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

A famous author's latest work is the prize of a riddle game.

The murder took place during that game.

Hey. That trophy!

No. I didn't do it!

Hajime, who is framed for the murder, searches for the real culprit

while on the run.

But as he searches for the draft that identifies the criminal,

those involved in the riddle

are killed one by one.

The murders are pinned on Hajime.

I'll pull you up. Hold on tight!

Kindaichi injured an officer and took his gun.

The unseen foe corners Hajime slowly but surely.

What lies at the end of this hot pursuit?

You'll pay for this, killer.

I will find you...

On my

grandfather's...

THE FILES OF YOUNG KINDAICHI

KINDAICHI THE KILLER PART 2

Focus your search where the fugitive was last seen and follow the river.

-Yes, sir. -Do not forget.

The fugitive robbed a firearm from a police officer.

If he's willing to use his gun, don't hesitate to use yours.

-Yes sir! -Yes sir!

Where am I?

Kindaichi.

Saki!

It's warm. I feel alive again.

I brought tuna mayonnaise ones too.

I can't believe you managed to find me.

Kindaichi!

The tablet I gave you

has a GPS app installed for tracking down locations.

What?

CURRENT LOCATION

I'm your servant.

I'll always rush to aid you in your time of need.

Well...

Thanks. You saved me.

Of course.

But I still can't believe it.

Someone killed Yuririn.

Yuririn?

"If someone asks a strange question, then tell them to ask Nonaka."

Pretty sure that's it.

Ms. Nonaka is in danger!

Saki, your phone!

-What? -Give me your phone!

Oh, okay.

MIHAMA CENTRAL GENERAL HOSPITAL

Itsuki.

Tsuzuki!

You sniff out information fast.

You must be digging into Tachibana's new novel then.

Yes. I visited the hospitals located around town.

It seems like Mr. Tachibana was interviewing some doctors.

So far, I've figured out

that the new work deals with something in the medical field.

RYUTA SAKI

Hello?

Is this Kindaichi?

Nonaka's whereabouts?

Yes. If the unseen foe

had heard the message "ask Nonaka," then he'd target her next.

She is in danger.

If I remember correctly,

she frequently books the Sun View Hotel in Yokohama.

Calm down.

Nonaka always acts carefully.

She must be using a pseudonym for her booking to ward off danger.

Nevertheless, please tell Nonaka to stay on guard.

Got it.

You be careful out there.

17-YEAR-OLD SUSPECTED OF SERIAL KILLING POLICE ENACT EMERGENCY PROTOCOL

The media hasn't heard about me carrying a gun yet.

Kindaichi.

Are you really going to catch the killer by yourself?

Yes.

But to do that, I need to solve two mysteries surrounding this case.

Two mysteries?

The first mystery.

The location of Mr. Tachibana's draft.

The answer to his riddle was

"Ask Omura to learn."

But Mr. Tachibana had only relayed to Mr. Omura

the message "Ask Tokito."

Then, Mr. Tokito

simply passed things on to Yurina.

And now, Ms. Nonaka is next.

Follow the riddle in order

and you'll end up with the person who knows the draft's location.

That's my guess.

Now, the second mystery.

How did the killer

leave the study without leaving a trace after committing the first murder?

Only my footprints leading to the study were left at the scene.

Maybe the killer can levitate!

That's not possible.

Yes, I guess.

But it was purely a coincidence

that it was raining right before the murder.

I can't imagine the killer had prepared a complex trick

that wiped away their footprints.

Curse it.

If only I can go see the scene!

You are a wanted person.

You'd be arrested on the spot.

My only option

is following this message game to the last person.

Also...

Miyuki.

How's she doing?

She hasn't stopped worrying about you for a second.

Right.

If it bothers you that much, why don't you ask her yourself?

Here.

Here.

Here!

No, it's fine!

What a wimp.

What did you say?

That was uncalled for!

Tell her not to worry.

I will.

-Hey Saki. -Yes?

Think I can borrow this?

That makes you a bicycle thief.

True enough.

Apologize to the owner for me.

You want me to apologize?

I'm sorry to worry you, Miyuki.

Wait just a little bit longer for me.

I will find the killer!

On my grandfather's name!

DELIVERY KING

Kanagawa PD speaking.

The fugitive has been spotted near Sun View Hotel in Yokohama.

Assemble at the scene immediately.

Roger.

-Let's go! -Yes, sir!

Itsuki messaged me.

So you really aren't the culprit?

I'm only following in order the people who played a part

in Goryu Tachibana's riddle game.

And now, it's your turn.

A message?

Did he tell you anything?

He did, actually.

He told me that if anyone comes asking about the riddle,

then say, "I'm the last one."

"I'm the last one"?

-That's all? -Yes.

I see. I get it now.

The real meaning behind this message relay game!

What?

I had it completely wrong.

The messages themselves are arbitrary!

What are you saying?

The killer will target you next. Please go seek police protection.

Thank you so much!

Wait!

Following in order?

Omura,

Tokito, Katsuragi...

So that's what it meant.

The draft was there all along.

What are you--

Ms. Nonaka!

-Hajime! -Old man?

Kindaichi!

What are you doing there?

We have the victim's identification. Tomomi Nonaka, 31 years old.

Please send back-up for securing the scene.

-Itsuki! -Hey.

You came.

I came to make sure she was safe, but I was too late.

Itsuki.

Tsuzuki, you are here too.

Where is Kindaichi?

He hasn't been found yet.

He headed to the warehouse next door.

He's armed with a gun, so stay on high alert.

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Firearm?

This is for you.

I don't want to live anymore. I'm sorry, old man.

Who gave this to you?

An older boy who got this juice for me.

Kindaichi!

Stay away!

Kindaichi!

-Stop resisting! -I haven't killed anyone!

Then explain the five bodies! Surrender your gun!

Don't do this.

Lower your gun, please.

I'll go.

Hajime...

Stay there!

Don't come near me!