Edogawa Rampo Stories

This page contains roughly translated summaries of this character's stories.

## **Prologue**

Edogawa's complaining that no interesting cases have popped up recently to inspire his next novel. You feel like it's probably better if things are quiet in town but he wants realism in his cases and so asks you if any interesting incidents have happened around you. You say that admittedly Inaba nearly got eaten once before (heyyy, mythology reference!). Edogawa is immediately struck with the brilliant idea, mumbling about a scramble for food leading to murder, and hurries off to begin writing, but not before inviting you over the following day.

(translated by Nightreader)

## **Puppet Lover**

### **Ch1**:

You're looking for clues about the serial hair cutting maniac together. You thank Edogawa for helping and he says he's happy when you rely on him. You discuss the attacks for a bit, how it's strange he only goes after women and doesn't hurt them, only cuts their hair.

**Choice**: "I'll rely on you" and "I want to hurry up and catch him"

* **Yin:** Edogawa agrees that you should catch the culprit of this interesting no ofc he means terrible case.
* **Yang:** you say you'll rely on him and he says "leave it to me. Now let's go, the case is calling us!"

He then comments that your sense of justice is great since you're so determined to find the culprit. You say you just feel bad for the victims. He agrees and says this is his speciality so this will be a breeze. Even though his true self shines through a couple of times but you feel a lot better having him there with you.

### **Ch2**:

Looking around one of the main streets the two of you realize there are a lot of long haired women around. Edogawa suggests going to the victim's house for clues next. On the way there Edogawa suddenly stops and touches your long hair, saying it's beautiful.

**choice:** "thank you" and "no it isn't"

* **Yang:** you thank him and he comments that people are attracted to beautiful things. He looks a bit worriedly at your hair before letting it go.
* **Yin:** You say it isn't, to which Edogawa responds that everyone has their own tastes so even if you don't think so many people will.

He then wants the two of you to stop at a shop before reaching the victim's house. It turns out to be a kimono shop where he wants to get you a plain kimono. When you ask why he explains that your current outfit stands out too much and he doesn't want you to fall victim to the hair cutter. You thank him but he says it is natural for him to take care of his cute assistant. You get the kimono and the two of you continue in your way.

### **Ch3**:

As the two of you walk you remark that you haven't found any clues so far. Edogawa agrees that this is a dark crime, since all the victims were put to sleep you have no idea of the culprit's methods. You say you still want to find a solution and Edogawa says your beauty lies in your compassion for others. He then tells you that there is a fair bit of information already, such as how the victim's houses are all different and the crimes are done at night. He claims the culprit must have a place to hide what he is doing since there are so many people in this town and that perhaps he is busy during the day. He also reasons that the culprit probably lives or works near the crime scenes.

**choice:** "admire him" and "praise him"

**Yin:** you praise his ability but he says it is simple reasoning before going off on another tangent about how this doesn't seem like a pre-calculated crime, yet he uses medicine to make the women sleep. You think Edogawa is actually pretty cool when he's this series and logical. Edogawa says that perhaps this is his main methodology, that he likes watching the beautiful girls sleep as if though dead. He suddenly stops in his theorizing and suggests you head back to the others.

### **Ch4**:

Everyone has gathered back in your room to discuss what they found. Edogawa says one of the victims heard the words "just a little more" before falling asleep. Kamo asks what in the world that could mean and Edogawa suggests that it means he's using the hair he takes for something, such as making a doll. Kanbei says there is supposedly a skilled doll maker in this town and Genpaku comments that he'd have to be mad to steal hair to make a doll though. Edogawa agrees that this may be the case. He then says the culprit's obsession began only recently so there must have been a trigger and that the sleeping medicine he uses is both expensive and difficult to get so he must be wealthy. Afterwards you are cleaning up after everyone and Edogawa offers to help.

**choice:** "apologize and accept" or "it's okay, you don't have to"

**Yin:** you apologize and thank him for helping. He responds that you made the tea so it's natural he should do this much. Later Edogawa compliments you on how nice you are to always help people. You say you're only trying to do what little you can but Edogawa says it's great, that there aren't many people as compassionate and pure as you are. However, he says, you should be careful because the most unusual flowers are destined to be plucked. You ask what he means but he just smiles and doesn't respond.

### **Ch5:**

The next day you and Edogawa are at a busy tea shop asking the waitress about the famous doll maker. She says his dolls are extremely expensive, not something just anyone can afford. Edogawa asks if she knows of anyone who has bought one lately and she says she doesn't, but there was a story of a wealthy heir to a large shop who got refused from buying one. She tells you the rumor she heard about the reason and the two of you discuss it afterwards. The shop heir had a lover who was a commoner. His family didn't approve so they were forcibly separated. He then wanted a doll made that looked like his lover. Edogawa says it would be normal to make a realistic doll with real human hair. You say you still wouldn't make a doll of your loved one and Edogawa responds that even if he can't sympathize he can understand. Having your loved one like a doll, couldn't that be fun? He asks, looking at you in a way that makes your heart leap.

**choice:** "I don't think so" and "hesitate in answering"

**Yin:** you hesitate and Edogawa wonders whether you can't understand even a little bit. You wonder silently what kind of strong feeling it would take to make someone feel like that. The two of you then receive the location of the large store from the tea shop girl and head there. As you approach you hear the store clerk yell "young master, please come back! You shouldn't go to that place!" You turn around to just catch sight of a young man who stumbles in the crowd when he catches your eye before he runs away and disappears. Edogawa says this is probably the heir and you wonder worriedly how long he's been following you.

**Awakening!**

### **Yin ch6:**

You meet up with the rest of the guys, tell them what you found out and decide to head back to the large store together. You all worry that the culprit will have fled now that he knows you're looking for him. The shop heir does not show up so you inform people that he might be dangerous. All of you then return secretly in the evening, hoping that with nowhere else safe to go he will return here after all. Genpaku suggests that he may commit more crimes out of desperation. You, not wanting more victims, suggest that you go walking by yourself as bait to try to lure him out. Edogawa says it's too dangerous, that you could end up with your hair cut as well, and objects. You argue that this may be the only way to find him now and that by the way he was staring at you earlier that day he likes your hair so you have a chance. Edogawa decides that if you're that sure he will help with this plan and so you become a decoy to lure out the criminal.

(translated by Nightreader)

## **Disclaimer**

I am not a translator but do have a BA in Japanese and have lived in Japan for 1 year in the past. As these are done in my free time they will be uploaded slowly, when I find the time for it. If you'd like to request a certain character's story please send a message to Nightreader and if you would like to add your own translations feel free to upload them here :)