No. 001 - Simple Addition [Written]

[reminded]

[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?

Comments

[materiathief]

No, I have. I just never heard anyone refer to themselves as one.

Yep. Not everyone is lucky here. It's happened to a few other people too.

[reminded]

A force of habit, I'm afraid. Do you find it strange?

[Another point to add to his big book of mysteries.] I should be thankful, then. Not even a puzzle could save me from an earthbound descent. Though I must wonder what factors into the arrivals we make.

[materiathief]

A bit. But strange is normal here.

I think it's random. Some people end up in the lake, in a house, on a bench, or other places.

[reminded]

[Well, at least he isn't out on a bench in the rain.]

I see. Thank you for the information, my friend.

[materiathief]

The name's Yuffie Kisaragi.

[reminded]

Hershel Layton. A pleasure to meet you.

[materiathief]

Same. If you have any questions about this place, instead of puzzles, feel free to ask.

[reminded]

I appreciate the offer. And if you ever have questions about puzzles, I'm always willing to help. Just look for me by my top hat.

[He hasn't seen anyone else with one, anyway.]