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Have you all had enough rest this afternoon?
Inspector Megure glanced at the group of people who had stayed behind to work overtime in the first lesson.
Matsuda, Sato, Shiratori, Koshimizu, plus the two menial workers, Takagi and Chiba.
Everyone else seemed quite energetic, except for Matsuda, who was slumped over the table, muttering complaints under his breath.
"What the hell? I should have known better than to say the prisoner was active at night. Now I've gotten myself into this mess."
"Matsuda, are you very dissatisfied?"
Shiratori will not miss any opportunity to strike at Matsuda in front of Sato.
"No, I am very satisfied with the reasonable arrangements made by my superiors."
Matsuda opened one eye and glanced at Shiratori, then replied irritably.
"Hey! Matsuda, any new developments on your end this afternoon?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting tense, Inspector Megure quickly stepped in to save the day.
"The vehicle issue was officially handed over to the traffic department this afternoon. They will investigate. The video footage shows that the perpetrator was very familiar with the intersection where he attacked Mizutani. At least he knew that the cameras there were malfunctioning."
Matsuda closed his eyes and mentally simulated the scene at that intersection.
“I’m 80% sure that’s where he’s been. Even if he doesn’t live nearby, that intersection is the only way he can get home.”
"What?" Megure and Shiratori looked at Matsuda in surprise. "Are you sure?"
If this is indeed the case, then the range of criminals will be significantly narrowed.
"According to Mizutani, she went there on a whim. And the nearby video footage did not show any signs of being followed, so it must have been a chance encounter."
Matsuda, with his eyes closed and his head resting on the table, continued speaking.
"So my reasoning is correct, then the culprit must have had contact with Mizutani and had a legitimate job, working a little late. His workplace was east of the intersection, while his residence was west of the intersection."
"Oh?" Inspector Megure pondered for a moment. "So, he probably passes that intersection every day?"
"Of course, uh!"
Matsuda stood up in surprise, looking at Megure.
"You're not planning to send people over there to monitor it, are you?"
"Is that not possible? This is the only way we can do it."
Inspector Megure admits that he can only do mindless tasks that don't yield good results.
"Let's schedule the shifts now."
Matsuda quickly lowered his head, hoping to escape unscathed.
“Alright, since you’ve offered to go first, I’ll let you go then,” Inspector Megure said immediately.
You think I can't handle you?
......
While Matsuda and his group were foolishly searching for that one in ten thousand chance,
The traffic police department also carried out the investigation methodically and quickly identified the type of vehicle used by the perpetrator.
Then... I was plunged into an endless wait.
With such a large volume of traffic in Tokyo, and the sheer number and variety of vehicles entering and exiting daily, traffic management requires significant time.
As Matsumoto, accompanied by Megure and Sato, held a press conference...
This so-called "serial attack on women" incident was also sensationalized by the media.
This made the young women dressed as sexy girls from Produce 101 quite nervous.
Of course, there are also some young people who don't like to watch the news and are completely unaware of this, continuing to do as they please.
Ten days later, two weeks after the attack on Mizutani, the third "attack" occurred.
"As you all know, this is what happened last night."
Inspector Megure glanced at his men.
"It can now be confirmed, as Matsuda said, that this was a series of random attacks. And the media has already reported on it today. Now, let Sato tell us the details that have not been reported by the media."
"Yes, police department."
Sato picked up the document beside him and slowly began to read.
"The person attacked last night was Ms. Ishiguro Michiko. Like Ms. Mizutani and Ms. Endo before her, she was dressed as a 101 gyaru (a type of Japanese adult film star) and was driving alone at night. She was attacked when she finished making a call at a public phone booth near Beika Department Store and was about to come out. Since it was around 11 p.m. and it was drizzling, there were no witnesses."
"Based on Ms. Ishiguro's description, the person who attacked her can be identified as the same person as Ms. Mizutani, who was attacked the first time. Ms. Ishiguro does not know Ms. Mizutani or Ms. Endo, and there is no connection between the three of them. This is the information we have now, and this is a photo taken when Ms. Ishiguro gave her statement. You can take a look."
Beika Department Store?
Matsuda hesitated for a moment, then leaned over to examine the photograph closely next to Sato.
"Hmm? Beika Department Store is located east of the intersection where Ms. Mizutani was attacked, right?"
Koshimizu was the first to discover this problem.
Oh?
This question immediately drew everyone's attention to the map, and then they all looked at Matsuda.
"what?"
Matsuda looked up and noticed that they were all looking at him.
"what happened?"
Chapter 293 Let Takagi crossdress!
“Your reasoning might be wrong,” Sato shook his head. “According to you, he lives on the other side, so how could he possibly come over here at 11 p.m. to attack Ms. Ishiguro?”
"Just because of that?" Matsuda rolled his eyes and retorted, "Hey Shiratori, your family lives in a big villa in a wealthy area, so why were you at the Metropolitan Police Department last night?"
"Isn't that obvious? I had to work last night... Uh, you mean...?"
After Shiratori finished speaking, he finally understood what Matsuda meant.
“That’s right!” Matsuda pointed to the map. “According to Ms. Ishiguro, the perpetrator was on foot, and he saw the victim nearby. Therefore, it’s highly likely that his workplace was in this area.”
After Matsuda finished speaking, he raised his palm and slapped the Beika Department Store on the map.
“We can boldly deduce that the prisoner works in this area, and that he was on duty last night.”
“Very good. Immediately arrange for personnel to investigate all companies and shops near Beika Department Store and obtain all the basic information of all the staff on duty last night.”
With a wave of his hand, Inspector Megure issued the order.
“Inspector, could you have me dress up as a sexy girl from 101 and show up in that area? Go back again tonight and see if we can lure the criminal out.” Yue Shui volunteered.
“Let me do it. I have a car, and it better matches the victim’s characteristics,” Sato said, standing up as well.
"Sister Miwako, this was my idea!"
Koshimizu glanced at Matsuda beside her and said with some dissatisfaction,
"You're not going to steal the credit from me, are you?"
“I’m just worried about you,” Sato retorted without backing down.
"enough!"
Inspector Megure slammed his hand on the table in frustration.
“I won’t let you take any risks! Since Matsuda has already provided a clue, let’s investigate based on that.”
After saying that, he turned and left.
Everyone in the class was caught off guard by Megure's sudden outburst of anger.
What's wrong with Inspector Megure, who's usually such a nice guy?
I've never seen Matsuda this angry when he's skipped work or been late before.
"Matsuda..."
Sato reached out and tugged at Matsuda's sleeve, then clasped his hands together in a gesture of request.
"Ok."
Matsuda had no choice but to bite the bullet and head towards Megure's office.
There was nothing he could do; he was the one who bore the brunt of Megure's wrath the most in the entire lesson.
This is what they call having too many lice and not being itchy.
......
In the office, Matsuda walked to Megure's desk.
"Inspector? What's wrong?"
"Nothing, just some memories."
Megure straightened his hat, replying with obvious ulterior motives.
"I see. So, what have you thought about Sato and Koshimizu's proposal?" Matsuda asked again.
He could naturally tell from Megure's attitude just now.
The past events that Megure mentioned should be related to the argument between Koshimizu and Sato.
"I will not agree to this. How can I let my subordinates be put in danger?"
Megure shook his head firmly.
"No matter how much you try to persuade me, I will not agree to this."
"What about Miwako?"
Matsuda frowned and said, "She desperately wants to become a policeman like her father, someone to be proud of."
"But I don't want my men to get hurt either!"
Megure slammed his hand on the table, speaking with some annoyance.