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<caption>The Master Likes A Mystery<br> Episode 9</caption>
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{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“It appears to be a handkerchief. Shall we take it to the police box?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“No need for that. There’s something embroidered on it. It seems to belong to the daughter of the Kusanagi family.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Very well, let’s deliver it to her later.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“We might as well deliver it now. I dare say she dropped it just recently.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“How do you know that?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It’s not dirty, and it’s still fragrant. It’s not so strange if it had been blown away by accident on a windy day like today.” }}
{{Line|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Miss Kusanagi’s mind would be at peace the sooner we deliver it, no?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“That is what you say, however you simply wish to meet the young miss, do you not?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Would you stop implying that there’s an ulterior motive to my kindness?” }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(The play begins with Shiki and Sagishima picking up a handkerchief during their stroll, and then going to return it to the owner. There, they discover the body of a young woman...)}}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“That person on the ground — is that Miss Kusanagi?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Shiki-sama, please stand back.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Call for a doctor at once——”}}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I’m afraid it’s too late.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“She’s dead.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Homare-san’s Sagishima has changed. Even though he acts indifferently, you can still feel his concern for Shiki.) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(And Hisoka-san’s Shiki looks relaxed even though Sagishima is standing behind him.) }}
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{{Line|character=Nakatsu|border=Tasuku|dialogue=“I’m Nakatsu Keiji, the one in charge of this case.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Detective Nakatsu?”<ref>Keiji also means detective but in different kanji, so it sounds like Nakatsu calls himself ‘Detective Nakatsu’ in his introduction</ref> }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“My lord, detectives typically do not introduce themselves as Detective such-and-such.” }}
{{Line|character=Nakatsu|border=Tasuku|dialogue=“Keiji is my name.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Detective Nakatsu Keiji. It’s almost as if you were born to be a detective.” }}
{{Line|character=Nakatsu|border=Tasuku|dialogue=“I’m often told that.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Tasuku-san’s role as the detective really suits him. He’s good at whatever he does, but since he has a minor role this time, he seems relaxed and playful.) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Maybe it’s because the lead actor and the co-lead are strong, but you can tell that he’s enjoying his role without worries.) }}
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{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Sagishima, investigate Miss Kusanagi’s interpersonal relationships at once.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Shiki-sama, you have a bad penchant for meddling in other people’s affairs.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“I’m suspected as the culprit who murdered the count’s daughter. I can’t stay quiet.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Who would be so insolent as to suspect you, Shiki-sama?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Even a dog would notice if it’s being tailed by a detective around the clock.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“To think that a dog would be outwitted by Shiki-sama... That is unfortunate.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What do you mean by that?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Oh, no, it’s nothing.” }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(According to Sagishima’s investigations, two people stand out as suspects: Miss Kusanagi’s brother, Shizuma, and Miss Kusanagi’s fiancé, Soma Keiichi...) }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“My sister was not the type to incur ill will. She was an intelligent, good-natured young woman loved by everyone.” }}
{{Line|border=Azuma|dialogue=“How could something like this have happened to her...” }}
{{Line|character=Audience A|border=Other|dialogue=Huh? Azuma-san’s hair—— }}
{{Line|character=Audience B|border=Other|dialogue=You’re right. It’s short...! }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Ohh, they’re surprised! Yuki-kun’s strategy succeeded.) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Shizuma’s gloom over losing his sister suits Azuma-san well.) }}
{{Line|character=Keiichi|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“As a fiancé, she was the perfect woman; I couldn’t have wished for more. I was not worthy to be her partner.” }}
{{Line|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“She showed me her smile when we met for the ceremonial preparations just a few days ago, and now...” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Keiichi is a pleasant-looking young man. Tsumugi-san’s pleasant personality is really coming through.) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(No matter how you look at it, neither of the two suspects look like they would be the culprit...) }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“I’ve figured out who the culprit is.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Oh? Who is it?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It’s you, Sagishima.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I wish to hear your reason.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“The person least suspected by the detective turns out to be the culprit. It’s a cliché.”}}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Is that so? There is nothing that I can do now that I’ve been exposed. Thank you for taking care of me all these years. I shall take my leave.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It was a joke. Don’t take it seriously.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I would be troubled if you treat me as a murderer for a mere joke.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Unable to narrow down the culprit, Shiki unexpectedly gets along with Shizuma, and they deepen their friendship...) }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“Chance encounters happen in the most unexpected places; don’t you think so?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Indeed. I feel like we’re going to be good friends.” }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(One day, Shiki receives a threat letter, and ominous things begin to happen.) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(At the same time, Sagishima discovers that Soma Keiichi was being intimate with other women besides Miss Kusanagi...) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Despite Sagishima’s opposition, Shiki lays a trap for the sender of the threat letter...) }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“You were completely caught in the trap. Were you the one who wrote the threat letter, Soma Keiichi?” }}
{{Line|character=Keiichi|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“Gh...” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Now why would Miss Kusanagi’s fiancé threaten Shiki-sama?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Is it not obvious? That’s because he was the one who murdered Miss Kusanagi.” }}
{{Line|character=Keiichi|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“You’re wrong! I didn’t kill her!” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What? Then why did you threaten me?” }}
{{Line|character=Keiichi|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“I’d be in trouble if Kusanagi-sama finds out about my relations with women.” }}
{{Line|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“Kusanagi-sama promised that he would give me aid even after her death.” }}
{{Line|border=Tsumugi|dialogue=“There is no way I would let something like this ruin that for me——” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What a greedy man. You should be ashamed of yourself.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Keiichi’s true nature when you remove his mask of a pleasant young man is just what you’d expect. It’s not showy at all, but his selfishness and cowardice are really coming to light.) }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Just as Keiichi said, they couldn’t uncover any proof that Keiichi murdered Miss Kusanagi. And so the case goes back to square one...) }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“That is an unusual book you’re reading.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Kusanagi-kun lent it to me. He’s quite an interesting fellow.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I am most glad that you’ve found a friend you can get along with. Shall we cease our search for the culprit?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Why would it come down to that? Of course we’re not stopping it.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Very well.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Immediately after Sagishima’s words laced with meaning...) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Shiki notices that the bookmark inserted in the book Shizuma lent him has a fragrance similar to the scent of Miss Kusanagi’s handkerchief.) }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“That can’t be... The one who murdered Miss Kusanagi is...” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“What are you so taken aback for? If Soma Keiichi was not the culprit, then there is only one suspect left.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“But...” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“This is why I inquired if you would like to cease our search for the culprit. Even a dog would outwit you, Shiki-sama.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What did you say?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“*cough*. Well? What do you intend to do?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Of course, I’m going to ascertain the truth directly.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Is that so? Well, that must be what he’s hoping for as well.” }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Shiki meets with Shizuma under the pretense of returning his book... Shizuma looks as composed as he always does.) }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“How was it?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It was quite interesting. It’s the first book I’ve read from this author, but I think I’ll read their other works as well.” }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“I can lend it to you again if it was to your liking.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“By the way, did you perfume this bookmark? It gives off a nice scent.” }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“...Yes, it’s the smell of incense.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“...I see. It’s a nice scent. It smells quite familiar — do you use this scent anywhere else?” }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“No, it’s a scent we had especially mixed for use in the study. I can give some to you if you’d like.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“...Thank you. However, that seems difficult.” }}
{{Line|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It was you... the one who murdered Miss Kusanagi.” }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“...” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Shiki points out the matter regarding the scent to Shizuma, whose expression doesn’t show a hint of surprise. Shizuma truthfully confesses to his crime...) }}
{{Line|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Azuma-san’s Shizuma shows a gentleness and composure unthinkable of a criminal. This kind of acting is unique to Azuma-san.) }}
{{Line|character=Shizuma|border=Azuma|dialogue=“You were my only miscalculation, Shiki-san.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What a shame. I thought we could become good friends.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(Shizuma smiles wistfully... What incredible presence.) }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Are you truly fine with this, Shiki-sama?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“Of course.” }}
{{Line|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“But for things to turn out like this... Miss Kusanagi must have felt remorseful as well.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I wonder about that.” }}
{{Line|border=Homare|dialogue=“Miss Kusanagi’s corpse showed no traces of resistance.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What does that mean?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Kusanagi Shizuma may have lied about quarreling with his sister.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“You mean to say that Kusanagi Shizuma made a surprise attack to murder her?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“She was stabbed from the front. Of course it could not have been a surprise attack.” }}
{{Line|border=Homare|dialogue=“Meaning that Miss Kusanagi may have accepted the fact that Kusanagi Shizuma was going to kill her. I cannot think of any other possibility.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“She accepted that he was going to kill her? But why?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Well, who knows. As they say, ‘dead men tell no tales.’” }}
{{Line|border=Homare|dialogue=“However, Miss Kusanagi seemed to have been a clever woman. I can’t imagine she was unaware of Soma Keiichi’s real nature.” }}
{{Line|border=Homare|dialogue=“Perhaps she chose to be killed by her beloved older brother, instead of be wed to a man she did not desire.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“I don’t understand.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“I expect no less from Shiki-sama. Even a dog would—— No, never mind. It’s nothing.” }}
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{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(It’s the final scene after they’ve solved the case safely...) }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“...What a windy day.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“Shiki-sama, your gloves are going to get blown away.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It had also been this windy that day too. Perhaps I was summoned unexpectedly by Miss Kusanagi that day.” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“You will catch a cold. Let’s head inside.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(The way Sagishima’s movements show concern for Shiki is like second-nature. Shiki is also entrusting himself to Sagishima with ease, showing his trust towards him...) }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“...But well, you know what they say about fools catching colds.”<ref> There’s a Japanese saying that goes ‘Idiots don’t catch colds’</ref> }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“...” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“...Are you quite all right?” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“What?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“You seemed more hurt than expected... No, I’m sorry. That was impudent of me.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(It’s an adlib. It’s oozing of their usual relationship.) }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“It’s quite disturbing for you to be showing concern. What on earth are you thinking?” }}
{{Line|character=Sagishima|border=Homare|dialogue=“...It appears that I am fond of Shiki-sama more than I thought.” }}
{{Line|character=Shiki|border=Hisoka|dialogue=“...What a strange fellow.” }}
{{Line|character=Izumi|border=Izumi|dialogue=(The play ends with Shiki and Sagishima smiling faintly——)<ref>‘Just because her handkerchief smelled like the incense in the study doesn’t mean that he killed her, she could’ve just happened to be in the study’ I DON’T KNOW EITHER. The only explanation I can think of is that the study may have been for Shizuma’s private use. But then again, 書斎 can also be translated to library, so... IDK</ref>}}
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