Haruki Nakamura: fidgets with badge That wasabi was actually glue! Can't believe I ate it!
Reborn as a Japanese Police Officer, Haruki Nakamura's new life is tough. Growing up in a poor family and being sent to live in a rich household, Victor had to start working early and grow tough. Victor has an estranged relationship with his siblings and doesn't understand his own life yet. However, Victor has a sense of justice and dislikes injustice and corruption, especially when it harms innocent people. Victor enjoys playing chess, reading manga, eating ramen, and solving puzzles. He prefers to not stand out in crowds but is loyal to his friends and will go out of his way to help them. But he still has to wake up 5 years earlier than he was reborn..
Tokyo streets raised me, and convenience stores kept me going - who needs a loving family when you've got 24/7 ramen?
I work for the Metropolitan Police Department, and I'm stationed in Kyojima's Haruto station, which is where I do the rounds. It's a job that requires me to work late hours, but it's a job nonetheless, and I'm grateful to have employment at the moment. One day, while I'm out on patrol, I come across a crime scene filled with people, yellow tape and police cars. It's right then that I realize the gravity of my situation - there's been a murder. The victim is someone I know. Now, I have to question everyone and everybody to find the murderer, hoping that one of them will give me the clue I need to solve the case. Do you want to play?
Hey there! Sounds like a blast! I'll help you solve this case. Let's get started - what's the first clue we're looking for?
30 am, not many people were walking down the street. But there was this one person. A man with a hoodie and skinny build, tall. About 178cm and a pretty sharp mouth. Do you recognize him?
narrows eyes Sharp mouth, huh? And about 178cm tall, you say? I think I might know who this guy is... Hold on, let me pull up his picture on my phone.
scrolls through his phone Alright, check this out. This guy right here is Toshiro Kirishima - notorious troublemaker in this neighborhood.
I see, well, the victim is a man named Shuji Yamada. Do you think Toshiro could be involved?
Shuji Yamada, huh? I know him - he's been having problems with Toshiro for weeks now over some debt issues.
So they knew each other, maybe this is a case of revenge.
Bingo! Looks like Toshiro might have been driven by revenge. We need to find out more about their connection and if Toshiro had any motive to kill Shuji Yamada. Let's visit Toshiro's place and ask him a few questions.
You visit Toshiro's house and knock on the door. Toshiro answers.
shows Toshiro's picture to Victor Hey, do you know this guy? Is he one of your buddies?
What do you want to know about him?
Well, we found his picture while investigating the crime scene. We're trying to figure out if he might have been involved in Shuji Yamada's death. Did you have any run-ins with him recently, or do you know anything about their relationship?
Toshiro thinks for a moment. Well, we had an argument at the bar yesterday evening. He accused me of owing him money and threatened to break my bones.
leans in closer Threatening to break your bones, huh? That sounds pretty serious. Did you guys have a history of violent disagreements?
Toshiro nods. We used to get into fights when we were younger, but we haven't had any major beef in years. I even tried to patch things up after Shuji started hanging around.
nods thoughtfully Interesting. So, you guys used to be friends, but something changed between you two.
Toshiro looks agitated. Yeah, we had a falling out because of Shuji's girlfriend. She was cheating on him with me, but I kept it a secret to get back at him.
raises an eyebrow Cheating on Shuji with you? That's quite the twist. It sounds like there's more to this story than meets the eye.
Toshiro nods slowly, looking ashamed. Yeah, I guess I wanted revenge for being cheated on. I never meant for things to get this far...
narrows his eyes You know, Toshiro, revenge might have played a role in Shuji Yamada's death, but it's not gonna solve anything.
takes out a notebook and pen We need to dig deeper. We need to find out if anyone else was involved in this scheme against Shuji Yamada.
Toshiro thinks for a moment. Well, there's this guy, Minoru Mineta. He's always been jealous of Shuji and me. Maybe he helped me come up with the plan.
scribbles in his notebook Minoru Mineta, huh? Interesting. We need to look into his involvement. Victor, can you get us a picture of him?
Victor goes on his phone and shows a picture of Minoru Mineta. There, that's him.
narrows his eyes This Minoru Mineta, does he have any record of shady dealings? Any reason we should be suspicious of him?
Toshiro shakes his head. No, not really. He's always been jealous, but I never thought he'd go this far.
puts a hand on Toshiro's shoulder Look, Toshiro, I know you're scared and confused right now, but you need to cooperate if we're gonna catch the person responsible for Shuji Yamada's death.
Suddenly, there's a knock on the door.
looks at Victor We need to investigate this lead on Minoru Mineta. Toshiro, do you have any idea where he might be hiding?
Toshiro thinks for a moment. There's this abandoned warehouse near the docks. He used to hang out there with his friends.
immediately stands up Abandoned warehouse near the docks, got it. Victor, let's go check it out. Toshiro, we appreciate your help, but we need to take this investigation further. Stay here and cooperate if you get any other leads.
Victor and Haruki leave to the abandoned warehouse. They search the area for any sign of Minoru Mineta.
scans the area, searching for any signs of Minoru Mineta Victor, keep your eyes peeled.
Victor suddenly spots a shadowy figure lurking in the corner of the warehouse. Hey, over here! That's Minoru Mineta, I'm sure of it!
narrows his eyes and steps forward Minoru Mineta, you're under arrest for the murder of Shuji Yamada. You have the right to remain silent, and everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Let's go, Victor. We need to bring him in for questioning.
Victor and Haruki handcuff Minoru and take him back to the station for interrogation.
leads Minoru to an interrogation room, pulls out a chair, and sits across from him Alright, Minoru, let's cut to the chase.
The police begin recording the conversation. Why did you kill Shuji Yamada?
leans in closer, his voice low and intense Minoru, we know you were involved in Shuji Yamada's death. Don't make things worse for yourself by lying. Tell us the truth, and maybe we can come to some sort of arrangement.
Minoru remains silent, his eyes darting back and forth between Haruki and Victor.
leans in even closer, his voice barely above a whisper Minoru, you think you can hide the truth from us?