Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Chapter 128 President Satsuki's Clear Stance

"Yes, this type of aphrodisiac hallucinogenic drug has never appeared in our country before, so countermeasures against this drug can only be developed gradually, and there is still uncertainty," Officer Yamamoto explained from the side.

Yuzuru Masahiro unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Since he was going to continue playing the role of a couple with Satsuki Yui, he didn't actually want there to be an antidote specifically for the Holy Tea.

Officer Yamamoto continued, "I'm here mainly to discuss the next steps of the investigation with you two."

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"There are two main directions: First, Mr. Yuzuru needs to work hard to enter the core of the Fusei Society so that he can learn more about the society's internal affairs and thus obtain evidence of Chairman Kurokawa Tsuki's crimes. With Abu Mizurei's help, it has become easier than expected."

"Secondly, we should develop Yonemura Nako as another inside agent for you in the Fusheng Association, so that you can learn as much as possible about the basic situation of the Fusheng Association and collect enough evidence to conduct a public investigation and trial of the Fusheng Association."

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Yui Satsuki said, "In order for Yuzuru-kun to gain the trust of the Fusei Association as soon as possible, and to follow Inoue Kazuhiko's arrangement, I, Nagasawa Mio, will once again accept your, Yamamoto Ryuji's, feelings and agree to officially date you and become your official girlfriend."

Officer Yamamoto looked at Masahiro Hanyu and said, "Actually, Ryuji Yamamoto is a name I used before. Back then, in order to investigate a case, I used the name Ryuji Yamamoto to join the Nagasawa Construction Department. It was because of that case that I left the investigation department, and—"

Yui Satsuki interrupted him, "Officer Yamamoto, let's not talk about the past."

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Officer Yamamoto nodded slightly: "Yes, let's look forward."

Masahiro Hanyu didn't care about secrets he shouldn't know; what he cared about now was how to complete the investigation department's and Abu Mizure's requests and earn his commission.

After careful discussion and deliberation, the three of them paged Inoue Kazuhiko.

Not long after, Inoue Kazuhiko called back, "Mr. Yamamoto, I'm so glad to finally get your call. Did you go to see Masato Kamishiro? Did you make any progress?"

Masahiro Hanyu said, "I wanted to talk to Mr. Inoue about this. I went to see Okubo's mother with Ms. Mio. As a result, Ms. Mio and I are now officially dating, and she has agreed to be my girlfriend."

Inoue Kazuhiko's laughter rang out, "Excellent! So, Mr. Yamamoto, when do you plan to bring Miss Mio for the sacred tea?"

Yuzuru hesitated for a moment, "I have a request. If Ms. Mio joins the Fusheng Association, no matter what happens in the future, she can only be my exclusive volunteer and provide services for me alone."

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Inoue Kazuhiko hesitated for a moment, "Well, I would certainly agree, but I need to consult with higher-ups and get a clear answer from them."

Masahiro Hanyu sounded rather unhappy. "In that case, I'll wait for the higher-ups' reply before deciding on the next steps."

Inoue Kazuhiko quickly said, "Alright, if Miss Mio joins the Fuseikai, I can process her a special volunteer qualification. That way, even if Miss Mio has other ideas in the future, she can only serve you, Mr. Yamamoto, in the Fuseikai."

"You know, I only have one spot for this kind of thing each year, so I gave it to Ms. Mio."

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Yuzuru Masahiro said solemnly, "I can only agree if Mr. Inoue is completely certain. Otherwise, I cannot allow Ms. Mio to join the Fusei Association. Even if I have to accept the association's punishment, I will still resist."

Kazuhiko Inoue readily replied, "Mr. Yamamoto, you can rest assured, because I have the exclusive female volunteer badge and certificate right here."

Masahiro Hanyu thought for a moment, "Alright then, I'll take Ms. Mio to the tea house next Sunday."

After hanging up with Inoue Kazuhiko, Hanyu Masahiro paged Yonemura Nako. He waited a while, but received no return call.

In this situation, Naoko Yonemura is probably working at the Fuseikai (a local organization) and it's inconvenient for her to return the call. She'll call back when she's less busy; she knows the apartment's phone number.

A top male host in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district is Kurokawa Tsuki's deceased ex-boyfriend. A deceased ex-boyfriend of Abu Ruri is also a top male host in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, and a former girlfriend of Abu Ruri is a deceased top female hostess.

Masahiro Hanyu recounted all three pieces of information, saying he obtained them from Mizuki Abu.

Because there were no specific times or locations, they could only identify all the male hosts and female escorts who had died in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. This wasn't particularly difficult for the investigation department.

Once we have a detailed list, we can then investigate further based on other information to potentially identify the specific person. As for other details, we'll need Masahiro Hanyu to find them gradually after he joins the Fusei Society.

Kurokawa Tsuki will participate in the Fusei Society's Best Female Volunteer Selection Contest. Hanyu Masahiro did not mention this information; he wanted to learn more from Yonemura Nako before telling her.

After determining how to conduct the investigation, Officer Yamamoto had other matters to attend to and took his leave.

Yui Satsuki and Masahiro Hanyu discussed and agreed on the specific process of their reconciliation, including all the details. This way, if Kazuhiko Inoue asked about it later, their stories would be consistent.

As Masahiro Hanyu was about to leave the office, Yui Satsuki said, "Yamamoto-kun, if Nako Yonemura wants to develop a further relationship with you, you can't do it in private."

Yuzuru Masahiro was taken aback. "Ms. Mio, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

The two usually address each other as Yamamoto Ryuji and Nagasawa Mio to avoid giving themselves away in a moment of panic. Abu Mizure has already realized this and absolutely cannot let Inoue Kazuhiko find out, or all their efforts will be in vain.

Yui Satsuki said, "I can tell that Naoko Yonemura has a crush on Yamamoto-kun. She will definitely ask you to meet in private. The meeting place will probably be at each other's homes, and something is bound to happen."

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"If it happens and Inoue Kazuhiko isn't informed, he will inevitably stop trusting Nako-san once he finds out, thus reducing her effectiveness as an inside agent. Therefore, I must remind Yamamoto-kun."

"Actually, sometimes, when men and women are very close but not quite there yet, it's easier for them to develop feelings of happiness and attachment. I hope that you and Naoko don't develop that kind of intimate relationship."

Satsuki Yui rarely brought up the topic of Yonemura Nako before, but today she made a very formal statement about her stance.

Masahiro Hanyu had his own thoughts on this matter. However, he still nodded, "Okay, I understand."

This answer didn't actually provide a clear and definite reply. What he should do after knowing the answer is still up to him to decide.

The investigation into the Fusheng Association, whether by Yui Satsuki or the investigation department, was deemed not something that could be accomplished overnight; it could not be rushed and needed to be done slowly. As a result, Masahiro Hanyu's work pace suddenly slowed down.

He idly sat at his workstation until it was time to leave, then went to dinner with Yui Satsuki to let the Fusheng Association know that the two had reconciled before he took a car home.

When he arrived at the apartment building, he received a page from Naoko Yonemura. He used a public phone downstairs to call her back to avoid being overheard by the investigation department.

Naoko Yonemura's voice was gentle. "Mr. Yamamoto, I'm sorry, I didn't want to talk to you on the phone in front of Kazuhiko Inoue, so I called back."

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Masahiro Hanyu said calmly, "I guessed it. There are some things I want to talk to you about in person."

"Okay, me too." Naoko Yonemura said excitedly, "Should we meet at your place or at mine?"

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No matter whose house she goes to, it's an implication that she's breaking down that barrier in their relationship. By asking this question, Yonemura Naoko only gave the choice of location and environment, making it impossible for the other person to refuse.

But with Yui Satsuki's words still ringing in his ears, Masahiro Yuzuru thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Nako-san's house!"

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