"Of course!" said Heiji, then added, "Although it would probably help if I remembered anything about my parents. Can't remember the detective's name, either. Ain't that annoying? But at least I'm starting to remember a little more about the people I used to hang around, I guess."

"Anyway, I don't think anyone'd kidnap a little kid to make him solve puzzles. I don't remember exactly when it took place, but... I was probably about the same age I am now. I was pretty beat up at the time, so it had to be at least a couple months before I ended up here. See, I didn't really have any bruises when I woke up in the elevator..."