ribbons in my long teal hair as I stared into the mirror, I couldn't understand why my boss chose me to go out of the entire crew, I have only started this job last month, but I didn't complain. Not everyone was able to have an opportunity as I did, being able to witness a phantom crime with my own eyes? It's so rare that this ship ticket can be the ticket to our company's success. I grabbed onto my camera as I wrapped the string around my neck, guaranteeing it support so the camera wouldn't drop so easily, I was so excited last night, I filled my bag with more camera usages rather than actual clothes. It didn't matter to me what I looked like, what's most important was to capture everything I see on this ship. It's time to go then, Are You Ready?
When I have arrived at the port, there was more people than I have expected to be at the line, waiting to sign themselves in, or the wealthier passengers, handing their luggages to the employees of the ship. I had no time to stand in awe, but I couldn't help but realize how nice the wind fees as it make my hair fly. The tealness of my hair seems to match the ocean blue, it's funny how I never seem to notice how beautiful the outside world is. The beautiful glistening blue sea reflecting onto the large ship's metal protector, everything seems to be shining. I caught myself staring off into the blink before snapping out of it, what am I doing no, I should be using this time to capture every little detail on this port.
Grabbing onto my camera, I turn it on before facing it towards the ship, S.S Fantastic. The steel beauty was huge, it almost filled up the entire port if it was built any larger, but listening to the public's conversation, it doesn't seem like they care much for the beauty of the ship. But rather, they were more excited for the crime, for the phantom thief to steal the Diamond of Happiness. The talking was getting annoying for me, I wouldn't stand the bickering and the gossiping as I made my face scrunch up, it was quite ridiculous to how people could talk this much. As I started to move my camera to the entrance of the ship I caught the auctioneer stepping off the ship.
He had such luster and silky like purple hair that was tie down with a dark violet ribbon that rests on his shoulder, his lovely white suit made him stand out as it suits his purple hair. However, his face.. He looks like he was in a rush as his face looks panicked while staring at his watch, perhaps he has forgotten something? I clicked on the capture button as I watch the photo save in my camera. I randomly moved my camera in another direction before catching another person in the lens of my camera, the mechanic of the of the ship should be here a few hours before passengers board, I guess she barely arrived on time as her face looks tired and emotionless. She surely didn't seem to care much as she has on a white tank top and easy black pants, you could almost tell she works in the ship rather than a passenger. However her log pale blonde hair.. the way it shines and it looks.. It's quite amazing to how it looks compared to the way she's dress for her job. Either ways, I took a picture of her as it saves onto my camera.
I heard coughing from behind me before I quickly turn my camera to face where the sound came from, a policewoman and a sickly looking businessman next to her. I didn't expect to see the police here, the ship captain didn't seem to be bothered with the phantom thief's treat and invitation, I guess even he would be paranoid. Having a police around might ease the passengers on the ship, but only one police? I would be expecting to see a team, but one? That does seem quite surprising. The police woman looks young, younger than me, she has these stunning blue eyes and that short blonde hair. If she didn't have the uniform on her, one might even think that she's another passenger. I caught a picture of her escorting the businessman onto the ship as they check in, I guess even on a trip like this, the police still can't ease the stern look on their faces. But her eyes, she wasn't paying attention to the businessman, instead she was looking behind her.
I moved my camera a little over to the right, that's when I saw it, a mafia member on the docks of the port? It couldn't be that he was here to steal the diamond too? I would suppose everyone has to keep an eye on him, he would be considered the most dangerous passenger even if the phantom thief didn't come along. I took a quick picture to make sure that I remember his face. He has his blonde hair combed back, but you can still see the small pieces straying out, it's funny, how he looks almost identical to the police woman. Just looking at him makes me feel a little unnerved myself, so I tried to avert my eyes away before putting down my camera. I made my way towards the booth that's placed in front of the port to which a man was standing there, a moody, tired look stuck to his face.
"Name and ticket please?" The man looked at me with a scowl on his face, I felt bad, he must be having quite a long day with the amount of people. I wouldn't blame him, I had my fair share of annoying customers. Instead of scowling back, I flashes him a big smile as I handed him my ticket, feeling quite confident myself.
"Hatsune Miku, a newbie journalist!"
"All my cards will be in order now.." Ten cards slammed down onto the table as a great shadow hovers before the cards, a long tall hat resting right next to the cards as a low chuckle was released from the figure, the creaking of movement barely audible in the background as the table rocked gently along with the ship. In one of the cards, a picture of a journalist, her long teal hair standing out from all the other cards. "Let's start this game now.. Shall we?"