Wish Gone Wrong?
Why now?
August 12
No work.
No plans.
Perfect.
Finally, I could look around my apartment in peace and maybe go through the guest list the owner gave me.
Orion, however...
Was convinced Shin would show up.
...
Don't jinx it, Orion.
Please.
Shin...
Not today.
Just let me investigate in peace for once.
...
Ding dong.
...
...
I blame Orion.
When I opened the door...
It wasn't Shin.
It was Sawa and Toma.
...
Déjà vu.
Great.
Now what?
Before I could even ask, Sawa looked at me with a serious expression.
"There's a problem."
...
What problem?
Then she said it.
Shin was arrested again.
...
WAIT.
WHAT?!
WHY?!
Everything suddenly became a mess.
I didn't mean it like this when I wished Shin wouldn't come over today.
Toma immediately headed to the police station.
Meanwhile, Sawa stayed with me, trying to comfort me.
Thank you, Sawa.
I really appreciate it.
But...
I'm worried.
Even Orion was panicking.
And for the first time...
I couldn't reassure him either.
Knowing Shin...
He'd probably cooperate without resisting.
He still blames himself for what happened.
But why now?
I thought the case had already been closed.
Sawa kept trying to stay cheerful.
Even after accidentally breaking a cup.
...
That only told me how anxious she really was.
Still...
I need to stay calm.
Shin didn't push me.
...
I know he didn't.
I don't have proof yet.
But...
I know.
I believe he'll come back.
And if he doesn't...
I might actually storm the police station myself.
By sunset, Toma finally returned.
He explained that Shin's father's old case had reached the Shinano investigators.
Because of that...
My accident was reopened.
And Shin was arrested again.
...
Ugh.
They're treating him like a suspect just because his father was a murderer.
Honestly...
Part of me wants to yell at the police.
But...
I can't completely blame them either.
From their perspective, they're following the evidence.
Shin was the last person seen with me.
Of course they'd question him.
Sawa defended Shin immediately.
I couldn't help nodding along.
We need proof.
As soon as possible.
...
I'm worried about his scholarship too.
He should be studying for his exams.
Working toward the future he wants.
Not sitting in a police station.
...
Shin...
Orion complained that we couldn't do anything.
Unfortunately...
He was right.
Waiting isn't enough anymore.
If only I could go back to the cliff...
If only I could remember.
...
Come on, brain.
Out of all the memories to forget...
Why this one?
Why not now, when Shin needs it most?
Even a tiny clue would help.
We have to do something.
The guest list.
That's our best lead.
If I can recover even one more memory...
Maybe...
Just maybe...
It'll be enough to help Shin.