Chapter 5: An Awkward Encounter

It turns out that things in Urashima don't seem to be as simple as they seem, and Lin Xiuyi still hasn't returned to the office until after work. Seeing Urashima anxiously waiting here for a day, Miki couldn't bear to let him go back first.

"Urashima-kun, let's go back and rest today! I think there should be no news from the police department for the time being!"

"I'm really sorry, senior, you worried about me!"

"Don't take it personally, trust the police department, it's all just a misunderstanding, anyway...... It will all pass!"

"Hey, thank you!"

Urashima raised his hand and rubbed his somewhat numb face, then said goodbye to Miki, and then put on his coat and left the office with his briefcase!

When Urashima walked out of the building of the Metropolitan Police Department, the depression in his heart made him at a loss to know where to go, he hesitated to follow the flow of people from work into the Sakurada Gate Station, with the opening of the subway door, the flow of people who were in a hurry to rush home immediately pushed Urashima into the carriage, and soon, his face was very embarrassed and stuck to the window.

"Ahh

When he finally straightened up in the carriage, he saw that there was a small sweat stain left on the window where he leaned against it, so he hurriedly subconsciously wiped the traces on the window a few times with his sleeve, and then slowly moved away from this position.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next stop of the train is Roppongi Station......"

When Urashima, who had been worried about the day's events, heard Roppongi Station's station announcement in a trance, he suddenly had a plan to get off the bus in an irritable mood......

He struggled to move step by step from the crowd of carriages to the door, and kept saying apologies. When the train finally came to a slow stop on the platform, as the doors slowly opened, Urashima was immediately pushed out of the carriage by the surging flow of people.

When he walked out of the carriage with staggered steps, Urashima didn't know why, but he actually felt a little lighter. He straightened his clothes a little, and then strode up the steps leading to the exit with his briefcase.

There's no easier way to get yourself away from all your worries than by getting yourself drunk. So Urashima's idea now is to find a bar, wait until he gets drunk, and then go home and get a good night's sleep. All your worries will leave you.

"Welcome!"

When Urashima opened the door to the bar, he was greeted by the bartender standing behind the bar. When Urashima sat straight down near the bar, he casually put his briefcase on the chair next to him. The other party immediately sent a snack to Urashima, and then asked him politely:

"Sir, may I ask...... Are you here for the first time?"

"Uh...... Hey, that ...... Do you have any recommendations?"

"How about a beer first? Today's recommendation is the Belgian Duvel Tripel Hop, which is brewed from three different hops, which has a rich taste and a long aftertaste!

"Hmm...... Please bring me a cup, and in addition, ask for another ginkgo biloba!"

After Urashima finished speaking, the bartender turned around and prepared for the guests. At this time, Urashima looked around the environment in the bar, but unexpectedly saw a familiar face in the corner.

"Medical examiner Tanaka?"

Surprised, Urashima quickly turned his head away from Chiyo Tanaka, and at that moment, the bartender placed a roasted almond and a wine mat in front of Urashima, and then placed a glass of amber Duwei Sanhua beer in front of Urashima.

"Please use it slowly, if you need anything, please feel free to call me!"

The bartender left a sentence and turned to his own business. Looking at the glass of Belgian craft beer in front of him, Urashima picked up the glass and took a sip. This beer has a bitter taste compared to the beer you usually drink in restaurants, but because it is brewed with three types of hops, it has a unique aroma that is indescribable. After taking a sip of beer, Urashima picked up a roasted almond and opened it with the included tongs, while looking curiously at where Chiyo Tanaka was sitting.

"Huh...... There's a man sitting across from him, is that Chiyo's forensic officer's boyfriend?"

Urashima saw that Chiyo Tanaka hadn't noticed this side all along, so his courage gradually became a little bigger. While putting the fragrant almonds in his mouth, he observed the situation between the men in Chiyo.

"The atmosphere between the two of them doesn't look good! No, ...... Something is wrong?"

Just as Urashima was muttering in his heart, he saw the man sitting opposite Chiyo Tanaka suddenly stood up, and then solemnly bowed to Chiyo. Then he strode towards the doorway without looking back. And Chiyo forensic officer, at this time, seemed to be like the two of them who had seen each other on weekdays, only to see her tearful eyes watching the figure of the man leaving, and then she lay on the seat and cried bitterly.

"It's over, it's over, it looks like I've bumped into someone else's breakup scene!"

As Urashima was talking, he saw that as soon as the man went out, he grabbed another woman who was waiting at the door, and the two kissed passionately, and then they went to the side of the road together to stop a passing taxi.

All of this was clearly seen by Urashima, who was sitting at the bar, through the glass door of the bar. At this moment, Urashima's heart was full of embarrassment written in capital letters. At this time, he seemed to have forgotten the troubles in his heart. In order to avoid causing more trouble, he just wanted to get out of here one step earlier.

Urashima tilted his head, deliberately avoiding Chiyo's direction, and then he took out a note from his wallet and pressed it against the bar with a wine glass before leaving. But just as he picked up his briefcase and was about to get up, a waiter's voice came from behind him.

"That...... This guest, could you please change your seat, there was a guest over there who complained to us just now......"

"Right...... I'm sorry, I'll just sit down a little longer...... Just leave!"

I heard Chiyo Tanaka's pitiful and helpless voice suddenly come from behind me. Urashima's heart suddenly softened, and then he put down his briefcase and sat back in his seat.

"Excuse me?"

"Hey, do you need any help?"

"That...... Can I use the piano over there?"

"Huh?"