I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Aki Tomoya's suggestion was immediately supported by Takagi, who burst into laughter.

Majima rolled his eyes and replied, "I think Aki-kun is more suitable. You look more suited to be Takagi's girlfriend than I am!"

"Why don't you two... never mind what I said, this trip to Kyoto, we've made all the arrangements perfectly for you, you won't suffer any losses!"

Chapter 233 Preparing to Leave the Scene (2/2)

They agreed to accompany Takagi to Kyoto during the three-day weekend next month, but Aki Tomoya and Majima felt somewhat helpless about his arranged marriage.

Simply put, both of them were aware of Takagi's request for their help and would act accordingly.

I'm going to Kyoto, probably because Takagi will be very busy.

"That `s a deal!"

Takagi kept giving them meaningful glances, implying that they couldn't back out.

The two, who were almost used to his reaction, could only nod helplessly.

The trip to Kyoto is scheduled for October 8th to 10th.

It only takes three days.

Takagi's return to his home in Kyoto this time looks like he's heading to the battlefield.

Having arrived in Tokyo alone, he still faces challenges from his family.

As a Kansai native who has come to the heart of Kanto, he should be a true member of the Kyoto school, yet he keeps saying he is a Kanto native.

It's truly astonishing what Takagi was thinking.

We had agreed to accompany Takagi to Kyoto in late September, and the remaining time in September passed in the blink of an eye.

As October arrived, while working part-time at UDI, each job was a new one, involving different bodies and different reports.

However, the case that happened in Musashino last month was not resolved by October.

"I heard that another person who ingested poison has been found, but this time they were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, rather than being part of our work."

In her office, Tokai Rinyuko talked about the suspected instigated suicide case in Musashino last month.

Consuming live insects, and not just insects, but more broadly speaking, poisonous reptiles.

When talking about this, Tokai Rin Yuko's expression became somewhat wistful.

"After all this time, we finally have a clue. How exactly were those people tricked into eating those things?"

After hearing that there had been progress in the case, Aki Tomoya said something out of curiosity.

It cannot be ruled out that they agreed to commit suicide together in that way, but there is also the possibility that they were instigated.

As for whether it's just a coincidence...

Until the results are available, nothing can be completely certain.

The person found was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Once their condition improves, the police will question them.

If all goes as expected, the commonalities between the two victims found in the previous two discoveries should provide some clues this time.

"The two of them had something in common. According to others, they were usually taciturn and avoided people except when they were working. Their behavior was very suspicious. They might have been tricked by some weird bastard!"

"...Stop talking, I think I understand a little."

Tokai Rin Yuko's words reminded Aki Tomoya of those charlatans who specialize in deceiving people.

Scamming people out of money is secondary; the most despicable thing is deceiving others to hurt yourself.

Thinking that those people might have been tricked into eating those things, Aki Tomoya couldn't wait for the police to solve the case and arrest the instigator.

It's despicable to trick others into doing such things!

Unfortunately, in Japan, the death penalty requires the signature of the Minister of Justice to be carried out.

"It's terrifying to think that there are such swindlers in the world!"

As Tokai Rin Yuko spoke, she shivered.

Fortunately, arresting people is the responsibility of the police, and all they deal with are corpses.

"What are you guys talking about? It sounds like you're having a good time?"

Just then, Mikoto Misumi walked in and, seeing the two chatting, couldn't help but ask a question.

"The police already have new leads on that case from last month, right?"

An Yilun also replied.

"Oh, that's it. It's very likely that you were deceived and misled. There are swindlers everywhere, so be careful."

It seems that Mikoto Misumi has also learned some of the details.

Three victims with similar conditions have been found. Two of them died because they were not discovered in time. The most recently discovered victim was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment because he was found in time.

They are all physically healthy, but their mental state remains to be seen.

Scammers are resourceful, but they're definitely also crazy.

Considering the impact, the police could not let it go unchecked. Precisely because there were clues proving that the nature of this case was different, they had to launch a full-scale response.

"I hope they arrest and bring the person to justice soon."

There are plenty of perverts in Japan, and Aki Tomoya just hopes he will never encounter one in the future.

Not to mention, the person behind this case is a rather dangerous conman.

About two days later, after the victim who had been rescued regained consciousness, the police gradually extracted some clues from his body.

That person didn't know the other two people who had the same behavior in real life, but they had communicated on an online forum.

Following the leads, the police located accounts that had communicated with all three individuals, and with the assistance of the cybersecurity team, they were able to identify the suspects.

The person was caught soon after, but the situation was much more complicated than expected.

Aki Tomo didn't learn much more about the situation. He only knew that the suspect who instigated the three people currently identified had been arrested and taken to the police station for a pork cutlet meal.

He wasn't clear on the specifics of what happened afterward, but he heard that the Metropolitan Police Department was very busy with this matter, as if it were a very sensitive issue that they were taking very seriously.

Anyway, it's no longer just a matter between the Musashino Police Station and the local police station.

Tokyo police are going to be very busy these days.

……

While the Tokyo police were busy, Aki Tomoya's situation was also somewhat affected, but not too much.

It was probably the director, Yasuo Kamikura, who told him that he wouldn't need to work part-time at UDI anymore recently.

When asked why, the director did not elaborate, only vaguely explaining that he was afraid of being affected by some recent events.

After thinking about it carefully, he became worried and asked the other party, "Aren't they afraid?"

“We are adults, and we are all excellent forensic scientists. We are used to some things. Besides, this is a national institution. I will not let my people get hurt. It’s different for you, Aki-kun. You are just a student. Things have been a bit complicated lately. I personally suggest that you try not to show up at UDI for the time being.”

After listening to the director's words, Aki Tomo didn't pretend that he didn't care about such things.

They are forensic workers on the front lines and will not shirk their responsibilities. He is just a part-time student. Kamikura Yasuo asked him to appear in public as little as possible during this period, which is also a form of protection for him.

Aki Tomoya wasn't worried about himself; instead, he was more worried about his seniors at the research institute.

“It’s not easy…”

Just like now, because of that case, we have to consider revenge.

He's a minor part-timer at UDI, but Nakado Kei and Misumi Mikoto are a different story; they'll probably have a tough time in the coming days.

All Aki Tomokazu could do was pray for them, wishing them all peace and hoping that the director's worries were unnecessary.

"We're going to Kyoto afterward, so you could consider it a few days to lay low and avoid the limelight, right?"

Chapter 234, here's my autograph for you (1/?)

Okay, I don't need to do any part-time work in October. I'll just wait for the case to be closed or for the heat to die down.

The people implicated in the case are said to be formidable, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has been keeping a close eye on things.

Director Kamikura Yasuo's concerns were not unfounded; it's always good to be cautious.

As for the details of the case, Aki Tomoya has no way of knowing more about it now. The case is complicated and has had a wide-ranging impact.

However, Aki Tomoya has another thing to prepare for in October, which is to go to Kyoto with Takagi.

But that will take some time to pass.

I don't need to work part-time at UDI anymore; the original plan needs to be changed.

UDI's part-time work was affected, but on the other hand, there was more time available in October.

"Upon closer inspection, aside from going to Kyoto with Takagi, there aren't any other special plans for this month..."

There were no special arrangements; it was basically just following the established procedures.