Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

"Shinto Ukisei, that's what I'm doing!" Izayoi said, crossing his arms over his chest and turning his head.

Masahiro Hanyu had no intention of looking at her breasts. Although they were firm and exquisite, they were far less impressive than those of Eimi Kuroki or Nako Yonemura. He hadn't seen Rea Hashimoto's yet, but he guessed they were pretty good too.

"So sculpting these little figures is called Shinto Floating Life. Which school of thought does Miss Mingkong belong to?"

"Tachikawa Driftwood, Tokyo Gold Engraving, Kanto Tattoo, Asakusa Daimo, Yuanpai Workshop, that should be about it!"

Masahiro Hanyu didn't know anything about carving; he learned about these different schools of carving when he went to buy carving knives.

Izayoi shook her head. "No, that's not it. Please don't ask anymore. I can't tell you."

A school of sculpting that requires practicing naked must be rather strange, perhaps some ancient tradition.

Masahiro Yuzuru pointed to the bed, "It has to be cleaned up, I'm a clean freak."

Izayoi nodded solemnly, "Please rest assured, Mr. Yuzuru!"

The following afternoon, Yui Satsuki drove to the vicinity of the apartment building, where Masahiro Hanyu met her in the car.

"Hanyu-kun, I have some bad news for you."

"Aphrodisiac and hallucinogenic drug components were detected in the holy tea, but not in the mugwort leaf slimming drink."

"Although this reason might be enough to arrest Inoue Kazuhiko, it doesn't prove anything, since it can't be linked to Tanaka Keiko's death."

"I'm afraid we'll have to continue our investigation, and that will be hard on you, Yuzuru-kun."

After learning about Naoko Yonemura's situation, Masahiro Hanyu was not surprised by this outcome.

"President Satsuki, if I can find out the cause of Tanaka Keiko's death, can this request be considered complete?"

Satsuki Yui was taken aback. "What do you mean by that, Yuzuru-kun?"

"After investigation, I believe that Keiko Tanaka's death is both related to and different from the five suicide cases three years ago," Masahiro Hanyu explained.

"The case of Tanaka Keiko's suicide should be investigated as a separate case. Because of the request from Inspector Yamamoto, we initially fell into a trap in the investigation."

"Of course, if we can find out about Tanaka Keiko's death, it will also help to find out about the five suicide cases three years ago, and the mysterious drugs involved will also be investigated."

Satsuki Yui's peach blossom eyes sparkled. "Hanyu-kun, do you already have the answer in your heart?"

Masahiro Yuzuru shook his head slightly. "I only have suspicions. I don't have any evidence yet. I'm afraid I'll have to take some risks or pay some price to find out the truth."

Yui Satsuki looked at him. "Alright, if Yuzuru-kun can find out the cause of Tanaka Keiko's death, this request can be completed."

"I will keep my promise to Yuzuru: not only will I make you a full-fledged detective at the agency, but I will also move you to a better place to live, which costs 3.8 yen in rent."

This is exactly the result Masahiro Hanyu wanted; Yui Satsuki, who is skilled in mind reading, truly understands him.

"President Satsuki, please rest assured, I will do my best to complete this task."

After Masahiro Hanyu got out of the car, Yui Satsuki rolled down the window, her eyes seeming to hold a concern she hadn't shown before.

"Hanyu-kun, no matter what, please be careful. If you need anything, please contact me. We're partners."

For three consecutive days, Masahiro Hanyu kept watch near 1-7-11 Nishi-Azabu.

Upon observation, it was discovered that this was merely an activity venue for the Fusheng Association, and Inoue Kazuhiko did not reside here. He only came at noon each day and left in the evening to work at the Shuangxing Ballroom.

Naoko Yonemura and Ms. Kyoko take turns staying here at night. Based on the pattern of observation, they should be working in shifts around the clock.

During this time, Inoue Kazuhiko called him, urging him to appease Miss Mio as soon as possible and bring her into the Fusheng Association.

Although my last tea-tasting experience wasn't pleasant, it at least proved two things.

First, the holy tea was effective. When Ms. Mio was kissed, she did not refuse; in fact, she complied.

Second, if he is with other women, Miss Mio will be jealous. A woman's jealousy indicates that she cares about him.

On the phone, Masahiro Hanyu complained that Mio was really angry and hadn't spoken to him for the past few days. He admitted that he had acted impulsively during the tea ceremony and that he could only try to appease her slowly; rushing things wouldn't help.

He suggested that he could have some of the sacred tea and invite Miss Mio to taste it privately, as the effects should be faster that way.

However, Inoue Kazuhiko firmly rejected this request because the association had strict rules that the sacred tea could not appear anywhere other than the designated address.

That evening, after Inoue Kazuhiko and Ms. Kyoko left the tea room, Hanyu Masahiro came to the gate and rang the doorbell.

He knew that Naoko could see this from upstairs.

Before long, Naoko opened the courtyard gate, her face beaming with surprise. "Mr. Yamamoto, what brings you here at this hour?"

Masahiro Hanyu bowed slightly. "I came here specifically to visit Ms. Nako. May I come in?"

Nako stepped aside. "It's convenient, Mr. Yamamoto, please come in."

After entering through the security door, Nako led him upstairs to the second floor. "Mr. Yamamoto, you've come at just the right time. I'm all alone here now."

She looked shy and began to brew tea. "I'll be here alone until 10 a.m. tomorrow."

"Mr. Yamamoto, is there anything I can do for you?"

Masahiro Yuzuru understood the meaning behind Nako's words, but that was not his purpose in coming to see her.

"I met Miss Nako's brother, Mr. Yonemura."

Naoko's smile froze for a moment, then she quickly recovered.

"Since I became a volunteer in the association, my brother has received blessings from the association. His career has been getting better and better, and he is now a very famous nutritionist."

"Nako is very proud to have a brother like that."

Masahiro Yuzuru said calmly, "Mr. Yonemura should be proud of Ms. Nako. Without Nako's dedication, he wouldn't have achieved what he has today."

Nako rinsed the earthenware cup with hot water, poured the brewed tea into the cup, and respectfully placed it in front of Masahiro Hanyu.

"When I was little, my parents were in a car accident, and my older brother raised me. He had a very hard time."

"I'm willing to do anything for my brother."

Masahiro Hanyu picked up his teacup, gently blew away the foam on the surface, but did not drink it.

"How did Mr. Yonemura meet Mr. Inoue? Was it through Keiko Tanaka's introduction?"

Nako was pouring tea into her cup when she heard the name Tanaka Keiko. Her hand trembled slightly, and tea spilled out of the cup.

She hurriedly turned around, grabbed a rag, and said, "I'm so sorry, I was rude. You know Tanaka Keiko, Mr. Yuzuru!"

Masahiro Hanyu slowly took a small sip of tea; it still tasted the same.

"I was having drinks with Mr. Yonemura at a bar when he mentioned the name Keiko Tanaka."

Naoko seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Oh, I see."

"My brother wasn't famous back then, and he had very few loyal fans. The only person he could date was Keiko Tanaka."

Nako put down the rag and took out a pack of cigarettes from the drawer under the table. "Mr. Yamamoto, do you mind if I smoke here? Would you like to have one too?"

Yuzuru Masahiro nodded, reached out and took the cigarette. Yonemura Nako took out a lighter, clicked it, and handed it over.

He was startled; the VIV short-length pure copper lifting arm pendant machine was also owned by Naoko Yonemura.

The three leads all pointed to Naoko Yonemura.