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No. 001 - Simple Addition [Written]

[It's about time to give this device a go. In neat, legible writing is simply the following:]

5 + 5 + 5 = 550

It appears I have my arithmetic out of sorts. However, it would be a shame to scrap the equation entirely. Can you help me correct it by adding a single straight line?

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Both are technically correct, but the latter is more commendable. Well done. A little line goes a long way, doesn't it?

[Ami switches from written to voice after the answer.]

I never thought about it that way before. It was sort of fun.

[Well then, it would be impolite for him not to return the favor. He tips his hat in courtesy.]

It warms my heart to hear it. Hershel Layton. I'm pleased to meet you.

Ami Mizuno; I'm pleased to meet you, too. It's nice to have someone to do this sort of thing with.

Are the residents here not receptive to puzzles?

It's more like there isn't a lot of time to think about that sort of thing.

[Things in Luceti tend to stay busy, to say the least, between the Malnosso and the drafts and missions and Third Party.]

We'll see about that. Puzzles can be found in the most unexpected places.

[Every time is puzzle time, as far as Layton is concerned.]

If you know quite a few of them, I'd like the chance to try to solve some more.

As you wish. [There is a sound of writing as he jots down the details of the next puzzle.]

In the meantime, I hope it isn't too forward if I ask you to tell me a little bit about yourself.

I'm Ami Mizuno. I'm from Japan, on Earth, in the 21st century in my world. I lived in a different country, America, for awhile, though before coming here.

From Japan to America? That must have been quite a difference.

I became used to it after awhile. It had been my dream to travel and study abroad anyway. I was glad to realize it.

That is good to hear. Too many dreams are left unfulfilled.

[The sound of writing stops and a written message is sent:]

You are well into a multiple choice test when you encounter a question that is illegible. However, all of the answers are clearly visible:

(a) All of the below.
(b) None of the below.
(c) All of the above.
(d) One of the above.
(e) None of the above.
(f) None of the above.

Which is the correct answer?

By logic, it should be E. The others can't become true.

Precisely. You are correct again. [He likes to use that one as extra credit on his tests.]

Teachers have to be careful when constructing their multiple choice tests, or else the students will take advantage of their contradictory choices.

Teachers should construct the test so that it's an effective gauge of the subjects covered in class, and the students' learning.

I couldn't agree more. [He says after sneaking puzzle after puzzle into his classes.]

I was fortunate to have good instructors in school growing up.

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No. 001 - Simple Addition [Written]

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[voice/written] /relief. i wasn't 100% sure and Ami would have gotten it right. glad i did. XD

[voice] knew you could do it!!

[voice] ahaha thanks <3