In the room, as the conversation came to an end, just as the Suzuki couple intended to get up to see their guest off...
After Senichi stood up, he didn't show any intention of leaving. He remained in place, looking at the two people, his expression serious as he said, "Uncle, Aunt, even though you may think that you can temporarily accept this situation, I still hope that I can get engaged and marry Ayako as soon as possible."
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing Senichi's words, the two naturally understood his meaning – he wanted to finalize this matter sooner rather than later. His use of the word "marry" carried a self-evident implication.
"Well then, Senichi-kun, how do you plan to persuade the two of us?" Suzuki Tomoko said with keen interest.
"For this point, perhaps I might need to leverage the power of the Suzuki family a little bit. However, the specific reasons and why I need to do this, I would like to keep that a secret for now, to give you all a surprise."
Senichi looked at the two with a faint smile and continued, "But I promise, I will allocate half of what I gain to Ayako. Consider it as my engagement dowry."
"Oh? Interesting. Then I'm curious to see what you're up to."
Suzuki Tomoko raised an eyebrow and then turned to her husband for input, asking, "So, should we lend him the power of the Suzuki family?"
"Hmm, since Senichi-kun seems so confident, I can't help but become curious myself."
Suzuki Shiro nodded, then playfully turned to Senichi and said, "Alright then, tell us your request. Just don't make it too difficult; remember, I'm an old man."
"Don't worry, I won't make it that challenging." Senichi assured, picking up on their half-joking and half-serious conversation, "I know where to draw the line."
After hearing Senichi's request, the two exchanged a puzzled glance.
"Well... it indeed isn't a difficult task," Suzuki Tomoko furrowed her brows, pondering, but she couldn't quite fathom Senichi's intentions.
"This request really isn't a problem... it's a simple task..." Suzuki Shiro appeared relaxed, "Then leave it to me; I'll have someone take care of it soon."
"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt," Senichi looked at their visibly curious expressions and couldn't help but smile, "Please wait a bit longer. I'll let you all know the answer later."
"We'll be looking forward to it." Suzuki Tomoko smiled kindly and said, "Let's go, otherwise, Ayako might start worrying that we're arguing."
As the saying goes, nobody understands a girl better than her mother. When the three of them walked out of the room, they happened to see Ayako's worried expression. Beside her, Sonoko was comforting her.
Observing the harmonious atmosphere as the three exited, Ayako couldn't help but relax.
"Sorry for the wait." Senichi looked at Ayako's hesitant expression, held her hand, and smiled, "Don't worry, we've settled everything."
"Really?" Ayako brightened up at his words, then let out a sigh of relief, "That's good..."
"Just a temporary agreement for now," Suzuki Tomoko looked at her daughter's demeanor and snorted softly, "If it doesn't work out when the time comes..."
Tomoko's words raised Ayako's heart again, and seeing her reaction, Tomoko couldn't help but roll her eyes in exasperation, "Alright, alright. If you want to feel at ease, just ask your husband.
Originally, we just reached a temporary agreement. But he's in a hurry to marry you, and he's mysteriously preparing an ace."
"An ace?" Sonoko's eyes lit up at the mention, and she couldn't help but ask curiously, "What is it?"
"We don't know either," Suzuki Shiro laughed, "It seems I need to handle this matter for you as soon as possible. Otherwise, this curiosity will drive me crazy."
"Don't look at me, it's a secret for now."
Seeing Sonoko's gaze turning towards him, Senichi quickly spoke to cut off her intention, causing Sonoko to return with a dissatisfied "tch."
"Don't worry, it's a surprise." Senichi saw that Ayako seemed like she wanted to say something and hurriedly added, "It's better for you to witness it firsthand."
"I'll be looking forward to it then." Ayako smiled gently at Senichi's words, leaving Sonoko, who had been hoping to coax an answer out of Senichi, disappointed.
And so, Senichi's visit came to a formal end.
All in all, it could be considered a delightful meeting between guests and hosts.
And to handle the Sunset Manor, it unexpectedly required some time.
After all, the Manor had changed hands too many times, and currently, no one was living there. So, they had to inquire about the current owner of the villa first.
This wasn't too difficult, given the Suzuki family's connections. Contacting the villa's owner was quite easy.
However, those who could afford to buy the villa, apart from the last owner who likely had a different motive, were all wealthy individuals.
The purchase of the villa might have been motivated by various reasons such as interest or liking for the villa's style. Conversely, selling it could also be due to sudden financial constraints. Without the right timing, simply approaching them might not make them willing to let go.
But leaving it to the Suzuki Group to handle, it was probably just a matter of time. At the very least, the Suzuki family would have a higher priority if they were to sell.
After settling this matter, Senichi returned to his daily life once again.
Recently, the weather transitioned from the lingering heat of summer to a sudden influx of cold air in early autumn.
Senichi even felt as if the timeline had skipped over autumn and directly arrived at early winter.
The most noticeable change in temperature was that heaters were already turned on in public places around him.
Pedestrians had all donned thick coats to shield themselves from the cold.
In this chilly weather, people naturally thought twice before heading out.
During winter, people always wanted to huddle in warm rooms, much like animals that hibernate.
This sentiment was particularly strong for criminal investigators like Senichi. In the dead of winter, enjoying a cup of hot beverage, sorting through files in the office, or taking a break to chat and laugh – these were the greatest pleasures of the season.
However, unfortunately, such days of tranquility lasted only for two days after the cold weather arrived.
Afterward, a series of malicious assault incidents occurred.
When only one person was injured initially, the officers in charge of the case thought it might be a normal assault incident.
But as the second and third incidents occurred one after another during the investigation, the police realized it was a serial malicious assault and began to take it seriously.
And the reason for their certainty was that the victims all had a distinctive characteristic.
Gyaru girls.
[TN: Gyaru is a Japanese fashion subculture that started in the 1970s and gained popularity in the 1990s. It's about young women embracing bold and glamorous styles. They tan their skin, wear heavy makeup, and sport flashy clothes and vibrant hair. There are substyles like ganguro with extreme tans and hime gyaru with princess-like looks. The trend's popularity has varied over the years, but its impact on Japanese fashion is significant.]
Yes, the three victims who were attacked were all dressed like gyaru girls.
This incident immediately garnered high attention from the police.
Because cases like these assaults were constantly evolving.
Initially, the assailant might have attacked their targets cautiously. However, after achieving success, it could escalate the assailant's mentality, leading them to become more aggressive.
And as time went on, these incidents might even...
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