I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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"After complaining a couple of times, he said something like, 'The doubts that were previously conflicting can finally be revived.'"

It seems the police already had a suspect, but because they gave the wrong time of death, the suspect had a perfect alibi due to the contradiction.

In other words, the research institute almost took the blame.

Should we go find the murderer?

Kube Rokuro asked again.

"Even if the police solve the case by finding Shishido Riichi, they can only prove that the killer only killed Tachibana Serina. The crucial evidence is still with Shishido Riichi. Besides... let's not even talk about who the police suspect. If the two of us go looking for a psychopathic killer, aren't we just sending ourselves to our deaths?"

The killer is a serial killer, and it's a wonder that Kube Rokuro was able to suggest that they go find the killer.

Instead, tell the Nakado faction that the police have someone they suspect, and let them go find him.

Given Zhongtang's physique, the person who should be worried is the murderer.

How much do you know about Shishido Riichi?

"...Now that you mention it, I'm reminded of something. There's a woman who seems to have disappeared because of Shishido Riichi, and it's been more than three days."

"You really are forgetful. Should we report this to the police again, or should we report it to the police again?"

"..."

Kube Rokuro has taken out his phone again, seemingly preparing to contact Mori Tadahisa once more.

It's not that he didn't want to tell, it's that he forgot.

"Fine, I'd rather you find a way to lure Shishido Riichi out. Isn't he planning to use you to expose the culprit? Now's the time for you to truly play the innocent!"

"That's not a good idea. We're not even sure if Mr. Shishido is the murderer yet. Are you going to use me as bait?"

"You do not want it?"

"It's not..."

He simply didn't have Shishido Riichi's contact information.

Kube Rokuro needed to find someone to help him, and he remembered Suetsugu Kosuke; asking that person would be the right choice.

"But you don't actually need to arrange to meet him. You can ask your former superiors if they know what Shishido Riichi has been up to lately and where he's been hanging around."

"Should I be relieved that Aki-kun considered my personal safety?"

"Don't worry, so far the killer has only killed women, so you can rest assured for now."

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Chapter 360 Stand still (Second Update)

Kube Rokuro sought help from Suetsugu Kosuke, but Suetsugu also didn't know much about Shishido Riichi's situation.

All I gave was the contact information for Kube Rokuro.

"Kube-kun, I've been thinking, you should max out your Stealth skill so you can track this person."

"Aki-kun, at a time like this, please stop teasing me!"

"After all, you are an experienced person."

"I used to be like that... sigh..."

So, does that mean he gets all the dirty and hard work?

If so, does this count as atonement for past mistakes?

Afterwards, Kube Rokuro contacted Shishido Riichi using the contact information given to him by Suetsugu Kosuke, expressing his desire to know more.

After agreeing on the time and place, they waited for Shishido Riichi to appear.

Around 3 p.m., at the agreed-upon park, Kube Rokuro met Shishido Riichi.

When they met, Kube Rokuro questioned the man about the girl named Osaki Megumi who had disappeared because of Shishido Riichi.

"That person just disappeared suddenly, what does that have to do with me? If you think I'm the murderer, I have all the alibis."

Riichi Shishido laughed mockingly.

It's no use trying to say he's the murderer; the real murderer is someone else.

Furthermore, if Kube Rokuro needs an alibi, Shishido Riichi can provide one.

Kube Rokuro had a debate with Shishido Riichi, and also remembered what Aki Tomoya had reminded him of.

He also pretended to know nothing and questioned Shishido Riichi repeatedly like a clueless fool.

"Go tell Nakado Kei. If we don't find the murderer soon, it will be too late. Hehehe... I've told you everything I need to know. That's all I know."

Shishido Riichi's laughter was tinged with disappointment.

It was as if he felt that he had done so much, but the person in front of him was still so clueless, and it was all a waste of his efforts.

It would have been better to make things clear from the beginning and let the person in front of me go to the Zhongtang faction.

If it were that stray dog, it would definitely have done a better job than Kube Rokuro.

With this mocking thought in his heart, Shishido Riichi patted Kube Rokuro on the shoulder and gave him a teasing look as he left.

Leaving Rokuro Kube still looking confused in the park, Riichi Shishido prepared to leave.

As soon as he stepped out of the park, someone followed him.

About ten minutes later, Kube Rokuro, who was in the park, received a location and followed.

Riichi Shishido walked in front, with two tails following behind him.

The reporter, full of vigor and seemingly in good spirits, appeared ready to reap the rewards of his growth.

He's about to have a bumper harvest.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Shishido Riichi arrived at the rented apartment. Before going upstairs, he made sure to look around and make sure no one was there before going up.

Just as he took out his key and turned it to open the door and was about to go in, a pair of large hands grabbed his neck from behind.

The force on his neck made Shishido Risa struggle instinctively. He gasped for breath and shouted excitedly, "Ah, who, who is it?! Let me go!"

"I advise you not to struggle. I am a third-degree black belt in karate and judo, and I also know a little Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Just stay still and you'll suffer less!"

"Takagi-kun, don't waste your breath on him. Let's go inside and see if we can find what I'm looking for!"

At this moment, the person who captured Shishido Riichi was not Aki Tomoya at all, but Takagi, the helper he had found.

Although the person they are looking for is just a reporter, it's still three against one, so they should be able to win. They are not sure if Shishido Riichi has killed anyone before, so they can't be careless.

"Don't worry, with me here, no matter how many tricks this person has up his sleeve, I can cure him!"

Takagi replied, barely able to contain his excitement.

When Aki Tomoya called for his help, he didn't refuse at all.

He loves stirring things up!

They dragged Shishido Riichi into the house. Inside the rented room, they saw a camera already set up by the window. The room was decorated like an intelligence hut. If you didn't know better, you might think Shishido Riichi was a spy rather than a reporter.

The presence of numerous cameras and microphones in the room, along with the photos of the victims posted on the wall, further convinced Aki Tomoya that this person definitely had some explosive information.

"Aki, is this guy a stalker? How come he has so many photos of women?"

With a thud, Takagi placed Shishido Riichi on the ground, simultaneously pinning his hands behind his back and pressing his knee against Shishido Riichi's waist.

Takagi only knew that he was there to help Aki Tomoya catch someone, but he didn't know the details yet. He was waiting for Aki Tomoya to explain things to him properly.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Be gentle, be gentle... You, you're from UDI?!"

As Shishido Riichi cried out in pain, he looked up and saw Aki Tomoya rummaging through his room. He immediately recognized Aki Tomoya as someone from the UDI Research Institute.

At the same time, Kube Rokuro also arrived. He looked at Takagi, whom Aki Tomoya had called, with surprise, and then asked, "Aki-kun, did you find anything?"

"Kube?! You tricked me!!! Ouch, ouch, ouch, no! What do you want to do? You're trespassing, you know that?!"

"Uncle, don't move! You want to sue me for trespassing? I'll sue you for luring three underage boys into the house with malicious intent! Ha!"

Takagi twisted Shishido Riichi's wrist without any mercy, letting him experience what pain was like.

However, he got one thing wrong: Kube Rokuro was an adult, but he and Aki Tomoya were still nineteen.

At the same time, his words prompted Shishido Riichi to retort excitedly, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not someone who can be easily intimidated!"

"Oh, how about we make a bet? You sue me tomorrow, and if I don't countersue you and get you arrested, I'll take your surname!"

Takagi may not have much else in Tokyo, but he certainly has a lot of money.

This is why Aki Tomo also sought out this person; this person owed him a favor last year, and by bringing Takagi on board, he could repay that favor.

At least if Takagi gets on board, and Shishido Riichi wants to use this situation to sue them, Takagi will use his financial power to patiently deal with him until the end.

"If I can't handle you, I'm not staying in Tokyo anymore!"

"Takagi-kun, say less. Kube-kun, call the police."

Aki Tomoya stood by the window, and at that moment he turned around and gave Shishido Riichi a cold look.

At this moment, Kube Rokuro spoke up to confirm again: "Should we call the police now? Has Aki-kun already found evidence that Shishido is an accomplice?"

At this point, he no longer wanted to use honorifics when addressing Shishido Riichi.