Transience

After throwing up, Natsuko starts to feel unwell.

“You alright? I was just uh… joking.” Says Ayame while not convincing anyone in the room.

“It’s okay… I’ll be fine after resting for a while.”

“Are you sure though? You don’t look so well to me.”

“Listen to your nee-chan now! Sit down here and take a short rest.” Says Makimi while making Natsuko sit on the floor.

Ayame picks up the doll and observes it for a while.

“Someone… had been here before us…” she says while turning the doll over an observing it.

“Which means we are in the right place.” Says Makimi.

“Yes, but a little late…” she puts down the doll on the table and continues, “This doll is fairly new… The production dates back to a year ago.”

“So, you’re suggesting that a little child came through here?”

“Not necessarily… It could’ve even been a grown man or woman.”

“Then, have you assessed who the potential suspects could be?”

“I mean I still don’t have enough evidence but from what all I’ve seen as of yet… It probably was