Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Puzzle 027: A Dramatic Farewell

Original diagram for Puzzle 027: A Dramatic Farewell

Spot the one unrealistic detail in a picture of a tearful goodbye at a train window.

Chapter
Chapter 2
Location
Station Platform
Picarats
20 picarats
Type
Circle Answer
Region
Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Hint 1

The people are fine. Look at the train.

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Hint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 2

Think about how train windows actually open.

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Hint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 3

Follow the open window's frame. Where would it have to go?

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Answer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Answer

The answer is the open window: its frame would have to go through the train's roof.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

The man's window is shown swung open in a way that's impossible. To open like that, the top of the frame would have to pass through the train's roof. Real train windows slide down or only partly open.

Circle the **top of the open window**.

About this puzzle

A man and a woman say a tearful goodbye at a train station. Somewhere in the picture is one detail that couldn’t happen in real life. Circle it.

Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5 or Nintendo. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 027, A Dramatic Farewell, in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box?

The answer is the open window: its frame would have to go through the train's roof.

Where do you find Puzzle 027 in Diabolical Box?

Puzzle 027 appears in Chapter 2, in the Station Platform area.

How many picarats is Diabolical Box Puzzle 027 worth?

20 picarats.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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