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The clock ticked relentlessly, the seconds slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Ranpo and you found yourselves in a race against time, with only twenty-four hours remaining to solve the case that had consumed your lives for months, and to also prove to Makoto Tanaka that you weren't just amateur detectives trying to make a name for yourselves by attempting to solve an impossible case. But as the minutes turned into hours, desperation settled in. You were nowhere near finding the breakthrough you needed.
You had not heard from Ranpo all day. Ever since the two of you returned from your eventful trip to Kyoto, he had been inexplicably absent, leaving you in a state of confusion and worry. Phone calls went unanswered, messages were left hanging in the void of cyberspace, and every avenue of communication seemed closed off.
The apartment, once a hub of activity, now felt desolate and abandoned. Files and documents lay strewn across the desk, remnants of countless dead-end leads. The room exuded an air of gloom, the only sound the distant hum of the city outside. As the day continued with nothing from Ranpo, your concern reached its peak. Unable to bear the silence any longer, you decided to seek help from the only other person who might have insight into Ranpo's whereabouts; Edgar Allan Poe.
The café you chose to meet in was a quaint little haven tucked away from the bustling streets. Its warm lighting and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee embraced you as you stepped inside. You scanned the room, your eyes quickly finding Poe sitting at a corner table, lost in his thoughts.
Approaching him, your voice quivered with a mix of worry and frustration. "Poe, have you heard from Ranpo? He's been missing all day, and I'm starting to worry."
Poe looked up, concern etched on his face. "No, I haven't seen him either. It's unlike Ranpo to disappear like this, especially during a crucial time like now. I share your concerns."
You sank into the seat opposite Poe, a whirlwind of emotions stirring within you. The weight of the unsolved case bore down heavily, its complexity becoming more daunting with each passing minute. The clock was ticking relentlessly, and you needed Ranpo's brilliant mind to unravel the truth.
Poe's eyes met yours, a shared determination gleaming within them. "We can't let this setback deter us," Poe said firmly. "We need to find Ranpo and solve this case together. Let's brainstorm, retrace our steps, and consider every angle. Perhaps there's something you've overlooked."
You nodded, your heart filled with renewed hope. Despite the looming deadline, you knew that you couldn't give up. You would do whatever it took to track down your missing partner and uncover the truth hidden in the depths of the mystery.
As the café buzzed with activity around you, you and Poe delved into a brainstorming session. You analysed every clue, reexamined the evidence, and retraced the investigation's twists and turns. Ideas sparked and merged, forming a web of possibilities.
