Leave Lawyer Eri's Happiness to Us!

The child who was hit died on the spot, but the perpetrator was not sentenced.

He was given a suspended sentence and then released in court.

Fujino didn't know the details, so he couldn't really judge who was right and who was wrong.

It should be said that none of this meant anything to him.

However, judging from the killer's motive and the severity of the attack, he was still able to deduce some clues.

He speculated that the assailant must have seen a hot girl driving a car in platform shoes and immediately thought of his child who was killed in a car accident a year ago.

Driven by a desire to avenge his child, coupled with a strange sense of justice.

He committed this series of attacks, specifically targeting people driving in platform shoes, intending to rid the world of this menace.

As for "hot girls"... I don't mean any discrimination, and it's not just about targeting hot girls.

It can only be described as a pretext due to a series of unfortunate coincidences.

After all, most of the Shibuya Gal wear platform shoes.

"But it would be troublesome if the criminals didn't have a clear motive."

Seeing that Fujino hadn't noticed anything amiss, Takagi Wataru sighed deeply, scratching his head in frustration. "These days, criminals will attack any girl like that they see. If this continues, we won't be able to find any clues at all during the search."

"Really..."

Sitting next to Sato Miwako nodded in agreement. "Cases like this, which seem to be malicious revenge, are extremely rare. I really don't know what that killer was thinking..."

After a pause, Sato Miwako murmured, "Looks like I have to keep trying to lure that guy into my trap?"

"By the way, Fujino- kun."

At that moment, Juzo Megure suddenly looked at Fujino and said, "If you have time, how about you help us with the search? Maybe with your help, that criminal will come knocking on our door soon."

In his view, as long as his younger brother was present, the case was basically half solved.

Perhaps with my brother's help, the murderer will soon walk right into my trap.

Fujino readily agreed to Juzo Megure's suggestion.

After all, he was, in a sense, a consultant on formalities.

"If there's any further action, just call me. I'll definitely go if I have the time."

If a case requires his assistance in a search, he can refuse, since his position as Criminal Consultant is one where he is only subject to orders.

But no matter what, Juzo Megure and he had a pretty good relationship.

Even if you don't need my help, it's still a good deed to do me a favor.

The next day, Teitan High School.

The winter sun shines on the treetops outside the window, bringing a touch of warmth and comfort amidst the cool air.

The classroom of Class 2-B was filled with the sounds of students talking. Suzuki Sonoko was again pulling Ran along and chatting with Fujino about gossip.

"Seriously!"

Ran complained to her best friend and Senior, "Dad actually agreed to go visit some building in Nishitama City next week with a junior, without even telling me."

"Is it that twin tower building in Nishitama City?"

Fujino was taken aback by what he heard and glanced at Ran.

Although he had expected it, he didn't expect Ran to trigger this plot the very next day.

Looks like I need to start preparing soon.

"I think it was something like the Twin Towers building."

Ran thought for a moment, "But Fujino- Senior, you know that building too?"

"I saw it in the newspaper yesterday and today."

Fujino thought for a moment and then explained.

"I know this building too."

At this moment, Sonoko, who had been pondering, finally remembered something and asked Ran, "Speaking of which, Ran, have you ever heard Uncle Mori mention... that junior girl, could her surname be Tokiwa?"

"That's true... I heard her surname is Tokiwa. Sonoko, do you know her?"

Ran was a little surprised, but then she thought about it and it wasn't so surprising anymore.

It's understandable that Sonoko knew about this building.

After all, she's the heiress of the Suzuki Zaibatsu.

"Of course I know, Tokiwa Group."

Sonoko nodded and explained, "That twin skyscraper in Nishitama City belongs to the Tokiwa Group. The president of the Tokiwa Group is a powerful woman named Tokiwa Mio. In other words, that building belongs to Tokiwa Mio. I've heard of her; she's a very capable and beautiful woman, and she's single!"

"A strong, single woman?!"

Ran was taken aback upon hearing this, and a bad premonition immediately rose in her heart.

Mom is in danger!

Actually, she had some doubts about that junior girl from the beginning.

After hearing what Sonoko said, I had no choice but to go.

Pulling herself out of her thoughts, Ran thought for a moment, then looked earnestly at Sonoko and Fujino and said, "Could you two come with me too?"

"Are you going to keep an eye on Uncle Mori?"

Sonoko smiled, naturally understanding Ran's thoughts.

Then, she patted her chest and, without even asking Fujino, assured him, "Leave it to the two of us! With us here, Uncle Mori will definitely not be swindled out of a single hair by that woman!"

As she spoke, she patted Fujino on the shoulder cheerfully. "I told you so, Fujino- Senior!"

"Ahem."

Fujino was still a little uncomfortable with this kind of passionate feeling. He coughed lightly and nodded. "In that case, let's leave Lawyer Fei's happiness to us!"

"Thanks!"

Ran smiled, but she felt somewhat surprised.

Why does this sentence sound stranger and stranger?

"In that case, how about we go buy two new outfits together this weekend?"

Sonoko suddenly suggested, "The weather has been getting a bit cooler lately, so it's perfect to wear when we go for the visit next week."

"New clothes?"

Ran thought for a moment and nodded, but then added, "But we still need to ask Fujino Senior he has time."

"Tomorrow is the weekend..."

Fujino thought for a moment and realized that tomorrow, when Ran was shopping at the mall, Ran would run into the murderer.

However, since only he knew the details, he still didn't intend to refuse, so he nodded and replied, "If there's nothing urgent at the Metropolitan Police Department, I should have time tomorrow. But if there's a case to investigate, I'm afraid I won't be able to go."

"Then I'm afraid you won't be available tomorrow, Senior."

Sonoko's tone was somewhat regretful.

"After all, Fujino- Senior is Criminal Consultant now, he's a very busy person."

Ran chuckled softly, "But it's impossible for cases to happen every day."

Sonoko sighed, "It's precisely at times like these that cases are most likely to occur."

"How could that be?"

Ran has a pretty big heart.

Although I've become more sensitive, I'm still somewhat confused.

So I don't really believe in the patterns that Sonoko talks about.

"Well, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Fujino smiled but didn't say anything more.

It's highly likely he won't be able to go, based on his memory of the progress.

However, looking at Sonoko, he was somewhat surprised.

Girl with the big forehead, it seems you've already seen through the true nature of the world!