With his surname and the type of illness, the identity of "Mr. Domoto" was quickly confirmed—coincidentally, he really was a patient at this hospital.
Jiang Xia picked up the hostage's medical record and flipped through it. Just then, a voice came from the doorway. "Mr. Domoto was kidnapped?"
Jiang Xia turned and saw a doctor enter.
The doctor swept his gaze across the group before quickly settling on Inspector Megure. Walking over, he introduced himself to the police chief. "Hello, I'm Shirai, one of Mr. Domoto's attending doctors. How about I come along with you to see what's going on?"
Inspector Megure had not expected to encounter such an enthusiastic doctor, but...
He glanced at the nameplate pinned to the man's chest, somewhat puzzled. "You seem to be a doctor in the psychiatry department? If I remember correctly, Mr. Domoto has kidney disease."
Dr. Shirai laughed. "Some rich men become plagued with illnesses as they age and need more than one doctor. Besides his kidney problems, Mr. Domoto also often visits my department. And before I came to psychiatry, I worked in other departments as well. If the hostage needs emergency treatment after you find him, I'm more professional than the medical staff who ride along in the vehicles."
Inspector Megure was somewhat tempted by his words. After giving it serious thought, he nodded. "The person who kidnapped Mr. Domoto is very likely one of his enemies. If so, perhaps we can find clues in the things he usually confided to you. Then we'll have to trouble you. But the hostage rescue operation must remain confidential. If you want to participate, please turn off your phone for the time being and do not contact anyone outside." Lest you turn out to be a mole planted by the kidnappers.
Dr. Shirai