Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Masahiro Hanyu made this suggestion in a very serious manner, and he was waiting for President Satsuki to refuse or even reprimand him.

After all, how could the usually aloof and somewhat arrogant club president agree to be his dance partner?

Satsuki Yui tapped her fingers heavily on the table. "Hanyu-kun, your thoughts coincide with mine."

"The Twin Star Ballroom is open from 19 p.m. to midnight every day. Let's go there tomorrow night."

President Satsuki's willingness to agree so readily was truly unexpected.

Masahiro Hanyu couldn't help but confirm again, "I'm going with you tomorrow night, President, and you'll be my dance partner, right?"

Satsuki Yui blinked her peach blossom eyes. "Yes, do you regret the suggestion Yuzuru-kun just made?"

Masahiro Hanyu certainly didn't regret it. "President, once we're in the dance hall, we'll need to be able to improvise in some situations."

Satsuki Yui said casually, "Don't worry, Yuzuru-kun, I have experience and will guide you on the spot."

Masahiro Hanyu stopped short of making things clear beforehand, since some physical contact is unavoidable.

Seeing that Masahiro Hanyu was no longer looking directly at her, Yui Satsuki straightened up from her sideways sitting position to a full sitting position. "Hanyu-kun, do you have any other suggestions regarding the investigation of Keiko Tanaka?"

Masahiro Hanyu pondered for a moment, "Whether Keiko Tanaka smokes or not is not mentioned in her personal information."

Satsuki Yui stated definitively, "The fact that Tanaka Keiko's personal information doesn't mention it indicates that she doesn't smoke."

The third piece of information is that the VIV short pure copper lifting arm pendant lighter is a lighter.

If Keiko Tanaka doesn't smoke, then this lighter must be pointing to someone else, perhaps related to the so-called mysterious drug.

"Hanyu-kun, are you asking this question because you're considering some clues I'm unaware of?" Satsuki Yui scrutinized him with her peach blossom eyes.

The clues came from information provided by the system, which he couldn't explain clearly, so he could only give vague answers.

"Oh, I haven't met Tanaka Keiko many times. I'm just trying to find clues that she might have left behind through some everyday actions."

Satsuki Yui raised her eyebrows slightly. "Oh, alright, so, based on that consideration, what is something you'd like to do, Hanyu-kun?"

"We should also search Tanaka Keiko's house, even though the police have already searched it thoroughly," said Masahiro Hanyu with a solemn expression.

Satsuki Yui tapped her fingers on the table again. "I had the same idea. I've already spoken to Inspector Yamamoto, and I expect to have that opportunity in the next day or two."

Masahiro Hanyu smiled. "President, our chemistry makes us suitable to be partners."

Satsuki Yui didn't delve into the topic. This time, her partnership with Yuzuru was only temporary because there were some things she couldn't do alone.

To become her partner long-term requires very high qualifications; even the other four detectives in the agency are not qualified.

Since we're currently in the cooperation phase, she certainly wouldn't say these things explicitly, lest it affect Yuzuru's efforts.

"Double Star Ballroom is a high-end ballroom where staff will look out for suitable targets and guide them into the casino to gamble. We two should strive to become such targets."

"First of all, you need to attract the attention of the dance hall staff by dressing appropriately."

"Hanyu-kun's image and temperament are still quite good, but he still needs to pay more attention to his attire."

"Go and choose an appropriate outfit. I need to see it first so I can choose something suitable to match you."

To facilitate infiltrating various locations and conducting investigations, the detective agency provides specialized clothing and props, which any detective who accepts a commission is entitled to use.

Masahiro Hanyu stood up. "Okay, President, please wait a moment."

He was originally in charge of managing the costumes and props, and helping other detectives make choices was Masahiro Hanyu's daily work; he was very experienced.

He quickly chose his attire and went to see Satsuki Yui.

A light blue shirt with a stiff collar, a patterned tie, a charcoal gray single-breasted casual suit, matching trousers, and black patent leather Oxford shoes.

Yui Satsuki looked approving. "Hanyu-kun certainly knows how to choose clothes. Let's meet outside the Twin Star Ballroom tomorrow night at 19 PM."

She took an envelope from the drawer and handed it to Masahiro Hanyu, "Here is 50 yen, as expenses for entering the dance hall and casino tomorrow night."

"You'd better make sure you look generous and wealthy then, don't let the limited budget make you look weak."

It's really difficult to appear wealthy and powerful with only 50 yen.

Yuzuru Masahiro took the envelope without raising any questions. President Satsuki would be going with them tomorrow night, and if there wasn't enough money, she would have to improvise.

Yui Satsuki took out another 5 yen from the drawer. "Regarding the investigation of Keiko Tanaka, Yuzuru-kun, you probably have some other thoughts in mind, but perhaps they are immature and you don't want to talk about them for now."

"This 5 yen is for you, as expenses for investigating the cause of Tanaka Keiko's death. Any overpayment will be refunded, and any underpayment will be collected."

"Before we meet at 19 PM tomorrow night, please conduct your own investigation."

She paused for a moment, then said, "It's all for finding out the truth and fulfilling the request. Good luck, Yuzuru-kun."

After leaving the detective agency, Masahiro Hanyu first went to a boutique tobacco shop.

The VIV short pure copper lifting arm pendant lighter is a very niche, retro, and uncommon lighter, available only in high-end tobacco shops.

After hearing Masahiro Hanyu's request, the shop owner quickly found this lighter.

This is a lift-arm gas lighter, made of pure copper, only the size of a thumb, and extremely lightweight.

The lighter has a small round hole at the end, through which a thin chain can be threaded to use it as a keychain.

The lighter cost 8000 yen, and Masahiro Hanyu had no intention of buying it. He merely examined the lighter but couldn't find any useful clues.

After leaving the tobacco shop, Masahiro Hanyu bought a copy of a TV weekly.

The weekly magazine contains a complete weekly program schedule for TBS television, including drama introductions, celebrity interviews, plot previews, and more.

TBS's "Healthy Living" program features a weight loss special at noon, including weight loss lectures, dietary guidance, and exercise demonstrations.

Keiko Tanaka used to be a Latin dancer, and now that she's so overweight, it's normal for her to be watching weight loss programs. What clue does this information suggest?

Masahiro Hanyu felt it was necessary to watch the program tomorrow at noon.

It was already dark when he got back to the apartment. He was still a little worried that the Nishi-Arai Real Estate Center might send a real estate agent to contact the tenant, which would expose his identity as an agent.

Other tenants don't know he lives in room 502, and they can simply avoid him by intentionally avoiding him, but he can't avoid his female neighbor, Izayoi Akira.

Miss Mingkong is simple-minded, but she is quite skilled in martial arts. If she finds out she has been deceived, who knows what she will do?

Yui Satsuki was aware of the impersonation of a real estate agent, and she explicitly stated that she would speak to Officer Yamamoto to temporarily prevent Masahiro Hanyu's identity from being revealed, but the effectiveness of this measure remains to be seen.

He had barely sat down when there was a gentle knock on the door, but no one spoke.

Yuzuru Masahiro walked to the door and looked outside through the peephole. He saw a cold, stern-looking man's face—the middle-aged man with a scar on his forehead.