For years, I've had an unchanging desire.
To be there for those with no one on their side.
Wright & Co. Law Offices
That was why I became a defense attorney.
When I was a kid, an incident gave birth to friendships
that support me to this day.
But I never expected to unravel the mystery behind that case after so long.
It was fifteen years ago, on a morning toward the end of summer,
that it all began.
Ace Attorney
Fifteen Years Ago September 2
Turnabout Promise
I'm so sorry, Edgeworth.
Miles Edgeworth.
We were classmates, but we'd never even talked.
He was always studying.
And to be honest, I felt a bit uncomfortable around him.
It really is money!
Hey, I don't think you need that.
Sheesh, you drive a hard bargain.
How about this, then?
It's my most treasured snack!
38 dollars! So lucky!
Okay, I get it!
I just gotta take it to the cops, right?
What, you know where the police box is?
Please adopt me
Larry Butz.
A carefree guy who was always getting caught up in strange incidents.
No, it was more like he caused them.
That day, I was excused from PE
and was studying in the classroom alone.
Lunch Money Receipt Class 4-3 Miles Edgeworth
This is Edgeworth's.
The envelope was empty.
And the class put me on trial as a thief who'd been caught red-handed.
Thief! Thief!
Miss, I... I...
Tell the truth, Phoenix.
But I didn't do it!
Now, apologize to Miles.
Objection!
Edgeworth?
It wasn't you who stole my money, was it?
No.
Then hold your head high.
Everyone's been shouting that you did it, but no one has any proof.
Wh-What are you saying?
It was your money that was stolen.
We don't need proof!
In a court of law, the evidence tells all.
Before you have the pretension to hold a class trial, at least realize that!
Yeah, knock it off already!
He said he didn't do it!
Larry...
This is always how it is, everybody ganging up and picking on one person.
Aren't you guys ashamed of yourselves?
The defendant has pled not guilty.
Without evidence to prove his guilt...
Your Honor, this boy is innocent!
R-Right.
I rest my case!
This trial is over. Court is adjourned!
Get going! Court is adjourned!
Edgeworth!
Thanks for believing me earlier! It made me really happy!
There was no evidence to prove your guilt.
That was all.
Hey!
Larry?
I don't think I've ever seen you two together.
I wanted to thank him.
Oh, for that class trial?
Thank you, too.
Why?
For believing me.
Well, helping people in need
is the Signal Samurai's signal motto.
Oh, you like Signal Samurai, too?
I watch it every week.
I'm totally Yellow.
And I'm Blue.
Good choice. That guy's sharp.
Ultimate Move: Sally Forth!
Aw, yeah!
What about you, Edgeworth?
Why are you two getting worked up?
You aren't kids.
But we are!
All that aside...
Is this animal yours?
I've been wondering about that. And the dog food.
Oh, this?
I just bought it.
Do something about this.
Apparently he likes you.
I didn't know you had a dog.
I don't... I just found him this morning.
This morning?
Uh, it just kind of happened...
Children's Park
Then he's an abandoned dog?
That's awful! I feel so sorry for him!
What will you do about him?
Won't you keep him, Larry?
At my place?
No way, dude.
Then why bring him with you?
What else could I do?
Could you ignore this adorable face?
What about your place, Wright?
I can't keep him at my place.
Butz, where did you find this animal?
Please adopt me
This cardboard box is for deliveries.
This sorting center...
It covers the town's southern areas.
Evidently, they removed the address label,
but they failed to get all of it.
The last bit says "2202."
So a high-rise?
How can you tell?
2202.
This area has no addresses like that.
It must be a high-rise apartment building.
Apartment 02, on the twenty-second floor.
You're kind of amazing, man.
An apartment building in the south with at least twenty-two floors.
It shouldn't be hard to find.
Let's go.
We can't let them just abandon this dog!
I'm sure he wants to go home, too!
All right.
Let's take him home.
You're coming with us, right, Edgeworth?
No, I—
That's right!
Let's all give the owner a piece of our minds!
Deal with this animal, please.
I cannot walk like this.
I can't believe how much he likes you.
Aren't you gonna hold him?
I shall look for the apartment building.
Also...
What are you doing?
Whoa, whoa...
Dude!
You don't need it anymore, right?
Let the dogs around here snack on it.
Snack? I bought it with my pocket money, you know...
6th Block
Hey, Edgeworth... Are you sure we're going the right way?
We've come pretty far.
No need to worry.
Looks like we made it.
Connor
Like I said, I've never seen this dog before.
But he's so happy to see you!
Look, we don't care anymore.
Abandoning small animals is a crime.
Excuse me?
If you're reported, not only will you be investigated,
you may also be fined.
Oh? Let's see you try!
I'll pay as much it takes!
Threatening an adult? Kids these days...
Don't you feel sorry for him?!
Sh-Shut up.
Y-You'd better give it a rest, or I'll call the cops.
Forget it!
You were so cool back there, Wright...
I was just so upset.
All right, but didn't you say that you couldn't keep that animal?
Oh, right.
You're so lame, man.
You're one to talk...
I shall take him.
Neither of you can, correct?
Then I shall ask my father.
Thanks, Edgeworth!
You're kind of a bro!
D-Don't be ridiculous.
Let's go home.
But which way is home?
Oh...
As I said, no need to worry.
Come. This way.
Were you dropping bits of dog food earlier?
So we wouldn't be lost returning, yes.
Wait, that was why you made Wright hold him?
We couldn't have him eating it.
Are you really a grade schooler?
It's gotten dark. What time is it?
Nearly 7 PM.
Crap!
Signal Samurai airs today!
You'd better not miss it today, Edgeworth!
It starts at seven.
Father watches the news at that time.
Dude, you're supposed to go, "Of course I shall watch."
We are having Salisbury steak and crab cream croquettes tonight.
Come, Miles...
Let's eat.
Yes.
Here is tomorrow's weather forecast.
Father, may I have a moment?
There is a show I'd like to watch.
Oh, sure.
You're facing me, and I shall stop thee.
Signal Red!
Kick enemies to the curb, and sally forth.
Signal Blue!
Sense the enemies I do. So be careful, will you?
Signal Yellow!
Look right, look left,
and then right again.
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Is this it?
That's a new one. Usually, you only watch the news.
One more thing...
I would like to adopt a dog...
May I?
When you take a lost item to the police,
if the owner doesn't show up within three months,
it belongs to the person who found it.
The money that Larry found
was Edgeworth's lunch money, which had fallen out of his bag.
Murray's
Dun dun dun dun!
Today, I'm a super-rich samurai.
I am invincible!
Wow, 38 dollars.
Where did you get that?
Everything's on me today!
Let's have a blast!
Car Game
All right...
Safe
Oh, I'm safe!
Just watch me...
Bonus Zone!
All right!
Engine Trouble
I'm out.
Car Game
Bonus Zone!
I did it!
I got a prize!
Hey, lady! I won!
Congrats. Here you go.
Whoa! Thank you!
This is amazing!
Show me! Show me!
Ta-dah!
It's the Signal Samurai!
Children's Park
You're so lucky...
Here.
Sense the enemies I do. So be careful, will you?
Signal Yellow!
Me, too...
Kick enemies to the curb, and sally forth!
Signal Blue!
You're facing me, and I shall stop thee.
Signal Red.
Way to go, Edgeworth!
So you watched it?
Well, it wasn't bad.
Okay, then! From now on, these will mark our friendship!
Yeah!
After that, the three of us did everything together.
And then, a few days after Christmas...
There was a massive blackout.
And though I had no idea at the time,
that was when it happened.
The DL-6 Incident.
Suddenly, Edgeworth disappeared from sight.
Are you ready?
Take only what you really need.
All right.
Let's go.
What is this?
Well...
It's unnecessary for one who will set foot in the von Karma home.
Edgeworth!
Edgey!
He left without telling us.
What a jerk...
I am Franziska von Karma.
From now on, I'll teach you everything you need to know.
Damn it!
He moved out, huh?
Let's go already.
Hey, look.
Signal Red!
This is his, right?
Hey, Nick!
Wait up!
Nick!
What are you doing?
Taking this to Edgeworth...
You idiot! Just think about it!
This was in the trash.
That means we're not friends or anything anymore—
No!
Edgeworth wouldn't do that!
Then what does this mean?!
Screw this!
Nick?
Edgeworth would never throw our friendship away!
So why did we find it in the trash?
That's...
The Signal Samurai are done.
Larry?
Later.
Wait, Larry!
Let's go return this to Edgeworth!
I won't go.
If I have to, I'll go alone!
Suit yourself.
Edgeworth...
Did you really throw this away?
Did you throw the mark of our friendship away?
I don't believe it.
I can't believe it!
What's this?
Sorry, that's all.
Once you're done eating,
let's go pick up what we left behind.
It's gone!
Edgeworth...
I've been waiting for you.
How did you know I would return?
After you left,
I found them.
I found these.
You dropped markers so you wouldn't get lost.
Just like back then.
That's how I knew
you'd definitely come back here
to pick this up.
I believed that you'd never throw it away.
Wright...
We're gonna be friends forever.
Take care, Edgeworth.
You, too, Wright.
Ahem! Where could it be?
Larry!
I dropped something around here, too...
I've got it right here.
Look, your Signal Yellow.
That's it!
What's with all the umbrellas?
Oh, uh, you know...
But the rain stopped.
Larry...
Why did Wright have your Yellow?
Huh?
Oh, uh, you know.
Anyway, Edgey...
From what I can see, he ate all your markers.
How are you gonna get back?
Should you really laugh?
Whatever.
Fifteen years have passed.
Our case has finally been closed.
And our friendship will never change.
Right, Edgeworth?
Farewell for the second time, Wright.
Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth chooses death.
Ace Attorney
Objection!
I receive a strange request.
To witness a channeling by Maya, who's finished her training.
One Chance. One Meeting.
And so, I head to her home, Kurain Village.
The closed ritual that none may see...
And the closed-room murder occurring during it.
No sooner do we reunite than we are faced with a new case.
Did a spirit really commit a murder?
Find the contradictions!
Reach out to the truth!
Next time: Reunion and Turnabout — 1st Trial!
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Take that!