Holiday Express/Evidence (2024)

Evidence

• Electrical Room
• Suite No.1 - Carol Cookie
• Suite No.2 - Angel Cookie
• Suite No.3 - Royal Bear Jelly
• Suite No.4 - Linzer Cookie
• Suite No.5 - Sparkling Cookie
• Suite No.6 - Vampire Cookie
• Suite No.7 - Old Jolly
• Suite No.8 - Schwarzwälder
• Suite No.9 - Crème Brûlée Cookie
• Suite No.10 - Cheddar Cheese Cookie/Macaroni Cookie
• Kitchen
• Dining Car
• Lounge Car
• Banquet Car

• 16:30-17:00 - Boarding and Checking Tickets
• 17:00-17:10 - Departure
• 17:10-18:00 - Announcement
• 18:00-20:00 - Supper
• 20:00-00:00 - Break Time
• 00:00-01:00 - Tree-Lighting Ceremony

• A complimentary dessert for the passengers of the Holiday Express.
• It's made of ice cream. Better eat it fast before it melts.
• Full of red, juicy berry filling.

• The manuscript Linzer Cookie is working on.
• It contains the finished manuscript, but the envelope is not sealed shut.
• Crème Brûlée Cookie keeps his sheet music in a similar envelope. (Updated in Scene 4-1)

• A notebook used by Linzer Cookie to jot down her thoughts.
• Myriad of possible themes and ideas are scribbled down.
• Linzer Cookie worked hard for the perfect plot twist.

• It has a recorder function, useful for note-taking and journaling.
• There is a recording saying something about switching rooms with Crème Brûlée Cookie, made on Dec 23, 9:15 PM.
  (Updated in Scene 1-4)
• There is a recording containing sounds of Schwarzwälder’s card-writing agony, made on Dec 23rd.
  (Updated in Scene 3-2)

• Victim: Old Jolly
• Location: The Holiday Express, Old Jolly's Suite
• Time of Discovery: 08:00
• Time of Incident: 00:00-01:00 (Updated in Scene 2-2)
• Details: Presumed to have been struck hard from the back with a candy cane. (Updated in Scene 2-2)
• Weapon: Candy Cane at the Crime Scene (Updated in Scene 2-2)

• Old Jolly: They were found collapsed in the middle of the suite.
• Evidence #1: A clock next to Old Jolly. It seemed to have fallen from the table. The time is stopped around 00:20.
• Evidence #2: A book on the table. It reads, "A Piece of Cake! Dessert Science."
• Evidence #3: A thermometer placed inside the suite for checking the temperature.
• Note #1: This clock is almost undamaged and there is not^(sic) strawberry jam on it. Perhaps, it's not the weapon.
• Note #2: This suite is warmer than the others.

• Evidence #1: A candy cane smothered with strawberry jam. It was found next to Old Jolly.
• Evidence #2: Old Jolly's hat... sticky with strawberry jam.
• Evidence #3: Sugar granules next to Old Jolly have hardened and faded.
• Evidence #4: A sack containing Old Jolly's gifts.
• Evidence #5: It's Old Jolly's beard... Was there a physical altercation involved?
• Evidence #6: Gift boxes that were inside the sack. Cookies names are written on the tags.

• It belonged to Old Jolly.
• A book that explains the science behind desserts.
• According to this book, sugar hardens and fades over time.

• It's sticky with Old Jolly's strawberry jam.
• It wasn't Old Jolly's strawberry jam, but the berry filling from the cake. (Updated in Scene 4-6)
• The handle of this candy cane is not worn or scratched... meaning it does not belong to Old Jolly. (Updated in Scene 4-6)

• Name: Vampire Cookie
• Profile: Passenger
  • This Cookie loves juice. He even coveted the fancy grape juice Old Jolly brought.
  • It is true that Vampire Cookie wanted the juice, but he did not steal it. He paid Old Jolly with Coins for a taste.
• 18:00–20:00
  Noticed an odd look on Angel Cookie's face when talking to Old Jolly during supper.
• 20:00–22:00
  After supper, he paired Sparkling Cookie's juice with the dessert.
• 20:00–22:00
  Old Jolly refused to drink it, but the juice was delicious.
• 22:00–0:00
  Drank grape juice while playing cards with other Cookies.
• 0:00–01:00
  Watched the Tree-Lighting Ceremony along with the others in the Dining Car.

• Name: Angel Cookie
• Profile: Passenger
  • A Cookie with a curious expression. Somehow suspicious too...
  • Had a conversation with Old Jolly about flying before supper.
• 20:00–21:00
  Drank the juice prepared by Sparkling Cookie after supper.
• 21:00–22:00
  Practiced flying after.
• 22:00–00:00
  Played cards with the other Cookies in between.
• 22:00–00:00
  While waiting for the Tree-Lighting Ceremony, witnessed Crème Brûlée Cookie and Old Jolly arguing over sheet music.
• 00:00–01:00
  Watched the Tree-Lighting Ceremony along with the others in the Dining Car.

• Name: Carol Cookie
• Profile: Passenger
  • This Cookie loves music and poetry. She was looking forward to the Tree-Lighting ceremony.
  • After supper, she saw Sparkling Cookie dejected from Old Jolly refusing his sparkling juice.
• 20:00-22:00
  She was writing carols in her suite after supper.
• 20:00-22:00
  She was coming up with a poem inspired by the conversation she had with Old Jolly during supper.
• 22:00-00:00
  After, she played cards with Angel Cookie and Vampire Cookie in the Dining Car.
• 22:00-00:00
  She felt bad after witnessing Crème Brûlée Cookie and Old Jolly argue.
• 00:00-01:00
  She wrote a poem about peace, while watching the Tree-Lighting Ceremony.

• Name: Crème Brûlée Cookie
• Profile: Passenger
  • A pianist Cookie. He was rather anxious due to his upcoming performance at the Grand Holiday Concert.
  • Have entered Old Jolly's suite to find his sheet music. Searched until dawn, but it was nowhere to be found. (Updated in Scene 3-5)
• 20:00-21:30
  He practiced in the Banquet Car after supper.
• 21:30-22:00
  After practice, he realized he had lost his sheet music.
• 22:00-00:00
  Focused on practicing the piano after losing his sheet music.
• 00:00-01:00
  He was practicing in the Banquet Car.
• 00:00-01:00
  With everyone else preoccupied, he didn't run into anyone. No one heard him play in the soundproof car.

• Name: Sparkling Cookie
• Profile: Passenger
  • An expert juice-maker Cookie. He offered refreshments to the passengers.
  • He was a little upset when Old Jolly rejected his drink, but felt better knowing they had planned to leave presents for the guests at night.
• 20:00-21:00
  He was in the Dining Car after supper.
• 21:00-22:00
  After dessert, he practiced mixing new drinks for the winter holidays.
• 22:00-00:00
  He played card games with other Cookies and left to watch the ceremony around midnight.
• 00:00-01:00
  He was mixing juice for Cookies in the Dining Car even after the ceremony had ended.
• 00:00-01:00
  Halfway through the ceremony, he heard Royal Bear Jelly push a cart towards the Dining Car.

• Name: Schwarzwälder
• Profile: Passenger
  • His infamous reputation precedes him.
  • Since he's not a Cookie, he leaks cherry jam, not strawberry. (Updated in Scene 3-7)
• 20:00-
  Wrote a holiday card after supper.
• 20:00-
  This card was addressed to Poison Mushroom Cookie.
• 20:00-
  The detectives kept a close-eye on him as he's a well-known villain.
• 20:00-
  The detectives checked if he ever left his suite, and he never did.
• 00:00-01:00
  He heard someone push a cart towards the Dining Car.

• Name: Royal Bear Jelly
• Profile: Conductor of the Holiday Express
  • An avid fan of Linzer Cookie, he seems very interested in her newest work.
  • He seems to have known Linzer Cookie and Crème Brûlée Cookie switched rooms. (Updated in Scene 4-1)
• 20:00-01:00
  He stayed in the electrical room preparing for the Tree-Lighting Ceremony after supper.
• 20:00-01:00
  The lights on the tree required expert control.
• 00:00-01:00
  Cookies attending the ceremony didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.
• 00:00-01:00
  He moved the cart to the Dining Car to have a snack during the ceremony.
• 00:00-01:00
  He witnessed Crème Brûlée Cookie entering Old Jolly's suite right before the ceremony.

• Evidence #1: Crème Brûlée Cookie's envelope containing his sheet music; found tucked beneath the couch on the right side of his suite.
• Evidence #2: Crème Brûlée Cookie's piano cloth was on table. There wasn't a single speck of dirt on it.
• Evidence #3: Crème Brûlée Cookie's glasses were on the table. Nothing stood out.
• Evidence #4: A magazine was found on the couch on the right side of the suite.
• Evidence #5: The suitcase is locked with a passcode. What could it be? Perhaps an important date for Crème Brûlée Cookie...?
• Evidence #6: Crème Brûlée Cookie's books and sheet music, all neat and tidy.

• An envelope containing sheet music Crème Brûlée Cookie will use for the upcoming Grand Holiday Concert. There are some notes written down.
• The envelope resembles the one Linzer Cookie uses for her manuscript. (Updated in Scene 4-1)
• Sheet music for this year's Grand Holiday Concert. Wait, the order is all messed up...! (Updated in Scene 4-1)

• A classical music magazine containing Crème Brûlée Cookie's interview.
• It reads, "Interview with a Genius Rising Star!"
• Crème Brûlée Cookie said his performance for the holiday charity event is most memorable.

• Books and sheet music Crème Brûlée Cookie carries when traveling.
• There is a little note written on the sheet, indicating that this is not one of the pieces Crème Brûlée Cookie was going to perform at the upcoming concert.
• The books and sheet music are organized neatly, a glimpse into Crème Brûlée Cookie's personality.

• Evidence #1: Linzer Cookie's complete works placed on Royal Bear Jelly's bookshelf.
• Evidence #2: A master key that allows one to access all the suites on the train.
• Evidence #3: Royal Bear Jelly's list of passengers on top of the table.
• Evidence #4: A fan letter addressed to Linzer Cookie. It's torn to pieces.
• Evidence #5: It's locked with a passcode. What could Royal Bear Jelly's passcode be...?
• Evidence #6: Royal Bear Jelly's personal belongings inside the drawer.

• Summary: Royal Bear Jelly's cherished collection of Linzer Cookie's work.
• Details: Some books have stickers on them.
• First Book: A book with a sticker. It reads, "And Then There Were No Cookies."
• Second Book: A book with a sticker. It reads, "The PostCookie Always Rings Twice."
• Third Book: A book with a sticker. It reads, "The Sign of the Four Cookies."
• Fourth Book: A book with a sticker. It reads, "The Adventure of Six Cookies."

• A list of passengers carried by the conductor.
• It shows which passenger are staying in which suite.
• Linzer Cookie's suite is circled in red... Perhaps because the conductor is a loyal fan?

• Were in Royal Bear Jelly's drawer.
• Seems to be used for trimming Royal Bear Jelly's mustache.
• It's practically new! Maybe it's a recent purchase.

• Was in Royal Bear Jelly's drawer.
• Wrapper for the Twinkle Lights Remote Controller and its Manual.
• It reads, "Equipped with the latest technology, so you can light up your tree whenever, wherever!"

• Evidence #1: A teapot on the Dining Car table.
• Evidence #2: A room service cart used by Royal Bear Jelly in the night.
• Evidence #3: Sugar for sweetening your tea or any dish, really. This pot is filled to the brim.
• Evidence #4: The menu of yesterday's supper and today's breakfast.
• Note #1: Inside... contains things one should not find in a teapot.
• Note #2: A red curtain that hides the contents of the cart.

• A room service cart used in the kitchen.
• Some sugar can be found behind the curtain.
• After examining the color and size of the sugar granules... It seems to be Old Jolly's.

• A half-melted candy cane found inside the tea strainer.
• It's slowly melting in the hot tea.
• The handle is worn, with scratches.

• Mustache strands found in the tea strainer.
• Seems like it came from the melted candy cane.
• Judging by the length and color, it belongs to Royal Bear Jelly.