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The Furniture Destruction Business CaseAuthor: Unno Juza
| Original Title | 什器破壊業事件 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Kazama Mitsue, a sharp-witted detective grappling with lingering melancholy from a past entanglement, finds herself thrust into an unsettling partnership with Homura Sōroku—a brilliant yet eccentric scientist-turned-sleuth. Tasked with infiltrating a wealthy magnate’s mansion as a clumsy chambermaid, Mitsue must orchestrate a series of calculated accidents, smashing objects to unravel a hidden conspiracy. Homura’s unorthodox methods—automated surveillance, voice recorders disguised as decor, and cryptic instructions—test her resolve, blurring the line between ally and provocateur. As Mitsue navigates the mansion’s opulent halls, she uncovers whispers of illicit mining ventures and a shadowy death, all while contending with the Master’s erratic behavior and her own simmering frustration. Between Homura’s cold precision and her intuitive cunning, a precarious dance unfolds, revealing layers of deception that threaten both their mission and Mitsue’s fragile equilibrium. Secrets lurk in shattered vases and sleep-talking recordings, promising a clash of wits where every broken artifact could be the key to justice—or disaster. |
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