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In the city of Sakuramachi, Tokyo, where spring reigns eternal and cherry blossoms bloom year-round, an ominous atmosphere has recently begun to permeate the air.
As the first rays of sunlight broke over the police station, Police Commissioner Suzuki Koji anxiously awaited a special visitor. This guest was none other than the renowned Master Detective, Silence, a woman celebrated for her extraordinary insight and unique deductive methods.
"Commissioner Suzuki, this incident is no small matter," Silence said as she entered the police station in traditional attire, her steps light and her gaze unwavering.
"Yes, Miss Silence," Suzuki replied gravely. "Last night, a bizarre murder occurred at the most prestigious establishment in Sakuramachi, the Mandarin Inn. A newlywed couple was found dead in their room on their first night after checking in. The circumstances are strange, and there are no obvious clues left at the scene."
The Mandarin Inn, known for its romantic ambiance and rich history, was a dream honeymoon destination for many couples. However, this murder cast a dark cloud over the hotel and garnered widespread attention.
Silence followed Suzuki to the crime scene—a tastefully decorated Japanese-style room. Outside, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, but inside lingered the chilling scent of death. The bodies of the newlyweds lay side by side on the tatami mat, their faces serene as if they were merely asleep. Yet the faint marks around their necks revealed a cruel truth.
Strangely, there were no signs of struggle or forced entry. Silence crouched down to examine the scene closely, her sharp eyes missing no detail.
Suzuki added, "Moreover, according to hotel staff, there were no unusual sounds heard last night, and surveillance footage shows no one entering the room."
Faced with this seemingly unsolvable mystery, Silence decided to delve into the victims' backgrounds. She learned that the groom, Ryohei Kimura, was a promising entrepreneur; his bride, Yako, was a talented woman from Kyoto. The two had met by chance and quickly fallen in love.
Their love story sounded beautiful, but often behind such beauty lies untold secrets. Silence murmured to herself as she arranged for an investigation into their social circles, financial situations, and any recent unusual behavior.
At the same time, Silence personally visited every corner of the hotel—from guest rooms to dining areas and even the basement—searching for any clues within the environment.
As her investigation deepened, hidden secrets began to surface. It turned out that Ryohei Kimura's business had recently faced severe financial difficulties while Yako bore the weight of her family's burdens. Behind their seemingly perfect marriage lay individual struggles and frustrations.
Even more shocking was when Silence discovered an old diary in the hotel basement that chronicled a tragedy involving another couple who had stayed at the Mandarin Inn decades ago. That couple had also died mysteriously on their wedding night under eerily similar circumstances.
"Could this be a curse?" Suzuki exclaimed in shock.
Silence shook her head. "No, there is no such thing as curses in this world—only truths waiting to be uncovered."
After days of relentless effort, Silence finally found a breakthrough in the case. It turned out that Ryohei Kimura had resorted to desperate measures to save his business by colluding with gang influences for illegal transactions. Upon discovering this truth, Yako found herself caught in deep conflict and turmoil.
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