Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case

Synopsis

Beppu, Oita Prefecture... In this scenic locale, an unprecedented artistic event, Technomix, is being held, with the hope of fusing Beppu's traditional bamboo crafts with the latest digital art.

Soichiro Anan, the head of a prominent family of bamboo craftspeople, is working with Artenova, a cutting-edge digital art group. Word of their collaboration quickly spreads and sparks anticipation. However, as the event approaches, all the attention makes them the object of envy and resentment. Their critics grow in number and volume, and harassment soon devolves into death threats.

At the same time, in recognition of your unique investigative achievements, you and your junior detective, Ken, are hurriedly dispatched to Oita and tasked with strengthening security at the event. Empathizing with the event’s organizers, you decide to devote yourselves to Technomix’s success, and to protecting everyone involved.

However, fate has other plans, and events take a sudden, dark turn ...