Hiroshi crossed his arms. "Rumors. Whatever was in my head made me realize something. When... my friends and I went to the mansion. I never once asked where the rumor my friend Takeshi heard came from. I just took it for granted it was nonsense."

He looked at Irezumi. "But... Irezumi, did Rust really just plant the rumor about the doctor's house in your head, or did you hear it from somewhere else?"