Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

This man threatened him because he mistakenly believed that Masahiro Hanyu was involved with Ms. Miyako.

Did he come to our door because of this matter?

Although there were no clues pointing to this man as the cause of Keiko Tanaka's death, Masahiro Hanyu remained vigilant.

Izayoi Akizo was probably unaware of what this man was doing, because he always appeared when he was avoiding her.

Since we can't hear any noise from next door, it's clear that Izayoi Akira isn't home.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Masahiro Hanyu asked through the door.

"I'd like to talk to you." The man's voice wasn't loud, but it was very clear.

"What do you want to talk about?"

The man lowered his voice, looking through the peephole, "Tanaka Keiko!"

Masahiro Hanyu was taken aback. What did it mean that he had come to see Keiko Tanaka?

If he weren't investigating this case, he could have simply refused to open the door, but now...

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Just in case, Masahiro Hanyu hid the tactical defense pen in his sleeve.

Even the best martial artist is afraid of a kitchen knife. Even if a man's fist can smash a dent into a tree trunk, it probably can't withstand a tactical pen.

Masahiro Hanyu took a deep breath, opened the door, and said, "Hello, my name is Masahiro Hanyu."

He first introduced himself, and the other party would have to respond if they wanted to enter.

The man bowed slightly. "Kurokawa Taku."

Masahiro Hanyu stepped aside. "Mr. Kurokawa, please come in!"

Kurokawa Taku bowed again, saying, "Excuse me." Only then did he enter the room.

Kurokawa Taku seemed much more polite than the last time they met; the more polite he was, the more careful she needed to be.

Many assassins are very polite before killing; killing with courtesy is a common practice among Japanese assassins.

Masahiro Hanyu had several contingency plans in mind. If things didn't go well and the other party had any violent intentions, he needed to be prepared to take action in order to save his life.

After taking his seat, Kurokawa Taku placed his hands on his knees and said, "Mr. Hanyu, I'm here to express my gratitude."

"I know that you followed Keiko Tanaka the night she asked you to move out."

"But you didn't mention this to the police officers, which saved me a lot of trouble."

Yuzuru Masahiro was startled. He had been very careful and was quite far away, but Kurokawa Taku still noticed.

This person's vigilance and perception far exceed those of ordinary people; he is indeed a person to be wary of.

"But how do you know I didn't mention this to the police officers?"

"I have information channels!" Kurokawa Taku said, his face remaining cold and expressionless.

"It was my request, Keiko Tanaka, that you move out. I don't want anyone to pay attention to Ms. Akira."

It was him after all. Masahiro Hanyu had suspected it before. "Are Mr. Kurokawa and Keiko Tanaka acquainted?"

Kurokawa Taku shook his head. "No need to get to know her. A monthly rent of 10 yen is enough to tempt her."

Masahiro Hanyu took a deep breath. "Mr. Kurokawa, do you not want me and Ms. Akira to be neighbors?"

Kurokawa Taku stated bluntly, "That's right, that's the reason. As for why, Mr. Hanyu doesn't need to know, otherwise it won't do you any good."

Masahiro Hanyu sighed. "Mr. Kurokawa came to see me not just to express his gratitude, was he?"

Kurokawa Taku nodded slightly. "Tanaka Keiko is dead. I can only go directly to Mr. Hanyu and ask you to move out."

Masahiro Hanyu frowned. "If I don't want to move, what are you going to do, Mr. Kurokawa?"

Kurokawa Taku stared at him. "The compensation you asked Tanaka Keiko for was 20 yen. With the refunded rent, I'll give you 30 yen."

"I will pay you cash immediately if Mr. Yuzuru agrees to move out."

Masahiro Hanyu lowered his head, remained silent for a minute, and then raised his head. "Okay, I agree, but we'll have to wait a few more days."

President Satsuki promised to help Tanaka Keiko find a new place to live if the case was solved.

Even if Kurokawa Taku doesn't come looking for him, he'll still move out. There's an extra 30 yen; why not take advantage of it?

"How many days exactly?" Kurokawa asked in a low voice.

"It shouldn't take more than 10 days." Masahiro Hanyu estimated that the commission should be completed within that time.

"Normally it shouldn't exceed three days. After all, Mr. Yuzuru didn't cause me any trouble. Ten days is barely acceptable."

Masahiro Hanyu nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Kurokawa. Regarding Keiko Tanaka's death..."

"Keiko Tanaka committed suicide. The Metropolitan Police Department has already reached that conclusion. Mr. Hanyu, don't overthink it, lest you cause yourself trouble," Kurokawa Taku said preemptively.

Masahiro Hanyu seemed relieved. "Suicide!"

He turned and picked up the cigarette case. "Mr. Kurokawa, do you smoke?"

Kurokawa Taku shook his head. "Thank you, but I only smoke one a day, and I've already smoked today's."

Masahiro Hanyu rarely smokes; this pack of cigarettes was prepared for the investigation commission.

"Unfortunately, I've lost my lighter. Do you have one?"

This was Masahiro Yuzuru's purpose; he hadn't forgotten the third piece of information, though it was just a spur-of-the-moment idea to try it out.

Kurokawa Taku reached into his pocket. "I have some!"

This is a VIV short-style pure copper raised arm pendant lighter.

Yuzuru Masahiro's heart skipped a beat; Tanaka Keiko's death was related to Kurokawa Taku!

Without saying a word, he took the lighter, lit the cigarette, and said, "Thank you."

Kurokawa Taku took the lighter, stood up, politely said goodbye, and turned around before leaving.

"Miss Mingkong is unaware that I am visiting Mr. Yuzuru. Please do not tell her, otherwise it will cause you trouble."

"You must move out in ten days at most, and I will personally deliver 30 yen in cash to your door then."

An hour after Kurokawa Taku left, the sound of a door opening and closing came from room 501; Izayoi Akizo had returned.

What exactly was her relationship with Kurokawa Taku? If Tanaka Keiko's death is related to Kurokawa Taku, some things must be investigated.

The next day, after sleeping until he naturally woke up, Yuzuru turned on the TV and watched a program on TBS.

The "Healthy Living" program airs from 11:30 to 12:00 noon, a prime time slot for housewives. The TV station has invited a doctor to talk about diet and weight loss methods.

Masahiro Hanyu stared intently at the program, but couldn't find any useful clues.

The female news anchor leaned closer to the camera, holding up a mug with the TBS logo.

"Dr. Yonemura, everyone has memorized the dietary combination methods I just explained. Are there any drinks that can be combined with a diet to aid in weight loss?"

"Of course," Dr. Yonemura said, picking up the ingredients from the table. "Today, I'll teach you how to make a drink: cucumber, celery, and apple juice..."

After the explanation, there is a regular audience call-in interaction segment that continues until the end of the program.

Masahiro Hanyu watched the entire show, and the part that might connect him to Keiko Tanaka was the audience call-in segment.

He had a vague idea in his mind, and he needed to continue watching the program to clarify a certain thought.

As night fell over the corners of Nishi-Azabu, neon lights along Gaien-Nishi-dori began to illuminate the streets.

The ballroom, named "Twin Stars," is hidden inside a concrete building with a strong pop art style, its black aluminum curtain wall gleaming coldly.

Masahiro Hanyu waited in the shadows at the street corner, his gaze sweeping over each parked car.

A black Crown sedan slowly came to a stop; it was President Satsuki's car.

The car door opened, revealing the woman's black patent leather pointed high heels.

The first time Masahiro Hanyu saw her, he saw Yui Satsuki wearing a tight-fitting bodycon dress.