Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 454, Solving a Case with a Remote Control!

Uesugi Muneyuki immediately set his sights on Kashiwagi Meisa.

Although Okada Masayoshi urgently sought his help and claimed that he was absolutely innocent, Uesugi Muneyuki and Okada Masayoshi were not very close friends. He could not and would not fully trust Okada's statement. Furthermore, the result of questioning Minami was also uncertain to her. If Uesugi Muneyuki were to step forward and vouch for Okada's case at this time, he would not only be suspected of colluding to cover up the crime, but it would also seriously damage his credibility.

The problem with Okada's case is that it was handled by Jin Kashiwagi.

Once Kashiwagi Jin has decided on something, he will forcefully couple all existing clues and connections together.

But the good thing about Okada's case is that it was handled by Jin Kashiwagi.

After these cases, especially the Fujitsu case and the bulletproof vest case, Jin Kashiwagi became famous and gave the entire nation a persona of being fearless of power and unparalleled in justice.

If Kashiwagi Jin insists that there are problems with Okada Masayoshi's case and investigates it seriously, then his final conclusion that Okada Masayoshi was wronged would seem very reasonable, would help Okada get off the hook, and would not arouse public suspicion or the stain of collusion and cover-up within the Metropolitan Police Department.

The problem is, how to influence Kashiwagi Jin? He has to avoid suspicion, but Kashiwagi Jin and he don't get along very well, so he might not accept his advice or listen to his guidance, since Kashiwagi Jin is very proud.

So, at this moment, it's decided that it's you! Acting Head of the Third Division of the Personnel Section, Metropolitan Police Department, Inspector Meisa Kashiwagi!
Uesugi Muneyuki smiled meaningfully, thinking to himself, "You can ignore what other people say, but you can't ignore what your wife says, can you?"

However, caution is still advised, after all, the famous Tang Dynasty military governor of ten towns, Shao Shude, the King of Xia, once said:

Conquering a husband is more difficult and challenging than conquering a wife!

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Sure enough, the storm of the national hero's murder of his wife that swept through the Metropolitan Police Department did not affect the internal affairs staff. The female police officers in the internal affairs department were all glamorous, well-dressed, spoke kindly and politely, and smiled with perfect eight teeth. Everyone seemed very busy, but in reality, they were not really doing anything.

This is the famous culture of Japan's General Affairs Department, especially places like the General Affairs Department of the Metropolitan Police Department, where beautiful women are everywhere.

Generally speaking, if an industry meets the following four criteria, then that industry will undoubtedly be flocked to by beautiful women:
First, we primarily recruit women.

Second, there are no educational or technical requirements; anyone can enter from a telecommunications high school.

Third, it is not heavy physical labor, and there is no need to be exposed to the wind and sun outdoors. It is relatively not hard or tiring, and it is respectable to outsiders.

Fourth, monthly income reaches or exceeds the local average.

A prime example is the profession of flight attendant. Similarly, the Metropolitan Police Department's General Affairs Division is naturally attractive to beautiful women.

On the contrary, places like the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office have very high professional requirements, so very few beautiful women can get in.

"Nana Sai, are you done?" In the personnel department, the former Metropolitan Police Department's face, the icy mixed-race beauty, Section Chief Kashiwagi Meisa, asked softly.

"It'll be ready soon~" came a soft, cute voice in response.

Nanase Yamada wore a well-fitting navy blue Metropolitan Police Department internal affairs police uniform, with the collar of her white shirt neatly turned out, and the gold cherry blossom police badge reflecting slightly under the light.

She sat in a corner of the slightly crowded open-plan office, with several documents and a computer piled up in front of her. Her smooth, long brown hair was neatly tied back in a bun, revealing her small ears and soft-featured cheeks. Her naturally cute and childlike face had lost some of its usual vibrancy and radiance.

She lowered her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the computer screen, but her eyes were unfocused and unfocused. Her fingertips hovered above the keyboard, not falling for a long time. The clicking of her colleague's keyboard, the rhythmic hum of the photocopier in the distance, and the occasional ringing of the telephone formed the usual background noise of the office, but she seemed to be shut out of them all. The documents in front of her had been arranged, but the edges of one of them were slightly crooked, revealing the owner's distracted state.

Although the deep sorrow in her eyes was no longer as suffocating as it had been at the funeral, it still shrouded her like a thin mist. The dull pain stemming from the loss of a loved one had not disappeared, but had merely subsided temporarily, revealing itself in the occasional unconscious pursing of her lips or the subtle movements of taking a gentle breath.

The future that was once filled with the presence of her husband, Yuki Yamada, now unfolds before her as a vast and blurry blank, carrying a silent sense of oppression that makes her appear unusually quiet and detached, even in the busy environment of the Metropolitan Police Department.

She sat there, like a delicate doll in a uniform, trying to blend into the background, her gaze piercing through the flickering screen, looking towards a distant, uncertain place that only she could perceive. The competence that the uniform brought was quietly overshadowed by a quiet bewilderment and a lingering sorrow.

She only came to her senses with difficulty and responded softly when interrupted by Meisa Kashiwagi.

Upon hearing this, Meisa Kashiwagi could only sigh.

The newly arrived widow of a martyr is really... good for nothing, can't do anything right. Even the most basic clerical work needs to be taught step by step. She can only do the simplest chores like serving tea and water, delivering goods, and typing. She is practically the most chores-oriented policewoman.

But there was nothing she could do; after all, she was the widow of a martyr.
If she isn't properly taken care of, and Yamada Nanase causes trouble or is forced into prostitution due to family circumstances, it would be a devastating blow to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The Metropolitan Police Department not only compensated her with 20 million yen in cash, but also provided her with an annual income of 8 million yen through the survivor's pension. She was the envy of many other female officers in the General Affairs Section. However, precisely because she was the widow of a martyr, the other female officers in the General Affairs Section were too embarrassed to bully her.

The most important competition within the General Affairs Department is actually the competition for men, especially for young, unmarried, elite men. It's a life-or-death struggle. Every unmarried female officer in the General Affairs Department is on high alert, outwardly friendly but inwardly wishing all her competitors dead. The most common gossip in the General Affairs Department is about the resumes of the young, unmarried men who have just joined the department this year.

For example, the most talked-about topic in the General Affairs Department lately is the Special Missions Division, which has many elite, high-quality unmarried men!

Inspector Date Nagamune of the Date family on Uwajima Island! Inspector Kai Takayuki, son of the Vice Minister of Justice! Inspector Igarashi Jun, son of a director of Sumitomo Mitsui Properties! And Nango Yui, the "diamond bachelor" from the professional group who is about to join Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo!

That's what they're hunting for.

"Nana Sai, how have you been lately?" Meisa Kashiwagi had been worried about Nanase Yamada's mental state, as the police department had been tasked with keeping an eye on the widow. "I'm... I'm alright. I've found someone new I like recently, and I feel much better," Nanase Yamada said weakly.

"Huh??? A new one? Someone I like???" Meisa Kashiwagi almost dropped her jaw in shock.

It's only been a few days? And you already have someone new you like?

You don't want your survivor's pension? You don't want all your subsidies and your job at the Metropolitan Police Department?

"Yes, but it's unrequited love!" The sweet and innocent Nanase lowered her head, a hint of shyness flashing across her face.

"Who is it? Is it one of the other men in the main hall? Or someone from outside?" Meisa Kashiwagi wondered if Mrs. Yamada was some kind of idiot who couldn't be taught.

“It’s… Saito Ichiro of the Shinsengumi!” Yamada Nanase suddenly pulled a book from the table.

It is "Shinsengumi Blood Wind Record" written by Ryotaro Shiba.

Saito Hajime? The Shinsengumi during the Bakumatsu period? ??

Meisa Kashiwagi couldn't figure out what Nanase Yamada was up to.

Sure enough, as soon as Yamada Nanase mentioned someone she was interested in, she immediately tried to recommend them to Kashiwagi Meisa, which startled Kashiwagi Meisa so much that she backed away repeatedly.

Fortunately, Uesugi Muneyuki arrived at that moment.

Uesugi Muneyuki's appearance naturally caused screams from the female police officers. As the radiant Chief Uesugi and a descendant of the nobility with an annual income of 1200 million yen, Uesugi Muneyuki naturally had extremely high popularity among the female police officers. Unfortunately, he was already taken.

"Is this... the newly hired Yamada Nanase-san?" Uesugi Muneyuki noticed Yamada Nanase first, and he spoke gently to this woman who had a soft and cute appearance, but whose temperament was that of a heartbroken widow.

"Huh? Is it Chief Uesugi? Is it really Chief Uesugi? It's a pleasure to meet you!" Yamada Nanase's eyes widened when she saw Uesugi Muneyuki appear. The sadness on her face vanished, and she excitedly stood up and bowed, saying with a mixture of excitement and regret, "I really look forward to your cameo as Uesugi Kagetora in 'Gunshi Kanbei'!"

"Yes, it's a pity." Yamada Nanase's appearance was unique. She wasn't particularly beautiful, but she was especially soft, cute, and had a transparent, approachable, and girl-next-door vibe. Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at her and said politely, "No one expected that kind of thing to happen."

"It's such a shame, I absolutely adore Lord Kagetora, he's so handsome and strong! And Naoe's timeless bond with his master and servant and their forbidden love are absolutely amazing!" Yamada Nanase said excitedly.

Soyuki Uesugi: "?"

Wait, which Uesugi Kagetora are you talking about?
This...this doesn't seem right, does it?

Oh, that’s right!

Uesugi Muneyuki remembered that there was a famous BL manga called "Flame of the Mirage" that seemed to reference these historical figures from the Odate Rebellion and featured a time-traveling, legendary tale of a male lord and his retainer suffering from amnesia and engaging in an incestuous relationship... It's hard to say.

In other words, this is Japan, where the culture is relatively inclusive and open.

“Section Chief Kashiwagi, I need to speak with you about Section Chief Okada…” Uesugi Muneyuki was too tired to waste words with Yamada Nanase, the widow of the history brigade: “Are you acquainted with Okada’s wife, Miki?”

"I...I've met her a few times, but we're not very familiar." Every time Kashiwagi Meisa met Uesugi Muneyuki, her body would go weak, filled with anticipation and longing, and she would subconsciously want to obey.

“Okay, I have something to tell you about this,” Uesugi Muneyuki said seriously. “You should know that something big has happened.”

“Yes, you all continue with your work. Chief Uesugi and I will go for a bit.” Meisa Kashiwagi nodded.

The staff of the Third Department of Human Resources had no suspicions and continued working, appearing busy but actually quite relaxed.

Sure enough, a little while later, Kashiwagi Jin, who was investigating the case at the front, received a call from his wife.

"Ren...you, um...how's the case going? I...I want to know."

When Kashiwagi Jin saw it was his wife calling, he said somewhat impatiently, "It's still under investigation. It's obviously Okada... Never mind, there's no point in talking to you about this. Why are you, an internal affairs person, concerned about this?"

“Nothing much… It’s just that, oh, it’s just that… Mrs. Okada Miki and I… are friends, very good friends… I want to know how things are going… and… um, the Metropolitan Police Department wants to freeze… Inspector Okada’s position… I’m in the personnel department, I need to… find out.”

"Mingsha, what's wrong? Why are you breathing so heavily?" As Kashiwagi Ren listened, he sensed something was amiss.

"It's nothing, I'm just... a little busy, I'm in a hurry to deliver documents." Kashiwagi Meisa was slightly out of breath, sounding exhausted.

"Take care of yourself... In that case, let me tell you about the case."

"The current situation is as follows..."

(End of this chapter)