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11:18 P.M. \ Overcast

Rhodes Island Landship, Operator Dorms

If you don't hurry up already, Midnight, I'm going by myself.

Give me just another minute. I'm almost done. If you have to burn the midnight oil, wouldn't you rather share the time with the finest Midnight?

I'd rather get a new partner.

Hey, your terminal's ringing.

Looks like Orchid is too eager to see me. Mind taking it for me?

Hell no. My hands are full of comics.

Well, then, prepare yourself for the majestic sight of my soaking wet body. Aren't you delighted you get to enjoy it for free?

Midnight, this is a private voice message for you. Transfer complete. The message will begin automatically in three seconds—

Yoru-kun... did you get the letter I sent you? I... We don't know where you are right now, but it's been more than six months...

They said they found a way to contact you, so I thought I would give it another try. I only hope it reaches you in time...

Ever since I sent my last letter, your father's health has worsened, day by day. Now it's hard for him to even get out of bed...

He... He's been staring out at the garden a lot. I think he might be waiting for a Messenger to come... He keeps telling me not to contact you, but I think it might be his last wish...

Please, Yoru-kun, could you...

...*cough*, *cough*.

You're getting all your hair water on my comic.

I let my hair air-dry once in a while. It really brings out my charm.

You sure about that?

Of course. I know how to take care of looks.

What I'm saying is, you sure you don't want to hear the rest of the message?

I don't understand a lick of Higashinese, but still...

I thought you were waiting for me to head out? I couldn't bear to take another minute, as soon as I realized I was keeping my beloved partner waiting outside in the cold.

That's not what you said just now when you took your shower.

Whatever, we have a long night ahead of us and we aren't getting out of it. If you're ready, then let's get going.

I thought you would be on the road by now.

Who do you think slowed us down?

Good evening, Orchid. It may be late, but your makeup is perfect as always. Even the moonlight out the window looks all the more alluring, much thanks to you.

You haven't forgotten what I told you last time, have you?

I'll be deducting any time you spend talking nonsense instead of working from your overtime pay. In other words, if you want to see your paycheck for tonight's mission, you'd better stop talking now.

Oh, Orchid, why so serious? The only thing that has ever been on my mind is helping lift the weight off your shoulders. Money means nothing to me.

Have you read the mission briefing?

There's a young man missing nearby. Our job's to find him.

You, Midnight?

Understood. We're chasing a young man lost in the shades of evening.

Worry not, Orchid. No one escapes my charm. With me on the job, I am sure he too will...

His parents suspect he was kidnapped by local gangsters.

Oh?

If it's a kidnapping case on our hands, that's easy.

Remember not to make a ruckus. I already have enough reports to take care of.

If the boy's parents didn't have dealings with Rhodes Island, this wouldn't have been our mess at all.

Very well, my dear leader. We need only keep a low profile, right?

Although my aura can hardly be shrouded by any environment or circumstance, I accept this challenge. I am not one to give you a tough time.

As long as you get the gist. Now go. Be quick about it.

Right, Midnight—

Yes?

I saw a Messenger just now with an urgent message for you from Higashi. Did you get it?

If you have something more urgent, I can ask Catapult to take the mission.

Oh, Orchid, how moving. You are as considerate as a saint, and your thoughts alone are enough to move me to tears...

Get to the point. Do you need Catapult to take this or not?

...But I am not planning to let some trivial matters from back home affect our important work.

Good. Stay in contact, then.

Ugh, you sure you're fine?

My, even you are concerned about me tonight. Looks like my sincere smile has finally melted your hearts!

Yeah, sure. I'm just disappointed. I almost got a different partner.

Jeremy? Is that you? What are you doing here? Didn't you say you wouldn't be coming back for the foresee—

Oh lovely lady, don't move. Please.

W-Who are you people?

We are looking for the 'Jeremy' you speak of.

I... I don't know where he is. I already told the cops as much this afternoon...

We are no mere police.

What?! Then... Who are you?

My lady, your friend was kidnapped by a few menacing-looking gangsters. That's what you told his parents, am I correct?

Erm... yes.

In that case, please take a look at the Reproba man off to the side behind you.

Have you noticed his gaze? Does he seem fearsome to you?

D-Dear God! No way, you don't mean... you are...

Shh.

That's right. We are exactly who you think we are.

Those in our line of work will always own up to what we have done, but I'm afraid if someone tries to pin on us something we haven't done—

Jeremy is at the Iron Mine pub down on the corner of 18th Street!!!

I... I told you everything... I should never have lied for him... Please, I'm so sorry. Please don't hurt me... *sobs*...

And that's settled.

The target's hanging at the pub unharmed. No one kidnapped him; he ran away from home. Aren't you absolutely stunned? I have a fine pair of eyes that never fails to see right through a girl.

And what was that hand signal or whatever? Were you trying to tell me to get ready to fight?

Look at you. How am I to do harm to a lovely lady like her? You need only to leave these matters to me and my fabulous acting.

And here I thought it was my weapon that did the trick.

Oh, my darling partner. After my countless demonstrations, how do you still fail to understand?

More often than not, words are more effective than violence.

One more pint? No. One pint isn't enough. Give me a dozen!

Now that I've got all that weight off my shoulders, I'm drinking till I drop!

Stinking old man. He keeps making me study... What does he know?!

I wanna make music. I'll be the hottest musician in this pub, and I'll have concerts all the way over in Siesta!

(Claps)

Who... Who are you?

Hey, we're looking for...

We're searching for the most eurythmic sound there is.

Perhaps you'll grant me, a connoisseur of music, the chance to buy a drink for the man who will become the hottest musician to ever visit this pub?

Ha, hahaha...! Hell yeah! You've got a good eye!

Often am I told I have a particularly fine eye for beauty, but the truth is that my ears are equally sharp.

Dear musician, care to tell me what your instrument of choice is?

I... I can play everything! Especially... guitar!

My, my. Is this your guitar? Look at its exciting colors and contours. It reminds me of a fine lady.

I gotta hand it to you, everything you say is like music to my ears...

Thank you for the compliment. Everyone has a talent, and it so happens mine lies in conversation.

To our talents!

To... To talents!

Well, then, young musician. Would you mind giving us a taste of the music you take such pride in?

O-Of course! Here... Here I go!