Monday, January 24, afternoon.

The license plate number that Yui Shimura said was the license plate number of Officer Chiba's car, and Officer Takagi wanted to call Officer Chiba, but was stopped by Officer Nagasuke.

"Chiba is off today, and I haven't visited his apartment yet, so let's stop by today. Officer Chosuke laughed.

Officer Sato said, "Yes, senior, Chiba's apartment is near here. ”……

On the way, in Officer Sato's car.

Officer Takagi couldn't help but ask, "Officer Sato, Officer Chosuke won't let me call Chiba, doesn't he think Chiba is also involved in the case?"

"On the contrary," Officer Sato said, "I think Officer Chosuke is protecting Chiba. ”

"What do you mean by that?" asked Officer Takagi.

"If you had just called Chiba, and Chiba knew that Akira Kato," Officer Sato said, "then theoretically, Chiba would have had time to report to Akira Kato." ”

Officer Takagi laughed, "There's no way Chiba could do that. ”

"We believe that Chiba is useless, the facts are there. Officer Sato said, "Moreover, if Chiba and Akira Kato happen to be together when you call Chiba, and let Akira Kato overhear the content of the call, it will be even more troublesome." ”

"That would be such a coincidence. Officer Takagi sneered, "And Chiba said that he will rest at home today and doesn't want to go anywhere." ”

"No matter what, the best thing to do is to keep Chiba unaware, and let Chiba stay with us after he knows," Officer Sato said, "fundamentally, to eliminate all suspicions in Chiba." ”

"That's just as well. Officer Takagi sighed. ……

Chiba Police Officer Apartment.

Seeing a strange and familiar man answering the door, Officer Takagi and Officer Sato were stunned.

Strange and familiar, I haven't seen it before, but I've just seen it in the photo, that's right, he's Akira Kato.

Seeing that Akira Kato is dressed at home, not like a visitor, could it be that Officer Chiba and Akira Kato live together?

Officer Takagi and Officer Sato looked at each other for a moment, and Officer Chiba came out yawning, "What's the matter?

"And me. "Officer Chosuke is here.

"Changsuke Senpai. Officer Chiba was surprised, "What the hell is going on?"

"There's something I need to look into with you. Officer Chosuke asked rhetorically, "Won't you let us in?"

"Ah, it's a bit of a mess in my house, please wait a minute. Officer Chiba said meaninglessly.

"No need. Officer Nagasuke pushed Officer Chiba and Akira Kato through the door, "Excuse me." ”

"Oh, please come in, please come in. Officer Chiba said, then whispered to Officer Takagi, "What the hell is going on?"

Officer Sato pulled Officer Takagi down and signaled that he couldn't speak.

So, Officer Takagi snorted and perfunctory.

The room was indeed very messy, with all kinds of books and magazines scattered everywhere, uneaten drinks and food on the table, and empty snack bags scattered on the floor.

"Ah, Chiba, you're really capable. Officer Sato laughed, "You're used to living in places like this." ”

"It's okay, it's okay, it's mainly a day off. Officer Chiba laughed dryly, and then sold Officer Takagi, "Actually, Takagi's apartment is similar to mine. ”

"Less, less nonsense, I don't have it. Officer Takagi hurriedly cleared up, and then diverted the topic, "Chiba, you and this ......"

"Oh, his name is Akira Kato, and he's my friend," Officer Chiba said, "He only came back from abroad last month, and he didn't have a house to rent for the time being, so I let him live here." ”

Officer Sato asked, "How many days did you stay?"

"It's been a few days," Officer Chiba thought for a moment, "it's been ten days." ”

"I moved in on the 8th of this month, and I'll move out the next month. Akira Kato asked, "Why are you asking this?"

"That," Officer Takagi said with a dry smile, "curious, just curious about Chiba's cohabitation life." ”

"Hey, hey," Officer Chiba jumped to his feet, "don't be so ambiguous. ”

Officer Chosuke asked, "Now, Chiba, where are you from six to half past seven this morning?"

"Me?" Officer Chiba thought for a moment, "I've been watching movies since last night until six o'clock this morning, Kato, what time was that?"

"About half past six. Akira Kato said, "I started watching it at two o'clock last night, and it took about four hours. ”

"Didn't you, you didn't sleep all night yesterday?" asked Officer Takagi.

"And what movie are you watching here?" Officer Sato asked teasingly, "Could it be an adult series?"

"No, no, no. Officer Chiba said hurriedly, and then went to get a few videos, "This is it." ”

"Fake, masked superman?" Officer Takagi was surprised.

"Well," Officer Chiba said, "I watched a total of six videos, fast-forwarding the commercial and the opening credits, which lasted more than four hours. ”

"You're amazing. Officer Takagi was impressed, "I can actually watch it all night." ”

"The main reason is that I was so excited to watch the football game last night that I couldn't sleep at all. Officer Chiba said embarrassedly.

"Speaking of which, Chiba, you have a lot of figurines here. Officer Sato laughed.

"It's not illegal. Officer Chiba said stiffly.

"And after that, Chiba," Officer Chosuke asked, "after half-past six?"

"Well," Officer Chiba said, "I went to take a shower, and when I came out, I watched TV and had breakfast, and then I went to bed." ”

"What show are you watching?" asked Officer Sato.

"Morning news at seven o'clock. Officer Chiba said.

"Was your companion there?" asked Officer Takagi.

Officer Chiba said, "Kato, he went for a run while I was in the shower. ”

Officer Sato asked, "What time did he come back?"

Officer Chiba said, "Seven o'clock." ”

"Be more specific. Officer Takagi asked, "Did the news start airing at seven o'clock?" ”

"Well," Officer Chiba said after a moment's thought, "the advertising time just ended. ”

"Oh, it's seven o'clock. Officer Chosuke said.

Officer Chiba felt that something was wrong more and more, and whispered to Officer Takagi, "Takagi, what the hell is going on?"

"This ......," Officer Takagi was embarrassed.

"Chiba, where is your bedroom, take me to see it. Officer Chosuke said.

"Oh, it's this. Confused, Officer Chiba took Officer Chosuke to the bedroom.

Officer Nagasuke closed the bedroom door and showed Officer Chiba his police ID, "Chiba." ”

"Yes, yes. "Officer Chiba realizes that something is wrong.

"Do you dare to swear to the badge that what you just said is the truth, without a hint of discount?" Officer Chosuke asked sternly, looking into Officer Chiba's eyes.

"Yes," Officer Chiba said, looking at Officer Nagasuke, raised his hand and swore an oath, "I swear, what I just said is the truth." ”

"That's good. Officer Nagasuke patted Officer Chiba on the shoulder with satisfaction, "Chiba, criminal police is really a difficult profession to do." Then he opened the door and went out.

Officer Nagasuke showed his police ID, "I'm Officer Chosuke Takagi of the Metropolitan Police Department's Search Division 1, and this is my colleagues, Officer Sato and Officer Takagi. ”

Officer Sato and Officer Takagi hurriedly showed their police ID cards and reported their identities.

Officer Chosuke said, "Mr. Akira Kato, Mr. Hirotoshi Nakamoto was assassinated at his home at around 6:50 this morning, and we have some questions for you, and we hope that you will cooperate in our investigation. ”

Officer Chiba understands that it turns out that Akira Kato is a suspect in the murder, and the time of the crime is when he is taking a shower.

"What? Nakamoto is dead?" Akira Kato was surprised, and then sighed, "Okay, it's normal for you to suspect me, just ask if there's anything you want to ask." ”

Officer Takagi asked, "Excuse me, what time did you leave this morning?"

Akira Kato said: "It can only be said that it was after half past six, but I really can't remember the specifics." ”

Officer Sato asked, "It rained this morning, why did you go out for morning exercises?"

Akira Kato said, "I'm used to morning exercises, so I go out unless it's really bad weather. ”

Officer Takagi asked, "So, you won't be exercising with an umbrella in the morning, will you?"

"How is that possible?" said Akira Kato, "I went out in a full-body raincoat. ”

Officer Sato said, "So, please bring your full-body raincoat and shoes." ”

"Okay. "Akira Kato brought a full-body raincoat and a pair of sneakers, the whole body raincoat is gray-black, there are some wet stains on the shoes, and there are some mud spots, but the soles are clean.

Officer Sato asked, "Did you brush the soles?"

"I haven't brushed it, I'm not that diligent. Akira Kato explained, "This should be washed from the stagnant water on the ground. ”

Officer Takagi asked, "We need to take these two things for inspection, is that okay?"

"Of course. Akira Kato said.

The full body raincoat and sneakers were sent away, and by the way, Yui Shimura was called up, and a new round of questioning began.

Officer Takagi said, "Mr. Kato, if you don't mind, please tell us about your relationship with Mr. Nakamoto and Ms. Shimura." ”

"I don't mind. Akira Kato said.

"Then I'll tell you. Yui Shimura said, "Kato he went out for three years, and at first there was still contact, and then he completely broke off contact, and I was in pain, and it was Hirojun who was always with me, so I was with Hirojun later." ”

"I explained to you before that it was because the phone number was upgraded and changed, so we lost contact. Akira Kato said.

"Then you can come back. Yui Shimura shouted.

"I signed a three-year contract, and if I sneak back halfway, it will be a breach of contract, not only will I lose my salary and bonus, but I will also have to compensate the company for a sum of money and possible losses. Akira Kato said helplessly, and continued, "And you said before, that you would wait for me to come back, and the result." ”

"I'm ......" Yui Shimura had nothing to say.

Officer Takagi couldn't help but interject, "Didn't you write a letter?"

"I wrote the letter, but I returned it. Akira Kato said, "Thanks to the postal system, he is responsible, I thought it was a reply from Youyi, then I knew it was a return letter." ”

Officer Sato asked, "Didn't you contact Ms. Shimura in any other way?"

"Yes, it's Nakamoto. Akira Kato said, "The result is not human. ”

Officer Takagi asked, "What do you mean?"

Akira Kato said, "Nakamoto used my trust to deceive me, and at the same time deceived Yui, so as to gain Yui's trust. ”

Yui Shimura said: "You are talking nonsense, there is no such thing at all. ”

"A lie told a thousand times will be considered true," Mr. Kato said.

Officer Sato said, "So you have a grudge and kill Mr. Hirotoshi Nakamoto." ”

"I wanted to kill him, but I didn't. Akira Kato said, "He has a lot of eyes, and after everyone has suffered losses, they hate him very much, so I don't take it seriously, and after I have experienced it myself, I understand his hatefulness." ”

At this time, Officer Nagasuke's phone rang, and the preliminary test results of Akira Kato's full-body raincoat and sneakers showed that there was no blood on them.

"Isn't there blood on the raincoat or shoes? Officer Chosuke hung up.

Akira Kato smiled: "Look, there is no blood on my raincoat and shoes, which means that I am not a murderer." ”

Officer Sato's eyes lit up, "Oh, how do you know that the absence of blood marks means that you are not a murderer?"

"This," Akira Kato was stunned for a moment and forced a smile, "It's like this in detective dramas, and blood stains represent evidence." ”

"This is not a detective drama. Officer Takagi laughed.

Officer Chiba persuaded: "Kato, if it's you or not, just admit it." ”

"The murderer is not me, what do I recognize!" Kato said angrily, "If you think I am the murderer, then come up with tangible evidence." ”

"You go ahead, I'll make a call. Officer Chosuke walked out.

"Wait," Officer Chiba said earnestly, "Senpai Chosuke, Officer Sato, Takagi, can you let me talk to Kato alone." ”

"Chiba. Officer Takagi shouted worriedly, Chiba was already involved in the incident, and if he couldn't convince Akira Kato, it would become a confession.

"I know what I'm doing. Officer Chiba said firmly.

"Okay. "Officer Nagasuke went out first, Officer Sato invited Yui Shimura out, and Officer Takagi, who went out last, closed the door. ……