Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 80, Dating at the Racecourse
Watanabe Eiji briefly told Uesugi Sosetsu about the undercurrents in the Metropolitan Police Department.

There have always been two opposing forces within the Japanese police, namely the criminal police and the public security police, as mentioned in the previous article.

When talking about the Japanese Public Security Police, most people's impression of them may be "Furiya Rei", also known as "Amuro Toru" in Detective Conan. A large amount of space is used in the Detective Conan to create a character who is both good and evil, both enemy and friend, who can sacrifice everything for the country in his bones, who puts the country before himself, who cares more about the country's security and interests than the safety of citizens' lives, and who is an "anti-hero" who is willing to do anything that may threaten national security. The character is extremely popular, and the peripheral products are selling like hot cakes. It also makes fans naturally establish the image of the Public Security Police as a tragic hero who serves the country and the people, acts as the "eyes of the nation" and "shield of the nation", endures humiliation and is caught between friendship and loyalty.

Of course, we cannot say that Toru Amuro’s image is unrealistic, but what is certain is that the Public Security Bureau definitely had an influence on the Detective Conan production team, because Detective Conan almost only showed the positive image of the Public Security Bureau, and almost nothing negative was said.

It is understandable that Japan's Public Security = National Security. Its main responsibility is to ensure national security and safeguard national interests. It mainly carries out espionage, counter-terrorism and other work. Although the public security department of the Metropolitan Police Department is also under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, in fact, the public security police are almost an independent kingdom within the Metropolitan Police Department.

The predecessor of Japan's Public Security Bureau was the pre-war "Tokukoku", also known as the "Special High Police". For some reasons, it is difficult to explain clearly, so if you are interested, you can look it up yourself.

After the war, Emperor Mai launched a heavy blow against the crime-ridden Metropolitan Police Department. The Tokugawa GHQ was disbanded, the Metropolitan Police Department was dismantled and reorganized, and a large number of serious criminals were convicted by GHQ.

However, some parts of the Special Higher Police were intentionally retained by Emperor Mai and transformed into the Public Security Police. The reason should be understandable to everyone.

"The core of the public security system is the Security Department of the National Police Agency. The Chief of Security, Tsuyoshi Kudo, is the leader of the current Public Security Faction." Watanabe Eiji said in a deep voice: "For a period of time after the war, social security was turbulent, mass incidents emerged one after another, and extreme left and extreme right organizations sprang up like mushrooms after rain. The Metropolitan Police Department was exhausted, so the position of Superintendent General was mostly held by the Public Security Faction."

"It was not until the 80s that public security improved, the overall social situation stabilized, and the external environment of the Soviet Union and other countries improved our relations with the police. The criminal faction began to gain the upper hand, and the probability of the public security faction becoming the superintendent general was greatly reduced."

"But the public security faction has been trying to make a comeback in the past few years." Watanabe Eiji said seriously: "Because of the Fujidai case, you handled it very well, Uesugi-kun, which made us criminal faction proud and made my position unshakable, so the public security must also take action to prove its value. This is why the public security will be involved in the dismemberment murder case in Chiba Prefecture. They also want to handle a 'star case'."

"What is this? A counterattack by the police?" Uesugi Muneyuki understood everything now. He shook his head repeatedly: "Is there no way to control them?"

"No way." Criminal Minister Mao Li also smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Unlike us criminal police, the public security police can conduct illegal searches and arrest people without evidence. Do you know how the public security police arrest people when they suspect someone but have no evidence?"

"What do you mean?" Uesugi Sosetsu was still very interested in this area and he also wanted to know more about it.

"The most common method is to send a police officer to rush towards the target, and then suddenly fall down in front of the target, and then accuse the target of attacking the police." Minister Maori couldn't help laughing when he said this, but his expression was also a little envious: "If the target does not resist, then take him away directly. If the target resists, then it is confirmed that he is obstructing public service and attacking the police, and he will be taken away directly."

"Once we bring the person into the public security secret facility, we will naturally find a way to make the target speak."

"What is the Xibingku Sanqing Education Team?"

Uesugi Sosetsu rolled his eyes.

Watanabe Eiji, Mori Takayoshi, Okada Masayoshi, and Watanabe Minami who understood the joke laughed out loud.

This Chinese guy is quite humorous.

"Anyway, Uesugi-kun, you already know the situation. We will try our best not to involve you in our internal affairs, but I think I should tell you this. Even though I am the powerful Superintendent General, it does not mean that I can decide all matters." Seeing that the eye drops had been applied, Watanabe Eiji's attitude became gentle: "Just do your job, and leave the rest to us. In the future, we will trouble you to help us take a look at such matters."

"Okay, it looks like this is your first time at the racecourse. Minami, why don't you take Uesugi-kun for a walk?" After saying that, Watanabe Eiji signaled to his daughter to take Uesugi Sosetsu out to play.

After Uesugi Muneyuki and Watanabe Minami left, Director Maori of the Criminal Division looked at the door and said, "This time, Kudo has set a trap for us. If this guy says that the public security's judgment is very likely to be correct, then we have no chance."

The police have much greater search power and authority than the criminal police, so solving the case is almost a foregone conclusion.

"The Public Security Department probably wants to send Kudo to be the next Superintendent General." Watanabe Eiji also nodded: "We must find a way to fight back... Perhaps, the opportunity for our Criminal Division to fight back lies in Uesugi-kun."

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"I'm sorry, Uesugi-kun."

Miss Minami no longer had her usual arrogance and intelligence. She apologized to Uesugi Sosetsu a little embarrassedly: "I'm sorry for causing you trouble and affecting your day off."

"You're right." Uesugi Sosetsu nodded in agreement. "Do you know why I don't want to be a police officer? I just don't want to get involved in these bullshit things, especially factional struggles. You really are causing me trouble, my Miss Minami."

“Hey!” This was obviously not the answer Miss Minami wanted. She pouted her lips and looked dissatisfied: “You should say it’s okay, and then I, the great Inspector Watanabe, will accompany you to play around in the racecourse, and it will be all over!”

"Yes, yes, our Miss Minami always has endless ways to make others owe her favors, but when it comes to herself, she always has all kinds of excuses and reasons to write it off!" Uesugi Sosetsu squinted his eyes: "I won't fall for it. After all, it's because I was arranged by your criminal faction. Your mark on me is too obvious. If I say I'm not one of yours, do you believe me?"

"Hehe, you know that too." Watanabe Minami narrowed her eyes and said softly, "Anyway, thank you for helping me with the report. Let me make the arrangements today! Don't think too much. When you come to the Metropolitan Police Department, you just need to do what you should do. My father and I will take care of the rest."

She bent down and came close to Uesugi Sosetsu: "Consider it as compensation for you. Being together at the racecourse can be considered a date! You can't do this without giving it your all."

The corners of Uesugi Sosetsu's mouth also curled up in a playful arc: "Miss Minami wants to date me? Then you owe me another favor! After all, I'm not a casual person. If you say you want to date me and I come out, then wouldn't it be too embarrassing for me?"

This guy! Is he trying to piss me off to death?!
Even Miss Minami, who was well-mannered, was left speechless by Uesugi Sosetsu's blunt words. She pouted and took a few deep breaths before calming down. She straightened her dress and said helplessly, "Let's go."

"Ah."

The two of them left the VIP room, one in front of the other, and walked towards the racecourse. Along the way, Uesugi Sosetsu followed beside Watanabe Minami as usual.

He didn't get too close, but kept a certain distance, but not too distant.

Perhaps it was because it was already afternoon and there were not many guests at the racecourse, but from time to time some guests and staff would pop up. Without exception, they would notice Uesugi Sosetsu, the Fuji TV forensic doctor who had become popular some time ago, but soon their attention would shift to the sweet, lovely and charming face of the Metropolitan Police Department, and their gazes would be fixed on her closely.

Watanabe Minami doesn't seem to care, but she will secretly show off to Uesugi Sosetsu while keeping smiling.

Uesugi Sosetsu did not refute anything. Among all the women he had met, apart from senior sister Shirakawa Mai, Miss Minami was indeed the most beautiful.

Her appearance is already top-notch, and with careful dressing up, the cute bun, perfect face, and British-style cashmere comfortable lifestyle outfit make her look like someone who walked out of a comic book, like a dream.

Of course, what Uesugi Sosetsu likes more is that it seems that every time the two of them are together, Miss Minami wears tights. Today is also the thick black aesthetics - 80D tights paired with comfortable brown loafers.

When it comes to fashion sense, he has to give Miss Minami full marks.

Uesugi Sosetsu has always had a small regret towards most of the girls with whom he has had ambiguous relationships and had sex.

That is, they don't wear pantyhose very often.

To be precise, it's not that they don't wear pantyhose, but they rarely wear them because they want to. For example, Reina hates wearing pantyhose and only wears them to cater to Uesugi Sosetsu's interests. I'm not sure about Mai senior Uesugi Sosetsu, but she rarely wears pantyhose in her dramas and variety shows. As for the Princess Connect friends who go to Kyoto, they either don't wear them or wear them only when Uesugi Sosetsu specifies.

I must find a girlfriend who likes wearing pantyhose!
Uesugi Munesetsu was determined and unyielding.

People must have dreams!
Watanabe Minami didn't know what had been going on in the mind of Uesugi Sosetsu behind her. She turned her head and asked Uesugi Sosetsu seriously, "Is this your first time at the racecourse?"

"Well, I have very strict parents." Uesugi Sosetsu nodded. His parents were very strict in this regard, not to mention that he also had the traditional imprint of the Celestial Empire in his bones - gambling and drugs are incompatible with me!
"Betting on horses isn't illegal." Watanabe Minami was speechless.

"It's indeed not illegal, but this is my first time here." Uesugi Sosetsu thought about it and realized that at least horse racing is legal in Japan.

"Then, let me decide the afternoon's schedule!" Miss Minami was in high spirits. "How about I treat you to a good time?"

Uesugi Sosetsu was amused: "Do you really think you are a rich woman?"

"What else?" Miss Minami said tenderly yet forcefully, "How about this, we'll just treat it as a favor by interrupting your day off today?"

"Oh well!"

Uesugi Sosetsu agreed "reluctantly", so the face of the Metropolitan Police Department dragged the gluttonous Uesugi and had a great time playing the activities and facilities here.

Miss Minami first took Sugi Soyuki to experience the food at the racecourse - lobster gunkan sushi platter and oyster seafood soup. The rice was covered with plenty of lobster meat and tasted especially delicious.

Afterwards, the two of them tasted the racecourse's wine cellar together - the sake and fruit wine brewed from last year to now, which were not strong, refreshing and clear. In this special environment, it was quiet and had a unique flavor. The sweet rice wine in it tasted particularly good, especially in the company of Miss Minami.

He understood her jokes and stories immediately, and she would pick up on her gags and punchlines.

The two of them laughed and talked all the way. At the end, Miss Minami personally taught Uesugi Sosetsu how to buy horse tickets and how to look at horses. Then the two of them watched the riders cross the finish line on their racehorses.

It’s really fun and enjoyable.

Uesugi Sosetsu felt relaxed and indulged for the first time in a long time.

It is indeed relaxing to be with Miss Minami.

At this moment, Miss Minami suddenly said, "The boundary between light and darkness is where the shadow is, don't you think so, Uesugi-kun?"

"We cannot deny the necessity of shadows, but things in the shadows should stay in the shadows. We should not let them out. That group of people has too much power. We must put them in a cage, otherwise they can do anything under the pretext of counter-terrorism."

"I think we are the same kind of people. We have the same idea. Uesugi-kun, you will help me, right?"

Facing Miss Minami's expectant gaze, Uesugi Sosetsu did not intend to say anything against his will. He lowered his head seriously and looked at her, treating her with sincerity.

"Yes, we think alike."

　It would be great if the public security police could really be like Toru Amuro and his gang in Detective Conan, but unfortunately they are not.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)