Turnabout Reminiscence - Transcript - Part 1



Episode 4 Turnabout Reminiscence

Edgeworth: Kay Faraday... the young lady who calls herself the second Yatagarasu... The piece of cloth that she conjured up has taken me back to many years ago...

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-- 7 Years Earlier --

Defendant: Yeah, that's right. I did it. I killed the guy. But it was the Great Thief Yatagarasu that tole me to do it!



Lawyer: I ask the defendant... Just what exactly are you trying to say?

Defendant: Don't you get it? I know the true identity of the Yatagarasu! ...The Yatagarasu is the man standing over there at the prosecutor's bench!

Prosecutor: Are you saying... that I'm the Yatagarasu?

Defendant: Don't you dare deny it! You told me to kill him when you snuck into the embassy!

Lawyer: Are you claiming that Mr. Faraday is the Yatagarasu?

Defendant: That's exactly what I'm saying!



Prosecutor: Mr. Rell! I think we've heard just about enough out of you...!

Defendant: Your Honor! Please listen to me! I'm telling the truth... You've gotta believe meeeeeee!

Judge: Hmph... In accordance with the defendant's accusation... ...a new prosecutor shall be called to replace Mr. Faraday. This court will be in recess until the new prosecutor is ready.

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September 10, 3:20 PM District Court 3rd Floor Lobby

Edgeworth: (...It's almost time for me to enter the courtroom. And so, it is that my first assigment as a prosecutor will be... ...as a replacement for a prosecutor who has been accused by the defendant.)

???: Edgeworth.

Edgeworth: ! ...Sir.

???: Have you read over all of the documents regarding this trial?

Edgeworth: Yes, sir. I've memorized everything there is to know.

Manfred: Very good. The paperwork for the prosecutor substitution is just about complete. Edgeworth... always bear in mind that as your mentor, I, Manfred von Karma... ...will accept nothing short of perfection.

Edgeworth: I understand, sir. To have the chance to stand in court at such an early stage in my career... ...I am honored and proud.

Manfred: As I have watched over your studies, I am giving you this very rare chance. Prove yourself. Crush the defendant's pathetic lies into oblivion.

Edgeworth: .........Yes, sir! (That such a legendary prosecutor is watching over and judging my performance... ...I have to perfect in every way!)

Edgeworth: If it's true that the Yatagarasu showed up at the Cohdopian Embassy... ...what could he or she have been better?

Manfred: Hmph... No doubt to steal any suspicious accounting records and release them publicly. Or, more likely, to steal secrets from the Cohdopian Embassy itself... ...since the item that the Yatagarasu stole from there was sent to the police.

Edgeworth: What was it that the Yatagarasu sent to the police?

Manfred: ...I don't know the details. Anything related to the Yatagarasu is getting the top-secret treatment. Still, I find it very ironic. By returning the stolen item to the police, it was proof positive that the Yatagarasu... ...had infiltrated the embassy on the same day the staff member was killed. Criminals have a way of incriminating themselves, wouldn't you say?

Edgeworth: That would have to be the first time the Yatagarasu has left evidence behind, correct?

Manfred: Yes, indeed. If you wish to learn more about the Yatagarasu, then I suggest you ask Faraday.

Edgeworth: Mr. Faraday...?

Manfred: He happens to be the prosecutor in charge of the Yatagarasu case, as well.

Edgeworth: (He's the prosecutor in charge of both the KG-8 Incident and the Yatagarasu case? Mr. Faraday really has a lot on his plate...)

Manfred: ...What is it, little girl?

???: ......... ...You're scary, mister.

Manfred: !

Edgeworth: Did you need something?

???: Umm... I want to trade these coins with you!

Edgeworth: A fistful of dimes, quarters, and pennies... but it looks like you've exactly a dollar. Is this what you want?

???: Thanks! That's exactly what I needed!

Edgeworth: Could that child be here to watch the trial?

Manfred: How disrespectful for a child like that to be running around inside the courthouse! Does no one have respect for this country's judicial system anymore!?

Bailiff: The paperwork for the prosecutor substitution is complete!

Manfred: Why you! Do you even know how much time there is left before the trial resumes!?

Bailiff: I... I-I'm so sorry!

Manfred: I can have you mopping up this courthouse instead of protecting it in an instant!

Bailiff: ! * gulp*

Edgeworth: It's no bother, sir. Not being completely prepared could prove to be a prefect handicap for me.

Manfred: Hmph. A proud one you are. You had better collect the evidence from Faraday and prepare yourself. It's time for your debut, Edgeworth!

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September 10, 4:00 PM District Court Courtroom No. 3

Manfred: ..................

Edgeworth: ..................

Manfred: Just what is going on!? Why isn't Faraday here yet!? How is it possible that the defense is not prepared yet, either!?

Edgeworth: Bailiff... Where is Mr. Faraday?

Bailiff: I-I'm not sure... I wasn't really paying attention...

Judge: Ah, you must be the one Mr. von Karma recommended... I hear this will be your first trial. I look forward to seeing how you perform. Oh, by the way, was there someone celebrating a birthday during the recess? I could have sworn that I heard a popper going off... Come to think of it... The other day with my grandson...

Edgeworth: Sir, it looks like the trial is about to resume, however...

Manfred: ...Yes, it will be all but impossible to prove the witness a liar... ...without the evidence from Faraday! What is that balsted buffon up to!?

???: I-I-It's an emergency, siiiiiirs!

Judge: S-Silence!

Manfred: There shall be no yelling in this sacred hall of law! Bailiff! Remove that man from this courtroom at once!

???: P-Please... wait! You have to listen to me! There's an emergency! Defendant Lobby No. 2...! M-Mr. Faraday and the defendant... Th-The two of them... They're... They're both dead, Your Honor!

Judge: Wh--!?

Manfred: Wh--!?

Edgeworth: Wh--!? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!?

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September 10 District Court Hallway

???: Stay back!

Edgeworth: Ungh...!

???: ...No one's allowed on the crime scene... Period.

Edgeworth: (Just who does this... oddball think he is...?)

???: This is becoming quite the hotspot...

Edgeworth: (Isn't she Mr. Rell's defense attorney...?)

???: H-Hey, you! No running in the hallway, pal!

Edgeworth: And who are you to tell me what to do? (I'll never find out what's going on like this. It's time for some civil discourse.)

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Bailiff: Ms. Yew! There is someone here who wishes to see you...

Yew: ......Who is it?

Bailiff: A Cohdopian Embassy staff member by the name of Manny Coachen.

Yew: Wh--!

Badd: .........!

Edgeworth: (What's going on? Detective Badd and Ms. Yew's moods just changed all of a sudden. Wait a second... Wasn't Manny Coachen...!?)

Yew: I'll be right there.

Coachen: It's nice to see you again... Ms. Yew.

Yew: Why are you here? I have no desire to ever see you again.

Coachen: Now, now... Actually, would you mind stepping outside for a brief chat?

Yew: ........Fine. Let's go.

Manfred: ...Badd.

Badd: Von Karma...? It's been a long time.

Manfred: I knew you would show up. You usually do when the Yatagarasu is involved, and I see this case is no exception.

Edgeworth: Do you know Detective Badd, sir?

Manfred: Yes. He's like an old bloodhound that never leaves the scene of a crime. If only he would get a promotion and move on.

Badd: It's the crime scene where a detective is most useful and effective.

Manfred: Hmph! It's not like I don't know that. Moving on though, Badd. The man that I just passed by... ...was he not the suspect from the KG-8 Incident!?

Edgeworth: (So I was right...!)

Manfred: Just what is that man doing, wandering around here!? That Faraday... I can't believe he let such an easy catch get away! Imbecile! I would've proved his guilt in three minutes!

Badd: Von Karma! ...I think you've said enough for now. It's in poor taste to speak like that about the departed.

Manfred: Hmph...Very well. Back on topic... I'm placing Edgeworth in charge of the investigation here...

Franziska:

???: Papa! How can you place him in charge!?

Edgeworth: Franziska... What are you doing here?

Franziska: I'm here for summer vacation, what else?

Edgeworth: (Franziska von Karma... So she is here on vacation from Germany... She is the daughter of Manfred von Karma and a student of his, who's also junior at me .)

Franziska: You're the one who's junior to me! And don't you forget it!

Edgeworth: You're not conveniently avoiding the Bar Examination, are you?

Franziska: Hah... If you were able to pass, then I'll have absolutely no trouble at all. I'll never allow myself to lose to you! Never!

Edgeworth: (Why does she always have to be this competitive...?)

Franziska: Anyway... Papa... Are you really assigning Miles Edgeworth to cover the case?

Manfred: Yes, I am. Why do you ask?

Franziska: Well, you know... I'm close to becoming a prosecutor myself... And I am 100% confident that I can do a better job than him!

Edgeworth: (That's just like Franziska. She has no problem bad-mounting someone right in front of them.)

Manfred: ...Badd.

Badd: Yeah...?

Manfred: These two will be conducting the investigation.

Badd: What? You want me to let both of these kids loose on the crime scene?

Manfred: Hah. This is a perfect opportunity for them to work on their prosecutorial skills.

Badd: A crime scene is not a place for children to be messing around in!

Manfred: I'm the one with the authority over this crime scene, Badd. ...And I will not tolerate complaining.

Badd: ...Knngh...!

Manfred: Edgeworth! Franziska! I leave this case to the two of you.

Edgeworth: Understood, sir.

Franziska: Yes, Papa.

Manfred: I'll go take care of the paperwork now. Remember, I'll accept nothing but a perfect report from the both of you. Do not disappoint me.

Badd: Hold up, Von Karma.........! I still... haven't agreed to this!

Franziska: Miles Edgeworth...!

Edgeworth: It's been quite some time, Franziska.

Franziska: This will be the perfect chance for us... ...to see which of us is truly worthy of the Von Karma name.

Edgeworth: Would it kill you to at least say hello?

Franziska: Unngh... Umm... Long time no see.

Edgeworth: Very good.

Franziska: Just because you became a prosecutor first doesn't mean you can act all proud!

Edgeworth: (S-She hasn't changed a bit...)

Franziska: Miles Edgeworth! As I was saying, we shall see which one of us is worthy of the Von Karma name...

Badd: For cryin' out loud... I've been reduced to a babysitter...

Edgeworth: (It looks like Mr. von Karma was successful in convincing the detective. That's just like him; he never fails.) Now, I'd appreciate it if you could quickly run me through the facts, Detective Badd.

Badd: You're better off checking things out on your own.

Edgeworth: ...Very well. (Seems like getting help from Detective Badd will be a most arduous task...)

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September 10, 4:15 PM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2

Edgeworth: (Nngh... Is the only real explanation that they killed each other simultaneously...?)

Franziska: Miles Edgeworth! You should listen to someone until they are finished talking!

Edgeworth: Umm... What are you talking about?

Franziska: I'll only say it one more time... This is a competition to see who is truly worthy of the Von Karma name!

Edgeworth: A competition...?

Franziska: The person that figures out the truth first wins.

Edgeworth: Hmph... So the person who doesn't discover the truth is a dishonor to the name?

Franziska: Exactly! I don't care that you became a prosecutor before me... ...I simply refuse to hear any more foolish things come from your foolishly, foolish mouth.

Edgeworth: Hmph... Fine, whatever makes you happy.

Franziska: Can I take that as you accepting my challenge?

Edgeworth: Once again... Whatever makes you happy.

Franziska: Hah... Well then, let's begin the investigation, shall we? I'm going to find the perfect evidence and prettily present it like the professional I am.

Edgeworth: (Competing to discover the truth behind a crime -- how delightfully... childish.)

Badd: You kids, over there! Hold it!

Edgeworth: "Kid"!?

Franziska: Ha! Serves you right, Miles. He just called you a kid...!

Badd: ...I said " kids ", kid.

Franziska: H-How dare you call me a kid as well!?

Badd: I'll do what I please. And I won't allow you to cause a ruckus on my crime scene. Hey, big guy. You're... going to watch over these two.

Gumshoe: Yes, sir! Detective Badd, sir! Now, do what I say from now on kids, OK!?

Franziska: You'd better not get in our way, Scruffy! You'll feel the bite of my whip if you do!

Gumshoe: E-Eeek! Th-Then you, p-prosecutor boy! Let's get your investigation started already, alright!?

Edgeworth: (Great. Now, even THAT detective is treating me like a child...)

Gumshoe: Alright! It's time to get investigating! Get a move on, prosecutor boy!

Edgeworth: ...My name is Miles Edgeworth. And if you were to call me "prosecutor boy" one more time... ...it will be my duty as a prosecutor to "look into" your monthly salary.

Gumshoe: Wh-What!? And what would you do with my salary after you saw how much it was!?

Edgeworth: That's up to you now, isn't it?

Gumshoe: Really!? Sounds good, pal!

Edgeworth: (He's so naïve...)

Begin Investigation

Defendant Lobby No. 2

Edgeworth: Detective Badd, may I have a word with you?

Badd: ...What is it?

Edgeworth: It appears that both a knife and a gun were used as murder weapons.

Badd: ...Yeah, it does.

Edgeworth: That leads us to our first question of the investigation. Where did the men acquire the weapons?

Badd: ...The gun was inside of Faraday's bag. It was a piece of evidence that was presented in the trial earlier today. It was used... to kill the Cohdopian Embassy staff member. But... I never heard anything about the knife. Mr. Rell was being held by the police. There's no way he could have brought it in. Which means it's possible that Faraday had the knife on him from the start as well.

Edgeworth: (Could it have been a piece of evidence that had yet to be presented...? But then, why doesn't Detective Badd know about it? Wait! What if...!?) It's possible that Mr. Faraday brought the knife in under the guise of prosecutorial evidence. He could have then brought it out and attacked Mr. Rell with it.

Badd: Huh... Maybe you've got a brain in there after all, kid.

Edgeworth: Nngh...! (Is he going to treat me like a child forever!?)

Badd: ...It looks like Mr. Faraday attacked Mr. Rell first, who then counterattacked... That's the only logical conclusion you can draw from a scene like this.

Edgeworth: (Hmm... Not yet. I feel that it's much too early to be drawing conclusions already. I must first find conclusive evidence, so as to ensure the honor of the Von Karma name.)

(Connecting all possible Logic, examining open window and TV, and obtain Crime Scene Note leads to:)

Gumshoe: I guess there's not much left to investigate, huh? They really did kill each other...

Edgeworth: No... We can't conclude that quite yet. There's still something I find very peculiar here. The theory that they simply killed one another is too simplistic in this case. In fact, there is actually a contradiction that shows there is another possibility!

Gumshoe: No way, pal! Really!?

Edgeworth: Hmph... I suppose I will just have to show you the conflict in this crime scene.

Edgeworth: Now we come face to face with the contradiction I spoke of, and it is... this! Mr. Faraday used his left hand to write with his fountain pen. Ergo, he is left-handed. And yet, the handgun is in his right hand! Don't you find it odd that the left-handed Mr. Faraday would hold the gun in his right hand ? That. lady and gentlemen... is the great contradiction haunting this crime scene!

Gumshoe: Hey, you're right, pal! That does seem kinda strange! But... How could something like that happen?

Edgeworth: The facts add up to one conclusion, and one alone. Someone else put the gun in Mr. Faraday's hand after he died.

Gumshoe: Someone else...!?

Edgeworth: Plastic bags scattered on the floor, and a gun in the wrong hand... I sense the presence of a shadowy figure behind this case. A person of vile intent who is serious about keeping the truth from us!

Investigation Complete

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September 10 District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2

Badd: Here's the autopsy report.

Franziska: "It is probable for that Mr. Rell survived for a short time after he was shot. However, Mr. Faraday died instantaneously from his stabbing." Interesting...

Crime Scene Notes updated in my Organizer.

Franziska: It looks like we now know everything we need to know about this case.

Edgeworth: Are you sure we know everything...?

Franziska: Of course! The incident began with Mr. Faraday attempting to get his revenge. The prosecutor went into a rage from being accused, and tried to kill the defendant... But, the defendant fought back and they ended up killing each other. It's all very clear and simple. There is absolutely no margin for doubt.

Edgeworth: Do you really believe that to be the truth?

Franziska: Hah! Are you saying that just because I figured out the truth before you... ...that you don't want to believe it's true?

Edgeworth: N-Nngh...

Franziska: It's alright. If you disagree with my argument, then prove me wrong. Well, if there are any contradictions to be found, that is...

Edgeworth: Don't worry, I will.

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-- What Happened --

Franziska: Mr. Faraday's death was instantaneous, while Mr. Rell survived for a short time. From this, it is obvious that Mr. Faraday died after he shot Mr. Rell. And Mr. Rell, while on the brink of death, stole Mr. Faraday's knife and stabbed him. Those are the facts of this case.

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Edgeworth: (Mr. Faraday's death was instantaneous, therefore, he must've attacked first... Proving that logic to be false is probably the fastest way to show her that she's wrong. In that case, I should first look for any holes in her theory!)

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Rebuttal

-- What Happened --

Franziska: Mr. Faraday's death was instantaneous, while Mr. Rell survived for a short time.

Franziska: From this, it is obvious that Mr. Faraday died after he shot Mr. Rell.

Franziska: And Mr. Rell, while on the brink of death, stole Mr. Faraday's knife and stabbed him.

Franziska: They struggled, and Mr. Rell used the last of his strength to counterattack Mr. Faraday.

Franziska: Those are the facts of this case.

Edgeworth: (There's something strange about Franziska's theory... I should compare her claim with the data I've gathered thus far. I just know there's a contradiction somewhere!)

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Edgeworth: If the two men were fighting, their struggle would've surely caused quite a bit of noise. However, Detective Gumshoe testified that he heard absolutely nothing!

Franziska: Hah. You place too much faith in that detective's testimony, you know. But for the sake of argument, let's say there wasn't a fight. How, then, did Mr. Rell get his hands on the knife?

Edgeworth: Mr. Faraday's bag was sitting right here in Lobby No. 2. It is not hard to imagine that perhaps Mr. Rell saw a chance and took it out at some point!

Franziska: .................. So... What you're saying this: Mr. Rell took a chance when he saw the opportunity, and took the knife from the bag. And then Mr. Faraday shot Mr. Rell after being stabbed...?

Edgeworth: Hmm......... (Isn't there something... strange in Franziska's statement just now?)

Edgeworth: It's simply not possible for Mr. Faraday to have shot Mr. Rell after being stabbed!

Edgeworth: According to the coroner's report, Mt. Faraday died instantaneously, meaning... ..that he died immediately upon being stabbed by the knife! Ergo, he could not possibly have fired the gun after that!

Franziska: ...Ooh, you got me.

Edgeworth: But of course.

Franziska: Well then, if the report is correct, then there is only one correct explanation. If we suppose that Mr. Rell attacked first... ...then Mr. Faraday, who died instantaneously, would have been unable to kill Mr. Rell. Therefore, Mr. Rell must have stabbed Mr. Faraday after he was shot. Then they both died. That is the only explanation that make logical sense!

Edgeworth: Negating your opponent's ideas in order to prove your own theory... I see you've been studying, Franziska.

Franziska: I just wanted to explain it to you as simply as possible. before you foolishly propose a foolish theory that only a foolish fool like you could.

Edgeworth: Hmph... How naïve of you to believe that only your opinions are valid... ...and still expect to discover the truth that the crime scene offers you... Franziska... You've still got a ways to go.

Franziska: What are you talking about!? Are you saying there's a flaw in my logic!?

Edgeworth: (Mr. Faraday dies instantly... And the fact that he did is what gives rise to the contradiction in this scene!) The contradiction here in this crime scene is...!

Edgeworth: Let me get this straight. What you are arguing is this: Mr. Faraday took the gun from his evidence bag and shot Mr. Rell. Then, the wounded Mr. Rell found an opportunity to take the knife and strike back. Upon being stabbed, Mr. Faraday died on the spot, and Mr. Rell died thereafter. If that's the case, then how do you explain this? Take a good look at the order in which their bodies are piled.

Franziska: ............N-No...!

Edgeworth: Mr. Faraday's body is lying on top of Mr. Rell's. Therefore... ...Mr. Rell must have died before Mr. Faraday!

Franziska: I-Impossible!

Edgeworth: (Yes, I agree that it seems strange no matter what angle you approach it from... ...which means that the real mystery behind this crime scene that we must solve is--!)

Franziska:

Franziska: No...! Not so fast, Miles Edgeworth!

Edgeworth: What now...?

Franziska: I simply think that you ought to think a bit more outside the box... And that it's even clearer now that the incident started with Mr. Faraday's murderous intent!

Edgeworth: (She sure bounced back quickly. An explanation won't be enought this time. It's going to take some very decisive evidence to prove her wrong!)

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-- What Happened, Pt. 2 --

Franziska: It was just chance that Mr. Faraday's body fell on top of Mr. Rell's. The two bodies fell into a pile... ...which indicates that they attacked each other at the same time. It really doesn't matter in the slightest that they fell in the opposite order.

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Edgeworth: (I just know that Franziska's explanation isn't absolutely correct. All I have to do is find a hole in her logic! Once I do, I can then present her with the evidence that proves the contradiction!)

Franziska: I don't think you could ask for a more perfect witness testimony. Wouldn't you agree, Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth: (Not really. It's hardly perfect when there's a gaping hole in it.)

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Rebuttal

-- What Happened, Pt. 2 --

Franziska: It was just chance that Mr. Faraday's body fell on top of Mr. Rell's.

Franziska: The two bodies fell into a pile...

Franziska: ...which indicates that they attacked each other at the same time.

Franziska: That fact indicates that they attacked each other at the same time from close range.

Franziska: It really doesn't matter in the slightest that they fell in the opposite order.

Edgeworth: (The fact that the order that they attacked each other in... ...varies from the order they fell in doesn't cause a problem for me. However, there's definitely one certain aspect that I'm having trouble swallowing!)

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Edgeworth: So you believe they killed each other at close range...? Sorry, but that's impossible. Just as it is written in the crime scene notes... ...the firing of the handgun did not leave a gunpowder burn on Mr. Rell's clothes. Therefore... Mr. Rell and the gun... ...must have been separated by a distance of at lease two or three yards!

Franziska: Aaaaah!

Edgeworth: (Yes... This is by far the biggest contradiction! The two bodies are piled up on each other, yet the gun was fired from a distance. And with there being no chance that Mr. Rell moved that far after being shot... ...that leaves only one possible explanation!)

Franziska: Wh-What a completely foolish line of foolish thought from a thoroughly foolish fool! If I'm not right... ...then who was it that made the first move with the intent to kill, huh!? Who!?

Edgeworth: The person that attacked first with murderous intent? That would be...

Edgeworth: Here in this room... ...contradictions appear no matter which man we claim attacked first. Thus, there can be only one explanation. There was... a third person here!

Franziska: ...!

Edgeworth: It was that third person who killed both Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell... ...and set their bodies up to make it look like a double murder... That third person is the real culprit!

Franziska: ............ Miles Edgeworth... There's just one thing you're missing.

Edgeworth: ...Evidence, correct?

Franziska: Exactly. Everything you've said up until now is nothing but a story played out in your head. However, this is where the real test begins. Can you prove that there was a third person involved in this crime!?

Edgeworth: ...Of course. (If a third person was truly here, that fact would resolve the glaring contradiction. The proof that this has all been a set-up, made to look like they killed each other... I'll present it, and lay bare the final piece of the puzzle that's not yet in place! What is the piece of evidence that proves there is a third person involved...?)

Edgeworth: The gun in Mr. Faraday's hand and the plastic bag with his blood on it... These two items point to the presence of a third person.

Franziska: How so...?

Edgeworth: Recall Detective Gumshoe's testimony.

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Gumshoe: I was in the hallway the whole time, but I didn't hear a single peep of a struggle.

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Edgeworth: If there wasn't a struggle in this room... ...then there shouldn't be any plastic bags on the ground. Meaning that someone else must've deliberately scattered them around!

Franziska: ...!

Edgeworth: Do you not see the possibility in this? Disregarding the gun for the moment... ...there's a high probability of blood splatter when a knife is used on a person. If the culprit held the knife with a plastic bag around it... ...they could use the bag to catch any blood splatter from when they withdrew the knife. Then, by spreading a few more plastic bags around, mixing the bloody one in with them... ...and arranging the room to make it look like there was a struggle between the two... ...they were able to conceal their presence!

Franziska: Aaaaaaaaah!

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Badd: Looks like... we've still got a long way to go in this investigation...

Edgeworth: Yes.

Yew:

Gumshoe: Wh-What the heck's up with you, pal!?

Yew: Mr. Badd, I advise you to place Detective Gumshoe under arrest.

Gumshoe: Wh...WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!?

Badd: ......What's the meaning of this?

Yew: Hah! Looks like you're not man enough to discipline your own subordinates.

Badd: ...Don't you dare...!

Yew: That detective claims he was there, standing in front of the door the entire time... ...but I have it on good authority that it was all a giant lie!

Badd: ......!

Edgeworth: ...Ms. Yew! I ask that you please explain that last statement!

Yew: I'll let His Honor explain it himself.

Judge: I-I saw it with my own eyes, I tell you! During the recess, there was a period of time when there was no one in the hallway!

Gumshoe: Whaaaaaaaaaaat!?

Yew: See, Mr. Badd? So I ask you, why would a detective who was supposedly doing his job the whole time... ...want to fabricate such a lie?

Badd: ...Gumshoe. Did you... Did you kill Faraday...!?

Gumshoe: N-Noooooooooooooooooo! Of course not, sir!

Franziska: It would appear that the one who set this whole crime scene up is that detective. ...Which basically renders his testimony a complete lie and wholly invalid. It looks like your "perfect" logic has just come tumbling down, Miles.

Edgeworth: Nngh...

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Gumshoe: I was in the hallway the whole time, but I didn't hear a single peep of a struggle.

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Edgeworth: (Was that statement really a lie...?)

Badd: ...Detective Gumshoe. You're now a suspect in the murder of two men. Now, spit out the truth, or so help me...!

Gumshoe: I...I haven't lied to anyone, sir! Honest! I really was really there... I was in the hallway the whole time!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: Detective Badd, I ask that you please do not act without my permission. After all, I am the one that is heading up this investigation, am I not?

Badd: .........Don't talk like you know what's going on, boy...

Edgeworth: All I want is for this investigation to run perfectly.

Franziska: Perfection is the only wish of a disciple of Von Karma, after all.

Edgeworth: Therefore, before you take Detective Gumshoe into custody... ...I'd like to set the record straight on something.

Badd: ...And what's that...?

Edgeworth: (Hmm, what should I ask Detective Gumshoe about...?)

Edgeworth: I suppose the one thing I'd liked clarified... ...is Detective Gumshoe's motive for committing this crime.

Badd: Hmph... Motive, huh. Gumshoe... You got a grudge against Faraday or anything...?

Gumshoe: N-No, sir! Not me! Not a single bad thing against Mr. Faraday, sir!

Badd: ...Is that a fact...?

Yew:

Yew: ...You really have a problem with lying, don't you, Detective Gumshoe?

Gumshoe: I'm telling you... I AM NOT LYING!

Franziska: The more unnatural you act, the more suspicious you become, you know.

Yew: If you want a motive, Edgeworth, I have one for you right here.

Edgeworth: Could you please share it with us? However, be forewarned that I won't hesitate to object to flights of fancy... ...because all I'm interested in is the perfect explanation.

Yew: Phwwh! Ahahahahahaha! You're serious, aren't you? ...Fine. You amuse me, so I'll humor you with a little courtroom practice.

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-- Gumshoe's Motive --

Yew: It was... about a week ago. I saw the detective get chewed out by a livid Faraday in front of the precinct. He stood there super pale, as Mr. Faraday yelled, "That's a salary cut for you, you nitwit!" A brand new detective suddenly getting his salary cut -- that's reason enough for a grudge. Well? How's that for a "perfect explanation"?

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Gumshoe: Y-You totally misunderstand me, pal! No matter how mad I get, I could never hold a grudge!

Badd: .........Quiet. We can't trust anything you say...!

Gumshoe: Sir...

Edgeworth: (Hmm... There's nothing wrong with the motive she proposed, per se... ...but there are some gaps in her logic that need to be filled in. Ms. Yew's "perfect explanation"... ...may not be so "perfect" at all...!)

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Rebuttal

-- What Happened --

Yew: It was... about a week ago.

Yew: I saw the detective get chewed out by a livid Faraday in front of the precinct.

Yew: He stood there super pale, as Mr. Faraday yelled, "That's a salary cut for you, you nitwit!"

Yew: A brand new detective suddenly getting his salary cut -- that's reason enough for a grudge.

Yew: Well? How's that for a "perfect explanation"?

Edgeworth: (Detective Gumshoe certainly had a motive to kill Mr. Faraday. However, there is just one thing I can't wrap my head around in this explanation. I'll just have to force Ms. Yew to explain herself fully!)

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Edgeworth: Alright, if you could clear this one thing up for me...!

Edgeworth: I understand Detective Gumshoe's potential motive for killing Mr. Faraday... ...however, what about his motive for killing Mr. Rell?

Yew: His motive for killing Rell? Like I would know.

Edgeworth: Hmph... If there was no clear motive for both of the murders... ...then I doubt this incident would've occurred. Wouldn't you agree?

Yew: ..................

Edgeworth: Is there anyone else who might have had a grudge against either of the two men? Or should we look into that ourselves?

Yew: Oh... In that case... .........I have absolutely no idea.

Edgeworth: .........! (What? But that's impossible! She must knew SOMETHING!)

Yew: Phwwh... Wait... Ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Can you please not glare at me like that? ...It makes me laugh. Phwwwwwh!

Edgeworth: (Grr...! I didn't even do anything, and you're already laughing away!)

Yew: Well, anyway... the way I see it, as long as he had a motive to kill one of the two... ...this crime would've played out the way it did anyway.

Edgeworth: ...Oh? Would you care to explain your logic? And this time, please try to provide a truly perfect explanation.

Yew: Phwwwwh...! Perfect this, perfect that... Stop being so uptight, or is that a requisite trait for being a Von Karma? Ahahahaha!

Franziska: Miles Edgeworth! I demand that you shut this rude woman up!

Edgeworth: (...I wish you'd BOTH be quiet for just one second...)

Yew: Ahem... Oh well. I guess I'll just have to explain it to you kids.

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-- Motive To Kill The Men --

Yew: There's no one out there with a motive to kill both Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell. All you really have to establish is that someone had a grudge against one of the two men. Mr. Rell, who happened to be there, became a witness to Mr. Faraday's murder. Therefore, he was killed out of necessity, and set up to look like they had killed each other.

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Edgeworth: (I wonder if that's really true... Is there no one out there with a grudge against both men? I should take another hard look at the evidence for this morning's case. The second KG-8 Incident, as people are calling it, involving an Embassy staff member... ...and the two men who both wound up as suspects in the case... Is there someone else I'm overlooking who is somehow related to them?)

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Rebuttal

-- Motive To Kill The Men --

Yew: There's no one out there with a motive to kill both Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell.

Yew: All you really have to establish is that someone had a grudge against one of the two men.

Yew: Mr. Rell, who happened to be there, became a witness to Mr. Faraday's murder.

Yew: Therefore, he was killed out of necessity, and set up to look like they had killed each other.

Edgeworth: (I have to admit, her explanation makes sense. However, there is also something she overlooked in her testimony. I should present that piece of evidence, and see if I can't make her see the truth!)

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Edgeworth: Ms. Yew. I believe there is someone you overlooked in making your statement. Or rather... is it because you'd rather not bring this person up...?

Yew: .........What do you mean?

Edgeworth: We are looking for someone with a reason to kill both Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell... I can think of at least one person that fits the bill! He was the suspect in the original KG-8 Incident... ...and a member of the Cohdopian Embassy staff, Mr. Manny Coachen!

Yew: ...!

Edgeworth: That's right. The very man who came to visit you earlier out in the hallway.

Yew: ..................

Edgeworth: The man who killed a member of the Cohdopian Embassy staff, Mr. Rell... ...and the man who was the lead prosecutor of the KG-8 Incident, Mr. Faraday... Are you telling me that Mr. Coachen has no reason at all to kill both of these men?

Yew: Well......... I suppose he might have a reason or two...

Gumshoe: You! You covered for me, pal! ...Maybe you're not such a bad guy after all.

Edgeworth: Don't get ahead of yourself. You're still a suspect, make no mistake about that! The perfect evidence, the perfect testimony... These are the only things I wish to hold.

Gumshoe: B-But I didn't do it...!

Edgeworth: Hmph... You will stay under my authority, and go investigate Mr. Manny Coachen for me. And remember, I will not be very forgiving should any of this leak out--



Badd: You want to investigate Coachen...? You'd just be wasting your time...

Edgeworth: And why is that?

Badd: ...Coachen was up in the viewing gallery, watching the trial... or so I was told. Every cop in this place has been keeping an eye on the guy since he arrived...

Franziska: Then the only real suspect we have is still Detective Gumshoe.

Edgeworth: ...I suppose so.

Gumshoe: No way... Come on, Detective Badd! You've gotta believe me, sir! I really was in that hallway the whole time, sir! I never took a single step into this room, sir!

Badd: ...OK, then are you saying... there was someone else who passed through the hallway?

Gumshoe: I-I... No... There was no one else, sir.

Badd: .........Then why should I believe you didn't do it...!?

Franziska: That is one incredibly foolish detective. Standing right in front of a crime scene all by himself... It's as good as a confession of guilt.

Edgeworth: (I have to admit it's a bit strange. Most criminals will fabricate some sort of lie to escape their crimes. And if that detective really wanted to prove that he is innocent... ...you'd think he would at the very least offer up "I spaced out while on duty" or the like.)

Badd: ...Come on, Gumshoe. Time for your interrogation...

Gumshoe: .........Detective Badd...

Franziska: Miles Edgeworth... I will go ahead and report this to Papa.

Judge: And that, as they say is that! Right, everyone? Ho ho ho.

Yew: Well, I suppose we should both be getting back to our real jobs now, huh?

Edgeworth: Before we do, Ms. Yew, there is something I'd like to speak with you about.

Yew: ...What is it?

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Yew: Well, this is about all I know. Haha... Sorry. Guess I wasn't much help, huh?

Edgeworth: That's not true. I'm sorry I made you recall such a painful time in your life.

Yew: Phwwh...... Ahahahahahahaha! Edgeworth, you really are too serious for your own good. You really need to learn to relax. We wouldn't want you to die of stress, would we?

Edgeworth: ...Thank you for the advice, but there's no need to worry. I work in my own way, and I will catch this criminal in my own way as well. You'll see.

Yew: Ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Look at you with your game face on, ready to go!

Edgeworth: I...! I'm making no such face!

Yew: Did you know? Laughter is the best medicine, Edgeworth. Don't you get tired of making such a serious face all the time?

Edgeworth: I'm charged with making sure that all the criminals of this world are found guilty. I... have no need for laughter.

Yew: There you go, making that face again. Oh well. I've got to get going. I still have a few loose ends I need to tie up.

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Edgeworth: (.................. The KG-8 Incident and this murder investigation... It is my belief that these two cases are related to each other somehow. Plus, that detective... Detective Gumshoe...It's obvious he's lying, even though the lie is hurting his chances. ...Clearly, this case is far from over. But whether or not that detective is the murderer... ...can only be determined once I've completed my perfect investigation. Mr. von Karma... I swear to uphold your honorable name, or my name isn't Miles Edgeworth!)

To be continued.

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September 10, 4:45 PM District Court 3rd Floor Lobby

Edgeworth: Sir... What is to become of the trial into the Cohdopian Embassy staff member's murder?

Manfred: Indeed. Since both the suspect and the prosecutor are now dead... ...the case will be dismissed. In other words, the trial ends here prematurely.

Franziska: Hah... Looks like you'll have to wait just a bit longer for your big debut.

Edgeworth: ...I suppose it can't be helped.

Manfred: The evidence for this trial will be transferred to you in a little while.

Edgeworth: ......... Sir, what do you think about the murder of the Cohdopian Embassy staff member... ...and the murders of Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell?

Manfred: ...What an outrageous circus it has all become. That Faraday brought it all upon himself wirh his naïveté.

Edgeworth: An outrageous circus... Right, sir.

Manfred: I grow weary of this topic. Edgeworth, I will have you assigned to a different case.

Edgeworth: .........

Franziska: Papa! You'll come and watch my courtroom debut next, won't you?

Manfred: Hmm... I'll consider it.

Edgeworth: ...Sir, if I may, please allow me to continue with my investigation.

Manfred: Whatever for?

Edgeworth: I know that there is already a suspect in the murder of Mr. Faraday and Mr. Rell... ...however, there is not enough evidence to prove that it was he who committed the crime. I'd like to continue investigating in order to find the perfect proof of his guilt.

Manfred: The perfect proof? Don't make me laugh! A worthless person like you has no right to claim such a thing as perfection!

Edgeworth: ..................

Franziska: .........Umm, Papa? Who do you think is the real culprit behind these murders?

Manfred: ..................

Franziska: Miles and I, we're competing to see who can find the real killer first. Plus, being able to investigate a real crime scene is a really rare opportunity. It would give us some real-life experience, wouldn't you agree?

Manfred: ...Hmph! If you want to investigate this case that much, then do as you wish.

Edgeworth: Then, you're allwoing us to cnotinue...?

Manfred: In court, your top priority is to win, and a solid investigation is one of the keys to winning. We have to make sure you become recognized as a first-rate prosecutor, don't we? .........It wouldn't be very interesting otherwise. I'm returning home now. Edgeworth, Franziska! See to it I'm not disturbed, save for the results of your competition.

Edgeworth: ...Yes, sir!

Franziska: Of course, Papa!

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Edgeworth: Franziska... Thank you.

Franziska: What are you thanking me for? Your logic earlier was built on that scruffy detective's lie. That means that the competition is still on!

Edgeworth: Yes, just as you wished.

Franziska: Hmph... I couldn't let you get off so easily. Now then, let's see how well you fare on the investigation from here, Miles Edgeworth.

Edgeworth: (I know I don't have enough information yet. So my first order of business will be to question anyone involved with this case...)

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Courtroom

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3rd Floor Lobby

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Edgeworth: (Hmm... I suppose I've gotten all I can out of Ms. Yew. I should move on and speak with Detective Gumshoe now.)

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Officer: I'm sorry, but I need to take him for questioning now...

Edgeworth: (I think I've asked him just about everything I needed to... No, wait... Since he became a suspect, there is one piece of evidence I should re-confirm.) Officer, I ask that you wait a second. I still have one thing I'd like to re-confirm with Detective Gumshoe.

Officer: Understood! But please make it brief, sir.

Edgeworth: (I want to hear it from the horse's mouth... I must confirm whether or not his testimony about when the crime occurred is the truth.)

Edgeworth: You told me earlier that you heard no sound, other than the gunshot, out in the hallway. Is that correct?

Gumshoe: No mistake about it, pal!

Edgeworth: Hmm... then, you are also claiming that no one passed through the hallway either? Is that also correct?

Gumshoe: ......Yup! Not even a single ant passed through that hall while I was on duty!

Edgeworth: Hmm... Hmmmmm... You do realize that the lie you're telling is only making life more difficult for yourself.

Gumshoe: Huh? ............Oh. B-But it's true! I didn't see anyone go through the hallway, and I didn't hear anything else, pal! I bet the killer found a way to kill the two guys that's beyond what I can even imagine!

Edgeworth: ......... (So he intends to continue telling this ridiculous lie... But why would he do so, given the situation he's in? I believe a thorough investigation... ...of the hallway in front of the defendant lobbies is in order.)

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Gumshoe: Ack! You...!

Edgeworth: Nnnghoooooooh!!

???: * rasp* Phwwwwwwtt!

Franziska: ...How could you have not noticed that coming?

Edgeworth: Nnn...nghhhh...! (Wasn't that... the child I changed money for earlier...?)

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???:: Thanks! That's exactly what I needed!

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Edgeworth: Kids... can sometimes be so cruel...

Franziska: It looks like she dropped something.

Swiss Roll data jotted down in my Organizer.

Franziska: Maybe we should arrest the girl? She might turn out to be a valuable lead.

Edgeworth: Mnrgh... I believe some sort of punishment may need to be dealt the next time we meet...

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Edgeworth: I believe I've asked all that I need to of this man. Now, for Detective Badd and the Judge...

Franziska: We have to confirm who is correct, the Judge or that scruff-face, right? I suppose we should inspect the hallway in front of Lobby No. 2 next, then.

Edgeworth: Hmm... I suppose so. Shall we head on over, Franziska?

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