Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Masahiro Hanyu did not refuse, after all, it wasn't the first time for the two of them, and holding the celebration here would indeed be more exciting.

It didn't take long, about ten minutes.

Masahiro Hanyu believed that someone might be secretly following or observing them, and that it was not appropriate for the two of them to stay in such a private environment for too long, so they should make a reasonable and quick decision.

Abu Shuilian straightened up from the table and slowly put on her lace panties and long skirt, still feeling unsatisfied.

"Don't worry, Yuzuru-kun, I know I'm not your type. I won't bother you; I'm just infatuated with this feeling, and I can't get enough of it."

Masahiro Hanyu straightened his clothes, saying, "These kinds of things can easily become a trap for both people. It's more appropriate to stay rational and clear-headed in a relationship."

Abu Mizuki blinked. "Don't worry, I'm perfectly clear-headed to say these things. But when we're together, I won't allow anyone else to share the spotlight. Hashimoto Reia can accept Abu Chikako, but I can't."

Masahiro Yuzuru smiled. "I understand what you're thinking, madam. We should leave now."

After returning home, Yuzuru Masahiro opened the wooden box and carefully examined the two wooden figurines. He had heard Izayoi Akizo mention the name "Shinto Ukisei" before.

His intuition told him that this statue must hold some mysterious story. The system's clue was the Chi Ting Human-Faced Stone Statue, but it didn't mention the Shinto Floating Life Statue. Could there be some connection between the two?

He brought the two small statues back, hoping that if he had the chance to meet Kurokawa Taku or Izayoi Akira, he might be able to get some useful clues from them.

Yuzuru took out several letters, which were given to him by Abu Mizurei. They were all letters written by Abu Ruri to her sister.

The letters contained everyday greetings, sisterly inquiries about each other's well-being, and also mentioned some trivial matters in life.

The last letter was written in Heisei 3, which was last year. Masahiro Hanyu opened the letter and read it carefully.

"My dearest Shui Lian sister:

It has been a long time since I last wrote this letter, so I hope you don't worry about the delay in my communication.

During the time I spent alone on the island, the sea breeze blew against the rocks day and night. My accommodation was very close to the beach. During the day, I could hear the ebb and flow of the tide, and at night, I could only hear the sound of the sea and the wind.

Initially, I planned to live a secluded life in seclusion for a long time, but because the Fusheng Society had gone astray, I could no longer ignore the chaos within the society.

The island is quiet, and my mind is calmed as well. Having been isolated from the world for so long, the worries that had been building up in my heart naturally dissipated.

Stepping off the ferry and returning to the city, the hustle and bustle of urban life hits you right in the face. The traffic and people are still lively, but for a moment, you feel uncomfortable.

After much deliberation, I decided to stay at the temple for the time being, residing temporarily in one of its side rooms. This ancient temple is very old, and as dusk falls, the shadows of the stones slant across the stone slabs, creating a scene of quietude that is strangely similar to the rocks and reefs of an island.

The food at the temple was light and simple, and my insomnia completely improved. My physical condition is much better than when I was on the island, so you don't need to worry about my health.

I miss you. I wonder if your life with Yoshihei Okita is going well?

Even if things aren't going well, remember to eat three meals a day on time and avoid staying up too late at night. Tokyo has been experiencing hot and humid weather lately, especially during the rainy season, so take precautions against dampness and take good care of your health.

Having returned from my wanderings on the island, my state of mind has changed considerably. I am no longer fixated on avoiding past grievances. Regarding the Fusheng Association, I already have a plan; I will observe how things unfold.

Human relationships are complex, so be cautious in all matters and don't force yourself to please others. If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact me using the usual methods.

As dusk approaches and the temple bells are about to ring, I will stop writing here. I wish you peace, good fortune, and all your worries gone.

Your older sister, August of the third year of Heisei.

Based on the contents of the letter, Abu Suiren searched all the temples in Tokyo and the surrounding area, but could not find any trace of Abu Ruri.

The letter mentioned their old method of communication, which involved publishing a pre-arranged date in the newspaper "Mainichi Shimbun".

After Abu Shuilian decided to search for her sister, she sent GG messages multiple times, but Abu Liuli did not reply.

After reading the letter repeatedly, Masahiro Hanyu was certain of three things.

First, Abu Ruri has left her secluded island and come to a city, perhaps Tokyo or some other city.

Secondly, in order to change the status quo of the Fusheng Association, Abuluri made a plan and began to implement it.

Thirdly, something must have happened to Abu Ruri, otherwise she would have kept in touch with Abu Mizurei as promised, and would definitely have replied to GG when she saw him.

Abu Mizuki gave Yuzuru Masahiro five letters, each with a different mailing address. Abu Mizuki searched all of these addresses but found no clues.

Masahiro Hanyu noticed a sentence in the letter: "This ancient temple is very old. When dusk falls, the shadows of the stones are cast obliquely on the stone slabs."

Is the stone shadow the shadow of a stone? Or the shadow of a stone statue? Could the human-faced stone statue in the pond mentioned in the third intelligence report be related to this?

To confirm this, we need to find the temple! But without a specific address, finding the temple across the country is really not easy.

Although it's not easy, Abu Shuilian has already sent people to search for her, but there are still no results.

That night, Masahiro Hanyu slept very restlessly, constantly having dreams. He dreamed that the two little statues came to life, and he also dreamed that he was dissected and became one of those living statues.

He was awakened by the nightmare, and when he opened his eyes, it was already daylight.

The wooden box containing the two small figurines was placed on the bedside table. He remembered that the box was open when he went to sleep last night, but it was closed now.

Yuzuru Masahiro was startled. He got up and looked around, but found nothing unusual. Perhaps he had remembered wrong!

At nine o'clock in the morning, he arrived at the Showa Building.

The receptionist, Keiko Miyazawa, led him to the department head's office. In the room, besides Yui Satsuki, there was another person: Officer Yamamoto from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Nishi-Arai Police Station.

As Masahiro Hanyu entered, Officer Yamamoto stood up to greet him, "Hello, Hanyu-kun. Let me reintroduce myself. I am Yamamoto Yuzuru from the First Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department."

Yui Satsuki smiled. "Because of the investigation into the Fusheng Association, Inspector Yamamoto has been transferred back to the Investigation Division."

Masahiro Hanyu suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. Congratulations!"

After they sat down, Yui Satsuki poured Masahiro Hanyu a cup of tea. "This tea was brought by Officer Yamamoto. Please have a taste."

Officer Yamamoto said, "Hanyu-kun, please taste it and tell us your thoughts!"

Yuzuru Masahiro picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and his expression changed. "This is... sacred tea?"

He couldn't be wrong; this was definitely the taste of the Fusheng Society's sacred tea. Sacred tea has aphrodisiac properties, and drinking it here…

"Hanyu-kun is right, this is indeed the sacred tea. But don't worry, there are no aphrodisiacs or hallucinogenic drugs in this tea," Officer Yamamoto explained.

"This tea is called Sado Zairai. It is a unique variety of Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. Due to the unique island climate, the tea has a special minerality and sea breeze aroma. The planting area is very small, so very few people have tasted it."

"The Fusheng Society mixed some kind of medicine into this tea and then made it into the so-called Holy Tea."

Yui Satsuki said, "The Metropolitan Police Department has developed an antidote for the drugs mixed in the sacred tea. When we drink the sacred tea again, we may not be able to control ourselves."

As she spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly as she recalled the kiss in the tea room.

"Is it just a possibility?" Masahiro Hanyu noticed this ambiguous statement.