The atmosphere outside the restaurant is tense.
Kamiyama Kiyohira lets out a breath of relief when the police officer tells him that Rie isn't inside, but his heart drops to his stomach in the next instant.
"I am sorry to say that your brother is in there," The police officer informs him. "We are trying to negotiate with Takeuchi Touya."
Takeuchi? Kamiyama Kiyohira takes a step toward him. "Who is Takeuchi Touya?"
"Actually, he is…" The police officer hesitates, " He is the son of Umezaki Rie's adoptive father, Takeuchi Seiji. When he called us, he demanded to see Umezaki Rie. At the moment, we can't contact her and…"
"No, don't contact her." Kamiyama Kiyohira raises his hand, shaking his head. "She doesn't have to know." Not yet. If she comes here, she might rush into the restaurant like a fool.
"We have told him that she is on the way," The police officer replies. "We are looking for a way inside the restaurant."
