The group took a photo of Katori Akane and went around asking people near where the shoe had been found, hoping to uncover clues about the bride's disappearance and whereabouts.
After making the rounds, a waitress finally remembered something. "I think I remember her. She hurried into the Windmill Cabin alone, and after that, I didn't pay attention to that area anymore—around one in the afternoon, I think."
With an exact time, the next step was clear.
"An alibi for Katori's kidnapping?" Grandmother Oga chuckled. "Fine, since the Detectives want to play this little game, we'll cooperate. During that time, I was in my room sorting the accounts."
Oga's Father cooperated as well. "My wife and I were with Mother too."
With the three eldest speaking up, the others had no choice but to give their accounts as well.
Oga's Older Sister said, "I was riding at the racetrack."
Oga's Uncle said, "I was drinking in the house." Celebrating his nephew's impending humiliation in advance.
After the Oga Family had spoken, only one person remained.
Jiang Xia looked at the dark-skinned man. "What about you?"
Takahashi Junichi thought for a moment. "I think I was looking for someone over at the Crystal Dream Theater. Oh, right, I even took a few photos there. The hands on their flowerbed clock are inlaid with glass, and they're beautiful."
As he spoke, he took out his Camera, found the photos he had taken, and handed them to Jiang Xia as proof.
The photo showed a beautiful flowerbed, with two long hands in the center arranged like a clock. It looked like an ordinary garden decoration, but it really could tell time. Judging by the time displayed by the flowerbed hands in the photo, it was indeed sometime after one o'clock.
Once everyone had