At 05.30, Shinsuke woke up from sleep. There was still Naomi lying on the side, with her back to him. His study was a little messy because of their activities last night.
Sometimes he feels guilty because of this relationship. His relationship with Naomi is often teased by his sister, who happens to know about her sister's love affair behind her back with Naomi, her little friend.
The man got up from the bed and came out, about to clean himself. I don't know who he wants to lie to in the world. Maya Devasena or her feelings.
With lazy steps, he walked out of the study into his bedroom. Take a towel and rush into the shower, cleaning up.
A young woman watched him from the moment he came out of his room to the bathroom.
"I'm sorry, and thanks for everything," the girl mumbled.
He no longer doubted what his friends had said. Shinsuke is forced to do his duty to marry his ex-lover's son, because he feels responsible. After the death of his mother, it is proven that Shinsuke can rebuild his heart and date a new lover.
He could no longer hold back his tears. All this time, she had only heard and knew and had not witnessed her husband's infidelity firsthand. However, last night, he knew. In fact, the man clearly said that he was forced to marry because of the man's mother's insistence. Another fact was that Shinsuke wasn't sure if his feelings for Maya were an affection or just a youthful passion.
"I promise I won't be naughty, Mom. I'll be a good boy." The woman looked at the photo of her mother neatly tucked away in her purse.
*BLACK DARK*
Superintendent Lee, along with his female partner, became the commissioner's appointed representatives to visit the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
"Good morning, Miss Song Rae-ah."
"Oh, no kidding Inspector Lee. And yes, good morning to you too."
Inspector Lee and Song Rae-ah got into the official car that would take them to their destination. Inspector Lee sits in the driver's seat and Rae-ah next to him. The car sped away from the police station towards the embassy.
The embassy office is only ten minutes away. The luxurious building that Kita Selatan has facilitated for foreigners who are actually their enemies as well.
Five minutes before the meeting, the car arrived in the lobby, along with the motorcade. Apparently Mayor Jung is also here. Seeing the mayor, the two policemen saluted and were given a nod and a big smile.
"Apparently Lady Murasaki will also be visited by the police as well. I hope it's not because the ambassador case is too pretty and young."
Rae-ah rolled her eyes. It's no secret that their mayor is famous for his coquettishness. While Inspector Lee replied, "Not the case, we will instead ask Lady Murasaki for help."
"Be careful, every woman is dangerous. We could misfocus!" Mayor Jung whispered to the two state officials.
"Is Mayor Jung here to sue Lady Murasaki for distracting you?"
Rae-ah's satire attack leaves Mayor Jung flabbergasted for a moment, then the next second he laughs again.
After making small talk like that, Mayor Jung said goodbye. He came to the 8th office only to visit the Consul. There's something they're going to talk about about country politics and stuff.
*
"What?! He said they said they would only send a detective?! Very arrogant!"
Fellow inspector Lee's voice sounded irritated as they had just exited the Japanese embassy office.
"Of course you are the arrogant one. So what if it's a detective? If competent, why not?" Inspector Lee responded wisely.
"You seem to be influenced by the ambassador's sweet mouth," he sneered.
Inspector Lee shook his head, the woman's head was a little hard. But indeed, according to the BBC's 2014 World Service Poll, 15% of South Koreans view Japanese influence positively, with 79% expressing it negatively, and their partner falls into the latter category.
This makes South Korea, after China, the country with the second largest negative perception of Japan in the world.
"Like we couldn't handle it, until outsiders interfered in this matter. It should also be illegal to import humans!" denounced the woman.
After the end of World War II, South Korea banned the importation of Japanese culture such as music, films, video games, literature (manga). However, the ban was partially suspended under the leadership of Kim Dae-jung in 1998. In 2004, the ban on imports of Japanese CDs and DVDs was suspended. Currently, broadcasting Japanese music and television dramas is still illegal.
"Oh my gosh Rae-ah! You can be called a racist!" Inspector Lee laughed afterward.
"It's not new for our country to be known by that right?" he answered casually.
The two proceeded to leave the embassy office, heading to their offices to report the results of the negotiations.
This morning, the woman was told directly by the commissioner to join Inspector Lee to meet Lady Murasaki at the embassy for legal cooperation. The 42-year-old woman is too young for the position of ambassador according to Rae-ah. Even his diplomatic skills suck. However, that's just Rae-ah's assumption as it doesn't line up with her.
After leaving the embassy, they returned to the police station to report.
The Republic of South Korea has a state intelligence agency known as the National Intelligence Service (NIS). NIS has the main task of maintaining national security and promoting national interests. The NIS provides security intelligence reports, and criminal investigations to ensure national security, in accordance with Article 15 of the South Korean Government Organization Act.
The NIS is led by a director and reports directly to the president. In 1995, the location of the NIS headquarters was moved to Naegok-dong, South Seoul. Previously, for 34 years the NIS headquarters was in the Mt. Nam, in downtown Seoul and Imun-dong, East Seoul.
In 2003 the President of South Korea, tried to bring about internal changes within the NIS body. The president appointed a former human rights lawyer, as director of the NIS. The NIS anti-communist bureau was disbanded, some domestic intelligence, and surveillance activities were patented or transferred to the national police unit.
Song Rae-ah's father was one of those who was transferred there, and is now a National Police commissar.