Mysterious Disappearances #3

In "The Girl in Crimson, Part 2," Ren’s investigation deepens as he connects a series of eerie disappearances to a haunting Asian legend of a girl in red—its meaning shifting with each region. With danger closing in, Oto insists on staying with Shizuku, while Sumireko is sent to guard Oto, each step bringing them closer to a truth that refuses to stay buried.

In "The Girl in Crimson, Part 3," Sumireko pieces together the terrifying truth behind the curse tied to the girl in crimson, uncovering a cycle of possession that binds one soul to another—each new victim doomed to take the crimson form unless they trap someone else in return. Meanwhile, Oto keeps watch on Shizuku by working at her Maid Cafe, where every smile and serving hides a deeper, more dangerous vigil.

In "The Girl in Crimson, Part 4," Shizuku confronts the weight of her past when she recalls Tomoko’s rare kindness amid a childhood marked by isolation. Faced with a choice that tests her loyalty and courage, she makes a desperate decision that puts her own fate in the hands of the dark forces that have held Tomoko captive.

In "The Girl in Crimson, Part 5," Ren follows Oto’s urgent lead into a forgotten subway station, where the air hums with forgotten echoes and the promise of redemption hangs heavy. With Sumireko and Shizuku’s lifeless form in tow, they face a chilling choice: retrieve Shizuku’s soul and release Tomoko’s spirit, but only if they’re willing to pay the price the station demands.

In "An Extra Day: In the Case of Maids," Shizuku convinces Sumireko to try on a cafe maid uniform, leading to a lighthearted mishap during the establishment’s signature greeting—where Sumireko’s generous figure causes an unexpected wardrobe malfunction. The moment captures the playful, offbeat humor of Mysterious Disappearances #3, with the story’s charm rooted in its awkward charm and quiet absurdity.