Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Kuroki Eimi blushed slightly. "Kana-nee, is this... appropriate?"

Kana Hojo said seriously, "Kuroki-san, Yuzuru-kun can't go in alone. It's best if you accompany him."

"I didn't see Aoyama's car around here. Just in case, I need to get home as soon as possible to avoid arousing Aoyama's suspicion."

Kuroki Eimi bit her red lips lightly, "Alright then!"

Masahiro Hanyu frowned. "I didn't say you absolutely had to go in. If Kuroki-san insists..."

Kana Hojo said earnestly, "Hanyu-kun, please."

Kuroki Eimi turned her head. "Hanyu-kun, I'm nervous and worried about making a mistake, not... I'm unwilling."

"I... truly want to help Yuzuru-kun!"

Masahiro Hanyu smiled. "I see. Well then, Kuroki-san, there's no need to be nervous."

Kana Hojo handed over a camera about the size of a lighter.

"Hanyu-kun, this is a miniature camera I bought specifically to track Aoyama-suke. Is it suitable for you?"

"If we can take photos of Aoyama and that woman together, it can serve as evidence of his infidelity."

Masahiro Hanyu took it and looked at it. It was a 16mm ultra-compact camera made by Minolta.

Small in size and lightweight, it's suitable for concealment. The shutter is extremely light and almost silent, but the image size is small and the image quality is average.

He hid the camera in his palm, tested its feel, and said, "It's alright, it works, especially inside the club."

Couple's Nest is a members-only club. Couples who want to watch the show can also purchase a single-entry ticket for 8 yen.

Kana Hojo stated that she would pay for the admission tickets.

The two arrived at the iron gate of the club, whereupon staff in black uniforms appeared at the entrance.

"Good evening, sir and madam. Welcome to Couple's Nest."

"Please show your membership cards. If you wish to purchase a single-entry ticket, please kiss to prove your relationship."

The staff member kept a close eye on the two people, as even the slightest uncertainty could be detected by them.

This is such a legitimate opportunity that you can perform without any pressure.

Without any hesitation, Masahiro Hanyu naturally pulled Eimi Kuroki into his arms and kissed her.

Kuroki Eimi's body trembled slightly, but she knew she couldn't be perfunctory and tried her best to accommodate her.

The two kissed so passionately that they forgot themselves and didn't want to separate.

The staff had no suspicions, saying, "Welcome to enjoy your time together as a couple."

"No taking photos, no flirting with other couples"

"You can choose to stay overnight after midnight; the room rates are listed on the wall."

"Sir/Madam, please come in!"

Only then did the two separate. Kuroki Eimi's cheeks were flushed with shyness, and she felt weak and almost limp.

She tried her best to calm herself down before she could stand up with Masahiro Hanyu's help.

Kuroki Eimi had a strange thought in her mind; perhaps dating Yuzuru Hanyu wasn't so unacceptable after all.

Led by staff, the two entered the clubhouse lobby.

The decor was deep red, with black and gold velvet carpets, soft, dim candlelight, and the air filled with the scent of roses and musk.

The booths feature low sofas with high backs, dim lighting, and tall screens separating adjacent seats, making it impossible to see the neighboring tables.

A performance is underway on the central stage. It's a public, unrestrained act between two people, with the performers fully immersed in their roles, captivating the senses of the couple watching.

From the booths, you could faintly hear the clinking of glasses, the soft kisses, and occasionally, sounds that made your heart race and your face flush.

Kuroki Eimi glanced at the performance on stage, her heart pounding and her cheeks burning.

She and Kana Hojo had done all sorts of intimate things, but she had never dated a man.

Kuroki felt Masahiro Hanyu's arm reach out and pull her into his embrace, and she actually wanted him to hold her even tighter.

Just as her mind was in turmoil, she heard Masahiro Yuzuru's very soft voice in her ear, "Did you see that?"

Kuroki Eimi instantly snapped back to reality and realized the purpose of her visit.

Yuzuru Masahiro held her close and deliberately slowed his pace, so that she could search for that woman.

Kuroki leaned affectionately against Masahiro Hanyu, his eyes scanning the passing booths.

Suddenly her heart raced; she saw the woman.

Following Kuroki's gaze, Yuzuru Masahiro glanced at the booth on the left side of the stage, where only one woman was sitting.

The booth was dimly lit, making it difficult to see clearly. All that could be discerned was that the woman was tall and had long, flowing hair.

At Masahiro Hanyu's request, a waiter led the two to a booth on the right side of the stage.

Although it was remote, it was the best spot to observe the woman.

After the two sat down, the waiter brought them drinks and desserts, which were included in the ticket price.

Kuroki Eimi forgot her shyness, snuggled into Yuzuru Masahiro's arms, and whispered,

"Although I can't see it very clearly, I'm sure it's that woman."

Looking over, Yuzuru Masahiro could no longer see the woman's face clearly from his booth, but he was certain that she was the only one in the booth.

"Aoyama is not here; we need to wait for him to appear."

He pointed the camera, hidden in his hand, at the woman and took more than a dozen photos.

To avoid being discovered, the two acted extremely intimately.

Kuroki Eimi's breathing became somewhat uneven.

However, Masahiro Hanyu was completely unaware of this, as he was completely focused on the woman.

Although he couldn't see clearly, he had a feeling that the woman was also looking in his direction.

Has she been discovered? But this woman shouldn't know Kuroki Eimi.

The performance on stage entered an exciting moment, and the bass of jazz music rang out appropriately.

Waiters moved between the booths, asking couples if they needed to book a room for midnight.

Masahiro Hanyu looked at the price list on the wall. Double rooms ranged from 10 yen to 50 yen. This was the kind of business that allowed the club to make huge profits.

Stage performances and the ambiance of booths can stir up romantic feelings between couples, and driven by passion, they will spend money.

When the waiter came to ask if they needed to make a room, Masahiro Hanyu hugged Eimi Kuroki tightly.

"Oh, we probably have other things to do later, darling, right?"

While talking to the waiter, Masahiro Hanyu kept glancing at the woman's booth across from him.

Aoyama never appeared; the woman remained alone in the booth.

Kuroki Eimi felt inexplicably disappointed, but she cooperated by saying, "Well, we'll go somewhere else to have some more drinks."

The waiter bowed politely and left, but he would come back to inquire again not long after.

Once inside Couple's Nest, few couples choose to leave as midnight approaches.

When the waiter bowed, Masahiro Hanyu nodded politely, then looked at the booth opposite him.

He was suddenly startled; the woman in the booth was gone!