Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 537, Jin Kashiwagi's Progress!
After solving the shocking "Meiwa Bank executive suicide case in Tokyo" involving tens of billions of yen, Inspector Jin Kashiwagi, an elite detective from the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, became the focus of the media. Handsome, capable, with a perfect resume and a happy family image, he was a "star police officer" heavily promoted by the Metropolitan Police Department.

However, shortly after the celebration banquet, the bombardment of the Wenchun Cannon suddenly began.

The atmosphere was heavy in the office of Sugishita Ukyo, the head of the First Investigation Division.

Kashiwagi Jin stood with his head bowed in front of the desk.

Sugishita Ukyo placed the Weekly Bunshun on the table and said calmly, "Kashiwagi-kun, is the core content of the report true?"

Sugishita Ukyo, a young man who graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, always had a slicked-back hairstyle and silver-rimmed glasses. His gentle and refined voice was full of wisdom and magnetism.

A shadow crossed Kashiwagi Jin's handsome face. He opened his mouth, but decided to speak: "Section Chief Sugishita, this is obviously slander! I know that Hayakawa Nanami and I met because of the Tokyo University professor's murder of his wife. I also know that I approached Hayakawa Nanami to obtain information about Professor Tsuda."

"The entire process was conducted in the course of official business. I identified myself as a police officer, and she was willing to cooperate with the investigation. The so-called hotel rendezvous and gifts are completely fabricated! This is clearly a case of the other party editing and fabricating a scandal out of normal official contact!" Kashiwagi said firmly, "This matter is not true!"

"Hey↓ee↑?" The shrewd little eyes behind Sugishita Ukyo's glasses locked onto Kashiwagi Jin. It wasn't that he didn't trust Kashiwagi Jin, but this kid had a history of lying. He had clearly lied about the bulletproof vest incident last time, but at the time, the entire bureaucratic system was so focused on resolving the problem so smoothly that no one bothered to investigate whether Kashiwagi Jin was telling the truth. Sugishita Ukyo also chose to remain silent: "But...but, Kashiwagi-kun, I learned about your contact with Hayakawa Nanami afterward, but according to this report, you maintained contact with Hayakawa Nanami for a long time after the case was closed?"

“It’s true, Section Chief!” Kashiwagi Jin said more firmly, but a hint of guilt flashed across his face. “After that incident, Hayakawa and I… became friends, and we did meet… but what Weekly Bunshun said is not true. It’s true that I gave her the watch, but that’s because Hayakawa had saved enough money to study in the United States! We might never see each other again in this life, so I gave her a watch!”

"Section Chief, Hayakawa went abroad to study at Stanford University in the United States this April. How could you say that I'm still having an affair with her recently? Bunshun said that I was still standing downstairs at her dormitory a month ago... She had already been abroad for two months by then!"

"This is clearly a case of the other party taking normal official contact, editing and fabricating it, and packaging it as a scandal!"

Kashiwagi Jin's words were beyond Sugishita Ukyo's expectations. The head of the First Investigation Division stared intently at Kashiwagi Jin, his capable subordinate's eyes resolute and unwavering.

Sugishita Ukyo himself was the embodiment of logic; he quickly analyzed the situation in his mind:

Kashiwa Jin clearly offended foreign forces in the Minghe Bank case, which could be a form of retaliation from them.

The core accusation in the Bunshun report—that Kashiwagi Jin and Hayakawa Nanami have been having an affair—is unfounded (Hayakawa has been studying abroad for three months).

The rest are even more unsubstantiated, such as checking into a hotel at different times, which cannot be cross-verified at the moment.

Given Kashiwagi Jin's strong denial... could it be that I really misunderstood him?
"Naruto, Kashiwagi-kun, the organization will temporarily accept your explanation, and I will report it according to your explanation. As things stand, you have not done anything wrong. However, you also need to learn from this experience. In the future, when carrying out such sensitive tasks, you need to pay more attention to procedures and protect yourself to avoid giving others grounds for criticism. This is not a punishment, but a work requirement."

"Yes!" Kashiwagi Jin bowed in response, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon.

The head of criminal investigation, Kanji Uchimura, who arrived later, fully accepted this explanation after listening to Kashiwagi's "explanation" and Sugishita's analysis. He slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Outrageous! How dare criminal forces so openly frame our frontline heroes! This is a provocation against the Japanese police!"

"Don't worry, Kashiwagi-kun. You're the king of our Metropolitan Police Department... at least a capable officer and an important frontline policeman. The other side is clearly targeting our Metropolitan Police Department. Our police organization won't let you suffer any injustice!"

And so, Kashiwagi Jin escaped unscathed. He breathed a deep sigh of relief, and somewhat dejectedly left the office of the head of the First Investigation Division. He found a corner near Sakurada Gate, lit a cigarette, gazed at the scorching Tokyo sky, and murmured that name in a daze: "Nanami..."

What he said was true, but not entirely true.

He did break up with Hayakawa Nanami. She had worked in the sex industry for over two years, saved enough money, and went to study in the United States. It was a peaceful breakup. To be honest, as they got to know each other better, this University of Tokyo girl began to understand Kashiwagi Jin's life and suggested that he treat Kashiwagi Meisa better. However, Kashiwagi Jin didn't like Hayakawa Nanami interfering and giving him advice. He wanted a "praise-loving person," not a lover who controlled him. He could feel that as they became more familiar and intimate, Hayakawa Nanami was becoming "Meisa-like," and their relationship could never go back to what it was before.

However, Hayakawa Nanami is truly a good woman.

Even Kashiwagi Jin had to admit this.

Because if it weren't for Hayakawa Nanami, he would be finished right now!
Actually, when they went on a date again at the beginning of this year, Hayakawa Nanami discovered that paparazzi were following them. At that time, considering Kashiwagi Jin's future and prospects, the girl told him that she was going to study abroad and that they should not see each other again. She took the initiative to break up with him and told him not to worry. She also told Kashiwagi Jin that she would never tell anyone about their relationship for the sake of his family and career prospects.

Even Kashiwagi Jin's current love interest was introduced by Hayakawa Nanami. She is a beautiful hostess named Nagase Alice, who is also very infatuated with Kashiwagi Jin's reputation, appearance and crime-solving abilities. She doesn't charge him any money.

Now that things have come to light, Kashiwagi Jin realizes just how wise Hayakawa Nanami was and how much she cared for him.

Thank you, Nanami, but it's a pity we weren't right for each other… Kashiwagi Jin closed his eyes with a hint of guilt. He had indeed stopped downstairs at Hayakawa's apartment building a month ago, reminiscing about that old CD, listening to our love from back then.
Just then, he heard footsteps behind him, and Uesugi Muneyuki appeared behind him. He was a little curious and amused: "Looks like you don't need any help!"

Kashiwagi Jin suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Uesugi Muneyuki with suspicion.

What are you doing here?
But he reacted quickly.

Oh right, unlike the others, Uesugi knows everything about me and Nanami, and I was the one who specifically told him!

“This is my private matter. What are you doing here?” Kashiwagi Jin offered a cigarette to Uesugi Muneyuki, but Uesugi Muneyuki shook his head to indicate that he did not smoke: “You are a professional inspector in the First Investigation Division, and this is related to official business. How can this be considered a private matter?”

"...I'm sorry, Nanami." Kashiwagi Jin's expression shifted, but he still said in a low voice.

"Nanami? Which Nanami? Nanami nana7mi?" Uesugi Muneyuki tossed him a can of chilled Coca-Cola with a half-smile.

"You know! That Hayakawa Nanami!" Kashiwagi Jin said, somewhat embarrassed and angry. "I've already told you, haven't I?"

"Yes, you really should thank her this time. Just now, Inspector Yanagisawa from the Metropolitan Police Department made an overseas call to inquire about Hayakawa Nanami, who is studying at Stanford University. She completely denied the relationship and warned Weekly Bunshun and the Metropolitan Police Department not to disturb her privacy over this matter. Otherwise, even across the Pacific Ocean, her lawyer's letter will be delivered!"

"Luckily she denied it, otherwise you would be finished!" Uesugi Muneyuki said meaningfully.

“So, I’m sorry to Nanami.” Kashiwagi Jin nodded. He glanced at Uesugi Muneyuki and suddenly said with some emotion, “Uesugi, do you think women start to change after they become familiar and intimate with each other? Meisa was like that, and so was Nanami. When they first started dating, everything about them was so wonderful, but after they became familiar and intimate, Meisa and Nanami both gradually changed, became unfamiliar, and were no longer so charming.”

"Huh?" Uesugi Muneyuki didn't understand what Kashiwagi Jin meant. Shouldn't they become more clingy and infatuated after getting to know each other? When Erina-sensei has nothing to do, she can't wait to hang on me. Your wife is the same, you want more after you've had her.

You're not a real crispy shark!

“Can’t you understand? Never mind… we’re different.” Kashiwagi Jin originally wanted to say that he and Kashiwagi Meisa hadn’t had sex in over half a year and had both lost interest in each other, but seeing Uesugi Muneyuki’s expression and the rumors surrounding him, he knew that Uesugi probably couldn’t understand either, so he could only bite the bullet and say, “Anyway, my path will not stop, our duel continues, Uesugi!”

“Yes, I’m looking forward to it.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded. In every sense, the competition between us is indeed still ongoing.

Just then, the Sakuradamon broadcast suddenly came on.

"Emergency! Emergency!"

"First Investigation Division, assemble immediately! An emergency has occurred!"

Uesugi Muneyuki and Kashiwagi Jin's expressions both changed, and they exchanged a glance.

Kashiwagi Jin couldn't help but be excited, while Uesugi Muneyuki was puzzled and somewhat helpless.

No way, another emergency has occurred?
Such notifications usually indicate that something major has happened!
The two threw their cigarette butts and cans into the trash can. Uesugi Muneyuki frowned and headed straight for the Special Missions Division, while Kashiwagi Jin watched Uesugi Muneyuki's back for a long time before turning around and heading towards the First Investigation Division.

My steps will not falter, Uesugi! My nemesis!

Whenever he sees Uesugi Muneyuki, Kashiwagi Jin feels his ambitions burning brightly, and his life has a clear goal and meaning.

But today, it's not just Uesugi Muneyuki who brings him endless energy.

A resolute look appeared on Haiwang Shuai's face.

This case is for the sake of Nanami!

(End of this chapter)