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But listening to this person's self-disclosure didn't evoke much of a reaction from him.
The reason I talked so much with Kube Rokuro was that I hoped this person would restrain himself and it would be best to stop here.
This guy has done a lot of things that have crossed the line.
There are some things Aki Tomoya didn't want to say that were so harsh.
Do less of the things that are bad for everyone. If you walk on the shore all the time, you're bound to get your shoes wet.
If you do too much, you'll eventually be exposed.
When we finally catch him red-handed, everyone will be embarrassed.
If this situation ends here, it's possible that after a long time, once the influence has dissipated, everyone will forget about it.
Aki Tomoya still gave Kube Rokuro some face.
He wasn't really interested in hearing what this person was going to say about their life experiences.
This is Kube Rokuro's own business; there's nothing he can do to help.
But if it affects the entire research institute, then it's everyone's problem.
In any case, it's best to behave yourself and avoid doing anything that is bad for yourself or others.
After all, we're still saving face for now, but who knows what will happen in the future.
Kube Rokuro gave a wry smile, understanding that Aki Tomoya was also warning him about something.
People are already starting to suspect him. If he doesn't stop now, he'll be in for a beating.
There are some things he'd better not continue doing, otherwise when the time really comes, it won't be time to show any mercy.
The work continued in the afternoon, and at the same time, people from the hospital who received the only survivor also arrived.
That person's identity was somewhat special.
"This is Professor Kube from Imperial University of Japan."
As Director Kamikura Yasuo introduced the name, a familiar surname came into everyone's ears.
Professor Kube shares the same surname as Rokuro Kube.
The two of them...
"My son has been well taken care of by you."
With a single sentence from Professor Kube, their relationship was revealed.
He's the son of a university hospital professor.
Why say "again"?
Because among the people Aki Tomoya knows, there are quite a few professors' sons.
However, Kube Rokuro is quite different from the others.
The sons of the professors he knew were the complete opposite of Rokuro Kube.
Given that he is the son of a professor at a university hospital, it's no wonder that Kube Rokuro took the entrance exam three times and eventually went to a third-rate medical university.
This person seems to have no way to defy his father's decision.
Being the son of a university professor was nothing to be proud of or boast about for Rokuro Kube.
Aki Tomoya clearly saw the timidity that Kube Rokuro displayed when facing his father.
Bald, with an imposing demeanor and a calm gaze through his glasses—this was the impression one got of Kube Rokuro's father.
Despite having such a strong father, Kube Rokuro appears somewhat weak.
This reminded Aki Tomoya of Takagi.
My best friend also has a domineering father, but after he arrived in Tokyo, he started to let loose and be himself.
Moreover, despite having a strong father, Takagi shows no weakness whatsoever.
Noticing the hint of displeasure and disappointment in Professor Kube's eyes when he looked at his son, Aki Tomoya began to feel some sympathy for Kube Rokuro.
He was the son of a university professor, from a well-off family. Judging from his character and his environment, he shouldn't have been a petty thief, but he did do things that were tantamount to petty theft...
Ugh!
Professor Kube came here to exchange information with UDI about the survivors of the fire.
Some awkward things happened during our conversation.
When Mikoto Misumi mentioned whether there were any stomach extracts from the injured, Professor Kube's expression was quite subtle.
That ambiguous smile also seemed to carry a hint of irony.
"Do you mean we should cut open his stomach and abdomen?"
This one sentence caused the atmosphere to freeze instantly.
To Professor Kube, Mikoto Misumi's words might seem somewhat incomprehensible.
From a forensic perspective, they do need stomach extracts, but as doctors treating living people, they have no reason to cut open someone's stomach.
Kube Rokuro didn't dare to say a word until Professor Kube left and bluntly told the UDI people to fire him, at which point he couldn't help but argue.
"Anyone can do this kind of job!"
As soon as Aki Tomo heard Professor Kube scolding Kube Rokuro, he reached the door.
His father was very unhappy that his son was doing odd jobs for a forensic doctor in such a place, and asked Kube Rokuro if he didn't feel ashamed.
They also kept saying that nobody wants to spend money on dead people.
It was infuriating to hear, but Aki Tomo couldn't really argue back.
Because he understood the subtext in Professor Kube's words.
The forensic doctor has no money!
In Japan, forensic pathologists have an awkward status, not only because of the nature of their work, but also because their salaries are lower than those of regular doctors.
The income is not proportional to the effort; to put it bluntly, there is no future.
"You repeated your studies for three years and only got into a third-rate medical university, and then you dropped out to come here to work. What are you thinking?"
Professor Kube's tone clearly carried a hint of anger.
In his eyes, Kube Rokuro was definitely a good-for-nothing son.
"Don't you feel ashamed?"
"...Besides me, there are other outstanding people here, like those from Tokyo University. I don't feel ashamed of anything!"
Under his father's questioning, Kube Rokuro retorted in a low voice, clearly unconvinced.
Professor Kube frowned, then glanced at Aki Tomoya, who was watching the commotion at the door.
"Do you have the confidence to compare yourself to that kind of person?"
Professor Kube shook his head, his eyes showing considerable displeasure.
Seeing that Kube Rokuro still wanted to say something, he said again, "Do you think that what others are doing here is the same as what you are doing here, and what they are doing it for? Why don't you go and ask them what their plans are for the future?"
"Farewell!"
Kube Rokuro's father eventually left in a very unpleasant mood.
He carried with him his disappointment in his son.
And it was because of his father's final question that he couldn't help but start complaining to others when he returned to his office.
Chapter 345 Even you are like this?
Kube Rokuro felt wronged because of his father's arrival.
Perhaps because they were of similar age, he could confide his grievances in front of Aki Tomoya.
When he spoke of his father's final question, hoping to find comfort in Aki Tomoya, the latter's answer left him somewhat desperate.
"Actually, what your father said is very realistic. Forensic doctors earn 7k, which is not commensurate with the effort compared to regular doctors. Although I work part-time here, it's just a part-time job."
Aki Tomoya said helplessly to Kube Rokuro.
This may sound a bit heartless, but that's reality, and he's not the kind of person who can ignore reality.
"How can you be like this, even Aki-kun?!"
Kube Rokuro was very annoyed, staring wide-eyed at Aki Tomoya in bewilderment.
He had assumed that Aki Tomo would share his hatred of the enemy.
"Don't get me wrong, reality is one thing, but your father's harsh words are another. But he's gone, do you expect me to go and scold him?"
Aki Tomoya shook his head and laughed.
He didn't like what Professor Kube said, but he couldn't say that what he said was unreasonable.