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Chapter 4: Shinjuku Underground Labyrinth 11

KyokoI see. So that's what the mess was.

KyokoYet, at the same time, it's very fortuitous.

KyokoInfo that's normally hard to come by in a normal investigation was right there in front of us.

KyokoEven sleuths need to get lucky sometimes.

KyokoWhat to call this case? For now, let's refer to it as the Shinjuku Labyrinth case.

KyokoA "labyrinth" is part of the underworld in folklore, otherwise known as a "Mayohiga."

KyokoThe spirit world, the netherworld, the land of the dead... It's a world beyond the borders of our own, out of phase, if you will.

KyokoThat what the spatial phenomenon that appeared in Shinjuku must be. Maybe "labyrinth" isn't quite the right word, but it's close enough.

KyokoThe reference comes from a collection of folklore tales by Kunio Yanagida, if you're ever interested in looking deeper into it.

KyokoThe important point is that, much as in these folktales about labyrinths, the phenomena recur over and over.

KyokoIn a way, I'm jealous you got to experience it firsthand. Parallel worlds really DO exist.

PlayerThe Digital... World...

KyokoDigital World? Where did you hear that name?

PlayerI already gave the details in my report.

KyokoI see. So after taking on Nokia Shiramine's case, you headed straight to Shinjuku. I missed that.

KyokoAnd you claim Digimon are not programs created by humans, but intelligent life forms from a parallel world.

KyokoOf course I believe you. I only know a tiny bit about the Digital World.

KyokoLet's put aside the Digital World question for the moment. It's not a riddle we can solve right now.

KyokoLet's go back and talk about the Shinjuku Labyrinth.

KyokoRight before I took you on as an assistant, there were some unsolved cases in Shinjuku.

KyokoAnd then you uncovered the Shinjuku case, not to mention the labyrinth case on top of that.

KyokoMy theory is that this all stems from irregularities with Digital Waves, regardless.

KyokoThese Digital Waves are growing unstable at key locations throughout Tokyo, not just Shinjuku.

KyokoSince it's not at a level that impacts our daily lives, we ignore it as being within the range of error.

KyokoThe issue is not the state of growing instability, but rather what's causing it. Why now?

KyokoIs it natural, or is it human interference? Is it an alien, or a paranormal phenomenon?

KyokoThis is an interesting case. We should press on with our investigation.

KyokoBy the way...

KyokoWhile you and I were out of contact, I decided to make the best of my time, and so I whipped up a special new coffee blend.

KyokoI was certain you'd be back with results. That was an elementary deduction.

KyokoYou've really been giving it your all. Your work has been excellent.

KyokoAnd now, as a reward, I've got a treat for you! Hee hee. I put a lot of effort into this!

KyokoIsn't it incredible?

KyokoThe miraculous harmony of coffee, yogurt, and seaweed boiled in soy.