Huh?
♪ Racing through the midnight streets ♪
♪ Jewels swaying close to my ears ♪
♪ A night bird vanishing ♪
♪ Slipped through the long nails and high-rise towers ♪
♪ Sorry, but I've been lying to you from the start ♪
♪ The truth is never what meets the eye ♪
♪ It's always hidden in secrets ♪
♪ Look at me now! ♪
♪ I'm tired of boring imitations ♪
♪ Oh, drive me crazy ♪
♪ Am I fake? Am I real? ♪
♪ Ephemeral blooms from liars Artificial flowers of "truth" ♪
♪ I'm obedient to vague temptations ♪
♪ But in the end, I'll take it all! ♪
♪ To the beat of your pulse, ready? ♪
♪ Magic, magic, magic ♪
♪ Dance to my signal ♪
♪ One day, all of it, get it! ♪
♪ Magic, magic, magic ♪
♪ A fantasy of secrets, tricks unseen ♪
♪ Un, deux, trois, jump in, baby! Dancing all night ♪
♪ Back and forth between illusion and reality ♪
♪ I'll bewilder you, it's a mystery ♪
♪ Ignite the searchlight That becomes my spotlight ♪
♪ But just staring at me won't tell you a thing ♪
♪ This is my love in labyrinth ♪
#11 An Invitation From Runan Island
- Mmm. - Huh?
It's as though your body was sculpted by the gods themselves, bella donna.
Thanks, Kamiya.
Why not take a dip yourself?
The temperature is perfect.
I'm honored that you'd invite me, but I'll have to pass.
It's already been a full day since the preliminary race.
I know we were told to kick back, relax, and enjoy the mansion for now,
but we haven't heard a peep from the Toyo Foundation.
They took our phones and any other communication devices too.
What kind of shady stuff are they up to?
Oh, what's the harm in just having a little bit of fun while we're here?
Hitomi, I'm serious!
I'm pretty sure you're the only one who's been enjoying yourself here.
Hmm?
I feel like I've put in enough work preparing
to deserve a treat at least.
Oh, by the way, it's a real bummer Toshi wasn't able to make the cut, huh?
I hope they're okay after falling off that bridge and all.
I pulled over during the race to make sure they were okay.
- You okay? - Define okay.
Well, knowing them, they would've gotten in your way anyway.
That's true.
They're the kind that won't give up till they get what they want.
How much further do we have to go until we're finally out of this jungle?
I get the feeling we've just been walking around in circles.
Everything looks the same.
My phones got completely soaked, too, so they're just bricks at this point.
And I'm starting to get really hungry.
When we started out, it seemed like we were way closer to the mansion.
- Whoa! - Hirano, do you see it? Did we find it?
You never see blue in nature.
Ugh! Who cares about rare colors?
It's not like we can eat it.
What is it this time?
It's a really cool-looking bright red mushroom. Could be edible.
Yeah, if you're a fan of dying.
Your discoveries aren't helping.
There's a person right there.
Wait, what? Where did you see them?
- Hey, over here! Hey-- - Shut up!
That guy has got a gun.
Hot dang!
Yeah, you're right.
What is he doing out here?
There aren't many people here.
Only those who are wrapped up with Toyo.
They don't exactly seem like Good Samaritans.
- Let's get a closer look. - Okay.
Time for me to take over.
Ah, finally, a break.
Not exactly.
They're sticking you with clean-up duty.
Huh? Clean-up duty? For what?
What, did you not get the update?
Once they choose which of the five gets the courier job,
the losers get killed
- and will need to be disposed off. - gasp
That necessary?
Secrets don't keep themselves.
Anyway, it's your job to take care of the bodies.
You just throw 'em into the ocean.
The place is surrounded by man-eating sharks.
Ah, man, that sounds pretty freaky.
I vote we forget this happened. Let's head home.
You nuts? We're detectives.
It's literally our job to investigate murder.
Let's tail 'em so we can get to the mansion.
Hey, come on, bro. For real?
Hmm?
Hey, where's the bathroom at?
Go down that hallway and it's the last door on the right.
Hmm.
Ah, no.
The way things are going, it seems
nothing's gonna happen today either.
Everyone who moved on from the first round,
please find your way to the poolside.
Hmm? Guess I was wrong.
Oh, well.
Then we should just wait here, right?
They sure took their sweet time.
I wonder where the next race is gonna be.
I'm thinking, "Is this reward even real?"
Your attention please.
Everyone who's moved on...
Whatever's happening, it's about to start.
We need to hurry to get there in time.
Now, without further ado, we present the master of the mansion!
Ladies and gentlemen,
allow me to welcome you to my humble abode.
I'm head of the Toyo Foundation,
but you can call me Shin Kaibara.
I'm assuming this is the guy who decides who becomes the courier.
Looks like it.
Nice to finally meet you.
Took your sweet time coming to see us.
When's the final race gonna be?
Sorry to disappoint.
There won't be any more races.
Huh?
What are you talking about?
I saw an adequate amount of your driving technique
during the preliminary race already.
You've all met the criteria to pass.
Then how are you gonna decide who gets the job?
Asking the important questions.
Let me tell you some more about the position.
I gathered you're here because I'm looking for a driver
to discreetly transport artwork to codename Country S.
Sounds far away.
In that case, wouldn't it make a lot more sense
to hire a pilot than a driver?
There are heavy restrictions on air travel.
It's best to go by boat to China,
then on to codename Country S by land.
The thing is, the path is perilous, with dangers lurking around every corner.
Driving technique matters,
but you also must be proficient in martial arts and weaponry.
That's why the final test to become my courier
is to have the five of you fight it out to the death!
You want us to kill each other?
That wasn't the deal.
Well, you can count me out, buddy.
Ah, you don't have to fight,
but know this.
You won't be leaving the island alive.
What is this about, man?
Now that I've told you our little secret,
I can't just let you mosey on home.
You'll be rich beyond your wildest dreams if you become our driver.
And if you don't, you die.
I'm all about freedom of choice.
You have one hour to figure it out.
If there's more than one of you remaining when time's up,
I suppose I'll have to feed you all to the sharks.
Well, then, I hope that you'll show me a good fight.
Let's just stay calm.
We can figure this out.
Obviously, us killing each other is bonkers.
I bet we could all escape in one piece by joining forces.
Even if we managed to make it off his property,
we're still in the middle of the ocean.
Not to mention, we're most likely being watched even now.
What?
Then it doesn't matter.
Once an hour is gone, we're all shark food.
It's bye-bye time.
I'm down for a little slice and dice.
Hey, hey!
Hold up. Are you serious?
Looks like the cat's backed up against the wall.
Sorry, but it makes sense to go after the weakest one first!
You're a quick little thing.
Striking a lady is bad manners, you ruffian piece of trash!
Kamiya!
Get off, jerk!
Huh?
What was that noise?
It's screaming. What's happening up there?
- Hurry. - Oh, boy. Up we go then.
There's nowhere left for you to run, girl.
Hmm.
I'm going to miss the best part of the show.
Hmm.
I only wish I had some popcorn.
That's no fun.
I didn't expect her to use my drone.
You're making this harder than it needs to be.
I'm done playing!
Hitomi, no!
Hands off! Let go of her now!
Kamiya, it's okay, I'm okay.
Huh?
Looks like it's safe to stop our charade.
Wait, what?
I guess this is the first time that you two are meeting.
He's a friend who's been helping us. Nagaishi.
A pleasure.
Nice to meet you.
You knew each other?
Wow, Mouse. Guess you're not a total loser.
I didn't think you'd be so fiercely protective of my sister.
Wait, Ai?
We destroyed all of the surveillance cameras in this area,
so you can let your guard down.
Rui, too?
They were watching us like hawks,
so it was too risky to tell you any earlier.
Nagaishi, I didn't know you were such a great actor.
Oh, you really think so?
Well, it was Hitomi who destroyed the drone so masterfully.
I can pull my weight.
Uh...
So, uh, I'm lost.
What on earth's going on here?
I see.
So you all got wrapped up in these shenanigans on purpose,
because you figured out
the Toyo Foundation and Cranaff Syndicate are in cahoots.
That's right.
Hey, I brought you a present.
Why, thank you.
So, I get that you're not a fan of these Cranaff goons,
but who are they?
We'll have to tell you later.
Why don't we join forces for now?
It's mutually beneficial and you can go after your sapphire.
Sure, I'll never say no to a few more partners in crime.
It's just a little further to the top.
Hey! What do you think you're doing?
Oh, uh...
You get down from there right now.
The participants aren't visible on any cameras.
Now that just won't do.
How dare they deprive me of entertainment?
Yes, what is it?
I found two suspicious guys over here, sir.
They were climbing the wall.
Suspicious how?
Everything here looks like it's mocking me for being broke.
These guys are involved in a lot of shitty business for sure.
- I'd like to welcome you... -
...to my little mansion.
Is there something I can help you boys with?
Well, the thing is,
we were competing in the courier race earlier,
but we fell off the bridge right near the end of it.
We got a bit lost trying to make it back and ended up here somehow.
These things happen.
So why did the two of you join the race in the first place?
Oh, that's easy.
We couldn't resist once we saw how big the cash prize was.
Now that's just not adding up.
Huh?
You two are detectives after all.
I've been studying up on both of you.
Detectives Utsumi and Hirano from the Inunari Police Department.
It seems that you're the ones in charge of the Cat's Eye investigation.
How do you know all this?
Oh, I'm quite friendly with a lot of police officers.
Okay, you found us out, so I'm gonna be candid.
We've been looking into some paintings owned by Hiroyuki Seguchi,
and have reason to believe they've been brought to this very island.
We've discovered intel that leads us to think
they were stolen from the Harada Art Museum 15 years ago.
And if that wasn't enough,
we also know you have illegal firearms and have ordered several murders.
As a detective, it's my responsibility to do something.
Those serious faces you're making are freaking me out.
You should know that you're a lot prettier when you smile instead.
Huh?
At the end of the day, you two want to arrest me, correct?
Yeah, we do.
I'm a bit preoccupied at the moment, but let's talk about it later.
Ta-ta for now.
Hold on. Don't hang up!
Drat! He locked us in.
Bro.
These guys may be a liability. Should we let them live?
They can live for now.
I think they may become useful to me later.
- Huh? - Kaibara's heading back this way.
Places, everybody.
Hmm.
Bravo!
I didn't think you'd be the last one standing.
These guys may look tough, but they were all bark and no bite.
It's unfortunate I wasn't able to see you in action,
given how you turned my drones into no more than scrap.
Sorry.
Gotta do what you gotta do.
These fallen gentlemen are all alive as far as I can tell.
Now that the game is over, I'll leave them to you.
Do whatever you want with them.
Well, that's fine.
I can take care of the rest.
Hmm.
Just to be sure, this means I'm officially hired as your driver?
Of course.
In fact, I'd like to invite you to a private dinner tonight to celebrate.
Don't worry about your attire.
I'll have a dress prepared that's worthy of your beauty.
It'll be a night to remember.
For now, I bid you adieu.
Poor suckers.
Coming all this way just to get fed to the sharks.
It's almost like they was trying to get killed.
Almost feel bad they're so pathetic.
- If that's the case... - Huh?
...then jump in and take one for the team.
Hey, support team!
Hello. Howdy?
Question. Will we be moving the artwork to a different location just in case?
No, don't worry.
Nobody's going to look underwater,
let alone inside a sunken ship 30 meters deep.
A sunken ship?
Rui, come in.
I got it.
I know where they're keeping the paintings.
Hiding art in a place like that sure is crafty.
Must've taken planning.
Yeah, how would you even get them there?
Be quite careful. A lot can go wrong.
And don't you forget that sapphire.
Geronimo!
The... the water.
They're in trouble! It's a trap!
Ai?
What just happened? Where are we?
We're probably inside of the boat.
We got caught up in a whirlpool.
My, oh, my.
A pair of beautiful mermaids have wandered their way onboard.
I apologize for the rough reception.
Sunken ships aren't generally known for their warm welcomes.
We're at the bottom of the ocean. How did you get here?
There's an underground system
that serves to connect this place to the mansion.
And as much as I hate to disappoint you mermaids,
I'm afraid there's nothing aboard worth stealing.
Huh?
Frankly, I'm offended
you thought I'd let such valuable information go so easily.
Sorry for not thinking more highly of you.
Well, anyhow, you must be starving after all that.
Miss, dinner is ready.
Thank you so much. I'll head down right now.
This way, please.
Thank you.
Is the dress I chose to your liking?
Y... Yes.
How radiant you are.
Please be seated.
I hope you don't mind, I've invited a couple guests to join us.
Good evening. It's nice to meet you.
Yes, likewise.
It couldn't be a more spectacular night.
I have three beautiful ladies seated here at my table.
This dinner is going to be wonderful, I'm sure.
As much as I'm looking forward to it,
would you mind introducing me to these two first, gracious host?
I was just about to ask you the same thing. That's so funny.
This is the wiretap you left with me.
There's no point trying to hide it. I know you're together.
I've been wanting to talk with you all for a while.
I'm dying to have a chat with Cat's Eye.
You really did your research.
That's the name of the cafe that my sisters and I run together.
I'm sorry, I should've made it more clear for you.
I'm referring to Cat's Eye
as in the infamous band of art thieves
that you three are all members of.
Come on, now, that's ridiculous.
Why would you think that?
Yes, I needed to set up some enticing bait to lure you in,
which is the only reason
I had Cranaff's works brought here to the island.
I knew that I'd be able to catch you with the driver job listing
hook, line and sinker.
There were other applicants and I just happened to win.
Is that really enough to prove that I'm part of Cat's Eye?
I suspected you before you ever set foot on my island.
There's an art dealer named Moriya
who's been trying to figure out who we are for some time.
I ordered a hit on him.
And you three were present when it happened.
That's what sparked my suspicion.
To learn more about you, we gave you tickets to that art exhibit.
It was my subordinate who delivered them.
I know you.
Furthermore, when Cat's Eye escaped Seguchi Memorial Hall,
I made note of their style of driving.
No matter how you look at it, there's no denying
it was remarkably similar to the one you displayed during the race.
And there's one more thing.
While the two of you had your siesta,
I had your belongings searched, and surprise,
we found this.
The three of you are Cat's Eye, aren't you?
Hitomi,
Rui and Ai Kisugi.
That's the business card for our cafe is all.
We just had them redesigned
and haven't even put them out for customers.
Afraid that's it.
Afraid it's not.
And if you're going to keep lying,
I'll have to get him to confirm it for you.
Who is him?
A man,
who when told that Cat's Eye was being held here in this very mansion,
begged me to meet them.
He sure knew a lot about them, that handsome detective.
Right now, he's patiently waiting in the next room.
Okay, here's the big reveal!
Detective Utsumi!