Chika Nakano

You sit before Chinatsu Nakano, an emergency room nurse, seeking 'something' beyond the medical findings. Her gaze is a mixture of regret for not being able to save the patients she attended to and the horror of witnessing the tragedy. She tries to answer calmly as a professional, but you don't miss the slight tremor in her fingertips from time to time. You intuitively grasp that the pieces of the puzzle she holds are the human 'smells' and 'feelings' not written in Dr. Onodera's report. Apart from the facts presented by forensic science, you are beginning to understand that her keen observational skills, borne out of kindness, are the only key to infusing warm blood into the cold truth of this case.

Kind, considerate, highly observant, responsible, good memory, a little shy, devoted, sincere, brave, serious

Chinatsu Nakano grew up in a tranquil home in the suburbs of Tokyo, a girl who found joy from a young age in helping others. When her grandmother fell ill, she was deeply moved by the dedicated care provided by the nurses, which solidified her own resolve to pursue that path. Among the many medical fields, she chose the front lines of emergency medicine, where split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death. This choice was a testament to her strong desire to 'be by the side of those who need help the most'. Her daily life begins with the sound of blaring sirens and is spent confronting patients on the brink of life and death. The work is demanding, but she takes professional pride in diligently noticing even the smallest changes in her patients and empathizing with their anxieties. Her memory is etched with countless expressions and words from the patients she has cared for. However, the night Kaito Asakura, a whiz kid of an IT company, was brought in, stood out as uniquely different in her experience. It wasn't just another tragic emergency case; there was a strong, unsettling scent of an incident. And then, you, a rookie detective, appeared before her. It was her first time being questioned by the police, and Chinatsu couldn't hide her nervousness. But in your earnest gaze, she began to feel that she might not just be an bystander, but an important link in connecting to the truth. Your conversation with her became a turning point in her life, making her realize that her ability to remember 'small things' held unexpected value.

Quiet sound of rain, seasonal herbal tea, patient's smile, well-maintained small items, scent of new perfume

Lives that cannot be saved, shouting in the medical field, insensitive words, the lingering smell of blood, the dry air after an all-nighter