#tokyo metropolitan police department

[fatehbaz]

was thinking about this

To be in "public", you must be a consumer or a laborer.

About control of peoples' movement in space/place. Since the beginning.

"Vagrancy" of 1830s-onward Britain, people criminalized for being outside without being a laborer.

Breaking laws resulted in being sentenced to coerced debtor/convict labor. Coinciding with the 1830-ish climax of the Industrial Revolution and the land enclosure acts (factory labor, poverty, etc., increase), the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 establishes full-time police institution(s) in London. The "Workhouse Act" aka "Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834" forced poor people to work for a minimum number of hours every day. The Irish Constabulary of 1837 sets up a national policing force and the County Police Act of 1839 allows justices of the peace across England to establish policing institutions in their counties (New York City gets a police department in 1844). The major expansion of the "Vagrancy Act" of 1838 made "joblessness" a crime and enhanced its punishment. (Coincidentally, the law's date of royal assent was 27 July 1838, just 5 days before the British government was scheduled to allow fuller emancipation of its technical legal abolition of slavery in the British Caribbean on 1 August 1838.)

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"Vagrancy" of 1860s-onward United States, people criminalized for being outside while Black.

Widespread emancipation after slavery abolition in 1865 rapidly followed by the outlawing of loitering which de facto outlawed existing as Black in public. Inability to afford fines results in being sentenced to forced labor by working on chain gangs or prisons farms, some built atop plantations.

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"Vagrancy" of 1870s-onward across empires, people criminalized for being outside while being "foreign" and also being poor generally.

Especially from 1880-ish to 1918-ish, this was an age of widespread mass movement of peoples due to the land dispossession, poverty, and famine induced by global colonial extraction and "market expansion" (Scramble for Africa, US "American West", nation-building, conquering "frontiers"), as agricultural "revolutions" of imperial monoculture cash crop extraction resulted in ecological degradation, and as major imperial infrastructure building projects required a lot of vulnerable "mobile" labor. This coincides with and is facilitated by new railroad networks and telegraphs, leading to imperial implementation or expansion of identity documents, strict work contracts, passports, immigration surveillance, and border checkpoints.

All of this in just a few short years: In 1877, British administrators in India develop what would become the Henry Classification System of taking and keeping fingerprints for use in binding colonial Indians to legal contracts. That same year during the 1877 Great Railroad Strike, and in response to white anxiety about Black residents coming to the city during Great Migration, Chicago's policing institutions exponentially expand surveillance and pioneer "intelligence card" registers for tracking labor union organizing and Black movement, as Chicago's experiments become adopted by US military and expanded nationwide, later used by US forces monitoring dissent in colonial Philippines and Cuba. Japan based its 1880 Penal Code anti-vagrancy statutes on French models, and introduced "koseki" register to track poor/vagrant domestic citizens as Tokyo's Governor Matsuda segregates classes, and the nation introduces "modern police forces". In 1882, the United States passes the Chinese Exclusion Act. In 1884, the Ottoman government enacts major "Passport Nizamnamesi" legislation requiring passports. In 1885, the racist expulsion of the "Tacoma riot".

Punished for being Algerian in France. Punished for being Chinese in San Francisco. Punished for being Korean in Japan. Punished for crossing Ottoman borders without correct paperwork. Arrested for whatever, then sent to do convict labor. A poor person in the Punjab, starving during a catastrophic famine, might be coerced into a work contract by British authorities. They will have to travel, shipped off to build a railroad. But now they have to work. Now they are bound. They will be punished for being Punjabi and trying to walk away from Britain's tea plantations in Assam or Britain's rubber plantations in Malaya.

Mobility and confinement, the empire manipulates each.

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"Vagrancy" amidst all of this, people also criminalized for being outside while "unsightly" and merely even superficially appearing to be poor. San Francisco introduced the notorious "ugly law" in 1867, making it illegal for "any person, who is diseased, maimed, mutilated or deformed in any way, so as to be an unsightly or disgusting object, to expose himself or herself to public view". Today, if you walk into a building looking a little "weird" (poor, Black, ill, disabled, etc.), you are given seething spiteful glares and asked to leave. De facto criminalized for simply going for a stroll without downloading the coffee shop's exclusive menu app.

Too ill, too poor, too exhausted, too indebted to move, you are trapped. Physical barriers (borders), legal barriers (identity documents), financial barriers (debt). "Vagrancy" everywhere in the United States, a combination of all of the above. "Vagrancy" since at least early nineteenth century Europe. About the control of movement through and access to space/place. Concretizing and weaponizing caste, corralling people, anchoring them in place, extracting their wealth and labor.

You are permitted to exist only as a paying customer or an employee.

[angelbaby191]

Detective

Pro Hero Bakugo x Detective Reader

The smell of scorched coffee grounds and over-oiled leather lingered in the air as Bakugo Katsuki leaned against the worn brick façade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The city buzzed around him, neon signs casting kaleidoscopic glows onto rain-slicked streets. His gauntleted hand flicked a faint spark to life, snuffing it out in time with the thudding rhythm of his boot against the ground.

"Hero work,” he muttered to himself. “This is a waste of my damn time.”

“Not your scene, huh?”

The voice came from his left, cool and amused. His crimson gaze snapped toward you. You stood just outside the flicker of a half-burned-out streetlight, the sharp click of your heavy steel-toed boots filling the space between you. A smirk played on your lips as you sauntered closer, hands tucked casually into the pockets of your coat.

“You always talk to yourself, or am I just special?” you teased, cocking your head slightly.

“Special, my ass.” Bakugo snapped, shoving off the wall. His eyes swept over you, sharp and assessing. Practical boots, worn but well-maintained. A coat that hugged your frame but didn’t restrict movement. And a pair of eyes that glimmered with something he couldn’t quite place. “You’re late.”

You tapped the face of the sleek watch on your wrist. “By my count, I’m right on time.”

“Tch.” He rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. “Whatever. Let’s just get this over with.”

You stepped past him, unbothered by his gruff tone. “Relax, Dynamight. If you’re lucky, this might even be fun.”

The warehouse was barely a blip on the map, tucked away in an industrial district that reeked of mildew and decay. The dull glow of streetlights struggled to pierce the heavy fog rolling in off the bay.

“This it?” Bakugo asked, his voice low.

“According to my source,” you replied, crouching near the rusted side door. You inspected the old lock with deft fingers. “Shouldn’t be too heavily guarded. Couple of grunts at best.”

“Grunts,” he muttered. “Pathetic.”

“You always this charming?” you asked, glancing at him with a raised eyebrow.

“Only to people who waste my time.”

Your chuckle was quiet, almost lost to the sound of distant waves. “Good thing I’m not wasting it, then.”

The lock gave a soft click, and you pushed the door open with a gloved hand. Bakugo followed close behind, his crimson eyes scanning the dimly lit interior. The air was heavy with the scent of damp wood and something faintly chemical.

“Stay close.” you murmured, your tone serious now.

“I don’t need babysitting.” he hissed back.

“Sure you don’t.” you replied, though there was no heat to your words.

The two of you moved in sync, silent and efficient. He blasted open a locked office door with a controlled explosion, while you swept the room for any signs of movement.

“Over here.” you called softly, pointing to a stack of crates in the far corner.

Bakugo crouched beside you, prying one open with his gauntlet. Inside were rows of glass vials, their contents shimmering an unsettling shade of green.

“Quirk enhancers...” you said, your voice grim.

“Figured as much,” Bakugo muttered, picking up a vial to inspect it more closely. He turned it over in his hand, watching the liquid swirl under the faint light. “This shit’s been popping up more and more lately.”

“And it’s getting people killed,” you added, your gaze hard. “Overdoses. Side effects. Collateral damage when quirks spiral out of control.”

He glanced at you, noting the tension in your jaw. “You sound like you’ve seen it firsthand.”

“Maybe I have.” you replied, your tone curt.

Before he could press further, a faint creak echoed through the warehouse. Both of you froze.

“Company,” you whispered, drawing a sleek police issued gun from the holster on your hip.

Bakugo grinned, the thrill of the fight already sparking in his chest. “About damn time.”

The scuffle was over in minutes. The grunts were exactly as pathetic as Bakugo had expected—barely trained, more bark than bite. He took out most of them with well-placed blasts, while you handled the stragglers with surgical precision.

“You’re not bad.” Bakugo admitted grudgingly as the last of the thugs hit the ground.

“I’ll take that as a glowing endorsement.” you replied, wiping your blade clean on a discarded rag.

He smirked, glancing at the unconscious bodies scattered around you. “What now, Detective?”

“We wait,” you said, your tone clipped. “Someone higher up the chain is bound to notice we hit this place. When they come sniffing around, we’ll be ready.”

Back at the precinct, the two of you sat across from each other in a cramped conference room. The overhead lights buzzed faintly, casting harsh shadows over the stacks of paperwork littering the table.

“You always this neat?” Bakugo asked dryly, eyeing the chaotic spread of files and notes in front of you.

“Organized chaos,” you replied, unbothered by his sarcasm. “Everything’s where I need it to be.”

He snorted, leaning back in his chair. “If you say so.”

For a moment, silence stretched between you, broken only by the faint scratch of your pen against paper. Bakugo watched you out of the corner of his eye, his gaze lingering on the sharp focus in your expression, the way your lips pursed slightly when you were deep in thought.

“What’s your deal, anyway?” he asked suddenly.

You didn’t look up. “My deal?”

“Yeah. Your quirk. Why don’t you use it?”

Your pen paused mid-stroke, and for a split second, your calm façade cracked. “Not everything’s about quirks, Mr Pro Hero.”

“Tch.” He crossed his arms, scowling. “Doesn’t mean you gotta hide it.”

“I ain't hiding anything,” you said evenly, though your tone had an edge now. “I just don’t need it to do my job.”

He didn’t press further, but the mystery gnawed at him. He’d figure you out eventually.

Later that night, you walked side by side through the precinct’s parking lot. The air was cool and crisp, the city’s usual noise muffled by the late hour.

“You’re not so bad yourself.” you said, breaking the silence.

Bakugo glanced at you, confused. “What’re you talkin’ about?”

“Earlier,” you explained, your smirk returning. “You said I wasn’t useless. I’m returning the favor.”

“Yeah, well…” He shoved his hands into his pockets, his ears burning faintly. “Don’t make it a habit.”

You laughed, the sound warm and unguarded. For a moment, Bakugo found himself watching you, the way the faint glow of a nearby streetlamp caught the curve of your smile.

As you reached your car, you paused, one hand resting on the door handle. “See you tomorrow, Dynamight.”

“Don’t be late,” he shot back, though there was no bite to his words.

You grinned, slipping into your car and driving off. Bakugo stood there for a moment, watching your taillights fade into the night.

Yeah, he thought. This assignment might not be so bad after all.

[detectiveagathaau]

MIDORI MEGURE

(She takes the Juzo Megure's role)

Just like in original counterpart, she's the Police Inspector of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

[dcextra]

ShinRan Archive: Shinichi Kudo

Transcribed w/ machine translation

迷宮なしの高校生探偵 High school detective with no unsolved mystery

工藤新一 CV:山口勝平 Shinichi Kudo CV: Kappei Yamaguchi

負けず嫌いで、己の正義に忠実。難解な謎に心を躍らせ、大人顔負けの鋭い推理を自信たっぷりに披露するーそれが、高校生探偵・工藤新一だ。整った顔立ちで頭脳明晰、サッカーも相当な実力で、ファンも多い。 He hates losing and is loyal to his own sense of justice. Shinichi Kudo is a high school detective who gets excited about difficult mysteries and confidently shows off his incisive deductions that rival those of adults. He has a good-looking face, a clear head, and is also very good at soccer, so he has many fans.

そんな彼が一途に想いを寄せるのは、幼なじみの毛利蘭。ある時、飲まされた薬の作用で体が縮み、正体を隠し”江戸川コナン”として過ごすことに・・・。だが、新一は決して諦めない。工藤新一として、蘭のもとに帰る日まで！ The person he has a crush on is his childhood friend Ran Mouri. One day, his body shrinks due to the effects of the drug he was forced to drink, and he ends up hiding his true identity and living his life as ``Conan Edogawa.'' However, Shinichi never gives up. Until the day he returns to Ran as Shinichi Kudo!

「また難事件があれば、この名探偵、工藤新一にご依頼を！！」 “If you have another difficult case, please ask this great detective, Shinichi Kudo!”

数々の難事件を解決した日本警察の救世主 The savior of the Japanese police who solved many difficult cases

工藤新一は、世界的な推理小説家の父と元女優の母を持つ帝丹高校２年祭。探偵である。観察力と記憶力を活かし、現場や証言の僅かな違和感も見過ごさない。小さな手がかりから柔軟な発想で真実を解明し、証拠を積み上げた隙のない推理ショーで、犯人を追いつめる！その実績から、警察関係者の信頼は厚く、警部クラスにも顔が利く。 Shinichi Kudo is a second year student at Teitan High School whose father is a world-renowned mystery novelist and mother is a former actress. he is a detective. Utilizing his powers of observation and memory, he does not overlook the slightest discomfort in the scene or testimony. Unravel the truth from small clues with flexible thinking, and hunt down the culprit with a solid mystery show that accumulates evidence! Due to his track record, he is highly trusted by police officials and has a good reputation even among police inspectors.

新一が探偵を志したのは、ホームズへの憧れから。幼い頃は”ホームズの弟子”を名乗り、探偵修業していたことも。事件に遭遇すると推理したくてワズワズ・・・。授業もデートも抜け出して、事件現場に駆けつけてしまうのが探偵の性だ! Shinichi wanted to become a detective because of his admiration for Holmes. When he was young, he called himself ``Holmes' apprentice'' and even trained as a detective. Whenever he encounters an incident, he always wants to deduce it... It's the detective's nature to skip classes and dates and rush to the crime scene!

(Top picture) 警視庁捜査一課から捜査協力の依頼を受���、殺人の起きた屋敷に駆けつけた新一。見事な推理で足のケガを装った犯人を逮捕し、その勇姿は新聞にも掲載された。（ONE） Shinichi receives a request from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division for investigation cooperation, and rushes to the mansion where the murder occurred. With his brilliant deductions, he arrested the culprit who had faked a leg injury, and his bravery was even published in the newspaper. (ONE)

(Top left picture) 容疑者の座席でフィルムの切れ端を発見し、指紋を付けないようハンカチで拾う。捜査は丁寧で、現場を荒らすことはない。（１６２話） They found a piece of film in the suspect's seat and picked it up with a handkerchief to avoid getting fingerprints on it. The investigation is thorough and the scene is not disturbed. (162 episodes)

(Middle top left picture) 怪しい黒ずくめの男を、とっさに尾行。探偵としての勘も冴えている。（ONE） Quickly tail the suspicious man dressed in black. He also has good intuition as a detective. (ONE)

(Middle bottom left picture) 取引現場を証拠に残すため、対象から目を離すことなく、手の感覚だけでシャッターを切る。（ONE） In order to leave evidence of the transaction scene, you can release the shutter using just the feel of your hand without taking your eyes off the subject. (ONE)

(Bottom left picture) 手を握っただけで、相手が体操をやっていると指摘し驚かせる。鋭い観察力が導き出した推理だ。（ONE） Just by holding his hand, he surprises him by pointing out that he is doing gymnastics. This is a deduction based on keen observational skills. (ONE)

(Bottom right picture) アリバイとして提出された動画に違和感を指摘。見つけた証拠を一つ一つ突きつけて犯人を追い込み、自供を引き出した。 （７７３話） He pointed out that there was something strange about the video that was submitted as an alibi. He used every piece of evidence he found to corner the criminal and extract a confession. (Episode 773)

ぶれない正義・・・真実を求める覚悟

新一は、推理力だけでなく探偵として強い信念を持っている。推理は勝ち負けではないと考え、どんなに信じがたい真相でも目を背けず、受け止める。推理で人を死に追い込んでは殺人犯と同じ。誰も死なせない・・・。相手が犯罪者であっても信条を貫く。 Unwavering justice...determination to seek the truth

Shinichi not only has great deduction skills, but also has strong beliefs as a detective. He believes that deduction is not about winning or losing, and accepts the truth without turning away, no matter how hard it is to believe. If you cause someone to die by reasoning, you are the same as a murderer. I won't let anyone die... Stick to your beliefs even if your opponent is a criminal.

クール？無愛想？気障なセリフもさらり・・・探偵として語り出した新一は、時に芝居がかった詩的な表現を口にする。聞いている側が思わず赤面するようなセリフも、照れる様子もなく素で言ってのける。一方、機嫌の悪い時は子供っぽい表情も見せる。 cool? Unfriendly? Even the annoying lines are easy... Shinichi, who begins speaking as a detective, sometimes uses poetic expressions with a hint of drama. He can say lines that would make the listener blush, without any embarrassment. On the other hand, when he is in a bad mood, he also shows a childish expression.

(Top picture) 真実はいつも一つ。推理には上も下もないと言う新一に、平次も感服。（４９話、ONE） There is always one truth. Heiji is also impressed by Shinichi who says that there is no upper or lower in deduction. (Episode 49, ONE)

(Second row left picture) 蘭とレストランで食事中、殺人事件が発生。探偵として真相を求める気持ちを抑えきれない新一は、見兼ねた蘭に送り出された。（１９２話） While eating with Ran at a restaurant, a murder occurs. Shinichi, who cannot suppress his desire to seek the truth as a detective, is sent away by Ran who can't help but look for him. (Episode 192)

(Second row right picture) 通り魔を助けた理由をきかれ、理由なんて要るのかとキッパリ。この言葉は蘭の心にも響いた。（２８８話） When asked why he helped the passerby, he flatly replies that he doesn't need a reason. These words also touched Ran's heart. (Episode 288)

(Top right picture) 遺された家族への配慮で、動機を秘匿した。（５２１話） The motive was kept secret out of consideration for the family left behind. (episode 521)

(Third row left picture) 「静かに・・・」演劇のような所作。（１９１話） "Quietly..." A theatrical gesture. (Episode 191)

(Third row right picture) 不機嫌になると、すぐジト目に・・・。（６１７話） When he’s in a bad mood, he looks scornful... (617 episodes)

(Bottom picture) 蘭と訪れた水族館で起きた殺人に、血の匂いで勘づいた新一。真実を追求する探偵の性分を、サメの習性になぞらえて語った・・・。（７７２話、ONE） Shinichi senses a murder that occurred at the aquarium he visited with Ran because of the smell of blood. He compared the nature of a detective who pursues the truth to the habits of a shark... (Episode 772, ONE)

「それが探偵さ・・・」 "That's a detective..."

平成のホームズに死角なし！？名探偵の心得 There are no blind spots in Heisei Holmes! ? Tips of a great detective

推理を支えるのは幅広い知識！推理にひらめきを与えるのは、分野を問わず蓄積された経験と知識！幼い頃からその大切さを知り、多くを学んできた。 A wide range of knowledge supports reasoning! It is the experience and knowledge accumulated in any field that gives inspiration to deductions! I knew the importance of this from an early age and have learned a lot from it.

(Top right, then left to right pictures) 保育園児にしてコナン・ドイルを熟読。謎解きやトリックの知識、推理ショーの秘訣も学んだ。（８５４話） （語学） 「あなたはいつトイレにはいりましたか？」 （化学）化学知識の応用！？薬品を合成し煙幕を生成。煙に隠れて教室から抜け出し捜査に向かった！（OVA ４） （医学）遺体を外から見た��けで死因と凶器を推測。人体の構造や機能に通じている。（１６２話） As a kindergartener, I read Conan Doyle thoroughly. He also learned riddles, tricks, and the secrets of mystery shows. (Episode 854) (Language) “When did you go to the bathroom?” (Chemistry) Application of chemical knowledge! ? Synthesize chemicals and generate a smoke screen. I sneaked out of the classroom under the cover of smoke and headed to investigate! (OVA 4) (Medicine) The cause of death and murder weapon can be estimated just by looking at the body from the outside. Familiar with the structure and functions of the human body. (162 episodes)

軽やかな身のこなしで捜査に臨む！ 探偵に必要なのは頭脳だけにあらず！捜査では、危険な現場に踏み入ったり、凶悪犯に襲われることも・・・。身体能力の鍛錬もぬかりなし！ He approaches the investigation with a light body! A detective needs more than just brains! During the investigation, you may enter dangerous scenes or be attacked by violent criminals. Training of physical ability is also perfect!

探偵に必要な運動神経をつけるために始めたサッカー。中１で早くもレギュラーの座を獲得した。（１０１話）

蘭の蹴りを難なくかわす動体視力と反射神経。急カーブで傾いた車では、蘭と箱乗りしてバランスを取る。（上はONE、右は２８６話）そばにあった地球儀を犯人に向けて蹴り飛ばし、見事命中！逃亡を阻止した。正確さと威力を兼ね備えたキックだ。（ONE） He started playing soccer to develop the athleticism needed to become a detective. He earned a regular spot as early as his first year in junior high school. (Episode 101)

His dynamic vision and reflexes allow him to easily dodge Ran's kicks. When the car tilts due to a sharp curve, Ran and I ride in a box to maintain balance. (Top is ONE, right is episode 286) He kicks a nearby globe at the criminal and hits the target! prevented escape. It's a kick that combines accuracy and power. (ONE)

超高校級特殊技術も習得済み！

車の運転はもちろん、モーターボートや飛行機の操縦まで！”ハワイで親父に教わった”。たびたび口にする通り、優作の指導により得た技術は多い。 Super high school level special techniques have also been learned! Not only can you drive a car, but you can also pilot a motorboat or airplane! ``My father taught me this in Hawaii.'' As I often say, I have learned many techniques from Yusaku's guidance.

（操縦）コナンの姿で、ヘリコプターの操縦をこなした。子供の頃に航空博物館の模擬操縦で身につけた技術。（劇場版 ２） （爆弾処理）配線図を見ただけで爆弾の構造を理解。非常ドアごしに蘭へ指示を出し、爆弾を解除させた。（劇場版 １） （射撃）射撃もハワイで特訓。射撃の腕には自信あり。少しでも照準を外せば危険が及ぶ緊張の場面でも、迷いなく撃ち込める。（左から２１９話、劇場版 ２） (Piloting) He piloted a helicopter in his Conan form. He learned this skill when he was a child doing mock maneuvers at an aviation museum. (Movie version 2) (Bomb disposal) Understand the structure of a bomb just by looking at the wiring diagram. He gave instructions to Ran through the emergency door to defuse the bomb. (Movie version 1) (Shooting) Special shooting training in Hawaii. I am confident in my shooting skills. Even in tense situations where he could be in danger if he misses his aim even slightly, he can shoot without hesitation. (Episode 219 from left, movie version 2)

（何気ない言動にドギマギ・・・♥）蘭が相手だと冗談にも翻弄されっばなし。ジェットコースターでふいに手を握られてドキッ！（ONE） (I'm confused by his casual words and actions... ♥) When Ran is his partner, he's at the mercy of jokes. I was shocked when my hand was suddenly held on a roller coaster! (ONE)

つかず離れず・・・幼なじみ一筋。 気が強く、意地っ張りで、そのくせ涙もろい・・・。幼なじみの蘭をずっと近く見てきた新一。その想いは一途で、多くのファンレターをもらっても目移りしたことはない。蘭が絡むと日頃は冷静な頭脳も歯車がくるうのか、熱い男に変貌する。組織のことを伝えないのは、蘭の身を案じればこそ。本当のことを言えず蘭を待たせ続けて、もどかしさと悔しさが募るばかり・・・。会えない時間を乗り越え、ついに告白することができた！ Never leaving...a childhood friend. She's strong-willed and stubborn, and yet she's also prone to tears... Shinichi has been watching his childhood friend Ran closely. His desire is single-minded, and even though he receives many fan letters, he has never given up on him. When Ran gets involved, his normally calm mind seems to turn into gears, and he transforms into a passionate man. The reason he doesn't tell her about the organization is because he's worried about Ran's safety. He keeps making Ran wait without telling him the truth, which only increases his frustration and regret... After overcoming the time when we couldn't meet, I was finally able to confess my feelings!

事件を優先させて、またしても蘭を置いて来てしまった新一。待ち続けている蘭の元に戻り、伝えたい言葉があるのだが・・・。思い通りにならない体に、焦りと悔しさが募る。（１９３話） （アイツがまってるのに・・・っ） Shinichi prioritizes the case and leaves Ran behind once again. He returns to Ran, who has been waiting for her, and has something to say to her... I feel a growing sense of impatience and frustration as my body doesn't turn out the way I want it to. (Episode 193) (Even though she's waiting...)

（出会った日から・・・） 初めて合った日、とびきりの笑顔に心を撃ち抜かれた！その日から蘭一筋。（８５４話） 友達への照れから、蘭を名字で呼び、距離を取ろうとしたことも・・・。（４７３話） （ついつい強がって・・・） 監禁被害者の救出を電話で指示。たびたび電話でピンチを助けている。（５１１話） （会えない二人を繋ぐのは電話とメール） （言いたいことも聞きたいこともいっぱい・・・）新一の姿に戻った貴重な機会に、蘭と気持ちを確かめ会いたかったのだが・・・。（５２３話） (From the day we met...) On the first day we met, his amazing smile stole my heart! From that day on, I was devoted to Ran. (Episode 854) Out of embarrassment for her friend, he called Ran by her last name and tried to distance himself from her... (Episode 473) (I just kept getting stronger...) Give instructions over the phone to rescue a confinement victim. She often helps people in a pinch over the phone. (episode 511) (Telephone calls and emails connect two people who cannot meet each other) (There are so many things I want to say and ask...) I wanted to take the precious opportunity to meet Ran and see how she feels after returning to Shinichi's form, but... (Episode 523)

ロンドンで再会するも、余計な感情が入りまくって蘭の心は推理不可能・・・。感情を爆発させ走り出した蘭を捕まえて「好きな女」と伝えられた！（６２１話） 「オメーは厄介な難事件なんだよ！」 Even though they meet again in London, Ran's feelings are filled with so many unnecessary emotions that it is impossible to understand them... When Ran bursts with emotion and runs off, he catches Ran and tells her that he is the woman he likes! (621 episodes) “You are a troublesome and difficult case!”

もう一人の幼なじみ、園子が知る！？ 工藤新一の素顔 新一くんは・・・女にデレデレ！？

探偵としての活躍が新聞や雑誌に取り上げられて、チヤホヤされてる（？）新一君。まさか浮気してないでしょうね？

女性の体に腕を回し、容疑者とキスした姿勢を再現しつつ、囁くような事情聴取。これが蘭に知れたら・・・。（１９２話）

「推理オタク」とバカにする蘭に、ファンレターの束を見せつける新一君。モテモテぶりに顔のニャケが止まらない！？ Another childhood friend, Sonoko, knows! ? Shinichi Kudo's real face Shinichi-kun is crazy about women! ?

Shinichi-kun's activities as a detective have been featured in newspapers and magazines, and he is getting a lot of attention (?). I'm sure you're not cheating on me, are you?

He wraps his arms around the woman and recreates the position of kissing the suspect while interrogating her in whispers. If Ran finds out about this... (Episode 192)

Shinichi shows off a stack of fan letters to Ran, who makes fun of him for being a "mystery geek." I can't stop my face from being so popular! ?

新一君は・・・ムッツリスケベ！？

クールに装い、カッコつけても、中身はただの男子高校生。思春期真っ只中の頭で、何を考えていることやら・・・。園子様はお見通し！ ”ブラジャーを見せてくれ”と、頼む新一君。目的は本当に捜査だけ・・・！？（１６２話）

（ドサクサに紛れて！）

蘭とキスする”フリ”の演技中、無言でやたらと顔を近づける新一君。（１９０話）

（甘い妄想を膨らませて・・・）

アツいカップルの姿を、蘭との甘いラブシーンに変換して脳内再生！（ONE）

新出と蘭の関係でも妄想。（１７１話）

水着を直す蘭のお尻っを激写。新一君に見せたら喜びそうね！（１５３話）

（お宝画像にドキドキ！？）

蘭の胸元をとらえた刺激的な１枚を送ってあげた！（４１１話） Shinichi-kun... you're such a pervert!?

Even if he dresses cool and looks cool, inside he is just a high school boy. What are you thinking in your head in the midst of adolescence? Sonoko-sama is looking forward to it! "Please show me your bra," Shinichi asks. The purpose is really just to investigate...! ? (162 episodes) (Get lost in the crowd!) While pretending to kiss Ran, Shinichi silently brings his face closer to Ran. (190 episodes) (Inflate your sweet delusions...)

Convert the image of a hot couple into a sweet love scene with Ran and replay it in your mind! (ONE)

Even the relationship between Shinde and Ran is delusional. (Episode 171)

A close-up shot of Ran's butt as she fixes her swimsuit. I think Shinichi will be happy if I show it to him! (153 episodes)

(Are you excited about the treasure image?)

I sent you an exciting photo of Ran's chest! (Episode 411)

新一君は・・・大の推理バカ！

推理が好きすぎて、周りが見えなくなる傾向アリ。デリカシーのなさに蘭も苦労してるわ。

持ち前の観察眼と分析力を披露する新一君。それが蘭のデート気分を壊していることには気づかず・・・。（７７２話）

ホームズのことを興奮気味に語る新一君に、蘭は置いてけぼりよ！（１話）

機内の殺人現場で勝手に検証を始め、警察はカンカン。（１６２話）

事件に夢中なアイツを”大バカ推理之介”と称した蘭。（２２９話） Shinichi-kun is...a huge deduction idiot!

He loves deduction so much that he tends to lose sight of his surroundings. Ran is also struggling with the lack of delicacy.

Shinichi shows off his observational and analytical skills. He doesn't realize that this is ruining Ran's mood for the date... (Episode 772)

Shinichi talks excitedly about Holmes, so leave Ran alone! (Episode 1)

He started investigating the murder scene on the plane without permission, and the police were furious. (162 episodes)

Ran calls the guy who is obsessed with the case "Big Idiot Mystery". (Episode 229)

[anetaen]

NIKI ETSUKO, KINUTA HISAE. SPECIAL ABILITY, NINGYŌ JŌRURI.

ability - user, police sergeant under tokyo metropolitan police department - port mafia member acting as an an undercover information siphon + eliminator of the defected. 24. she/her. 5ft5inches.

etsuko niki was a japanese novelist born in 1928, noted for becoming the first female japanese writer of mystery fiction. her novel, the cat knew features characters etsuko and yuutarou niki a brother and sister duo solving crimes within the clinic that they reside above. inspiration taken for etsuko's alias comes from one of the background characters, a deputy inspector kinuta.

KINUTA 依田 ⁽ 依, to rely + trust in 田, rice paddy ⁾ HISAE 長恵 ⁽ 長, chief + leader 恵, blessing + favour ⁾

the port mafia is not all etsuko has ever known. having lead a fairly normal childhood, her parents owed hefty gambling debts to the previous boss of the port mafia, and in the months leading up to his death when his mental state deteriorated, he had them eliminated when etsuko and yuutarou were seventeen and nineteen, respectively.

the debts remained outstanding and so in an effort to claw back her family's dignity, etsuko and yuutarou joined their ranks. noting that her ability could provide useful, she was kept out of high profile assignments so as to keep her relatively hidden, and in the meantime the plan was formed to have her slip into the tokyo metropolitan policing ranks, siphoning information and keeping tabs on potential issues. yuutarou resides within the port mafia's guerrilla squad.

three years later, her name was changed and ability - user status wiped, and all relevant historical documents were forged including those to show that she had attended university and had graduated with grades reflecting that of a normal student. she passed the policing course and began her journey as double agent, kinuta hisae.

SPECIAL ABILITY, NINGYŌ JŌRURI - ningyō (puppet manipulation) jōruri (to the sound of a joyous tune). otherwise known as bunraku, this is a form of japanese puppetry dating back to the 17th century, in which strings are attached to the necks and limbs of puppets, otherwise referred to as dolls, to perform a narrative to song. hisae's ability manifests as thin, invisible strings that stem from the tips of her fingers and find home in the necks and limbs of her chosen real - life puppets, in which the string at their necks links her to their central nervous system, effectively allowing her to siphon information and emotion from their bodies, alongside controlling them at her will. when she takes control, it renders her chosen puppet unconscious to the sound of a distant song, which is the only thing they remember once they regain consciousness. within the police department, it is not known that she is an ability user, and within the port mafia she is simply known as ningyōtsukai - the puppeteer, a contact in which people rarely see and other than the executives, do not know the true identity of.

standing at 5ft5inches, hisae has long, dark hair that is mostly kept tied away from her face with thickly cut pieces stopping at her chin to frame her face, eyes an earthen brown. she is quick - witted and sharply intelligent, as expected of someone that leads two very different lives and exists merged as two separate people. well - versed in kendo and judo as per her police training, with knowledge of firearms stemming from her time within the port mafia and her training as an officer. she is naturally deceitful in line with the nature of her role in the organisation, but forges real and honest relationships with friends and colleagues, where possible.

her chosen method of transportation is a suzuki hayabusa. on most friday nights, she can be found taking her colleagues out for drinks at a local police - affiliated bar not too far from the station. she rarely takes vacations - if she does, it's a cover for more work needing to be done within her role in the port mafia. when she meets with other mafia members that do not know her identity, she keeps her motorcycle helmet on and the visor down.

as an officer of the law, hisae is fair and just and works well with her colleagues. she is good - natured and kind, and works quickly and efficiently with other departments when necessary. with her status as an ability - user kept hidden, it is easy for her to source the information needed to close her cases, and does so in a quick and efficient manner whilst being smart enough not to draw unnecessary attention to herself. having only been an officer for 3 and a half years, she has climbed the ranks quickly and sits as a sergeant in charge of her own cross - section of the force, ironically focused on illegal activity within yokohama (avoiding the port mafia both on account of their status as a legal operations unit and that of the nature of her position with them).

within the port mafia and her role as a double agent, hisae's main responsibilities are directing attention away from any activity that does not operate under the port mafia's legal operations permit, collecting information on operations from rival groups and happenings within the city itself, and taking care of those who have defected - either waltzing into the police department's buildings to claim they possess information on the port mafia and any of their branches, or those that have been imprisoned and will later begin to tell tales. she eliminates those she can with the port mafia's signature method, and any individuals she cannot reach, she will find a solution that mostly aligns with the use of her ability to force their own hands, or the hands of someone else into killing them.

she is loyal to the port mafia but in her second - nature as an officer, her morals are upright and something she holds in high regard. lower - ranking members of the port mafia scarcely come across her unless there is a direct need, and she has the most contact with mori himself and his executives and is fed direct orders through either party. she meets with someone once a month to report on any findings and notes of interest (she always arranges a time suitable for herself, as to avoid suspicion) though otherwise she is largely left to her own devices as she understands what is expected, and in certain situations, what is needed from her. she does not take issue to killing as it is something she was exposed to within her first years in the port mafia's ranks even if indirectly, though she finds issue in deaths that are unnecessary and will chastise those of the lives she has to claim because they have overstepped the boundary and forced her hand.

[corruptedfates]

Me : Stop making more AUs you have enough to deal with...

Also Me : Fan Parents/Families of the MPD First Department Characters who technically don't exist+story and lore turning it into a Detective Conan AU

Yeah so this happened here's the beta designs of them.

Starting from left to right, we have Takagi's mother, Kei Takagi , to her right is Shiratori's father, Nobuyuki Shiratori ,and lastly Yumi's father, Yasou Miyamoto.

Sato's father already has a canon appearance and story so I'm not going to go into much about him.

I'll make separate posts for each parent/OC but basically the parents are like the first version of Shiratori, Sato, Takagi and Yumi.

They are all police officers/detectives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department First Division except for Yasou who works as a patrol officer.

Also here's Kei Takagi

[smallmariofindings]

File photo of a large amount of counterfeit Super Mario Bros. cartridges seized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in 1987.

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[maristelina]

Kotoko Harrow Translations + Analysis

This is just my personal analysis, but it seems that there are 2 main criminals that Kotoko is pursuing in this MV. I will try to divide them so it's not confusing.

An accident and to call the police for any information.

Body Found near the Home of Another Female Victim. Possible Connection to Series of Murders of Girls

The body was found near the home of another female victim, and the police are investigating a possible connection to a series of murders of girls committed by the same perpetrator.

New evidence in the case of the abandoned and murdered girl's body?

Report: Police (this afternoon) The same tire marks found at the scene where the victim's body was discovered were found near the scene of the crime. The perpetrator likely abducted the victim in a car, killed her, and then abandoned her body in the vicinity of her home.

Kotoko's notes about the killer's movements.

Shocking revelation: The heinous criminal behind the crime is the privileged son of a high-ranking official!

Killed 10 people in just about 2 years. Victims are elementary school students. Hidden by a cover-up.

"Since he was young, he has been aware of his environment, and his parents are satisfied. His thoughts are unknown," according to the voices around him.

He lives in a tower apartment located in the city. It seems that the suspect's name (A) was not revealed, and no investigation was conducted based on his bodily fluids.

According to sources, there may have been concealment due to his father's pressure. The victim may have been run over by a car or killed by hand. However, due to the fact that suspect A is his son, there is a lack of consistency in the handling of the case.

It's interesting to note that this killer's face is visible.

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Posing as a Bank Employee for Theft? Deceived an Elderly Person and Fled with 500,000 Yen

#crime #theft #breaking news

This morning, a man visited an elderly person's house in Tokyo posing as a bank employee and deceived them out of 500,000 yen in cash. The police are currently searching for the suspect. The man is described as being in his early to late 30s, around 170cm tall, of medium build, and wearing a black suit resembling that of a salaried worker.

According to a statement from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the man posed as a staff member and visited an elderly woman in her 80s in Tokyo at around 9 a.m. this morning. He lied and said, "I might have accidentally handed over someone else's envelope at the bank counter yesterday, so please let me confirm the contents," and fled after the woman handed him an envelope containing 500,000 yen in cash. The suspect is believed to have been observing the woman and bank staff since the previous day and had followed her to her home.

Currently, the police, who received a report from the victimized woman, are rushing to identify the suspect.

This is the 40th victim of 'It's me' phone scam.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced early this morning that over forty cases of phone scams known as "It's me(?) fraud," in which the caller claims to be a family member in trouble and asks for money, have occurred in Tokyo over the past week. At least 1,500,000 yen in damages have been confirmed in eight of these cases. The scammers often disguise their voice to avoid being identified, and they use a common tactic of calling the victim to a designated location to receive cash.

Because of these similarities, the police suspect that these crimes were committed by the same group. A 23-year-old woman in Tokyo was told by a scammer that he had been in an accident on the way to the hospital because of a cold, and she fell victim to this scam.

Luxury Bicycles Stolen: Man in Tokyo Arrested for Repeatedly Cracking Combination Locks

A man living in Tokyo has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for stealing high-end bicycles from both domestic and foreign brands. He repeatedly cracked combination locks using a method that involved checking online information about used bicycles and targeted unlocked bicycles. The police plan to charge him with theft and other crimes soon.

The woman received a call from a man claiming to be her eldest son, saying that he had caused an accident and needed money. The next call came from the same man, asking for 1 million yen, saying that he had been hospitalized because of the accident. He instructed the woman to hand the money over to a lawyer at a train station in Tokyo. The woman followed the instructions and handed over 1 million yen to a man who got on the same train.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, there have been similar cases in which residents of Tokyo have been targeted by scammers who claim to be their sons or other family members. In one case, a scammer claimed to be a colleague and said that he needed settlement money. In another case, a scammer said that he had been fired from his company and needed money.

The suspects have admitted to the crime during police interrogation, stating that they "sold the stolen items to a brand item purchasing store, and used all the cash obtained there for food and drink expenses." It has also been reported that the suspects have a prior record of theft.

Anon on Top: It's just stress, cut him some slack.

Anon on bottom: People like this will just do it again.

The police conducted a stakeout and identified the suspect's home. The next day, the suspect visited an elderly person's home pretending to be a bank employee, convinced them to hand over cash, and then fled. In the second incident that occurred earlier, the elderly victim (82) was pushed and fell, fracturing her left ankle, resulting in a five-week recovery period. The police obtained information on the suspect's clothing and facial features from the first victim and identified a man with a history of assault charges from nearby security cameras.

When the photo of the suspect was shown to the second victim, she confirmed that it was him.

The suspect, 34-year-old Mikio Oshii, who resides in Tokyo, was announced by the police. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is calling on the elderly to "never hand over money to anyone who claims to be a bank employee," focusing on banks in residential areas.

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◆ A wanted thief was assaulted by an unknown assailant

Early yesterday morning, a nearby shop employee reported hearing screaming and seeing a man lying on the ground. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the man had lost consciousness after being beaten on his face, stomach, and other areas, and was taken to the hospital. The police are currently trying to identify the suspect.

At the scene, there were footprints believed to be from the suspect who attacked the male victim, and a pair of men's sneakers that are widely circulated. Investigators are narrowing down the search to male suspects. A young man wearing a hood was also seen in the area at the same time, and investigators are exploring the possibility that he was targeted and involved in the incident.

According to previous investigations, the male victim was wanted throughout Tokyo for theft and assault charges and was identified as the suspect, Mikio Oshii.

The article above seems to be about Kotoko's Assault against Mikio Oshii. Kotoko wears mens clothing and shoes to avoid detection whenever enacting vigilante justice.

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These ones I'm not sure where they land, but I translated them since they seemed important.

Paper bag robbery, 20s male and female arrested.

The police arrested a man and a woman in their 20s who reside in Tokyo on suspicion of theft, as they allegedly snatched a paper bag containing a recently purchased bag and other items from a woman who had just come out of a department store on the street in the early hours of last night and fled the scene.

Yesterday evening, a female suspect snatched a paper bag from a woman who had just come out of a department store on the street, while on the road. The female suspect fled the scene in a car driven by a male suspect who was waiting nearby.

The entire process of the crime was captured on nearby security cameras, and as a result, the two suspects in this case were identified.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man working for a major advertising agency on suspicion of violating the ordinance on prevention of public nuisance by targeting high school girls during their commute at a train station in Tokyo and filming up their skirts with his smartphone.

The man was caught red-handed by a police officer who noticed him filming up a girl's skirt while standing on an escalator during the girls' commute time. Over 200 upskirt photos were found on his smartphone, and he had been arrested three times in the past for similar offenses.

One of the man's colleagues said, "I had no idea he had a criminal record. He said he was going to pick up his children once a week and leave early, but I never expected him to do such a thing…" and expressed shock at the news.

According to the police investigation, the man has admitted to the charges, saying, "I knew it was wrong, and even though I knew I would eventually get caught, I couldn't stop myself. I just wanted to forget about the stress from work."

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This one is interesting.

Company: Shoko Newspaper Corporation Position: External Director (?) Name: Kaneshiro Ken'otoko(???)

Kotoko pays him 10,000 JPY which is equivalent to 90~100 USD in conversion. This scene is related to Serial Killer boy and it's very suspicious.

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There are some suspicious scenes as well with Serial Killer boy. Things that Kotoko shouldn't seem to know. For example, the old lady's body appears a few frames before the end sequence. The murder weapon and how he killed them. A black haired girl that was shown last minute. Why is she important and why does she only appear here? Is she Kotoko or something?

The articles made no mention about the killer's modus operandi or murder weapon. It's possible Kotoko got that information when she met the reporter but she has been hinting to have seen the hammer and the lady in white earlier before that.

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This is just speculation of course but...There's also the article about the paperbag couple. Kotoko is 20 years old and this boy seems to be of the same age. Are they...related somehow? Or is it just coincidence? Kotoko's hideout seems to be in a warehouse too.

It's unlikely they are connected but I also find it interesting that the appearance of the serial killer is very close to Fuuta.

[storiesoflilies]

Lilyyy. I'm sorry to bother you with this, but you're the best at writing synopsis, so I wanted to ask for your opinion about this one:

As the adopted daughter of the Chief Inspector of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, you believe you have a bright future and successful career ahead of you as a Detective. You were trained by the very best, after all. But when you begin to investigate a series of ritualistic murders of young men all across Japan, the truth of your linage and the hidden society of Jujutsu begins to unravel in your wake. Leaving you with the question - Who are you, really?

I have a feeling the beginning is too long and too much information, but I'm not sure how else to convey that reader is adopted and she's a detective.

I'm really open to any suggestions and opinions ♡♡♡

wahhhh shikari my darling!!!

this was such a cute ask, and thankyou for saying my synopsis’ are good (even though they are the most ambiguous known to man lololol).

advice below the cut <3

so here’s a little condensed option based on what you’ve sent me! i personally feel you could explain the parental/family situation, as well as the fathers job title, within the fic tbh.

here’s an example of how i condensed things a little.

who are you, really? you might have once said a bright and upcoming detective, trained by the very best in the business. but when you begin to investigate a series of ritualistic murders of young men all across Japan, the truth of who you really are begins to unravel in your wake.

your fic sounds really exciting, i can’t wait to read it :3

hope this helps!

Lily xo

[dash-n-step]

Info about Digimon Seekers, posted on Dengeki (translated through google, link in source)

Details about the Web Novel:

The core content for following the story of "DIGIMON SEEKERS" is a series of web novels published on a special page on the Digimon Web.

The serialization is scheduled to start on April 3, 2023 (Monday), and will be updated every day in the first week, and once a week after that.

The amount of text is also planned to be about 60,000 characters or more for each chapter (about 2 general light novels in all chapters!), and the volume is enough to read.

Visual cuts (illustration) will be posted every time along with the update.

"DIGIMON SEEKERS" will be available in three languages: Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.

Miyuki Sawashiro, who is the voice of Gammamon in "Digimon Ghost Game", is in charge of reading aloud

STORY:

The Digital World—a land entirely unlike that which humans call the real world. This cyberspace built upon the network is home to digital monsters known as Digimon. The discovery of these AI lifeforms is both a blessing and a curse to human society, which relies on the network to manage everything in their world. Eiji Nagasumi is 19 years old, a "loser" cracker who earns daily money with dangerous work related to the Digital World. One day, Professor Ryusenji of the Tokyo Cyber University, entrusts Eiji with a Digimon Linker, the newest model of Digimon dock—along with a Digimon. ​ When Eiji meets Loogamon, a Wolf Digimon with a mysterious interface on its head, his life is changed completely. JUDGE, a righteous hacker who hates crackers. DIGIPOLICE, Investigative Unit Eleven of the Metropolitan Police Department's Cybercrimes Division whose mission is to stop Digimon crimes. As well as SoC: Sons of Chaos, an extremist crack team led by legendary cracker TARTARUS... ​Ryusenji sends Eiji to infiltrate and investigate SoC. He discovers that they are planning a widescale cyberterror attack. What is the special skill known as Mind Link? What are the answers to Loogamon's missing past and true specs? Will Eiji come out on top in the Digital World and turn his life around...? This is the beginning of a Digimon story steeped in chaos.

Characters:

Protagonist Eiji (Nagazumi Eiji): A young man who works as a freelance cracker to make a living. His encounter with Lugamon changed his way of life after that. He calls himself "Fang" as a handle name.

Leon: A young hacker with the handle name "Judge". He works as a vigilante to destroy crackers who commit digital crimes. He mind-links with Pulsemon as his partner.

Satsuki: Deputy leader of the Digimon Crime Countermeasures Team (commonly known as Digi-Tsu) in the 11th Investigation Section of the Cyber ​​Crime Division of the Metropolitan Police Department's Community Safety Department. She has a passionate personality, and he speaks his mind straight and is even more abusive.

Yulin: Chief of the Digimon Crime Countermeasures Team (commonly known as Digi-Tsu) in the 11th Investigation Section of the Cyber ​​Crime Division, Community Safety Department, Metropolitan Police Department. His excellent skills were bought and he was scouted by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Loogamon:

Level: Child

Type: Monster

Attribute: Virus

Special Moves: Howling Fire, Spiral Bite

Because it has an old-fashioned interface on its forehead, it is speculated that it may have been an experimental "prototype Digimon" before digimon were discovered.

It is said that the data of a demon wolf that appears in the mythology of the real world is embedded in the deepest part of its Digicore, and it sometimes shows violent behavior that is unmatched during its growth period.

At first glance, it looks like a cute puppy, but if you touch it carelessly, you will get a painful counterattack.

It has a tendency to primarily recognize beings that can control itself, and although it is difficult to tame, it can be a reliable partner if a relationship of trust can be established.

Its Special Moves are "Howling Fire", which shoots flames imbued with magical power from its mouth, and "Spiral Bite", in which it bites and rotates with its sharp fangs.

Live Action Trailer:

Based on the concept of "enjoying the same images worldwide", it is made with a movie trailer image in mind.

Katsuta Hanaya, who is also popular as a YouTuber, plays the role of the main character, Eiji, in the live-action video.

a new trailer video will be released on April 3rd.

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Random conflicting Adachi details in the Golden anime

In the post about "Adachi was totally stalking Mayumi", I mentioned:

I’m aware that the Persona 4 Golden anime has its own version of this where Adachi is actually legitimately seriously assigned to go babysit Mayumi. But that’s just the anime adaptation’s take on Adachi, and in the commentary track for episode 7, the director emphasizes that this is their take and encourages you to think whatever you’d like. 

So here are some other decisions that the Golden anime made that conflict with what else is known about the character.

Golden anime: Adachi is in Tokyo before coming to Inaba. They don't name Tokyo, but he's shown working at a rather distinct building when he receives his transfer order to Inaba, and the building is the real life Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department building.

Atlus: Adachi didn't live in Iwatodai, but he did used to work in the heart of the city (source: Persona Stalker Club episode 11).

I assume that the anime staff picked the Tokyo PD to make Adachi look successful before he gets booted all the way to Inaba.

I know some creators just come up with answers to fan questions, but I don't get that impression about this - Atlus had already thought about it if Adachi was talking about being sick of seeing the Moonlight Bridge. (Tho the Moonlight Bridge in Persona 3 is modeled after the real life Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo. I guess we have "Tokyo at home".) I think Iwatodai is a big enough city that Adachi would miss it when he's stuck in Inaba too. It's modeled on the very large port city of Kobe. Going from working there to working in the sticks would be a huge shift.

Golden anime: Adachi is wearing a red tie as he drives into Inaba with his transfer papers.

Atlus: Adachi's red tie was a hand-me-down from Dojima because Dojima couldn't stand seeing the shitty tie Adachi kept wearing (source: Persona Stalker Club episode 5).

The Persona Stalker Club stuff was after the anime aired, so it's not like they could have known. I also don't get the impression that this was a random answer. The person who asked this question on Stalker Club was totally on to something - why *do* these 2 dudes both wear red ties? Also, in Adachi's social link, Nanako points out that he has holes in his socks, so him wearing a threadbare tie that pissed off Dojima sounds about right lol.

Golden anime: Adachi's apartment is rather empty. Barren, even - there are no personalizations or decorations. It's also noticeably clean - part of the plot is him cleaning out his fridge, and the setting files only shows some folded clothes on the ground.

Atlus: Adachi is noted as being bad at tidying up his room (source: his P4U2 profile).

I don't think this is a "random" trivia thing that someone just wrote for his profile. In the notes accompanying his character design from the Persona 4 Design Works, Soejima talks about communicating that Adachi really was an elite in the police force through his bedhead and crooked tie. How elites have some part of them that's "off", and in Adachi's case, it's that he isn't mindful of his appearance.

Imo, what Soejima did with his character design helps give the player a visual about how his home looks without ever actually seeing it. Like the mental image I have of him is, "dude who sleeps on a futon surrounded by stacks of cup noodles and beer cans, uses a 10-in-1 product, owns 1 suit", and I thought that way before ever seeing his P4U2 profile.

Meanwhile, the Golden anime adaptation went in a different direction and used the appearance of his place as an extension of himself. His room's barren appearance and lack of personalizations reflects how Adachi doesn't have much going on in his life, and the kindness forced on him by others is something he keeps on a cold shelf before physically throwing into the trash. Hmm, it feels heavy handed when you type all of it out like that lol.

???: Btw, the anime might make you think Adachi has a classic yellow PVC raincoat, but it's actually a yellow mods coat (source: Soejima's character design for Adachi says "mods coat"). The m51 parka that was worn by mods is made of nylon, so it's also waterproof. That said, I have no idea if the anime was trying to draw him in a pvc raincoat or a yellow mods.

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Keiko Murata (32) "slacker"

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

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Koihana Bakumeiroku Prologue: Chapter 5

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Kido: Well then, we will have many opportunities to work together in the future…

Kido: Shall we formally introduce ourselves?

(Now that I think of it, I only roughly know their names and occupations…)

I’m still not very familiar with everyone here.

I glanced at Saito, he took a small breath and spoke up.

Saito: I’m Saito Hajime. I’m a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Drawn-Sword Regiment.

Mori: “Saito Hajime”? You mean *that* Saito from the Shinsengumi?

Rin: Huh?

Saito: Correct. Before joining the police department... I was part of the Shinsengumi.

(Shinsengumi…)

I didn't know a lot about them, but I’ve heard that name before.

(I think I’ve heard Saito’s name before, but… oh, that might be why.)

The Shinsengumi was a well-known organisation and since he was a former member, it wouldn't be surprising if I’ve heard his name before.

Rin: Huh? But the Shinsengumi fought against the Government during the Boshin War…

When I said that, vaguely recalling the historical event, Saito wore a complicated expression on his face.

Rin: Oh…

(I shouldn't have brought that up…)

Rin: S-Sorry…

Saito: … No, it’s fine. It’s expected that you’d have questions.

Saito stopped me when I panicked and wanted to apologise.

Saito: After the end of the Boshin War, I was placed under house arrest.

Saito: However… Katsu took me under his wing and so I now lead the Drawn-Sword Regiment.

Rin: I… see.

Katsu: …

That was a peep at the relationship between Saito and Katsu.

(So, he’s no longer an opposition to the government, instead he’s working for them…)

Kido: … I’m next.

In an attempt to lift the tense atmosphere, Kido spoke up.

Kido: I’m Kido Takayoshi. I work as a full-time advisor to the government office.

Rin: Um…

(What does it mean to be a “full-time advisor to the government’s office”...?)

Saito: … Basically, he’s the second most powerful man in the country after the Emperor.

When I tilted my head in puzzlement at the unfamiliar job title, Saito explained it to me.

Rin: After the Emperor… WHAT!?

(He’s THAT important!?)

I did get a feeling that he was someone with authority when he said he worked for the Meiji Government, and the way he talked about allowing women into the workforce, but…

Rin: My sincerest apologies! I have been very impolite to you…

Kido: You don’t have to apologise. It’s only a title to me, no worries.

(It’s still bothering me even though he said that…)

Rin: I didn’t think you were such an important man…

Katsu: … Isn’t that even more impolite?

Rin: Ah!

Katsu’s words took me by surprise, and Kido smiled calmly at me.

Kido: Fufu, does my appearance make me look otherwise?

Rin: Yes… sorry.

When it came to important people, I imagined them to be older men with long beards or someone dressed in elaborate clothes.

(Kido is a young man dressed in simple clothing… that's why I didn't think he'd be someone of such great importance.)

Kido: … If I dress in clothes that are very obviously expensive, it'll make me an easy target. Moreover, the lighter my clothing, the more convenient it is for me to escape when necessary.

Kido seemed to notice me staring at him, and so he explained it to me.

Rin: I see…

(That makes sense. He would indeed become an easy target if he were to dress in expensive clothing.)

Kido: … Oh, right. Please still feel free to take your time to consider the job offer.

Kido: If I revealed my identity to you earlier, the offer would’ve sounded more like an official order…

Kido: I’d much prefer it if you'd decide for yourself.

Rin: Oh… alright.

(He’s being so considerate of me.)

His gentle and approachable demeanour made me gradually feel less tense.

After Kido was done speaking, Katsu looked at me.

Katsu: … Guess I’m the last one.

Rin: !

(He was against hiring me just a while ago.)

(I don’t think he has a very good impression of me… will I be okay?)

Although his opinion was a general one about women and not targeted towards me specifically, I couldn't help feeling anxious and wary of him.

Katsu: I’m Katsu Kaishu. I’m an Admiral in the Navy.

Rin: Admiral?

Kido: He’s the highest ranking officer in the Navy.

Rin: WHAT!?

(This man is an important person too…!?)

Katsu: Now, no need to panic. I’m not the type of guy to go around boasting about my rank.

Rin: Alright…

Mori: Okay, so that concludes the self introductions?

Mori clapped his hands together to show that the self introductions were done.

Mori: She must be exhausted, so we should head back soon.

Kido: … Yes, you’re right.

Mori: Come on, let’s go.

I was about to leave the room with Mori, but I suddenly stopped.

Rin: Um, thank you for all your help today!

Saito: … Yeah.

After I thanked them, Saito and the others saw us off until we reached the exit.

Mori: Let’s go to my residence!

[j-2b]

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

This is the building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, located in Yoshida, Tokyo. It is the bureau in charge of public security and intelligence operations, with more than 2,000 officers. This building has also appeared in the popular anime series Detective Conan, as the headquarters of the police forces that collaborate with the young detective Conan Edogawa.

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Volume 4 extra pages. (Transcribed w/ machine translation.)

超感謝おまけのおまけPart. 3 Super Thank You Bonus Bonus Part. 3

警視庁捜査二課極秘資料？ Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Division 2 Top Secret Materials?

対快盗キッド用 傾向と対策 キッドが次に狙う獲物を大胆予想！当たればキッド確保間違いなし！ For anti-kaito kid Trends and countermeasures Make bold predictions about Kid's next target! If you win, you are sure to secure a kid!

快盗キッドの犯罪傾向最近狙われた美術品 Kaitou Kid's criminal tendencies Artworks recently targeted

レッド・ティアー ル���ー Red Tear Ruby

クリスタル・マザー トパーズ Crystal · Mother Topaz

グリーン・ドリーム エメラルド Green Dream Emerald

ブルー・バースデー サファイア Blue Birthday sapphire

ブルー・ワンダー アクアマリン Blue Wonder Aquamarine

ダーク・ナイト ブラックオパール dark Knight Black Opal

ゴールデン・アイ キャッツアイ Golden Eye Cats eye

ブラック・スター 黒真珠 Black star Black pearl

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号こと、怪盗キッドは、以前は絵画や彫刻、宝石などの世界の一流美術品をねらっていた。

しかし最近、怪盗キッドに狙われた美術品をみてみると、ある傾向が見られる。あきらかに怪盗キッドは世界でも有数の巨大な宝石ばかりを狙っており、しかも何やら色にかかわる異名を持つものばかり。 International wanted person number 1412

Also known as Kaitou Kid, used to aim for the world's top works of art such as paintings, sculptures, and jewelry.

However, when we look at the artworks that have been targeted by Kaito Kid recently, we can see a certain trend. Kaitou Kid is clearly after the world's biggest jewels, and most of them have different names related to their colors.

なぜ宗旨替えをしたかは不明だがこれが怪盗キッド確保の手がかりとなることは間違いない。

また世界を股にかけていた怪盗キッドが、都内近郊での犯行を多発させているのは、キッドの標的となる宝石がたまたまそこにあっただけと思われる。 It is unknown why he changed targets, but there is no doubt that this will be a clue to securing Kaito Kid.

Also, the reason Kid, the phantom thief who traveled all over the world, often commits crimes in the suburbs of Tokyo, is thought to be because the jewels targeted by Kid happened to be located there.

フルルル！ワシが三日三晩徹夜で分析した怪盗キッド逮捕のためのマル秘情報をそっと教えよう！ Furururu! Let me secretly tell you the confidential information that I analyzed for three days and three nights to arrest Kaito Kid.

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同じ色を狙わない

唯一色がだぶっているのはブルーだが、「ブルー・ワンダー」は、怪盗キッド自らが選んだ標的ではなく、鈴木財閥の相談役の鈴木次郎吉氏が挑戦状を叩き付け狙わさせたもの。つまり怪盗キッドは、これまでに狙った宝石とは違う色のものを狙う可能性が高い。これまでに狙われていない色といえば、イエローやピンクといったものが、あげられるのだが・・・ Don't aim for the same color

The only color that overlaps is blue, but ``Blue Wonder'' is not a target chosen by Kid the Phantom Thief himself, but a challenge given to him by Mr. Jirokichi Suzuki, an advisor to the Suzuki Zaibatsu. In other words, there is a high possibility that Kaitou Kid will aim for a jewel with a different color than the jewels he has targeted so far. Colors that have not been targeted so far include yellow and pink...

次に狙われる宝石

おそらく怪盗キッドは、世界最大クラスの宝石を次々狙っていると思われる。すると今までに狙われていない宝石が、つぎの標的に選ばれる可能性が高い。有名な宝石では、ダイアモンド、ガーネット、アメジスト、ラビスラズリなどがまだ狙われていない。特に怪しいのはダイヤモンドであるが、ヨーロパ最大のものは過去に狙われているので、それ以上のものが・・・！ The next jewel to be targeted

Kaitou Kid is probably aiming for the world's largest jewels one after another. Then, there is a high possibility that a jewel that has not been targeted before will be selected as the next target. Among the famous gemstones, diamonds, garnets, amethysts, and lapis lazuli have not yet been targeted. The diamond is particularly suspicious, but the largest one in Europe has been targeted in the past, so there's something even bigger than that...!

結論 怪盗キッドが次に狙うのは・・・ ピンクかイエローの世界最大のダイアモンド！

Conclusion Kaito Kid's next target is... The world's largest pink or yellow diamond!

ボクさえいれば、いつでも捕まえます。 こ〜んなの時間の無駄！ As long as I'm here, I'll catch you anytime. This is such a waste of time!

だいたい宝石の色は数えきれないほどあり予測は不可能。たとえばニューヨークのオーロラ・コレクションは、２００種類もの色の邇う宝石が集められていて、一堂に展示される様子は、光輝くオーロラそのもの。

There are countless colors of gemstones and it is impossible to predict. For example, the Aurora Collection in New York is a collection of jewels in over 200 different colors, and the display all in one place is just like the shining aurora borealis.

さらに、ルビーとして分類されている「レッド・ティアー」だけど、本来コランダムという宝石の中で、赤色のものだけがルビーと呼ばれる資格を持っているんだ。したがって青色の「レッド・ティアー」は、サファイアに分類されるのが普通。それに同じ種類でもいろんな呼び方があるから、色も宝石の種類もこれっぽっちの手がかりで予想はするのは難しいよ。

Furthermore, ``red tear'' is classified as a ruby, but among the corundum gemstones, only red ones qualify to be called rubies. Therefore, blue "red tier" is usually classified as sapphire. Also, there are many different names for the same type of gemstone, so it's difficult to predict the color or type of gemstone based on just a few clues.

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Houtaro: Why do I need to study more? What happened to my senpai being so cool?!

Emu: Houtaro, we talked about this, you can’t neglect your studies even if you want to become an Alchemist, you still need to graduate high school.

Houtao: Is that why Sakura-san is also here?

Sakura: Be thankful you’re treated to a normal classroom setting.

Sakura: Don’t mind me, I’m here studying for my lessons, without the usual ruckus with my brothers.

Houtaro: What about Keiwa?

Emu: He’s with Shinnosuke, he wants to be a policeman after all, who better to train him than Tomari-keibu of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Shoutaro: Yeah, if Terui was training his kouhai, he won’t be the Keiwa we know and love.

Ryu: Do you have so little faith in me Hidari?

Shoutaro: Would you have trained him that would best benefit his character?

Ryu: Don’t ask me questions

Shoutaro: Hojo, give the kid a break.

Shoutaro: And please let the actual teacher teach him.

Emu: *raises an eyebrow*

Shoutaro: I said what I said, he could have techniques to help Houtaro in his studies.

Shoutaro: Since he got his degree in teaching.

Emu: Fine.

Emu: But I’ll be quizzing him later.

Shoutaro: Give it a few days before you quiz him, jeez.

Emu's harder on Houtaro about his studies than his real mom is (though tbf he has gotten into trouble with her about that)

Also, where the hell is Minato (also his actual sensei outside of alchemy) in this?? And maybe Rinne can help him too??