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===Plot=== ====Prologue==== The prologue scene depicts an autumn night "3 years ago"<ref>'''Protagonist's thoughts:''' "It all started on that one night, three years ago..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> - a 15-year old boy (the protagonist of the game)<ref>'''Man [Utsugi:]''' "So...you're [the protagonist] fifteen years old, just out of junior high, and you're on your own...interesting..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> on the run from two police officers. A man, respected by the police,<ref>'''Protagonist's thoughts:''' "The police seem to respect him [Utsugi]...he doesn't seem like a bad guy, either. I guess it wouldn't hurt, for the time being..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> decides to care of the situation by himself. The man takes the boy to a coffeehouse; the boy ran away from his orphanage to find his parents' whereabouts.<ref>'''Man [Utsugi]:''' "So, you've [the protagonist] set out on a mission to find your long-lost parents. Very commendable of you." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The man, a private detective named [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Shunsuke Utsugi|Shunsuke Utsugi]], convinces him to become his assistant.<ref>'''Protagonist's narration:''' "Before long, he took me in and I started to train as his prostege." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> ====Main Plot==== A cutscene tells that "a few months later", Utsugi and the protagonist receive a phone call to check over a crime scene;<ref>'''Narration:''' "[Protagonist's name] has been staying with detective Utsugi for a few months now. During this time, he has faithfully worked by Utsugi's side, an ever-watchful trainee. However, one day, a phone call is taken at the Utsugi Detective Agency. Something dreadful has happened..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> this starts Chapter 1. The victim is a [[freshman]] [[schoolgirl]] named [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Yoko Kojima|Yoko Kojima]]. Her time of death is estimated to be around 9-10 PM on October 10.<ref name="yoko">'''Memo (on Yoko Kojima):''' "[Yoko] was found at a local riverbank, strangled. The time of death is estimated to be between 9 and 10 PM on Oct. 10th." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Throughout Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3, the protagonist will need to gather information from Ushimitsu [[High School]] to solve the Yoko case, and connect it with the Genjiro Kaneda case. Yoko was deep into an investigation of [[#"The_Tale_of_the_Girl_in_Back"|"The Tale of the Girl in Back"]]; this rumor involves a ghost of a blood-soaked girl that stands behind a student.<ref>'''Memo (on the "Girl in Back"):''' "She haunts students by standing behind them, covered from head to toe in blood." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The "Girl in Back" story originated 15 years ago, when a schoolgirl of Ushimitsu, [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Shinobu Asakawa|Shinobu Asakawa]] went missing. This was around the same time of the murder of [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Genjiro Kaneda|Genjiro Kaneda]]; that case's statute of limitations was going to expire soon.<ref name="girlinback1">'''Memo (on Shinobu Asakawa):''' "The disappearance of this schoolgirl long ago seems to be the origin of what is now the Tale of the Girl in Back. The Kaneda murder is somehow connected to her disappearance, but its statute of limitations is set to expire very soon." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> In Chapter 4, the player will learn more background about the ghost story. [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Hisako Hayama|Ms. Hayama]], a teacher at the school, admits to the protagonist that she started the rumor. On the night of the Kaneda murder, the then sophomore went to the school to get some forgotten homework, but saw the "Girl in Back".<ref>'''Hayama:''' "It was November 10th, 15 years ago...I was just a sophomore back then. / "At around 10pm that evening, I suddenly remembered I left some homework in my locker. I snuck out of my house and quietly made my way to the highschool. When I got to there, it was as silent as the grave. Just as I was about to sneak in...Someone [the Girl in Back] called out in a soft, trembling voice, from far behind me." / "Scared out of my wits, I forgot all about my homework and ran straight home. My heart raced all night long..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref name = "hayama">'''Memo (on Hisako Hayama):''' "She started the age-old ghost story known as the Tale of the Girl in Back. She's a teacher at Ushimitsu High School. 15 years ago on Nov. 10th, the same day as the Kaneda murder, she came to the school at around 10PM to get some homework. There, she saw a girl covered in blood, standing inside one of the rooms...she seemed mortally afraid of it." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> In Chapter 5, Hayama confirms passing by the old school building during the night she saw the "Girl in Back", but the wall was unfinished.<ref>'''Logbook (on Chapter 5):''' "It was learned that Ms. Hayama did indeed pass by the building that night. When she did, she remembered seeing the wall still unrepaired." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> During the conversation, the protagonist catches Tazaki [[eavesdropping]]. He tries to chase him down, but fails.<ref>'''Narration:''' "With that, Mr. Tazaki fled, right out from under [the protagonist]'s nose. Despite hours of relentless searching, he was nowhere to be found. Exhausted, [the protagonist] finally headed back to the office with his headhung low. There, he found Ayumi waiting for him." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> After he returns to the detective agency, Ayumi gives him a cup of coffee that makes him go [[unconsciousness|unconscious]].<ref>'''Logbook (on Chapter 5):''' "As [the protagonist] sipped the coffee served to him by his fellow detective [Ayumi], he suddenly started to feel very, very sleepy..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> As this happens, the game flashes back to the previous events.<ref>'''Ayumi:''' "...I'm sorry, [protagonist]...please forgive me!" / '''Protagonist:''' "Wh, why...!" / '''Narration:''' "And so, detective [protagonist's full name], of The Utsugi Detective Agency...had come to open up an investigation of a murder case involving one of Ushimitsu Highschool's students...During the course of events, [the protagonist] stumbled onto an old ghost story, known as 'The Tale of the Girl in Back'. While investigating its origin, [the protagonist] raced against time to uncover the assailant's motive and identity...Before long, it was concluded that Yoko was the unfortunate victim of foul play. The trail seemed to lead to Ushimitsu Highschool's janitor, Mr. Tazaki. He was by far the most suspicious character encountered. But, before any conclusive evidence could be found...He fled, right out from under [the protagonist]'s nose. Pursuing after Mr. Tazaki, [the protagonist] soon discovered the situation was far more volatile than he'd ever imagined..." / '''Ayumi:''' "...I'm sorry, [protagonist]...please forgive me!" / '''Protagonist's thoughts:''' "Ayumi...No...!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> When he gains his consciousness in Chapter 6, he realizes Ayumi drugged his coffee; a letter from Ayumi says she went to track down Tazaki herself.<ref>'''Ayumi's letter:''' "[Protagonist]...I'm sorry, but...I can't let him get away. I need to find out for myself who did it...Whether it was really Tazaki, or not......[protagonist], there's a chance that I'll never see you again...But in any case...I want you to know that I'm sorry...goodbye. - Ayumi -" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The game then depicts him searching through a town, and ending up in a downtown galleria. Eventually, he ends up from Tazaki's apartment, to his mother's village,<ref name="apartment" /> and finally down a cliff, where Ayumi is kept hostage by an unstable Tazaki. He threatens to kill her, but gives up afterward. He confesses about his false alibi and talks of his past.<ref name="confess">'''Logbook (on Chapter 6):''' "Having lost all hope, Mr. Tazaki had been driven to the brink of suicide. He soon gave up, confessing everything in blind desperation. As it turned out, Mr. Tazaki had no explanation for his whereabouts during the Kaneda murder. Fearing suspicion, he fabricated the alibi of having plastered the wall...The next morning, he went to the principal, who told Tazaki he would vouch for the false alibi." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> In Chapter 7, the protagonist has the altruistic [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Tadashi Urabe|Urabe]] admit he lied about Tazaki's alibi, but he showed no regrets.<ref name="tech">'''Urabe:''' "Yes, to aid in his standing, I did indeed supply false testimony. Technically I suppose it was wrong, but I did it only to protect the innocent. I do not regret my decision." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The protagonist will find that many students and teachers - particularly Mr. Hibino - respect Urabe as a fine educator.<ref>'''Teacher:''' "Principal Urabe has my utmost respect. However, Mr. Hibino is widely known to stand behind him more than anyone else at Ushimitsu. Of all the teachers, I have to say Hibino's the one who talks the most highly about Principal Urabe. Hibino seems wholly dedicated to the principal. It amazes me how much support the principal has been able to garner around this school." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref>'''Memo (on Tadashi Urabe):''' "He seems to have a great amount of respect from the faculty as well as the students." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref>'''Logbook (on Chapter 7):''' "Seeming to respect Urabe from the bottom of his heart, Hibino showed no sign of doubt in the principal's competency, either." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 provide background information for Shinobu, Urabe, and [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Goro Kaneda|Goro]]. The the protagonist notices a portrait of Shinobu in the school;<ref name="ryoko">'''Logbook (on Chapter 8):''' "Upon going to the art room once more, [the protagonist] learned that Shinobu Asakawa modeled for one of the portraits hanging in the room." / "The portrait had been painted by a former student named Ryoko Katsuragi. [The protagonist] later learned that Yoko had already met and interviewed her. Ryoko mentioned Yoko's mannerisms and way of speaking seemed exactly like Shinobu's...'Shinobu is without a doubt still somewhere within Ushimitsu Highschool[''sic'']." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> the painter, [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Ryoko Katsuragi|Ryoko Katsuragi]], tells the protagonist about Shinobu's personality. Yoko and Shinobu were also cousins. When the protagonist arrives at Goro's apartment, the game presents a scene of Goro getting murdered. The protagonist realizes that Goro was the man Urabe hanged out with at the galleria. He was holding a pen with the initials "T.U.";<ref name="drunk" /> these match the initials of [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Teruhiko Uchida|'''T'''eruhiko '''U'''chida]] and '''T'''adashi '''U'''rabe.<ref>'''Logbook (on Chapter 11):''' "After all, who else could the initials on the pen belong to, if not Principal Urabe?" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Chapter 10 elaborates more on Shinobu's friend, whose last name was Uchida. [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Sayaka Ishibashi|Sayaka Ishibashi]] tells the protagonist that the Uchida boy was indeed Teruhiko's son, [[Characters in Famicom Tantei Club Part II#Tatsuya Uchida|Tatsuya.]] This boy later turns out to be Tatsuya Hibino. Hibino tells the protagonist about how he developed his father-son relationship with Urabe.<ref name="urabedad">'''Hibino:''' "Principal Urabe was friends with my father, back in their childhood days. He stepped in after we lost dad, acting like a father would for a son. He was the only one there for me...I'm so thankful..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> He also shows his extreme resentment towards the Kanedas.<ref>'''Hibino:''' "The Kanedas...they're a disgrace to this school and to this town!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref>'''Protagonist's thoughts:''' "Hibino's hatred of the Kanedas is certainly understandable, considering all that's happened to him and his family..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref name="noalibi">'''Hibino:''' "...I realize the situation looks, detective. To make matters worse, I don't really have any alibi. However...I don't care! They got what they deserved!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref name="tatsuya">'''Logbook (on Chapter 10):''' "As Sayaka showed [the protagonist] a yearbook containing a picture of the Uchida boy, [the protagonist] realized he was actually none other than Mr. Hibino...Mr. Hibino and the Uchida boy were one and the same all along. Stricken with grief, he had nowhere to turn without a father. Luckily, Principal Urabe stepped in, and treated the boy as though he were his own. Hibino eventually graduated from college and landed a teaching career at Ushimitsu, all thanks to the principal." / "Confronted with the fact of how the Kanedas were essentially responsible for all that had happened, Mr. Hibino's hate seemed unfathomable." /" Upon hearing this [Urabe as a suspect], Mr. Hibino turned more violent than ever, insistent on proving his mentor's integrity..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> He has no alibi for the Goro murder, but throws a [[temper tantrum]] when the protagonist considers Urabe a suspect.<ref name="noalibi" /><ref name="tatsuya" /><ref name="tantrum">'''Hibino:''' "...Well let me tell you something. You may question me and even doubt me, if you choose to...However!...I won't tolerate you insulting the principal like that! Not now, not ever!!"(Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref><ref>'''Memo (on Tatsuya Hibino):''' "He's shown remarkable hatred towards Goro. He has no alibi for when Goro was killed. He throws tantrums if anyone doubts Urabe." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Chapter 11 makes up the final chapter of the game's narrative. Conversing with Hayama, the protagonist realizes Urabe was never on any business trip, as he claimed before. When she went to school on the night of the Kaneda murder, through the window of the old school building did she see the bloody girl - this was likely Shinobu. Tazaki reveals that on that night he was indeed plastering the wall of the old school building, but he took a break. The next morning, it looked like someone had used his tools.<ref name="break">'''Tazaki:''' "It was me who plastered that wall. But...After I laid the plaster, I decided to take a walk and clear my head while it dried...I accidentally left my bucket of plaster there, so it's possible somebody coulda stuck her in there and resealed it while I was away..." / "Hey, there's somethin' else! The next morning, when I went to get my power drill, I noticed somethin'...It looked like someone had been usin' my tools...I was sure of it!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Back at the detective agency, a resentful tipster calls to tell that the "lowlife" was at the school.<ref name="lowlife">'''Anonymous Tipster:''' "Detective...I'm going to share with you something not many people know. Principal Urabe is far from what you think...a long time ago, this so-called good samaritan had a hand in Mr. Kaneda's shady affairs..." / '''Protagonist:''' "Wh, what? Who is this!?" / '''Anonymous Tipster:''' "Someone who hates that lowlife from the bottom of his heart. Let me tell you, he's at the school right now..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Ayumi was taking a make-up test for Hibino before they went outside to meet the protagonist.<ref>'''Ayumi:''' "I was in a classroom the whole time though, taking [Mr. Hibino's makeup] test, so I really couldn't be sure if anybody else was in there [the school] or not..." "Mr. Hibino was supervising me taking the test the whole time...I don't think he'd know either." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The three break through the door into Urabe's office, and the player is shown a visual of the [[suicide]]d Urabe. Urabe had left a [[suicide letter]]; on it, he shamefully<ref>'''Urabe's suicide letter:''' "And so, I die in shame...please believe me, for I am but a shell of a man." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II'' Translation, 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> confesses as the serial killer. The next scene reveals the shattered Hibino as the serial killer. During flashback cutscenes, Hibino makes detailed confessions of his murders. After confessing about Genjiro, Shinobu, Goro, and Yoko, he tries to slash the cornered<ref>'''Narration:''' "Suddenly, [the protagonist] realizes they've [he and Ayumi] taken a wrong turn, as they come face to face with the huge mirror. There's nowhere left to run - they're trapped!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> protagonist and Ayumi in the hallway with the giant mirror. Instead, he ends up shattering it into pieces. It reveals the corpse of Shinobu;<ref>'''Narration:''' "From behind the mirror, a skeleton dressed in a schoolgirl uniform falls onto Hibino!" / '''Hibino:''' "Sh, Shinobu!?" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> as police, Maruyama, and Utsugi arrive, Ayumi faints. After the climactic revelations, the game cuts back to the agency; Utsugi and the protagonist discuss their findings. Afterwards, Utsugi introduces Ayumi as an official assistant of his.<ref>'''Utsugi:''' "...Due to recent events, I've decided to take on another staff member." / '''Protagonist:''' "! Ayumi..." / '''Utsugi:''' "From this day foward, she will be a full-fledged employee of the Utsugi Detective Agency, same as you." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> When the protagonist asks Utsugi about the "T.U." pen, he does not answer why it didn't read "T.H." instead - but he and Ayumi go out to eat, leaving the protagonist behind.<ref> '''Protagonist:''' "Shouldn't the pen's engraving have read 'T H'?" / '''Utsugi:''' "That's a good question, [protagonist]. Having said that...Ayumi, what do you say we go grab something to eat?" / '''Ayumi:''' "Sure, let's go!" / '''Protagonist:''' "! Hey, what about me...!?" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The screen cuts to black, as he is left thinking about Urabe's covering up his friends' mistakes<ref>'''Protagonist's narration:''' "Principal Urabe turned out to be a decent man after all...His only fault was feeling pity for others, and helping to cover up their mistakes."(Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> and the true meaning behind "T.U."; he thinks it could mean Tatsuya Urabe,showing how Tadashi considered Tatsuya to be his son (hypothetically) .<ref>'''Protagonist's narration:''' "And about that pen...I realize the 'T U' engraving must have stood for Mr. Hibino's original name, Tatsuya Uchida. However...I can't help but think when the principal had it made, he really meant for it to be 'Tatsuya Urabe'...His son..."(Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> ====Epilogue==== [[File:ftc2 continued.png|left|thumb|As the game cuts to a sepia-toned sketched screen, it lends itself as the prequel to the first installment, "The Missing Heir".]] After the credits roll, the game goes into its epilogue, "two years later."<ref>'''Narration:''' "Two years later, on one particular day..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> Zenzou Tanabe calls the Utsugi Detective Agency over to his Myojin Village.<ref>'''Zenzou:''' "Hello detective [the protagonist], my name is Zenzou Tanabe. I'm calling from Myojin Village. There is a matter I wish to speak with you about, in person..." (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The protagonist goes out to the village, while leaving behind Ayumi.<ref name="continued">'''Protagonist:''' "Ayumi, I'm going out!" / '''Ayumi:''' "[Protagonist]! Where are you going!?" / '''Narration:''' "...To be continued in Famicom Detective Club: 'The Missing Heir'!" (Neo Demiforce and Tomato, ''Famicom Detective Club Part II Translation'', 10 Oct 2004.)</ref> The game's plot would continue into [[Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha|Famicom Tantei Club: The Missing Heir]]; this game is chronologically a prequel to the first game in the series.<ref name="continued" />
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