>>7047
"Well, we were all together. Everyone was still finishing lunch. Jessica, Eva, Hideyoshi, and George all remained in the dining room with me. It wasn't until Genji came down and told us of the horrifying events. Genji went with the other masters while I went to get you and Gohda."

>>7048
Genji simple lied about what happened and killed Kinzo himself. Kinzo and Genji had known each other for a long time, however there was something that was never told. Finally decided to tell Genji, Kinzo told him a secret that he had been hiding.
After learning said secret Genji lost his ever-clam composure and killed Kinzo in a fit or rage. Do to this he had no chance to prepare for a better alibi. However, he realized that he could easily lay the blame on Natsuhi since she was the one who made the dish Kinzo was about to eat.

>>7050
And how could Genji possibly hurt Kinzo? Where is the weapon? Where is the proof?
Remember these reds?
>>7026

>>7051
Obviously the "it looks like he was hit on the head" status of the body. It's not like he needs a weapon for that.He used his own hands.

>>7053
Kinzo's head injury was an accident as a result of his coughing fit.

>>7054
Genji punched Kinzo in the neck which caused the coughing fit.

>>7055
Genji did not punch Kinzo. He is not a boxer like Monsieur Moon Monarch!

He kicked him.

>>7057
Genji did not make any physical strikes at Kinzo

>>7058
Good. Well enough of that.

The plate, bowl eating utensils or what have to that Kinzo was eating from was poisoned.

>>7059
The bowl was not poisoned, the chopsticks were not poisoned, the spoon was not poisoned.

Kinzo is a man of particular taste, and as we known he tends to like western food. So much, that he'll even use them for an Asian dish. The fork was poisoned.

>>7063
Kinzo did not eat this lunch with a fork.

>>7064
Dang, and I was sure of that one.

Well might as well look around
Ask Genji each and every item placed in front of Kinzo before eating. Also check with Genji to find where these are normally stored and if any are missing.

>>7065
"Kinzo ate the same food as everyone else. He ate using a pair of chopsticks and spoon like everyone else. They are normally stored in the kitchen downstairs. I had to bring them all up to Kinzo. Obviously the items were all knocked over in Kinzo's choking fit and are all currently on the ground."

>>7066
Check to see if there are any missing or added items to the ones knocked over

>>7067
The items on the floor are a bowl, a pair of chopsticks, and a spoon.

Upon very close scrutiny, you also find a very, very small piece of what appears to be broken glass.

>>7068
Have Natsuhi pick up the piece of glass and show it to everyone.

"Notice how there is a shard of glass, but nothing broken in sight? What is missing from this scene? I'll tell you. The glass that Genji was about to supposedly pour a drink into. The glass is no where to be seen. In other words, why? If the glass fell and broke while Kinzo was having a fit, surely it would be left in the mess with all the other objects. So why is it missing?

The answer: that was the murder weapon. Kinzo's drink was poisoned!
In fear of the poison being discovered the culprit or accomplice cleaned up the evidence. However they missed a single tiny fragment, giving themselves away."

>>7073
At that instant the world began to regain its color. The frozen pieces once again moved. Natsuhi found herself back in the study, face to face with Eva once again.

"Well now, let's hear this theory madame murderess. And don't even think about trying to blame Gohda. If you cannot find a satisfactory answer I'll call the police over right away and have you arrested." Eva taunted.

>>7074
Have Natsuhi say:
"Before I answer you Eva, I have something to ask of Genji. Where is Kinzo's alcohol normally stored?"

"It is stored in the liquor cabinet in the kitchenette. Do you wish to inspect it?"

>>7076
Natsuhi will say:
"There is no need."
Have Natsuhi recall which servants are allowed to enter Kinzo's study.

>>7077
Natsuhi recalls that normally only those who are allowed to wear the crest of the one winged eagle may enter the study. That would be any of the orphans (-on names) and Genji.

>>7078
Natsuhi sighs and turns back to Eva.
"Unless the alcohol had been poisoned long before today, then I think Genji would be the most suspicious."

>>7079
"Mhm, I see... Pinning the blame on yet another servant. Isn't there supposed to be some rule against a servant being a novel's killer? Anyway, you're going to need explain further your case, it just isn't compelling as it stands. The glass could have been from your failed food preparing skills. Or heck it could even have been in the food prior to you adding them together."

>>7080
Natsuhi:
"So in other words you have given up on calling me a murderer? Those theories sound exactly what people call an accident.

Face it, the glass that normally would be here is gone. That is actual evidence compared to your wild claims."

>>7081
"What's this about a glass? Shouldn't all of grandfather's glasses be in the liquor cabinet where they belong?! Are you going to try to tell me that you're innocent because of a small shard of glass on the floor?"

>>7082
Natsuhi:
"You sound like you want us to check the glasses. If you want then go a head. If one is missing then more so for my case. If it isn't, then it could easily have been replaced. It won't help your case in the slightest."

>>7083
"And how exactly could they have been replaced? The culprit have had to prepare an extra glass of Father's handmade glassware. That is simply impossible. I'm sure looking in the cabinet can't do us any harm. There should be five glasses in the cabinet, correct?"

Upon searching the cabinet, it is discovered that there are in fact exactly five glass cups.

>>7084
Natsuhi:
"Oh really now? Five cups you say? And how exactly would you know the amount of cups Kinzo normally has kept?"

>>7085
"Hoh? Surely even an idiot like you could understand this one. Father was a man who was deliberate about everything he did. The number 5 is extremely important to occultists. The number represents the 5 books of Mosaic law, the 5 parts of the book of Psalms, the 5 points in a pentagram, the 5 wounds of Jesus Christ, the five pillars of Islam, the 5 daily prayers towards Mecca, the 5 Roman elements (if you include Ether), the 5 Chinese elements, heck you could even argue about poetic pentameter.

The number five has always been extremely important to humanity. There, have I made it easy enough for and idiot like you to understand?"

>>7086
Natsuhi:
"That's mere speculation. As long as we both lack evidence nether of us can prove our statements.

Check to see if all the cups are completely intact, or maybe see how much space is left in the cabinet. I'm sure Kinzo wouldn't have left any space.
I hear absinthe drinkers sometimes have a specific cup made just for it too.

While we are that maybe you should present any evidence, if you have any that is."

>>7087
*sigh* "I suppose you really won't admit your crime until the end will you? Fine then I'll go on further. The number 5 is clearly an important number. No matter what numerical system you use, it is always based on either 5s or 10s (in which case the five would be half of the base power). You can find this in any sort of numerals, from Roman to Arabic. The reason why numbers are always based on powers of five or ten is because of a person's digits. You have five fingers on each hand. Occam's razor, this is why the number five is important!"

>>7088
"Occam's razor? That long description wouldn't fall close to such an arbitrary theory. Regardless I thought of something else.

If it is in fact true that Kinzo always had 5 cups, that doesn't have to mean this shard came from one of them. Dr.Nanjo or someone else could have gotten Kinzo another special glass as a present."

>>7089
"If I may but in for a second, I wish to explain further. The late master did not keep any glassware in the room save for his beakers and these cups. Those beakers and these 5 cups are all undamaged.

>>7090
Natsuhi:
"Thank you Genji. However That doesn't excluded the possibility that another glass was used."

>>7091
"While I may not be able to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, I can't allow you to get away with this devil's proof. Besides, Dr. Nanjo isn't here on the island. How could father have a cup as a gift from a man who isn't here? Grandfather did not store any cups in this room other than the ones in the liquor cabinet anyways!"

>>7092
Natsuhi:
"Who says the cup was ever stored here? It could have easily been brought to the island the last time Dr.Nanjo or who ever brought it was here. Then today Kinzo decided he wanted to use it, so only then did it enter this room."

>>7093
"Aren't we just running in circles here?! Between the devil's proof and blaming Genji I feel like you haven't proven anything at all!"

Genji butts in "Indeed, it is rather troublesome that I be blamed for this. I was the only one who has entered or exited the study today until after lunch. I did not bring any glassware into or out of the room."

Eva goes on, "Do you see now? Unless you can prove this set of cups should have 6 instead of 5, there's no way that glass sharp could be there except by your hand, willing or not."

>>7095
"Your one to talk about Devil's proofs. Your theories are based solely on them.

Besides, who ever said it was Genji who brought the glass in?
It was Kinzo himself!"

>>7096
"But Kinzo didn't leave his study today. By definition of "storing" the glass would have had to have come into the room today, otherwise it would have been stored overnight."

>>7098
Natsuhi:
"It's simple really. See the window behind us? It's open. A perfect place for something to enter through don't you think? Kinzo never even needed to leave his study in the first place!"

>>7099
A loud sound fills the room. Before Natsuhi even has time to react, she is overcome with a sharp, searing pain in the back of her torso. Being so close to the truth, it is tragic that Natsuhi can only fall to the ground. She cannot even muster the strength to turn around to see who her assailant is. It is not but the greatest irony that she can only confirm the innocence of a single person, Eva who was in front of her the entire time.



As it turns out, CYOA stories have good ends and bad ends...

>>7100

>>7100
I'm not going to actually be kicking you out of the game... just not sure what to do from here with the detectives of route 1

Potential choices:
1. Put you into route 2's team
2. Make a route 3
3. Skip over this event to end game (like in Kinjo's 3rd fangame)

>>7102
What the heckdid just happen here

>>7102
Welp. Looks like Ozaki didn't need my help here.
Seeing as he did pretty much all the work, I'll let him decide how we move on.

>>7104
Ya, sorry about that. That's part of the reason why I feel it would be unfair to just end it right here and curse you because of Ozaki's actions.

>>7104
To be honest, I was going to let you decided since I took all the fun.

Don't know about you, but I like the idea of a third route, since two routes going at the same time was interesting.

Very well, it's decided.
Rudolf, would you be so kind as to weave us another mystery?