novelraw Chapter 21 The Sun Was Blinding That Day
Chapter 21 The Sun Was Blinding That Day
The situation is developing step by step in the direction that Takahashi Toru predicted—getting worse and worse.
Yuzuki had already contacted the head of the criminal investigation department, and the documents were reported up the chain of command. Finally, the application for "extension of detention" was submitted to the court, extending Takahashi Toru's detention period from three days to ten days.
Even after using severe torture that could leave traces in the hospital during those ten days, this guy remained clenched his teeth and refused to admit to any crime.
The relevant departments have successfully completed all examinations of the body and found no wounds on Nao Suzuki other than those caused by the fall.
As for bodily fluids... that only proves that Takahashi had a relationship with her, it doesn't prove that he killed his student.
The possibility that the body might contain 'illegal drugs' was initially considered, and the lead to finding related items at Takahashi's house was completely lost.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and Muheyou applied again to extend the investigation period for another fifteen days.
The superiors quickly approved the request—firstly, the process was compliant and the standards were met; more importantly, the police had already taken measures against Takahashi Tetsuya in the past ten days, and if they simply let him leave without treatment, it would definitely be widely reported by the media.
It's worth noting that several Tokyo newspapers have already featured this case on their front pages.
Some euphemistically stated, "Detained due to insufficient evidence, the case is at a standstill"; others directly criticized the Shibuya police for their ineffective handling of the case, stating that Takahashi Toru was an "innocent person."
Even Superintendent Saionji was under considerable pressure as a result.
……
Late January, outside the police station interrogation room.
"Kamiya-kun, if this continues, we'll really have no choice but to release Takahashi according to procedure. What should we do then? Do you have any plans? I really..."
Muheyou walked out of the interrogation room, her shoulders slumped, her tone full of dejection.
Takahashi Toru's tough stance dealt her a heavy blow.
Since applying for a second extension two weeks ago, the police department has dared not continue to use such methods.
These days, this guy has been eating and drinking well in the interrogation room, and even has a doctor monitoring his physical condition every day. He's almost come to regard this place as his own home and is very relaxed.
Kamiya Gen casually replied, turning the air conditioner down a few degrees: "What other choice do you have but to let it go? You can't possibly break the law, can you? By the way, remember to go to the lobby and appease Suzuki Shizue. I can't do this kind of thing."
The Suzuki Shizue he mentioned was naturally Ms. Suzuki. Kamiya Gen had repeatedly advised her not to come to the police station to guard the place, but she wouldn't agree no matter what he said.
Every day, Kamiya Gen had to be responsible for picking her up and dropping her off, because if he wasn't careful, the newspaper would come looking for her.
They might say something detrimental to the police department.
"I understand..." Muheyou said, turning and walking towards the hall.
Kamiya Gen didn't care about her departure; his gaze was fixed on Takahashi Toru in the interrogation room through the monitor screen.
Just then, their eyes met, and the other person gave a provocative smile. Kamiya Gen, expressionless, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
……
"Please calm down. According to procedure, we can only release him in a while. But don't worry, even so, I will definitely find evidence to bring him back."
Yuzuki sat next to Shizue Suzuki, her voice filled with remorse.
"It's alright, you've already done so much."
The latter was much more composed than before, smiled slightly at Mu Heyou, and continued, "I understand your difficulties. I won't say anything to the newspaper."
"It's not that problem. I just feel that as a police officer, I promised you that I would bring the criminal to justice, but after a month, this is the result. I'm really sorry."
Muheyou shook her head; she didn't really care about the newspaper reports about her.
"It's alright, Officer Muhe, have you eaten?" Surprisingly, Shizue Takahashi took out a rice ball.
"What... what is this?"
"After Nao died, didn't you treat me to a meal of rice balls?"
"I'm so sorry..." Muheyou lowered her head again.
Shizue Suzuki placed the rice ball in her hand, then turned to look at the police station entrance.
The temperature has not improved, but it is not snowing every day like last month.
At this moment, a little sunlight was shining through the clouds, then being shattered by the lenses of the reporters' cameras, making it particularly dazzling.
Will the guy who killed Nao see this sunlight in a little while?
It's a pity that Nao will never see it again...
……
Half an hour later, at the entrance of the police station.
All officers were in position, and the Public Relations Division also deployed all its officers. The division chief spoke to the reporters, saying, "Gentlemen, please move away from the police line and do not interfere with the police."
"You're in charge, right?! I want to ask the police station why they've been detaining the suspect for so long without any evidence..."
"When this incident occurred, I heard that two police inspectors and a superintendent were at the scene. Where are they?"
Did Takahashi actually commit murder...?
The reporters' questions came one after another, and even the seasoned head of the Publicity Department was a little overwhelmed for a while.
Finally, the time has come.
Reporters turned their cameras toward the police station entrance, ready to snap a picture of the "prisoner" who had been detained by the incompetent Shibuya police for nearly a month.
Finally, after a long wait, a man who was extremely thin and pale walked out of the police station.
Upon seeing the sun again, Takahashi felt extremely happy and instinctively wanted to say something.
Ideally, those two police inspectors would also be present at this time.
He harbored deep resentment towards Kamiya Gen because the latter had subjected him to numerous forms of torture.
It's really hard to not be able to mock him in front of the reporters...
click-
click-
The sound of camera shutters clicking rapidly filled the air. Takahashi Toru quickly suppressed the smile on his lips and put on an expression of utter injustice.
During this month, he had already prepared his explanation, which, even if it could not completely reverse public opinion, would certainly win the sympathy of some people.
Once you leave Shibuya and move to another place, who will remember your past?
"Stop talking nonsense here, and if you're going to leave, then leave now."
At some point, Kamiya Gen walked up to him.
"Oh? Inspector Kamiya, you actually came. I thought you weren't coming to see me off," Takahashi Toru replied in a hoarse voice.
"I'll definitely give it to you," Kamiya Gen said with a smile.
For some reason, looking at his smile, Takahashi Tetsu felt a strange chill run down his spine.
The original plan to say something to the reporters also vanished.
He started walking down the stairs, preparing to leave.
Just then, a commotion of footsteps came from behind.
When he turned around, Takahashi Toru was sweating profusely.
The reporters quickly pressed the shutter button.
The sunlight was blinding that day, and dark red blood splattered on the white pillars of the police station.
Shizue Takahashi broke free from everyone's restraints and pulled out the knife she had kept hidden in her bosom for a whole month.
"You ruined Nao, the law can't kill you, so I will!"
She cried out in despair.