Before Ryuto could finish speaking, he was abruptly embraced by someone.

"Ah..."

Ryuto couldn't help but let out a scream, but the person didn't pay attention, instead speaking happily.

"Just as I thought, darling, you're amazing."

"I told you it was just a coincidence..."

However, it seemed like the other person didn't listen.

At that moment, Arashikaze Manami approached again, continuing their conversation from earlier.

"And, Katsuragi, you have the title of 'Modern-day Holmes,' your arrest rate has always been 100%, you know."

"..."

So impressive, I remember that Holmes is the god of deduction.

Upon hearing this, Katsuragi Rie looked helpless.

"Arashikaze President, that's in the past."

"The past?"

"Yes, Arashikaze President should have heard about what happened at the police station on September 2nd."

Upon hearing this, Arashikaze Manami rested her chin on her right hand and thought for a moment.

"So, there was indeed something like that? Is there a problem?"

"Actually, I was involved in the security that day, even though it was just a coincidence..."

Upon hearing this, it seemed like Arashikaze Manami understood something.

"Could it be that, Katsuragi, you let the criminal escape that day?"

"Although I don't want to admit it, that's what happened in the end."

"It's really hard to believe, is it because Katsuragi wasn't feeling well that day? Although the possibility is small."

To this, Katsuragi Rie simply closed her eyes and shook her head.

"No, my condition was not bad that day. On the contrary, you could say my condition was quite good."

"Then how did this result happen?"

Arashikaze Manami expressed her confusion at Katsuragi Rie's answer.

"It's nothing, the criminal was just more skilled, so in the end, they managed to escape."

"It's truly rare to see Katsuragi admit defeat. Also, it's the first time I've seen Katsuragi, you, in such a state."

Hmm...

As the two were talking, Ryuto beside them fell into contemplation.

The police station? Why does it sound so familiar?

Just then, Katsuragi Rie spoke again.

"But, although we don't know the criminal's appearance, we finally know their name."

"Their name?"

"Yes, the criminal refers to themselves as 'Dark Men.'"

"Ha..."

Upon hearing this, Ryuto almost, no, he did spit it out.

"Hmm? Amagi Junior, is it because the dizziness prevention effect wore off?"

"No, it's nothing..."

Ryuto said, waving his hand with a hint of panic.

Though he appeared calm on the surface, turmoil brewed within him.

So this woman is the one who wanted to catch me in the sewer that day. No wonder her voice sounds so familiar. The more I think about it, the more it feels like her, and it's really a small world after all.

What the hell is going on?

At that moment, Arashikaze Manami seemed to remember something and clapped her hands meaningfully.

"So, it seems that Katsuragi once again lost. Last time, he lost to that 'Dark Men,' and this time, he lost to Amagi underclassman in the school theft incident. It's quite rare to see consecutive losses like this."

"Ha..."

Ryuto couldn't help but burst out laughing. However, before anyone could speak again, Ryuto calmly waved his hand, indicating that it was no big deal.

Oh my god... This is really unfortunate. Why do such coincidences always happen?

Just as Ryuto was feeling full of regret, Reimi Katsuragi approached once again.

"So, I really admire Amagi-kun. The deduction just now was impeccable," Reimi said.

"No, it was just a coincidence," Ryuto quickly shook his head. However, Reimi suddenly brought up another topic.

"But, it's quite a coincidence," she said.

"?"

Seeing Ryuto's confusion, Reimi continued.

"I remember Tsuchimikado and Amagi being quite close, right?"

"Oh, you mean Hiyori. Well, she's just a distant relative," Ryuto replied.

"And I think I noticed that Tsuchimikado can conjure a longsword," Reimi added.

"Well, yes, that's true. Is there a problem?"

After all, it's not really a secret.

"No, not really. It's just that one of the two people who invaded the police station on September 2nd also uses a longsword. It's just something to think about..."

Reimi said, her words filled with meaning.

"How coincidental," Ryuto chuckled.