Shuichi Saihara and Kyouko Kirigiri are working on the case of the "phantom thief." Apparently, the suspect is a male with purple hair and pale skin. He also wears a costume while performing his heists.
"This is a very puzzling case indeed..." Though her words may make her sound confused, a sly smile played on Kyouko's pale face, her lavender eyes glint with interest. "What do you think, Saihara-san?"
"I think we should look more into this." He says. "The setting and the costumes are all so strange.. Any other evidence you found?" Kyouko nods.
She beings shuffling through evidence until she pulls something out. "We do have this." She waves a red card in front of his face. "It's the thief's calling card of sorts. It'll let us know which place he decides to hit next." Kyouko holds it out to him so that he could examine the card's features.
He takes the card and stares at it for some time. "I don't know... But I think your theory might be right, Kiri." Shuichi smiles. "This definitely confirms my theory on the heists all being themed. But where was the inspiration sprung from?"
"Ah, do you think perhaps if we investigate the motive we will find the culprit? Interesting way of thinking, Saihara-san. Maybe you will crack this case after all..." The same sly smile plays her face once more, her arms crossed.
"Err, thanks." Shuichi says. "Is that... really all the evidence we have on them?"
She nods sadly. "Yes, unfortunately. Not very much to go off on, but according to the address on the calling card, that's where he's hitting next. Although, we might be wrong. They are still running the address through until we find the results."
Shuichi looks back at the card. (AbanWhouse) 566 732 - Jewl was read at the bottom. "Aban... W... house? Jewl? What's that mean?"
"Well, considering the culprit likes to steal rare artifacts, Jewl might mean jewel. As for that strange word, we have no clue so far besides the words 'house'."
"Right..."
"Take it with you if you want. Maybe you can crack it." Kyouko says.
Shuichi scratches his head with his available hand. "Umm, I don't think we're allowed to take evidence with us, though."
"What do you plan on doing, then? Snapping a photo of it? Copying it? Staying here all night and all day? I'm genuinely curious." Kyouko's expression did seem like she was genuinely curious, however, which was strange considering that it was a real stupid question.
"I guess the most reasonable is taking a photo of it. Wait, we're allowed to do that, right?" He asks.
Kyouko sighs, shaking her head. "Do you honestly not know the law? That's bad considering you're supposed to be a detective... What's more? You and I share the talent as the Ultimate Detectives."
"Yeah, it's illegal." Shuichi tosses the card back into the pile. "So, we are all done for today, right?"
Kyouko nods. "Yes, we are." She says with a frown. "I'm almost late for a meeting with my two friends, so it's a good thing as well. See you tomorrow, Saihara-san." Kyouko then leaves without a word.
Shuichi glances back at the card. "Whouse? Aban? A ban w house. A ban?" He shakes his head in annoyance. "Dammit... the answer seems so obvious, yet I just can't... Tch, whatever." Shuichi follows after, leaving the workplace.
But it would be a lie to say he didn't have the thought of the strange message on his mind.
Ouma's love suite event is basically Persona Five but gay. Also, this story has more to it then just the phantom thief. After that case is solved, Shuichi can move onto to the next case or whatever.
