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Official Profile

Age	22
Height	167 cm
Race	Erune
Hobbies	Brewing tea and coffee, listening to detective Rick's idle complaints
Likes	Warm cocoa, her name, detective Rick's idle complaints
Dislikes	Getting her name known, phantom thief Chat Noir

Source

* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	22歳
Height	167cm
Race	エルーン
Hobbies	紅茶や珈琲を淹れること、刑事リックの愚痴を聞く事
Likes	温かいココア、自分の名前、刑事リックの愚痴
Dislikes	自分の名前が知られること、怪盗シャノワール

Source

Events

• Platinum Sky II

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday! Was there something you wanted? I'll go steal it for you. He he he. Don't worry! I'm joking. But seriously, if there's something you want... You can tell me later. For now how about we have a party to celebrate? Hot chocolate, tea, coffee... name anything you want. I'll get my hands on it. He he.
2	✔	Hehe. I've never been able to celebrate the birthday of someone close so many times. I want to celebrate your birthday even more this year. So today I might just listen to anything you say. Oh, you're getting excited now? Hehe. I was just kidding, you know. I-I said I was kidding! If there's something I can do for you, I wouldn't mind doing it. As long as it's something small.
3	✔	(Captain), we're going to go with Lyria and the others to Kitten Cafe. They have delicious cake, coffee, and cocoa. Hehe. And just maybe Rick will come snooping around. Hopefully that other detective will too... Oh, it's going to be a blast. I can't wait to get over there!
4	✔	Happy birthday to you, (Captain)! I was busy thinking up a birthday menu for you. But I couldn't decide what you'd want to drink. Coffee? Tea? Cocoa? It has to complement the food and cake that I plan to make. Huh? You want to drink them all? You're just a regular greedy pants, aren't you? Well, it's your birthday, so why not?
5	✔	Welcome, (Captain). I've been waiting for you. Haha, I figured you'd be surprised by this luxurious spread. I made it all for you. I also got you a present. Well, two presents actually. The first is a party invitation. And the second is... myself. Catherine saunters over to the entrance of the cafe and shuts the door. Soon (Captain) hears a click. Just you and me, (Captain). Heehee, you can't run away. Um, a-and neither can I. So let's enjoy our private time together.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy New Year. So, are you going to help me again this year? Not like I'm not going to let you out of my sight anyway. I mean, you know my real name. I can't just let you run away. So let's stick together. Hehe. We'll be together again this year, and that's a promise. If you break it, I'll turn you to smoke.
2	✔	You promised... to watch out for me. And I've been so happy ever since. Which is good, because I'd hate to have to turn you into smoke. I hope we can be together again this year. That's not a threat... That's my desire. Hehe.
3	✔	We've been through yet another year together. The promise we made two years ago... Are you keeping it? Good. You know, being together with you is starting to feel as natural as keeping my treasured pendant close. I guess that means I treasure you too, right? Hehe... I never let go of treasure once it's in my hands. You understand what I mean, right? Hehe. Here's to another exciting year, (Captain).
4	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain). I don't shake you down or force you to make promises anymore. But here you are right by my side to ring in another new year. Your sense of duty is something else. Haha, no, I understand. You didn't come to see me today out of obligation. I don't mind being your treasure though... Is that too on the nose?
5	✔	Open wide. Here comes the airship, (Captain). Mm, wasn't that tasty? Haha, I knew that'd leave you speechless. It's cute. It's a New Year's mashed sweet potato treat featuring the sweetness of chestnuts. I'm not sure how it works, but it's supposed to bring financial fortune. To me that sounds better than getting a lump sum in the form of a New Year's gift. Not like you need an allowance anyway. I'll swipe whatever treasure's out there if it's for you, (Captain). No matter who I have to make enemies of, or if it clashes with my own convictions. Kind of like now. That was a joke. Okay, half joke. Heehee, happy New Year (Captain). Let's have a good one.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Valentine's. Look. I made this. They're special chocolates—handmade just for you. So then... Do you want them? Hehe. Well then, I suppose you can have them. But I'm sure they're going to make someone jealous. Hehe...
2	✔	I made those special chocolates again. You know, the ones just for you. Why would I lie about that? I didn't exactly make them for myself, you know. Just accept them, already. And with them, my feelings. Hehehe...
3	✔	Did you hear that chocolate is much, much sweeter than kisses? Wonder if it's true? What do you think, (Captain)? Should we maybe try to compare the two? Hehe. I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Whoa now... Don't look so down... Seriously... Mwah. I blew a kiss to you. That'll do for now, right? Feel better? No?
4	✔	These special chocolates are so much sweeter than others. Can you taste the difference in mine compared to everyone else's? Oops, what a tease of a question. I'm just playing with you. Excuse me? It'd taste sweeter if I fed it to you? How dare you! I won't forget this if you make me go through with it. But you say that's what you want? Fine, whatever... Close your eyes. And don't even think about opening them! Heavy breathing. Okay, open wide.
5	✔	I tried my hand at baking a chocolate cake this year. Doesn't it smell good? I used my go-to cocoa powder and sprinkled in a pinch of coffee grounds to bring out the aroma. It turned out well. Hm? You want me to feed it to you? Haha, sorry, no can do. Oh, don't make that pouty face at me. C'mon, take a bite. You're going to love it. Thick chocolate sauce oozes out of the cake slice as soon as (Captain) takes the first bite. Catherine, a bewitching smile on her face, wipes the chocolate from (Captain)'s mouth with her finger. Hm, I can tell you think it's delicious. And now your face is all red. Embarrassed much? How cute. Now, when you're getting me a return gift, instead of being a tease, would you mind making it a bit more... tantalizing? Oh, this is too awkward. I can't keep this up any longer. Forget what I said. Here, have another piece of cake.
Gift		White Chocolate Cake

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	For me? Hehe, thanks! Aah! Uh... You don't have to... grab my hand like that... Urg. Shouldn't have let my guard down. You're an ornery one, you know that?
2	✔	(Captain)... You got this for me? That makes me so... happy... But... Do you... have to keep squeezing my hand like that? You can let go, you know... A-are you listening? Come on, already... You're gonna make me... mad...
3	✔	Handing out White Day gifts now, right? Thank you. What? I'm satisfied, I promise. It's not like I feel neglected or anything... Wait... You're not actually upset are you? Oh, I've been so bad... Sigh... Okay. Do whatever you have to with me. But be nice, okay?
4	✔	Heehee, you're looking at a new Catherine. A little thing like holding hands isn't going to faze me. I've thoroughly prepared my heart. Give me your best shot. Haha, see? Perfectly fine. I won't give you an excuse to bully me this year. Huh? If holding hands is okay, then let's go a step further? Th-that's... I'll take a rain check. Until next year, okay?
5	✔	Ooh, that cake looks scrumptious. Where did you get it from? Wait, what? You baked it yourself, (Captain)? You did a great job. It looks stunning. And this taste... Mm... Not overpowering or anything. It's quite a nice blend of chocolate and coffee. I could see it selling well at the Kitten Cafe. But I wouldn't put it up for sale. This is a special gift between us and only us. Teehee, thank you, (Captain). You're the best.

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Halloween. I have some candy right here. But are you sure you want it? Take it, and you forfeit your chance to play a trick on me. Haha, just kidding! Agh! Hey, no tickling! Shame on you, getting away with both a trick and a treat!
2	✔	You want to play a trick on me? Hehe... If that's what you want, I'm happy to play along. Just one little rule. No touching. Okay? S-so calm down okay? For now? No? Goodness. You're a very naughty child, (Captain).
3	✔	Oh, you're in the mood to trick me this year? Hehe, well too bad. You see, this year I've come prepared with such sweet treats. Besides, it's my turn to play a trick on you. Let's leave the candy aside for now so I can show you what I mean.
4	✔	Trick or treat! What's it going to be this year, candy or deception? H-hold it! Why are you so gangbusters about starting this Halloween off with pranks? This wouldn't have anything to do with some silly little grudge from all the tricks I played on you last year, would it? I-I get it! If you're going to get me back, just give me a moment to collect myself... Geez... Naughty kiddos don't get candy, you know!
5	✔	Heya, (Captain). Trick or treat! Haha. Wondering where your candy went? Of course you are. Well, I stole it, and I've got it right here. My prank went off just as planned. Heh, you think I'd just let you off the hook after that trick you pulled on me last year? Think again, my naughty captain. Because for this year's batch of Halloween tricks, I'm going to fill up on you. (Honestly this is all so embarrassing for me as well, but...) A-are you ready, (Captain)?

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Tis the season, (Captain). And what a great season too. Everyone looks so happy, and they're having so much fun. Have you decided who you want to spend the day with? Wait, me? Don't be silly. You'll have to wait at least ten more years for that! But I'm glad you're thinking of me. Well, maybe just for today, you can call me by my real name.
2	✔	Hey. (Captain). Is there anything you want? I can steal it for you, you know. As for compensation, I'd say... if you spent the whole day with me, that would suffice. Hehe. Just kidding, of course. Hehe... Though I might have been a teensy-bit serious about that compensation.
3	✔	Here, I just made some hot cocoa. How is it? The latte art isn't too bad, right? Lyria poured this one. Hehe... It's kind of peculiar. You know, that it's become normal to spend this festive night with someone special. Maybe it's natural. After all, can you imagine spending this day alone? (Captain), this is your fault. How naughty... Next year make sure you spend this time with me. Or else I'll turn you into smoke... Hehe...
4	✔	You've been waiting all year, just like you promised. Spending this holiday night with you is my idea of fun... I've been tapping my foot for the past couple of days. Oh, lovely... Did you brew this cup of cocoa just for me? Hehe, that's so thoughtful. I love a good cocoa, but the ones who make it for others are just as sweet. Mm, nice and hot... And to thank you, I'll whip up my own special blend of cocoa. What do you say to snuggling up while we sip our drinks?
5	✔	Sorry to keep you waiting. I got held up a bit while I was getting ready. Choose: It's okay. I just got here myself. Oh, really? Heehee, are you sure about that? It'd be crazy to think of this as a date. I mean, we're just out shopping for party supplies. Unless I stood you up. Then you could call it a date, or at least an unsuccessful one. Haha, I'm just playing with you—gasp. Um, y-you don't have to hold my hand so tightly... Geez, you little trickster. S-so how about we finish shopping quickly, and then... Maybe spend a little time together, just the two of us?

Fate Episodes

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In the Rick of Time

Just as Catherine opens the door to her cafe, a troubled Rick comes in complaining about a group masquerading as Nightsmoke. The crew agrees to help him with any heavy lifting, and Catherine agrees to escort him to a boutique where the thieves may be.

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Catherine not in crew

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The crew once accompanied a detective named Rick who was pursuing Nightsmoke, an infamous master thief.

Detective Rick: When he's involved, the evidence, stolen goods, and the thief himself all vanish into the night like smoke. Hence the name.

Midway through their investigation, the crew was ambushed by Nightsmoke.

But they mounted a counterattack, buying them enough time to escape.

???: Eek! Ah!

Mid-dash, (Captain) found a pendant with the name "Catherine" carved lightly into its surface.

???: Drat...

It was the only physical evidence the infamous Nightsmoke had ever left behind.

A few days afterward, Rick visited a certain cafe, where he confided in a waitress about his botched job.

Rick introduced her to the crew as Cathy, although, unbeknownst to him, her real name is Catherine.

Cathy: Oh... um... Welcome. Please come in.

It was in that moment that (Captain) had an epiphany—this unassuming waitress was the master thief Nightsmoke.

Her true identity discovered, Catherine threatened (Captain)'s life and forced her way into the crew.

Catherine: I don't want word getting out about me. Which means I have to keep an eye on you.

After becoming a fixture aboard the Grandcypher, the crew quickly learned Nightsmoke's true nature.

However, Rick continued to search for the master thief, never realizing she had been under his nose all along.

One day a tired Rick enters the Kitten Cafe, Catherine's establishment.

Detective Rick: Ah, just my luck... Why does stuff like this always happen to me...

Lyria: Why, hello!

Vyrn: Look what the cat dragged in. It's Detective Bungler.

Detective Rick: B-Bungler? Y-you could just call me Rick, you know...

Detective Rick: And why are you here anyways?

Cathy: Hehe. Come now. They're just here to help me.

Detective Rick: Since when? Oh, but then again, it must be tough running this place all by yourself.

Rick decides there isn't anything suspicious about the crew's presence and takes a seat. Then he takes a deep breath and sighs.

Detective Rick: Being alone is so hard... So hard...

Cathy: What's wrong, Rick? You seem really down today.

Detective Rick: Oh, Cathy... You don't know the half of it. Woe is me...

Cathy: What happened? Let me be your shoulder to cry on.

Detective Rick: I'll... tell you everything... I'm at a standstill with the SBI, and it's making me an outsider.

Detective Rick: They'll probably demote me to some small office over in North Vast.

Vyrn: What! What'd you do now?

Detective Rick: It wasn't my fault... To start from the beginning, I've been hunting a group of thieves known as Nightsmoke.

Cathy: A group? I thought Nightsmoke was the crook you've been chasing for quite some time.

Cathy: Are you saying that Nightsmoke isn't one person, but a band of thieves?

Detective Rick: That's not what I'm saying. From where I stand, Nightsmoke is an individual.

Detective Rick: I think this group is using his name. In other words, they're fakes.

Vyrn: Really? You sound pretty convinced of your theory.

Detective Rick: It's obvious when you look at their work. The traces they leave behind are completely different from the real Nightsmoke.

Cathy: Is that so?

Detective Rick: I've been after Nightsmoke for so long now that I know his methods in and out. Means I can spot a cheap imitation from a mile away too.

Detective Rick: But my superiors think this group must be the real deal—just because they use white smoke and other trickery similar to Nightsmoke.

Detective Rick: I've told them over and over again, "C'mon, you guys, Nightsmoke's still out there. Lemme after him!"

Detective Rick: Headquarters didn't take kindly to that. They said if I can't prove these other guys are phonies, then I'm wasting the SBI's time. And that means demotion.

Detective Rick: Sigh... I don't have much time left to make my case either. Just my luck...

Cathy: Rick, don't let it get you down. Isn't there something you can do to prove that they're not affiliated with the real Nightsmoke?

Detective Rick: Of course, if I could just catch that group, then I'm sure I'd be able to make my point.

Detective Rick: I even know where their next target is and everything...

Detective Rick: But... I...

Cathy: But what? What's getting in your way?

Detective Rick: I'm not good with the rough stuff. How do I apprehend them by myself, without any backup from the SBI?

Vyrn: Dude... Get a grip. It's your job to bag the bad guys, isn't it?

Detective Rick: Easier said than done... Remember that I needed your help last time to do anything meaningful...

Detective Rick: Wait! That's it! I need your help! (Captain), what do you say?

1. Sure thing.
2. I dunno...

Choose: Sure thing.

Vyrn: Yeah! We can't just let the baddies run around town.

Lyria: Agreed! If we put our heads together, we can catch any villain!

Cathy: Hehe. What a dependable bunch. It seems it's your lucky day, Rick.

Detective Rick: Thank you! You have no idea what this means to me!

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Choose: I dunno...

Detective Rick: Hey, come on now... Don't say that... I'm gonna be sent to North Vast...

Detective Rick: If that happens, I won't be able to come to Cathy's Kitten Cafe! I need this place!

Detective Rick: Please, (Captain). I'm begging you...

Vyrn: Stop groveling already. (Captain)'s just kidding, you know?

Detective Rick: What? Really?

Cathy: (Captain). Don't tease Rick. No matter how cute he is.

Detective Rick: Oh man, can't believe I fell for it... Ahaha...

Detective Rick: So you'll help me after all?

Detective Rick: Thank you! You have no idea what this means to me!

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Detective Rick: All right. Let's get to catching these guys! Come on!

Rick rushes toward the door but soon comes to an abrupt halt and drops to his knees.

Lyria: Oh no! What's the matter, Rick?

Detective Rick: There's still one problem... I just remembered...

Cathy: Hm... It must be something big. Why don't you tell us about it?

Detective Rick: It's about their next target location. I want to do some scouting...

Detective Rick: But there lies the problem: it's a high-end boutique...

Vyrn: And? What's wrong with that?

Detective Rick: Everything! Don't you get it?

Rick's face turns red with embarrassment as the crew grows more puzzled.

Cathy: Rick, have you never been inside a boutique before?

Detective Rick: Manly man like me? I wouldn't be caught dead going into one alone!

Vyrn: Uh... What?

Detective Rick: You know what I mean... It's full of women's... undergarments...

Cathy: I get it. You're dejected because this place seems like a pretty big obstacle to completing your investigation.

Cathy: Hehehe... You're just the same as always. Hehe. So cute...

Detective Rick: What?

Cathy: You know, it's not so uncommon for a man to go into a high-end boutique alone.

Detective Rick: A-are you serious? Is that really okay?

Detective Rick: Then maybe I'll be fine.
But on the other hand, argh, it just seems so embarrassing...

Cathy: Hehehe... I guess you really do need my help. Why don't I go with you?

Detective Rick: What! Are you sure, Cathy?

Cathy: Why not? It would be nice to go window shopping. Or would you rather not have me along?

Detective Rick: Are you kidding! There's no one I'd rather go with!

Detective Rick: Oh, Cathy!

His face flush with ecstasy, Rick rises from the floor and throws his hands into the air in celebration.

Vyrn: What's wrong with this guy...

Detective Rick: Hey! There's nothing wrong with me!

Lyria: Hehe... But your face is beet red, Rick.

Detective Rick: I... I'm just happy I can get this stakeout started!

Cathy: Hehehe... Still, you don't have to get so flustered. It makes it too easy to push your buttons.

Detective Rick: C-Cathy, you're teasing me too? Haha. All out of allies...

Detective Rick: Ah, look at the time! I've gotta go.

Detective Rick: Cathy, I'll be back to pick you up for reconnaissance at the boutique, okay?

Detective Rick: (Captain), Lyria, Vyrn, thanks for everything! See you all later!

Rick bounds out the door of the Kitten Cafe, a smile on his face and a lightness in his step.

Lyria: Ahaha... Was Rick just skipping? He must be really excited!

Catherine: Hehe... He's such a child sometimes. At least he's in better spirits.

Catherine: But... are you sure it was okay to accept such a difficult task?

Vyrn: We don't mind. All for one and all that!

Vyrn: But how about you? You sure you wanna go through with this?

Catherine: I can't just leave these impersonators to their own accord. They might cause me problems down the line.

Catherine: What if their sloppy work was mistaken for mine? It would downgrade the type of clientele asking for my services.

Catherine: Plus... I feel a little bad for Rick.

Vyrn: When all's said and done, you're just looking out for Detective Bungler.

Catherine: It's not my fault that he's cute and funny. Would you leave someone so helpless all alone? Hehe.

Catherine: Not sure if he's just caught my eye, or if I enjoy listening to his complaints, but I love teasing the poor thing.

Vyrn: That sounds... like you're just having fun at his expense?

Catherine: Hehe. That's one way of looking at it.

Catherine giggles roguishly, causing (Captain) and the others to sympathize with Rick.

But in any event, the crew have decided to help the detective and aid him in the capture of the Nightsmoke impersonators.

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A Thief's Honor

On reconnaissance, Catherine and Rick enter the boutique together. Catherine makes jokes about how self-conscious Rick is being while he gathers intel right underneath her nose. Catherine is truly shocked when she learns of Rick's great detective work.

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The following day, just as Rick promised, he meets Cathy at the Kitten Cafe, and together they make for the boutique.

Detective Rick: Sigh... I don't feel so good. Standing in front of the store, it makes me feel queasy.

Cathy: Really? I'm right here, so what do you have to worry about?

Detective Rick: Give me a break, Cathy! Just look at the clientele—all those high class dames!

Detective Rick: And I look like crap in this coat. They're gonna whisper about me behind my back...

Cathy: You don't have to be so negative. Let's go inside already.

Detective Rick: You're right. I guess dillydallying outside would make me look fishy. I've just got to muster some courage.

Rick takes a deep breath, turns his collar up, and awkwardly sticks his chest out as he enters the boutique.

Detective Rick: And that's why we've come to your store, you see. My girl is searching for a dazzler of a dress.

Cathy: This store's reputation precedes itself. I've heard so much about it.

Clerk 1: I'm so glad to hear that. We also offer garments made to order. Just let me know what you'd like.

Cathy: In that case... Would you find me something that goes well with my figure?

Detective Rick: What!

Unbothered by Rick's overreaction, the clerk happily agrees to find an outfit for Catherine.

Clerk 1: Hehehe... I'll be right back with something just for you.

Detective Rick: Cathy... What are you doing? Are you really shopping?

Cathy: Well, I am searching for "a dazzler of a dress," aren't I?

Detective Rick: No, that's not... Argh, I guess I did say that...

Cathy: And remember we're here as a couple.

Detective Rick: What! A c-c-couple? Me and you?

Cathy: Uh-oh... You're not happy with me, Rick?

Detective Rick: I am! I totally am! You're one of the greatest people I've ever met, Cathy!

Cathy: Hehehe... Thank you. Just remember this is all pretend though, okay?

Detective Rick: Huh, pretend? Oh yeah, of course. Heh.

Detective Rick: In real life I could never land someone like you.

Cathy: Oh, look! The clerk is back!

The store staff returns with several outfits for Catherine to try on.

Cathy: Thank you. Do you mind giving the two of us some privacy to discuss these options?

Clerk 1: Oh, of course. I'll be right over there if you need me. You two make the perfect couple by the way.

Detective Rick: P-perfect couple!

Detective Rick: I mean... Cough... Yes, thank you. Hahaha...

The clerk promptly leaves the two and heads to a different part of the store.

Cathy: I do like being called a perfect couple.

Detective Rick: Haha... Ahaha... I almost blew our cover back there.

Cathy: Hehe. But you're doing great. It's surprising, to be honest.

Detective Rick: Well, you know us super sleuths: we always have our poker faces ready.

Cathy: Hehe. Really now? I was just thinking it's a good thing we don't have to play cards today.

Detective Rick: Oh crap, am I really that readable? I guess I can't hide my worry... Groan...

Detective Rick: Cathy, you think I'm doing okay? You don't think the ladies here have started whispering about me, do you?

Cathy: You're fine. Be more confident. You're most attractive when you stay sharp.

Detective Rick: Y-you think so?

Detective Rick: All right. I just need to put my collar up, strut my stuff, and there! I'm ready to inspect every part of this place!

Cathy: Hehe. What a simpleton.

Detective Rick: Hey! I can hear you! You could at least wait until I walk away...

After Rick relaxes a little more, Cathy begins examining the clothing the store clerk has selected for her.

Cathy: So. The store clerk. She's on your radar, right?

Detective Rick: Whoa, Cathy. How in the world did you figure that out?

Cathy: I see all kinds of customers every day. In my line of work, you eventually learn how to read people.

Detective Rick: Well, you're absolutely right. I've heard word that she's been buying tons of materials to make smoke bombs—the same kind that impostor gang is using.

Detective Rick: I don't know if she's a criminal herself or just an accomplice, but either way she's definitely in on it. I want to get her alone and force a confession...

Detective Rick: It wouldn't be enough to arrest her on the purchases alone. She'd be able to wiggle out of charges for sure. Wonder if there's a way to catch her red-handed...

Cathy: A super sleuth like you will think of something.

Detective Rick: Of course I will. I'll show you how it's done.

The two head toward the middle of the shop, whispering as they go.

Eventually they arrive in the section of the store where noticeably more extravagant garments are on display.

Detective Rick: From what I've deduced, their next target is this.

Rick points to a glamorous dress hung inside a glass display case.

Cathy: Oh my! Is this the wedding dress worn by the princess of the Mercia dynasty?

Detective Rick: Huh? Oh yeah, it is. They say that it's dripping in valuable jewels sourced from the Gem Domain.

Cathy: ...

Detective Rick: Cathy, you really know your stuff. And here I was hoping I could impress you with trivia about this stuff.

Cathy: Heh, well, um... I think I've seen this dress in a painting or something.

Detective Rick: Wow, Cathy. You're a great listener, but you're also extremely knowledgeable about the sky's treasures.

Cathy: I don't know any more than your average cafe waitress. Now, when do you suppose that gang will start their operation?

Detective Rick: Well, at the very earliest, they might come tonight. And here's how I know.

Rick reaches into his pocket and pulls out a white tube.

Cathy: What's this?

Detective Rick: A smoke bomb. It's triggered by magic. I saw a number of them planted around the store and got my hands on one.

Cathy: What!

Cathy: (When did he pick that up! I didn't notice anything!)

Detective Rick: You look like you're wondering when I picked this up, Cathy. Didn't I tell you? I'm a super sleuth.

Cathy: You really are, Rick. The most super of them all.

A Thief's Honor: Scene 2

Rick shares the information garnered from his trip to the boutique, and the crew agrees to go back with him as support. Rick enters the shop alone and attempts to apprehend an accomplice but finds himself in the mouth of the lion. Surrounded by thieves, only one person can save him—Nightsmoke.

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After finishing their reconnaissance mission, Rick and Cathy return to the Kitten Cafe and discuss what they've learned with (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn.

Detective Rick: So this means I'll need your help sooner than expected.

Lyria: Sure! We'll do whatever we can!

Cathy: Hehe. That's a relief. We should be able to clean up this mess sooner than expected.

Detective Rick: Heh heh... This sleuth always gets the job done, after all.

Detective Rick: But then again, maybe it's just because that group of thieves was too sloppy.

Detective Rick: The powder found at the last crime scene... The material used in the smoke bombs from the boutique... It's almost too convenient that they match.

Rick rolls the tube of the smoke bomb in his fingers, studying its exterior. But suddenly his face tightens into a grimace.

Detective Rick: It's just like I thought. Nightsmoke would never leave such careless evidence behind.

Vyrn: This job was done by copycats. What'd you expect?

Detective Rick: But that's why it makes me so mad. Who in their right mind would look at this group's bumbling methods and mistake them for Nightsmoke?

Detective Rick: Not sure if they're sly or just downright shameless, but going up against such a lowly bunch makes me sick.

Cathy: You can say that, but Nightsmoke is doing the same thing as his impostors. They're all nothing but petty crooks.

Detective Rick: I don't know if I agree with you there.

Cathy: Why's that?

Detective Rick: I guess I just feel like he takes pride in his thievery.

Detective Rick: He's not fueled by rupies. He chooses his jobs based on some kind of thief's sense of justice.

Cathy: You think so? You're really inside Nightsmoke's head, aren't you?

Detective Rick: Call it detective's intuition. When you've been on the job as long as I have, you start developing a nose for that sort of thing.

Rick's expression softens after talking about Nightsmoke, but his grimace returns moments later.

Detective Rick: All right! It's time for us to go! These fakes are mine.

1. You betcha!

Choose: You betcha!

Vyrn: Yeah! Time to catch the bad guys!

Rick exits the Kitten Cafe with (Captain) and the others, leaving Cathy to her own devices.

Catherine: All alone...

Catherine: ...

Catherine: Hehe. I can't let everyone else have all the fun—that's just not in my nature.

Rick has led the crew to the boutique.

Detective Rick: Doesn't look like the fireworks have started yet. Let's nab that clerk before things get heated.

Vyrn: Whoa there... You're going in alone? You sure about that?

Detective Rick: It's just one thief. I think I can handle her. Besides, if we all go in together, it might tip them off. And then who knows what will happen.

With that, Rick heads into the boutique by himself.

Spotting the clerk, he clears his throat to grab her attention.

Detective Rick: Excuse me, miss?

Clerk 1: Yes. What can I help you with?

A few steps forward, and the pair are a whisper's distance apart. Rick discretely pulls the smoke bomb from his pocket and flashes it at her.

Detective Rick: You know what a plea bargain is, right? You tell me all you know about this, and I'll make sure your sentence is lighter than your accomplices'.

Clerk 1: Tch... You noticed my setup, huh? Well, don't think you've had the last laugh!

Detective Rick: Haha. You already blew your cover over a tiny little question—didn't see that coming.

Thief 1: Shut up! Who are you supposed to be anyway?

Detective Rick: I'm a detective working for the SBI, but don't let this pretty face fool you. I'm as super as sleuths come.

Thief 1: Seriously? That's a really lame line, pal...

Detective Rick: Eh, probably lamer to be caught red-handed and sent to prison. But first things first, let's get these cuffs on you.

Thief 1: Oh? You think you can take me?

Detective Rick: I don't care much for the rough stuff, but I figure I can handle one of you. Now if you'll come with me...

Thief 1: Hehehe... Hey, everybody! It's playtime!

Thief 2: You got it!

Responding to the thief's command, just over half of the clerks remove their disguises.

Detective Rick: Crap! Who knew there were this many!

Clerk 2: Aaagh! What's going on!

Customer 1: Ahh! Help me!

After the crooks show their true colors, the store quickly descends into chaos. Customers frantically attempt to escape through the exit.

Thief 1: Shut your holes, and listen up! No one gets out!

She fires a warning shot into the air before pointing her gun at one of the patrons.

Detective Rick: You're not serious... Are you really going to hurt someone?

Thief 1: Hehehe... That all depends on you. It doesn't seem like anyone outside has noticed yet, so keep real quiet.

Detective Rick: Why don't you just give this up? It's not going to end well for you. Everyone here has seen your faces, after all.

Thief 1: Oooh, good point. So now all of you will need to disappear!

The thief turns the gun to Rick.

Detective Rick: Aagh! What did I do to deserve this!

Seemingly from out of nowhere, a loud bang echoes across the room and white smoke fills the air. In mere moments visibility is reduced to nothing.

Thief 1: What the hell! It's not time for the smoke... Which one of you did this!

Thief 2: Wasn't me! I swear! Damn it! Who was in charge of the getaway?

Detective Rick: (This smoke's not the work of the gang? If they didn't set the bombs off, then who did?)

Detective Rick: But never mind that... I can't see anything right now...

Thief 3: Tch! Where'd he go! Make sure that damned detective dies!

Detective Rick: Then again, this cover saved my behind. Now I need to get back to those skyfarers...

Thief 2: Agh!

Detective Rick: Huh? What's going on?

Thief 1: What is it?

Thief 3: Damn it... I don't know! I think someone is picking us—Gah!

Detective Rick: It just doesn't get any easier to see in this smoke, does it?

While Rick's eyes offer no clue as to what is happening around him, he feels something moving at lightning speed.

Determined to find the source of the movement, the detective crawls through the thick white smoke. He feels a small object press against his back.

Thief 1: You! I'll make sure you take our secret to the grave! Die, you stupid cop!

Detective Rick: Gulp! I'm done—

Thief 1: Aaah!

Rick hears the thief fall to the floor, but soon after he feels another presence lingering behind him.

Even as the tension in the room fades, he remains motionless, waiting for the presence to make itself known.

Detective Rick: (What's going on? Who's behind me?)

He focuses his senses, realizing that something about this situation is all too familiar.

Detective Rick: Wait... Is that you, Nightsmoke?

???: ...

Detective Rick: So you're not going to answer me? Then I'll expose you myself!

Rick spins around, intent on getting a glimpse of his long-term rival.

Detective Rick: Gasp!

But the shadowy figure is too fast, sprinting off before Rick can make out any of its details.

Detective Rick: Mmph!

Moments later the super sleuth feels a handkerchief pressed against his mouth and nose.

One inhale and a powerful drowsiness overtakes him, causing him to crumple to the floor fast asleep.

Catherine: Hehe... Sorry.

Catherine: You'll be okay though. I mixed in some soothing herbs with the sleeping drugs. Should make your dreams sweeter.

Catherine: I guess you can't hear me right now anyway.

Catherine: Now then... Time to deal with the vermin.

Catherine peers across the smoke-filled store, searching for her next target, when she hears one of the customers near the entrance.

Customer 2: Oh, finally! The door's open!

The smoke begins to clear, and the customers make for the exit.

(Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn, on the other hand, push through the stampede of distressed shoppers to check the situation inside the shop.

Vyrn: Hey! You okay? What the heck happened?

Catherine: Little late, aren't we?

Vyrn: Wait, what? Why are you here?

Catherine: Come now, I'm here to take care of this little... "Nightsmoke" issue. Sometimes you have to take care of the job yourself, you know?

Catherine: But other times it's good to rely on a few helping hands when they present themselves. Want to help me take care of the rest of the thieves?

1. Sure!

Choose: Sure!

Vyrn: Yeah! They're in for a butt whoopin'!

Catherine: Hehe. Thank you. It's time these rats learned their lesson—

Catherine: Mess with the cat, and get the claws.

A Thief's Honor: Scene 3

The crew and Catherine put an end to the group pretending to be Nightsmoke and all is well. Except for the fact that Rick begins to put together the pieces of who Catherine really is.

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Rick is lost in a pleasant slumber when suddenly he senses a distant disturbance. He rockets upright.

Detective Rick: Aah!

Detective Rick: Hm? Where am I?

Vyrn: Hey there, tough stuff!

Detective Rick: Huh? Tough what?

Lyria: He means you, Rick! You were amazing! You caught the bad guys all by yourself.

Detective Rick: Wait... What?

He inspects the space to find the floor littered with the thieves.

Detective Rick: Did I... do all this?

Vyrn: Heh heh! Who else coulda?

Lyria: This was definitely the work of the one and only super sleuth.

Detective Rick: R-really? Ahaha... This was all me...

Detective Rick: But wait... I saw someone else in the cloud of smoke...

Vyrn: Dude, did you hit your head on something? Or maybe you had a bad dream?

Detective Rick: I could have... But I'm definitely awake now. I guess I really am an amazing detective.

Vyrn: Phew... Glad this dope falls for everything.

Detective Rick: Hm? What was that?

Vyrn: Huh? I didn't say anything! More importantly, shouldn't you be taking all the riffraff into custody?

Detective Rick: Good point! Everyone, come get some of this rope to tie them all up!

Lyria: Phew... That was close.

Vyrn: No kiddin'. Still can't believe Catherine told us to just trick him when he woke up.

Content that they haven't blown their crewmate's cover, they all breathe a sigh of relief.

Catherine: Hehe... I owe you all one.

Night descends on the city, and the streets gradually grow quiet and lonely as residents head to their homes.

Rick, in contrast, couldn't be livelier.

Detective Rick: Wow... How long has it been since I've felt this good?

Detective Rick: I caught the copycats, proved they didn't have anything to do with the real Nightsmoke—no more demotion for me!

Detective Rick: (But something still bugs me about all this...)

He can't help but recall the figure he saw in the smoke back at the boutique.

Detective Rick: That person I saw for just a second... What if it wasn't a dream?

Detective Rick: Am I just making a mountain out of a molehill? If it was real...

Detective Rick: Why did you help me? Nightsmoke...

The name falls from his lips quietly, dispersing into the air just like smoke.

Detective Rick: Huh? Is that...

Just there, silhouetted by the night sky, a figure leaps from rooftop to rooftop. Rick instinctively gives chase.

Through running with all of his might, he is able to recognize the shadow.

Detective Rick: Pant... Pant... So... I did see him! It wasn't a dream!

Detective Rick: It was Nightsmoke!

Desperately he trails the figure, until he loses sight of the fleeing apparition near the outskirts of town.

Detective Rick: Aww... He's gone. Where did he disappear to?

???: Oh? Is that you, Rick?

The sudden voice surprises Rick, causing him to suppress a shocked squeal.

He turns to find Cathy smiling at him.

Detective Rick: Cathy! What are you doing out here all by yourself? At this hour no less.

Cathy: I needed a little something for my cafe, so I went out for a little bit.

Detective Rick: Then let me walk you back. The streets aren't safe at night.

Cathy: Hehe... You're sweet. All right.

They begin walking side-by-side down the boulevard. The delicate pungence of Cathy's perfume catches Rick's nose.

Detective Rick: That scent...

Rick's memories come racing back, and he recalls being smothered by a handkerchief just before falling unconscious.

Detective Rick: Cathy... By any chance, would that fragrance be mixed with something that helps you sleep?

Cathy: Hehe... Aren't you the herb expert. Actually it is.

Rick stops in his tracks. He stares at Cathy with an inquisitive look.

Cathy: Rick? What's wrong?

Detective Rick: It's... nothing...

Detective Rick: (There's no way...)

Rick shakes his head as if to try and stop the conclusions racing to the forefront of his mind.

He catches up to Cathy and they continue their stroll back to the cafe—back to the world they alone share.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription.	EnglishThis is an official translation.
いらっしゃいませー！	Welcome!
忙しいときに邪魔しないでくれる？	Would you not bother me when I'm busy?
注文は何にする？	So what will it be today?
さぁ、お仕事、お仕事	Time for work.
おさわりはダメよ？	No touching.
ココアにコーヒ―に紅茶、なにがいいかしら？	I have cocoa, coffee, and tea. What will it be?
愚痴ならいくらでも聞いてあげるわ	You can cry on my shoulder anytime, Rick.
綺麗に掃除をしないとね	I need this place spick-and-span.
(主人公)、手伝ってくれてありがとう	(Captain), thank you for helping me.
(主人公)が一緒だと心強いわね	Having you around is reassuring, (Captain).