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Nancy Drew 23: Shadow at the Water's Edge Hints

What is there to do in my room?

  • 1 of 6: The first time you visit, look for a red folder at the left under the lovely orchid in a vase. You'll find an information sheet about the ryokan that will be helpful.
  • 2 of 6: Next, check out the plastic box with the green lid. That holds information about Nancy's teaching gig, including papers to be graded from the previous day's class.
  • 3 of 6: Finally, turn to face the hall door and open the cupboard on the right to find Nancy's luggage. You'll need two things from this suitcase --
  • 4 of 6: -- the Japanese-English phrasebook, and the FASCA card (with a cheetah on it) for the subway.
  • 5 of 6: Other than that, you only need to come here to sleep.
  • 6 of 6: If you can, that is.