Cuticle Detective Inaba
All done.
Yay!
I did it! I did it!
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you! Th—
Say something if you're standing there!
Take a look at my latest elite life-form.
Well, then...
What should I make next?
The Genius Tag Team Case Countermeasures Headquarters
Meeting Room
Noah?
The head of the Valentino Family's Medical Department.
She's a back-alley doctor.
She is a fourteen-year-old girl, but unmistakably a genius.
Her specialty is inventions, and she's also called a witch and an alchemist.
It can be said that she's the one supporting
the Valentino Family from the shadows.
That goat seems to produce a lot of things.
Is that all her doing?
Yes.
She's a terrifying young girl who is able to bring
all of Valentino's delusions to life.
If they were going to take over Japan,
she would be indispensable.
Actually, if Noah wasn't present,
the Family's threat would be reduced to half.
They'd be reduced to a mere goat adoration group.
That's a pretty drastic drop!
Should we be saying that about our arch-nemesis?!
You might consider them some adoration group,
but they're still rather extreme.
Are you tired, Ogi-san?
So, do you know where this Noah is?
Yeah.
Apparently, whenever she invents something,
she hides out there by herself.
I'd like to apprehend her before she unleashes another
dangerous threat from the Valentino Family.
Let's go, Hiroshi.
Right.
Huh?!
What?
I expected you to turn me down like always.
Inaba-san is finally being true to himself.
Are you going soft?
No, I'm not,
and I'm always true to myself and act accordingly!
I really don't want anything to do with that goat,
but I don't know how else to find Haruka, so I don't have a choice.
I'm glad you're being cooperative,
but there are definitely some mixed feelings.
Oh, you.
Would you rather drag me along
by force, kicking and screaming? You've got good taste.
I'll resist with all my might today, just for you.
I was just trying to be sympathetic to your situation,
but if that's how you want to be, I'll put all my might into this, as well.
Inaba-san, your neck's gonna snap!
This might be immature since we're dealing with a fourteen-year-old girl,
but I'm going to show her the real Cuticle Detective.
The "let us get rid of the weakling" declaration.
So where is Noah, exactly?
Well, she is a back-alley doctor,
so obviously...
She's at a hospital.
Show me what you're made of, Hiroshi.
Hell no! I'm not going into a hospital at night!
We'd be disturbing the patients!
Not to worry. It is a completely abandoned hospital.
That's even worse!
It'll be fine. I brought a light.
What you guys consider fine doesn't help me at all!
If you're that scared, I'll hold your hand.
Kei...
Shake
You're scared, too, aren't you?
Yes.
We're going.
Be quiet.
It's a trap to scare off people who come in here on a dare.
They're probably set up all over the place.
Be careful.
W-Wait!
It is, it is, indeed it is.
Goat!
Wolf!
Why do you always show up when we're not looking for you?
We're looking for Noah today.
If you're unable to read the air, then you shouldn't be breathing it.
Should I arrest you?
Shut up! Like I care about why you're here!
Get out already! This is Noah's private space!
You will not disturb Noah's work, you will not!
So this is the genius girl's studio, of sorts?
If you're here by yourself, that's even better for us.
I don't see Lorenzo or Streaked Hair anywhere.
Capturing the goat!
Well done!
Over there!
Head toward the security robots, you shall!
Ow...
Are you all right, Inaba-san?
If Glasses is here, that means...
Hold it right there!
Hey, you guys!
That security robot is super scary!
Intruder alert. Intruder alert.
Transport immediately for emergency surgery!
Hiroshi!
Scary!
Wha...
Don't...
Perv robots! Perv robots!
Now I can never get married...
Well, you're healthy.
Did you get excited?
Your heart rate is through the roof.
Look at this color, this shine, the firmness... Young bodies are fabulous.
What the hell is up with this sexual harrassment girl?!
Noah! That is the wolf, that is!
Hurry and kill him!
Goat!
Nope.
Werewolves are rare animals.
Of course I'm going to skin him, observe him,
research him, and experiment on him!
There's no way I'd be so wasteful and kill him!
First time I ever saw one of the minions defy the goat...
You don't know me at all, Don!
Not to mention, this wolf's eyes are tired.
He's not getting enough sleep.
This is no good.
He has to be in perfect condition...
A healthy body and soul...
The vitality to live through an ice age...
It's best if something that great dies young!
You just don't understand the allure of such contrasts, Don!
Take that ultimate contrast obsession elsewhere!
Anyway, kill the wolf, you will!
Hey, Haruka's with you, right? Where is he?
No! I don't wanna!
Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!
No!
Oh, thanks...
Wait a sec!
The weakling rabbit passed out from heat stroke
and is at death's doorstep.
While we're treating him at my place,
I've made Glasses there my assistant.
He's a good assistant who lacks any presence and
doesn't get distracted.
Also, I just came by to visit him.
I'm so sorry my brother has caused so much trouble...
I wondered a couple times if I should call you since you're his family.
Take care of NORA for me...
You should have called me! Actually, just give him back!
Hang in there, Haruka-san!
Of course I'll return him good as new and healthy!
Thank you, Doctor!
Hiroshi!
What are you doing?
Your timing may have sucked a little there...
Don't worry... my heart is the heart of justice...
Long arms and legs to go along with his tall stature...
Defined muscles that are obvious even with his clothes on...
That bone structure... That complexion...
Such a healthy body!
Swoon
I totally want to kill him!
And Noah's flame has been lit!
I totally want to help!
Crap! The flame's been ignited in our genius, too!
I can barely stand it! I wonder if he'll let me take an MRI of him?
You should draw his blood, too. About five liters of it.
Assistant...
I want to measure his lung capacity before I stop his breathing.
Yuuta-kun, come back. That's the enemy's side...
You totally heard me! Don't conveniently put me on mute!
I thought I'd be satisfied with just arresting Noah,
but it appears the day has come that I can arrest the assistant, too.
He's on fire, too...
Faint
He's getting so hot...
Thinking about him getting under 27 degrees just gets me...
This is hard...
I've heard about the strong police man.
Looks like it's time I bring out my newest creation, Chimera.
Chimera?!
It's only natural that creating a new life-form comes after
creating new medicines and building new machines.
They're said to have the head of a lion,
the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake,
but this Chimera is my own original.
Behold!
The body of a goat!
The tail of a goat!
The head of a goat!
Oh no! It's just a normal goat!
It has the stomach of a cow, the heart of a pig, and the intestines of a sheep.
We can't see any of that!
It doesn't contain any part of a carnivore anywhere!
And why no cat representation?!
Even I can beat this goat!
Holy crap, it's strong!
This goat should be the Don!
His hooves were hard...
Those are the lamest last words ever...
There's no way that Ogi-san should lose, but...
Kill Him.
Kill him! Kill him! Soak your hooves in his blood!
I forgot to mention this,
but the inside of his mouth is a poisonous snake.
Really? Is it a neurotoxin or a hemorrhagin?
I was torn between the two,
but between a pit viper and a cobra, it's gotta be a cobra.
The one that causes difficulty breathing, eh?
It's such a girly picture, but your conversation is literally poison.
Patooie
Stab
Ooh, what kind of poison was that?
I only have sleeping medicine...
Oh, don't worry about it.
You'll pay for this, assistant.
Ogi!
Chomp
Inaba-san! Inaba-san!
Maybe it's because I put a bit of your blood in it, Don,
but his hatred toward the wolf is powerful.
When did you get that?!
Sensei!
Get a hold of yourself, Sensei!
Yuuta...
I'm so sorry, Sensei!
I got so caught up in killing Ogi-san!
To see you getting along with someone
on the first meeting, when you're usually so shy...
I guess she's sort of your soulmate.
Good for you.
Sensei!
The Chimera that was poked by Yuuta-kun
has turned into a gelatinous form...
I don't think I should bring that up right now.
You have the antidote, right, Noah?
But if I save the wolf, the Don will start complaining.
I think it'd be fun to be friends with you.
But I can't go over to that side.
Heal Sensei right now, or the Don gets it!
That's the gelatin Chimera!
Too bad, it is!
I'm right here! The wolf will die, he will!
If the Don is a hostage, I have no choice.
Noah?!
Wait one sec. I'll have it right up.
Noah! Right here!
What's precious to you is always right beside y—
You're in the way, Don.
You just said "Don"!
You totally just said "Don," Noah!
Noah! You totally know that I am right here, you do!
Look over here, Noah! Noah! Noah!
They got away.
Yeah.
But it's a good thing you and Noah didn't join forces,
for the sake of Japan's future.
Don't worry. We're just going to be texting buddies.
You guys exchanged numbers?!
What's this, Noah? You're suddenly texting?
Did you find yourself a man?
Don't look, Sis!
You should put in more emoticons, you should.
My, my, have you finally reached that age, Noah?
Everyone, leave me alone!
The sky is clear! The season is autumn!
The perfect travel weather!
Thus, "mafia and terrorist group joint pleasure trip in Hakone," it is!
This is great!
The Pleasure Trip Paradise Case Countermeasures Headquarters
Meeting Room
If you eat a black egg, your life will stretch another seven years, it will.
You should eat one, too, you should.
More importantly...
give me oxygen... please...
You can't handle the elevation of Oowakudani, either?
I didn't hear anything about mountain climbing.
Carry me, Natsuki...
Your ghost is coming out, Haruka-san!
Ooh! A paranormal picture!
Paranormal pictures are best when discovered a few days after the trip.
I only came because you said we'd be looking at the autumn leaves...
To think that you'd come just because of the autumn leaves.
I am impressed, I am.
Well, red things in general look like Nii-ni to me.
Nii-ni spread across the mountains is fantastic.
That's a terrible "brother complex" filter, it is.
The weakling has reached his limit,
so let's head back to the inn.
Okay!
There are three young bodies today,
so I can't wait to go to the hot springs.
Oh, so you're treating me like an old hag?
Hakone
What a wonderful room!
Wow! The view is great, too!
This is great!
Is it to your liking?
It is.
The feeling of not having anything to do is great.
I'm a pro at relaxing.
You shine so brightly indoors.
Hey, Natsu chick, the girls' room is over here.
We're changing. Hurry up.
Okay!
Whisper
Wow! It's a yukata!
So, which one are you after?
Huh?
Don't play dumb.
Are you after Weakling or Glasses?
What?!
Though both choices sort of suck.
You're the last two I need to hear that from.
They're both my dear friends.
I've never thought of either of them in that way.
You should totally go for Glasses. He has a better body.
The Weakling is better in size.
I think he's about 166 centimeters.
You're just going by your own types!
Both of them are pretty shady, though.
What are you talking about? One's a gentleman and the other's a child.
Be more honest to yourself.
We can totally hear them.
You say gentleman...
So, do his hopes and dreams shine through his despair?
What the heck is that image of a gentleman?!
He's just a standard gentleman who carries heavy things, lends me
his coat when it's cold, and always walks on the outer side of the sidewalk.
Yataro is a childhood friend.
He's always taken good care of me, and he's sort of like my big brother.
Big brother? What a wonderful thing.
Don't come in looking so proud, you brother complex weakling.
The gentleman just hit you.
He's shy.
He's rather hard to understand.
Now for the main event of this trip.
Let us go to the hot springs.
I've already gone to bed.
Have fun!
Stop becoming one with the tatami.
But... hot springs are so...
hot.
Curse you, Mr. Delicate!
You will go to the hot springs, you will.
You will wash off the smell of blood and gunpowder, you will.
No! I don't wanna!
I don't get my hands dirty, so I'm already clean!
Hot springs! Hot springs!
Your spirit is completely black, it is.
We're heading over.
Men
Women
Did Mr. Goat and the others already head in?
I'm surprised they're okay without hydrating first.
Let's just head back to the room now.
Don't worry about me.
Why don't you and Soumei-san go ahead?
The water's great.
Total letdown!
They allow you to wear a bath towel at this resort.
I don't think that's what they meant.
Oh, just have a drink.
But we're underage.
That's why there's goat's milk for children like you.
Mr. Goat's milk...?
You just thought of something innappropriate, didn't you?
Gazing at the Don with such wicked eyes!
Yata! Have a drink!
I knew you liked the Don!
Calm down, Lorenzo!
Wow, so it's a mixed bath!
Since it's an outdoor bath, it is a mixed bath, it is.
I'm happy we're all together.
Looks like it was a bit too intense for Yataro.
He's a closet pervert, he is.
We do this every year
to strengthen our bond.
You're kind of cute for getting nervous.
Why don't you...
tell me why...
you have no reaction to me?!
Yata!
You're turning the hot springs red, you are!
What's going on?
Come now, stop. You're disturbing the other guests.
I apologize for the ones with me. Please, have a drink.
Oh, well thank y—
Wolf!
Damn you, Goat!
Let's warm up first.
It cannot be helped.
Whoa, everyone's here!
So your assistants are here, as well.
There's a goat that resembles the Legionella bacterium in there...
No matter how you look at it, it should be a Don that looks like a goat!
That... is... a... guy... you... ass...
So that's why it's red...
Yata!
It's been a while since I've taken a bath with you, Nii-ni.
Can you get in without your shampoo hat now?
He had one of those?
Hey, Goat. Let's call a truce for today.
Let me settle things with Haruka.
Today is a pleasure trip, it is.
There will be no blood and guts today.
Since we want to avoid blood and guts, how about we do
that one thing that is done at hot springs?
What thing?
Let's do this, Kei!
Me?!
If I win, you'll hand over Haruka.
Sure!
What are you going to do if you lose?
Of course, you'll listen to my request, right?
We'll be sleeping in the same futon tonight.
Oh, you're still a sweet little child. Of course I will.
Exactly where was the sweetness in that face?!
The two of you had better win.
The pressure is a bit frightening, Haruka-san.
Don't lose, Kei-kun. But don't win, either.
Don't complain like that until you've lost all hope.
All right, start the match.
You totally have experience in this! No fair!
We're amateurs! Don't we get a handicap?!
Nice job, Yataro.
Yataro?!
The guy who appeared like a comet,
conquered the National Japanese Junior Table Tennis Tournament,
then disappeared into oblivion, the Ping Pong Prince, Oh Yataro?!
I heard that he was in China, but could it be that you're...
He's saying not a chance.
Oh...
Very interesting, Oh Yataro.
It's the retort. When he retorts, his true powers come out.
Yay! I did it!
Yuuta! Would you please play the funny man?
At this rate, we're going to lose miserably.
I can't. I usually play the straight man.
First I've heard of that!
The sea of blood was beautiful, wasn't it?
Looked just like autumn leaves.
I don't like the opposite, either, but I'll take the opposite!
You totally went to the art gallery, didn't you?
Even though you're Kei-kun.
I'm rather broad-minded, you know!
Add two more letters to Hakone and you get "hakoneko" (box cat).
I love Hakone!
Hakone read backwards is "Nekoha" (cat lover).
Meow, meow, meow!
Kei-kun, the black egg I got you as a gift...
just hatched.
Mysterious egg skin!
Wow! Both teams only need one more point!
Just a little more! It's up to you, Yuuta!
You ran out of jokes?!
I'm conflicted...
Yuuta-kun!
Hey! Come on, Yuuta-kun, tell more jokes.
If Haruka comes back, Inaba-san will return to being a police dog.
Please!
Even if we lose, Haruka will disobey Inaba-san.
Can you hear me?
Neither scenario will work for Yuuta-kun.
That felt great, it did...
Yuuta-kun, please? Please?!
I want to arrest Haruka, too, but...
Come on!
Well, there's no real harm if we lose,
and it'll make the brother complex brothers happy.
This isn't good. Kei lost his spark.
Now, Yataro!
We just need one more point!
Someone! Someone give Kei some strength!
Someone say something stupid that Kei won't be able to ignore!
Everyone be quiet for a while.
It wouldn't be good if he started retorting again.
We have absolutely no relation with jokes.
So there's nothing for him to retort.
Your very existence is a joke!
Out of bounds. The terrorist team wins.
That wasn't on purpose!
Yay! Read me a book before bedtime!
What? The Wolf is coming to our room?
I'm going over there?
That means you guys are coming, too, right?
Yeah! Yeah! Today is a truce!
The Tortoise and the Hare
Hakone
Next time, I'm thinking about killing the cop with poisonous gas.
Sarin gas?
Why is everyone so energetic at this hour?
You'll pay for that!
That is my line, it is!
Next Time: "The Mastermind Black Fang Arrival Case" "Extra: 5/27" "Extra: The Wolf's House"
All right! Next time on Cuticle Detective Inaba...
Hi, it's me, Hiroshi.
Whoa, what's with that guy?
Did he always look so evil?
Looks like there's a lot going on.
All right. Go wash your hair and be ready for next week!
This week's preview is totally normal!