Tokyo: Simulation starts from the big sister next door

"Student No. 3, I can tell from your tone that you clearly don't believe me."

"No, I think you're right."

"..."

Just when Xinggong Lin was about to open her mouth to refute, Nakano Aoi's voice came.

"The food will be ready soon, you can wash your hands and get ready to eat."

"it is good."

An Zeliang responded.

He stood up and went to wash his hands, not giving Xinggong Lin a chance to refute.

Xinggong Lin's words were stuck in his throat and he felt uncomfortable all over.

She followed him into the small bathroom.

At this time, An Zeliang said while washing his hands, "On Tamamo-san's birthday, there were not many neighbors visiting her home. It seems that her parents have a great influence on her. No wonder Tamamo-san cherishes her friendship at school so much."

"This is the herd effect. When an individual is influenced, guided or pressured by a group, he or she will doubt and change his or her own opinions, judgments and behaviors, and change in a direction consistent with the majority of the group." Xingmiya Rin seemed to have forgotten the purpose of coming in, and responded to An Zeliang's words.

After responding to this sentence, she was ready to refute.

However, at this moment, there were sudden knocks on the door.

The two looked at each other.

Just as I said no one was visiting, someone came.

Tamamo Yuki trotted out of the kitchen and opened the door.

"Grandpa Watanabe, you're here! Please come in!"

"Xiao Xing, happy birthday. This is the birthday present your grandpa brought you."

"Thank you, Grandpa Watanabe!"

When he heard the conversation at the door, An Zeliang realized that it was Mr. Watanabe.

After Jun'ichi Watanabe entered the entrance hall, he was a little surprised to see so many people in the room. Then he smiled kindly and said with emotion: "Xiao Xing, you finally made friends."

"This is the first time in all these years that Grandpa has seen so many friends come to celebrate your birthday with you."

"Yes, they are all my best friends!" Tamamo Yuki glanced at Nakano Aoi who was busy in the kitchen, and Hoshimiya Rin and Anze Ryo who had just washed their hands, with a happy smile on her face.

"Grandpa Watanabe, please sit down for a moment. The food will be ready soon."

"it is good."

Tamamo Yuki went to the kitchen and continued to work.

As if she had known that Grandpa Watanabe would come, Tamamo Yuki had specially prepared an extra set of bowls and chopsticks.

From Hoshimiya Rin, Anze Liang learned that Jun'ichi Watanabe would come to see Tamamo Yuki every year on this day, and he was the only neighbor who came to see Tamamo Yuki.

And every year he would bring expensive gifts.

"What a nice guy..."

An Zeliang's eyes flickered slightly when he looked at Jun'ichi Watanabe, and his thoughts began to drift.

"Mr. Anze, how is the recent case going? Do you need any help?" Jun'ichi Watanabe also saw Anze Liang and asked with a gentle smile.

He is a very kind old man. He makes people feel friendly and amiable when talking to him.

But now... An Zeliang thought of his analysis and reasoning about the murderer with Sister Chizuru yesterday.

If the killer really had a special interest in Tamamo Yuki, he would have come to her house today on her birthday.

According to this reasoning, apart from everyone in the school club, only Junichi Watanabe came to the house today, so he is a big suspect...

An Zeliang also began to have some doubts about Jun'ichi Watanabe and felt that he should test this kind and gentle old man.

"At the moment, I have some clues. Perhaps it won't be long before I can confirm the identity of the murderer." An Zeliang responded with a smile, observing the changes in Watanabe Jun'ichi's expression.

Jun'ichi Watanabe did not show any abnormal expression, but nodded slightly and reminded him seriously: "If you have any clues, remember to report them to the police. The police will definitely make good use of the clues you found."

He didn't even ask what the clue was.

"You don't even ask me if I found any clues?" An Zeliang continued to test. He felt that Watanabe Jun'ichi's reaction was indeed strange.

If he was really concerned about the murderer and was still thinking about catching the murderer and confirming his identity even after retirement, why wouldn't he ask me what the clues were?

Here comes the doubt!

Facing An Zeliang's question, Jun'ichi Watanabe sighed slightly, as if he was willing but unable to respond: "Because I have also experienced your stage, full of vigor and enthusiasm... When I reported the clues I found again and again, it turned out that they were all false information deliberately left by the murderer, as if to mock me and the police. That guy is really too smart."

"Alas, I have retired and my health is getting worse day by day, so I am ready to stop tracking."

Junichi Watanabe sighed and continued, "Although I also want to track him down with you, I feel that I really can't bear to have my hopes dashed again."

"So...all I can do is wish you good luck and pray for you silently."

Jun'ichi Watanabe said in a heavy tone.

It's the feeling of experiencing countless desperate tones.

"Pray for me?"

An Zeliang showed a slightly puzzled expression.

Junichi Watanabe sighed and responded, "Tracking all serial killers is not a safe thing. You know, although it may be inappropriate to say this, they are indeed hunters at the top of the food chain in human society... When confronting a character like a serial killer, you will inevitably take the risk of becoming prey."

"Kid, you have to protect yourself first and pay attention to your own safety before you can hope to catch that murderer."

Jun'ichi Watanabe seemed concerned about An Zeliang's safety.

"Yes, killing is a horrible thing for us, but for them...it is their right to be different."

An Zeliang nodded silently.

"Yeah, Rights, your description is very apt."

Junichi Watanabe replied with a smile.

"So, kid, when you investigate a murder case, you are dancing with death, so you must be more careful."

The last sentence is like an inexplicable reminder.

but.

An Zeliang, however, had some different feelings.

The feeling of speculation in my heart became stronger.

Xing Gonglin looked at Jun'ichi Watanabe calmly, as if thinking about something.

An Zeliang thought for a while and asked, "Mr. Watanabe, you have been tracking the murderer for your whole life. Isn't that also dancing with death for your whole life? Maybe I can be as lucky as you, or maybe the murderer will just sneer at my investigation."

"Yeah, too."

Jun'ichi Watanabe touched a ring on the back of his hand and nodded.

"The food is ready."

At this moment.

Aoi Nakano came out of the kitchen carrying dishes.

Tamamo Yuki followed closely and came out with the dishes.

"The food tonight is so rich." Jun'ichi Watanabe exclaimed.

After all the food was served.

An Zeliang also placed the cake in the middle of the table.

"Thank you, Anze-san."

Tamamo Yuki looked at An Zeliang with emotion.

This was the first time she received a birthday cake from a friend.

"It's okay, you can start making a wish now." An Zeliang smiled gently.

Tamamo Yuki nodded with emotion, then lit the candles, closed her eyes and began to make a wish.

After a while, Tamamo Yuki opened her eyes and blew out the candle.

then.

She looked at everyone and said seriously: "Nakano-san, Anze-san, Hoshimiya-san...thank you."

"Today is my happiest day... Thank you so much for spending my birthday with me."

Tamamo Yuki didn't say anything sentimental, but just expressed her gratitude sincerely. Everyone was moved and responded to Tamamo's sincerity.

Then, Yuki Tamamo looked at Jun'ichi Watanabe and thanked him again earnestly: "Grandpa Watanabe, you have always taken care of me as if I were your own child. I will always remember you. Thank you, Grandpa Watanabe!"

"This is what I should do, and I want to make up for what I owe you."

Jun'ichi Watanabe's smile is very kind.

"Next year, next year you will be an adult, Xiao Xing, and then I will give you a very, very special gift."

Hearing this, An Zeliang couldn't help but look over.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 87 85: Waiting for the fish to take the bait

"いただきます!"

After Tamamo Yuki made her wish, everyone started to enjoy today's birthday dinner.

While An Zeliang was eating, he was thinking about the meaning of what Watanabe Jun'ichi had just said.

Next year, when Tamamo Yukichi turns 18, he wants to give her a very special gift...

This sentence increased An Zeliang's suspicion of him.

Looking back on the several meetings with Jun'ichi Watanabe, I feel that there are many doubts. Before, I never doubted him because I always thought he was a good and kind person.

Now that I think about it carefully, Jun'ichi Watanabe's description of the murderer does not sound like that of a person who hates evil. Instead, it seems more like he is admiring the murderer.

This is obviously inconsistent with his indignation expressed in the media and his actions such as rescuing the families of the victims.

How can a person who is tracking a criminal admire the criminal? Or even constantly praise the criminal's cruel methods? Such a mentality and behavior are very wrong, and it is not in line with the behavior of a normal person who hates criminals.

Was he assimilated by the murderer?

Or...some other reason.

As An Zeliang was thinking, he became more wary of the kind old man Jun'ichi Watanabe.

In any case, he can be listed as one of the most suspicious persons.

While chatting, we finished our dinner.

then.

The three daughters of Tamamo Yuki began to clear the table.

Ryo Yasuzawa and Jun'ichi Watanabe also wanted to help, but were stopped by Tamamo Yuki.

"Grandpa Watanabe, Anze-san, you guys take a rest first, leave this matter to me."

Yuki Tamamo said as she picked up the dishes on the table and walked into the kitchen.

Aoi Nakano was running water to wash dishes, and Rin Hoshimiya was standing beside her. She seemed to want to help, but she was obviously unfamiliar with the kitchen, as she had never been in the kitchen before.

Tamamo Yuki wanted everyone to rest so she could be alone. But Nakano Aoi was very gentle and took care of Tamamo Yuki like an older sister or even a mother.

"Mother Aoi is really omnipotent." An Zeliang sighed.

Aoi Nakano can cook, clean the room, do housework, and take care of people. Is this because she inherited her wife's virtue?

No, Aoi is not the wife's daughter, how can it be hereditary...

"Mr. Anze, do you mind if I go out for a cigarette?" asked Jun'ichi Watanabe.

"Don't mind, I'll go out with you."

"An Ze is such a sensible and good kid."