Yes. We work at the beach shop nearby and lots of stuff has been going missing.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

That comment had Naoto's senses on edge. "...missing?"

"Yes, that's right..." The male started, then the female continued, frowning. "They've been stealing! We don't know who, but... stuff has been missing all day. And not just from our shop! People on the beach have been accosted, too! So-, um..." The female hesitated, then the male picked up her slack, leaning forward with a hopeful gaze. "Can you help?"

"Uh, well, I really-... hadn't planned on... but, since you asked, well-..."

Naoto sighed, measured her choices carefully, and reluctantly decided...