The Files of Young Kindaichi (金田一少年の事件簿)

The seven mysteries of Fudo High School.

There are seven curses that have been placed by a phantom

who haunts the old school building.

The first curse

is The Locked Biology Lab.

One night, a teacher asked a female student

to change a light bulb in the lab.

The female student accidentally hung herself.

Ever since then, the biology lab has been locked and remains off-limits.

The second curse

is the Printing Room of the Cut-Off Hand.

One night, on a full moon,

a male student cut his hand off with a paper cutter.

It is said that his hand still crawls around the printing room.

The third curse is the Well of Blood.

A female student was sweeping near the well.

Suddenly,

someone pushed her down the well.

The water in the well turned red with blood.

Fourth curse.

The Great Clock of Death that ticks life away.

It is a broken grandfather clock

on the second-floor corridor.

A teacher who wound its needle counterclockwise was crushed to death.

Fifth curse, the Pool of the Abyss.

If you walk by the pool in a red swimsuit,

a hand will grab your leg and drag you into the water.

The swim team member who drowned a few years ago

had a red handprint on his ankle.

MYSTERY CLUB LEADER RUIKO SAKURAGI

Sixth, the Demon's 13 Steps.

The Demon's 13 Steps are located

at the closed north part of the building.

Ten, eleven, twelve.

THE DEMON'S 13 STEPS

Thirteen.

A student who stepped on the 13th step

died in an accident on his way home.

Finally, the seventh and the last curse.

The seventh curse is yet unknown.

That is all.

Thank you, Nanase.

This time, the Mystery Club will investigate

the seventh curse, which remains unknown to this day.

But, President...

Anyone who learns the seventh curse

is said to get killed by the Afterschool Phantom.

Are you freaking out? That's a bunch of rubbish.

What?

It's fascinating though.

Let's investigate it. It might give me ideas for my next book.

GENIUS MYSTERY AUTHOR DEBUTS

I have a magazine interview. I'm off.

All right, everyone.

It's said the seven mysteries of Fudo High School

are the works of the phantom who haunts the old school building.

The Afterschool Phantom.

Does the Afterschool Phantom really exist?

If so, what is he?

By unraveling the seventh curse,

we can learn the secret of the Afterschool Phantom.

"The bottom chambers are my dwelling."

"I will not allow you to meddle."

"If you so go against my words,

you shall be inflicted with the seven curses."

"The Afterschool Phantom."

What do we do, Principal?

Because of this threat,

we've had to keep forgoing plans for the old school building demolition.

But this time,

we will tear it down.

But, sir,

what if something bad happens to the students?

Maybe a resident who doesn't want the noise wrote it.

Curses? Nonsense.

Please refrain from telling the students about this.

-Don't mention the Afterschool Phantom... -What?

Fire!

-Over there. -What?

Oh, no.

This way.

Hajime?

Hey, Miyuki.

Move!

-Hold on! -Get out of my way!

It's not cooked yet.

Cooked? What's not cooked?

I'll give you some in a bit. Hold on.

As usual, it's Kindaichi!

Hello.

Sorry to trouble you again.

I am Hajime Kindaichi.

THE SEVEN MYSTERIES CASE

Burn them all you want, but poor marks won't go away.

You know better.

That's not it. I was cooking potatoes.

Want some?

-No, thank you. -Come on.

It's freshly harvested, too.

This is Hajime Kindaichi, my childhood friend.

Believe it or not,

he is actually the grandson

of Kosuke Kindaichi, the genius detective.

Yum!

What?

"The Seven Mysteries..."

Don't touch that.

-Don't get it dirty. -Is that for the Mystery Club?

Yes.

We're investigating the elusive seventh curse.

But anyone who learns of it is said to get killed.

Wait.

Could it be...

Shiokara pairs the best with potatoes!

This isn't a restaurant!

-Just eat your food. -That hurts.

FUDO HIGH SCHOOL

APARTMENT BURNS DOWN WOMAN AND A NEWBORN DIE IN BLAZE

Glad to see you are still around.

The poster is done. I wanted you to see it first.

I'll put it up later. Leave it there for now.

Why so cold?

You've read my novel, right?

What is it?

Sakuragi, you like smart men, right?

That means you must like me.

-I'm smart and full of talent. -Let me go!

You're getting too full of yourself.

What?

Yes, it's a feat to win an award at your age.

It's strange though.

I don't find you attractive at all.

Maybe you didn't write...

this novel of yours.

Of course, I wrote it!

NANASE

Hello, Nanase?

Can you meet me at the school right now?

I have something to show you.

Yes.

Right.

Okay, I'll be in the club room.

See you in a bit.

Why do I have to tag along?

Don't be a downer. You've got nothing else to do.

Hold it, Hajime.

-Don't go without me. -What?

I'm hungry.

MYSTERY CLUB

What? Where's Sakuragi?

She's not here.

-Nanase. -Hey.

Saki?

Onoue?

Did Sakuragi message you, too?

-Yes. -Look at this strange message.

You're right.

"A death ritual will be held in the Locked Biology Lab at 10:00 p.m."

What's this about?

You kids!

Why are you all here so late?

It's Mr. Tachibana.

NIGHT-DUTY ROOM

She wanted you to come at this hour?

Yes. But she wasn't in the club room.

Don't loiter on school grounds this late at night.

We weren't loitering.

-Are you talking back at me? -I'm sorry.

"Mystery Club Magazine"?

-This booklet... -It's from 2012.

Don't touch my stuff.

I'm sorry.

Don't film me.

-I'm sorry. -It's fine.

He's just being a grouch.

What did you say?

Oh, I know.

I kept the stuff you threw in the trash.

Want to see them?

Your answer sheets.

Hey, there's no need to do that.

-Like you said, I'm just being a grouch. -No, this is different.

Don't film them.

It's time for my rounds. I can check your club room, so wait here.

Can we tag along?

I'm worried about her.

You come too, Hajime.

-Why? -Don't ask, just come.

Don't get in the way.

Why would I?

All right, then.

We're off to the old school building next.

I wonder if Sakuragi is safe.

She won't answer my calls either.

What?

Hajime?

Over there.

The light is on.

Maybe someone's there.

That's strange.