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Official Profile

Age	33
Height	215 cm
Race	Draph
Hobbies	Muscle training, shooting practice
Likes	Sake, pipes
Dislikes	Reasoning, solving riddles
Character Release 自信家の自称名探偵。堂々とした態度で、さも大物であるかのように振る舞う。 探偵を始める前は軍人で、その頃まぐれで怪盗を追い詰めた事があった。『怪盗を追い詰めたただ一人の人物』という事を売りに探偵業を始めたのだが、大した実力もないため鳴かず飛ばずであった。 助手のサーヤが犯人を突き止め、バロワが犯人を取り押さえて事件解決というのがパターンになっている。また、最近では「相棒」と呼んで飼っている犬が事件を解決することもある。 前回のジュエルリゾートでの事件を経て、シャノワールの口から「君は宿命のライバルだ」と言われたことにより、密かにスキルアップに励んでいる。だが筋トレや食生活の改善など、推理力とは関係ないことばかり（自信はアップした）。 また、骨董屋で謎の物体（二つの車輪がついたオブジェクト）を「カッコイイ」という理由で入手。何に使うものなのかわからず、乗り物かどうかさえ知らないが、とりあえず飾ったり座ったりして愛でている。

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	33歳
Height	215cm
Race	ドラフ
Hobbies	筋トレ、射撃訓練
Likes	酒とパイプ
Dislikes	推理、謎解き
Character Release 自信家の自称名探偵。堂々とした態度で、さも大物であるかのように振る舞う。 探偵を始める前は軍人で、その頃まぐれで怪盗を追い詰めた事があった。『怪盗を追い詰めたただ一人の人物』という事を売りに探偵業を始めたのだが、大した実力もないため鳴かず飛ばずであった。 助手のサーヤが犯人を突き止め、バロワが犯人を取り押さえて事件解決というのがパターンになっている。また、最近では「相棒」と呼んで飼っている犬が事件を解決することもある。 前回のジュエルリゾートでの事件を経て、シャノワールの口から「君は宿命のライバルだ」と言われたことにより、密かにスキルアップに励んでいる。だが筋トレや食生活の改善など、推理力とは関係ないことばかり（自信はアップした）。 また、骨董屋で謎の物体（二つの車輪がついたオブジェクト）を「カッコイイ」という理由で入手。何に使うものなのかわからず、乗り物かどうかさえ知らないが、とりあえず飾ったり座ったりして愛でている。

Source

Events

• Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident
• Detective Barawa and the Unfortunate Fortune
• Detective Conan: Gears of Conspiracy
• Auld Lang Syne 2018
• Detective Barawa and the Escape from Storm Island

Trivia

• Barawa has character banter with his assistant SaryaAny version when paired in battle.
• Barawa has character banter with his nemesis Chat Noir when paired in battle.
• Barawa's propensity to refer to his juniors and associates with the honorific "-kun" is an allusion to Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the Japanese translations of Sherlock Holmes (or at least when it's referenced in media), "My dear Watson" is localized as "Watson-kun."

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday, Captain! Come on, I'll take you to this great tavern I know! The food and drink is unbeatable, and they always keep a table reserved for the great Detective Barawa! Ah, but perhaps it'll be a bit boring for someone as young as you...
2	✔	(Captain), so today's your birthday. I invited you to a restaurant last year without remembering what kind of food you like. But this year will be different! Here's an invitation to a leisure resort! We'll even get a few freebies if we go today! Hah hah hah! You want to get going, then? To Auguste, the greatest resort destination in the skies! Ah, I forgot to ask: where are we headed now? Huh, Golonzo Island? Aw, crud! That's the opposite direction of Auguste! I should've chosen a better time and place... To think that I'd mess up this year too... But let me say this. Happy birthday, (Captain)!
3	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! I came to talk about my gift to you this year! Ha-ha-ha! Don't look so nervous! I know I tend to get carried away and turn something big into a big flop... But I'm keeping it simple and taking you to a fantastic restaurant on this island! Ha-ha! Don't worry! I've already got a reservation, and there's no mistaking the island like last year. The check? Ha-ha! Nothing to worry about there, (Captain)! Just leave that to me! Just, uh... leave it to me. Ha. Ha-ha-ha...
4	✔	(Captain), I hear it's your birthday! Hurray! This is a wine produced from the year you were born. It's even got a seal and everything to prove it. Here you— Wait! I've done it agaaain! This is exactly the same mistake as last year! W-well... just drink this when you get older...
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Last year I messed up your present yet again, but this year's gift is A-okay! I promise! Paid a visit to my favorite watchmaker, and picked up his signature creation for ya. It'll help you whittle away your time from here on out. As long as you maintain it, it should last you for life! So what do you think? Practical, durable—and most importantly—legally usable by minors! Hahaha! Well, well! Looks like my intuition was correct! It only took five years of celebrating your birthday with misguided presents to gather all the hints I needed! In any case, happy birthday, (Captain)! Wishing you many more to come!

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Hmm? So it's New Year's Day, is it? I guess I had a little too much fun last night with Eugen and the boys. Hah hah hah. Well, I better get to work. Hah hah. Call it tradition, but I always find myself cleaning my tools the morning after a long New Year's Eve.
2	✔	Yawn... Ah, sorry, Captain. Happy New Year! Should we get on with the big annual cleanup? I'll work on the pipes. I worked on the pipes last year too? Well, I figure a big guy like me should really get in there and give 'em a good scrubbing, you know?
3	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain)! Hm? Why the puzzled look, (Captain)? Surprised to see me so energetic for the new year? To tell the truth, I've been waking up and going to bed early to go along with my weight training! Ha-ha-ha! The key to building muscle is a balanced diet, a good night's rest, and a sweaty workout routine. Thanks to that, I'm as healthy as a horse no matter how many colds I catch! So you can count on me all year round this year, (Captain)!
4	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain)! Let's get on it already! Got to go to a shrine for the start of the new year. I've resolved to solve all the mysteries that come my way! Hm? Why am I so chipper you ask? Well actually I've been able to keep my New Year's resolution of sleeping and rising early each day! Because of that, I always have time to clean my pipe bright and early! Time to wash up and get ready for a new day, (Captain)! This year sure is looking up! Hahahaha!
5	✔	Yaaaaawn... Ngh, even yawning gives me a headache... Oh, happy New Year, (Captain). Hahaha. I was out late last night celebrating with Eugen and the boys. We might've partied a little too hard. It's been awhile since I've done my customary, New Year's pipe-cleaning. Huh? What do you mean "it must not be customary if I don't do it every year?" Yeowch... Sorry, my head is throbbing, and trying to think about anything is enough to make it scream. Haha, it's already been a year since my last headache that was this bad. Maybe my resolution should be to not make past mistakes.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Unbelievable... Is it Valentine's Day? I never thought I'd get any chocolate from you, (Captain). Even a genius like me couldn't see that coming! Now I really owe you one! Ha ha ha!
2	✔	Yay! Chocolate for me this year too? Oh, could it be that you... No, wait. I must present the evidence before jumping to the conclusion! We first met on... But, no, you first heard about me from... No, no, no, but then why did you... ... I'm at a loss here. I do appreciate the chocolate, though!
3	✔	How incredible... They do say that good things come in threes though... But to think that I'd get another gift of chocolate from you, (Captain)! This is indeed baffling—a mystery, I'd say! I still have the empty boxes from the chocolates you gave me last year and the year before... Yes, preserving the evidence is a basic detective skill... And now with this third box that you've given me, it can only point to one truth... And that is... ... Lost on me... Well, mysteries are like finding your way through a maze, so for now I'll happily enjoy these chocolates. Thanks, (Captain)!
4	✔	This is... This is the fourth time we celebrate! The mysteries of Valentine's Day only seem to grow. Last year there was a puzzle I couldn't solve, so I asked Sarya. "How about you try solving something by yourself for once!" is what she told me... She got so mad, I started shaking in my boots. But thanks to her, I've made up my mind. If I can't solve it, it's not worth thinking about! Which means... I need the serenity to accept things as they are! Thank you, (Captain)! I accept this chocolate with an open mouth.
5	✔	It's finally come to this... The fourth installment of our Valentine's mystery! And this time I know I'll solve it! Oh, that's right, it's the fifth installment! Nevertheless, I won't back down! You see, last year I learned to take things in stride... To see the truth for what it is. And thus! I've seen that there is no mystery at all! The facts state that you were the one who's been sending me chocolate, (Captain)! Don't even think about denying it! Thanks for all the chocolate by the way! I've loved your sweet surprises!

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Hah hah hah! Today's White Day, (Captain)! Using my powers of observation, I, the great Detective Barawa, have determined the perfect gift to thank you for Valentine's Day! Take it. It's yours!
2	✔	I've observed your behavior over the past year to deduce your likes and dislikes, (Captain)! And I've figured it all out. What you truly desire is this! Hah hah hah! No need to thank me. Actually you can consider it as thanks from me. Huh, a stalker? Me? Impossible. There are holes in that logic!
3	✔	I have finally arrived at an answer, (Captain)! Through a labyrinth of thinking and layer after layer of logic, I have discovered it! Your White Day gift! I won't have you accuse me of being a stalker like last year! I figured everything out from scratch without any observation necessary! But seriously, I have no clue if this is the type of thing you'd like. I know I said I did, but I have no confidence whatsoever! So I'm going to just hurry and give it to you now! Bare witness to what I like to call exhibit A!
4	✔	(Captain), did you like your White Day present last year? Oh, yeah? You did? Then, (Captain), here! Have this White Day present too! It's exactly the same thing that I gave you last year! I had several ideas when I was thinking about what to get you. I hypothesized and then deduced that you would love this. My strategy was to get you something you would appreciate this year too! Hah hah hah! Looks like my detective skills are as sharp as ever! (Captain), I'm glad I was able to get you something you enjoy.
5	✔	Hmm... This is troubling... Ah! (Captain)! How long have you been standing there? Ngh... I guess I've got no choice but to confess... This year I got you the same White Day gift as last year. "You shouldn't give the same gift three years in a row." Sarya told me that last year. Harshly. But the look in her eyes was even more devastating. So for the past year I was trying to guess what you'd want while observing your conversations and behaviors. But ultimately I couldn't make up my mind, and now we're back here again. That's how I ended up getting you the same gift. However! Mark my words! Next year I will find you the perfect gift and surpass all your expectations!
Gift		Light Cookies

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Trick or treat! If a thief tries to pull a trick around here, my fist will give 'em a real treat! Bwahaha!
2	✔	Logic or treat! Tricks won't work on me. If you want candy, then give me a logical explanation! Huh? What do you mean, "forget it"? Wait, I'm sorry! Please don't go...
3	✔	Logic or treat! You know, I only came up with that phrase last year on a whim. But it has such a ring to it that it's really grown on me. So I decided to use it whenever I can this year... When who should come by but a group of boys in costumes! Logic or treat, young lads! Now come! Try to outlogic me and steal a treasure of treats! Ha-ha-ha!
4	✔	Logic or treat! This year hear me roar these words! Leave the tricks for the Phantom Thief! As for me, if kids want to take my candy, they will have to use the power of logic.
5	✔	Logic or treat! Heh heh, looks like my catchphrase spread like wildfire around the local port. All the trick-or-treaters who approached me used logic instead of tricks to try to get their candy. However, as you can see from my lack of sweets, it was a complete failure. The riddle the kids came up with was far too difficult. That's why I've decided to take the problem home and sleep on it. I'll prove to those children there's no problem I can't solve—even if it takes me years! I'm telling you, the day when the world will cast aside "trick or treat" for "logic or treat" is nigh! Now, (Captain), if you want the last of my candy, hit me with your best logic puzzle!

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Oh? Has the holiday season come again? Back in the military, we always made sure to observe this time of year. There's a story from the War about how they called a cease-fire in the middle of battle just for this day. Since then it's been a rule in the military that everyone observe this time of year!
2	✔	The holiday season always reminds me of that ghastly incident. It all happened when I first started as a detective. For the first time ever, I accused someone of being a criminal... But that man was innocent. Moreover, since I was never formally hired to look into the case, I was kicked out for sticking my nose where it didn't belong. That was a night to learn from...
3	✔	Happy holidays, (Captain)! I've got another present for you this year. Heh-heh... It's an object I came across while at a certain antique store. Isn't it strange? It looks like a person from one angle and a beast from another... Can you figure out the purpose for making one of these, (Captain)? Truth is... I'm not even sure. But on silent nights like these, just using your brain to solve mystical puzzles is a holiday present in and itself, no? Well... I mean, uh... that's what I think at least!
4	✔	Thaaat dastaaard! (Captain), lend me an ear! This morning I woke up and on my nightstand was this note! I thank you for your present this holiest of nights. Here is a small token of my appreciation. After reading this letter, I opened the box! Look at this! A little doll with it's tongue sticking out came popping out for goodness sake! That dastaaard! I was saving that pudding for a special occasion! This will not stand!
5	✔	(Captain), how about a present to celebrate the occasion? You want one right? Of course you do! Hahaha! I knew you'd say that, so I prepared one for you! But first you'll have to match wits with me. A word of warning: this is going to be a toughie. Hah. Don't give me that look. It's just a bit of fun. Rewards always feel better at the end of a challenge. Let's start... I've been crafting this little ditty for over a year now. Let's see if you can solve its hidden meaning. "Armor is not scary. Rosey wards stop warrior tears." Your hint is no WORRYWARTS! I'll give you sixty seconds to solve it, staaarting now! Ooone... Agh! You solved it already! How did you know it was "minced pie"? Hahaha! I should've expected you'd get it so quickly. Well, just as I promised, here's your gift! Minced pie, fresh from the bakery! I'm so happy you destroyed my puzzle! Truly! That year I spent working on it was worth it! Hah-hahaha!

Fate Episodes

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A Fateful Encounter

Barawa appears in disguise. A crime syndicate is apparently hot on his trail, so the crew takes him in.

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The crew drops by an island and takes care of some business.

As the crew prepares to leave, a plaintive wail rings out.

???: Wait!

Vyrn: Huh? Do you hear that?

???: Woof!

Vyrn: Ack! What's up with the dog?

???: Whoa! Sorry! He's mine...

???: Enough about the dog! Vyrn! It's me! Help a guy out!

Vyrn: Whoa! What's with this guy up in our business?

Lyria: Do you know him, Vyrn?

Vyrn: Nope... I'm pretty sure this is the first time I'm meeting this dude.

???: What? Oh, right... I'm in disguise!

Vyrn: What the... You're the detective dude!

Barawa: Ahaha! Sorry about that. I forget about small details like disguises.

Lyria: Hahaha... So it was a disguise!

The name of this man is Barawa. He's a self-proclaimed detective.

The crew met him some time ago when an incident occurred on the Jewel Resort Casino Liner.

With his help, the crew was able to solve a case related to the Phantom Thief, Chat Noir.

Vyrn: There he is! It's the Phantom Thief!

Barawa: You're not getting away, Phantom Thief! Today's the day that I catch you!

Sarya: Don't let your guard down!

Chat Noir: Heh heh heh. Commendable. You narrowed down the suspects well up to a point.

Chat Noir: But your endgame leaves much to be desired.

Vyrn: Ahh! I can't see anything!

Barawa: Agh! You were one step ahead of me!

Vyrn: Yeah! That did happen! Talk about a trip down memory lane!

Vyrn: So what's up now? Why'd ya need a costume to see us?

Barawa: That's what I'm trying to tell you... My life may be in danger.

Vyrn: Wait... What! What'd ya do now!

Barawa: I was on a case to find where a crime syndicate is getting its money...

Vyrn: Hm? A crime syndicate?

Barawa: Right. An evil organization has been growing more and more powerful recently.

Barawa: This bunch steals, kidnaps, and hurts whoever gets in the way. Even the local authority is having trouble catching them.

Vyrn: Whoa... Those are some bad eggs.

Barawa: That's why I've been called to investigate!

Vyrn: I see. So... did you find anything yet?

Barawa: No, nothing.

Vyrn: You got zip and your life is in danger? Yeesh! You'd think you'd at least get a crappy T-shirt...

Barawa: They caught on to the fact that I was trailing them pretty quickly and apprehended me.

Barawa: I told them I didn't have any useful information... but they just won't leave me alone.

Barawa: But now's not the time to talk about that! Please help me, (Captain)! Help a guy out!

Barawa: I'm in serious danger! They're coming for me!

Barawa: I need to get off this island quick fast! Please let me on board!

1. Well, I guess I can't say no.
2. I don't think so.
3. You've made your bed, now lie in it.
4. There'll be... conditions.

Choose: I don't think so.

Barawa: W-what!

Lyria: (Captain)! How could you be so cold?

Barawa: I'm screwed either way. They'd eventually come for this ship if I boarded. That's for sure...

Barawa: The duty of a captain is to put the safety of his crew first. I'll just leave while my dignity is still intact.

Vyrn: Ah, come on now...

Barawa: Would you mind if I just changed back into my disguise before I go, (Captain)?

Without waiting for (Captain)'s response, Barawa begins changing his clothes.

Barawa: Shoot! I accidentally stepped on my mask! Now I need to get these footprints off!

Barawa: Oh no! My wig's been taken by the wind! Vyrn, grab it for me, would ya?

Barawa: Aaah! This mask is stuck to the floor!

Barawa is no different than a confused dog chasing his own tail.

(Captain) feels sorry for him and so gives Barawa permission to stay on board.

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Choose: You've made your bed, now lie in it.

Barawa: Gulp... I... well...

Vyrn: Hey... What's with the cold shoulder?

Vyrn: He's not just some stranger we can abandon...

Barawa: You don't understand! I don't even have a bed to lie in anymore!

Lyria: You don't have to be so mean...

Barawa: Please help, (Captain)! Please! I beg you! Help me escape this island!

Vyrn: How about we let him stay with us? At least until the next island.

Lyria: I agree with Vyrn.

(Captain) has a change of mind and decides to help a friend in need.

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Choose: There'll be... conditions.

Barawa: Conditions? W-what do you have in mind?

1. Try figuring it out, smarty-pants!
2. Oh, you know... This and that.

Choose: Try figuring it out, smarty-pants!

Barawa: Hm... If you say so.

Barawa: Reading facial expressions and getting information is a fundamental detective skill.

Barawa: Hm...

Barawa: No clue.

Vyrn: What the... C'mon! Don't give up so easily! Your life is on the line, remember?

Barawa: But if I don't know, then I don't know, Vyrn!

Lyria: Um... You're just teasing him, right, (Captain)?

(Captain) apologizes to Barawa for making light of his situation and allows him to join them on their journey.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Oh, you know... This and that.

Barawa: What's that supposed to mean, (Captain)?

Vyrn: Now's not the time for jokes...

Barawa: Joke? Does that mean...

Barawa once helped the crew solve a case—he was their friend. There was no way (Captain) could abandon him.

(Captain) recommends that Barawa hide in a room deep within the ship.

Choose: Well, I guess I can't say no.
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Barawa: Are you sure? Thank you! I owe you one, (Captain)!

Vyrn: That's settled then! Let's get going! Dunno when those bad guys will come looking for us!

Thus the Grandcypher departs from the island.

Barawa: Phew... What a relief. Thanks.

???: Woof!

Barawa: Hahaha. That means you're safe too, Buddy.

Lyria: Um... Did you always have a dog?

Barawa: This is my new partner! I met Buddy by chance while running from the crime syndicate.

Barawa: Buddy here keeps me warm on cold nights and brings me stuff to eat. This is a friend I can rely on.

Buddy: Woof!

Lyria: Hahaha... You've really had a rough time, haven't you...

Barawa: Without my dog always letting me know when the bad guys are nearby, I'd have already been caught.

Barawa: Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to make it here without Buddy by my side.

Barawa: I owe this little one my life. I'd like to take Buddy along with me, if that's all right.

Lyria: Hehehe. I'd be happy to have Buddy on board.

Vyrn: Hey! Where's your sidekick?

Lyria: Now that you mention it...

Barawa: Oh, you mean Sarya? I left her on another island without so much as a goodbye letter. This mission is too dangerous for her.

Barawa: And the business card I handed over to the syndicate was a fake, so Sarya won't be in any danger.

Vyrn: Look at you! You're kind of a knucklehead, but at least you do some things right!

Barawa: ...

Vyrn: Hey... You aren't mad I called you a knucklehead, right?

Barawa: No... There's just something on my mind. That disguise I was using before...

Lyria: Go on...

Barawa: I found that when I was in hiding.

Barawa: It fits perfectly, as if it were made just for me.

Vyrn: Did I hear you right? Someone was helping you?

Barawa: That's right! And this kit resembles the one used by my archenemy, the Phantom Thief Chat Noir.

Lyria: So what if the Phantom Thief—

Barawa: But why would he help me?

Thus the famous detective Barawa joins the crew.

As it were, Barawa finds himself constantly targeted by the crime syndicate wherever he travels...

It will be some time before Barawa can leave the crew without fearing for his life.

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Finding Some Backbone

One day Barawa mysteriously goes missing, but the crew finds him in a run-down mansion at the edge of town. Barawa explains that he was kidnapped by the syndicate but escaped thanks to a rampaging monster. Barawa then heads back into the mansion to search for a little girl whose voice he heard while captive.

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Buddy: Woof!

Vyrn: Hmm... So the detective is in that mansion over there?

One day Barawa disappears.

Thus the crew set out to find their missing friend, Barawa.

Relying on a tip-off from the Knickknack Shack and Buddy's trusty nose, the crew ends up at an abandoned mansion on the edge of town.

Lyria: Eep... This place is scary. What if there are ghosts?

Vyrn: You okay, Lyria? If we can't find anything, we'll just leave. Right, (Captain)?

Buddy: ...!

Lyria: Huh? It looks like Buddy found something.

???: Oooh... nooo!

Monster: Grooooaar!

Lyria: Ah! That voice...

Buddy: Woof! Woof! Grrr!

Lyria: Buddy! Wait! It's dangerous!

Vyrn: No way! Could it be the detective? Come on, (Captain)!

Buddy: Woof! Woof!

Vyrn: Hey! Detective! Are you in here?

Barawa: Vyrn! What are you doing here?

Barawa: No, wait... I'll tell you guys later! We need to hide somewhere safe!

Barawa: All right, looks like it should be safe here.
I see... So my trusty Bud brought you all here, huh?

Buddy: Woof!

Lyria: Hehe! Buddy! You're such a good boy!

Vyrn: So tell us! What happened to you! You're not an easy guy to find, you know!

Barawa: Right... Where do I begin?

Barawa: That syndicate I was after... Err... was after me... They caught me. That was this morning.

Vyrn: Hey, Detective. Are you all right? You're not hurt or anything?

Barawa: No. I'm fine. I was shoved into some shed and was about to be killed, but...

Vyrn: Whoa. What part of that is fine? You were in real danger.

Barawa: Haha. Almost getting my head chopped off doesn't count as dangerous. Not even close...

Barawa: I'm not sure why, but the monster they kept went crazy.

Barawa: So I took the chance when they weren't looking and managed to escape.

Lyria: Phew. I'm glad nothing bad happened.

Vyrn: Well, now that we've found you, let's get out of here!

Barawa: Not yet!

Vyrn: Huh? What now?

Barawa: Well, you see. While I was trapped in the shed, I heard a little girl's voice.

Barawa: I'm not sure if she was kidnapped as well or if she's somehow related to the crime syndicate, but...

Barawa: I can't just leave her alone. There's a monster loose that's wreaking havoc! We have to go help her, (Captain)!

Buddy: Woof!

Vyrn: Wha-Hey, wait! Don't just go rushing in by yourself! Let's get a move on it, (Captain)!

Finding Some Backbone: Scene 2

(Captain) and crew find and save the little girl. They notice the scent of Chat Noir's cologne on her and realize the phantom thief helped the girl escape. As they ponder the phantom thief's motives, a member of the syndicate that kidnapped Barawa appears.

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Vyrn: Hellooo? Little girl! You in here?

Lyria: Umm... I don't see her around.

Vyrn: Hey, Detective. You sure you heard a little kid's voice?

Barawa: Huh! I could have sworn I heard her...

They continue to run around the mansion, defeating monsters along the way. Eventually...

Buddy: ...!

Barawa: What's wrong, Buddy? Oh! Over there, huh?

Girl: Aah!

Vyrn: Oh, what! There really is a little girl here!

Barawa: Hey! You okay?

Girl: Stop! Let me go!

Barawa: Calm down! We're not going to hurt you! We're here to rescue you!

Girl: Huh? Are you Mr. Barawa?

Barawa: Huh? Well, yeah. I'm Barawa, the world-renowned detective.

Barawa: I came here to save you. Now do you trust me?

Vyrn: Listen to him... Making himself sound all amazing. He was a sitting duck before we came...

Girl: There was this other guy... And he told me that some strange old man named Barawa would take me home.

Barawa: A strange, old guy! Who would say something so far from the truth?

Girl: And then... that guy let me out of the room. And he gave me back my treasure.

Girl: This... It's called the Sky's Tear. My daddy gave it to me. It's my precious!

Lyria: Wow! That's a really big gem!

Barawa: This is amazing! I may be a great detective, but even I can't guess how much that might be worth.

Barawa: Don't let anyone else see that. Let's put it away now.

Girl: Okay. I'll keep it hidden!

Barawa: That's a good girl.

Barawa: Hm? Do you have perfume on?

Lyria: Hehe, how cute!

Barawa: Wait! This is... the Phantom Thief's scent!

Vyrn: Say what! So this little girl is the Phantom Thief in disguise?

Barawa: No, even he can't disguise himself as a child. What this means is...

Vyrn: It was the thief who helped her escape?

Barawa: I can't say I'm 100% certain, but it's likely. What could he be plotting?

Thug: Look! There they are!

Barawa: Oh no! They found us!

Buddy: Grrr...

Thug: You're not getting away! I still need a hostage! If you wanna keep your lives, you're gonna give her back!

Barawa: Hah! You're saying you'll let us go if we give her to you?

Thug: Heh. I'm sure you're tired of me chasin' you 'round like this, huh? Give me the kid and I'll leave you alone.

Barawa: Well, sure. That does sound pretty nice. I'd love not to worry about you coming after me all the time...

Barawa: But the answer is "No!"

Thug: Whatchu say? You remember what I did to you before! I can do it again!

Barawa: Hah! You think I'd actually abandon this little girl? That would ruin my name as the great detective! This time it's you who's going down!

Buddy: Grrr!

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After the crew defeats the thug, Sarya suddenly appears. She informs the crew she inadvertently caused the monster's rampage. The crew fears running into any more rabid monsters so decides to leave.

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Thug: W-what... How'd I lose...

Barawa: Forgot to mention one thing. I actually used to be part of the military. Naturally, harsh training is part of the package.

Barawa: Things might not always go my way! And I'm usually outsmarted! But fights are where I shine!

Buddy: Woof!

Thug: Damn you...

Barawa: Hah! See that? That's the power of a detective!

Sarya: Barawa!

Barawa: Sarya? What're you doing here?

Sarya: That's my line! What were you doing all this time? I've been looking for you!

Vyrn: Huh? It's Barawa's assistant! Were you caught by the bad guys too?

Sarya: No, actually... I'm here because I was sent to investigate this mansion. Rumor has it there are ghosts here.

Sarya: I was looking around, going through the house, when I accidentally opened a monster cage and...

Barawa: I get it now. This whole monster chaos was your doing.

Barawa: Well, thanks to that, I was able to escape during the panic. Guess I have to admit that for once you saved me.

Sarya: Oh, geez! Have you already forgotten all the other times I've saved you?

Barawa: Hahaha, I'm just kidding. Don't chew my head off.

Monster: Grooooar!

Barawa: Oh, listen to that... Might not be the best idea to stick around for long... It could get a little dangerous. Let's get out of here and head back to town!

Buddy: Woof!

Sarya: Good call!

Sarya: So I guess there weren't ghosts in that mansion. Just a bunch of monsters and bad guys.

Vyrn: And our detective here happened to get caught by them. That's the gist of it!

Vyrn: Now that I think about it, couldn't you have told us beforehand that Sarya was also going to the mansion?

Sierokarte: I'm sorry... I got so carried away gathering all the information...

Vyrn: Well, I guess I can't blame you. You did put all the pieces together really fast.

Sierokarte: Hehe! That I did!

Sierokarte: Okay, everyone, listen up! I'm gonna have to ask you all to wrap it up!

Vyrn: Huh? Why the rush? It's not every day you kick us out.

Sierokarte: Well, you see... It would seem the syndicate is not exactly in the empire's good books either...

Sierokarte: Hehe! When I spoke to some imperial folks earlier, they said they'd just love to discuss my intel over dinner!

Vyrn: Wait, what! They're coming here?

Vyrn: Then we've gotta leave! (Captain), let's go before those imperial dudes come!

Sierokarte: See you! The imperial army should be taking care of the rest!

And so, the crime syndicate that had been after Detective Barawa is destroyed by the imperial army. With the threat gone, Barawa rests easy.

As for what his assistant, Sarya, and the Phantom Thief, Chat Noir, were doing at the mansion...

Well, that's a story for another day.

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Kitten Cafe

When Catherine returns to Kitten Cafe for a spell, Detective Barawa shows up. Without a clue as to her true identity, he grumbles on, spilling a few secrets along the way. Upon Barawa's departure shortly after, his voice—along with fellow investigator Rick's—can be heard outside. Sensing their approach, Catherine gladly prepares two glasses for them.

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Catherine: Hee hee... Nothing quite as relaxing as getting to run your own store once in a spell.

Catherine has changed into uniform and is preparing to open Kitten Cafe.

She's doing so after requesting some well-deserved time off from (Captain).

True to form, Catherine finishes getting ready, waits a bit, and then opens the door to customers.

She greets her first guest with a smile. Or tries to, anyway, grimacing after realizing who it is.

Barawa: Hm, nobody else seems to be here. You don't happen to be closed today, do you?

This is Detective Barawa, a familiar face aboard (Captain)'s ship.

Cathy: !

Barawa: I don't suppose we've met somewhere before, Miss?

Cathy: Er, well... (He doesn't recognize me?)

Barawa: Bwahaha! No, I suppose not. I wouldn't have forgotten such a pretty face, after all.

Cathy: (Wow... He really doesn't recognize me. I suppose the outfit's a far cry from what I usually wear, but still...)

Forcing a smile, Cathy decides to accept the burden of treating this like a first encounter.

Cathy: Hee hee, you certainly know what to say, don't you? You're quite the looker yourself. But looking's all you get to do, I'm afraid.

Barawa: Hahaha! You have a way with words yourself, Miss!

Cathy: Hee hee... Here by yourself? Have a seat by the counter.

Barawa follows Cathy to the counter as instructed.

Barawa: Hm... One of your finest drinks, please. Something sweet, if you have it.

Cathy: Coming right up, but it won't come cheap!

Barawa: Haha! You can't have too much of a good thing. Especially at a fine establishment like this.

Cathy: Wow, you really know just what to say... Got it. I'll have it right up.

Cathy pours amber liquid into a glass, dropping a few spherical chunks of ice in afterwards.

Cathy: I just know you're going to enjoy this one.

Barawa: Would you look at that...

Barawa takes the glass in hand, savoring the sweet aroma a moment. He takes a sip.

Barawa: Oh, this is good! You're right, I've taken a liking to it. It smells wonderful, too.

Barawa: Heh, I heard this place is run by a woman willing to listen to her customers.

Barawa: Seems the rumors were right! This place is a little slice of heaven.

Cathy: So someone told you about me? Wouldn't happen to be Rick, would it?

Enjoying the drink, Barawa nods as he lets out a single, satisfied breath.

Cathy: I see. Which means you must be Barawa, the famous detective.

Cathy: (I mean... I know you, so...)

Barawa: Heh, precisely. I am the one... the only... Detective Barawa.

Barawa: Rick and I have something of an... antagonistic business relationship, but I run into him from time to time, yes.

Cathy: Ah, that's right. Rick works for the authorities after all.

Barawa: Can you believe it? We're both after the same thing, but something about me just rubs them the wrong way.

Cathy: That wouldn't have anything to do with you declining that offer to join the Bureau of Investigation, would it?

Barawa: Haha... Well, how about that. Rick, you never know when to keep your mouth shut, do you?

Barawa: I used to be part of a big organization way back when—the military, you might say. I quit that life and became a detective.

Cathy: So basically, you freed yourself from a big organization, and hate the idea of being dragged back in?

Barawa: No, actually. I just want to see how far this brain of mine can take me by its lonesome.

Cathy: Wow, that's... simply wonderful! Just the kind of noble goal you'd expect from a master detective!

Barawa: Hahaha! I just do what comes naturally to me!

Barawa: Heh heh, I think I get why he came here to bleat about his silly little problems.

Barawa: It really feels good to open up to you, Miss. Feels like I might end up spilling all sorts of secrets in here.

Cathy puts a hand to her lips, chuckling softly to herself as she places a glass of water on the counter.

Cathy: This one's on the house. I appreciate the compliments, but that's all you get.

Barawa takes a swig from the glass with a smile.

Cathy: So? I don't suppose you came here to... How did you put it? Bleat about your silly little problems?

Barawa: That's right. We're both after thieves. His is named Nightsmoke. Mine, Chat Noir.

Barawa: Blasted thieves... They always get away at the last possible moment.

Cathy: Oh, don't be so down! You can keep up with them, right?

Cathy: Rick and the rest of the rest of his crew don't seem to have any idea what's going on!

Barawa: Hahaha! It's because of my brains and brawn that I'm always on their trail.

Barawa: But it all feels a little meaningless when they get away. There one minute and gone the next. Poof! Gone, like smoke! A mastermind, proud and true!

Cathy: Hm, that sounds more like that Nightsmoke fellow, doesn't it?

Cathy: Chat Noir doesn't seem to have any pride in being a thief, by comparison.

Cathy says this with a thoroughly unsatisfied look on her face. Barawa tilts his head.

Barawa: No, I think you may be mistaken, Miss.

Cathy: Hmm?

Barawa: Nightsmoke's identity is a true mystery, and possesses remarkable thieving skills, to be sure.

Barawa: But to claim Chat Noir has no pride? I disagree. In fact, I think he may be the very definition of pride.

Barawa: Ugh... He drives me mad just thinking about it!

Cathy: Hee hee... You've made your case, Detective! He's as proud as thieves come!

Barawa: Yeah. And it makes me sick.

Cathy: Hee hee, I have to thank you. This has been very educational.

Cathy: You believe in him, don't you? In Chat Noir. In the strange bond you share.

Barawa: Oh, please. I'm not friends with the guy.

Barawa: And if you want to talk about strange bonds, that's Rick and Nightsmoke, not me.

Cathy: Hee hee... You may be right. They're both connected to each other, whether they want to or not.

Barawa downs the rest of his drink, leaves cash on the counter and prepares to depart.

Barawa: It's about time for me to go. Thanks. Coming here really helped get my head out of the clouds.

Barawa: I try telling my assistant Sarya about this stuff, and she just yells at me.

Barawa: I swear I heard her tell me to get my act together 25 times today. No wonder I needed a drink!

Cathy: Haha, feel free to drop by any time. I'll listen to anything you need to get off your chest.

Barawa: Thanks. I'll be back.

Cathy: See you next time. And good luck catching Chat Noir!

Barawa: Hahaha! Just leave it to me! There's no mystery I can't solve, and no thief I can't catch!

Barawa: Heh, why, I bet I could even catch Nightsmoke if I tried! He may have thrown Rick for a loop, but not me!

With a hearty laugh, Barawa exits the cafe.

Catherine waves to him on the way out, exhaling a sigh of relief once the door shuts.

Cathy: Sigh. The phantom thief Nightsmoke. That's me...

Cathy: And based on how he talked about it, he doesn't even realize I'm on the same ship as him.

Cathy: A bumbling detective, eh? Fun to talk to, at least.

Cathy begins to clean up the counter with a smile.

She stops when she sees the next guest enter her cafe, however.

Detective Rick: Just my luck. And right when I think about how nice it is to finally pay a visit to Kitten Cafe for a change.

Barawa: Hahaha! An unexpected reunion like this is the very definition of lucky, my friend!

Detective Rick: Ngh... I just wanted to have a drink with Cathy. Alone!

Barawa: Now, now! Enough of the bitterness, old friend! When was the last time we saw each other?

Cathy: Hee hee, I have a feeling today's going to be a busy day.

Grinning ear to ear, Cathy prepares two glasses for her customers.

Suffice it to say, the bumbling detective and hard luck gumshoe provided plenty of stimulating conversation that evening.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

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ふむ…これも証拠品か？	Hmm, would this serve as proof?
奴の足取りを追うぞ！	After them!
怪盗め…必ず捕まえてみせる！	Blasted Phantom Thief... I'll catch you one day!
この名探偵バロワにお任せいただこう！	Leave it to Detective Barawa!
名探偵の目はごまかせんぞ！	You don't fool me!
謎が謎を呼ぶ…か	Mysteries uncovering more mysteries...
推理で負けても喧嘩では負けん！	Even when I mess up the riddle, I make it right with a fight!
行くぞ相棒！犯人は奴だ！	Let's go, Buddy! The culprit's right in front of us!
冴えてるじゃないか！(主人公)君！	Nice one, (Captain)!
(主人公)君も探偵を志しては？	You'd make a great detective, (Captain).