Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 305, Using Both Soft and Hard Approaches

"Uncle Odagiri, and Mr. Odagiri, I am a forensic pathologist. My job is to explain things clearly."

Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at Kashiwagi Meisa, who was kneeling on the ground. The former Metropolitan Police Department's face was still kneeling. Her dark gray wool coat cast a sharp shadow under the light. The warp and weft of her Scottish-style plaid skirt stretched out in radial folds under her kneeling position. Her dark brown pantyhose thinned at the knees due to the pressure, revealing her skin. Her beautiful feet, encased in brown stockings, were tightly tangled together. The toes of the stockings were slightly off, and the tight knot of her coat belt made an X-shaped indentation at her back. In the cold light of the overhead lamp, the humble fear of this mixed-race, icy wife was so pitiful, yet so captivating.

When the usually aloof and icy Meisa Kashiwagi reveals this humiliated and shy expression, the eyes of the Odagiri father and son change completely.

However, Uesugi Muneyuki interrupted their train of thought at just the right moment: "Regarding Kazama Yumi's case, it was indeed a suicide, there is no doubt about it and there is evidence for it, including evidence from the administrative autopsy and surveillance footage."

“Generally speaking, I am only responsible for determining whether it is suicide or homicide. If it is homicide, I am responsible for finding the murderer and evidence. If it is suicide, then the rest is not my concern. Of course, I know that even if it is suicide, there must be a reason, but that is no longer within my scope of responsibility. Secondly, if we were to handle even suicide, Japan would need a million police officers to keep up.”

Uesugi Muneyuki said calmly, "However, I'm sure you all know why Kazama Yumi committed suicide."

With a cold, dignified, and imposing aura, Uesugi Muneyuki pointed a Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger at the father and son: "I'm just not interfering because this is not within my jurisdiction, nor is it my duty according to procedural justice. But if you really want to continue this, I don't mind restarting the investigation. I'm quite confident in my investigative abilities. For example, we can start the investigation again from the former Section Chief Mikasa."

Upon hearing the name of former Section Chief Mikasa, both the Odagiri father and son's expressions changed. Odagiri Ryuji's face turned pale, while Odagiri Kazumasa's face turned black.

What a terrifying guy! How can the Metropolitan Police Department have someone like that?!

No! We can't let him investigate!
"So... what does Uesugi-kun think we should do about this?" Odagiri Kazumasa finally said, "Give me your opinion."

"Here's what we'll do: your company withdraws the complaint and the lawyer's letter to this agency, and issues a statement saying that it was a misunderstanding and that the misunderstanding has now been cleared up, and that we will no longer discuss this agency's issues. As for Kazama Yumi's family, Department Head Odagiri Ryuji, please send an apology letter to the family. Although she did commit suicide, we all know why. In this way, this agency will no longer pursue this case."

Uesugi Muneyuki himself didn't care about the reasons for his suicide, nor could he possibly control them.

"Alright." Odagiri Kazumasa glanced at Kashiwagi Meisa on the ground again and asked, "What about your department? How will this matter be handled?"

"This agency has also issued an apology statement, stating that Inspector Kashiwagi Jin of the First Investigation Division has abused his power and violated the Police Law. He will be dealt with calmly and internally. We apologize for the trouble caused to your company," said Uesugi Muneyuki. "As for the specific punishment—no promotion for three years, cancellation of bonuses for two years, demotion with retention for one year, and reassignment from department head to acting department head."

"What? Are we just going to let this go like that, with that tengu barging into my office?" Odagiri Ryuji roared. "That's not fair!"

“The First Investigation Division is the face of this agency. There’s always a proper reason to punish a police inspector within the organization. If we severely punish Kashiwagi Jin, it means that the Kazama Yumi case will attract attention again. Considering public opinion, this agency may have to reopen the investigation. If the First Investigation Division assigns me to handle it then…” Uesugi Muneyuki said unhurriedly.

Erina, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but suppress her laughter, and after circling around, she came back.

I'm a little smug, that's just how my Zongxue is!
"Alright, alright!" As expected, the Odagiri father and son quickly interrupted him when they heard that it might end up being Uesugi Muneyuki investigating again. The Fujitsu director thought for a while and reluctantly nodded: "Alright, this time I will give Kunihiro-san and Uesugi-kun face, consider it as making friends. Our company will withdraw all complaints against your agency, and we will not discuss this matter anymore... I wonder if Madam is satisfied?"

"It is my greatest honor and I am extremely grateful!" Kashiwagi Meisa on the ground was almost in tears.

“This time, we’re giving you a special grace period because of Uesugi-kun.” Odagiri Kazumasa stared intently at Uesugi Muneyuki, then suddenly laughed: “Kunonori-san has a remarkable grandson, Uesugi-kun.”

"Odagiri-san, do you know Grandpa?" Uesugi Muneyuki raised an eyebrow.

“Of course, who in Tokyo doesn’t know him?” Odagiri Kazumasa said gruffly. “When I was a student, Kunihiro-san taught me.”

Just how many connections does Grandpa have? Uesugi Muneyuki was secretly alarmed.

"Alright, let's leave it at that. We accept Uesugi-kun's request." Odagiri Kazumasa raised his wine glass and said coldly to Kashiwagi Meisa on the ground, "Madam? Please rise. Could you pour me a drink?"

"Hey!" Kashiwagi Meisa's voice trembled with tears as she tried to get up, but she heard a "tsk" sound. Odagiri Ryuji said with displeasure, "Madam? Don't you even know the proper etiquette for pouring wine?"

"Yes!" Kashiwagi Meisa finally understood what she should do.

She got up from the ground, but instead of standing, she knelt down, putting all her weight on her knees. She then moved forward on her knees along the tatami floor, the sound of her stockings rubbing against the tatami making a pleasant noise. Under the scrutinizing and arrogant gazes of the father and son, she slowly knelt and moved in front of them to pour them drinks.

The former Metropolitan Police Department's wife, Yan Ai, wore an expression of shame, sorrow, embarrassment, and grievance mixed with a hint of ingratiation, which finally brought a satisfied smile to the Odagiri father and son's faces: "You're at least somewhat polite, madam. Are you like this at home too?"

“Yes…” Kashiwagi Meisa replied in a low voice, feeling humiliated.

"So I'm being treated like a husband? Haha~" Odagiri Kazumasa said with a light laugh.

"Um..." Meisa Kashiwagi didn't know how to respond. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she could only remain silent. Then she poured her son a glass of wine: "Please enjoy..."

"Madam, this is something you were born to do..."

The Odagiri father and son's greedy, lustful eyes swept over the helpless, beautiful woman, yearning to bite into her. However, Uesugi Muneyuki watched them closely: "Madam, pour a drink for me and Erena as well."

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Kashiwagi Meisa felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She quickly left the Odagiri father and son as if fleeing and moved to Uesugi Muneyuki's side, hiding behind him and kneeling with only half of her body exposed, enduring all kinds of humiliation and trying not to let her tears fall.

She, the former face of the Metropolitan Police Department, the representative of Sakuradamon, the wife of the prestigious Tokyo University gold watch group, could never have such a day...

Kazumasa Odagiri frowned, said nothing, but glanced at his son. Ryuji Odagiri also exchanged a glance with his father and then shook his head.

There are plenty of women out there. There's no need to hold a grudge against Uesugi over this. Let it go, Father.

Yes, that's what I think too.

"Haha, it's all over now, we're still friends. There's no need for business to affect our personal friendship." Odagiri Kazumasa softened his tone: "Come, let's toast to Uesugi Forensic Officer of the Metropolitan Police Department's Special Missions Division! Thank you, Uesugi-kun, for taking time out of your busy schedule to mediate between our agency and your department. Truly, a hero emerges from among the young!"

"Not at all, not at all. Your company has always provided IT support to our agency, and we will rely on your support for the future informatization of our agency." Uesugi Muneyuki also raised his glass and smiled.

After a few drinks, the ultimate storm finally subsided, and both sides backed down.

Meisa Kashiwagi was busy serving drinks to everyone like a hostess, but with Muneyuki Uesugi protecting her, the shameful housewife was spared a disaster, and the Odagiri father and son did not make any advances towards her.

After a few drinks, Odagiri Kazumasa shared some amusing anecdotes from his time taking classes at Tokyo University. Not wanting to disturb the young people's conversation, he left first, allowing his son to get to know Uesugi Muneyuki better and become friends.

Around this time, Shimakawa Ren returned.

"Is it over?" Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at the time; it was 8:40. That's quite a long time. What a pity for Hironaka.

"It's an old A8, time to cool down~" Shimakawa Ren winked: "Finished talking?"

“Yes.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded.

"It's faster than I expected." Shimakawa Ren glanced at Kashiwagi Meisa, his eyes lighting up. Like a wolf smelling meat, he became interested in this beautiful married woman: "Is this Kashiwagi Jin's wife, Ms. Kashiwagi Meisa?"

“Yes…” Meisa Kashiwagi’s body trembled.

"You really should thank Uesugi, you know? When your husband treated me as a suspect and forced my head to the table to make me confess, I wanted nothing more than to tear him to pieces." Shimakawa Ren said with a sneer, "It was Uesugi who persuaded me to let your husband go, otherwise, that bastard Kashiwagi Jin would probably be in Aomori or Hokkaido by now, right?"

“…………I’m sorry.” Meisa Kashiwagi lowered her head timidly.

........................

Late at night, a Lexus drives through the colorful neon lights of Tokyo.

"I heard you say, 'Watching Top Esports for international matches~ A roadside clod, getting whipped into a spinning top by Top Esports~'" Uesugi Muneyuki hummed a song, glancing at Kashiwagi Meisa sitting in the back seat, and chuckled, "Madam?"

"Ah?!" Kashiwagi Meisa had spent the entire night in fear, anxiety, and extreme humiliation, and was now completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.

"We've arrived at your home," Uesugi Muneyuki said with a smile.

Meisa Kashiwagi then realized she was home. Her legs trembled as she got out of the car, her high heels clicking on the asphalt. She bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle and said, "Thank you, Uesugi-san! I really don't know how to thank you enough!"

“I have something to say to you, Madam.” Uesugi Muneyuki didn’t get out of the car; he rolled down the window. “This is the last time I’m cleaning up your husband’s messes. Don’t let it happen again!”

After saying that, Uesugi Muneyuki rolled up the car window and signaled to Erina to drive.

Kashiwagi Meisa stood alone in the wind, bewildered. She silently swallowed the words she wanted to say to Uesugi Muneyuki to come up and sit down, and let out a deep breath, radiating the joy of surviving a disaster.

If it weren't for him...

Thinking of this, Yan, the former Metropolitan Police Department chief, was filled with mixed feelings of sorrow and joy. She walked alone towards the apartment, her slender figure casting a long, graceful shadow under the streetlights.

It's all alright now...

But is everything really alright?
(End of this chapter)