The path to the truth: Male Reader X Naoto

Stalking Kanji

May 16

After school

"The ones who were on last night, it was definitely Kanji and Cal." Chie said

"Kanji Tatsumi Huh? He definitely didn't look like the social type." Yosuke said

"Now there's an understatement. Isn't he really scary? Didn't you see the news special the other day?" Chie asked

"Yeah I saw it." Yosuke said

"You mean the special on Biker Gangs? I watched it too. He wasn't like that when he was younger though." Yukiko said

"You know him Yukiko?" Chie asked

"Uh huh. But we haven't talked to each other in a long time. His family runs a textile shop, and we've been a customer of theirs for many years. So I speak with Kanji kun's mother from time to time. Oh why don't we go there now! We might be able to talk to him in person!" Yukiko said

"Sounds good. At the very least we can ask if anything strange has come up recently. I wouldn't want to run into him in a dark alley, but I'm pretty sure he won't fly off the handle at his family's store." Chie said

"Alright, then let's get going." Yosuke said

"I'll pass." I said

"Why?" Yu asked

"You've seen how Kanji is, do you really think putting him and I in the same room together would be a good idea?" I asked. "Besides, we need to investigate on Cal's end too."

"Right, but, you're the only one who'd be able to do that." Yu said

"Right you are." I said before walking out.

Yu's POV

We headed over to the textile shop. There was an old lady, and (Naoto) a slender young man with blue hair inside.

"Hello." Yukiko said

"Ah, Yuki chan. It's so nice to see you." The owner said

"Well then, if you'll excuse me mam." The man said

"I'm sorry that I couldn't help more."

"It's alright, you've given me plenty to think about. Thank you." He said before walking out.

"What's up with him? Weirdo." Yosuke said

"I 'unno, never seen him before." Chie said

"Yuki chan, you're as lovely as always. Your features are starting to remind me of your mother when she was young. How can I help you today? Are you out shopping with your friends?"

"Oh, um well, actually.."

We started talking to her and asking about Kanji. Chie noticed something over on a table.

"Hey, this scarf. I've seen this somewhere before." Chie said

"Huh? Oh you're right, where was that?" Yosuke said

"Oh! It was that place! Inside the TV!" Chie said

"That's right! That room with those faceless posters! Then, it's that announcer's." Yosuke said

"Are you acquaintances of Ms. Yamano?"

"Uh, well kinda. Um, did Ms. Yamano happen to have a scarf like this?" Yosuke asked

"Yes, it was a special order she placed. She actually ordered a pair, but in the end, she only ended up wanting the women's scarf. It left us with no choice but to sell this one separately."

"Oh man, there IS a connection to the first case! What are we gonna do?" Chie asked

"H-How should I know?" Yosuke asked