Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 398: The special Fuji TV female anchor is named

Uesugi Muneyuki's attitude towards Fuji TV's entertainment services was one of indifference, non-opposition, and non-responsibility. In short, since Fuji TV was willing to provide entertainment and the female anchor was also willing, Uesugi Muneyuki was happy to accept it. He had a strong desire for it before, and after being with Erina and having a stable relationship with Minami, it was true that he basically stopped going out and having sex. But it wouldn't hurt to occasionally experience the services of Fuji TV's female anchors. Anyway, he never took it to heart; it was just a friendly match. He didn't have to take responsibility, as Fuji TV would take care of everything for him.

As for President Kameyama, he was happy to deepen his connection with Uesugi Muneyuki through this relationship. After all, Uesugi Muneyuki was not in the entertainment industry, and Fuji TV had limited influence over him and could not give him a lot of money (there are general rules for the remuneration of such TV program performances, and Fuji TV can make exceptions occasionally but cannot violate the rules all the time).

Previously, President Kameyama was worried that there might be a situation where Uesugi Muneyuki specifically requested a female announcer, but the announcer herself was not happy about it. However, in fact, no female announcer was unhappy at all.

What a joke! We just don't want to serve those greasy middle-aged men (like Masahiro Nakai). Who wouldn't want to work with a young, handsome Chinese guy? Plus, that way we can ride his coattails, gain popularity, and leave a good impression on President Kameyama!

At Fuji TV, there's a long line of female announcers who want to be with Uesugi Muneyuki. Besides, Uesugi Muneyuki has only ever been with a few female announcers. After he picked Tsutsumi Reimi and thought she was pretty good, Tsutsumi almost became Uesugi Muneyuki's only designated and exclusive escort.

"Uesugi-san, it seems like it's been a while since I introduced the station's new projects to you at the station?" Ebihara Yuka had hosted Uesugi Muneyuki before, and for some reason, she hadn't felt anything for anyone else since meeting with Uesugi Muneyuki (especially with Kameyama-laogui). This made the twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old news anchor feel uncomfortable, so she took the initiative to say, "If you have time, could you perhaps share the station's new plans and ideas with me?"

"Next time, definitely next time." Uesugi Muneyuki smiled and nodded to the female anchors. Among these four young actresses, Ebihara Yuka's appearance was relatively average but she had a lot of temperament. Kuji Akiko had a sweet and lovely appearance. Tsutsumi Rei actually had a unique sense of gentleness and professionalism. As for Sakuma Minami, her features were outstanding and she looked a bit like Ueto Aya. She was beautiful and charming with a touch of girlish innocence.

"Oh no, maybe next time too." Uesugi Muneyuki realized after saying that he had already promised Tsutsumi Reimi, so he had to add, "I promised Tsutsumi-sensei, we'll see later. After all, I come to record every month, so there will definitely be opportunities in the future."

After saying this suggestive remark, Uesugi Muneyuki said nothing more, nodded slightly to Tsutsumi Reimi again, and said, "No need to see me off, Tsutsumi-san," before calmly continuing on her way and leaving the corridor.

Seeing Uesugi smile at her, Tsutsumi Reimi's heart pounded in her chest, her blood rushed. His response, his promise to announcer Tsutsumi, and that meaningful look... all of this showed that he hadn't forgotten her! Moreover, he had responded to her probing! He would definitely name her again next time!

Overwhelmed by joy and hope, she was instantly engulfed. She tried to suppress the urge to jump for joy and maintained a calm expression, but the gleam in her eyes and the genuine upturn of her lips betrayed her elation and pride. She felt closer than ever to being a midnight news anchor!
Yuka Ebihara's face instantly turned ugly. She clearly heard "next time for sure" and "next time is not certain," and saw the completely different attitudes and looks that Muneyuki Uesugi gave Tsutsumi Reimi. Her carefully prepared test had been completely ignored, and Tsutsumi Reimi... why did she get to enjoy the entertainment all to herself?! And "I promised Tsutsumi-sensei"? A huge sense of crisis and jealousy filled her eyes with scrutiny and resentment as she looked at Tsutsumi Reimi.

Sakuma Minami's bright smile froze on her face. The fact that Tsutsumi Reimi had taken the initiative and received a special response caught her off guard. The words, "Maybe next time too," stung her like a needle. Her gaze towards Tsutsumi Reimi was no longer one of simple competition, but rather one filled with intense inquiry and hostility. "Introduce the station's new project?" How come she didn't know?
What's behind Tsutsumi's rocket promotion?!

Akiko Kuji merely opened her mouth slightly in surprise, glancing at the direction Uesugi had left, then at Tsutsumi Reimi, who was clearly "different." She keenly sensed that Uesugi Muneyuki seemed to treat her, his classmate, differently. This made her gaze towards Tsutsumi Reimi filled with complex curiosity and a hint of hostility.

Unfortunately, there are only a few positions available for hosts, but I won't give them up!
Tsutsumi Reimi turned around to face the three female anchors, each with a different expression. She sensed Ebihara's gloom, Sakuma Minami's confusion, and Kuji Akiko's surprise. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented surge of confidence. She wore the same confident smile that still lingered from her encounter with Uesugi, her tone relaxed, even carrying a hint of victor's composure: "Ah, it's just that the station director had the honor of receiving Mr. Uesugi a few times before, merely reporting on work. I didn't expect Uesugi Muneyuki to specifically request me." She casually defined the "entertainment at the dressing room" as a "work report," but everyone knew it was far more complex than that. She elegantly adjusted her suit cuffs. "I'll go change now. Thank you all for your hard work."

Having said that, Tsutsumi Reimi, in her black high heels that seemed to carry the rhythm of victory, walked away with a straight posture and light steps. Her legs, clad in flesh-colored pantyhose, moved with firm and powerful strides, each step seemingly treading on the hearts of her competitors.

She was no longer someone who passively waited for opportunities; she took the initiative and secured a "next time, for sure" from that key figure. She was determined to get the midnight news position, but this brief backstage confrontation was only a temporary victory for her.

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The broadcast of this episode of Fuji TV's "God's Hand" caused a huge sensation among the Japanese people. The 15-year-old cold case was brought up again, and the episode recorded a 28% viewership rating. People in the Kanto region began to re-analyze the case and put forward more hypotheses about the identity of the "Ikebukuro ghost." A heated discussion was launched online. Everyone agreed with Uesugi Muneyuki's "the murderer may be from a single-parent family with white parents and Japanese parents" as the standard configuration. However, there were many different opinions on Uesugi Muneyuki's judgment that the murderer fled overseas and was mentally ill with a strong desire for family.

Some believe the murderer is dead, others think the murderer may have joined a cult, and still others believe the murderer's failure to commit further crimes indicates he was not mentally ill but rather committed impulsive crimes. In short, this topic has once again sparked a huge debate.

NHK interviewed Kenichi Sato's mother, who is now 87 years old. Kenichi's father passed away from stomach cancer six years ago. During the interview, the mother broke down in tears. For 15 years, she has never given up searching for the killer. Even three years ago, when her health was still relatively good, she insisted on distributing flyers everywhere to look for new clues, unwilling to give up even if there was only a one in a million chance. When asked if she agreed with Uesugi Muneyuki's assessment, Grandma Sato thought it was very likely. She emphasized that her son was a good person who rarely got into conflicts. He loved to boast about selling all his stocks when he realized the Japanese economy was overheating, and about his happy family with two children. She believed this was probably why he accidentally offended the killer and ultimately met his tragic end.

Finally, Grandma Sato cautiously asked the Metropolitan Police Department if she would live to see the day the case was solved.

The NHK report undoubtedly put enormous pressure on the Metropolitan Police Department. However, the Fuji TV report on the case was indeed approved by the Metropolitan Police Department. The department aimed to emphasize, by having Uesugi Muneyuki appear on camera and at this point in time when the maximum statute of limitations for criminal cases is 15 years, that the police organization will always protect the people and will continue to investigate some major historical murder cases.

Late February, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakurada Gate, Special Missions Division Office.

"What??? Does playing well mean it's over?"

Inside the office, Date Nagamune yelled at the screen, pounding his fist on the desk in frustration: "My inventory! My equipment!"

"What's wrong?" Uesugi Muneyuki glanced over and discovered that Date Nagamune's CSGO account had been banned by the official website: "Did you gamble by opening cases?"

"No! It's all because I'm too good! Some shameless people reported me, and my account got banned!" Date Chomune cried out in frustration, "I had so many stickers saved up! Waaah!"

Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at Date Nagamune's ID, "I will always love Shirakawa Mai," with a KDA of 31-3 and a rating of 4.58. After a moment of silence, he decided to ignore him.

“Speaking of which, isn’t it the 15th anniversary of the Toshima Ward family murder case in a few days? Uesugi-san, my girlfriend and I watched your episode too. Eek, I heard about that case when I was only twelve or thirteen years old. It was so terrifying!” Kai Toru said casually. “I heard that many people in the headquarters are still bothered by that case.”

“Not only that, even my father cared a lot about it. Fifteen years ago, when he was the head of the First Investigation Division, he was deeply ashamed that he hadn’t been able to solve this case.” Miss Minami held a cup of hot coffee and sighed, “It’s a strange case. There are so many clues and so much evidence, but we still can’t solve it.”

“It’s normal to have cases that can’t be solved. Criminal cases are already considered good. Don’t you think about the financial fraud cases in the Second Investigation Division, especially online fraud? Guess what the clearance rate is?” Inspector Okada laughed: “Only 15%. It would be abnormal if every case could be solved! Not everyone is Uesugi!”

"Speaking of which, for the 15th anniversary flower-laying ceremony, doesn't the Metropolitan Police Department routinely perform that... you know, that one?" Uesugi Muneyuki took the schedule from Ikeda Erena's hand: "Red Bean Paste Private Horse Race!"

"Well, there's really no other way, is there?" Minami couldn't help but laugh.

"Huh? Are we going too?" Ishihara Mikoto looked at the schedule and noticed that the Special Missions Division was listed.

“Yes, we’re going too.” Miss Minami nodded easily: “Don’t worry, it’s just a routine of presenting flowers and bowing, nothing will happen! Just think of it as a relaxing field trip.”

"Then I'll feel relieved~"

(End of this chapter)