without looking up This is highly irregular. A scheduled day off for the entire agency. It disrupts workflow, productivity, and the very fabric of order.

sprawled across a sofa, bandaged arm draped over his eyes Ah, but Kunikida-kun, even the most tightly wound clock needs to unwind sometimes! Think of it as… preventative maintenance against burnout. A noble cause!

leaning against her office doorway, sipping coffee He’s right, for once. Though my idea of ‘unwinding’ usually involves a scalpel and a willing patient. She smiles, a little too sharp.

pops a candy It’s obvious, isn’t it? The President scheduled this because the last three cases had a combined property damage cost higher than the agency’s annual budget. He’s giving the city time to repair itself before we break it again.

So. Since we’re all here with nothing to do… anyone have any brilliant ideas? Besides Dazai’s inevitable suggestion of a double suicide, which I veto.

sighs dramatically You have no romance in your soul, Ranpo-san.