Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru spots a woman fainting and is helped by Jiang Xia.
• Jiang Xia identifies Vodka and Edward in a nearby alley.
• Amuro Tooru decides to follow Vodka and Irish, who board a bus.
• Amuro Tooru confronts them on the bus, leading to a tense exchange.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru shows concern for the fainting woman, demonstrating his protective nature.
• Jiang Xia displays keen observation skills, identifying Vodka and Edward.
• Vodka and Irish seem nervous and evasive, hinting at their secretive activities.
• Amuro Tooru reveals his awareness of Vodka's recent actions and Hashimoto Maya's presence in his agency.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the Detective Agency and the Organization.
• The hidden power dynamics between Amuro Tooru, Vodka, and Irish.
• The theme of deception and hidden agendas.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia work together to help the fainting woman, showing a brief alliance.
• Vodka and Irish interact warily with Amuro Tooru, trying to hide their true intentions.
• Amuro Tooru and Irish have a tense exchange, with Irish trying to maintain neutrality.
• Vodka and Amuro Tooru engage in a verbal sparring match, each trying to gain the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three key characters (Irish, Vodka, Amuro Tooru) arrive at the hospital, where they find Jiang Xia.
• They learn that a woman (later revealed to be Vermouth) has been admitted after falling near the overpass.
• Vodka secretly leaves the group to meet with Dr. Shirai, the psychiatrist.

Character Developments

• Irish: Shows interest in using Jiang Xia as a pawn against Uzo.
• Vodka: Demonstrates caution and paranoia, bringing two nurses with him to meet Dr. Shirai due to his fear of being framed or attacked.
• Jiang Xia: Shows kindness and concern for others, bringing the unconscious Vermouth to the hospital.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and use of pawns (Irish's interest in Jiang Xia).
• Paranoia and caution (Vodka's behavior).
• Kindness and concern for others (Jiang Xia's actions).

Character Interactions

• Irish and Amuro Tooru: Secretly clash over subordinates (Jiang Xia and Hashimoto Maya).
• Vodka and the nurses: Vodka brings them along to meet Dr. Shirai due to his paranoia.
• Jiang Xia and the three men: Jiang Xia greets them politely but is curious about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dr. Heishan reveals that Dr. Shirai, whom Vodka had an appointment with, is unavailable due to a car accident.
• A woman with retrograde amnesia is discovered by Jiang Xia and Irish. She can only remember the word 'Mayonaka'.
• Amuro Tooru, Irish, and Jiang Xia decide to help find the woman's identity instead of involving the police.
• Vodka, who had secretly visited a psychiatrist, receives a threatening email from Uzo, compelling him to rejoin Amuro Tooru and Irish.

Character Developments

• Vodka: Struggles with his mental state and anxiety. After receiving Uzo's threatening email, he reluctantly rejoins Amuro Tooru and Irish.
• Amuro Tooru: Shows concern for the amnesiac woman and considers involving the police, but ultimately decides to help find her identity with Jiang Xia and Irish.
• Irish: Demonstrates his Sherlock Holmes fandom and offers to help find the amnesiac woman's identity.
• Jiang Xia: Uses his detective skills to propose finding the amnesiac woman's identity without involving the police.

Significant Themes

• Mental Health: The chapter explores Vodka's mental struggles and the amnesiac woman's condition, highlighting the importance of mental health.
• Trust and Alliances: The dynamics between Vodka, Amuro Tooru, and Irish show the complexities of trust and alliances in their situation.
• Identity and Belonging: The amnesiac woman's struggle to remember her identity raises questions about belonging and self-discovery.

Character Interactions

• Vodka, Amuro Tooru, and Irish: The three have a tense interaction, with Vodka feeling pressured to rejoin them after Uzo's email. Amuro Tooru and Irish argue over helping the amnesiac woman.
• Jiang Xia and Irish: They work together to find the amnesiac woman's identity, with Irish offering his deductive skills inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
• Vodka and Uzo: Though not physically present, Uzo's threatening email manipulates Vodka into rejoining Amuro Tooru and Irish, highlighting their strained relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia, Vodka (Irish), and Amuro Tooru gather at the hospital to visit Mayonaka, an amnesiac woman Jiang Xia found.
• Mayonaka has a brief headache when reminded of her past, hinting at repressed memories.
• Jiang Xia examines a torn Bible page and a puzzle piece found with Mayonaka, deducing she might have torn the page for notes and that she was likely in a hotel when she lost her memory.
• Amuro Tooru recognizes the Bible paper's quality and suggests it's from a high-end hotel.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia demonstrates his keen observation and deduction skills.
• Amuro Tooru shows his experience and knowledge from various part-time jobs.
• Mayonaka's past is hinted to be traumatic, causing her pain when reminded.
• Vodka (Irish) has internal thoughts and actions that are not revealed to others.

Significant Themes

• Memory loss and repressed memories.
• The search for identity and past.
• The use of deduction and observation in problem-solving.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia takes the lead in questioning Mayonaka, showing concern and curiosity.
• Amuro Tooru contributes to the investigation with his unique experiences and insights.
• Vodka (Irish) observes the situation silently, with internal thoughts not shared with others.
• The three men work together to help Mayonaka, showing camaraderie despite their different roles and backgrounds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group visits several upscale hotels in search of Mayonaka's whereabouts.
• They finally find her at Hotel D, where the security guard recognizes her.
• Mayonaka's amnesia is triggered upon seeing her reflection, causing her to flee the room.

Character Developments

• Mayonaka: Struggles with her amnesia and becomes distressed upon seeing her reflection.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates his detective skills by finding Mayonaka's hotel and discovering her registered phone number is invalid.
• Amuro Tooru: Reflects on the mysterious person following them and considers his motives.

Significant Themes

• Amnesia and memory loss: Mayonaka's struggle with her amnesia is a central theme, driving the plot forward.
• Pursuit of truth: The group's investigation into Mayonaka's past and the mysterious follower highlights their determination to uncover the truth.
• Trust and suspicion: Characters question each other's motives, reflecting the theme of trust and suspicion within the group.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia: They work together to find Mayonaka and investigate her past, showcasing their partnership and complementary skills.
• Mayonaka and her reflection: Mayonaka's interaction with her reflection in the mirror triggers her amnesiac episode, revealing her inner turmoil.
• The group and the mysterious follower: The group is aware of being followed, leading to suspicion and unease among its members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A car suddenly speeds towards Irish and Tachibana Mayonaka, but they both dodge it. Uzo's informant, Jiang Xia, witnesses Irish's agility.
• The group pursues the car but loses it. They find a bus involved in a chain-reaction crash, which Tachibana Mayonaka had been a passenger on, causing her amnesia.
• They board the same bus route to help Tachibana Mayonaka regain her memories.

Character Developments

• Irish: Realizes he may have exposed his agility to Jiang Xia and plans to invite Jiang Xia to activities that require physical skill to explain it.
• Vodka: Grows increasingly uncomfortable with Uzo's leisurely pace and lack of restraint on the situation. Decides to take Irish's suggestions about Uzo in reverse.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Irish and Vodka's hidden agendas, Jiang Xia's appraising gaze, and Uzo's informant's potential manipulation.
• Memory and identity: Tachibana Mayonaka's retrograde amnesia and her struggle to regain her memories.

Character Interactions

• Irish and Vodka: Despite their shared goal, they have different methods and trust levels. Vodka becomes increasingly distrustful of Irish's suggestions.
• Irish and Jiang Xia: Irish becomes more devoted to participating in Jiang Xia's activities to maintain his cover.
• Uzo and Vodka: Vodka grows increasingly impatient with Uzo's leisurely pace and lack of restraint on the situation.
• Tachibana Mayonaka and the group: They help her regain her memories by retracing her steps on the bus route.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at an abandoned gas station, which Mayonaka Tachibana recognizes.
• Vodka suspects Uzo's intentions and decides not to send a warning email to Gin.
• Irish, Jiang Xia, and Mayonaka Tachibana explore an abandoned building. Irish narrowly avoids a falling stone pushed from the roof.
• Irish pursues the rooftop figure, followed by Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia. Vodka is left behind with Mayonaka Tachibana, who suddenly leaves.
• Vodka is unsure whether to stay or leave the group.

Character Developments

• Vodka shows caution and strategic thinking, unlike his usual portrayal.
• Irish demonstrates quick reflexes and agility in avoiding the falling stone.
• Mayonaka Tachibana experiences a memory flash, hinting at her past.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception within the Organization, as Vodka suspects Uzo's motives.
• The danger of the Organization's missions, as seen in the abandoned building incident.
• The search for Mayonaka Tachibana's memories and identity.

Character Interactions

• Vodka and Mayonaka Tachibana: Vodka tries to engage Mayonaka Tachibana in conversation but finds her gone.
• Irish and the rooftop figure: Irish pursues the unknown figure, putting himself in potential danger.
• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia: Amuro Tooru takes Jiang Xia with him to follow Irish, leaving Vodka and Mayonaka Tachibana behind.
• Vodka's internal conflict: Vodka struggles with whether to stay with the group or leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Irish pursues the mysterious man to a rooftop, but the man escapes through another route.
• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia join the pursuit, splitting into different paths.
• The mysterious man leads them to an old street near a gas station, where he enters an abandoned bar.
• Inumaru Taro, an assassin, is revealed to be inside the bar, complaining about Tachibana Mayonaka's unprofessionalism.
• Tachibana Mayonaka appears, punches Inumaru Taro, and leaves to continue the assassination.
• Jiang Xia finds the unconscious Inumaru Taro in the bar, discovers the assassins' hideout, and finds a one-way mirror.

Character Developments

• Inumaru Taro: Revealed to be an assassin, complains about Tachibana Mayonaka's unprofessionalism, and is later knocked out by her.
• Tachibana Mayonaka: Shows her ruthless side by punching Inumaru Taro and continuing the assassination alone.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates his investigative skills by finding the assassins' hideout and discovering the one-way mirror.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit and evasion: The mysterious man's escape and the detectives' pursuit highlight the cat-and-mouse dynamic.
• Trust and betrayal: Inumaru Taro's complaints about Tachibana Mayonaka suggest a lack of trust between the assassins.
• Investigation and discovery: Jiang Xia's exploration of the bar reveals the assassins' methods and their hideout.

Character Interactions

• Irish and the mysterious man: A brief chase on the rooftop, with the man escaping.
• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia: They split up to pursue the mysterious man, showing teamwork and coordination.
• Inumaru Taro and Tachibana Mayonaka: Their interaction reveals their partnership in the assassination, with Tachibana Mayonaka later betraying Inumaru Taro.
• Jiang Xia and Matsuda Jinpei: They work together to investigate the bar, with Jiang Xia using Matsuda Jinpei's abilities to uncover hidden compartments and a one-way mirror.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia sends an email to Hashimoto Maya about a unique bar, 'The Last Supper', suggesting it be moved to Sea Heart Island.
• Hashimoto Maya receives the email and decides to pursue the acquisition of the bar, despite the potential risks.
• Irish, while pursuing the killer, enters an abandoned building and encounters Tachibana Mayonaka's trap.
• Irish evades the trap and counterattacks, ultimately defeating Tachibana Mayonaka.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia demonstrates his strategic thinking by identifying the bar's potential and its hidden boss.
• Hashimoto Maya shows determination and resourcefulness in taking on the challenge of acquiring the bar.
• Irish reveals unexpected combat skills and agility, dispelling his initial appearance as a useless uncle.
• Tachibana Mayonaka, despite her careful planning, underestimates Irish and falls victim to her own trap.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Characters' true abilities and intentions are often hidden beneath deceptive exteriors.
• Risk vs. Reward: Characters weigh the potential dangers against the benefits of their actions.
• Adaptability: Characters must quickly adapt to changing situations, as plans often go awry.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia and Hashimoto Maya maintain their business relationship, with Jiang Xia providing valuable insights.
• Irish and Tachibana Mayonaka engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with Irish ultimately emerging victorious.
• Amuro Tooru, observing from afar, expresses disappointment in Tachibana Mayonaka's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Irish, a Black Organization executive, survives an ambush by killers.
• Irish captures Tachibana Mayonaka, a woman with an unknown true identity, after she passes out during a fight.
• Irish realizes taking Mayonaka for interrogation now could lead to unwanted attention from Jiang Xia, a detective, and decides to leave her for later.
• Hashimoto Maya, Irish's confidant, arrives and offers to take Mayonaka away, claiming Amuro Tooru sent him.

Character Developments

• Irish: Shows strategic thinking and caution in dealing with Mayonaka, demonstrating his intelligence and vengeful nature.
• Hashimoto Maya: Displayed resourcefulness and adaptability in handling an unexpected situation, showing growth as a character.

Significant Themes

• Trust and alliances: Irish's concern about Jiang Xia's trust and the fragility of his alliance with other Organization members highlights the importance of trust in their relationships.
• Revenge: Irish's single-minded pursuit of revenge against Gin and Uzo underscores the theme of revenge and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Irish and Hashimoto Maya: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Irish entrusting Mayonaka to Hashimoto, showing a level of trust in his confidant.
• Irish and Jiang Xia: Though not present, Jiang Xia's influence is felt through Irish's concern about his trust and potential interference.
• Irish and Bourbon: Their dynamic is hinted at, with Irish speculating that Bourbon sent Hashimoto to him, showing a level of cooperation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vodka encounters a mysterious figure that looks like him, causing him to panic.
• Inozuka Saburo avoids Hashimoto Maya and gets caught. They escape together with two captured assassins.
• The group reunites, but Ms. Tachibana is missing. Irish provides a fabricated account of his encounter with her.

Character Developments

• Vodka's fear and confusion are highlighted when he encounters his doppelganger.
• Inozuka Saburo shows cowardice and naivety, trying to avoid Hashimoto Maya and Uzo's assessment.
• Irish demonstrates his acting skills and manipulation, trying to sway Jiang Xia against Uzo.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Uncertainty: Vodka's encounter with his doppelganger and Inozuka Saburo's fear of Uzo's assessment highlight the theme of fear and uncertainty.
• Manipulation and Deception: Irish's attempt to manipulate Jiang Xia and Inozuka Saburo's evasive actions showcase the theme of manipulation and deception.

Character Interactions

• Vodka and His Doppelganger: Vodka's interaction with his doppelganger is brief but unsettling, leaving him confused and scared.
• Hashimoto Maya and Inozuka Saburo: Hashimoto Maya's cold and threatening demeanor contrasts with Inozuka Saburo's naivety and fear.
• Irish and Jiang Xia: Irish tries to manipulate Jiang Xia into becoming an anti-Uzo tool, while Jiang Xia remains mostly unsuspecting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xia, Amuro Tooru, and Irish decide to leave the old street after the danger has passed.
• Jiang Xia suggests they give a statement to the police, but Irish and Amuro decline.
• Jiang Xia goes to the police station alone to give a statement.
• Vodka discovers that Uzo might have replaced Mouri Kogoro's photo with Irish's in a file.
• Vodka reports this to Gin, who seems pleased about Irish's misfortune.
• Gin reveals that he received an email from Uzo containing the commission materials for the killers, including a photo of a man resembling Irish.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia shows responsibility and concern for the case by wanting to give a statement to the police.
• Irish and Amuro show reluctance to deal with the police, suggesting they have something to hide.
• Vodka demonstrates his investigative skills and loyalty to Gin by reporting his findings.
• Gin shows satisfaction with Irish's misfortune and reveals his disdain for Uzo's actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of infighting within the organization is highlighted as Vodka and Gin discuss Uzo's actions.
• The theme of power dynamics is shown as Gin reveals his disregard for Uzo's recklessness.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xia interacts with Irish and Amuro, trying to convince them to give a statement to the police.
• Vodka interacts with Gin, reporting his findings and expressing his confusion about Gin's reaction to Uzo's actions.
• Gin interacts with Vodka, explaining his displeasure with Vodka's previous report and revealing his satisfaction with Irish's misfortune.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uzo spares Dr. Shirai, suggesting he's gained Uzo's approval.
• Hashimoto Maya receives emails from Irish, seeking information about the female assassin.
• Uzo instructs Hashimoto Maya to tell Irish what he wants to know and to invite Irish to Sea Heart Island under the guise of the Amuro Detective Agency.

Character Developments

• Hashimoto Maya struggles with his new role and the differences between his former and current superiors.
• Inozuka Saburo realizes that he might be intentionally overlooked by Uzo, leading to self-reflection.
• Jiang Xia notices Matsuda Jinpei's sudden change in behavior and seeks to understand the reason behind it.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Hashimoto Maya's change of allegiance and his internal struggle.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between subordinates and superiors, and how they navigate their roles.
• Manipulation and control: Uzo's ability to influence situations from behind the scenes.

Character Interactions

• Gin and Vodka discuss Dr. Shirai's survival, leading to Gin's decision to leave the matter to Vodka.
• Hashimoto Maya and Inozuka Saburo discuss Hashimoto Maya's predicament, with Inozuka Saburo offering advice.
• Jiang Xia and Matsuda Jinpei interact, with Jiang Xia trying to understand Matsuda Jinpei's change in behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Matsuda Jinpei considers using Cigarette-flavored Killing Intent to celebrate Irish's return.
• Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru (Bourbon) meet at Ryusuitei restaurant. Amuro receives a call from Irish, who believes Amuro ordered Hashimoto Maya to build Sea Heart Island.
• Amuro Tooru decides not to expose Hashimoto Maya to avoid losing a valuable information source.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking by not revealing Hashimoto Maya's true handler (Uzo) to Irish, instead using him as a source of information.
• Jiang Xia shows his creative and ambitious nature by planning to improve upon the restaurant's boat delivery system using fish at Sea Heart Island.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Amuro Tooru manipulates Irish's perception of events to protect his interests and gain information.
• Ambition and innovation: Jiang Xia's grand plans for Sea Heart Island reflect his ambition and desire to outdo existing ideas.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Irish: Their conversation reveals their mutual enmity and Amuro's strategic thinking.
• Jiang Xia and his Ghosts: Jiang Xia discusses his ideas for Sea Heart Island with his Ghost employees, showing his innovative and ambitious nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaneda Kamezo, now an associate professor, meets his colleagues Professor Iwama and Arai Ryuichi at a restaurant. He orders lavishly, showing off his new status.
• Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru (Boss Amuro) arrive at the same restaurant. Jiang Xia suspects his recent good luck might be due to a charm he took from the Mouri Detective Agency.
• Irish and Vodka also arrive at the restaurant. Irish reveals he followed Jiang Xia and Bourbon (Uzo) there, much to Vodka's dismay.

Character Developments

• Kaneda Kamezo shows arrogance and disregard for his colleagues after his promotion.
• Jiang Xia remains calm and collected, accepting the restaurant's kindness and considering his recent luck.
• Irish displays his observational skills and tenacity in following Jiang Xia and Bourbon.
• Vodka tries to hide his knowledge of Bourbon's identity and expresses concern about Irish's actions.

Significant Themes

• Status and power dynamics (Kaneda's behavior towards his colleagues)
• Luck and fortune (Jiang Xia's recent streak of good luck)
• Observation and awareness (Irish's tracking of Jiang Xia and Bourbon)

Character Interactions

• Kaneda Kamezo's interaction with Professor Iwama and Arai Ryuichi highlights his changed attitude post-promotion.
• Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru's interaction shows their working relationship and Amuro's practical nature.
• Irish and Vodka's interaction reveals Irish's tenacity and Vodka's concern about Irish's actions, as well as Vodka's knowledge of Bourbon's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vodka and Irish have a tense dinner, with Vodka considering leaving but hesitating due to fear of Irish's reaction.
• Amuro Detective Agency has a harmonious team dinner. Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru discuss Jiang Xia seeing a psychiatrist.
• Professor Iwama and his students have a celebratory dinner. Kaneda, a newly promoted associate professor, is absent.

Character Developments

• Vodka: Realizes the mistake of allying with Irish, feels trapped.
• Irish: Shows he's not as careless as he seems, making Vodka cautious.
• Jiang Xia: Accepts Amuro Tooru's suggestion to see a psychiatrist.
• Amuro Tooru: Decides to compensate Jiang Xia for neglecting him, arranges a psychiatrist appointment.
• Professor Iwama: Loses and finds his contact lens, causing a brief commotion.

Significant Themes

• Trust and alliance (Vodka and Irish)
• Work-life balance and employee care (Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia)
• Celebration and camaraderie (Professor Iwama and his students)

Character Interactions

• Vodka and Irish: Tense and cautious due to Vodka's slip-up.
• Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru: Harmonious, with Amuro Tooru showing concern for Jiang Xia's well-being.
• Professor Iwama and his students: Harmonious, with Professor Iwama treating his students to celebrate Kaneda's promotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia finish dinner and are about to leave when they encounter Irish.
• Irish invites them to KTV, but Jiang Xia declines, stating he has an appointment with a psychiatrist.
• A scream leads them to a private room where they find Kaneda Kamezo, an associate professor, stabbed to death.
• Police arrive, and Jiang Xia begins investigating, noting the lack of struggle and the possibility of the killer entering through the window.
• Inspector Megure and Jiang Xia discuss the case, with Jiang Xia suggesting the killer used an unconventional method to enter.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru: Shows concern and unease about the situation.
• Jiang Xia: Demonstrates his investigative skills and deductive reasoning.
• Irish: Shows interest in Jiang Xia's plans and tries to invite them to KTV.
• Vodka: Feels bitter about the situation and misses his brother Gin.

Significant Themes

• The investigation process and Jiang Xia's analytical skills.
• The unusual method of entry used by the killer.
• The relationship between Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia, hinting at Amuro's protective instincts.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia: Amuro shows concern for Jiang Xia's safety, while Jiang Xia relies on Amuro's support.
• Jiang Xia and Irish: Irish shows interest in Jiang Xia's plans, while Jiang Xia is polite but firm in declining Irish's invitation.
• Jiang Xia and Inspector Megure: They discuss the case, with Megure showing appreciation for Jiang Xia's insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Iwama and Lecturer Arai are celebrating Kaneda's promotion at a restaurant when they discover his body in a private room.
• Inspector Megure and Jiang Xia arrive at the scene. Jiang Xia deduces the murderer might have entered through the waterway.
• The receptionist reveals Kaneda made a reservation for the private room but denied it earlier. No one else was seen entering the room.
• Officer Takagi questions other guests, but no one saw anyone passing through the waterway.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xia demonstrates his sharp deductive skills and commitment to solving the case.
• Inspector Megure shows initial disbelief in Jiang Xia's deduction but later acknowledges its validity.
• Officer Takagi shows initiative in questioning guests but fails to gather useful information.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception is emphasized as Kaneda's actions are revealed to be sneaky.
• The theme of appearances versus reality is explored as the waterway, meant for food delivery, is considered as a possible murderer's entry point.

Character Interactions

• Professor Iwama and Lecturer Arai interact with Jiang Xia and Inspector Megure, providing information about Kaneda.
• Jiang Xia and Inspector Megure work together, with Jiang Xia taking the lead in deductive reasoning and Inspector Megure handling the questioning.
• Officer Takagi interacts with Jiang Xia, reporting his findings and seeking his guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Inspector Megure decides to check the alibis of all guests present in the restaurant to find the murderer.
• Professor Iwama and Lecturer Arai, companions of the victim, provide alibis: Professor Iwama was in his private room searching for a contact lens, while Lecturer Arai was buying cigarettes at a nearby convenience store.
• Jiang Xia discovers a food delivery boat with a suspicious liquid and learns it was used to serve Private Room No. 3.
• Jiang Xia deduces that the murderer used the largest food delivery boat to travel between their private room and the crime scene.

Character Developments

• Inspector Megure follows procedure and investigates alibis, showing dedication to his job.
• Amuro Tooru realizes the Psychiatrist he had been seeking is no longer useful and accepts Jiang Xia's plan.
• Jiang Xia demonstrates his keen observational skills and deductive reasoning, solving the case.

Significant Themes

• The theme of investigation and deduction is prominent, with Jiang Xia using clues to piece together the crime.
• The theme of alibis and their importance in solving the case is explored.

Character Interactions

• Inspector Megure and Jiang Xia work together, with Jiang Xia providing crucial insights to help Megure solve the case.
• Amuro Tooru and Jiang Xia communicate silently, understanding each other's intentions, leading to Amuro's acceptance of Jiang Xia's plan.
• Vodka observes the interactions between Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru, finding amusement in their silent communication.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Jiang Xia deduces that Professor Iwama is the murderer, using a serving boat to commit the crime.
+ Professor Iwama admits to being in his private room but claims he was searching for missing contact lenses.
+ Jiang Xia counters that the sounds and window closing could have been faked with a tape recorder and a simple mechanism.

Character Developments

+ Jiang Xia demonstrates exceptional deductive skills and quick thinking.
+ Professor Iwama shows cunning and premeditation in his crime.
+ Amuro Tooru is mentioned but doesn't actively participate in the conversation.

Significant Themes

+ Appearances can be deceiving (Professor Iwama's friendly demeanor belies his criminal intent).
+ The power of observation and deduction (Jiang Xia's ability to piece together events from seemingly insignificant details).

Character Interactions

+ Jiang Xia and Professor Iwama engage in a verbal sparring match, with Jiang Xia outmaneuvering the professor.
+ Amuro Tooru is mentioned but doesn't interact with other characters in this chapter.
+ Vodka silently encourages Bourbon to stay alert, highlighting their camaraderie despite their competitive nature.