Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 303, Madam, you don't want your husband to be transferred to the Third Investigation Section, do you?

With the Special Missions Unit reactivated, Ishihara Mikoto, who was exhausted, finally got two days off. She took the opportunity to get intimate with Uesugi Muneyuki in a room in the Metropolitan Police Department where discarded furniture was stored, and then she was sent home to sleep.

In fact, Uesugi Muneyuki hoped that Ishihara Mikoto could go back to Sakata Bridge with him to rest, but seemingly extremely disappointed with the marriage and unwilling to enter Uesugi Muneyuki's private life, the forensic beauty was very averse to frequently going in and out of the Sakata Bridge Tower, and only went there when she had something to do. She even tried to choose to meet with her adopted daughter, Asuka, outside as much as possible.

Uesugi Muneyuki didn't force her. After all, he had once thought he had completely lost Mikoto, and now that Mikoto was willing to return to his side, he was already satisfied.

Of course, if she dares to run away again, Uesugi Muneyuki doesn't plan to let her see the light of day again; he meant what he said.

Moreover, with the key now in Erena's hands, Erena Ikeda finally officially moved into the Sakata Bridge Tower. She canceled her apartment in Setagaya, moved all her luggage into the Sakata Bridge Tower amidst Asuka's angry gaze, officially moved into the second bedroom, and began a shameless life with Uesugi Muneyuki.

What made Erena most comfortable was that Miss Minami didn't plan to move to the Sakata Bridge Tower. She just kept seven or eight sets of clothes in the master bedroom's walk-in closet because the delicate Miss Minami couldn't handle it. She planned to come to Sakata Bridge two or three days a week, such as Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

So the rest of the time is all to myself with Erena!

That evening, Uesugi Muneyuki asked Shimakawa Ren, a Minato Ward boss, to call Odagiri out. Shimakawa Ren readily agreed. Odagiri was also a Minato Ward boss, and the two families had been friends since their ancestors' generation. They agreed to meet at the "Hanacho" club in Ginza at 8 p.m.

"Ikeda, go back and change into something more formal. We're going to the Ginza Flower and Butterfly Club today," Uesugi Muneyuki said in the car.

"Something more formal?" Erina Ikeda nodded. "Okay."

To avoid embarrassing her in public, Minami specially paid for several formal business outfits to be custom-made for Erena, including a navy blue Armani winter quilted wool coat, with a silk jacquard women's shirt and a high-waisted knee-length straight skirt underneath.

In fact, Ikeda doesn't know how to buy clothes at all. She used to only wear business attire and sportswear. After she got together with Uesugi, she started buying a lot of clothes according to Uesugi Muneyuki's preferences, but many of the clothes were not suitable for going out. Now, Minami finally helps her pick out clothes and she has purchased some formal social attire.

The two went home and spent a little time being affectionate before Uesugi Muneyuki's phone rang.

The call was from an unfamiliar number. Uesugi Muneyuki gestured to Erina, who was on his body, to keep her voice down, and answered the phone: "Hello, this is Uesugi Muneyuki. May I ask who this is?"

"Hello, this is Meisa Kashiwagi, Uesugi-san. Do you have a moment?" A polite and magnetic female voice came from the other end of the phone: "Do you have time to talk?"

"Meisa Kashiwagi?" Muneyuki Uesugi thought for a moment. "Is she the head of the Equipment Management Department in the General Affairs Division?"

"Yes, it's me." On the other end of the phone, Kashiwagi Meisa said very seriously and frankly, "I am Kashiwagi Meisa, the head of the Equipment Management Department, and also the wife of Inspector Kashiwagi Jin. I have a reason to meet you no matter what. Do you have time to meet?"

Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at the time; it was around 6 p.m., two hours before 8 p.m., and judging from the other party's tone, they were determined to meet with him.

It's probably because of what happened to Kashiwagi Jin.
Uesugi Muneyuki was actually reluctant to help Kashiwagi Jinpei, but considering three reasons, he agreed to Watanabe Eiji's request.

First, we must protect Mikoto, who made the second assessment. Second, we must help Minami get promoted to superintendent. Third, Kashiwagi Jin was right; he is indeed righteous.

In Japanese society, saying something like "There is a reason why I absolutely have to..." means that the other person has something very important to ask of you. Otherwise, the reserved and conservative Japanese would never say such a thing. It is equivalent to a completely passive and humble attitude.

“Okay, but I have something to do at 8 p.m., so let’s try to finish before 7:30.” Uesugi Muneyuki also wanted to meet this former Metropolitan Police Department’s face. For some reason, although he had been with the Metropolitan Police Department for a year, the two of them had never met.

“Okay, let’s meet alone at the Victoria-themed café across from Sakuradamon in Chiyoda Ward.” Meisa Kashiwagi was very nervous, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke: “There are some things I would like to ask for your help with, Uesugi-san.”

After hanging up the phone, Uesugi Muneyuki reached out and patted the drum of his master, Erena: "Master, go change your clothes."

"Huh? So early?" Erina, her eyes still glazed, wrapped her arms around his neck, the tall beauty looking slightly annoyed. "Isn't there still almost two hours?"

“Kashiwagi Meisa wants to see me. She’s the wife of Kashiwagi Jin, the one who was the face of the Metropolitan Police Department in the previous generation.” Uesugi Muneyuki shook his head and said, “It’s probably because of Kashiwagi.”

"Alright." Erina released him with a hint of resentment. "Want me to come with you?"

“Of course, you are my dear master.” Uesugi Muneyuki said with a smile, “I can’t do it alone without your protection.”

“That’s more like it.” Erina immediately perked up again.

After taking a shower and changing into formal attire, Erena drove Uesugi Muneyuki to the cafe opposite Sakuradamon. Uesugi Muneyuki thought for a moment and told Erena to wait in the car while he opened the cafe door by himself.

"Ding-a-ling~" A pleasant sound of wind chimes rang out.

The glass curtain wall filtered the light into an amber-colored fluid. As Meisa Kashiwagi leaned against the bar island, the steam from the coffee machine shattered on the quartz countertop. Two strands of unkempt long hair were pressed down by the neckline of her ivory turtleneck sweater, and the hem of her Scottish plaid wool skirt cast a straight shadow. Brown pantyhose stretched out at the arches of her feet, revealing a translucent sheen of skin. At a height of 167 cm, she stood out from the crowd.

"Hello, Uesugi-san!" Kashiwagi Meisa clearly recognized Uesugi Muneyuki immediately, and she quickly stepped forward and bowed to greet him: "Nice to meet you, I am Kashiwagi Meisa."

"Hmm." Uesugi Muneyuki began to scrutinize the face of the former Metropolitan Police Department chief: "Hello."

It must be said that although both are hailed as the "faces of the Metropolitan Police Department," Meisa Kashiwagi's temperament is worlds apart from Minami Watanabe's. Minami's outward appearance is that of a refined young lady, commanding respect, while her inner self is a free-spirited, lively, and slightly spoiled sweet girl. Meisa Kashiwagi, on the other hand, is clearly a typical mixed-race, icy beauty. Her deep facial features, unlike those of traditional Japanese women, are somewhat similar to Reina's. However, the difference is that Reina's icy exterior masks a more naive and unassuming nature, while Meisa Kashiwagi gives Uesugi Muneyuki the impression that something else is hidden beneath her icy exterior.

Of course, her size is quite different from Erena's, and is just normal, like Minami-sama.

At the same time, as a married woman, Kashiwagi Meisa possesses an inherent, sophisticated, and mature charm that is difficult for others to imitate or fake. Her ivory-colored turtleneck wool sweater perfectly accentuates her small bust and slender waist, while her Scottish-style plaid wool skirt exudes a mature and sophisticated aura. Her shapely and slender legs are encased in dark brown winter stockings, which give them a warm glow under the night lights around 6 a.m. Her jade-like feet are adorned with seven-centimeter low-cut stiletto heels, the insteps of her feet slightly visible beneath the stockings, revealing the soft and delicate texture of the silk threads.

Seemingly for this meeting, the former Metropolitan Police Department's "face" had specially put on makeup, wearing purple eyeshadow and glossy lipstick on her thin cherry lips. Her light brown eyes were fixed on Uesugi Muneyuki. After staring at him for a while, the icy mixed-race woman said softly, "Let's go into the private room and talk in detail."

The two entered the private room. Uesugi Muneyuki ordered a latte, and Kashiwagi Meisa ordered a cappuccino. After the waiter brought the two coffees, there was a moment of silence in the room.

“Mrs. Kashiwagi, my time is precious,” Uesugi Muneyuki said. “It’s already 6:50, and I have an appointment at 8.”

"I..." The former Metropolitan Police Department's most beautiful woman, with bright eyes and white teeth, stared intently at Uesugi Muneyuki, her body swaying slightly as if she had used all her strength to say with difficulty, "I... I know this is a very unreasonable request... but, Uesugi-san, please save Kashiwagi, okay?"

"Huh?!" Uesugi Muneyuki's brows furrowed immediately. "Mrs. Kashiwagi, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know Kashiwagi wronged you before, I know you two didn't get along, but right now... Uesugi-san, you're the only one I can think of. Please, help him, okay?" Kashiwagi Meisa's right hand, with its nails trimmed into an oval shape, hovered above the handle of the cup. The slight trembling of her little finger joint due to her emotional agitation was magnified. She said with difficulty, "He... he actually did it on purpose..."

"Huh???!!!" Uesugi Muneyuki was completely baffled by Kashiwagi Meisa's words: "What do you mean? Are you saying that Kashiwagi Jin went to Fujitsu to confront someone on purpose? Is he... is he crazy?"

“He…he, he’s gone mad, but why is Jin mad? It’s all because of you, Uesugi-san!” Meisa Kashiwagi explained with difficulty, “He…he’s jealous of your talent, he wants to be like you…”

Meisa Kashiwagi simply explained Jin Kashiwagi's thoughts to Muneyuki Uesugi. In short, Jin Kashiwagi had done this on purpose.

If I can't be praised by the world, I'll be slandered by the world!

I am a lone hero who stands against the system and defends justice! Not to mention, I did nothing wrong!

Moreover, Kashiwagi Jin already knew about some shady dealings between Section Chief Mikasa Ichi and Fujitsu's Odagiri father and son, which further solidified his belief.

justice!
Uesugi Muneyuki then learned the inside story of the case: "I see. You mean that the Odagiri father and son from Fujitsu did have dealings with the former Section Chief Mikasa?"

“Yes…” Seeing that Uesugi Muneyuki was somewhat moved, Kashiwagi Meisa said urgently, “Jin really isn’t a bad person. He genuinely wants to do his part for the justice of the agency and the people. It’s just that he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits, which is why this happened. Uesugi-san, please, for the sake of his help in handling the University of Tokyo case and the Yokohama case, save him this once! I… I can give you money!”

After saying that, Kashiwagi Meisa took out 100 million yen in cash from her bag and placed it in front of Uesugi Muneyuki.

After marriage, Bai Muren did not hand over all his salary, but gave her a fixed amount of 12 yuan per month for household expenses, which she had saved up over three years.

“I don’t lack money, madam.” Uesugi Muneyuki shook his head: “Besides, I’ve seen the case file, and I can tell you with certainty that it’s almost impossible to overturn the case… Regardless of whether Kazama Yumi’s suicide had a cause, she did commit suicide. Even I can’t deny that. There are autopsy reports, surveillance footage, and post-incident investigations.”

"What?" Kashiwagi Meisa felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

“However, he probably won’t be punished too severely this time. The most likely outcome is that he will be transferred to the regional headquarters or to the Third Investigation Division.” Uesugi Muneyuki said softly, “Don’t worry, he is, after all, a member of the University of Tokyo’s Gold Watch Group. The punishment won’t be too harsh. I will also be joining the University of Tokyo soon, so we will be alumni.”

"Huh???!!!" Kashiwagi Meisa felt as if every word Uesugi Muneyuki uttered was a warhammer pounding on her forehead. The former Metropolitan Police Department's most prominent figure panicked: "No! No! Uesugi-san! If Jin is transferred to the Third Investigation Division, he'll commit suicide!"

She knew Kashiwagi Jin too well. If this guy, who valued honor above all else, were transferred to the Third Investigation Division, it would be the cruelest humiliation imaginable!
Although Kashiwagi Jin didn't love her, they had been married for three years, and she couldn't bear to watch him fall into the abyss!

"Uesugi-san! Please! Save my husband!"

In a moment of desperation, the former Metropolitan Police Department's leader knelt before Uesugi Muneyuki: "He was ignorant, I apologize to you on his behalf! Please, for the sake of our colleagues and schoolmates, save him this time!"

"I...I'm willing to do anything!" After saying that, Kashiwagi Meisa lowered her head as if she had made a tremendous decision.

Uesugi Muneyuki quickly helped her up, and after a few seconds of silence, asked, "Really? Madam, are you really willing to do anything?"

"Yes!" Kashiwagi Meisa's body trembled. The icy, half-blooded wife swallowed hard, feeling very uneasy.

She's just a single-parent, non-professional female police officer working in the office. What can she do?
But...for her husband's sake...she had no choice...

“Alright then, come with me.” Uesugi Muneyuki thought for a moment, then gave a meaningful smile: “Madam, you don’t have anything else to do tonight, do you?”

"No……"

"Alright, get in the car with me, I'll take you somewhere~"

(End of this chapter)