Gin likes me?

"Gunshot wounds and torture." He nodded heavily. As the deputy chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, Hattori Heizo knew very well what his old friend wanted to express.

"Where's that guy over there?"

"Both his arms were broken, and there were scars from heavy beatings on his body, but the most fatal injury was the gunshot to the head."

Handing the on-site investigation report in his hand to Hattori Heizo, Toyama Ginjiro spoke in a low voice.

"It's for revenge. Then the body on the sofa."

"Well, after I spread the news of the discovery of the body, I just received an internal email asking me to protect the body and someone will come to claim it later." Nodding slightly, Toyama Ginjiro followed Hattori Heizo's train of thought.

"Where is the email from?"

"...Tokyo, Public Security Bureau."

"Huh." After taking a long breath, Hattori Heizo couldn't help but sigh when he heard the name that he had already guessed.

"It's Tokyo after all."

"Well, is there something I don't know?" Raising his eyebrows and shifting his gaze away from the police officer who was still investigating the scene, Toyama Ginjiro looked curiously at his old friend and boss.

"If possible, this is something I don't want to know." Shaking his head slightly, Hattori Heizo handed the report in his hand to Toyama Ginjiro.

"Just this morning, over in Tokyo, the sky fell."

"...then we."

"We don't have to do anything. Now Tokyo doesn't trust any help or personnel. We just need to ensure the normal work in our area." Waving his hand to interrupt Toyama Ginjiro's words, Hattori Heizo swept his eyes over the corpse that had obviously been cleaned up and dealt with and looked very peaceful, then turned around silently.

"I remember you said that you found the relevant personnel, right?"

"Well, according to our investigation, we found two girls who may be related to this Fuchima Tomoichi, and they have had contact recently."

"where is it?"

"We've found the location, and I've sent people to keep an eye on it. Shall we go over there now?"

"Well, let's go." Nodding slightly, Hattori Heizo took one last look at the layout of the room, and then saw from the side window that the door of Tomoichi Fuchijima's house was also wide open and was being inspected by police officers.

"Ginjiro, after the on-site investigation is completed, let everyone withdraw. The remaining work is not our responsibility."

"Okay, I understand. Do we still need to ask those two girls?"

"Of course, this happened in our jurisdiction after all, so we have an obligation to investigate this matter thoroughly."

. . .

"That's what happened. I've told you everything I know."

Looking at the police who came to her door calmly, Reiko Akiba did not waver at all. She followed Uozuka Saburo's attitude and told him everything about herself.

"So, can you provide some more information about the man who saved you?"

"I don't know much about that person, I'm sorry."

Shaking her head slowly, Reiko Akiba's eyes shifted inconspicuously from the police officer who was recording in front of her to the two men standing at the door smoking.

In the initial questioning, the two separate men were responsible for questioning her and Kinoshita Mianying.

And that squinting, dark-skinned policeman really put a lot of pressure on Reiko Akiba.

"So Uncle Kurosawa asked me to tell the truth. I have made a judgment. I can't lie to them anymore."

Having somewhat understood, Akiba Reiko cooperated more and felt at ease.

Since she couldn't figure things out, she just had to do what Uozuka Saburo asked.

"Heizo, what do you think?"

Noticing the look in Reiko Akiba's eyes, Ginjiro Toyama smiled at her helplessly.

He also didn't expect that one of the two girls he found at the hotel was actually his wife's relative in Tokyo. He had been working overtime at the police station these days and had no idea what was happening at home.

"There's no need to ask about that girl. She doesn't know much. However." Looking at Reiko Akibawa in the room, Hattori Heizo could tell that she was not lying, but he always felt that something was wrong.

"Sort out the records of the inquiry, and then wait a little longer. Someone will probably be here soon."

"After all, he is your relative, so you should take care of him."

226: It’s OK to realize you’re wrong

"Is everything alright over there?"

Holding a takeaway coffee in his hand, Saburo Uozuka sat in the driver's seat of the car, with one hand on the window and the other holding his cell phone, and made a call while waiting for the vodka.

"Of course I'm fine~"

Sitting on the bed with her cell phone in her hand and a smile on her face, Suzuki Ayako did not expect that she would suddenly receive a call from Uozuka Saburo.

You know, ever since Saburo Uozuka came to Osaka to carry out the mission, Suzuki Ayako has been suppressing her desire to contact Saburo Uozuka actively in order not to affect Saburo Uozuka's mission.

She was very clear that before Uozuka Saburo was pulled out of that organization, every mission of Uozuka Saburo would be extremely dangerous.

Although Suzuki Ayako chose to believe in Uozuka Saburo's strength and luck, she would pray for Uozuka Saburo in her heart every day.

Suzuki Ayako, who was reading a book just now, was so surprised when she heard the ringtone of Uozuka Saburo on her mobile phone that she almost screamed out!

"I'm glad you're okay. You and Sonoko should be more careful these days. Ask Mr. Tanaka to prepare more guards when you go to and from school. You can also tell Mr. Suzuki about this. I think he will understand."

Listening to Suzuki Ayako's cheerful voice, Uozuka Saburo's tense mood relaxed a little.

It’s strange to say, but Saburo Uozuka now really feels that when Suzuki Ayako is around him, he always feels relaxed.

Well, it’s second only to the sense of security and comfort that Kurosawa Hotaru brings to me.

"Well, did something happen? When we were having dinner tonight, I also heard my dad say that something seemed to be wrong in Tokyo today." After hearing Saburo Uozuka's caring words, Suzuki Ayako felt happier in her heart, but she also frowned seriously.

Suzuki Ayako would definitely take seriously the fact that Saburo Uozuka took the initiative to contact her during the mission to warn her.

"Well, I can't explain the specifics too clearly. You just need to understand that Tokyo will be very turbulent in the next few days. Although it actually has little to do with you, it's always better to be careful."

"Okay, I understand. I will make arrangements and tell Dad about it tomorrow morning. Please don't worry, Mr. Uozuka."

"Well, it's good for you to know. I will contact you when it is safe."

"Yeah, I see. Is Mr. Uozuka going to get busy?"

"Ah, today may be a sleepless night. It's been a long time since I had such a high-intensity mission." He shook his head with a wry smile. Uozuka Saburo was not lying.

From the time he met Vodka at noon until now, which is already 11 o'clock in the evening, Saburo Uozuka and Vodka have never stopped running.

"It sounds like it must be very hard. When Mr. Uozuka returns to Tokyo, please be sure to contact me. I want to reward Mr. Uozuka well~"

With her eyes flickering slightly, Suzuki Ayako spoke in a brisk tone, expressing the somewhat nervous words in her heart.

She wanted to see if Uozuka Saburo's attitude had changed.

"Okay, then I won't be polite with you. You have to treat me to a big meal when the time comes."

"Okay! I will make Mr. Uozuka very happy with the meal!~" Her eyes narrowed slowly, the joy in her heart could no longer be described in words. After the things she had been worrying about these days were revealed, Suzuki Ayako just felt so relaxed now.

The efforts paid off! Suzuki Ayako was really pleased with Uozuka Saburo's attitude towards her now.

"Well, I'll hang up now. I have to get back to work. Good night, Ayako."

"Well, good night, Mr. Uozuka~ I've been thinking about you~ mua!~"

"This girl." There was a hint of surprise on his face. Hearing the seductive voice of Suzuki Ayako on the phone, Uozuka Saburo shook his head in amusement. He couldn't help but recall the feeling of being kissed by Suzuki Ayako by surprise before.

"You're laughing so lasciviously, are you thinking about women?"

The smile on his face disappeared instantly. Looking at the vodka who walked in from the passenger seat, Saburo Uozuka turned his head with an expressionless expression and drank the coffee in his hand.

"Have you found someone?"

"Don't be so serious. It's not like I don't know your situation. Really." Looking at Uozuka Saburo who was pretending to be reserved with amusement, Vodka felt a little sad in his heart.

He was also someone who witnessed the change in Saburo Uozuka's attitude. No, it should be said that apart from Saburo Uozuka himself, no one understood the change in the relationship between Saburo Uozuka and Suzuki Ayako better than him.

Although he had been joking before, Vodka really didn't expect that Suzuki Ayako would actually take Uozuka Saburo down.

According to Vodka's speculation, Suzuki Ayako's position in Uozuka Saburo's heart may be second only to Kurosawa Hotaru, and she is the only person with whom Uozuka Saburo currently has the concept of the opposite sex.

"Well, no matter how much progress I make, I can't surpass that girl Kurosawa Hotaru."

With a slow sigh, Vodka also restrained his emotions.

Just joke around and relax, there's still a lot of work to do tonight.

"Let's go. If there are no extra gains later, we still have six people to handle it."

"There are still six. This is really exciting news." With a bitter smile on his face, Saburo Uozuka didn't complain much and started the car skillfully.

Although they did not return to Tokyo immediately, their mission was very clear.

Now that the sky of Tokyo has begun to fall, they have to make the collapse faster.

"Come to think of it, Saburo, during the time you were in Osaka, besides the call from that young lady just now, have you contacted anyone else?"

Holding a cigarette in his right hand, Vodka looked at the night scene flowing back through the car window and spoke casually.

"I'm too lazy to say anything about you. As for the other people, Damen did contact me once, but I took the initiative to ask him for information. Does it have any impact?"

"The gate, that shouldn't be a problem, but compared to that side, I think you should be more careful about something else."

Vodka shifted his gaze slightly and fixed his scrutinizing eyes on Uozuka Saburo.

"Although it has been handled very well, your tail is still left, Saburo."

"...Ah, there's nothing we can do about it. Sorry for meddling in other people's business." After a moment's silence, Uozuka Saburo shook his head helplessly.

Faced with Vodka's duties, he had no words of rebuttal or argument.

Because he did get himself into trouble.

"Well, it's good that you realize you were wrong~"

"After all, there is a way to remedy the situation~"

227: I will definitely be the first

"Lianzi, Lianzi, you just performed really well!"

Holding Reiko Akiba's water cup in her hand, Tamae Kinoshita looked at Reiko Akiba walking down the stage with surprise. Although she was not competing, Tamae Kinoshita was more excited than Reiko Akiba who had just received the highest score in the performance.

"Okay, I get it, Mian Ying, don't yell like that."

Looking at her good friend somewhat helplessly, Reiko Akiba was also quite happy in her heart.

Although Reiko Akiba was participating in the competition with the school choir this time, in fact, Reiko Akiba's main event was only in the individual competition.

Although Uozuka Saburo had stepped in to help solve Reiko Akiba's predicament in the choir, Reiko Akiba, who had already seen how difficult it was to interact with people's hearts, chose to give up her position in the choir.

If it weren't necessary to use the names of the choir and the school to register for the competition, Reiko Akiba would not have chosen to go to Osaka with the school this time.

This is also the reason why Kinoshita Menei chose to come with her. After all, if the two little girls are together, there will be some care for each other.

"I am so happy. Before I came here, I was worried about whether what happened yesterday would have any impact on you, Lianzi."

He happily handed the cup of water in his hand to Reiko Akiba to moisten her throat. Kinoshita Menei's excited tone slowed down a little, and he glanced at the surrounding audience seats somewhat unnaturally.

"Mianying, didn't we agree not to talk about this anymore?" With a flicker in her eyes, Akiba Reiko took the cup of water and lowered her voice to scold Kinoshita Mianying.

Yesterday's events have already caused Reiko Akiba a lot of trouble. Reiko Akiba believes that if it weren't for the fact that Tamae Kinoshita knew Ginjiro Toyama, a policeman in Osaka, and if there was no problem with their actions that could be suspected, their interrogation time yesterday might have been extended indefinitely.

At least, from the few words she overheard, Reiko Akiba already understood how curious the police in Osaka were about the identity of Uozuka Saburo.

"Even among police officers, identities have to be kept secret. That's true. It seems to be shown on TV that people who perform undercover or special missions always keep their identities very secret."

After finding a reason for herself in her mind, Reiko Akiba became even more worried about the situation on Uozuka Saburo's side.

After all, even though there had been some speculation about Uozuka Saburo's identity before, seeing Uozuka Saburo kill someone with one's own eyes was another feeling.

"Alright, that's enough. Lianzi, please don't be angry. There is a final in the afternoon. As long as you play well, Lianzi, the first place will definitely be ours!"

She nodded obediently. After yesterday's interrogation, the curiosity and excitement in Kinoshita Mianying's heart had dissipated a lot. Those interrogators who said they wanted to relax but whose expressions were more serious than each other had made Kinoshita Mianying exhausted.

If she didn't have to accompany Reiko Akiba to participate in the competition today, Mianying Kinoshita would have wanted to just stay in the hotel and have a good rest for the whole day without getting out of bed.

"By the way, Reiko, will Uncle Kurosawa come to watch your game today?"

However, the silence did not last for a moment. Kinoshita Menei, who was looking around, could not suppress her curiosity. She came up to Akiba Reiko, who was sitting in the waiting area with her eyes closed, and muttered softly.