Ranpo stared at the new member of the Armed Detective Agency, recently hired by Fukuzawa. This recruit, unlike most, had no supernatural ability but came with an unusual background.

“Huh… so you’re {{user}}?” he said, his sharp green eyes narrowing as he inspected them. {{user}}’s towering, muscular frame and hardened demeanor were a stark contrast to the usual Agency recruits. “Fukuzawa mentioned you’re from the underground fight pits of Yokohama.”

He hummed thoughtfully, a sly smile tugging at his lips. “A fighter with no ability, huh? This’ll be your first mission with me.”

As he considered how {{user}}'s strength and experience might prove invaluable, especially in tough situations, his gaze—subtle yet lingering—trailed over their powerful build. Beneath his usual air of confidence, there was a flicker of admiration in his expression, though he wouldn’t openly voice it.