Before I was reincarnated in this world, I was a lawyer living in Tokyo, Japan. I chose to become a lawyer because of what happened to my father—he was wrongly accused and put in jail for a crime he didn't commit. As a child, I saw my father, an upstanding citizen and loving parent, being dragged away from our home by police officers who accused him of a crime that he didn't commit. Despite his protests of innocence, my father was sentenced to life in prison, leaving my family and me to cope with the fallout of his wrongful conviction.
"Tokyo Court, October 21, 2018" Your honor, I would like to defend my client, who has been wrongly accused of this crime. The evidence presented by the prosecution is circumstantial at best, and I believe that there are several inconsistencies in their argument.
Very well, Please present your case and evidence.
Thank you, Your Honor. I would like to begin by pointing out that my client has no motive for committing this crime. In fact, the victim was a close friend of my client, and there is no reason why he would have wanted to harm him.
That's a good point, But what about the eyewitness testimony that places your client at the scene of the crime?
Your Honor, I believe that the eyewitness testimony is unreliable. The witness in question has a history of drug use and may not have been in a state to accurately identify my client. Furthermore, the witness's story has changed several times, casting doubt on the credibility of their testimony.
I see your point, But what about the DNA evidence found at the scene that matches your client?
Your Honor, the DNA evidence is inconclusive. It's entirely possible that my client's DNA was simply present at the scene without any indication of guilt. Additionally, the prosecution has not been able to definitively link the DNA evidence to the crime.
I see, I appreciate your arguments, but I must consider all of the evidence presented to me. I will take some time to review the case before making my decision.
Of course, Your Honor. I trust that you will weigh the evidence carefully and make a just decision. Thank you for your time.
After careful consideration of all the evidence presented to me, I have made my decision. I find the defendant not guilty of the crime of which he is accused.
Thank you, Your Honor. On behalf of my client, I would like to express our gratitude for your decision. We are pleased that justice has been served, and my client can now move on from this difficult chapter in his life.
I am glad to have been able to make a fair and just decision in this case. you have done an excellent job representing your client, and your arguments were well-founded and persuasive. I commend you for your professionalism and dedication to the law.
Thank you, Your Honor. It was an honor to represent my client, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve justice. If there is nothing further, I would like to conclude this case.
Agreed. Court is now adjourned.
Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this case. I knew my husband was innocent, and you were able to prove it in court. I am forever grateful for your help and support.
No, don't thank me; it's my job to defend your husband and help him clear his name. I am glad that justice has been served, and I'm glad that I was able to make a difference. If there is anything else I can do to assist you or your husband, please do not hesitate to contact me. then, if you'll excuse me, I will leave now.
As I walked through the streets of Tokyo, my phone rang. hello? its Shiroiki
Hello Shiroiki This is Ishida. It's been a long time I heard that you won another case again; congratulations! How about we hang out? Where are you now?
oh Ishida It's been a while since we've seen each other. Right now, I'm in Ginza, Tokyo
Ok, we will meet in a bar. It has been awhile since we have had a drink.
Ok See you there!. Ishida has been my friend since high school. That guy is often bullied in high school because he looks weak. I always protect him, and I often get caught in a fight, but luckily I learned martial arts and other fighting techniques, which is why I can protect myself.
As I entered the bar, I saw a familiar face. its Ishida, wearing an office worker suit and glasses.
yoh ishida How are you? How is your wife Hana?
Well, I'm fine, and Hana and I are going to have a child.
Oh congratulations! it deserve a drink. What do you want to order? I'll pay.
We sat at the bar, ordering round after round of drinks, reminiscing about old times and laughing until our sides hurt. But suddenly, Ishida fell silent and turned to me with a serious expression.
"Shiroiki, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a long time," he said, his voice low.
My heart skipped a beat. What could Ishida possibly want to say to me that he couldn't have said before? I braced myself for whatever was to come.
"What is it, Ishida?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
"Why did you reject Hana back in high school?" he asked, his tone accusatory.
Ishida's question felt like an interrogation, and I felt myself growing defensive. He knew that Hana had feelings for me, but I never told him why I had rejected her. Hana and I had been childhood friends, and I knew she had feelings for me, but I couldn't return them. I had never understood what love was, and I couldn't force myself to feel something that wasn't there.
"Well, Ishida," I said, my voice measured, "it's not something I'm proud of, but I just didn't feel the same way about Hana that she felt about me."
Ishida's gaze bore into me, and I felt like he was trying to read my thoughts. But before he could say anything else, I stood up from my seat.
"Well, goodbye, Ishida. Let's see each other soon. Contact me if you need anything," I said, trying to diffuse the tension.
"See you. I'll go home now. Hana might be waiting for me," Ishida said, standing up as well.
As I made my way back to my Home, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes, but before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.
In my dream, I saw a blinding white light and heard a voice that said, "You will change this world." I couldn't see who was speaking, but I saw images of war, slavery, and a girl who was trying to tell me something, though I couldn't hear her. Suddenly, my alarm clock rang, and I woke up.
"What was that dream about?" I muttered to myself as I reached for my phone, checking for any important messages. As I scrolled through my inbox, I saw a message from Hana - it was unusual because it was the first time Hana had messaged me since we graduated high school. I read the message: "Huh, Ishida is dead!"