"Of course the kitchen's clean. It'd be strange if it were dirty and messy, wouldn't it?"
Amamiya Natsuki shook his head, slowly looking around the kitchen as he said softly:
"There are handmade clay figures and building-block puzzles in the rooms. That proves the people who lived here weren't too busy and had free time to enjoy their lives...but there's no sign that anyone ever used the kitchen."
Bystander Glasses Girl walked over. Confused, she asked:
"But there are pots, bowls, and pans, and all kinds of seasonings and supplies... How can you tell no one's used it?"
Amamiya Natsuki turned to her.
"Miss Yasui, have you ever cooked for yourself?"
Bystander Glasses Girl nodded.
"Of course I have."
Amamiya Natsuki asked another question:
"Then what's an inconspicuous but indispensable item in a kitchen?"
"Hmm..."
Bystander Glasses Girl folded her arms across her chest and hesitated.
"Ah, I know." Yukinoshita Hiyori raised her right hand, her voice sweet and clear. "Is there no cleaning rag?"
Amamiya Natsuki looked at Haruno and nodded.
"Correct. Full marks."
"Hehe~"
Yukinoshita Hiyori lifted her pretty face smugly, looking as if she wanted someone to hurry up and praise her.
Seeing Yukino, who was usually so cool and composed, make that expression was quite a contrast.
Bystander Glasses Girl glanced around the kitchen, still confused.
"There really doesn't seem to be a rag... It's just a rag. What's the problem?"
Amamiya Natsuki said softly:
"Anyone who's cooked at home knows that cleaning up after a meal is important. A rag is an essential kitchen item... This kitchen seems to have everything, but there's no rag. That proves nobody ever cooked here."
Bystander Glasses Girl objected:
"Even so, what if neither of the couple knew how to cook?"
Yukinoshita Hiyori held up a slender finger.
"Cooking