On Tuesday night, Morinaka Suzume opened her phone.
Boss, Matoba: "Wednesday at 6 p.m., exorcist gathering."
Client, Bourbon: "Flight at 3 a.m. Friday. I've sent you the mission details."
Senior, Natori: "We're working together on this Thursday's shoot. Let's do our best!"
Old acquaintance, Hakuba: "There's been another problem over at the 'Cocoon.' They want us to go this weekend. Can you get in touch with Kudo?"
Former neighbor, Kagami: "I'm going back to Japan soon. Are you free to hang out?"
Wait, how do I know him again? Hattori: "A case I've just taken on is connected to yokai again. Can you take a look and tell me if the client is pulling my leg? [PDF file]"
Wait, how do I know him again, too? Matsuda: "Hagi ran into something supernatural again. Get over here, quick!"
You really shouldn't be in my contacts, should you? Kaito Kid: "Someone set me up. Hurry! [Location]"
Morinaka Suzume: ...
Morinaka Suzume closed her phone.
Morinaka Suzume opened the window, trying to get downstairs as quickly as possible.
"Wait, wait." The little detective beside her grabbed her. "Stay alive for one more minute."
"Look over this case for me first."
Morinaka Suzume: ...
*
Morinaka Suzume was certain that detectives were the most arrogant, self-centered, and willful people in the world.
So even when faced with an inevitable ending, they stubbornly refused to accept it.
Like right now.
"Morinaka." The little detective paid no attention to the blood covering her and spoke softly. "Please. Please."
"Stay alive for one more minute."
I guess I can't say no to you.
*
Things to know:
1. The female lead is a JK in name, but a corporate drone in spirit. Although she's a student, school life barely features. She spends her days running around for commission fees and is in excellent mental health.
2. There will be supernatural elements, but they won't involve the methods used to commit crimes. The protagonist has supernatural abilities, but won't use them to gain clairvoyant insight and solve cases.
3. Alternate timeline, no rescue. Everyone from the police academy group survives.
4. Lots of personal headcanons, and the timeline has been changed. Any changes will be noted at the end of each chapter.
Blurb last edited: 2025.11.3
Theme: Treasure the good things around you.
