People always love a game filled with mysteries. Where they have to rack their brains and are taken by surprise at what happens throughout. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story does not fall into the old mistakes of being too predictable.
Instead, players are taken through various time periods over the past 100 years in order to unveil the secrets of the Shijima family. There’s live-action gameplay involved as players are required to solve puzzles and find clues in order to progress. The following guide will help you through all the sections of Chapter Three and how to progress.
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story – Complete Chapter 3 Guide
The Fateful Elegy
You are in 1972 when a gruesome scene occurs inside the Scarlet Camellia nightclub. At the end of an Incident Phase, there will be a Reasoning Phase to solve clues. Iyo and Josui have to piece them together in order to get through to the end.
The Mystery behind the murder of Kanako
The first thing to understand is whether it was a planned hit. There’s the full list of mysteries as they appear. There will be a few hits and misses but keep close to the likeliest train of events.
The clues regarding the harasser
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Top Right | The harasser wanted her to get off the stage |
| Directly On Top | Finding razor blades and even dead animals |
| Top Left | The ripped dress |
| Bottom left | I used to think that looking young was a godsend |
| Directly Beneath | Beauty and jealousy |
| Bottom Right Of Above Clue | Saya’s beauty and voice haven’t changed |
The dress was ripped by whom?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Top Right | Kanako’s smile |
| Bottom Right | I didn’t tell anyone that it was Saya’s dress |
Something odd regarding the new dress?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Bottom Right | I’ll go pick up the dress |
| Directly Beneath | Looks like something you get buried in |
Who could be the harasser?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly On top | An even bigger secret to how she stays young |
| Top Left | I knew it! You’re the killer, aren’t you? |
| Directly On top of last clue | He’s up to something, I know it! |
| Bottom left | Someone put disinfectant in her water bowl |
| Directly Beneath | Josui wearing a Panama hat |
| Bottom Right | Ryoei came to confirm something |
| Directly Beneath last clue | Ryoei was by the stage |
| Top Right | Short-tempered Mr. Masuda |
The target of the harasser?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Bottom Right | Kanako |
| Bottom Left | Saya |
Reason for Mr. Masude being so frustrated?
| Position In Relation To Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly Beneath | The untouchable son of some rich family |
| Bottom Right | The person who did this is after me |
| Top Right | Running a club isn’t easy, you know |
Why Was Ryoei Near The Stage?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly On top | I heard there’s an “eternal diva” here |
| Directly Beneath | You don’t look like one of her fans |
| Bottom Right | I caught this thief sneaking around |
| Bottom Left | Got lost looking for the restroom |
Poisoned needles on the spare mic but why?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Top Left | It’s the same as the spare mic |
| Bottom Left | The spare mic is rarely used |
Kanako’s death an accident?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly on top | The poisoned needles on the spare mic |
Was Kanako the real target?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Bottom left | The killer broke the main mic |
The poisoned needles were attached when?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly Beneath | Kanako on the stage |
| Bottom Left | It’s all very sudden, but I know you can do it |
Reason for Kanako wanting to get on the stage?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly on top | The stage will be empty |
| Top Right | We’ve got to fight back |
| Bottom Right | I’ll show them everything you’ve taught me! |
| Directly Beneath Last Clue | I was like a mentor to her |
What transpired after Kanako got on the stage?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly on top | Kanako switched to the spare mic |
| Top Left | Mr. Bito was in the stage wing |
| Bottom Left | The broken main mic |
| Bottom Right | Kanako suddenly collapsed |
Reason for the main mic being broken?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Directly on top | Someone’s been harassing Saya for months |
| Top Right | The cable’s loose so it comes out easily |
| Top Left | Made sure the cables were plugged in |
Now, the Solution Phase will start. It will begin with the Summary as Josui asks questions that you will answer based on your hypotheses. Just go through one set, select ‘Finish Reasoning’ and on to the next.
Who Killed Kanako?
Whoever you pin as the killer will want to challenge your claims. If a player tells incorrectly, you can go again. However, points will be lost for every wrong justification.
Here are the right answers in order:
- The main mic was ruptured by the harasser
- Saya’s coffee had disinfectant according to Kanako
- Kanako had knowledge of the broken mic
- Kanako was clueless about the poisoned needles
- The spare mic was safe believed the killer
- The plan changed after the needles were stuck
- Saya
- Saya poisoned the mic
- The torn dress washers to wear
- A recording
Was Yayoi present at the Scarlet Camellia?
What secret does Yayoi hold?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Top Right | I lost someone because of that detective |
Who was on the wrong side of Yayoi?
| Position according to Red Mystery Tile | Clue |
|---|---|
| Top Left | Makoto Nishimari |
| Top Right | Josui Kusaka |
| Directly Beneath | Ryoei Shijima |
Answer: Yayoi is originally Iyo and took his revenge on Josui.
Last Updated on May 14, 2022
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