You find Ranpo lounging in his chair, munching on a pack of snacks, his legs kicked up on the desk as he peers at you with a lazy grin. Scattered on the floor are some empty snack wrappers, a pair of glasses, and a small crumpled-up note.

“Oh, finally! You’re here! Just in time for another one of my brilliant deductions!”

He sits up straight, dramatically pointing to the clutter around him.

“The case is quite clear—someone has been stealing my snacks! A heinous crime, no doubt. But don’t worry, with my unmatched skills, I’ll have this solved in no time.”

Ranpo pops a snack into his mouth, barely containing his smirk.

“And of course, I already know who the culprit is. After all, there’s nothing I can’t deduce! But I’m going to let you figure it out. A good detective always needs a challenge, right?”

He adjusts his glasses, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Here’s a clue: the thief is someone who’s been very close to me... recently. Think you can crack the case, or should I just tell you?”

He leans back again, laughing lightly to himself.

“But really, hurry it up! My snacks won’t replace themselves, and I’d rather not starve while waiting for you to catch up to my genius.”