Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Masahiro Hanyu had been keeping an eye on the woman in the booth opposite him.

The waiter blocked my view for only a few seconds, but the woman disappeared.

Masahiro Yuzuru's heart sank. He had really been discovered; otherwise, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence.

His arm tightened involuntarily as his mood changed.

A slight popping sound rang out as the buttons on Eimi Kuroki's shirt burst open, instantly revealing her deep, white cleavage under the warm light.

Kuroki didn't have time to pay attention to this minor accident; she also noticed that the woman opposite her was gone.

"What happened? She...she just disappeared?"

Masahiro Yuzuru said softly, "Perhaps she went to the restroom!" Of course, this was just a guess.

There is an inconspicuous passageway next to the women's booths that leads to the restrooms and also allows you to leave the lobby.

If the woman deliberately chose to leave at that moment, it indicates that she was also observing them.

But did this woman know them? Masahiro Hanyu was certain he had never met a woman like this before.

"Kuroki-san, go look in the restroom. Be casual, just don't get caught."

When he approached Kuroki Eimi to speak, he noticed that the button on her chest had popped open, and his gaze lingered for a couple of seconds, after all, she was quite pleasing to the eye.

Kuroki noticed Masahiro Hanyu's gaze and didn't button up his shirt.

"Don't worry, I know what to do. Please wait here for me to come back!"

The statement that Masahiro Hanyu would certainly wait for her here is somewhat redundant.

But she didn't know why she said such a useless thing; perhaps it was due to some subconscious emotional influence.

After Eimi Kuroki left, Masahiro Hanyu analyzed the current situation:

He found it quite a coincidence to run into the woman in the photo. He had been skeptical, thinking that Kuroki might not recognize her accurately.

However, the fact that this woman left at such an opportune moment, if not a coincidence, proves that Kuroki's judgment was correct.

Kuroki Eimi returned in a hurry, and after entering the booth, she moved close to Hanyu Masahiro.

"Hanyu-kun, the situation is bad. That woman isn't in the bathroom; she might really have left!"

"I looked at the lobby entrance, but I couldn't find her. Should we go out and look for her?"

Masahiro Yuzuru shook his head slightly. "If she was intentionally avoiding us, it's too late to find her now."

"The fact that this happened means that she knows one of us."

Kuroki looked somewhat doubtful. "Actually, I have a strange feeling. I've seen this woman before, but I can't remember when at all."

Yuzuru Masahiro looked at the empty booth and said, "Is it possible that she secretly followed and observed you when you were dating Aoyama-suke?"

Couple's Nest clubs are absolutely private and do not allow guests to inquire about anything. Otherwise, they can learn about the women from the waiters.

The woman he was following had disappeared, but Masahiro Hanyu wasn't worried. The fact that he could confirm the existence of this suspect was a crucial achievement.

The camera has already taken a picture of the woman; once the film is developed and printed, her appearance will be clear.

Masahiro Hanyu had a hunch that there should be clues about this woman in the Eros Royal Adult Club.

Kuroki Eimi moved closer to him, "Hanyu-kun, what should we do next?"

"Aoyama has still not shown up. That woman might come back. Let's wait a little longer."

Although he said that, Masahiro Hanyu already sensed that this tracking attempt had failed.

On the central stage, a different group of people performed, but the passionate show continued.

The fine wine and food served in the booths were barely touched, and with a beautiful woman beside me, I couldn't let the 8 yen entrance fee go to waste.

Going back to the apartment would just mean sleeping anyway, so I might as well enjoy my time here.

Kuroki Eimi's blouse was still unbuttoned; she seemed to have forgotten.

"Since we have to wait, let me have a few drinks with you, Mr. Yuzuru. I'm very sorry to bother you tonight."

Masahiro Hanyu picked up his glass. "Alright, I wonder how much Kuroki-san can drink?"

Kuroki Eimi blinked. "I'm alright! Just don't let me drink too much, or I'll have to trouble Yuzuru-kun to take me home!"

Her features were exquisite, and she spoke with a submissive and charming manner.

Masahiro Yuzuru recalled the long kiss before entering the house, and Eimi Kuroki didn't seem to be averse to men.

The two of them kept an eye on the booths opposite them, watching the performance and sipping their wine. When the waiter came over, they put on a show of intimacy in perfect unison.

Kuroki Eimi raised her glass more frequently, seemingly preparing to get drunk.

Just then, her pager vibrated; it was Kana Hojo calling.

There was a public telephone outside the clubhouse lobby. Kuroki Eimi got up to return the call and then returned to her booth.

"Hanyu-kun, Kana-nee is waiting for us outside the club. She has something to tell you."

Before the two entered the club, Kana Hojo had already driven away. Her return now must mean something's up.

Eimi Kuroki buttoned up her shirt. "Hanyu-kun, I can't continue drinking with you tonight."

"Once you've completed this task, if you have some free time, Kana and I will treat you to drinks."

Yuzuru Hanyu smiled and nodded, then gently embraced Eimi Kuroki as they left the clubhouse lobby.

Kana Hojo's Toyota was still parked in the same spot, and the two of them got into the car.

"Hanyu-kun, thank you for your hard work." Hojo's tone was respectful.

"I came here specifically to see you. Aoyama has already gone home."

"He seemed a little unhappy, and I smelled a woman's perfume on him."

Yuzuru Masahiro thought for a moment, "The woman that Kuroki-san is following might be the one named Maki."

"Aoyama didn't show up at the club. I suspect that Maki recognized Kuroki-san."

Kana Hojo frowned. "That's possible. This woman might know that Aoyama is dating Eimi."

Masahiro Hanyu nodded. "The fact that Kuroki-san was able to meet that woman suggests that she might live near Hojo-san's house."

Kana Hojo bit her lower lip lightly. "Hanyu-kun, you see? It was Aoyama-suke who caused me to be with Kuroki-san."

"What are your plans for the next stage of the investigation, and what do you need us to do?"

Masahiro Hanyu waved the camera in his hand. "I'll take the film to get it developed. I'll contact Kuroki-san after I confirm the clues."

After he got out of the car, Kana Hojo looked at Eimi Kuroki.

"Yomi, I rushed back specifically for you. You and Yuzuru-kun... nothing happened, right?"

Kuroki Eimi paused, then blushed slightly. "Kana-nee, you know best, I don't like men!"

Masahiro Hanyu took the last subway train back to his apartment in Adachi Ward, and it was already past midnight.

After washing up, he lay in bed when he suddenly heard a "clang" from next door, followed by a woman's soft gasp.

I wonder what this female neighbor is up to now?

The next day, Masahiro Hanyu developed the film.

Because of the distance from which the photo was taken and the dim lighting in the booth, the woman in the photo is not very clear.

He zoomed in on the photo, staring at the woman in it, and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity!