Ghost Detectives in the Detective World

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"Do you think I wanted to come here? It was Sato who suggested we come here."

At that moment, Kudo also heard Sato across from him say to Ran that he had wanted to come and see this place for a long time.

Although it was confirmed that Matsuda was not lying.

But Kudo became increasingly desperate. Was there really no fate between him and Ran?

Just as Kudo was falling into self-doubt, a chaotic noise came from the entrance of the restaurant.

problem occurs?

Matsuda turned around and saw that Sato, who was opposite him, had also stood up at almost the same time.

As Matsuda was about to run out of the restaurant, a figure suddenly appeared beside him, trying to take over the space at the doorway.

"I am a police officer. Bystanders, please stay away!"

Matsuda glared at Shinichi Kudo.

Tch, using his police status to intimidate people again!

Shinichi Kudo pouted, looking helpless, and could only move aside from the doorway.

......

"Officer Matsuda?"

When the uniformed police officers guarding the cordon saw that it was Matsuda, they quickly made way for him.

"What happened?" Matsuda asked as he walked in.

"You should see for yourself about this."

The police officer glanced awkwardly at the reporters in the crowd.

This is really troublesome.....

Matsuda scratched his head and walked towards Megure and the others.

"The deceased was 58 years old, named Tatsumi Taiji, and was the president of a video game company."

Takagi was reporting the findings of his investigation to Inspector Megure.

"The witnesses were three employees of the same video game company who found the body in the elevator while retrieving something they had left at the company. Today was the company's 20th anniversary celebration party, and what they had forgotten was the flowers to be used at the party."

"Also, this elevator is for the exclusive use of this company, which is located on the 24th to 36th floors of the building."

"According to company employees, their president was feeling unwell and did not attend the party. Instead, he planned to go back to the company first and then go straight home. Perhaps that's when he encountered the criminals."

"Hehe, not bad, Takagi has even learned to analyze things."

After listening to a bit of what was happening, Matsuda leisurely walked over.

"Matsuda?"

Megure glanced at his trusted lieutenant in front of him, then at Sato behind Matsuda.

A knowing look immediately appeared on his face.

He didn't say much, after all, it was after get off work hours.

What they want to do is entirely up to Matsuda and Sato...

Chapter 281 Yue Shui is back

"His clothes weren't very neat. It's possible that someone came to steal from the company when no one was around during the party and then ran into President Tatsumi."

Inspector Megure briefly explained the situation, then asked expectantly,

"Brother Matsuda, what do you think about this?"

"That's all you know, what else do you know..."

Before Matsuda could finish speaking, someone interrupted,

"Based on the existing clues, this is not a robbery and murder case. An elevator is a public place, and people can come and go at any time. If the murderer had a gun, he could have easily threatened the victim to go to a deserted place."

"And look at the position of the sleeves, no robber would unbutton those buttons, would they?"

That voice sounds familiar.

Matsuda turned around in surprise, and then saw a familiar pretty face.

"Yue Shui? What are you doing here?"

The person speaking was none other than Koshimizu Nanatsuki.

She raised her hand and excitedly saluted Matsuda.

"Newcomer here! Please take good care of me, Matsuda-senpai!"

"this......"

Matsuda glanced at the badge on Koshimizu's chest; it was the insignia of a Metropolitan Police Department intern.

"Didn't you go back to school?"

"I originally planned to go back and finish my studies,"

Yue Shui chuckled.

"But then I found out that I could take the national civil service exam after graduating from high school, so I dropped out of school and took the exam directly. I didn't expect to pass on my first try."

"Matsuda, starting today, Koshimizu will be a trainee police officer in the First Division. Will you be the one to mentor her, just like before?" Megure asked.

"this......"

Matsuda glanced somewhat guiltily at Sato beside him.

When Koshimizu left, the two drank a bit too much together, and then something more than just friendship happened.

If Sato finds out...

"Senior, you won't abandon me, will you?"

Koshimizu leaned against Matsuda and pulled his arm, asking a question.

Seeing this, Sato grabbed Koshimizu by the collar and pulled her to his side.

“Inspector, Koshimizu is a girl after all, so it’s better if I take charge of her.”

"this......"

Inspector Megure wanted to gauge Matsuda's opinion, but then he saw his trusted lieutenant blinking frantically at him.

Fortunately, while Inspector Megure was somewhat slow on the uptake when it came to reasoning, he was not lacking in emotional intelligence. He immediately understood Matsuda's meaning and quickly nodded in agreement.

"Alright, Sato will take charge of Koshimizu."

"call......"

Matsuda breathed a sigh of relief, while Tokukoshi Mizuki, standing to the side, glared at him and suddenly blurted out,

"Senior, why were you so nervous just now? Were you worried that Miwako-neechan would find out about something?"

"what?"

Sato looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

"N-nothing, I was just thinking about the case and it seems a bit complicated."

Before Matsuda could finish speaking, a beautifully dressed girl suddenly broke through the cordon and pounced on the fallen corpse.

"Daddy!"

"she is?"

Matsuda looked at the man behind the girl and asked,

"I am Ooba Satoru, the manager of this company. This is Ms. Tatsumi Sakurako, the daughter of our company president."

The man replied...

"Were you the last people to see the deceased, uh, ah, this president?"

Matsuda, seeing the beautiful woman beside him weeping like pear blossoms in the rain, was very careful about his words.

"That's right, and then the young lady arrived," the employee who was asked replied.

"I chatted with the young lady about the congratulatory message, and then we went to the venue together," said Manager Oba Satoru from the side.

"Really? You were chatting with the young lady here? And then you went to the venue together?" Matsuda grasped the key point.

"Yes, that's right," Manager Oba replied confidently and affirmatively.

"How long have you been here? A few minutes? It would be even better if you knew the exact time," Matsuda continued to press.

It's 8:30.

While Oba Satoru was still pondering, the deceased's daughter, Tatsumi Sakurako, spoke loudly.

“Very good, Mr. Oba, and this Ms. Tatsumi.”

Matsuda walked over and looked Tatsumi Sakurako up and down as she wiped away her tears.

"I'm sorry to bother you when you're so sad, but can you tell me why you know the time so accurately?"

“Because I saw Mr. Oba’s watch,” Tatsumi Sakurako said casually. “He was touching my earring at the time.”

"earrings?"

Matsuda lewdly reached his hand to Sakurako's ear.

"Can you tell me in detail how he did it? It's impossible for him to show you the watch."

Just as Matsuda was about to make his move, Oba ran over, looking annoyed, and gave Matsuda a demonstration as he spoke.

"This is how I touched her left earring with my left hand."

"I see. So, what is your relationship? After all, isn't this a bit intimate?" Matsuda asked, puzzled.

"Because Mr. Oba wanted to give me a gift."

Ms. Sakurako explained,

"It's a pearl necklace that can be paired with earrings. It's rare that from today onwards, we can be together openly."