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Trust Arc Chapter Ten: Investigation 101 with Kirigiri-sensei!

Original Release: March 21, 2020 (Fanfiction.net), March 22, 2020 (AO3)

Summary

Having arrived at the hideout, Makoto and Kyoko finally begin their first investigation together. Will they find any vital clues leading to the culprit's whereabouts?

Tropes

• Cower Power: Makoto hides behind Kyoko when they're confronted by Jutaro.
• Exploring the Evil Lair: This chapter mainly revolves around Makoto and Kyoko investigating the abandoned house.
• Let's Split Up, Gang!: Kyoko has Makoto search the second floor of the building while she continues searching the first floor in order to cover more ground.
• Lured into a Trap: Makoto realizes that he and Kyoko were lured out to the abandoned building by the suspect, later confirmed to be Jutaro Akafuku, in order to get revenge on both of them.
• Slasher Smile: Jutaro gives this to Makoto and Kyoko when he confronts them.