Amuro Tooru's first thought was to blend into the parade and find a position, such as a driver or security guard.
But he quickly realized that would not work. In the past, if he wanted to investigate someone, he could simply take a job at a place they frequented. This time was different—the parade was a public event, and who knew how many cameras would be filming from both sides of the street? He did not want footage of himself circulating everywhere. It would be troublesome if some former Police Academy classmate recognized him.
"Though there are few clues right now, judging from the contents of that warning letter, the core of this stage will be the Tokyo Spirits parade."
Amuro Tooru tried to think from Uzo's perspective. "I can't get too close, or I'll be surrounded by layers of actors and unable to leave the stage.
"But I can't be too far away either. Otherwise, I won't be able to react in time. By the time I notice something and rush over, it'll already be too late.
"Also, I'd better stay flexible, with a wide enough range of movement or sufficient channels for information. Otherwise, if something happens elsewhere, I won't be able to learn about it in time at all."
As he pondered, Amuro Tooru listed part-time jobs that met those distance requirements.
He eliminated several options, then his gaze swept over the remaining ones and suddenly stopped on a particular listing.
—Postal service driver!
"The collection times and routes overlap with the parade route, so I can personally check on things there every few days.
"If anything happens, I can step on the gas and drive straight over without needing to find a vehicle at the last minute.
"And there's usually someone in the passenger seat during