Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

The eight ladies on one side of the bamboo curtain fell silent at the same time, and the atmosphere in the hot spring became somewhat strange for a moment.

Masahiro Hanyu's words seem to have touched on some taboo!

Given their relationship, Takizawa Reika quickly explained, "Mrs. Shirakawa, Hanyu-kun wanted to send some dessert; he meant well!"

"You are my elder, so please correct me if I am wrong."

Mrs. Shirakawa's tone was devoid of emotion. "Mr. Yuzuru, we understand that he doesn't know."

"Since Takizawa-san asked this, it seems Yuko didn't tell you!"

Reika Takizawa looked puzzled. "Mrs. Shirakawa, I really don't understand."

Sendai Edamame Mochi – this intelligence report indeed contains an important clue!

Masahiro Hanyu approached the bamboo curtain, determined to find out the reason.

"Mrs. Shirakawa, for some reason, the ladies are all unhappy."

Mrs. Shirakawa sat close to the bamboo curtain. She inadvertently stretched her leg out and even bumped into Masahiro Hanyu, but she did not pull it back.

"Ladies, so many years have passed, we should let it go."

"Since Yuzuru-kun didn't mention it, I want to tell him."

Mrs. Miyashita poured herself a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp. "It's time to let go. The reason I separated from Mr. Yamagami was because I wanted to forget what happened back then."

Mrs. Shirakawa's voice was somewhat low, "Mr. Yuzuru, this is what happened."

"Including Yuko, all of us signed with the same company back then."

"We didn't pay attention to the contract terms when we signed the contract. The company asked us to film a film with a sadistic theme, so we couldn't refuse."

She suddenly choked up as she spoke.

Mrs. Miyashita said softly, "Although the rewards are high, the torment is almost unbearable."

"Before each of those shoots, the company would send over Sendai edamame mochi."

"When we see mochi, we know that an inhuman torture is about to begin."

Mrs. Shirakawa stopped sobbing.

"After getting through those painful days, we seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding that we would never eat Sendai edamame mochi again."

"Mr. Yuzuru, what you just said has reminded the ladies of those unbearable days."

Takizawa Reika suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. My mother never mentioned this to me."

Mrs. Shirakawa sighed softly, "Yuko's eye condition was probably caused by being too tightly bound during filming."

"She didn't tell Takizawa-san, probably because she didn't want to recall what happened back then."

It turns out that Sendai edamame mochi was once a nightmare for these women, no wonder they have such feelings.

Could Mrs. Yayoi's departure from home be related to this filming experience?

"Ladies, I'm so sorry, I didn't know about this past event."

"To express my apology, I'll punish myself with three drinks!"

Mrs. Shirakawa hooked her toes underwater and bumped into Masahiro Hanyu.

"Ignorance is no excuse, so there's no need for you to punish yourself, Mr. Yuzuru."

"If you really want to comfort us, then come over to this side of the bamboo curtain and toast each lady!"

Masahiro Yuzuru shifted his body slightly backward; he didn't want to go over there, as he wasn't sure if there were hidden cameras!

Moreover, these women know men too well, and with Takizawa Reika present, if the situation gets out of control, it will be unbearable.

"Mrs. Shirakawa, I said something I shouldn't have. It's best not to go over there and disturb the ladies' mood."

"Takizawa-san, why don't we all raise a toast to the ladies?"

As a couple, Takizawa Reika cooperated, standing up to pour drinks for each of the ladies.

After the two men toasted each other, the ladies gradually calmed down, regained their interest, and started chatting and laughing.

Masahiro Hanyu quietly left the hot spring and was about to put on his bathrobe.

Mrs. Shirakawa swam to the edge of the pond: "Hanyu-kun, the ladies don't mean any harm to you, why are you leaving?"

The ladies all turned to look at him, and Masahiro Hanyu quickly put on his bathrobe.

"I'm so sorry about what happened earlier. I'd like to order a few jugs of sake for the ladies."

This hot spring retreat was on a cost-sharing basis, and according to the agreement, all expenses were borne by Takizawa Reika.

The cost of the sake is naturally not something Masahiro Hanyu will have to pay for.

After leaving the courtyard, Masahiro Hanyu arrived at the front desk of Gokurakuyu Bath.

He ordered several jugs of "Gekikan" sake and asked the waiter to deliver them to Mrs. Shirakawa and the others.

He then did not go to the open-air hot spring, but returned to the "Bamboo" room to rest.

After Takizawa Reika returns, he will take a car back to Tokyo and will not stay here overnight to avoid any uncontrollable events.

Yuzuru Masahiro changed his clothes and sat by the window drinking tea. Not long after, Takizawa Reika pushed open the door and walked in.

The alcohol had given her cheeks a rosy flush, making her even more radiant under the lights.

The buttons at the collar of the bathrobe were undone, revealing glimpses of her ample breasts, which were alluring and shapely.

Reika Takizawa sat down next to Masahiro Hanyu. "Hanyu-kun, were you waiting for me?"

She placed her hand on his lap. "The ladies saw it, and I saw it too. The size is perfect."

Masahiro Hanyu put on a stern face. "You saw that? I put on my bathrobe pretty quickly."

Takizawa Reika said seriously, "Hanyu-kun, I would like to have a formal talk with you."

"Now that we're a couple, you can do whatever you want."

Masahiro Hanyu put down his teacup. "Anything?"

Reika Takizawa nodded solemnly, "Yes!"

"I told you, I rejected you at the NS Building. Now you have the chance to punish me properly."

Reika Takizawa slowly knelt down, hugged Masahiro Hanyu's legs, and looked up at him.

"Hanyu-kun, please give me your orders, I will do whatever you say."

"I just wanted to discuss with you whether we should record our first time together, okay?"

Just as Takizawa Reika was about to bury her head in the water, Hanyu Masahiro stood up.

"Takizawa-san, you still brought a camera?"

Takizawa Reika blinked. "I didn't!"

"Um... I only hired two photographers."

"I really need to be careful of this woman," Masahiro Yuzuru thought, glancing around.

"Where is the photographer? I can't see him."

Takizawa Reika glanced up and then quickly looked away. "Hanyu-kun, it's better if you don't know, otherwise it will feel awkward."

Masahiro Hanyu looked up at the roof and finally realized where the photographer was hiding.

"Takizawa-san, thank you for discussing this with me beforehand, but my answer is no."

"I'm going back to Kyoto by train. Since I have a photographer with me, I'll head out first."

Reika Takizawa grabbed his hand. "I can pay you."

Masahiro Yuzuru shook off her hand. "I told you, it's not allowed."

"I can pay you 50 yen as a reward," Takizawa Reika raised her voice.

Masahiro Yuzuru's heart skipped a beat, but he did not stop.

"One million yen!"

Masahiro Hanyu had already opened the door.

"One million yen!"

Masahiro Hanyu hesitated for a moment; given his current commission rates, 100 million yen was very tempting.

However, he still walked out the door, relieved that the other party did not raise the fee further.

Otherwise... he probably wouldn't have wavered.

After all, having an intelligence system makes being a detective more promising; one should have a long-term vision.

"Takizawa-san, I will complete the request on time."

Reika Takizawa's voice came from the room, "Hanyu-kun, I'll give you time to think it over. I believe you'll agree."

Masahiro Hanyu took a car back to Kyoto, and it was already past 10 p.m. when he arrived at his apartment building.

He looked around but didn't see Mrs. Tanaka, the landlady.

It's really strange that Mrs. Tanaka has disappeared without a trace.

Perhaps the man with the scar on his forehead gave up because the compensation he asked for was too high.

Masahiro Hanyu lay in bed, still pondering this matter.

The night was peaceful; it seemed the neighbors next door made no noise.

The next morning, he was awakened by the noise outside his apartment.

When Masahiro Yuzuru got up, he went to the balcony and looked out of the apartment building. He saw a large crowd gathered in the distance.

He vaguely heard people talking, "Mrs. Tanaka hanged herself!"