Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 24, sense of security!

Kabukicho in Shinjuku is one of the entertainment centers of Tokyo. Cinemas, arcades, bars, etc. are crowded from late night to dawn, making it a typical city that never sleeps.

Kabukicho is located in the heart of Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, and is divided into 1-chome and 2-chome, which are the first and second streets. It is close to the transportation hub Shinjuku Station and is a fun street with restaurants, amusement facilities and cinemas. The Shinjuku District Government is located in Kabukicho 1-chome.

Before the war, this was one of the educational centers of Tokyo. After the war, due to the transformation and entertainment needs of the United States, Kabukicho gradually became an entertainment center. Foreign investment and a large number of new construction by overseas Chinese became the main force of the revitalization, so this place became the first area to be revived after the war. Various erotic transactions have given it a different color. This tiny place of only 0.35 square kilometers has become a world-famous erotic (harmonious) place, the largest red-light district in Asia, with more than 5000 hotels, chat shops, blind date shops, love hotels, pinball casinos and other shops.

During its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, Kabukicho had more than 60 gangs and thousands of gang members operating regularly here. However, the former glory is gone. Now, the gangs, which have been repeatedly cracked down by the Metropolitan Police Department, are gradually disappearing. The local area has gradually turned to pure commercial activities, but the shadow of gangs can still be seen in many business premises.

"According to intelligence, the host club that Ms. Yamada frequently visits is called 'KJDZ'. This is not the first time that an incident has occurred in this club. It is said that there are several male hosts there who are very popular and have attracted many women who pay tribute to them if they have money. As a result, they have incurred huge debts and have unknowingly owed millions of dollars. There were even gang members who went to the countryside to collect debts."

In the car, Ikeda Erena held the steering wheel and said to Uesugi Soxue in the passenger seat with hatred: "Ms. Yamada Aika admitted during the interrogation that she had spent a lot of money, but she resolutely denied that she had anything to do with the club."

"Yeah, I can guess." Uesugi Sosetsu was sitting in the passenger seat, flipping through the police information given by Ikeda Erena. Unlike Ikeda Erena, Uesugi Sosetsu's expression was calm and without any emotional fluctuations: "Your police station should have investigated the club, but the specific bills involve personal privacy and cannot be reviewed, and Shinjuku District is not under the management of Otsuka Police Station, so the clues are cut off here. Inspector Tanaka's statement means that this is the end."

"Yeah." Ikeda Erena responded softly. Her pretty face looked "fierce". Different from the soft appearance of traditional Japanese women, the deep contours of the face of the tall mixed-race beauty made her sharp. "I... can't tolerate it! Uesugi-san, there are women who are forced to fall to their deaths, but the club is still open. What are we police officers for?"

Uesugi Sosetsu shook his head upon hearing this: "Ms. Ikeda, you are a police officer, not a gang member. You cannot make a preconceived judgment... You are not the Eighth Guard of the Devil."

"Oni no Hachibei, who is that?" Ikeda Erena found herself very comfortable talking to Uesugi Sosetsu. This normal man spoke in a humorous and appropriate manner, and she couldn't help but say a few more words.

"You, a policeman, don't even know the story of Demon Hachibei...that's Hiratsuka Hachibei, a famous legend in the police force decades ago." Uesugi Sosetsu casually said a few words about Hiratsuka Hachibei's story.

Hiratsuka Hachibei was a famous frontline policeman in post-war Japan, known for his extremely high crime-solving and arrest rates. It was said that there was no case he could not solve, and he was a famous police star in Japan. Countless difficult and complicated cases were solved in his hands. Hachibei's life creed was "no promotion, no compromise, no obedience (to superiors)." He personally solved more than 97 homicide cases alone, and was commended times by the Metropolitan Police Department in his lifetime. He was known as the "God of Police" and the "Invincible Hachibei."

However, this guy is also full of evil. The reason why he was nicknamed "Demon Hachibei" is because he particularly likes to torture suspects and use the "big memory recovery technique" on suspects (that is, to help you figure out how to commit the crime and then "restore" your memory), likes to repeatedly induce confessions to directly convict, and likes to conceal evidence at the scene and not share clues.

Therefore, it is very questionable as to which of the more than one hundred murder cases this guy solved were truly solved and which ones were just finding suitable scapegoats.

"We won't know the specific situation until we go and see it. Besides, you came to see me without telling Tanaka and the others, right?"

"Well... I think it's useless to say it. Those people will never agree." Ikeda Erina felt angry when she talked about her colleagues.

Every police officer in the criminal justice department automatically stood five steps away from her, never looked at her, and if they could hear her clearly, they would keep their distance in an absolutely appropriate and polite tone. If they couldn't hear her clearly, they would pretend not to hear and firmly reject any suggestions she made.

She really had no other choice, so she came to Uesugi Sosetsu for help.

"So we are accomplices." Uesugi Sosetsu nodded slightly and said with a smile: "You don't have to treat me as your other police colleagues. I know what you mean. You think that this kind of industry of selling one's body is inherently abnormal, right?"

"Isn't it?" Ikeda Erina's beautiful eyes narrowed, and a flame flashed in her brown eyes: "Do you want to speak for these people?"

"Of course not. I just want to say that there are many ways to sell your body, not just this one." Uesugi Muneyuki ignored the sting in Ikeda's words and said kindly, "Are construction workers carrying bricks at the construction site selling their bodies? Are chefs sweating in front of the stove selling their bodies? Are people handing out flyers on the street selling their bodies? I am a forensic doctor, performing autopsies and running around all day, am I not also selling my body? Think about it, as a criminal police officer doing detective work, arresting people and patrolling, aren't you also selling your body?"

"Artists singing and dancing on stage are selling their bodies, employees serving tea and water in the company are selling their bodies, and live broadcasts on the Internet are playing games and chatting in front of the camera. In essence, they are all selling their bodies. A person is free to work in any industry. Although I don't recommend working in the sex industry, the profession of male PR is not illegal. You can't just presume guilt, right?"

"Hmm..." Ikeda always felt that there seemed to be something wrong with what Uesugi Sosetsu said, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that there was nothing wrong. His head was foggy and he couldn't explain it clearly, but unlike ordinary girls, the tall beauty was unwilling to admit defeat like this and could only remain silent.

"Actually, Mr. Tanaka recommended me to be a male host, saying that I could earn at least one million a month. I was tempted, but unfortunately I just couldn't get over it in my heart." Uesugi Sosetsu said playfully.

"That guy Tanaka! He's such a rubbish!" Ikeda Erena gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, and in her heart she had already sentenced her greasy boss Lao Deng to death.

It's so hard to find a normal man, but this guy Tanaka actually recommended him to be a gigolo?

How could he give such a scumbag suggestion to Uesugi with such a dignified manner?
"So the real key is whether the male PR instigated Ms. Kurosawa's death and whether the murder method was directed by the male PR. If so, then he must be severely punished. If not, then he can't escape our punishment even though he enjoyed Ms. Yamada's confession! This is why I came with you!" Uesugi Muneyuki said seriously: "We have the same position, right?"

"Yeah." Ikeda Erina agreed softly and nodded silently, ripples appearing in her heart.

We are accomplices.

She originally hated men, but she felt that it was barely acceptable to be with this man. She felt comfortable talking to him. He knew a lot, and he and she had the same stance - get to the bottom of it!
With this thought in mind, Ikeda Erena found that she could barely communicate with Uesugi Sosetsu, and could also tolerate his occasional glances.

Being with him, I feel safe!
But Uesugi Sosetsu couldn't help but turn his head.

Even with the most conservative outfit and the most serious expression, this policewoman cannot conceal the vitality and charm that emanates from her skin and suit, making it impossible to take your eyes off her. Unlike traditional Japanese women who are reserved and reserved, mixed-race women are born with a natural charm that she may not even be aware of.

Uesugi Sosetsu thought that it was no wonder that her superiors kept trying to make advances on her. As they spent more time together, Ikeda would inadvertently show her unique openness. Perhaps influenced by her bloodline, her gestures and eyes were more charming and unrestrained than traditional Japanese women. In Japanese culture and traditional views, actively showing one's charm is a signal of openness, indicating that she is willing to have further contact.

In fact, it is not the case at all. She is just a normal woman with a normal European and American personality who cannot fit in with the Japanese environment.

It didn't take too long to get to Kabukicho in Shinjuku District. As the two got off the bus, under a sea of neon signs, gorgeous and magical lights and shadows enveloped every corner of sight. Here, everyone was dressed in fancy clothes. Here, the hidden desires of mankind were infinitely magnified, and the conservative coat was taken off. The world was fancy, exaggerated, and chaotic. The night was brightly lit with traffic and crowds surging, and sin was hidden in it.

It can be said that Ikeda Erena's standard women's office suit and trousers and Uesugi Sosetsu's standard hospital business suit are out of place, but in the chaotic environment of Kabukicho, they actually look like a couple's outfit.

"On this street, there are only people who exploit and those who are exploited." Uesugi Munen put his hands in his pockets: "Everyone on this street is shining, isn't it?"

"...Let's finish it quickly." Ikeda Erena's 1.7-meter tall stature was particularly conspicuous on the street. She had only taken a few steps when someone holding a camera stopped her and asked her if she wanted to participate in the audition. Naturally, Ikeda refused.

It's normal for a tall beauty to be spotted by a scout, but it's hard to say what kind of audition she will participate in.

Some people from Uesugi Sosetsu also tried to come up and talk to him, but under the blessing of Aizen Myo-o's Dharma image, there was a magical power in his eyes. Many people tried to approach him, but retreated in embarrassment before his eyes.

There were several blond handsome men standing at the entrance of the "KJDZ" club. They were tall and well-dressed and were soliciting customers. Originally, the combination of Uesugi and Ikeda was not their target. However, seeing the two of them coming, the leader had to take the initiative to greet them: "Welcome!"

"That's him. He's the one performing today." Ikeda whispered, "Takigawa Tsubasa, the club's most popular gigolo."

"Very good." Uesugi Sosetsu whispered, "I'll ask, you go to the front desk and show your police ID."

"Okay." As soon as Ikeda left, Uesugi Sosetsu said to the slender male PR in front of him with long golden hair and a suit with lace patterns and shiny scales, "Ms. Kurosawa actually introduced her niece to you. You really have no taste at all. The five champagne towers and two bottles of Royal Salute she opened for you were really wasted."

"Huh?!" The male PR Takigawa Tsubasa was stunned and quickly lowered his head: "I don't know what you are talking about."

"Hmph, then I'll tell you something you know." Uesugi Munen whispered in his ear, "She took you out twice before, and gave you money privately on your days off, bypassing the club. Mr. Tsubasa, you don't want the club to know about your behavior, do you?"

"You...how do you know?!"

"So I'm going to ask you a few questions and you must answer them carefully." Uesugi Sosetsu raised his eyebrows and indicated that we could go in.

Five minutes later, the table in the bright club room was filled with drinks, fruits and snacks. The charming rotating lights cast colorful shadows. On the soft sofa, Uesugi Soyuki and Ikeda Erena sat on one side, and the male host Takigawa Tsubasa sat on the other side. Unlike before, the male host, who always had high emotional intelligence, strong self-confidence and eloquence, lowered his head unnaturally in front of Uesugi Soyuki. Coupled with Uesugi Soyuki's high looks and cold temperament, it was even difficult to tell who was the gigolo.

There was already a noble lady named Sosetsu Uesugi at the front desk serving drinks.

"What a good candidate, Mr. Tsubasa." Uesugi Sosetsu whispered, "How many times did Ms. Yamada open a champagne tower for you?"

"Just once." The male PR was extremely nervous: "What's wrong?"

"I have to ask you that." Uesugi Sosetsu whispered again, "Who kept telling Ms. Yamada that 'other ladies opened champagne towers for me', and who told Ms. Yamada that 'I still need 150 million in sales this month' to become an executive?"

"What are you talking about? I never forced her to do this for me. We always did it voluntarily!" Takigawa Tsubasa's back was soaked with sweat due to nervousness. The male PR man didn't know how Uesugi Sosetsu knew all this.

It is because of the unknown that we feel fear.

"Mr. Takigawa, please tell the truth, you..." Ikeda Erena's long legs were tightly closed under her trousers, and the tall beauty looked at the male public relations officer with both disgust and expectation.

Uesugi Sosetsu interrupted Ikeda Erena's question and signaled with his eyes that he should speak first. Wasn't this agreed upon?

Ikeda Erena's eyes flashed, and she shut up obediently.

However, her question has already made Takigawa Tsubasa alert: "I don't understand what you are talking about. If you want to accompany me for drinks, I will accompany you. If you don't plan to drink anything, I have other guests to entertain."

"A chin puppy told me." Uesugi Sosetsu asked.

"What? Who?!" As expected, Takigawa Tsubasa shook his head instinctively: "Please don't try to induce a confession like this again, sir. I really don't know anything about Ms. Yamada. I have to excuse myself."

Sosetsu Uesugi and Erena Ikeda came out of the gigolo club. Seeing that Ikeda seemed hesitant to talk, Sosetsu Uesugi gestured for the two to get in the car and talk.

After returning to the car, Ikeda Erena almost couldn't wait to ask: "Is this the end?"

"How is the matter I asked you to ask the boss going?" Uesugi Sosetsu closed his eyes.

"It's the same as before, there's no difference." Ikeda Erina still didn't understand: "The boss said that unless there is a search warrant from the Second Investigation Division or the District Public Prosecutor's Office, we have no right to review the consumption records. At the same time, he guaranteed that his store is completely innocent and has no connection with gangs."

"It should be." Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help laughing. "My guess is that the murder of Ms. Kurosawa was an accident. Ms. Yamada was probably tricked by this guy, who told her that she was only 150 million or 200 million short of sales to be promoted to an executive. So she went to ask Ms. Kurosawa for money. During the argument, Ms. Yamada accidentally pushed Ms. Kurosawa unconscious, so she killed her. It wasn't this guy who instigated her... It's normal."

"So what you mean is that this matter has nothing to do with this gigolo?" Ikeda Erena couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"No, he didn't instigate the murder, but he gave instructions on how to deal with the body." Uesugi Sosetsu narrowed his eyes. "Looking at his expression, he obviously knows something. Think about it, did we ever tell you that Ms. Kurosawa was dead? Ms. Yamada was arrested? But he was very sure, which shows that he was very nervous. On the one hand, he was nervous that we wrongly accused him, and on the other hand, he was nervous that we implicated him."

"So that's how it is..." Ikeda was stunned. She still felt a little confused, but since the man said so, she felt that it should be like this: "Then what should we do? Arrest him?"

"How can we arrest him if we don't have any evidence?" Uesugi Munen shook his head slightly: "The above are just my personal guesses."

"Then we just let him go? How can we do that? Uesugi-san, didn't you say that you and I are on the same side and that we should get to the bottom of this matter?" Ikeda Erena pursed her lips tightly.

Not reconciled!
Absolutely...unwilling to accept this!

The criminal is right in front of us, how can we just give up like this?

How can we let off a scumbag who preys on women, defrauds them of money and instructs them to commit crimes?
"Yes, I don't plan to let him go either." Uesugi Sosetsu signaled Ikeda not to rush: "Let's think about it again. How could a male host with a high school degree know how to deal with corpses and use such sophisticated means to confuse the forensic autopsy results?"

"The answer is simple. He used to be a member of the Yakuza (a violent gang), a low-ranking marginal member who was responsible for handling corpses. But later he quit and changed his name and identity and reincarnated as a male host." Uesugi Munenyu clapped his hands: "Do you remember the chon puppy I mentioned?"

"I remember." Ikeda still didn't understand.

"That's a term only Yakuza know, referring to a traitor." Uesugi Sosetsu joked, "If he was once a Yakuza, then it's normal for him to know how to deal with corpses."

After saying that, he reached out and pressed Ikeda Erina's shoulder again, telling her not to get up: "Wait, we have no evidence!"

The tall beauty was going crazy. No evidence, no evidence. Without evidence, the case could not be solved? Without evidence, the crime could not be punished? Then why did she become a police officer? !

"So we need to change our thinking a little bit." Uesugi Sosetsu said softly: "A male host may have instructed Ms. Yamada on how to deal with the body. Without solid evidence, it is impossible to convict him."

"However, if a Yakuza may instigate a normal woman to commit murder for money, and then transfer profits to the male host club to conduct illegal financial activities, there is no need for evidence." Uesugi Munen said in a deep voice: "Do you understand?"

The man narrowed his eyes and looked towards the deep and brilliant sky of Kabukicho. His plans were no longer hidden in his bright eyes.

Confident and calm, in high spirits.

His look and the answer he gave instantly caught the tall beauty's attention.

From this man, Ikeda Erina felt a clear feeling that no other man could bring.

sense of security!
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