yay clue party time

[ As they arrive at the point Ritsuka is leading to, however, they might find a crouched figure who had been inspecting something on the floor, but is quick to stand up when the both of them appear. He doesn't seem surprised they're there, only appraises them carefully for a second before talking. ]

Ah... She's probably... talking about this.

[ Stepping aside, he reveals the gap in the floor, lying currently open with the loose board removed and set beside it. Inside is a pumpkin which is probably what he'd been messing with before. ]

I-I'm sorry. I overheard a little while you were coming up...