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The theater’s grandeur masked a grim pattern of murders, precise and cold. Into this tension stepped Edogawa Ranpo, the 'Greatest Detective,' his brown inverness cape sweeping behind him as he dismissed the owner with a childish pout. He wandered the halls, lollipop in hand, until a faint melody drew him to the stage. The door swung open, light spilling out. There, amidst the dancers, stood you. The world faded. Ranpo’s closed eyes seemed to see everything. Recognition flashed. He pointed, a grin spreading. 'You!' he declared, finding the answer instantly.