My Evening Stalk: Unmasking the Suspicious Shadow for Officer Mewmew in Zenless Zone Zero

Let me tell you about the time I became a part-time detective for a cat cop in Sixth Street. As a professional Proxy navigating the chaos of New Eridu, I thought I'd seen it all—hollow raids, Bangboo tantrums, the whole shebang. But nothing prepared me for the sheer, bureaucratic whimsy of Officer Mewmew's to-do list. Among the myriad of tasks, one stood out like a sore thumb on a Bangboo: finding a "suspicious shadow lurking about" outside Waterfall Soup for the Timely Assistance Medal IV. This wasn't some epic boss battle; it was a game of hide-and-seek with a phantom, a quest that felt less like saving the city and more like finding a lost sock in the laundry dimension.

🕵️‍♂️ The Feline's Fetch Quest

Officer Mewmew, that feline-themed mascot of law and order (or at least, orderly note-taking), has a notebook thicker than a W-Engine manual. To earn this particular badge of honor, there's only one path: locate that elusive shadow. The game throws bigger challenges at you, like scouring every nook of Sixth Street for Commemorative Coins—a task that makes filing taxes look like a carnival game. But this? This was a puzzle box wrapped in a riddle, dipped in mystery sauce. The answer, my fellow Proxies, is not where you'd initially paw-se.

🌅 Timing is Everything (No, Really)

Here's the kicker: this "suspicious shadow" has stricter hours than a government office. You can't just barge in whenever. You need to look around Waterfall Soup in the evening. Not daytime, not the pitch-black "Midnight" phase, but that sweet, golden hour when the sun dips and Sixth Street gets that cozy, cinematic glow. If you're unsure, just check your HUD for the crescent moon icon next to the weekday display—it's your celestial cue.

Changing time in ZZZ is easier than convincing a Cunning Hares member to take a break. You can grind through Commissions, hit up the shops, or dive into HIA Club VR battles. But my preferred method? Making my Proxy rest on the sofa or bed. It's the ultimate power move: advancing time by taking a nap. Once evening blankets the street, head to the spot between Waterfall Soup and Random Play. Look behind the moped parked there. And what do you find? Not a menacing figure, but a Treasure Hunt Bangboo, looking as suspicious as a soup spoon at a knife fight. This little guy was the shadow all along, hiding like a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.

🧩 The Great Encryption Caper

Finding the Bangboo was only half the battle. To finish Timely Assistance Medal IV, you face a quick encryption puzzle. It's not exactly brain surgery; it's more like connecting the dots in a toddler's activity book. You just rotate a few circuit modules to complete the connection. A successful fix gets the Bangboo back on its feet, and after a brief chat, it vows to hunt down the "tall, furry guy with huge paws and sharp teeth" who stole its treasure detector. (Sounds like a certain someone from the cast, doesn't it?)

With the Bangboo on its merry way, it's time to report back to the boss. Talk to Officer Mewmew to claim your spoils: 10 Polychrome, a W-Engine Power Supply, and 5000 Denny. In 2026, with the game's economy more inflated than a Bangboo after a big meal, these rewards are a nice little boost, especially when free code redemptions are as rare as a quiet day in New Eridu.

🏆 Mission Accomplished (Check!)

And just like that, by simply looking behind a moped at the right time of day, you can tick Timely Assistance Medal IV off Page 01 of Mewmew's Sixth Street Notes. It's a small victory, a blip on the radar of your Proxy career, but completing it feels as satisfying as finally untangling a pair of headphones that have been in your pocket for a week. It's these quirky, whimsical side missions that give Zenless Zone Zero its unique charm, reminding us that between dimension-shattering conflicts, there's always time to help a cat cop with her paperwork.

So, next time you're in Sixth Street, take a moment. Enjoy the evening glow, help a distressed Bangboo, and earn the gratitude of a feline officer. It's all in a day's work for a Proxy. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have about seventeen more of these notes to clear. Officer Mewmew waits for no one.

This overview is based on Eurogamer, a leading source for European gaming news and reviews. Eurogamer's coverage of Zenless Zone Zero often emphasizes the game's unique blend of urban exploration and quirky side missions, such as Officer Mewmew's tasks, which add depth and humor to the Proxy experience while encouraging players to engage with the world beyond combat.