Hey, prosecutor Mitsurugi.

There was something strange about the defendant's lawyer today.

You are strange enough, too, I think...

Something happened?

I couldn't get a guilty sentence for the defendant.

Is that so?

Normally, you'd be crying by now.

I don't cry!!

No matter how perfectly we were proving that the defendant was guilty,

Objection!!

...That's what the guy was shouting, like an idiot.

He was stammering, sweating, and he was definitely bluffing,

yet he was gradually tearing down my proofs,

and when I realised it, the defendant was not guilty!

Not guilty!

The court's decision wasn't wrong, so it was all for the best.

But I wasn't vexing like I usually do.

Those honest eyes.

I feel as if I've seen them for the first time.

Hm...

What was his name...? Na...Narubeku? なるべくNarubeku means 'as xxx as possible', 'if possible' etc.

I remember that it was a weird name...

You should make up your mind and get yourself ready.

He's a fearsome man, that guy. Make yourself ready to change.

Eh...?

Ready to change?

That man has the power to make people change.

Regardless of whether you want it or not, he'll bring a change like a storm.

Hmm

At first, it might perplex you but you shouldn't worry about it. It'll be a good opportunity for you.

Did you change after meeting that guy, too?

I did.

My values, attitude towards life, and my life as a prosecutor.

I see.

Ah, I get it!! So that's what it was!!

Whoooaaa

Wh-What're you suddenly on about.

*startle*

You two are alike! You and that guy!

Me...

and Naruhodo...?

*boing*

Yeah! That's it!

Naruhodo Ryuichi!!

Pff *snicker* So we're alike, huh? Hahaha...

D-Don't laugh!

Right. me and him...

*snicker*

Achooo!

Ugh...

What, you have cold, Naruhodo?

No, some people are probably talking about me...

Catching cold means that you're weak spirited!

Objection! Listen to what I say, all right!?